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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 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.
Invocation was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of St
Frances of Rome Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Public Works Director Wells,
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
July 18, 1977 stand approved as written.
Mayor Solem introduced Pat Steding who in turn intro-
duced the children and chaperones with the youth exchange
from Zacatecas.
Mr. Roy Pounds of the Sister City Committee expressed
the committee's thanks to the City for its support. The
Mayor and Council Members welcomed, and presented a token
of remembrance to the visitors from Zacatecas.
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Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Ap,nvl.Min.
7/18/77
Intro. of
exchange
visitors from
Zacatecas
Mr. Eugene Jacobs, attorney representing the City on Redevelop -
Community Redevelopment addressed Council. He advised ment plans
Council that there are two elements missing from the
General Plan and these must be completed before redevelop-
ment can go forward.
He advised of several developers who had shown an interest
in a hotel/motel complex in the City. The developer
originally interested in the northwest end of town has
discontinued pursuit because of the lack of need. At
present there is a developer in the south end of town
who has shown interest in building a hotel/motel complex
adjacent to the freeway; however, before making any
decision a market study would have to be made. He
further stated that there are no interested parties for
development of the downtown area.
After further discussion with Council, Mr. Jacobs stated
he would keep Council apprised of future developments.
Mr. Dagermangy, architect for remodeling the Civic Audi- Remodeling
torium presented to Council his proposed plans. Civic Aud.
After discussion, Council felt since the City did not
receive expected public works grant funds, it should
pursue further grants for financing, and deliberate
further on extent of remodeling desired.
The matter concerning curbs, gutters and sidewalks in Curbs. gutters
' the vicinity of Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue & Sidewalks at
which had been presented at the meeting of July 1A, 1977, 4th St. &
was again brought to Council's attention by Mr. Frank Virginia Ave.
Prado.
Mr. Prado and other affected property owners, addressed
Council stating that even with the City's suggested
sharing of costs for laying of curbs, gutters, and
sidewalks on their property, it was excessive in cost
for them. It was their suggestion that City bear all
the expense. City Administrator and Director of Public
Works advised that historically this type of improvement
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has been borne by the homeowners, and the City has no
financial structure for this type of work.
After further discussion, Mr. Prado requested time for
the affected property owners to discuss the matter
further, and indicated they would return for discussion
with Council re: costs for laying of curbs, gutters and
sidewalks.
The Los Angeles County Fair Association requested Council Appvl.req.
permission to hang banners announcing this year's Los to hang
Angeles Fair dates; banners to be hung from September 1 banner anncg.
through close of the Fair. Fair dates
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending the Res. #6555
Helping Hand Organization for its years of service to commending
the City of Azusa. Helping Hand
Organization
Cr Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
V RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE HELPING HAND FOR ITS
V MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ITS RESI-
DENTS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
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 advised Resolution will be presented to
the Helping Hand Organization at its next fund raiser
on September 10, 1977.
City Clerk presented claim vs City by Joseph Wolf Claim vs
Burkhart for alleged damages to his vehicle due to City
collision with Azusa Police Officer on May 23, 1977. It
should be noted that the Police Officer was off duty,
and the accident occured outside of the City of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arki-
son and unanimously carried to deny claim and refer to
the City's insurance carrier.
Notice was received of the election of Mr. Tom Oki as Notice of
Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission, and election of
Mr. Glenn Bashore as Vice Chairman. Chrmn. & V.
Chrmn.Pks.&
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison Rec.Commission
_ and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from
recommending step raises/permanent
ing employees:
Name
A. Lesh Equip.Supervisor
S. Acero Sr. Util. Clerk
P. Hodkinson Prob.Pol.Clk.(CETA)
the Personnel Board Step Raise/
status for the follow- Perm.Status
To Status Effective
Perm.Stat.(no incr.) 8�8�77
Step 5
Step 2 8/1/77
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
Personnel Board submitted for Council approval the Appvl.reclass.
reclassification of Margaret Parsons, Library Clerk I. M.Parsons,from
from part time to full time with no change in duties. pt.time to full
time
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
' Personnel Board.
Personnel Board submitted for Council approval a reques- Amendment to
ted amendment to Personnel Board Rule 3.01g, election of P.B. Rule
Personnel Board members by classified employees. Section 3.01 g
amended to read as follows:
"In the event the incumbent is nominated for office and
there are no other nominations, he/she shall be declared
duly elected without holding an election."
00 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Couricilman Cruz
ce" and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
.�. Personnel Board and instruct City Attorney to prepare
U necessary Resolution.
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Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1387
tion No. 1387 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd.Var.
a reduced side yard setback of 3' instead of required 5', (Case V-517
and a single car garage instead of required 2 car garage Arnold White)
on property located at 510 N. Sunset Avenue, (Case No.
V-517 Arnold W. White). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1388
tion No. 1388 conditionally granted a CUP permitting the cond.appvd.UUP
use of a mobile office structure for longer than six (Case C-193
months, on property located at 419 S. Motor Avenue, Camsco Fndry.-
(Case C-193 Camsco Foundry - Rainbird). No action taken Rainbird)
by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 139 conditionally approved a change of zone
classification from R-2 to R -3a on property located at
424, 4242 and 448 N. Angeleno Avenue, (Case Z-197 Edelmdra
R. Torres). Hearing set before Council on August 15, 1977.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adop-
tion amending the Fire Code by adding Section 15.28.070,
which allows the Fire Chief together with his designated
fire prevention officers to arrest persons who are in
violation of the provisions of the Fire Code.
Councilman Cruz offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE FIRE CODE BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 15.28.070
RELATING TO AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE SAID CODE.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call tt.at further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
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
P.C.Res.#1389
cond.appv.
chng.of zone
(Case Z-197
Edelmira Torres)
Ord. #2039
amending the
Fire Code
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. -#2040
adoption amending the Municipal Code relating to permitted amend.M.C.re:
uses in the restricted commercial zone, and to definitions definitions of
in the zoning ordinance (retail upholstering and reuphol- upholstery &
stering). reupholstery/
per Zoning
Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption Ordinance
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 19.24.030 AND ADDING SECTION 19.04.741
AND SECTION 19.04.742 RELATING TO PERMITTED USES 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.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
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AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
UNOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Attorney presented Resolutions and Ordinance for Possible Civil
Council consideration in connection with possible Service Ord.
ballot proposition involving the Civil Service Ordinance. Election
Council to hold matter in abeyance pending further Proposition
action until the next regular Council Meeting.
Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for Fuel cost
August, 1977. adjustment
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant Res. #6556 re:
of Easement from Aerojet General Corporation for a water accptg.Grant
line. of Easement
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
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
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant of Res. #6557 re:
Easement from Southwestern Portland Cement Company, a aceptg.Grant
Delaware Corporation, for a water line. of Easement
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDATION THEREOF.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 1977
A proposed Resolution was presented approving the Local
Agency -State Agreement, which is necessary for the City
to receive any federal aid money for roads, streets,
highways, fringe parking and public transportation
facilities.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT REFERRED TO AS LOCAL
AGENCY -STATE AGREEMENT N0, 07-5112 COVERING FUTURE
FEDERAL AID PROJECTS WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
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
Director of Public Works requested Council approval for
widening Foothill Blvd., from Dalton Avenue to Rockvale
Avenue. The improvement will consist of widening the road
bed to allow for four lanes of traffic, two parking lanes
and left turn pockets, where needed. The engineer's
estimate for the project is $800,000; Federal Aid Urban funds
and gas tax funds will be used for this improvement.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
widening of Foothill Blvd.
Director of Public Works submitted communication re:
railroad grade crossing gate arms at Alameda Avenue and
Dalton Avenue. It was his recommendation that the City
Council authorize the City Administrator to communicate
with the Santa Fe Railway Company and the State of
California, Department of Transportation, indicating
the City Council's opposition to having gates installed
at above crossings.
After discussion, it was the decision of Council to have
a study made of amount of train traffic and also number
of accidents that have occurred, in the last 10 years.
Matter to be continued to the next regular Council
meeting.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development requested
Council approval on preliminary proposal to develop
housing in the City of Azusa.
There was some discussion re: City's stand on provision
of senior citizens housing, in federally funded housing
construction.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and carried by roll call to inform HUD that Council does
not have any objections against proposed development,
however, it does express concern over the lack of units
for the elderly. Councilman Cruz and Councilman Arkison
dissenting.
Finance Officer submitted for Council approval a three
year contract from Xerox Computer Services for processing
of the City's utility billing.
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Res. #6558
appvg.Local
Agency -State
Agreement
Appvl.for
widening of
Foothill Blvd.
Railroad
grade cros-
sing arms at
Alameda &
Dalton Aves.
(continued
to next mtg.
Appvl.req.
from HUD to
develop housing
in Azusa
Appvl.3-yr.
contract for
Xerox Compu-
ter Services
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request
of Finance Officer.
Notice was received of the resignation of Ms. Gwendoline Notice of
Miller, Meter Reader, effective July 22, 1977. resig.Ms.G.
Miller,Meter
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry Reader,eff.
and unanimously carried to accept resignation. 7/22/77
Notice was received of the resignation of Special Services Notice of
Officer Raymond Davey, for purpose of retirement, resig.Spec.Serv.
effective August 20, 1977. Officer Davey has served the Off.Ray Davey,
City of Azusa for twenty four years. eff. 8/20/77
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimou3ly carried to accept resignation of Mr. Davey
and that a plaque be prepared for presentation.
Notice was received of the reinstatment of Mr. Keith A.
Edwards as a Probationary Police Officer, effective
August 7, 1977. Mr. Edwards will be compensated at
the same level as when he resigned, Range 123.5, Step 5
Moved by Councilman Arkison,
and unanimously carried that
statement be approved.
seconded by Councilman Cruz
recommendation for rein -
Notice was received that Mr. Hector Velasco is being
appointed as Probationary Police Clerk Dispatcher (CETA),
effective August 1, 1977. Compensation will be made at
Range 116.0, Step 1.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that appointment be approved.
Director of Community Services advised Council that Ms.
Linda Jones was appointed as Library Clerk I. effective
July 28, 1977. Compensation will be made at Range 111.0
Step 1 cm�r✓.�Zzd./ '/,r/»
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to confirm appointment of Ms.
Jones.
Reinstatement
of Keith A.
Edwards, as
Prob.Pol.Off.,
eff. 8/7/77
Appvl.appmt.
H.Velasco as
Prob.Pol.Clk.
Dispatcher,
CETA /l/77eff.,
Appvl.appmt.
Ms.Linda Jones,
as Lib.Clk. I,
eff. 7/28/77
Mr. Al Almada, 926 Alford Street, Azusa, addressed Police Harras-
Council and thanked it for prompt response to their sment
needs, concerning police harrassment in the community.
There was further discussion concerning need for open
communication between the Police Department and citizens.
Mayor Solem questioned the need for one year's public Requirements
contact, which is required by applicant applying for for Meter
position of Meter Reader, in the Light & Power Department, Reader
he suggested this should be reviewed by the Personnel
Board.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to have Personnel Board review this
portion of the work experience for position of Meter
Reader.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6559
of warrants by the City. Warrants
Councilman Cruz 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 Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
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 Administrator brought to Council's attention the'
rising costs of hotel rates in San Francisco. That
there had not been enough money budgeted for LCC
Conference hotel accomodations, and suggested that this
amount should be changed in the budget; and also to
authorize an increase for this year's LCC expenditures.
Moved by Councilman Arkison that Council not attend the
League of California Cities Conference in San Francisco
this year. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Fry, and seconded by Councilman
Decker to increase budget by $100 for the LCC Conference
in San Francisco. Councilman Arkison, and Coancilman
Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:40 p.m.
City Clerk
Next.Resolution ##6560
Next Ordinance ##2041
Appvl.incr.
in budget
for LCC
Conference
Adjourn