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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 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 Reverend Richard Addison of the
First Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilman: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Fire Chief Torrance, Acting Poli --e Chief
Lara, Director of Community Services
Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City
Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of
October 3, 1977, stand approved as written.
Mayor Solem and members of Council presented a Resolution
of commendation to Fire Chief Torrance. City Administra-
tor read the Resolution of commendation in full.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on an appeal from the denial of a Variance by
Planning Commission Resolution No. 14045 V-531 Robert
Sprague, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl
9/3/77Min.
Res.of commen-
dation pres.to
Fire Chief Tor-
rance
Pub.Hrg.on
Var.case No.
V-531 (appeal)
Robert Sprague
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of (continued to
Notice of this hearing published in the Azusa Herald on 11/7/77 mtg.)
October 6, 1977, and affidavit of posting on October 7,
' 1977.
As neither appellant or Planning Director were in the
audience to explain revised plot plan, it was,
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to refer back to the Planning
Commission based on new information submitted.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to continue this hearing'to
Council meeting of November 7, 1977•
The item tabled from the September 19th meeting concerning Abatement of
the abatement of building at 63821 North Azusa Avenue, was bldg.at 63821
again brought before Council. N.Azusa Ave.
(Mille r)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to raise from the table.
Mr. Miller, 1519 N. Ash Ave., Rialto, Ca., owner of sub-
ject building addressed Council advising that rehabilita-
tion plans are currently being checked by the City's Build-
ing Inspector, and requested another extension.
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to grant requested extension
to November 7, 1977.
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office
at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13, 1977, for irriga-
tion supplies necessary to complete the irrigation system
at Slauson Park.
Bids for
irrigation
system at
Slauson Pk.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of (low bidder
Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on Valley Cities
September 29, 1977. Supply Co.)
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Two bids were received as follows:
Valley Cities Supply Company,
South E1 Monte, Calif. $6,272.66
Smith Bennett Company, Inc.
Ontario, Calif. 63278.97
It was recommended by the Director of Community Services
' that the bid be awarded to Valley Cities Supply Company,
low bidder, in the amount of $6,272.66.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept reconunen-
dation of Community Services Director.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending Fireman Res. #6582
Richard Quaas for his courageous action on September 10, commending
1977. Fireman Rick
Quaas
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING FIREMAN RICHARD QUAAS FOR HIS COURAGEOUS
ACTION ON SEPTEMBER 10, 1977.
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 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 commending Police Res.#6583
Officer Harold Linden for his courageous action on commending
October 3, 1977. Police Off.
Harold Linden
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING POLICE OFFICER HAROLD LINDEN FOR HIS
COURAGEOUS ACTION ON OCTOBER 33 1977.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, 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
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A communication was received from the Personnel
Board Step raise/
recommending step raise/permanent status for the following permanent
employees:
status
Name To Status
Effective
R. Ramos Equip. Mech. Step 2 (perm.stat.)
10/18/77
R. Loken Firefighter Perm.Stat.(no incr.)
10/20/77
W. Masten Firefighter Perm.Stat.(no incr.
10/20/77
D. Ernst Pol.Officer Step 2
10/05/77
R. Grasso Pol.Officer Step 2
10/06/77
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Name To Status Effective
J. Powell Pol.Officer Step 2 10/07/77
W: Ikola Pol.Officer Step 2 10/25/77
D. Evans Storekeeper Step 5 10/29/77
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
'Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1411 denied a Variance request permitting
a two -car garage, instead of required three -car garage,
a reduced rear yard of 21, instead of required 51, and
reduced side yard of 3', instead of required 5', on
property located at 333 N. Alameda Avenue. (Case No.
V-532 Javier Garcia) No action taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1411
denied Var.
(Case.V-532
Javier Garcia)
Notice was received
that the Planning Commission by
P.C.Res.#1412
Resolution No. 1412
conditionally
approved a Variance re-
cond.appvd.Var.
quest to permit the
waiver of the
two -car garage require-
(Case V-533
ment on property located at 719 W.
Duell Street. (Case
Elizabeth
No. V-533 Elizabeth
Jimerson) No
action taken by
Jimerson)
Council.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1413 conditionally granted a Variance
request for a reduced rear yard setback of 101, instead
of the required 251, on the property located at 259
Rodecker Drive. (Case No. V-535 Josephine Vera) No
action taken by Council.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1414 conditionally approved a Variance
request permitting a reduced rear yard setback of 13'
instead of the required 251, on property located at
957 Citrus Edge Street. (Case No. V-536 Pauline Brisson)
No action taken by Council.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1415 approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 8819
(Fifth Street and Alosta Avenue). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was also received that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1416 set for a Public Hearing the
establishment of a "flood plain zone". No action taken
by Council.
On advise of the City Attorney, the matter of the City
providing extraordinary defense in the case of Gonzalez
vs. Houts, et al., is not required;defense is automatic
and no action is required by Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
P.C.Res.#1413
cond.grntd.Var.
(Case V-535
Josephine Vera)
P.C.Res.#1414 -
cond.appvd.Var.
(Case V-536
Pauline
Brisson)
P.C.Res.#1415
appvd.Tent.Par.
Map No. 8819
P.C.Res.#1416
set hrg.date
"flood plain
Gonzalez vs.
Houts,et al.
for
zone'
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdg.
on requested zone change on property located at the north Ord.on zone
' side of Arrow Highway west of Azusa Avenue. chge.(Z-198
Albert Green -
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading field)
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (THE ZONE CHANGE CASE NUMBER
Z-198 Albert Greenfield)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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A proposed Resolution was presented designating a stop
intersection on the southbound lanes of Vernon Avenue
at its intersection with Third Street.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, 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 Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted showing
a balance of $2,925,334.63, as of September 30, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from the
Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
After investigation by the Director of Public Works and
Chief of Police, it was their recommendation that a
stop sign be installed at the intersection of the north
frontage road of First Street and Fenimore Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve above recommendation.
City Administrator presented request for additional
compensation for Mr. Daniel Ryan, Water Maintenance
Leadman, for acting in a higher capacity. Mr. Ryan has
assumed the duties of Water Foreman since the retirement
of Mr. Willie Cain.
Director of Public Works recommended Council approve a
one step increase for compensation as Mr. Ryan has been
acting in this capacity more than 30 days.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
A proposed Resolution was presented requesting City's
accumulation of gas tax funds in the County Aid to Cities
Program, for the purpose of the City's share of the cost
for the construction of the traffic signal and safety
'lighting at Irwindale Avenue and First Street. Amount
of City's share of proposed project will be approximately
$13,700.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY
LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF IRWINDALE AVENUE
AND FIRST STREET.
Res .##6584
designating a
stop intersec-
tion @Vernon
Ave. & Third
Street
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Monthly
Reports
Appvl.creation
stop inter-
section at 1st
St. & Fenimore
Ave.
Appvl.addnl.
compensation for
D.Ryan, Wtr.
Maint.Leadman
Res.##6585 re:
traffic signal
at Irwindale
Ave. & 1st St.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
Councilman Cruz dissenting. City Administrator then
read the Resolution in full.
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, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director ol Community Services submitted request Appvl.attndc.
to attend the CPRS Administrator's Institute to be held CPRS Institute
at Asilomar Conference Grounds, on November 6th thru 11/6-11/77,
11th, with tuition of $250 covering all expenses, except Asilomar Conf.
for transportation. Budgeted funds are available. Grounds
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll. call that request be
granted.
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The Finance Officer
submitted an Unemployment Compensa-
Appvl.agree-
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tion Tax Management
Service Agreement for Council
ment re:
City Hotel
consideration, with
R. E. Harrington, Inc., for period
unemployment
ending December 31,
1978. It was noted that CETA
comp. tax
covering is of a temporary nature, and not what the City
personnel would be
included in agreement.
had intended owner to do.
Moved by Councilman
Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the agreement.
Director of Community Services requested additional sick Appvl.req.for
leave for Mr. Manuel Moreno, Park Maintenance Man I. Mr. addl.sick lve.
Moreno has used all allowable sick leave, and requires Manuel Moreno,
an additional three weeks. Pk.Maint.Man I
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to grant an additional 30 day
extension to Mr. Moreno.
Director of Public Works submitted preliminary plans Remodel por-
requested, to remodel a portion of the Memorial Park tion of Mem.
Recreation Center, for senior citizens use. Pk., for sr.
citizen use
He explained projected plans and answered questions from
Council. There was discussion concerning funding of
proposed project. City Administrator noted that the
Director of Community Services is checking on grant funds,
and should have more information relative to available
funds by the meeting of November 21, 1977.
The matter of the Canyon City Hotel wall sign was brought
Wall sign
before Council. City Attorney stated he had sent a letter
on Canyon
directing owner to remove sign or face legal action by the
City Hotel
City. Director of Public Works advised he had taken
pictures of subject sign which has been covered; however,
covering is of a temporary nature, and not what the City
had intended owner to do.
Following farther discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney
to proceed with prosecution of owner, in the event he
does not comply with complete removal of sign.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Plaque to be
and unanimously carried a plaque be prepared commending
presented to
Mr. William Jones fornis excellent execution of the
Wm.Jones,Golden
Golden Days activities.
Days Parade
Chairman
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Plaque to be
and unanimously carried a plaque be prepared commending presented to
Mr. William Jones for his excellent execution of the Wm. Jones, G.D.
Golden Days activities. Parade Chairman
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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 Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Councilman R.
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of Fry appointed
Councilman Robert G. Fry as 1977 United Nations Day UN Day Chrmn.
Chairman. for 1977
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 8:37 p.m.
�-/ y Clerk
Next Resolution #6587
Next Ordinance #2042
Moved by Councilman Cruz,
seconded by Councilman
Fry
Plaque to be
and unanimously carried a
plaque be presented to
the Azusa
presented to
Herald newspaper for its
continued interest in the City
Az. Herald
of Azusa.
Clerk read in full a
Resolution authorizing
payment
Res. #6586
'City
of warrants by the City.
Warrants
1
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 Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Councilman R.
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of Fry appointed
Councilman Robert G. Fry as 1977 United Nations Day UN Day Chrmn.
Chairman. for 1977
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 8:37 p.m.
�-/ y Clerk
Next Resolution #6587
Next Ordinance #2042