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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA.. CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978 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. Ronald Gothberg of the
Calvary Lutheran Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: Acting City Attorney Lennard, City Admin-
istrator Dangleis, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Public
Works Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire
Chief Torrance, Finance Officer Cooney,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director
of Community Services Guarrera, City
Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections Minutes of the
December 19, 1977 regular 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
Housing &: Community Development Act, 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 22, 1977.
Planning Director stated this was the second public
' hearing required by law for determination of priorities.
He then read recommendation from Finance Officer, for
expenditure of HCD funds as follows:
1. Low Interest & 312 Housing and
Rehabilitation Loans $145,000.00
2. Senior Citizen Housing and/or
Facility 129,520.00
3• Street Light Improvements 140,000.00
4. Code Enforcement 10,000.00
5. Administration 5,000.00
$424,520.00
There being no one else in the audience wishing to be
heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
' and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom-
mendation as presented.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on requested zone change from C-3 to R -3a on
property located at the southeast corner of the Ranch
Center property, Case No. Z-201 Investcal Realty, 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 15, 1977, and affidavit of posting property
on December 23, 1977.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
12/19/77
Pub.Hrg.on
establ.of
priorities
under Housing
& Comm.Dvelpmt..
Act 1978-79
Pub.Hrg.on
req.zone chng.
from C-3 to
R -3a (Z-201
Investcal
Realty)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978
Dave Robbins, 763 E. Northridge, Glendora, representing
the developer explained to Council that immediate action
on proposed apartment complex was anticipated, if Council
granted requested zone change, and he further answered
questions directed to him by Council. Following discussion,
it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and direct the City
Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance.
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public Pub.Hrg.on
Hearing on an appeal from action taken by the Planning an appeal as
Commission by approving a Variance Case No. V-543 petitioned by
(Lawrence Robone - 650/660 South Azusa Avenue), the Mayor Calmark'Prop-
declared the hearing open. erties, Inc.
(V-543 Lawrence
Jim Hays representing developer of subject property Robone)
addressed Council stating reasons for need of requested
Variance.
Sergio Alvarez representing Calmark Properties, Inc.,
appeallant, advised Council that development of commercial
property included a building which would exceed 18 ft.,
and this would be a detriment to their single family
development adjacent to subject property.
Director of Public Works addressed Council advising
that the building code requires an elevation of 20 ft.
for a two story building.
Planning Director then addressed Council and advised
that the petition by Calmark Properties, Inc. does not
include height requirement, only distance of development
from property and landscaping.
Following further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that Case V-543
be approved and height of commercial building may go to
20 ft., and three requested conditions by Calmark
Properties be a part of this Variance as follows: 1)
privacy and property rights of adjacent property owners
are protected. 2) separation of land uses is achieved
3) further assures sound planning principles.
Continued item the rehabilitation of building at 6388 Bldg.at 638J
North Azusa Avenue was again brought before Council. N.Azusa Ave.
Mr. Sam Miller owner of the property in question
reported on current status of his efforts to obtain
financing through City's 312 Loan Program, for rehabilitation
of his building, and when funds were received rehabilita-
tion of building would start.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the
meeting of March 6, 1978.
Councilman Arkison requested a review of substandard Review of sub-
structure policy for the January 16th Council meeting. standard policy
Azusa Aztec Band Boosters requested waiver of all fees Appvl.waiver of
connected with a fund raising carnival to be held fees for Az.Band
February 2 through 5, 1978, at Azusa High School. Boosters carni-
val
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that request be approved.
A claim vs City by Dora F. Hiltunen, 1090-4 Calle Del Claim vs City
Sol, Azusa for alleged personal and emotional damages
due to collision occurring on November 17, 1977, was
submitted for Council action.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to deny claim and refer to City's
insurance carrier.
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of On Sale Beer & Wine public premises, person to person IiTE. oothill
transfer from Harold G. and Madeline Stillwell to Gladys (The Town House
M. Rhodes, for property located at 112 E. Foothill Blvd.
(The Town House).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented requesting an
estimate of the assessed valuation of property within
the City for succeeding fiscal year 1978-79, from the
County Assessor of Los Angeles County.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1439 conditionally approved a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the use of a mobilehome/office for longer
than the permitted 6 -months, on property located at 1201
W. Gladstone Street. (Case No. C-197 Southwestern Port-
land Cement Company).
Notice wasgiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1440 conditionally approved a Variance request
to permit a 0' side yard setback, instead of required
75', for a planned industrial development on property
located at 791 South Azusa Avenue. (Case No. V-547 Siskin
Investment Company).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file Planning
Commission Resolutions 1439 and 1440.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
controlling vehicle parking facilities reserved for the
physically handicapped on City owned off-street parking
facilities.
Councilman Fry.offered for introductory first reading an
Ordinance entitled:
Res.#6608 re;
assessed valu-
ation of City
property
P.C.Res.#1439
appvd.CUP
(C-197 South-
western Port-
land Cement Co.
P.C.Res.#1440
cond.appvd.Var.
(V-547 Siskin
Investment Co.)
1st intro.rdg.
Ord.re:physi-
cally handicap-
ped parking
(City owned)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTIONS 11.28.240,. 11.2'8.241, and 11.28.242 TO
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATING AND CON-
TROLLING VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES RESERVED FOR THE USE
OF DISABLED PERSONS ON CITY STREETS AND IN CITY OWNED OR
OPERATED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
controlling vehicle parking facilities reserved for the
physically handicapped on privately owned or operated off-
street parking facilities.
Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THF CITY COUNCIL ')F THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTIONS 11..28.243, 11.2$.244, and 11.2B.245 TO
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATING AND
CONTROLLING VEHICLE PARKING FACILITIES RESERVED FOR THE
USE OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS IN PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAIN-
TAINED OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
adding Section 8.52.137 to the Azusa Municipal Code
relating to possession of an open container of alcohol
in a public place.
'Councilman Arkison offered for introductory reading an
Ordinance entitled:
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1st intro.rdg.
Ord.re:physical-
ly handicapped
parking private-
ly owned
1st intro.rdg.
Ord.re:posses-
sion of open
alcohol con-
tainer in a
public place
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 8.52.137 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
POSSESSION OF AN OPEN CONTAINER OF ALCOHOL IN A PUBLIC
PLACE.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
rezoning certain premises on property located at 543 E.
Arrow Highway. (Case Z-200 Karl Hoertig).
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES ( THE ZONE CHANGE CASE NUMBER
Z-200 Karl Hoertig).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman -Cruz
'and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption rezoning certain premises lying between Dalton
and Soldano Avenues. (Case Z-199 Richard Greene).
Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (THE ZONE CHANGE CASE NO.
4-199 Richard Greene).
1st intro.rdg.
Ord.re:zone chng.
(Z-200 Karl
Hoertig)
Ord.#2043 re:
zone change
(Z-199 Richard
Greene)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried 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
A proposed Resolution was presented approving the final
subdivision map for Tract No. 33743 (Calmark Properties,
Inc.).
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 33743
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, ACCEPTING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A SURETY
BOND.
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:
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Res.#6609
appvg.final
subdiv.Tr.Map
No -33743 (Cal -
mark Prop.,Inc
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
'A proposed Resolution was presented approving the Res. #6610
final subdivision map for Tract No. 33338 (Calmark appvg.final
Properties, Inc.) subdiv.Tr.Map
No -33338 (Cal -
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: mark Prop.,Inc.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 33338
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, ACCEPTING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A SURETY
BOND.
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
Director of Public Works submitted Parcel Map No. 8819 Appvl.Parcel
located at the southeast corner of Fifth Street and Map No. 8819
Rockvale Avenue. He recommended Council approve map and
authorize its recordation.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1978 Page 6
Director of Public Works submitted the program from the
State of California, Department of Transportation for
the installation of traffic safety gates at the inter-
section of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
and Dalton and Alameda Avenues. Subject program must be
approved by Council before it will be financed 90% by
federal funds. Total cost of project is $167,500., with
City's share being $16,750.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of Director of Public Works.
Council approved the request for payment of unused
vacation for eight employees in the Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for
January, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to receive and file. Council-
man Arkison dissenting.
Councilman Arkison stated he would like to inform the
public that in a notice received from the attorneys in
Washington, D.C., who are representing Azusa in litiga-
tion against the Edison Co., they advised of the following
areas in which the fuel cost adjustment funds were being
used improperly.
1. Walnut Grove Oil Trust
2. Fuel oil pipe line system and storage and
delivery and operation maintenance costs.
3. Black Mesa pipe line deferred transportation
costs.
4. Exploration costs associated with the Mono
Power Co., in addition to using this fuel
clause for public relations and advertising,
etc.
Finance Officer recommended that the City's Low Interest
and 312 Loan Programs to be expanded to include the area
south of Foothill Blvd. from the City's western city
limits to a straight line projection of Foothill Blvd.
from Citrus to the eastern city limits, and in addition
the project area in downtown Azusa be extended northerly
to 9th Street and from the west side of Angeleno Avenue
to the east side of Alameda Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve, but amend
recommendation to include the entire City for eitherloan
program.
Finance Officer recommended that the matter of the Fire
Validation Study and Tri -City Merger be continued to
the Council meeting of January 16, 1978, as Capt.
Talbott is on vacation until that time.
Councilman Cruz disseminated a report to members of
Council and also the audience comparing County fire
service to city's contractural service. He then moved
for Council to form a committee, each Councilman
selecting one member, in order to study possibility of
merger with Los Angeles County Fire service. Motion
died for lack of a second.
Appvl.prgm.for
install.of
traffic gates
ATSF Railroad,
@Dalton & Ala-
meda Avenues
Appvl.payment
for unused
vacation
Fuel Cost
Adjustment
Appvl.expan-
sion c city's
loan programs
to include entire
city
Fire Validation
Study, (contd.
to 1/16/78 mtg.)
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Finance Officer advised that the Fire Validation Study
is to be postponed to the Council meeting on January 16,
1978, as Capt. Talbott, who is in charge of the study is
on vacation.
Finance Officer recommended that the matter of the Bassett Sr.Citizens
Barrio Council Program to refurbish senior citizen rehab.prgm.
housing be continued to the meeting of January 16, 1978, (contd.to
as his attempts to contact Mr. Sanchez, head of the 1/16/78 Cncl.
Bassett Barrio Council have been unsuccessful to date. Mtg.)
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to continue this item to the
meeting of January 16, 1978.
Notice was received of the resignation of Captain Erbert
Cordell, of City's Fire Prevention Bureau, effective
January 8, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept resignation
with regret and to prepare a plaque and resolution to be
presented to Capt. Cordell at a later date.
The report submitted on possible unsafe buildings in the
City, will be placed on the agenda at a later date in
order to provide adequate time to review city's sub-
standard structure act.
Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy
Moskus, Sr. Secretary in the Police Department, effective
March 3, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation and to
'prepare a plaque and resolution for presentation at a later
date.
Notice was received of the resignation of Reserve Police
Officer Andrew Themeli on December 27, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to confirm resignation.
Accptnc.resign.
Capt Cordell,
eff.l/8/78
Rpt.on unsafe
bldgs.to be
contd.to a
later mtg.
Accptnc.resign.
Mrs.D.Moskus,
eff.3/3/78
Accptnc.resign.
Res.Pol.Off.A.
Themeli eff.
12/27/76
Assistant Purchasing Officer requests Council approval Appvl.attndc.
for her attendance at the Annual Conference of the Asst.Pur.Off.to
California Association of Public Purchasing Officers to attend Conf.,
be held February 1 through 3, 1978, in Newport Beach. @Newport Beach,
Budgeted funds are available. 2/1-2/35 1978
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Director of Community Services requested approval for Appvl.carry-
carry over of 92 hours of his vacation time. over of unused
vacation
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
'Notice was received of the resignation of Fire Chief Accptnc.resign.
Torrance, for purpose of retirment, after 30 years of Fire Chief
service with the City. Effective date of retirement is Torrance, eff.
February 18, 1978. 2/18/78
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept resignation
with regret and prepare a plaque and resolution for presen-
tation, and further to appoint Battalion Chief Littlefield
as Acting Fire Chief, effective February 18, 1978.
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City Administrator advised Council of report by Director Rpt.on Sr.
of Community Services re: senior citizens nutrition Citizen
program. He asked that Councilmen study report and nutrition
prepare themselves for action at the next regular prgm.
scheduled meeting.
Councilman Cruz requested the City Attorney to investi-
gate terms of Ordinance 1077 (Cable TV). He stated that
it appears to him the franchise holder, Ken Downes and
Associates, are not obeying conditions of Ordinance and
wants to know what steps can be taken to expedite action
on removing franchise from holder.
Councilman Arkison questioned the Chief of Police re:
treatment of mentally disturbed persons by City police.
He noted that in a recent news release it had been
stated that persons who are mentally disturbed have to
be incarcerated in city jails because of lack of room
in mental institutions. Chief of Police answered this
has not been the case in Azusa. All people with this
problem have been sent to the Metropolitan State Hospital.
Councilman Arkison requested a recommendation from staff
re: CETA Planning Assistant/Code Enforcement Officer.
He was advised by City Administrator that Planning Depart-
ment cannot spare present Planning Assistant for full time
code enforcement work. It was suggested this be a matter
for study at budget time.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
Councilman Arkison 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 Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution be
adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Council convened to executive session at 9:15 p.m.
Council reconvened from executive session at 9:44 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to adjourn to January 4, 1978,
9:00 a.m. at the City Hall Conference room.
Time of Adjournment: 9:45 p.m.
' - City Clerk
Next Resolution #6612
Next Ordinance #2044
Investigation
of Cable TV
Ord -#1077
Remarks re:
mentally dis-
turbed in
City jails
Planning Code
Enforcement
Officer
Res. #6611
Warrants
Convened to
Exec.Session
Reconvened
Adjourn