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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 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.
Call to Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Frank Herber of Church of Jesus Invocation
Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, Finance Officer
Cooney, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of January
17, 1977, regular meeting stand approved as written.
Mayor Solem presented a Resolution and Plaque to George
Wakefield, City Attorney upon his retirement, and expressed
the best wishes of Council and City Staff.
Appvl.Min.
1/17/77
Plaque & Res.
to George
Wakefield,Cty.
Atty.-retirement
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing
to solicit public response in regard to possible projects Pub.Hrg.re-
to be funded under the Housing and Community Development Act Comm .Dvlpmi.
of 1974, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
Act of 1974
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa
'Herald on February 3, 1977.
Planning Director addressed Council and explained possible
projects to be funded under the Housing and Community
Development Act, and further listed priorities that had
previously been set by Urban Futures, Inc., City's
Community Development Advisory Agency.
Mr. Fernando Rubio, 341 Alameda Avenue, and Mrs. Winifred
Miller, 1519 N. Ash St., Rialto, addressed Council stating
their belief that the City does need some form of community
housing development. Mrs. Miller stressed business dis-
trict development and low income housing, while Mr. Rubio
stressed senior citizen housing as well as business develop-
ment.
Following further discussion, during which Planning Director
was asked to list established priorities as set by the
Planning Commission, He listed the following:
1. Assistance for senior citizens
2. Low income housing
3. Rehabilitation of downtown area
'It was the consensus of Council that additional time was
needed to properly consider the ways in which to utilize
the available funds.
There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak,
it was Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman
Cruz and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to table this matter to the
meeting of February 22, 1977.
The following group of Azusa citizens addressed Council Problems on
re: gang related problems of loitering, drinking, drug Soldano Ave.
abuse and other forms of anti -social behavior on Soldano btwn.2nd &
Avenue between 2nd and 3rd Streets: 3rd Streets
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Ruben and Phyllis Pasillas, 420 N. Valencia P1., Glendora
Linda Padilla, 171 N. Soldano Avenue.
Maria Avila, 240 N. Soldano Avenue
They all stressed need for more efficient and constant
Police protection for the residents of the area. They
asked Council what steps would be taken in this regard.
' Police Chief then addressed Council giving his views on
the matter. He explained the necessity for police to be
extremely careful in the contemporary climate of the
judicial system; however, he did state that he would
furnish more patrol to the area, and greater surveillance
of juvenile illegal activities.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing Pub.Hrg.on
on proposed change of zone from Rlc to R3 on property zone chge.
located at the northeast corner of Tenth Street and Dalton (Case Z-192
Avenue, as petitioned by James Redfern (Case Z-192), the James Redfern)
Mayor declared the hearing open.
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City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of this hearing, published in the Azusa Herald on
January 20, 1977, and affidavit of posting on January 28,
1977.
Planning Director submitted communication regarding develop-
ment of property in question. The plans include one single
story owner's unit fronting on Dalton Avenue with five
two-bedroom rental units to the rear.
Applicant's developer, Lyle Moritz, addressed Council
giving his reasons for the requested zone change. He
stated that the corner lot is already zoned R3 while the
2nd lot is Rlc and is the one that he is requesting to be
rezoned to R3 in order that he can combine both lots for
the apartment complex he is contemplating.
Julian Padilla, 1036 N. Dalton Avenue, and Mr. Bernie
Huerta, 202 N. 10th Street, addressed Council opposing
zone change. Both based their opposition on the
fact that there would be parking problems, and possible
further social problems with the congestion that would
be created. Mr. Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano Ave.,
asked the developer to meet with the opponents to explain
what was proposed and perhaps a compromise could be worked
out.
There being no one else in the audience wishing to be
heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
'and unanimously carried by roll call to instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance for approving
zone change from Rlc to R3.
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office Bids for Lib.
at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 1977, for one 1959 bookmobile
Gerstenslager Bookmobile. (all bids
rejected)
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on January 13, 1977.
Two (2) bids were received as follows:
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Name Bid
Western Empire, Development
& Financial Corporation $400.00
Ted Crespo $500.00
Ted Crespo, 301 E. 13th Street, addressed Council as high
' bidder, and asked Council to look favorably on his bid.
The bookmobile would be furnished as a mobile dentist
facility and be taken to Baja California for use by volun-
teer dentists in providing care for orphans and other needy
people.
Community Services Director addressed Council recommending
that bids be rejected since the high bid was much lower
than what he thought the bookmobile was worth. He asked
that an extension of time be provided in order that the
bookmobile can be advertised on a wider scale.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
*� and unanimously carried to reject all bids and re -adver-
tise bookmobile.
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Architects H. Wendell Mounce and Ken Heil proposing to Remodelling P P g
remodel Civic Auditorium addressed Council. Mr. Mounce of Civic
showed a slide presentation of projects successfully Auditorium
completed by his firm. Mr. Heil showed Council a
proposed remodelling plan for the Civic Auditorium.
Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
'and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator
to meet with architects in order to explain City's
requirements and needs, and to elicit, from them, price
and remodelling factors.
Mrs. Winifred Miller, owner of building at 6382 N. Azusa Bld .at
Avenue, addressed Council re: city's initial steps in 638T N.Azusa
abatement procedure on her building. Ave.(Mrs.
Miller)
Mr. Jerry Higley, tenant of said building, also addressed
Council stating his need foz the building as soon as
possible. Because of utilit„.- requi.reme.it not oeing met
until building is brought up to standard, his business,
the Azusa Electric Company cannot function properly. Mr.
Miller addressed Council reiterating the feelings of Mrs.
Miller and Mr. Higley, and asking not to pursue what he
felt to be punitive and uncalled for action.
Director of Public Works addressed Council stating
conditions of building which require the procedure he
has followed. Property owners indicated that they would
be willing to waive the 14 day requirement as per letter
sent to them by the Director of Public Works in order to
resolve the situation as soon as possible.
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City Attorney suggested that a public hearing be set and Res. #6499
offered for adoption the following Resolution: setting a
Pub.Hrg.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING WITH
REFERENCE TO THE CONDITION OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT
6382 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE, FIXING THE DATE FOR COUNCIL
MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1977, IN THE
CIVIC AUDITORIUM.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Women's Auxiliary of the Azusa Fire Department requested Appvl.req.to
Council approval to hang a banner across Foothill Blvd., hang banner,
between Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues, announcing their Women's Aux.of
3rd Annual Dance to be held at Azusa Eagles Hall, Saturday, Az.Fire Dept.
February 19, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Boy Scout Troop 410, Paramount School, requested Council Appvl.req.to
approval to paint house numbers on curbs, as a fund raising paint numbers
project for their organization. on curbs,Boy
Scout Troop
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry 410
and unanimously carried request be granted, and notify Troop
410 to contact Director of Public Works.
Azusa Boxing Club (Helping Hand) requested Council approval Appvl.req.to
to hold a bcxing exhibition at St. Frances Parish Hall hold boxing
Sunday, February 13, 1977, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. exhib.,Azusa
Boxing Club
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
City Clerk presented proposed Resolution adopting each Res. #6500
' craft, classification or type of workman needed to perform adopting
the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for public prevailing
work within the City of Azusa. wages
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM
WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORK IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by .Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Foothill Center Merchants Association requested Council
approval to sponsor a "Petting Zoo" on property of
'Foothill Center, from March 9th thru 13th, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raises for the following employees:
Name To Status Effective
R. Avila Park Maint.Man I Step 4 2/14/77
J. Jackson Police Officer Step 5 1/17/77
W. McVicker Asst.Anm.Cntrl.Off. Step 5 2/10/77
Appvl.to
hold "Pet-
ting Zoo",
Foothill
Center Mer-
chants Assoc.
Step Raises
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1340
No. 1340 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit (Case V-488
a single car garage in lieu of required two -car garage on Margaret
property located at 300 S. Orange Avenue. (Case V-488 Shoemaker)
Margaret Shoemaker). No action taken by Council.
' Councilman Decker suggested Council adjourn to executive
session.
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 10:10 p.m.
Council reconvened at 11:04 p.m.
Mr. Rick Beam and his assistant Dave Dickey, representing
Urban Futures, Inc., addressed Council. They submitted a
report on the City of Azusa's Residential Rehabilitation
Loan Program. The report covered development of three
major areas within the City that would be most in need of
rehabilitation loans. It also dealt with the fact that
the program is now operational and is ready to be initiated
any time Council desires.
Mr. Rick Beam of Urban Futures, Inc., again addressed Council
Exec.Session
Reconvened
Rehabilita-
tion Loan
Program
with his
proposal
to provide professional services for
Rpt.on Azusa
Azusa's
senior citizen multi -use project. His proposal
Sr.Citizen
involved
building
a five story complex of housing, shops,
Multi -Use
and social
center
on property presently used for a mini
Project
park at
corner of
Azusa Avenue and Foothill Blvd.
In response to a question by Council re: funding through
federal programs, Mr. Beam advised there are funds avail-
able, however, these are limited to application by other
than governmental bodies. He also noted that the area for
development must be within citys existing civic redevelop-
ment project area.
Mr. Beam explained that expenditure, by the City, of
general funds in the initial steps to be taken would involve
no more than $7,500. which could be broken down into
several phases.
The first phase would involve the expenditure of not more
than $2,500 from the general fund. This would reveal to
the City whether or not the project is feasible in all
respects.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to have Urban
Futures, Inc., proceed with the study and limit expendi-
tures to a point. not to exceed $2,500.
City Administrator submitted request for Council authori-
zation for City to purchase transcript of the Person^e.
Board hearing, re: termination of Mike Russo, in the
amount of $1,000.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
regiz st .
Azusa Unified School District board members requested to
meet with City Council to discuss matters of mutual
interest. It was decided by Council to meet Thursday,
March 3, 1977 for a dinner meeting at the Cornhusker
Restaurant. It was noted that no action would be taken,
and the press should be notified concerning this meeting.
Appvl.req.
to purchase
transcript
Council to
meet with
Az.Unified
School Dist.
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City Administrator presented claim against the City under
the maximum $1,000 allowed deductible, by Terrence J.
Westlake, 1118 Indian Springs Drive, Glendora, for alleged
damage to car after hitting trench across Sierra Madre
Avenue at Alameda Avenue. Having received report from
Public Works Department and after investigation, City
Administrator recommended claim be paid in the amount of
$72.50.
' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seocnded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that payment of claim
be approved.
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Claim vs City
under $1,000.
(approved for
payment)
Two agreements were submitted for Council action. One Appvl.execu-
from National Little League and one for American Little tion Little
League. Agreements cover use of City property and facil- League
ities and extend for a five year period. Agreements
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve agreements and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
The City will again establish Clean -Up -Week, which had
been abandoned for the continuous clean-up program;
however, cleanup program was uneconomical for the City.
The following persons were recommended by the Director
of Public Works to serve on the Clean -Up -Week Committee:
Mayor Jens Solem
City Administrator John Dangleis
Director of Public Works Michael Wells
Chief of Police Carl Elkins
Fire Chief Robert Torrance
Superintendent of Light & Power Hugh Gerharz
Planning Director Ralph Fitzsimmons
Director of Community Services Joseph Guarrera
Public Works Maintenance Superintendent Paul Milak
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
There was a request the City establish a stop intersection
at Rainbow Drive and Dalton Avenue. Director of Public
Works and Chief of Police having investigated recommended
Council approve a stop intersection at this location, and
the City Attorney be directed to prepare the proper
Resolution.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police.
Finance Officer recommended a change in the ofNce hours
of the Light & Power Department as follows: office
hours be changed to 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the
drive-in window open to take payments from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. The employees will work a standard 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. shift, change will improve efficiency of
the department, and cause minimal inconvenience to the
citizens of Azusa. Recommended change to take place on
March 1, 1977.
After discussion by Council it was deci,9ed for convenience
of citizens for turning on of new service, the office will
stay open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday night only.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimoLs ly carried to approve recommendation with
stipulation that office and drive-in window to remain
open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday evenings.
Appvl.Clean-
Up Week Comm.
Appvl.req.for
stop inter-
section at
Rainbow Drive
& Dalton Ave.
Appvl.change
in L&P Office
hours
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Mr. Jack Fraijo, Maintenance Man III, has been working Appvl.compen-
in a higher capacity over 30 days; Director of Public sation for
Works recommends Mr. Fraijo be compensated one range from working in a
Range 117.5 to 118.5. higher capacity
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried that recommendation of Director of Public
Works be approved.
Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Wilma White
Police Clerk, CETA, effective February 11, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Vera Curtis,
effective January 30, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
Police Chief submitted for Council confirmation the
appointment of Mrs. Priscilla Hodkinson as Police Clerk,
CETA, effective February 1, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Resig.Mrs.W.
White,Pol.
Clk.,effec.
2/11/77
Resig.Mrs.V.
Curtis,Pol.
Clk.,effec.
1/30/77
Appvl.appmt.
P.Hodkinson,
as Pol.Clk.,
eff.2/1/77
Finance Officer submitted for Council approval appoint- Appvl.appmt.
ment of Mr. Arthur Lesh as Equipment Supervisor. Mr. A.Lesh..-as
Lesh was number one on the eligibility list, and will equip.Superv.
be compensated at Range 124, Step 2, effective February 8, eff.2/8/77
1977.
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
City Administrator submitted notice of a meeting with Auth.attndc.
other California Cities who purchase wholesale electric mtg.@Long
power. Meeting to be held at Edgewater Hyatt House, Beach,2/16/77
Long Beach, Wednesday, February 16, 1977, Mayor Solem
will chair the meeting.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance for
members of Council and the City Administrator.
City Administrator submitted notice of Southern California Auth.attndc.
Association of Governments General Assembly Meeting to @SCAG mtg.
be held at the Huntington -Sheraton Hotel in Pasadena, @Pasadena
from March 9th through 11th, 1977. 3/9-3/11/77
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to authorize attendance by
Counci= Members. Councilman Arkison dissenting.
City Administrator submitted request from Director of Appvl.attndc.
'Public Works for Council authorization for his atten- Dir.Pub.WkSi
dance at the 12th Annual Public Works Officers' Institute @Institute n
of the League of California Cities. Conference to be Sacramento
held in Sacramento, from March 9th through 11th, 1977,
with accountable expenses not to exceed $300.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the request be granted.
City Administrator presented draft of changes to the Changes to
Personnel Rules & Regulations, for Council consideration. Personnel
He noted that draft has been retiiewed, and approved by Rules &
Personnel Board and various City organizations. The Regulations
major change has been concerned with physical require-
ments.
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After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve draft with revisions
as noted, and direct the City -Attorney to prepare the
necessary Resolution.
The Parks & Recreation Commission, upon request from Appvl.req.
' American Little League, recommended Council approve request from American
for installation of restrooms at the snack bar in Zacatecas Little League
Park. The only assistance being asked from the City, is to
install the sewer lateral.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Supervisor Pete Schabarum requests the City of Azusa's
support, both morally and financially, in pursuing a
legal action against H. R. 10210 which makes mandatory,
unemployment insurance coverage for all public employees
beginning January 1, 1978. Financial impact to City
$50,000 per year.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried Council support the undertaking to
challenge this action in court, but to withhold approval
of financial support pending information regarding extent
required.
Mayor Solem requested City also take action in opposing
SB 164, which is on binding arbitration and notify State
Senate Committee members of the City of Azusa's stand on
this matter.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to go on record in opposition to
SB 164.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
Councilman Arkison 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.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Appvl.support
for opposing
mandatory
unemployment
insurance
City to
oppose
SB 164
Res.#6501
Claims &
Demands
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison Accept.resig.
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of George G.Wakefield,
Wakefield, with regret, and also to appoint Mr. Carl Newton appt.Carl
as the new City Attorney. Newton,City Atty'
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to Tuesday, February
22, 1977.
Time of Adjournment: 12:35 a.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6502
Next Ordinance #2028