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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 18, 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
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, Public Works Director Wells,
Acting Police Chief Lara, Fire Chief
Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Community Services Guarrera,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
Mr. Harry Kurz, member of the Azusa Veterans Flag Com- Appvl. req.
mittee addressed Council requesting permission to solicit for letter
merchants in the City for new flags and poles, and also solicitation
requeste"d contribution from City. Councilman Arkison (VFW -Flag
suggested if at end of solicitation period, sufficient Committee)
monfee'4had not been collected, the City at that time
could make a contribution.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried request for solicitation be
approved.
Mr. Jerry Leonard of Supervisor Baxter Ward's,Office Presentation
addressed Council giving a summary of past attbmpts to on RTD System
provide an adequate rapid transit system. He further
went on to describe past failures to communicate and
implement these needs; however, he now felt sure that
application based on what various cities require from
public transportation an adequate system could=be
organized by obtaining these requirements from,the
local agencies. He requested Council submit names of
local people willing to serve on a body organized for
this purpose.
Mr. Eugene R. Jacobs, Attorney representing City on Redevelopment
Community Redevelopment plans scheduled to speak concern- Plans
ing these matters was not`>in;attendance.
Mr. Leonard Kessler, attorney 'representing Michael Russo Disability hrg.
requested hearing be postponed to the end of the Council postponed to
meeting, due to the length of agenda. end of mtg.
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to postpone this matter'until the
end of the agenda.
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.re:
Hearing to grant a certificate of convenience for the taxi cab
operation of a taxi cab service in the'City of Azusa to service in
Herbert R. and Nancy Shollenberger dba-Duarte Taxi, the Azusa
Mayor declared the hearing open.
Invocation was given by Rev. Ruben Garcia, Youth Pastor
Invocation
of the Foursquare Gospel Church.
Minutes of the July 5th meeting
were approved as corrected.
Appvl.Min.
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7/5/77 Mtg.
Action to excuse Councilman Cruz
was changed from page
five, to the top of page one.
VMayor
Solem presented a 25 year
pin to Bill Hastings,
25 yr. pin
Electric Operations Supervisor,
for his many years of
presented to
service to the City of Azusa.
Bill Hastings
Mr. Harry Kurz, member of the Azusa Veterans Flag Com- Appvl. req.
mittee addressed Council requesting permission to solicit for letter
merchants in the City for new flags and poles, and also solicitation
requeste"d contribution from City. Councilman Arkison (VFW -Flag
suggested if at end of solicitation period, sufficient Committee)
monfee'4had not been collected, the City at that time
could make a contribution.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried request for solicitation be
approved.
Mr. Jerry Leonard of Supervisor Baxter Ward's,Office Presentation
addressed Council giving a summary of past attbmpts to on RTD System
provide an adequate rapid transit system. He further
went on to describe past failures to communicate and
implement these needs; however, he now felt sure that
application based on what various cities require from
public transportation an adequate system could=be
organized by obtaining these requirements from,the
local agencies. He requested Council submit names of
local people willing to serve on a body organized for
this purpose.
Mr. Eugene R. Jacobs, Attorney representing City on Redevelopment
Community Redevelopment plans scheduled to speak concern- Plans
ing these matters was not`>in;attendance.
Mr. Leonard Kessler, attorney 'representing Michael Russo Disability hrg.
requested hearing be postponed to the end of the Council postponed to
meeting, due to the length of agenda. end of mtg.
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to postpone this matter'until the
end of the agenda.
The hour of 8:00 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.re:
Hearing to grant a certificate of convenience for the taxi cab
operation of a taxi cab service in the'City of Azusa to service in
Herbert R. and Nancy Shollenberger dba-Duarte Taxi, the Azusa
Mayor declared the hearing open.
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City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
notice of hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
July 14, 1977.
Following discussion re: rates of Yellow Cab, now
operating in the City and the Duarte Taxi, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to continue hearing to the next Council meeting when
'comparison of rates may be made. Motion failed by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cruz
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to table this hearing pending
comparison of rates.
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Ot by the City Clerk.
`~ City Attorney advised that a Resolution has been pre -'
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pared U p granting a certificate of convenience for Duarte
Taxi Company.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE OPERATION OF A TAXI CAB
SERVICE TO HERBERT R. AND NANCY S. SHOLLENBERGER DOING
BUSINESS AS DUARTE TAXI.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
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,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
Res. #6551 re:
taxi cab bus.
Mr. Ken Downes, City's Cable TV franchisee, addressed Report on
Council concerning the current status of City's Cable Cable TV
TV services. Following his presentation, which centered
around location of business studio and connections for
cable service it was,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arki-
son and unanimously carried to direct the City Adminis-
trator to obtain a follow up report from Mr. Downes for
the second meeting of each month until installation and
completion of service.
' City Clerk announced that
at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday,
modification of well #3.
bids were opened in his office
July 7, 1977, for the panel
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on
June 16th and 23rd, 1977.
Four bids were received as follows:
General Electric Supply Co. $15,056.52
C. G. 1. 16,900.00
Smith Electric Supply 24,091.00
Westinghouse Electric Supply (no amount bid)
Bids for
panel modi-
fication of
well #3
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As the Engineer's estimate for the project was $8,000,
and this amount was budgeted, it was the recommendation
of the Director of Public Works that Council reject all
bids and direct the City Clerk to return all bidders'
guarantees and to readvertise the specifications, as
revised.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
A proposed Resolution was presented establishing prior- Res. #6552
ities for expenditure of anticipated $1,247,000 in local Public Works
Public Works Grant Funds. Grant Prgm.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES FOR EXPENDITURE OF LOCAL PUBLIC
WORKS GRANT PROGRAM.
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further read-
ing be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be aodpted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk presented for Council consideration rehabili- Rehabilita-
' tation of building at 6381 N. Azusa Avenue. tion of bldg.
at 6381 N.
Mr. Miller, owner of subject building, addressed Council Azusa Ave.
requesting another continuation of this matter until the
second meeting in September, 1977, pending resolution of
plan checks and other technical matters involved in the
rehabilitation.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to postpone above matter to the
second meeting in September, 1977.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/
recommending step raise/permanent status for the follow- Perm.Status
ing employee:
Name To Status Effective
M. McVicker Pol.C1k.Dispatcher Step 5 7/22/77
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
The revision of Personnel Clerk job description was Revision of
' brought to Council for action. After discussion, it was Personnel
Clk.job
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arki- description
son and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator
to prepare a report re: feasibility of placing Personnel
Office under some existing department within the City.
Matter of Personnel Clerk job description is to be held
in abeyance pending disposition of City Administrator's
report.
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Personnel Board submitted notification of re-election of
Chairman Mr. Paul Allen, and Mr. David G. Evans as Vice
Chairman.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to recieve and file.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1385 conditionally approved a Variance request
permitting a reduced side yard setback of "0" ft*
instead of required 51 and waiver of the 2 car garage
requirement, on property located at 406 N. Alameda Ave.
(Case V-516 Gregory Rios). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1386 conditionally approved a Variance to allow
walls over 6' high within the required side yard and rear
yard setbacks adjacent to the golf course, on property
located at 600 W. Sierra Madre Avenue. (Case V-517
Newport Homes). No action taken by Council.
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Notice of
elec.Chrmn.&
V.Chrmn.for
Psnl. Bd.
P.C.Res.#1385
cond.appvd.Var.
(V-516 Gregory
Rios)
P.C.Res.#1386
cond.appvd.Var.
(V-517 Newport
Homes)
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An Ordinance was presented
for second reading and
Ord.#2038 re:
adoption amending
the Azusa Municipal Code relating to
definitions
definitions in the
Zoning Ordinance of the Municipal
(carport &
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Code (carport and
garage, private).
garage)
Councilman Decker
offered for second reading and adop-
tion an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.200 AND 19.04.310 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS IN THE ZONING
ORDINANCE.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further read-
ing be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg.
ing amending Chapter 19.04 of the Municipal Code relating Ord.re:amend.
to permitted uses in the restricted commercial zone, and M.C.Chptr.19.04
to definitions in the Zoning Ordinance.
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first
reading an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 1 24.030 AND ADDING SECTION 1 .04.741
AND SECTION 19.04 42 RELATING TO PERMITTED USE? IN THE
RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2) AND TO DEFINITIONS IN
THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- lst.intro.rdg.
ing amending the Fire Code with the addition of Section Ord.amending
15.28.070 giving authority to enforce said code. Fire Code
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE FIRE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION
15.28.070 RELATING TO AUTH)RITY TO En FORCE SAID CODE.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted show- City Treas.
ing a balance of $3,128,933.03, as of June 30, 1977. Financial
'Statement
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly report from the
Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
pp A report was submitted by the Director of Public Works Req.for curbs,
Cr: on request for curb, gutter and sidewalks, in the vi- gutters &
t'" cinity of Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue. After sidewalks
investigation, by staff, the cost to each property
U owner would be $589. with the City donating the labor
V for construction of sidewalk, and the property owner
paying for curb and gutter.
After discussion Council decision was for property owner
to pay for materials, and City to donate all required
labor for curb, gutter sidewalks and driveway aprons,
reducing the price to $550.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to direct Public Works Director
to contact involved residents and notify them the City
would donate all labor and property owners to pay for
required materials.
City Administrator presented communication and recommen- Debris from
dation from Director of Public Works concerning surface Owl Rock
maintenance of Todd Avenue due to debris from Owl Rock operation,
operation. on City
streets
Mr. Jack Smith representing Owl Rock addressed Council
advising that he had met with City staff re: above
problem. He recited company procedures instituted for
elimination and alleviation of debris, waste and usage
problems. He further stated that steps will be taken
to correct any further problems as they occur.
The following measures have been taken by the City and
Owl Rock in order to remedy the problem:
1. Post "No Parking" signs
2. Okl Rock posted an inspector to provide in-house
policing of untrimmed loads.
3. Owl Rock to resume spraying of loads.
4. City to resume street sweeping (cost to be billed
'to Owl Rock).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommended measures of
Director of Public Works, and request a report be submitted
in 30 days re: their effectiveness.
An agreement with Simplex Company was presented for Agmt. with
Council action. Agreement for preventative maintenance Simplex Co.
covers the time recorder and 17 Simplex wall clocks in
the Police Department.
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agree-
ment and authorize City Administrator to sign same.
City Administrator presented claim under allowed $2,000 Claim vs City
deductible by Opal M. Small for glasses broken at
Slauson Park Pool, on June 21, 1977. City Administrator
recommended that claim be paid in the amount of $42.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
City Administrator.
Mrs. Sandra Smith, Secretary in the Consumer Service Appvl.lv.of
Office of the Light & Power Department requested a leave absence without
of absence without pay from August 25th through pay, for Mrs.
September 2nd, 1977. S. Smith
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request.
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i� for a 1-1/2 ton dump truck for the Water Division of 1i ton dump
the Public Works Department. truck, for
V Pub.Wks.Dept.
V Director of Public Works requested that Council approve
the specifications and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
The following persons addressed Council re: police Complaints
harrassment of juveniles within their residential area. re: Azusa
'Police Dept.
Mrs. Lupe Padilla 521 E. Hollyvale
Mr. Al Almada 926 Alford
Mrs. Lupe Chagolla 520 E. Duell
Mrs. Garcia 511 E. Duell
Mr. Ildefonso Ghagolla 520 E. Duell
Mr. Manuel Rubio 348 N. Soldano
Mr. Art Morales 327 N. Soldano
Mayor Solem advised residents they will be notified by
the City of any steps taken to prevent reccurance of
this in the future.
Council
recessed at
9:50 p.m.
Recessed
Council
reconvened
at 10:00 p.m.
Reconvened
Mr. Michael Russo and his Attorney Mr. Leonard Kessler Hrg. for
appeared before Council on the matter of Mr. Russo's disability
disability retirement hearing set by Council for this retirement
meeting. (M. Russo)
Attorney Kessler questioned Mr. Russo at length re:
Mr. Russo's alleged injuries and activities subsequent
to his injuries. Mr. Russo responded under oath and
in the presence of a court reporter. He was cross
examined on points re: his post -injury activities by
City Attorney Newton.
Following examination and cross examination and discus-
sion between the attorneys re: points of law, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to take the matter
under submission until the meeting of 1977.
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City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6553
of warrants by the City, for end of fiscal year 197647. Warrants 1976-
1977
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 Cruz
'and unanimously carried by roll call that 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
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6554
of warrants by the City for beginning of fiscal year Warrants
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t'* Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
U A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
V 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
Arkison 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
Councilman Cruz asked that a Resolution and plaque of Resolution of
commendation be prepared for the Helping Hand organiza- commendation
tion which has been serving the community for 8 or more for Helping
years. Hand organiza-
tion
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to present the Helping Hand
organization with a Resolution and plaque of commenda-
tion for its service to the community.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.attndc.
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize Mayor,Cncl.Mbrs.
attendance by Mayor, Council Members and City Adminis- & City Adm.at
trator to the LCC Los Angeles County Division, Board of LCC mtg. in L.A.
Directors General Membership Meeting to be held in
Hawthorne, August 11, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 11:45 p.m.
city clerk
Next Resolution #6555
Next Ordinance #2039
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