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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1976 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Decker called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. John Handley of Azusa Church Invocation
of Christ.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Roll Call
Decker
Absent: Councilman: Arkison
City Administrator notified Council that Councilman Arkison Counc.Arkison
would be absent and requested that he be excused. reqstd.to be
excused from
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem meeting
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Arkison from
00 this meeting.
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% Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
V Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Police Chief
Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Parks & Recrea-
tion Director Guarrera, Finance Officer
Cooney, City Clerk Solis
At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator introduced Intro. of
Department Heads who were present for benefit of the audience.Dept.Heads
Minutes of the January 5, 1976 meeting were submitted for Appvl.Min.
Council approval. 1/5/76
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.to
to amend the General Plan of the City of Azusa by addition amend Gen.
of the Housing Element, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Plan by add.
Housing
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of Element
notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa
Herald on January 8, 1976.
Planning Director addressed Council explaining state law
requirements to provide adequate housing for all elements
of the City. The Housing Assistance Plan which Council
has adopted is a start toward meeting some of these needs.
He then answered questions directed to him by Council
concerning the Housing Element Report, which had been prepared
by Planning staff.
There being no one else in the audience wishing to be
heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
' and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
A proposed Resolution was presented amending the General Res. #6370
Plan by addition of the Housing Element. adopting
Housing
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Element
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz,
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Nancy Sumner, student at Azusa Pacific College, addressed Appvl.purchase
Council and requested that City purchase ad in the college z page ad in
' annual year book. Az.Pac.College
year book
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to purchase a half
page ad in Azusa Pacific College year book, at a cost of $75.
The Azusa Boxing Club requested Council approval to hold Appvl.Az.Box-
a boxing exhibition, on January 25, 1976, from 3:00 p.m. ing Club to
to 6:00 p.m. at the Parish Hall. hold exhibi-
tion 1/25/76
pp Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
CIT and unanimously carried to approve request.
�--" City Clerk presented the following claim against the City Claim vs City
U by Myrtle M. Lauer, 109 S. Sunset Ave., for alleged
V damage to fence due to a traffic collision by Azusa
Police Officer, on December 24, 1975•
Moved by Councilman Cruz; seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to forward to City's insurance
carrier.
City Clerk presented claim against the City by Nick Claim vs City
Milazzo, 5216 Garypark Ave., Arcadia, for alleged damage (denied)
to motorcycle from hitting hole in street (Foothill Blvd.),
on January 4, 1976. This claim is under the City's
current $500.maximum deductible. City Administrator
having investigated, recommended that claim be denied.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to deny the claim.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice
original license application from Harry R. Carotenuto 3T7__V. Foot -
for On Sale Beer -Food, on premises located at 847 W. hill Blvd.
Foothill Blvd. (CXC Fox). (CXC Fox)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raises
mending step raises/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name To Status Effective
D. Moore Sr. Acct. Clk. Step 5 1/20/76
M. Cardenas Pol. Clk. Step 2 1/22/76
' Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1252
No. 1252 denied a Variance application (upon request of denied Var.
applicant) allowing reduced parking of 27 spaces instead application
of required 42 spaces, on property located at 693 E. (Case No.
Arrow Highway,(Case No. V-440 Southern California Central V-440 South.
Credit Union). No action taken by Council. Calif.Central
Credit Union)
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution p,C.Res.#1253
No. 1253 conditionally approved a request for stacked cond.appvd.
parking for 2 of required 5 off-street parking spaces, Var.rgst.(Case
on property located at 200 S. Motor Ave. (Case V-443 V-443 Louis
Louis Krout). No action taken by Council. Krout)
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Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1254
tion No. 1254 conditionally granted a Variance request cond.grntd.
allowing a reduced distance between dwelling and accessory Var.(Case
building (garage) of 41, instead of required 10' and V-444 Frances
reduced side yard setback of 3', instead of required 5', Sherman)
on property located at 705 W. 4th St. (Case V-444 Frances
Sherman). No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#1255
Resolution No. 1255 recommended to City Council approval recomm.chng.
' of change of zone for Azusa Valley Sanitarium (Western of zone(Case
Precast), from C-3 to M-2, on property located at 1320 Z-191 Az.
W. Gladstone Street. Hearing set before Council on Valley Sanitar-
February 2, 1976. ium (Western
Precast)
A communication from Planning Director was submitted.to
Council informing them Mr. Soelberg met with City Engineer Appvl.to
and Planning Director and discussed possibility of filing withdraw
a new parcel map that would only split off the property Tentative
proposed to be developed by McDonalds. Mr. Soelberg Parcel Map
00 appeared before the Planning Commission and requested (G.Soelberg)
C"r that his application for Tentative Parcel Map No. 5981
be withdrawn.
U Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
b.� and unanimously carried to approve Mr. Soelberg's request
to withdraw subject Tentative Parcel Map.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.
adding Sections 15.04.131 to 15.04.141, inclusive, to the rdg. Ord.
Azusa Municipal Code thereby amending the Building Code of Amending the
the City of Azusa. Building
Code
Councilman Solem offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTIONS 15.04.131 TO 15.04.141, INCLUSIVE, TO
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY AMENDING THE BUILDING
CODE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS, 1975 EDITION,
HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending the Azusa Res.#6371
Woman's Club on its 75th Anniversary. commending
Azusa
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Woman's
Club on
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 75th Anni-
COMMENDING THE AZUSA WOMAN'S CLUB ON THE OCCASION OF versary
ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a balance of $2,249,580.40, as of December 311 Financial
1975 Statement
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various
departments.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A notice was presented that Light & Power Department
enter into an Agreement for Installation and Removal of
Electric Distribution Facilities for Supplying Electrical
Energy for Power and Lighting Service with Covina Thread-
ing, 310 N. Alameda Ave.. Azusa. A charge of $800. was
required for this service.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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Monthly
Reports
Notice of
Agreement
btwn.L&P
Dept. &
Covina
Threading
A proposed Resolution was presented rdquesting an alloca- Res. #6372 re:
tion of County -aid to City funds. Requested funds are County funds
for reconstruction of Cerritos Ave. Project No. 534; for reconstruc-
Council had approved plans & specifications for above tion of
project at its January 5, 1976 meeting. Cerritos Ave.
During discussion Councilman Rubio expressed his concerns
over area property owner dissatisfaction with widening of
street.
City Attorney stated that if Council decides to revise
the plans and specifications for reconstruction of
Cerritos, it could withdraw current request for bids;
however, the Resolution could be adopted at this time.
He also stated that City could request only those funds
covering the improvement of Cerritos, not reconstruction.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CERRITOS AVENUE FROM FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD TO 382.5 FEET SOUTH OF THE CENTERLINE OF SIXTH
STREET.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to withdraw call for bids for improve-
ment of Cerritos Ave.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to request Director of Public Works to prepare revised plans
and specifications for modified improvement of Cerritos
Ave.
City Administrator submitted an Agreement between City Appvl.of Agmt.
of Azusa and Azusa Valley Water Co., for lease of 1,000 btwn.City &
acre ft. of water rights. Az.Valley
Water for
City Administrator advised Council that some time ago water rights
Council approved negotiations with Azusa Valley Water
Co. for 1,000 acre ft. of water rights. At that same
time city submitted a bid to Fruit Street Water Co. for
purchase and lease of water rights. City has been notified
that it is high bidder, and will be notified if Fruit
Street Water Co. elects to dispose of these rights.
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City Administrator also remarked it is unfortunate that
the City is in the position of seeking water rights,
when matter should have been adjudicated several years
ago. However, Azusa did not receive sufficient pumping
rights for needs of its citizens. Azusa Valley does have
an excess , and we have leased water rights from them for
the past three years. The price of the water is $38 per
acre ft. This is $5 per acre ft. below the amount we would
have to pay the Watermaster of San Gabriel Valley Water
District.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Agreement
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
City Administrator reported on Monrovia Nursery land Monrovia
reclamation project to Council. He, Director of Public Nursery land
Works and Planning Director had appeared before the reclamation
00 Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning to project
cl: oppose this project. It was their feeling that the CUP
% Case No. 805-1 would be approved. If Council wishes to
appeal this decision, it must do so to the County Board
Vof Supervisors.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to advise City
Administrator to appeal CUP Case No. 805-1, Monrovia
Nursery land reclamation project, by writing a letter to
County Board of Supervisors.
Request from Azusa Bicentennial Committee for Council Appvl.for
approval to hang banner on Foothill Blvd. between Azusa Bicentennial
and San Gabriel Avenues, announcing their All American Committee to
' Day Parade, to be held on February 22, 1976, at 2:00 P.M. hang banner
anncg.parade
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Request from Police Chief for Council approval to compen- Appvl.com-
sate Mrs. Delores Clark, employed on limited terma point- pensation for
ment, for working in a higher capacity, at Range H5.0 D.Clark
Step 15 Senior Secretary classification.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unani[musly carried to approve request.
City Administrator brought to Council's attention the SB 1294 re:
latest Legislative Bulletin from League of California compulsory
Cities concerning SB 1294, re: Compulsory and Binding binding
Arbitration for Policemen and Fireman. LCC recommended arbitration
that all cities strongly oppose this legislation. City for safety
Administrator presented a proposed letter to be sent to members
Members of the Senate Revenue & Taxation Committee
expressing City of Azusa's opposition. He also stated
the net result if SB 1294 is passed, would be financial
disaster for cities, and lack of control.
' After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to send letter.
City Administrator presented to Council information re: Notice pub.
public hearing to be held on January 22, 1976, concerning regcnt22/76
1976-77 county budget issues. y.
budget
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem issues
and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator to
write a letter to each member of County Board of Super-
visors urging them to hold salaries within reason.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 195 1976
Councilman Rubio requested information on status of UCLA
Intern Program. City Administrator advised that contract
for Intern Program cannot be modified to permit 6 month
employment only, and further, City cannot employ such a
person on a permanent basis, at this time.
Councilman Cruz asked if it would not be possible to
continue employment on a permanent basis for intern? City
Administrator answered that intern programs heretofore
have been merely vehicles to provide experience for pro-
fessional people enrolled in academic programs, and do
not service as means for permanent employment.
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UCLA Intern
Program
In light of current continuance surrounding CRA activities, Ralph Ander-
Councilman Cruz suggested copies of Ralph Anderson's CRA son's CRA
report be obtained for use by Council Members and Planning Report
Department.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that City purchase a copy of Ralph Anderson's CRA report
00 for each Councilman and the Planning Department.
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City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
*-� of warrants by the City.
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Councilman Solem 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.
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 8:55 P.M.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6374
Next Ordinance #2015
Res. #6373
Claims &
Demands
Adjourn