HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 3, 1978 - CC (2)CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 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.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Moses,
Solem
Absent: Councilman: Cruz
In the absence of Rev. Nelson, invocation was given by
Rev. Frank Herber of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints.
Present at Roll Call: City Attorney Newton, City Admin-
istrator Dangleis, Finance Officer
Cooney, Superintendent of Light &
Power Gerharz, Director of Public
Works Wells, Chief of Police Elkins,
Fire Chief Littlefield, Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, Director of
d� Community Services Guarrera, Deputy
City Clerk Bath.
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There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the
b regular meeting of June 19th, and the adjourned meeting
of June 27th stand approved as written.
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Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation
Appvl.Min.6/19
reg.mtg. & 6/27
adj.mtg.
Mrs. Jessie O'Shea, of the Azusa Little League, spoke Fireworks
before Council against the fireworks stand at the Oaktree Stand at
Center, on Cerritos and Arrow Hwy. The fireworks stand Oaktree
sponsored by the Ayudese Club, Mrs. O'Shea said was in Center
violation of the Azusa Municipal Code as follows:
Section 8.36.040 Sales Permit
a) Has a bonafide sponsoring membership of at least
twenty adults and supports'youth programs solely
for students of Azusa Unified School District.
b) Has:
1. Its principal and permanent meeting place
in the City limits,
2. Been organized and established in the City
for a minimum of three years continuously
preceeding the filing of the application
for the permit.
3. A bonafide sponsoring membership of at
least twenty adults who meet regularly
within the City.
Supporting Mrs. O'Shea's remarks were representatives of
the Boy Scout Troop 410, William Driever and John Fitch,
Darrell Gardner of the Azusa National Little League,
G. Engle, Sr. of Azusa Eagles and Mrs. Antonio Rubio of
the Azusa Band Boosters.
' Victoria Cruz member of the Ayudese Club spoke in defense
of remarks presented.
After much discussion concerning above requirements for
operation of fireworks stand, and further testimony from
Fire Chief Littlefield, Fernando Rubio and Art Morales,
it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to order the Azusa
Fire Department to revoke the fireworks permit for the
Ayudese Club, immediately based upon findings set forth
by the Azusa Municipal Code that the Ayudese Club was not
a qualified applicant.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
Mrs. Jennie Avila of the Azusa Council of Social Agencies
addressed Council to discuss the roll of the Azusa Council
of Social Agencies in appointing a member to the East
San Gabriel Valley Consortium Board of Directors. She
was advised that since she had not responded to Council's
questions, through the City Administrator, concerning
make up of the Azusa Council of Social Agencies; the
Consortium has now taken steps to amend its by-laws to
provide that the community based agency from Azusa will
now be selected by the Azusa Ministerial Association.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that Council recess as City
Council, and convene as Redevelopment Agency at 9:27
The Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Appointment
of mbr. to
ESGV Consortium
Convened to
Redevelopment
p.m. Agency
Adjourned
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to reconvene as City Council.
A request was receives: from the Azusa High Drill Team
1W to aint house numbers on curbs from July 10th thru 15th,
197, as a fund raising project for parade transportation.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Q and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raise/permanent status for the
following employee:
Name To Status Effective
Y. Covarrubias Int.Med.Typ.Clk.(CETA) Step 2 7/16/78
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unA.nimously carried to approve recommendation of the
Personnel Board.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending revision of class specifications for the
Water Utility Superintendent position. The City Adminis-
trator provided information that educational standards
had been raised but no increase in salary had been sug-
gested. He advised Council that at the present time the
salary cannot be elevated.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to leave requirements as they are,
deny the recommendation of the Personnel Board, and
request immediate recruitment for a Water Utility Super-
intendent.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1501 conditionally granted a Variance request
to permit sign area of 338 sq. ft., instead of the per-
mitted 150 sq. ft., on property located at 902 E. Alosta
Avenue (Kentucky Fried Chicken, Case No. V-582 Investcal
'Realty). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1502 conditionally approved a Variance permitting
a reduced rear yard setback of 5', instead of the required
25' and lot coverage of 49%, instead of the permitted
35% on the property located at 1362 North Alameda Avenue
(Case No. V-583 Leslie Steele). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1503 conditionally approved a Conditional Use
Permit to allow steel fabrication and a small forging
operation in an M-2 zone on the property located at
Req.from Azusa
High Drill Team
to paint house
numbers on
curbs
Step Raises/
Perm.Status
Revision of
class specs
for Water
Utility
Superintendent
P.C.Res.#1501
cond.appvd.Var.
(Case No.V-582
Investcal Realty)
P.C.Res.#1502
cond.appvd.
Var.(Case V-583
Leslie Steele)
P.C.Res.#1503
cond.appvd.
CUP (C-209
Robert Rodecker )
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830 North Vernon Avenue (Case No. C-209 Robert Rodecker).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1504
tion No. 1504 conditionally approved a Tentative Parcel
cond.appvd.Tent.
Map No. 11012 (Stater Brothers Center). No action taken
Parcel Map No.
by Council.
11012 (Stater
Bros.)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1505
tion No. 1505 certified the final Environmental Impact
certified
Report for the Azusa Central Business District Project,
final EIR
(Community Redevelopment Agency). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1506
tion No. 1506 recommended adoption of the proposed recomm.adopt.
Redevelopment Plan. No action by Council. Redevlpmt.plan
The City Attorney advised Council that the claim of Claim vs City
Richard Davies against the City, that was denied by (Richard Davies)
Council at its meeting of June 19, 1978, for non-
compliance with Section 911.2 of the California Code
M (lateness in filing of claim) is not appropriate. He
M requested Council reconsider the claim. Evidence was
presented by way of a staff report that a good faith
effort was made to return the property pursuant to the
direction of a court order and ultimate destruction of
the property nine months after the effort to return it,
therefore there is no liability on the part of the City.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and aawAaous1-y-oa.rried by roll call to deny the claim
on the basis of the City having made a good faith effort CA RRscrEp
to return the property to its owner. Counc Cruz dissenting. atJi+ y 0r'4
Kas
Lyle Moritz, former Detective in the Azusa Police Depart-
ment gave testimony in support of above motion.
Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for the Fuel Cost
month of July, 1978. Adjustment
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator submitted, for Council approval, Appvl.plans
plans and specifications for a 20" transmission main in & specs for
Crescent Drive from Vernon to Angeleno Avenues. Estimated Project No.
cost of the project is $65,000., and money is budgeted 583
for the project.
The Director of Public Works
approve Project No. 583, and
advertise for bids.
recommended that Council
authorize the City Clerk to
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
'The City Administrator presented a Notice of Completion
for Project No. 571, construction of traffic signal
system at the intersection of Irwindale Avenue and
First Street.
The Director of Public Works recommended that Council
approve Project No. 571 and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion, and direct
City Clerk to file same with the Los Angeles County
Recorder.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Direc-
tor of Public Works.
Notice of
Completion for
Project No -571
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the $200.
offer.
Notice was received from the Finance Officer, of the Appvl.appmt.
appointment of Doris Buelow, as Acting Accounting Assis- D.Buelow,as
tant as of July 33 1978, with a request to the Personnel Acctg.Asst.
Board for a closed promotional examination to fill the eff.7/3/78
permanent position.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A communication was received from the Director of Community
Services requesting Council approve the re -submittal of
plans and specifications for certain improvements to
Northside Park, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids. This is a federally funded project and the
state has approved these improvements.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
The Mayor informed Council he was appointing Kenneth Akin
as replacement for retiring Dr. Coffin, on the Planning
Commission.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled;
Appvl.req.to
advertise for
bids for
improvements
to Northside
Park
Appmt.Ken Akin
as mbr.of the
Planning
Commission
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The City Administrator presented the claim vs City by
Claim vs City
Dawn Denise Petersen, 630 N. Cerritos Avenue, Azusa, for
(Dawn Petersen)
alleged damage to her vehicle by City Police unit, on
June 28, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to deny claim and refer to City's
insurance adjuster.
A request was received that Daniel Ryan be compensated,
Appvl.req.for
by a one step increase, for acting in a higher capacity
1 step incr.for
as Water Utility Superintendent, since the retirment of
actg.in higher
Herb Grosdidier.
capacity
(D. Ryan)
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Item 6-f on the printed Agenda was withdrawn, as action
Item 6-f
by Council was not necessary.
withdrawn
Notice was received of the appointment of Manuel D. Orozco
Appvl.appmt.of
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as Welder's Helper, effective July 5, 1978.
D.Orozco, as
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Welder's Helper
Mov9d by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
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and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
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Notice was received of the resignation of Norma Jean
Resignation
Huttner, Police Clerk, effective July 8, 1978.
of N.Huttner,
eff.7/8/78
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
A communication was received from the Finance Officer,
Appvl.$200.bid
requesting Council accept a bid of $200. for one surplus
for surplus
1966 Pontiac. He noted that the offer is from a City
1966 vehicle
employee Victor Garcia, and he concurs with the $200.
offer.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the $200.
offer.
Notice was received from the Finance Officer, of the Appvl.appmt.
appointment of Doris Buelow, as Acting Accounting Assis- D.Buelow,as
tant as of July 33 1978, with a request to the Personnel Acctg.Asst.
Board for a closed promotional examination to fill the eff.7/3/78
permanent position.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
A communication was received from the Director of Community
Services requesting Council approve the re -submittal of
plans and specifications for certain improvements to
Northside Park, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids. This is a federally funded project and the
state has approved these improvements.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
The Mayor informed Council he was appointing Kenneth Akin
as replacement for retiring Dr. Coffin, on the Planning
Commission.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled;
Appvl.req.to
advertise for
bids for
improvements
to Northside
Park
Appmt.Ken Akin
as mbr.of the
Planning
Commission
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 3, 1978
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res.#6685 re:
APPOINTING MR. KENNETH AKIN AS MEMBER OF THE PLANNING
appmt. to
COMMISSION.
Planning
Commission
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: Cruz
The Mayor informed Council he was appointing Mrs. Sally
Appvl.appmt.
Fillinger as member of the Library Commission. Mrs.
Sally.Fillinger
Fillinger will fill vacancy created by appointment of
as mbr. of the
Mr. Akin to the Planning Commission.
Library Comm.
d' Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Res.#6686 re:
appmt. to
M A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Library
x APPOINTING MRS. SALLY FILLINGER AS MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY Commission
A COMMISSION.
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: Cruz
The Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res.#6687
payment of warrants by the City. Warrants
Councilman Fry 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 Fry, 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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Councilman Decker stated he had received complaints from Truck route
residents of the Coney Avenue and Third Street area, on 3rd &
requesting that the truck route through their area be Coney Ave.
eliminated as the semi trucks are breaking up the pavement.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Public
Works Director for report back to Council.
Councilman Fry asked that a letter of thanks be sent to all Ltr.of thanks
cities who gave their assistance in Azusa's time of need to cities asst.
on June 23, 1978, the Norac explosion and resulting fire. in Norac,Inc.
fire
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to 7:30 P.m., Monday
July 10, 1978, in the Civic Auditorium, for a joint
public hearing on the proposed Redevelopment Plan for
the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project.
Time of Adjournment: 10:05 p.m.
epu y y er t
Next Resolution ##6688
Next Ordinance ##2062
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