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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 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 Rev. Frank Herber of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solem
' Also Present: City Attorney Newton, Assistant City
Administrator Cooney, Director of Public
Works Wells, Superintendent of L:ght &
Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire
Chief Torrance, Planning Director Fitz-
simmons, Director of Community Services
Guarrera, City Clerk Solis.
There being no additions or corrections Minutes of the
December 5, 1977, Council Meeting stand approved as written
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing to establish projects and priorities for 1978-79
M under the Housing and Community Development Act, the
Mayor declared the hearing open.
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Cit Clerk resented affidavit of roof of publication of Notice of this hearing published in the Azua herald on
December 1, 1977.
Planning Director addressed Council advising that two
public hearings are necessary to satisfy funding require-
ments for projects and priorities.
Assistant City Administrator advised that there are 40 loans
'now in process through the 312 Loan Program, funded under
the Community Development Act. He also advised that a
staff report will be presented at the Council meeting of
January 35 1978, recommending expansion of current project
area eligible for the low interest loans, under the 312
Program.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on requesEd change of zone on property located at
543 E. Arrow Highway, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of Notice of this hearing published in the Azusa Herald
on December 1, 1977, and affidavit of posting on December 2,
1977•
Roger Hobbs, and Barry Cottle, applicants representatives
addressed Council providing information on type of multiple
family units planned, if zone change is approved.
Councilman Fry requested the City Attorney prepare a report
for Council on the feasibility of requiring maintenance
bonds for apartments in order to insure proper and contin-
uing maintenance of landscaping.
After further discussion, 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 approve the recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission and approve requested
change of zone, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary Ordinance.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
12/5/77
Pub.Hrg.on
estab.of prior.
under Housing
& Comm.Develop.
Act 1978-79
Pub.Hrg.on
req.zone chng.
from C-3 to
R -3b (Z-200
Karl Hoertig)
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.on
Hearing on the Land Use, Open Space and Conservation Land Use,Open
Elements of the Azusa General Plan as prepared by Space & Con -
Urban Futures, Inc., the Mayor declared the hearing open. servation
Elements of
The City Clerk presented affidavit of Proof of Publication Azusa General
of Notice of hearing in the Azusa Herald on December 1, Plan
1977, and affidavit of posting on December 2, 1977.
Mike Brokemarkle representing Urban Futures, Inc.,
addressed Council. He advised Council that with the
'changes made in the General Plan, by the adoption of
above elements, City had now conformed with state law
requirements for compliance as a Community Redevelop-
ment Agency.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
A proposed Resolution was presented adopting the Land Res.#6603 re:
Use Element of the General Plan. Land Use
Element
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF
x THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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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 adopting the Conser- Res. #6604 re:
vation Element and the Open Space Element of the General Conservation
Plan. & Open Space
Elements
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND THE OPEN SPACE
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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 *he 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
'The Senior Citizens questionnaire that was developed by Sr.Citizens
the Community Services Department on senior citizens questionnaire
transportation needs was presented to Council by the on transpor-
Assistant City Administrator. tation
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve questionnaire as
presented and authorize its mailing.
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The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bids on cement
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 1977, on mortar lining
cement mortar lining of existing water mains in the for water lines
Nobhill area. Estimated cost for the project is $43,000. in Nobhill Area
Federal Antirecession funds are available, and may be used
for the rejuvenation of an existing water system. (Ameron, Inc.
low bidder)
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
notice inviting bids published in the Azusa Herald on
December 1st and 8th, 1977.
'Two bids were received as follows:
Name Lump Sum Bid Including Additive Alternate
Ameron, Inc. Pipe Lining Div. $453570.75
Spiniello Construction Co. 50,460.20
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that
the bid be awarded to Ameron, Inc., in the amount of
$43,215.75, excluding additive alternate and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract.
d„ Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
�r and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
u; the Director of Public Works and amend the bid to include
x the additive alternate for repair of water lines from
CReservoir No. 3.
Mr. Tony Sanchez, representative of Bassett Council of Rpt.on
Social Agencies addressed Council re: his organization's refurbishing
plan for refurbishing dwellings for senior citizens in dwellings for
the area. Following a question and answer period Manuel Sr.Citizens
Rubio addressed Council asking that Council take great
pains to insure validity of program in order to protect
'the senior citizens.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Administrator to check with the East San Gabriel Valley
Consortium concerning this program, and report to Council
with recommendation at next Council meeting.
The Azusa Herald requested City sponsor a Christmas Greet-
Appvl.purch.
ing to all residents of Azusa in the amount of $300.
Christmas
Greeting ad
City Attorney advised that advertisements during this
in Az.Herald
time of political electioneering should not include
photos of incumbent councilmen.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve purchase of a Christmas
greeting ommitting any photos of Council Members, and
picture of City Hall complex would be substituted.
Councilman Cruz asked Director of Community Services
Rpt.on Sr.
for status of proposal for Senior Citizens Nutritional
Citizens
Program. The Director indicated that the proposal is
nutritional
being prepared now and will be submitted at the desig-
program
nated time. Councilman Cruz asked the Director of
Services to prepare the application within the
'Community
next two weeks. Mayor Solem asked that the senior
citizen organizations be kept informed on progress of
program.
City Clerk submitted claim vs City, below the $2,000
Claim vs
deductible amount, by Juan Islas, 564 E. Duell Street,
City
Azusa for alleged damage to property by City workers.
Director of Community Services advised that damage has
already been taken care of.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny claim, and
obtain a signed claim release form from Mr. Islas.
City Clerk submitted claim vs City below the $2,000 Claim vs
deductible amount, by Pat Feyrer, 423 N. Durrell, Azusa, City
for alleged damage to doughboy pool by City workers.
Superintendent of Light & Power recommended claim be paid
in the amount of $128.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that the claim be
'paid in the amount of $128.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of On Sale Beer & Wine -Eating Place, original application en more St.
for premises at 331 Fenimore Avenue, Azusa, by Jess A. (JB'S)
Burnett. (JB'S).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to refer this notice to the Plan-
ning Director as property is within 300 ft. of a residential
area.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/
recommending step raise/permanent status for the following Perm.Status
employees:
QName To Status Effective
J. Broderick Pol.Off. Perm.Stat. noincr. 12/21/77
J. Fraijo St.Maint.Ldmn. Perm.Stat. no incr. 12/26/77
D. Fonfara Rec.Supt. Perm.Stat. no incr. 12/27/77
Moved by Councilman Arkison,seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that recommendation be approved.
'Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1435
No. 1435 denied a Variance request permitting a reduced denied Var.
lot width of 50', instead of required 601, on property (V-549 Federico
located at 930 N. Angeleno Avenue. (Case No. V-549 Garcia)
Federico Garcia). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1436
tion No. 1436 denied a change of zone request from Rlc to denied zone
R-2 on property located at 930 N. Angeleno Avenue. (Case req.(Z-202
No. Z-202 Federico Garcia). Hearing set before Council on Federico
January 16, 1978. Garcia)
Notice was given that the
Planning
Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1437
tion No. 1437 recommended
adoption
of the Open Space and
adopted various
Conservation Element, the
Land Use
Element and the EIR
elements, of
covering same for the Azusa General
Plan update. No
Az.Genl.Plan
action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1438 denied Tentative Parcel Map No. 10145
(231/235 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Charles Key and John
Rayburn. Hearing set before Council on January 16, 1978.
City Attorney presented two Ordinances for introductory
'first reading on physically handicapped parking. In
view of the fact that insufficient time was given to
study these oridnances, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to continue the matter to the
January 3, 1978, meeting.
P.C.Res.#1433
denied Tent.
Parcel Map
No. 10145 (John
Rayburn)
1st intro.rda.
Ord.re:physi^all
handicapped prkg
(cont.to 1/3/78
mtg.)
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdg.
on requested zone change from R-1 to R -3c on property Ord.on zone
located between Dalton and Soldano Avenues, as petitioned chng.(Z-199
by Richard Greene. Richard Greene)
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Councilman Arkison offered for introducotory first reading 1st intro.rdg.
the Ordinance entitled: Ord.on zone chng
(Z-199 Richard
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Greene)
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (THE ZONE CHANGE CASE NO.
Z-199 Richard Greene).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A proposed Resolution was presented amending the City's Res.#6605 re-
request for an allocation,of County aid to Cities funds amending Res.
for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection #6585
of Irwindale Avenue and First Street. The amendment was
for change in amount of money allocated from County from
$13,700 to $15,900-, this will ratify action taken at the
Council meeting on December 5th, that all three agencies
should share costs equally for proposed construction of
traffic signal.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
d" AMENDING ITS REQUEST FOR AN ALLOCATION OF COUNTY AID TO
clt CITIES FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
x AND SAFETY LIGHTING SYSTEM AT THE INTERSECTION OF
Q IRWINDALE AVENUE AND FIRST STREET.
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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: Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted showing City Treas.
a balance of $2,757,080.76 as of November 30, 1977. Financial
Statement
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Assistant City Administrator submitted monthly reports Monthly Rpts.
from various Departments.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Director of Community Services presented a summary of Designated age
findings relative to age requirements for Senior Citizen for Senior
programs. It was recommended that designated age required Citizen status
for Senior Citizen status be 60.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
Community Services Department has requested waiver of Waiver of
required $1.00 bicycle license fee during the period bicycle
from December 31, 1977 through January 31, 1978. The license fees
following scheduled Saturdays will be advertised as
special Bicycle License Days":
December 31st 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Foothill Shopping
Center
January 7th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Von's Shopping
Center
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January 14th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Memorial Park
(Bike Rodeo)
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Assistant City Administrator submitted claim vs City, Claim vs City
below the $2,000 deductible amount, by Mrs. Clara Ranbazzo,
5509 Lakin Drive, Azusa for towing charges when her car
was impounded. Police Chief, after investigation, recom-
mended claimbe denied.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that claim be paid
in the amount of $28.
Assistant City Administrator submitted claim vs City, Claim vs City
below the $2,000. deductible amount, by Josie Quinteros,
311 Alameda Avenue, Azusa for alleged damage to property
by Police Officer in pursuit of suspect, on July 15, 1977.
City Administrator recommended denial as damage to property
has been repaired, prior to this meeting.
d" Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
M and unanimously carried to deny claim, and obtain a
signed claim release form from Mr. Quinteros.
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Notice was received of the Annual 12th Labor Relations Appvl.attnd.at
Institute, to be held January 18 - 202 1978, in San Diego. Labor Relations
Institute, in
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry San Diego
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve attendance
of Council Members, City Administrator, and Assistant City
Administrator.
'Assistant Director of Civil Defense requested Council Appvl.attnd.
approval of her attendance at the Industry and Business Asst.Dir.Civil
Emergency Prepardness Agency Seminar, to be held in San Defense @seminar
Bernardino, January 19 - 203 1978. Budgeted funds are in San Bernardin
available.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
A Notice of Completion for Project No. 560 for equipping Appvl.Notice
Well No. 7, was presented for Council approval. of Com letion
( Pro j 4560 )
Director of Public Works recommended Council approve
construction of Project No. 560, and direct the City Clerk
to file the Notice of Completion.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation and also to approve a change order in the amount
of $596.94.
A Notice of Completion for Project No. 564, construction Appvl.Notice
of the concrete block building for Well No. 7, was of Comb?letion
presented for Council approval. (Proj %64)
'Director of Public Works recommended Council approve
construction of Project No. 564, and direct the City
Clerk to file the Notice of Completion.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Notice was received of the resignation of Jose Angulo, Accpt.resig.of
Street Sweeper Cperator in Public Works Department, Jose Angulo,
effective December 12, 1977. eff.12/12/77
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A proposed Resolution was presented approving the incor-
poration of new Well No. 7 and new Reservoir No. 5 into
the City's water system. New state legislation now
requires a resolution be adopted before a permit may be
obtained to add any new facilities into the City's water
system.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPLYING TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A PERMIT
TO ADD TO THE AZUSA WATER SYSTEM RESERVOIR NO. 5 AND
WELL NO. 7.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Cuuncilman Cruz
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
Notice was received of the appointment of Mr. Daniel
Shields as Police Reserve Officer, effective December 20,
1977•
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
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Res. #6606
re:additions
to City's
Water System
Appvl.appmt.
D.Shields,as
Pol.Res.Off.,
eff.12/20/77
'Councilman Cruz brought up the matter of the Fire Depart- Fire Dept.
ment Study. It was the consensus of Council to postpone Study
any deliberation on this matter until the next Council
meeting when Capt. Talbott and the City Administrator will
be in attendance.
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The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
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.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
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 Decker
and unanimously carried -to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:05 p.m.
Next Resolution #6608
Next Ordinance #2043
Res. #6607
Warrants
Adjourn
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