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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21 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 Monsignor Robert J. Stein of Invocation
St. Frances of Rome Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Chief of Police Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Director of Community Services
Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, Plan-
ning Aide Frey, City Clerk Solis
Minutes of the meetings of April 18th and April 26th, Appvl. Min.
C7 1977, will be approved at the May 16th Council meeting. at 5/16/77 mtg.
N The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Pub.Hrg.re:
Hearing on change of zone from "P" (Residential and Off- zone change
Street Parking) to C-3 (General Commercial) on property Z-194 (Cor
Q at the southwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Foothill Blvd., Van Beek)
the Mayor declared the hearing open.
(Tbld.
City Clerk read proof of publication of notice of this reopened
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on April 21, 19771 later this
and Notice of posting on April 22, 1977. mtg.)
City Clerk read recommendation from the Planning Commis-
sion which stated change of zone will have no detrimental
environmental effects, and further requested change of
zone from "P" to C-3 be approved. There being no one in
the audience wishing to speak, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to table to the next regular
scheduled Council meeting when owner is present to pro-
vide more information.
sion of time until July 53 1977, for rehabilitation of
The rehabilitation of building at 638J N. Azusa Ave.,
Continued
which had been continued from March 21, 1977, meeting,
item re:
was again presented to Council. Mr. Sam Miller, owner
building at
of subject property addressed Council advising that his
638J N.Azusa
structural engineer had submitted p3ms to the building
Ave
department for approval. This was verified by the
Director of Public Works. Mr. Miller then requested
another extension to July 5th Council meeting because
of his forthcoming vacation, and pending action by the
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the
building department re: submitted plans.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to grant Mr. Miller an exten-
sion of time until July 53 1977, for rehabilitation of
his building at 6381 N. Azusa Avenue.
City Clerk advised that person scheduled to address
Citizens
Council re: Citizens Action League would be unable to
Action
appear at this meeting.
League
(continued)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the
next regular Council meeting -.on May1161 1977.
VFW Azusa Post No. 8070 requested Council approval to
Appvl.VFW
set up a road block on Foothill Blvd., on May 21, 1977,
req. to sell
for purpose of selling poppies. John Moreno, Sr. Vice
poppies
Commander, addressed Council stating that permission is
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 2, 1977
requested to also sell poppies on May 20th; and upon being
informed that roadblocks are not permitted, asked what
requirements are for selling on Foothill Blvd.
Chief of Police addressed Council advising Mr. Moreno of
requirements. Salesperson may stand in any area where
there is a left hand turn lane, or islands, as long as
traffic is not in any way impeded.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to grant request of VFW, with
stipulation they work with the Police Department on
location of selling areas.
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American Legion Auxiliary requested Council approval to
sell poppies to the public on May 20 and 21, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request.
The Glendora Lions Club requested Council permission to
hang a banner over Alosta Ave. announcing their 18th
Annual Fireworks Show at Citrus Stadium. It was the
concensus of Council that due to the great number of
requests received for hanging banners, requests should
be limited to local organizations only.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be denied.
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Appvl.American
Legion Aux.to
sell poppies
Req.from
Glendora
Lions Club
to hang
banner,
denied
Azusa Unified School District requested Council approval Appvl.Azusa
to hang a banner across Foothill Blvd., and to place a Unified School
4' x 4' sign in front of City Hall, announcing this Dist.to hang
year's musical "Fiddler on the Roof", to be held May 25, banner & place
26, 27 and 28, 1977. sign
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and carried by roll call to approve both requests.
Councilman Arkison dissenting.
A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Mr. Miguel
G. Zavala, Sr., as member of the Planning Commission, for
term expiring June 30, 1977.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING MR. MIGUEL G. ZAVALA, SR., TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, 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
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1357 conditionally approved Tentative Parcel
Map No. 8072 (McDonalds), Arrow Highway and Lark Ellen
Ave. No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1358 conditionally approved Tentative Tract No.
33532 located primarily in the City of Duarte. No action
taken by Council.
Res. #6520
apptg.Miguel
G.Zavala,Sr.
to Planning
Commission
P.C.Res.#1357
appvd.Tent
Par.Map #8072
(McDonalds)
P.C.Res.#1358
appvd.Tent.Tr.
#33532 (Duarte)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 2, 1977 Page 3
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1359
No. 1359 denied a Variance to permit a billboard painted denied Var.
on side of a building and located within 300' of an (V-495 Sanmukh
existing billboard, on property located at 628 N. Azusa Bhakta)
Avenue. (V-495 Sanmukh Bhakta). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1360
tion No. 1360 conditionally approved a Variance permitting appvd.Var.
a reduced side yard setback of 3', instead of required 5', (V-497 Harold
on property located at 1031 Citrus Edge St. (V-497 Harold Schulz)
Schulz) No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1361 conditionally granted a Variance request to
permit a reduced side yard of 3' instead of required 5',
and a reduced rear yard of 221, instead of required 25',
on property located at 933 Citrus Edge Street. (V-498
Robert Burns). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
M tion No. 1362 conditionally approved a Variance for
N overheight walls of 61, instead of the permitted 42".
M within required front yard setbacks and side yard set-
backs adjacent to side streets, on property located on
Q the west side of Azusa Avenue, south of Orkney Street -
Q Tract No's 31414 and 33321. (V-499 R. G. Garland
Corporation). No action taken by Council.
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P.C.Res.#1361
grntd.Var.
(V-498 Robert
Burns)
P.C.Res.#1362
appvd. Var.
(v-499 R. G.
Garland Corp.)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1363
tion No. 1363 conditionally approved a Variance request appvd. Var.
to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 221, instead of (V-500 Gregory
required 25', on property located at 1076 Gaillard Kasica)
Street. (V-500 Gregory Kasica). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1364 conditionally aVproved a Variance request
for a reduced side yard of "0' ft., instead of required
5', for an accessory building located within 75' of the
front property line, on property located at 610 N.
Pasadena Avenue (V-501 Lyle Moritz). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1365 granted a Conditional Use Permit to allow
a general on -sale liquor license, in conjunction with a
restaurant operation, within 300' of a residential zone,
on property located at 680 E. Alosta Avenue (C-190 Ralph
Nahigian and Lloyd Kafesjian - Royal Smorgasbord). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the P.anning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1366 recommended a change of zone from R-2 to
R -3a on property located at 616 N. Pasadena Avenue (Z-196
Robert Sprague). Hearing set before Council on May 16,
1977.
'City Attorney presented proposed Resolution implementing
the provisions of Section 1094.6 of the Code of Civil
Prccedures. This new section provides for a reduced
statute of limitations period of 90 days, from original
6 months, for the filing of actions seeking judicial
review of decisions of a city arising out of an adjudi-
catory administrative decision made after a hearing
suspending, demoting or terminating an officer or
employee, revoking or denying an application for a permit
or license, or denying an application for any retirement
benefit or allowance.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
P.C.Res.#1364
cond.appv.Var.
(V-501 Lyle
Moritz)
P.C.Res.#1365
grntd.CUP(C-190
Ralph Nahigian
& Lloyd Kafes-
jian-Royal
Smorgasbord)
P.C.Res.#1366
recomm.zone
chng.(Z-195
Robert
Sprague)
Res.#6521 re:
Sec.1094.6,
Code of Civil
Procedures
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21 1977 Page 4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
MAKING APPLICABLE TO ACTIONS TAKEN BY THIS CITY THE
PROVISIONS OF SECTION 1094.6 OF THE CODE.OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Crl,z
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
Councilman Decker asked what was the status of rehabilitation
and remodelling of the Civic Auditorium, as well as its
inclusion in other grant monies for City Parks.
C7 There was discussion concerning the grant monies that
CV are available; Community Services Director advised
M that park grants ended on May 1, 1977, however, land
M and water, and public works grants are still available,
Ca and plans must be submitted for determination of funding.
After discussion it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the City Administrator and
Director of Public Works solicit additional architects
who may be interested in remodelling project.
'City Attorney submitted requested information to make
the Personnel Board an advisory agency, its function
would be limited to recommendations to City Council,
for Council action. He presented an amendment to the
Personnel Rules .... to Rule 3.01, I, by adding sub-
paragraph 5, to read as follows:
"not withstanding any other provision of these rules
except as otherwise provided by Ordinance the
function and power of the Personnel Board shall be
limited to making recommendations to the City
Council- capacity shall be advisory to City
Council`.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to refer amended rule to Personnel
Board, for its action and recommendation uo be submitted
to Council at meeting to be held on May 16, 1977.
Upon appearance of Messers Van Beek and Van Olphen at
Council meeting, they requested Council reopen hearing
which had been tabled to the next regularly scheduled
Council Meeting. City Attorney advised that this was
not appropriated because of possibility that some person
'in the audience may have wanted to testify, but did not
do so because of no testimony by applicant. This would
leave a possibility of litigation in the future.
After discussion relative to this possibility, it was
determined by Mr. Van Beek that if any thing of this
nature should occur, he would accept all responsibility.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to reconsider the prior action
taken, and re -open hearing.
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Civic Aud.
remodelling
Change in
Personnel
Rules
Hrg.re-opened
on zone change
(Z-194 Cor Van
Beek)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 2, 1977 Page 5
Mr. Van Beek addressed Council re: intentions of building
a boat sales business on subject property. Mr. Van Beek
answered questions relative to physical construction of
proposed building and premises.
Mr. Arthur Morales addressed Council voicing his favorable
feelings re: Mr. Van Beek's proposed business.
Mr. Van Beek assured Council he would submit a precise
plan of design for proposed facility.
During discussion the matter of existing plantings at
location, and disposition of same was brought up. Direc-
tor of Community Services advised Council that it had
been determined by Council when property was sold to
establish another mini park.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to refer to Parks & Recreation
Commission for it to find new location for mini park,
and report recommendation to Council.
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N There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak,
it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that recommendation of Planning
Commission be approved and City Attorney be directed to
prepare necessary Ordinance for granting zone change.
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'City Administrator brought up matter of City's agreement
with Mark Briggs & Associates the organization proposed
to be City's grants agent.
Following questions directed to City Administrator and
Community Services Director regarding the possible
limitations on terms provided by proposed contract, it
was the consensus of Council, matter should be tabled
until such time as representative of organization is
available for questions by Council.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to table this matter to the
meeting of June 6, 1977.
Notice was received for the fuel cost adjustment for
May, 1977•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Request from Finance Officer that certain city property
be declared surplus and go to informal bids for sale of
same, was submitted for Council approval.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
City Administrator presented claim against City under
the $1,000. allowed deductible, by Michael T. Camil]Eri,
5821 Viceroy Street, Azusa, for property damage by City
vehicle while replacing utility pole. After investigation
it was determined that City was at fault and claim should
be paid.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to honor the claim
in the amount of $150.
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Relocation
of Mini Park
Agmt.btwn.
City & Mark
Briggs &
Assoc.
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/6/77)
Fuel Cost
Adjustment
Surplus City
property
Claim vs City
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 21 1977 Page 6
Notice was received of the resignation of Mr. Daniel Riddle, Resignation
Equipment Mechanic, effective April 29, 1977. D.Riddle,
eff.4/29/77
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm resigra tion.
Finance Officer presented request for confirmation of Appvl.appmt.
appointment of Mrs. Olga Caudle as vacation relief in Olga Caudle,
the Consumer Service Division of the Finance Department. vacation
Mrs. Caudle will be compensated at Step 1 of Range 113.5, relief,eff.
effective May 2, 1977. 5/2/77
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept recommendation of the
Finance Officer.
Police Chief presented for Council approval the appoint-
Appvl.appmt.
ment of Mr. Craig Ditsch as Probationary Police Officer.
C.Ditsch
Compensation will be made at Range 123.5, Step 1, effec-
prob.Pol.
tive May 3, 1977.
Off.,effec.
5/3/77
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
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and unanimously carried to approve the appointee nt.
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Request from Police Chief for Council permission to attend
Appvl.Pol.
Athe
Annual Conference of the California Peace Officer's
Chief to
Association to be held at Palo Alto, May 15 through 19,
attend conf.
1977, budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Request from City Attorney for Council approval to attend
Appvl.City
LCC City Attorney's Spring Meeting in Sacramento, May 11
Atty.attend
through 13, 1977; expenses to be divided between City of
LCC mtg.
Manhattan Beach and Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Director of Public Works submitted request for Council
Appvl.time
approval, by Albert Sanchez, Maintenance Man I (CETA)
off without
for 18 days off without pay from April 6 through 29,
pay A.Sanchez,
1977,
Maint.Man I
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Finance Office submitted for Council approval confir-
Appvl.appmt.
mation of appointment of Mr. Calvin L. Myers as
C.Myers,as
Equipment Mechanic, Range 119.5 Step 1, effective May 9,
Equip.Mech.
1977•
eff.5/9/77
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Administrator brought to Council's attention a
Force Account
'City
pending LCC sponsored bill which would raise the force
limit raised
account limit from $5,000 to $10,000, for new construc-
by SB751
tion. On repair or maintenance of any City owned
facility amounting to $4,000, or more, must go to bid.
This represents a reduction of $1,000 from the $5,000
now in force. He requested Council authorization to
prepare a letter requesting an amendment to present
wording of bill or opposition to, pending further infor-
mation from the League Legislative Analyist.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request of City
Administrator.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 2, 1977 Page 7
City Administrator called to Council's attention, Canyon Cove
matter of construction of proposed sidewalks and Tract
walls by developer of Canyon Cove tract. He noted the
need for direction to be given to developer in the matter
of plantings and responsibility for care, and also place-
ment of sidewalks and walls. He indicated that presently
there is an apparent discrepancy between what the developer
and City are responsible for. He asked that Council
take action to designate positioning of walls relative
'to sidewalks and direct that developer provide adequate
planting to protect wall from defacing activities.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to direct developer of Canyon
Cove tract to provide plantings needing little care and
to position them for easy City maintenance and to prevent
wall defacement.
Councilman Fry asked Police Chief for information as to
altercation at the Mecha Cinco de Mayo fiesta on Soldano
Ave.
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After report by Police Chief regarding the occurrence,
Councilman Fry requested an additional report describing
judicial disposition of all persons found guilty.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
Councilman Decker 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 Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call the the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council.
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Altercation
on Soldano
Ave.
Res.#6522
Warrants
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday
May 10, 1977, in the City Hall Conference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 9:40 p.m.
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