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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - October 3, 1977 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA lob MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 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 Reverend Gilbert Allan of Azusa Invocation Church of Christ. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call Arkison, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis Councilman Arkison noted Minutes of September 19, did Appvl.Min. not have motion approving waiver of all fees for Golden 9/19/77 as Days activities. corrected d" Minutes of September 19, 1977, stand approved as corrected. lf; A plaque of appreciation was presented to Mr. Ray Davey, a on by Councilman Arkison, � , for his many years of service to the City of Azusa. Councilman Arkison requested a Resolution of commenda- Commendation tion be prepared for Fireman Rick Quaas. City Adminis- to Fireman trator read a letter from Richard Key expressing appreci- Rick Quaas ation to Mr. Quaas for his quick action in assisting his daughter after she was involved in an automobile accident, on September 10, 1977. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to have a Resolution prepared commending Fireman Quaas, and to have this entered into his personnel record. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub Hrg.on Hearing on a proposed change of zone from C-3 to R -3a, zone chnge. on property located on the north side of Arrow Highway, (Z-198 Albert and west of Azusa Avenue for proposed apartment complex, Greenfield) as petitioned by Albert Greenfield, the Mayor declared the hearing open. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of this hearing published in the Azusa Herald on September 22, 1977, and affidavit of posting on September 23, 1977. Mr. Gary Belcher, 5431 E1 Cidral, Long Beach, developer of property addressed Council stating he had downgraded the zoning from R -3b (1 dwelling unit per each 1500 square feet of lot area) to R -3a (1 dwelling unit per each 2000 square feet of lot area) and indicated that the project would be redesigned to conform with the 91 units permitted under this zoning. ' It was the recommendation of the Planning Commission ` that the requested change of zone is in keeping with the City's development policies and would be in the best interests of all concerned that subject property be rezoned from C-3 to R -3a. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance for zone change from C-3 to R -3a. TU6 1 1 1.07- AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1977 Page 2 Mr. Luke LaValle, a member of the Mayor's Committee on Rpt.by Mr.Luke Aging addressed Council concerning need for City to LaValle,re: enter into a nutrition program, and provided information nutrition prgm. of similar programs in surrounding cities. He further for Sr.Citizens spoke of the need for a facility for senior citizens. Following extended discussion relative to the possibility of obtaining federal or private funds for an endeavor of this nature, and possibility of remodeling recreation center patio, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to have Director of Community Services report at the November 21r;t meeting with plans for the remodeling and furnishing of the recreation patio, as a possible facility for senior citizens. Approval was granted for the attendance of City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk at the League of California Cities City Clerks Institute Election Law Seminar, to be held at , Irvine, Cal., on November 16 thru 18, 1977. Expenses not Ito exceed $300. budgeted funds are available. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call to grant request. Councilman Arkison abstaining. Approval was granted for the VFW Post 8070 to sell buddy poppies on November 4th and 5th, 1977. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to grant permission for the VFW 'Post 8070 to sell buddy poppies on November 4th and 5th. City Clerk submitted claim vs City by Jason R. Wirth, 17832 Newburgh Street, Azusa , for alleged physical abuse, and false arrest, on June 13, 1977. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny and refer to the City's insurance carrier. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control for an On Sale Beer & Wine Public Premises application for Clement D. Eckerman, Gina A. Fleckenstein and James L. Fleckenstein on premises located at 407 W. Foothill Blvd. (Fleck N' Eck's Saloon). Appvl.attndc. C.Clk.& Dpty. C.Clk.to attend Conf.on Electior Laws 11/16 - 11/18/77 Appvl.for VFW to sell buddy poppies on 11/4,11/5,1977 Claim vs City ABC Notice 4'67—W- F[+�`ooth111 Blvd.(Fleck N' Eck's Saloon) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice for an On Sale Beer & Food, person to person transfer j4y S.Irwin- from Sandra Weizenecker and Ellen Willett to David Miller dale Ave. on premises located at 347 S. Irwindale Ave. (Kamau). (Kamau) Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Clerk submitted claim vs City by Danny Rosales, Claim vs City 419 N. Dalton Ave., Apt. 1, Azusa, for alleged false arrest and assault and battery by Azusa Police Officers, on June 26, 1977. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny claim and refer to City's insurance carrier. los 1 1 1 109 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1977 Page 3 Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1410 recommended Need for to City Council the establishment of a Planner/Code position of Enforcement Officer position to be primarily attached Code Enforcement to the Planning Department. Officer While it was the consensus of Council there appears to be a need for the establishment of a position of Planner/ Code Enforcement Officer, they felt that more information concerning status and qualifications needed to be provided. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and carried by roll call to direct City Attorney to write a letter to the owner of the Canyon City Hotel, reminding him of action taken on February 22, 1977, by Council, to remove wall sign. If sign is not removed by next Council meeting Council will take legal action. Councilman Cruz dissenting. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried that matter of Planner/Code Enforcement Officer position be referred to City Admin - 'd" istrator concerning need, and duties with report at next regular Council meeting. 11� x a A proposed Resolution was presented granting a Variance Q request for lot split on property located at 231-235 San Gabriel Avenue. (V-520 John Rayburn) Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution enti-cled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A VARIANCE (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-520 John Rayburn) Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Cruz Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for October, 1977. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to receive and file. Director of Public Works submitted recommendation from he and Police Chief for Council to approve the instal- lation of a stop sign on the south bound lanes of Vernon Avenue at Third Street and direct the City Attorney to prepare the proper resolution. 'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Police Chief and Director of Public Works. Request for stop signs on First Street at Fenimore was removed from the Agenda. City Administrator submitted for Council authorization request from Water Utility Superintendent, Herbert A. Grosdidier to attend the Fall Conference of the American Water Works Association, from October 18th thru 21st, 1977, at San Jose, California, with accountable expenses not to exceed $280. Res.#6577 granting Var. (V-520 John Rayburn) Fuel cost adjustment Appvl.stop sign at Vernon & 3rd Street Agenda item 5-c removed Appvl.req.from H.Grosdidier to attnd.AWWA Conf. in San Jose 110 1 III AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1977 Page b Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted. A proposed Resolution was presented commending Fire Chief Res.#6578 Torrance for his outstanding efforts on September 6, 1977. commending Fire Chief Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Torrance A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING FIRE CHIEF ROBERT TORRANCE FOR HIS OUT- STANDING EFFORTS ON SEPTEMBER 63 1977. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that furthor reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison 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 Moved by Councilman Arkison seconded by Councilman Decker p and unanimously carried to have this Resolution of Commen- dation made a part of Chief Torrance's personnel file. A report was given by the Director of Public Works on Rpt.on Civic the Civic Auditorium remode'ing He spoke concerning Aud.remodel. the modified plans he had submitted to Council for their consideration. 'After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the plans in general and to continue researching financing available for this type of project. City Administrator distributed Section 312 Loan Program Sec. 312 brochures that provided information concerning above Loan Prgm. loan. Brochures will be mailed within the target area. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to purchase 5,000 brochures in the amount of $3,200., for distribution. Councilman Decker brought up the matter of the chairman Selection of for the Mayor's Committee on Aging. Nomination and chrmn.for appointment, by Council, had been discussed at a previous Mayor's Comm. Council meeting. on Aging Mayor Solem suggested that in order to prevent future problems a policy be established, by the Council, to have appointment of chairpersons to the various municipal committees be made by Council. He also thanked Mr. Art Morales for his past assistance as chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Aging. During the discussion that followed Mr. Art Morales, 337 N. Soidano Ave., addressed Council and expressed his appreciation for having been permitted to preside at and lead the Committee on Aging during the interum. He also expressed his willingness to be of any assistance to whomever Council appointed. Mayor Solem then stated that Rev. B. J. Paroulek of First Presbyterian Church had indicated he would accept the chairmanship if offered. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and carried by roll call to appoint Rev. B. J. Paroulek of First Presbyterian Church as chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Aging. Councilman Cruz abstaining. 112 I l .j AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 35 1977 Page 5 Council recessed to executive session at 9:25 P.M. Exec.Session Council reconvened at 9:58 p.m. Reconvened City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6579 of warrants by the City. Warrants Moved by Councilman Fry, 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 ° 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 Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6581 rescinding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA consolidation RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 6566 ADOPTED AUGUST 15, 1977, of Special REQUESTING THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE Election COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 19773 WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION. 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 City Attorney requested Council authorization for him City Atty. to act as City's representative concerning litigation auth.to on a recent claim against the City submitted by M. represent Elizabeth Jenkins re: the City's inspection of City property in 1973. In order to eliminate the possibility of future problems he asked for Council approval of his representing the City in this matter. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Motion to and unanimously carried by roll call to drop the ballot rescind ballot measure, relating to the amendment of the Civil Service measure on Ordinance which was scheduled to be voted upon at the 6, 11/8/77 November 1977 election. election d' M City Attorney advised to effect above action cwo Res.#6580 Resolutions should be adopted as follows: rescinding a Res.calling Q Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: for Special Election A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 6565 ADOPTED AUGUST 15, 1977, ORDERING, PROVIDING FOR, AND CALLING A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON NOVEMBER 8, 1977. 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 Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6581 rescinding A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA consolidation RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 6566 ADOPTED AUGUST 15, 1977, of Special REQUESTING THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE Election COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 19773 WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION. 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 City Attorney requested Council authorization for him City Atty. to act as City's representative concerning litigation auth.to on a recent claim against the City submitted by M. represent Elizabeth Jenkins re: the City's inspection of City property in 1973. In order to eliminate the possibility of future problems he asked for Council approval of his representing the City in this matter. 114 17 L-1 1 A 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1977 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney to act as City's representative in above matter. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:05 P.M. g �, --DCty Clerk — Next Resolution #6582 Next Ordinance #2042 115 16 1 1 1