HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 1, 1978 - CCCIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 13 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. Robert Verme of the Village
Covenant Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Moses, Solem
' Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Chief of Police Elkins, Battalion Chief
Schaad, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Finance Officer Cooney, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, City Treasurer
Talley, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the
April 17th regular meeting and April 24th adjourned
1W meeting stand approved as written.
.G Mayor Solemresented a lague and resolution to James
Arkison, former Councilman, him for his years
of service to the City of Azusa.
3'T T:
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.4/17
reg.mtg.& 4/24/78
adj. mtg.
Plaque & Res.
prsntd.to
James Arkison
Jr. High School Division
1st Place $75.00
2nd Place 50.00
3rd Place 25.00
Logo Winner
$100.00
Brian West Slauson
Sandi Lara Slauson
John Mercado Slauson
Salvador Cerda Foothill School
Wes Valentine, President of Azusa Fireman's Association
and Jim V. Fisher, Staff Representative, I.A.F.F., AFL,
CIO and CLC, addressed Council re: the feeling of the
Fireman's Association that adequate notice had not been
given to the -Association at the time an amendment to
Personnel Rules and Regulations had been adopted. Mr.
Fisher asked Council to take an action recinding previous
action amending the rule pertinent to eligibility list
period of validity.
'Following requests for clarification on some points by
Council, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried by roll call to refer the matter to the
City Administrator. Motion carried by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses
Firemen's Assoc.
representatives
addressed Councl.
Charles Lewis, Vice President
of the Chamber of
Commerce Awards prsntd.
presented
anti -graffiti poster
awards to the following to graffiti
students:
poster winners
Elementary
School Division
1st Place
2nd Place
Bicycle
Skateboard &
Danny Nash
Kim Gilhooley
Powell School
Hodge School
'
accessories
31,d Place
Skateboard &
Arthur Ramirez
St. Frances
accessories
Jr. High School Division
1st Place $75.00
2nd Place 50.00
3rd Place 25.00
Logo Winner
$100.00
Brian West Slauson
Sandi Lara Slauson
John Mercado Slauson
Salvador Cerda Foothill School
Wes Valentine, President of Azusa Fireman's Association
and Jim V. Fisher, Staff Representative, I.A.F.F., AFL,
CIO and CLC, addressed Council re: the feeling of the
Fireman's Association that adequate notice had not been
given to the -Association at the time an amendment to
Personnel Rules and Regulations had been adopted. Mr.
Fisher asked Council to take an action recinding previous
action amending the rule pertinent to eligibility list
period of validity.
'Following requests for clarification on some points by
Council, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried by roll call to refer the matter to the
City Administrator. Motion carried by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses
Firemen's Assoc.
representatives
addressed Councl.
3:49'
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1.978 Page 2
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public. Pub.Hrg.on zone
Hearing on zone change, from C-2 to Rab on property change(Case
located at the corner of Arrow and Cerritos (Case No. Z-207
Z-207 Don Cokeley), the Mayor declared the hearing open. Don Cokeley)
'City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
notice of hearing , published in the Azusa Herald on
April 20, 1978, and affidavit of posting on April 21,
1978.
Following a brief description of location and intended
use of property by Rodger Hobbs, representative of the
developer, and a further summary of Planning Commission
action on the matter by the Planning Director, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
� Moved by Councilman Decker.,
seconded b Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
requested zone change and direct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Ordinance.
A Public Hearing on appeal from denial by Planning Cont.Pub.Hrg.
Commission of a Variance concerning open carports and appeal on P.C.
building setbacks, which had been continued from the action (Case
April 17th meeting, pending report concerning carports V-561 Robert
versus garage doors, was again brought before Council. Stern)
Council having reviewed report by the Planning Director
'on carports versus garages with doors, it was
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to grant setback as requests(]
by developer and to require garages with doors be
provided in this development. Councilman Decker dissent-
ing.
It was noted that above action automatically results in
referring this matter back to the Planning Commission.
A request was received from the VFW Post 8070 to sell
poppies on May 19-20, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Director of Public Works submitted final Parcel Map No.
10298, located on the south side of Gladstone Street,
west of Vincent Avenue. It was his recommendation that
Council approve the final Parcel Map, accept the Agree-
ment and Faithful Performance Bond and authorize the
Mayor, City Clerk and City Attorney to execute the
Agreement.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the
Director of Public Works.
VFW to sell
poppies
5/19-5/20/78
Appvl.Final
Parcel Map
No. 10298
Director of Public Works submitted for Council considera- Consideration of
tion the acceptance of streets within Parcel Map No. Parcel Map No.
10328, and execution of the Parcel Map. Subject tract 10328
is owned by Aerojet and is located inside the Aerojet (contd. to
property easterly of Irwindale Avenue. 5/15/78 mtg.)
Mr. Jim Clark, representing Aerojet Co., addressed
Council advising of location of property in question and
giving a brief summary of intended improvements to North
Street and the alley. Mr. Clark and the Director of
Public Works provided information on ingress and egress
and orientation of streets. Since there was serious
concern by Coucil re: adequacy of time provided to
Council to review this matter, it was
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1978 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to table to the next regular
meeting, with a report from the Director of Public Works
includingg a map of the entire area, of which Parcel Map
No. 1032b is a portion.
City Treasurer Talley in response to a request from Rpt.from
Council to appear and report on investment of City City Treas.
monies, provided a breakdown of investments. A principal
policy limitation requires that investments be made with-
in the City of Azusa. Councilman Cruz suggested that he
invest in other organizations outside of the City and
provided him with a rate sheet from the Allstate Invest-
ment Company.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING CONTINUATION FOR FUNDING OF SENIOR CITIZEN
NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Res.#6655
and unanimously carried to authorize Director of Community Appmt.Cncl.Fry
Services to submit the application for continuation of A1t.Mbr.of
funding for program. Sanitation
Dist.#22
A proposed Resolution was presented designating Councilman
Fry as Alternate Member of the District Governing Board
of the County Sanitation District No. 22.
The East San Gabriel Valley Consortium requested Council
E.S.G.V.
approval for the following amendment to the Joint
Consortium
Exercise of Powers Agreement between the Cities of Azusa,
Covina, West Covina and Glendora:
1. Increases the size of the Board from nine to ten
members, to admit a representative of the local
W
school districts.
2. Provides for the appointment of voting alternates.
3. Allows a fee to be paid for attendance at Board
Meetings.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moser,
and:carried;_by:;rdll:cali t6 approve amendment and authorize
its execution. Councilman Cruz abstaining.
A claim was presented under the $2,000.00 deductible,
Claim vs City
against the City by Dennis W. Kisella, 5869 Glenfinnan,
'Azusa,
for alleged damage to his shrubbery by City
vehicle. After investigation by Parks & Recreation
Department staff, it was recommended to deny the claim.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to deny the claim.
A proposed Resolution was presented endorsing continu-
Res.#6654
ation for funding of Senior Citizen Nutrition and Social
endorsing
Service Program.
Sr.Citizen
Nutrition
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
funding
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING CONTINUATION FOR FUNDING OF SENIOR CITIZEN
NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Res.#6655
and unanimously carried to authorize Director of Community Appmt.Cncl.Fry
Services to submit the application for continuation of A1t.Mbr.of
funding for program. Sanitation
Dist.#22
A proposed Resolution was presented designating Councilman
Fry as Alternate Member of the District Governing Board
of the County Sanitation District No. 22.
5a
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1978 Page 4
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT
GOVERNING BOARD OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22.
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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Mayor Res.#6657
Solem as Member to the City Selection Committee for appmt.of
the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Mayor Solem
to City
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: Selection
Committee
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING A CITY OF AZUSA MEMBER TO THE CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT
DISTRICT.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of On Sale General Public Premises, person to person 755 E.Tr—row Hwy.
transfer from Richard Headley, to Arlene and Mike Graziano, (Michael's Inn)
for premises located at 755 E. Arrow Hwy. (Michael's
Inn).
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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Cruz
A proposed Resolution was presented designating Councilman
Res.#6656
Decker as Director of the Los Angeles County Division of
appmt.of Counc
the League of California Cities.
Decker, as Dir.
of League of
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
Calif.Cities
C.�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES
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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Mayor Res.#6657
Solem as Member to the City Selection Committee for appmt.of
the Southern California Rapid Transit District. Mayor Solem
to City
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: Selection
Committee
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING A CITY OF AZUSA MEMBER TO THE CITY SELECTION
COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RAPID TRANSIT
DISTRICT.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of On Sale General Public Premises, person to person 755 E.Tr—row Hwy.
transfer from Richard Headley, to Arlene and Mike Graziano, (Michael's Inn)
for premises located at 755 E. Arrow Hwy. (Michael's
Inn).
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15 1978 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A request was received from the Azusa Democratic Club Waiver of Aud.
for waiver of usual auditorium fees for the Jarvis -Gann fees for Az.
(Proposition 13), debate May 25th at 7:00 p.m., in the Democratic
Civic Auditorium. Club
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises/
recommending step raises/permanent status for the follow- Perm.Status
ing employees:
Name To Status Effective
1
1
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1475 conditionally approved a Variance request
to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 22', instead of
required 251, on property located at 1002 East Ghent
Street. (Case No. V-568 Martin Ricco). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1476 conditionally approved a Variance request
to permit lot width of 20', at the building line, instead
of required 601, on property located on the south side of
Fifth Street, east of Rockvale Avenue. 'Case No. 56<a
Lesny Development). No action taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1475
cond.appvd.Var.
(Case No.V-568
Martin Ricco)
P.C.Res.#1476
cond.appvd.Var.
(Case No -569
Lesny Developmt.),
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1477
tion No. 1477 conditionally approved Tentative Tract Map cond.appvd.
No. 34421, (south side of Fifth Street, east side of Tent.Tract
Rockvale Avenue - Lesny Development). No acticn taken Map No.34421
by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1478
tion No. 1478 conditionally granted a Variance to permit cond.grntd.Var.
a reduced front yard setback of 241, instead of required (Case No -V-570
25' on property located at 320 South Jackson Avenue. Maria Munoz)
(Case No. V-570 Maria Munoz). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1479
tion No. 1479 conditionally approved a Conditional Use cond.appvd.CiJP
Permit to allow a condominium development on property (Case No. C-201
located on the west side of Vernon Avenue between Sierra Johnny Johnson)
Madre and Tenth Street, (Case No. C-201 Johnny Johnson).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by Res-
C.
Ditsch
Pol.Off.
Permit to allow the addition of a day care center to a
Perm.Stat.(no inc.)
5/3/78
Assembly of God
M.
Jerome
Pol.Off.
Step 3
5/29/78
by Resolution No. 1481 denied a change of zone designation
N.
Huttner
Pol.Clk.
Avenue between Zacatecas Park and Paramount Street. (Case
Step 4
5/05/78
propty.)
P.
Orta
Pk.Maint.Man
I,CETA
Step 2
5/01/78
C.
Ortega
Pk.Maint.Man
I,CETA
Step 2
5/05/78
r,
J.
Garcia
Maint.Man I
Step 2
5/01/78
cD
L.�
Moved by Councilman
Moses,
seconded
by Councilman Crt;iz
and
unanimously carried to
approve
recommendation of the
Personnel
Board.
1
1
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1475 conditionally approved a Variance request
to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 22', instead of
required 251, on property located at 1002 East Ghent
Street. (Case No. V-568 Martin Ricco). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1476 conditionally approved a Variance request
to permit lot width of 20', at the building line, instead
of required 601, on property located on the south side of
Fifth Street, east of Rockvale Avenue. 'Case No. 56<a
Lesny Development). No action taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1475
cond.appvd.Var.
(Case No.V-568
Martin Ricco)
P.C.Res.#1476
cond.appvd.Var.
(Case No -569
Lesny Developmt.),
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1477
tion No. 1477 conditionally approved Tentative Tract Map cond.appvd.
No. 34421, (south side of Fifth Street, east side of Tent.Tract
Rockvale Avenue - Lesny Development). No acticn taken Map No.34421
by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1478
tion No. 1478 conditionally granted a Variance to permit cond.grntd.Var.
a reduced front yard setback of 241, instead of required (Case No -V-570
25' on property located at 320 South Jackson Avenue. Maria Munoz)
(Case No. V-570 Maria Munoz). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1479
tion No. 1479 conditionally approved a Conditional Use cond.appvd.CiJP
Permit to allow a condominium development on property (Case No. C-201
located on the west side of Vernon Avenue between Sierra Johnny Johnson)
Madre and Tenth Street, (Case No. C-201 Johnny Johnson).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission by Res-
P.C.Res.#1480
olution No. 1480 conditionally approved a Conditional Use
cond.appvd.CUP
Permit to allow the addition of a day care center to a
(Case No.0-203
church, on the property located at 534 North Alameda
Assembly of God
Avenue. (Case No. C-203 Assembly of God Church). No
Church)
action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission
P.C.Res.#1481
by Resolution No. 1481 denied a change of zone designation
denied zone
for the property located on the west side of Virginia
chng.(Case No.
Avenue between Zacatecas Park and Paramount Street. (Case
Z-203`Cal Tech
No. Z-203 Cal Tech property). No action taken by Council.
propty.)
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFSRNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1978
Planning Commission submitted a proposal to relocate a
single family residence from the Glendora area to 139
North Pasadena Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve relocation subject to
conditions recommended by the Planning Commission and
Building Department.
Page 6
Appvl.reloca.
of residence to
139 N.Pasadena
Ave.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdg.
'requesting a change of zone on property located at the Ord.zone chg.
northwest corner of Citrus Avenue and Foothill Blvd., (Case No.Z-204
the Winifred Stuart Mankowski property. Annex.No. 79)
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-204)
EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 79.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
v
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
G7 requesting a change of zone on property located at south-
west corner of Vernon & Sierra Madre Avenues.
Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-20'5
Johnny Johnson).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
requesting a change of zone on property located at 414
North Angeleno Avenue.
Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-206
John Conforti).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
andunanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A proposed Resolution was presented designating a stop
intersection at Virginia Avenue at Paramount Street,
northbound and southbound.
'Councilman Decker 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 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:
1st intro.rdg.
Ord.zone chg.
(Case Z-205
Johnny Johnson)
1st intro.rdg.
Ord.zone chng.
(Case Z-206
John Conforti)
Res.#6658,desig.
a stop inter-
section
5"9
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1978 Page 7
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Upon request by Council, City Attorney reported that 1st intro.rdg.
a new law was adopted by the Legislature, Section 53069.3 Ord.re:
California Government Code, which became effective Graffiti
January 1, 1977. This new law authorizes a City to
adopt an Ordinance to provide for the use of City funds
'to remove graffiti or other inscribed material from public or private property located within the City; he
then presented an Ordinance for introductory first
reading entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC FUNDS MR THE
REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
�-i City Administrator advised Council that it had adopted Rpt. on plan
p the County of Los Angeles Building Fee Schedule at its check fees
v last meeting, however, it was felt by Council that a
clarification of plan check fees should be provided.
Director of Public Works presented an oral report on
City's building fee schedule, and clarification of plan
check fees. He advised that plan check fees had gone
up substantially because of state mandated energy
standards, which apply to all building. These increases will
enable the Building Department to continue to pay for its
operation.
Acting Fire Chief presented quotes from three dealers on Appvl.waiving
a 1978 Chevrolet Nova, and requested Colmcil waive bidding proced.
bidding procedure finding it impracticable, useless, or on Fire Dept.
uneconomical in such instance to follow such procedures vehicle replace -
and that the public welfare would be promoted by dispen- ment
sing with the same.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve waiver
of bidding procedure and approve quote of Mark Christopher
Chevrolet.
Superintendent of Light and Power submitted fuel cost
Fuel cost
adjustment for May, 1978.
adjustment
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A request was received from the Azusa Unified School
Appvl.use of
District for use of City's ramp for Gladstone Street
City's ramp
School's Fashion Show, to be held on Tuesday, May 23,
1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry, s econded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be approved.
A request was received from the miscellaneous employees
Req.Cncl.
for Council to recognize the fact that they will not be
recognize misc.
represented by any other City Employee organization.
employees
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A request was received from Parents Association of
Req.for fin-
Edgewood Center for City to contribute $150.00 to send
ancial asst.
residents to state bowling tournament for Developmen-
from Parents
tally Disabled.
Assoc.of Edge -
wood Center
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1978 Page 8
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
On direction by Council, City Administrator revised the
description of Senior Citizen Office purpose and function.
It was observed by Mayor Solem that the Mayor's Committee
on Aging and the Senior Citizen's Office should be
combined, in order to dispel any notion that these two
organizations are separate from each other. It was the
consensus of Council to return revised description to
the City Administrator for further revision, combining
both the Mayor's Committee on Aging and the Senior
Citizen's Office operation.
Mayor Solem noted that Mrs. Rogers, volunteer worker, in
the Senior Citizen's Office was given an award by Los
Angeles County recognizing her work with senior citizens.
Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve
new agreement with the County Engineer of Los Angeles for
subdivision map checking and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute same. An Ordinance must be adopted
r, which sets the subdivision map checking fee equal to
that charged by the County.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
(1 and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director
of Public Works.
Sr.Citizen
Off ice
Appvl.Agmt.w/
Co.of L.A.for
subdivision
map checking
Director of Public Works and Chief of Police recommended that Change of
Council authorize the changing of the speed zone on Fncanto speed limit
Parkway between Huntington Drive and Fish Canyon Road from on Encanto
35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour and direct the Pkwy.
City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Director
of Public Works and Chief of Police.
Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police recommended Stop Inter -
that Council authorize a stop sign on Powell Avenue at its section at
intersection with Alosta Avenue, and direct City Attorney to Powell Ave.&
prepare necessary Resolution. Alosta Ave.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve above recommendation.
A proposed Resolution was presented designating a four-way Res.#6659
stop intersection at Fairvale and Gaillard. designating
a stop inter -
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: section
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Director of Public Works recommended for approval plans Appvl.plans
and specifications for Project No. 577, replacement of & specs for
water mains in Jackson and Vernon Avenues between Glad- Proj.No.577
stone Street and Paramount Avenue, and authorize City
Clerk to advertise for bids.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation.
Community Services Director explained projected Parcours Parcours Exer-
Exercise Trail at Northside Park. He showed Council a cise Trail at
layout of the course and signs noting exercise stops, Northside Park
courtesy of J. C. Penney Company.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and
'unanimnusly carried to approve parcours exercise trail at
Northside Park and prepare a letter of appreciation to
J. C. Penney Company.
City Administrator presented a proposed fee agreement, Anti -Trust
re: fees in connection with our anti-trust suit, against Suit Agrmt.
Southern California Edison Company, agreement has been
reviewed by the City Attorney. It is recommended that agree-
ment be approved.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agree-
ment and authorize Mayor to execute same.
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'7 Harvey, Water Equipment Repairman, for purpose of retire- Leonard Harvey,
Q ment, effective June 30, 1978. eff. 6/30/78
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation and prepare
a plaque.
Notice was received of the resignation of Police Officer Resign.of Steven
Steven Shubin, effective April 27, 1978, with request Shubin effec.
his name be,retained on the eligibility list. City Admin- 4/27/76
istrator advised Council Officer Shubin was on a proba-
tionary status, and therefore, his name could not be
retained on the eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm resignation of Officer
Shubin.
Notice was received of the resignation of Angelique Resign.of
Ferrio, Probationary Police Clerk, effective April 22, Angelique
1978. Ferrio eff.
4/22/76
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to confirm resignation.
Lt. Gilbert Trujillo requested Council permission to Appvl.attndc.
attend the annual training conference of the California G.Trujillo at
Law Enforcement Association of Record Supervisors to be CLEA of Record
held in San Luis Obispo on May 24, through 26, 1978. He Supervisors
also requested an advance of $131.00 and use of City May 24-26,1978
vehicle. This is a budgeted item,
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Chief of Police Elkins requested Council permission to Appvl.attndc.C.
attend the Annual Conference of the California Peace Elkins at CPOA
Officers Association at Newport Beach, May 14-18, 1978, May 14-18,1978
this is a budgeted item.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
Community Services Director addressed Council and pro- Advance reser-
vided a report in which he explained a proposal to alter vation trans -
;service area for the Azusa Senior Citizen Advance portation area
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 15 1978
Registration Transportation System to include residents
within the Azusa Unified School District, rather than
limited to Azusa City boundaries.
Weighing the advantages and disadvantages of this proposal
he asked for Council decision on the matter. Following a
discussion it was the consensus of Councilto have the
Community Service Director prepare a base service area
encompassing the Azusa Unified School District boundaries
and to provide to Council at its next regular meeting.
'A proposed Resolution was presented approving a repre-
sentative project area committee consisting of residen-
tial tenants, residential owner occupants, business
persons, representatives of community organizations, and
four additional residential tenants to be appointed by
the members of the Project Area Committee.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING.A REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE IN
THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREA.
a 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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
'ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Finance Officer asked for ratification by Council of
his placing City's liability insurance with an insurance
carrier, and further to request an Ordinance be adopted
establishing a self-insurance fund.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to ratify action
of Finance Officer for placing City's liability insurance
with Admiral Insurance Company, and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance to establish
City's self insurance retention fund.
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Committee
Self Insurance
Councilman Decker brought to Council's attention his Proposition A
feeling that a stand should be taken by Council re:
Proposition A (prevailing wage clause). He asked that
Council endorse this propostion because of prevailing
wage clause being an inflationary factor.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried by roll call to have a Resolution prepared
endorsing Propostion A. and urging voters to support the
measure. Councilman Cruz abstaining.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Ad in Miss
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve expendi- Calif.Pageant
ture of $39.00 for placing an ad in the Miss California Prgm.
Pageant Program.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Auth.to attend
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve atten- retirement
dance of Council and wives and City Administrator at dinner for G.
retirement dinner for former City Attorney George Wake- Wakefield
field, to be held at the Hungry Tiger Restaurant, in
West Covina, May 12, 1978.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 13 1978 Page 11
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that Resolution be
'adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman adjourned to Redevelopment Agency at 10:07 p.m.
Council re -convened from Redevelopment Agency at 10:10 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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C-. Time of Adjournment: 10:13 p.m.
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Warrants
Adj.to Re-dev.
Agency
Reconvened
Adjourn