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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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 St. Invocation
Frances of Rome Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Solem
Also'Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Director
of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of
Light & Water Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins,
Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services
Guarrera, City Clerk Solis.
There being no additions or corrections Minutes of the Appvl. Min.
November 21, 1977, meeting stand approved as written. 11/21/77 mtg.
,dw Mayor Solem presented a plaque to Willie Cain, Water Plaque presntd.
Foreman in the Water Department for his 19 years of to Willie Cain
IIS service to the City of Azusa.
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The continued Public Hearing on requested zone change Cont.Pub.Hrg.
from R-1 to R -3c on property located north of Santa Fe on requested
Railroad tracks, between Dalton and Soldano Avenue zone chng.
was again brought before Council. (Z-199 Richard
Green )
Mr. James Wall, representing petitioner Richard Greene,
addressed Council providing information on noise factor,
and stated garages will be used as a sound barrier
between apartment complex and the railroad tracks.
Planning Director advised Council that the apartment
complex has a planned landscaped area and therefore,
the use of the City Park should not be increased to
excess.
Following further discussion, it was
The proposal for senior citizens' transportation plan Sr.Citizens'
which had been tabled from the November 21st meeting, transportation
was again brought before Council. plan
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
requested zone change and direct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Ordinance.
The continued item, construction of traffic signal at
Constr.of
intersection of Irwindale Avenue and First Street,
traffic signal
which had been continued from the meeting of November
Irwindale Ave.
21st, was again brought before Council. Director of
& lst St.
Public Works advised Council that notification had
been received from Supervisor Schabarum that the County
(Bid awarded
has reconsidered, and is now in agreement with the
to Steiny &
equal sharing of costs incurred by construction of
Co.)
proposed signal.
by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
'Moved
Decker and carried by roll call to approve recommenda-
tion of Director of Public Works and award Project
571 to Steiny & Company, in the amount of $47,500.,
based upon the understanding that costs will be
equally shared by all governing entities, i.e., County
of Los Angeles, City of Irwindale and City of Azusa.
Councilman Cruz dissenting.
The proposal for senior citizens' transportation plan Sr.Citizens'
which had been tabled from the November 21st meeting, transportation
was again brought before Council. plan
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Subsequent to discussion in which City Administrator (continued to
requested that the matter be continued to the meeting 12/19/77 mtg.)
of December 19th because he and the Director of Community
Services feel there is a need to investigate and determine
priorities and time scheduling and other matters atten-
dent to this plan. City Administrator did note that
monies are available through SCAG for vans, and City
has submitted application for two.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the
meeting of December 19, 1977.
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in hLs office Bids on
at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 1977, for irriga- material for
tion supplies necessary to complete the irrigation system construction of
at Slauson Park. irrigation sys.
at Slauson Park
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on (awarded to
November 17, 1977. Valley Cities)
Three bids were received as follows:
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L^ Name Amount Bid
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Valley Cities Supply Co.
El Monte, Ca. $6,080.98
Ernest Ray Co., Inc.
Monrovia, Ca. $6,615.96
Smith Bennett Co.
Ontario, Ca. $6,174.01
It was recommended by the Director of Community Services
that the bid be awarded to Valley Cities Supply Co., in
the amount of $6,080.98 and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the contract.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommenda-
tion of Director of Community Services and award bid to
Valley Cities Supply Co.
The request from Azusa Pacific College for City to pur-
Appvl.purch.
chase an advertisement in its yearbook was approved by
ad in Az.Pac.
Council. A half -page advertisement was authorized in
College year -
the amount of $85.00.
book
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
approved.
City Clerk presented matter concerning rehabilitation
Rehab.bldg.at
of the building at 638J N. Azusa Avenue again to Council.
638LY N.Azusa.
Subsequent to appearance of Mr. Sam Miller before Council,
Ave.
during which he explained current status of his appli-
cation for City's 312 building rehabilitation loan program,
(Cont. to
was
1/3/78 mtg.)
'it
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to continue the matter to the
meeting of January 35 1978.
A proposed Resolution was presented commemorating the
Res.#{�6596 re:
186th anniversary of the Bill of Rights.
Bill of Rights
Anniversary
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and.unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
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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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented calling for an election Res.#6597 re:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE
A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call tIR t 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:
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AYES:
WAYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,.Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Arkison requested further information re: Proposed ballot
proposed ballot mailings by county whereby one sample mailings by Co,
ballot is mailed to an individual residence with more to individual
than one registered voter, and could this include residences
municipal elections?
of certain officers in the City and for the submission to
election of
the electors of certain measures relating to the establish-
certain
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of a low rent housing project for senior citizens,
officers &
and the elimination of the elective office of Mayor and
measures
designating one City Council Office for a two year term.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY
ON TUESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH, 1978, FOR THE ELECTION
OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE
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PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELAT-
ING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE
QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY OF CERTAIN QUESTIONS,
PROPOSITIONS OR MEASURES RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
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OF A LOW RENT HOUSING PROJECT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND
THE ELIMINATION OF THE ELECTIVE OFFICE OF MAYOR, AND
DESIGNATING ONE CITY COUNCIL OFFICE FOR A TWO YEAR TERM.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted, with the provision that
Section 3 of Resolution calling for a measure relative
to repeal of popular election for mayor be deleted.
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented authorizing certain
Res.#6598 re:
members of Council to file a written argument for a City
arguments for
measure.
City measures
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE
A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call tIR t 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:
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AYES:
WAYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,.Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Arkison requested further information re: Proposed ballot
proposed ballot mailings by county whereby one sample mailings by Co,
ballot is mailed to an individual residence with more to individual
than one registered voter, and could this include residences
municipal elections?
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1977
City Attorney advised that to include municipal elections
in this type of mailing would require an amendment to
existing state law.
It was the consensus of Council that City Administrator
contact State Legislators to determine best approach to
amend existing law to include municipalities.
A proposed Resolution was presented providing for filing
of rebuttal arguments for city measures.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL
ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS.
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
M that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
%r adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
Q NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk presented confirmation of approval for time
and location change on Continuing Education for Public
Officials Conference, for Deputy City Clerk.
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Res.#6599 re:
rebuttal
arguments for
city measures
Appvl.time &
location chng.
for conference
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve -request.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending Gladstone
High School football team for its many achievements.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING GLADSTONE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM FOR ITS
MANY ACHIEVEMENTS.
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 Fry was excused from meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raise/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name To Status Effective
A. Angell Pol.Clk. Perm.stat.(no incr.) 12/6/77
J.Collins Pol.Officer Step 2 12/7/77
R. Keller Pol.Officer Step 2 12/15/77
D. Kuebler Pol.Officer Step 2 12/14/77
J. Strong Pol.Clk. Step 2 12/06/77
L. Valentine Pol.Officer Step 2 12/13/77
Res.#6600 re:
Commending
Gladstone High
football team
C.Fry excused
from mtg.
Step Raise/
Perm.Status
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Name To Status Effective
R. Ayon P.W.Maint.Man III Step 2 (Perm.Status) 12/07/77
J. Dominguez St.Maint.Foreman Perm.stat.(no incr.) 12/07/77
R. Humphreys Lineman Step 5 12/15/77
M. Avalos P.W.Maint.Man I Perm.stat.(no incr.) 12/07/77
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
'Action taken at the November 21, 1977, Council Meeting Amendment to
concerning a step increase granted at that time was action taken
brought before Council. at 11/21/77
Cncl.Mtg.
City Attorney advised that amendment to action taken at
that meeting would not cause a legal problem because it
was an erroneous action; this would be merely a correction.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to amend action taken at the
November 21, 1977, Council Meeting approving department
,,eo head's recommendation to deny a step increase.
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lf: Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1429
tion No. 1429 conditionally approved a Variance request cond.appvd.Var.
Ca to permit an overheight wall of 81, in a required front (V-540 Sierra
Q yard setback, and reduced front setback of 111, instead Palms Home -
of the required 15', on property located at 800 through owners Assoc.)
844 Ponderosa Drive. (Case No. V-540 Sierra Palms Home-
owner's Association). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1430
tion No. 1430 conditionally granted a Variance permitting cond.grntd.Var.
the splitting of property for purpose of sale without (V-546 Aerojet
providing the required 50' of frontage on a dedicated Investments)
public street, on the property located west of Aerojet
Electrosystems at 1100 West Hollyvale Street. (Case No.
V-546 Aerojet Investments). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1431
tion No. 1431 conditionally approved a Tentative Parcel cond.appvd.
Map No. 10135. (Aerojet Investments). No action taken Tent.Parcel
by Council. Map No -10135
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1432
tion No. 1432 conditionally approved a request permitting cond.appvd.Var.
a reduced side yard setback of 3', instead of the required (V-548 Francis
5', and a reduced rear yard setback of 211, instead of the Davis)
required 25' on property located at 905 West .Paramount
Street. (Case No. V-548 Francis Davis). No action taken
by Council.
City Attorney addressed Council regarding his report on Rpt.on design.
designation of Council terms of office for the March 7, of Council
1978, Municipal Election. His report dealt with legisla- terms of office
ture approved action to designate one council seat for a
two (2) year term in order to eliminate uneven council -
manic elections. His recommendation was that the new
Notice was
alsogeven that the Planning Commission by
P.C.Res.#1433
Resolution
No. 1433 recommended a change of zone classifi-
recomm.zone
cation from C-3 to R -3a on the property located at the
change (Z-201
S/E corner
of Ranch Center (Citrus and Alosta Avenues).
Investcal Realty)
(Case No.
Z-201 Investcal Realty). Hearing set before
Council on
January 3, 1978.
Notice was
Resolution
further given that the Planning Commission by
No. 1434 conditionally approved Tentative
P.C.Res.#1434
cond.appvd.Tent.
Parcel Map
No. 10031 (Investcal Realty). No action
Parcel Map No.
taken by Council.
10031
City Attorney addressed Council regarding his report on Rpt.on design.
designation of Council terms of office for the March 7, of Council
1978, Municipal Election. His report dealt with legisla- terms of office
ture approved action to designate one council seat for a
two (2) year term in order to eliminate uneven council -
manic elections. His recommendation was that the new
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law effective January 1, 1978, approved designation of
two year council seat to be the one won by successful
candidate receiving the lowest number of votes.
Council's adoption of the resolution calling for election
and designation of offices for a two year term has pre-
cluded any further action by Council.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Attorney submitted to Council a report re: permis- Rpt.on use of
sable action, by a city, to limit use of facilities by city facilities,
senior citizens. His report, in summary, states that by Sr.Citizens
use by senior citizens is permitted providing access to
facilities, is available to other groups when facility
is not being used by senior citizens. Further discussion
was held regarding what the minimum age is to determine
eligibility as a senior citizen. It was the consensus
of Council that Director of Community Services report
on a determination for designation of senior citizens.
A proposed Resolution was presented granting a Variance Res.#6601
e°' for reduced side and rear yard setbacks for accessory grntg.Var.
M and main buildings. (V-531 Robert
Sprague)
Councilman Arkison offered the Resoltuion entitled:
Q A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A VARIANCE (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-531 Robert
Sprague)
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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fry
Finance Officer submitted a status report on City's 312 Rpt.01 312
Loan Program for Community Development. During discussion Loan Prgm.
he informed Council he would report monthly.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Fire Chief submitted a report on mutual aid given and received
for the period covering January 1, 1977, through October Fire Dept.
313 1977. mutual aid
rpt.
Moved by Councilman Decker., seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Council approved request for the Fire Chief to carry Appvl.req.to
over unused vacation time. carry over
'unused vacation
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Capt. Tom Talbott, of the Fire Department presented Appvl.selec.
selection criteria for existing goals and objectives - criteria for
Fire Validation Study, for Council approval. Fire Valida-
tion Study
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve Capt. Talbott's
recommendations.
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Notice was received of the resignation of Police Reserve Accpt.resign.
Officer Ronald Street, effective November 22, 1977. Pol.Res.Off.
Ronald Street
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker eff.11/22/77
and unanimously carried to confirm resignation.
Finance Officer requested he be permitted to attend a Appvl.attndc.
one day seminar in Los Angeles on January 16, 1978. Fin.Off.Cooney,
Seminar is for Revenue Sharing and Anti -Recession @Seminar, on
Programs, and cost is $65.00. 1/16/78
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Request for approval of appointment of Mrs. Sheila Appvl.appmt.
Marie Perry, as Probationary Police Clerk (CETA), Sheila Perry,
effective December 6, 1977. Mrs. Perry will be compen- Prob.Pol.Clk.
sated at Range 113.0, Step 1. eff.12/6/77
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
M Councilman Cruz expressed concern over report from Determination
tf. Planning Director for determination of proper zoning. of proper
x He felt that the Council Pending Report was limited to zoning in City
downtown area, when he, in fact, wanted it to be made
city wide. Appropriate correction was made by City
Clerk and Planning Director.
City Administrator reported on his attendance at a SCAG Rpt.re:SCAG by
Public Hearing. He provided Council with information he City Admin.
obtained from this hearing concerning SCAG power dealing
with grants and revenue sharing distribution.
A report dealing with the progress of CRA was not pro- CRA report
vided by Eugene Jacobs and CRA Advisory Committee. Mr.
Jacobs, through the City Administrator, requested the
matter be postponed until public hearings on elements
of the general plan are held. CRA cannot function
until this is done. Subject hearings are scheduled
for the December 19, 1977, Council meeting.
Councilman Arkison requested report from Planning Director Req.for rpt.
on City's policy for treatment of substandard structures; re:sub-stand.
and geographical definition of downtown area. structures &
downtown area
Councilman Arkison brought up the matter of weelly Swap Swap Meet
Meet held in the Foothill Drive -In Theater, and atten- problems
dant parking problems. He was advised by both the City
Administrator and Police Chief that not much can be done,
except for normal policing, because most of the parking
problems are on private property.
City Attorney reported on current status of Jenkins vs Claim vs City
City of Azusa. City Attorney has matter in litigation, (Jenkins)
on City's liability re: building inspection. He advised
that there is a court move to dismiss the case.
'City Clerk read in full a resolution authorizing payment Res.#6602
of warrants by the City. Warrants
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.
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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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Fry
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:30 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6603
Next Ordinance #2043
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