HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 1978 - CCCIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 173 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 and led in the
salute to the flag.
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,
Moses, Solem
Also Present; City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Super-
intendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Director of Public Works Wells, Chief of
Police Elkins, Acting Fire Chief Schaad,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director
of Community Services Guarrera, City Clerk
Solis
Councilman Moses noted on page three of the Minutes of
meeting of July 3, 1978, the motion concerning claim of
Richard Davies, he had voted no, and motion showed a
unanimous vote. Minutes stand approved as corrected.
Q There was a presentation of exchange students from
Zacatecas and their chaperone. Gifts were given to each
of the children and the chaperone. A gift from the Mayor
of Zacatecas was presented to the Mayor of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to convene as the Redevelopment
Agency.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve Minutes of the June
19th meeting and July 3, 1978 Redevelopment meetings.
The Agency then adjourned as Council at 8:05 p.m.
A request was received from the Los Angeles County Fair
Association for permission to hang banners in the City
of Azusa announcing this year's Fair dates, from
September 15 through October 1, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Notice was received of an Alcoholic Beverage Control
application for On Sale Beer & Wine - Eating Place, for
purpose of dropping a partner for Guadalupe's, 817 West
Gladstone Street.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Mr. Dan McGrew addressed the Council and questioned the
fact that his business license for amusement machines
' at the Brunswick Azusa Bowl had been increased. He felt
that the increase was unfair and a burden.
Following discussion, during which it was pointed out that
the license ordinance was increased for the first time
since 1956, and was increased as a result of Proposition
13's limitation and freeze.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file,
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
7/3/78 mtg.,
as corrected
Exchange
students from
Zacatecas
Convene as
CRA
Adjourned
Appvl.to hang
banner (L.A.
County Fair)
ABC Notice
Gua—drupe rs
(817 W. Glad-
stone Street)
Remarks by
Dan McGrew
reebus.lic.
fees
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978
A proposed Resolution was presented initiating action by
the City of Azusa for annexation of certain property
known as the Winifred Stuart Mankowski Trust (northwest
corner of Citrus Avenue and Foothill Blvd.) Said
property has been before Council for pre -zoning.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE ANNEXA-
TION OF CERTAIN INHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 79 TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
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
Mayor Solem brought up the matter of the possibility of
annexing the Canyon Inn and Hinkley's El Encanto and
certain other San Gabriel Canyon property to the City.
He advised that he had been in contact with members of
LAFCO and the Mayor of Glendora, who is also a LAFCO
member, and all were agreeable to Azusa's annexation
of this property.
After further discussion, it was
' Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to direct the City Administrator
and Planning Director to investigate further possibility
of annexation of this property, with report back to
Council at its next meeting.
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Res. #6688
re:Annexation
#79
Possible Annex.
of Canyon propty
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/
recommending step raise/permanent status for the following Perm.Status
employees:
Name
R. Garcia Util.Clk.Cshr.CETA Step 2 7/16/78
A. Cavazos Util.Clk.Cshr.CETA Step 2 7/21/78
M. Knecht Acct.Clk.CETA Step 3 7/25/78
J. Naranjo Maint.Man I CETA Step 4 7/04/78
D. Ryan Water Foreman Perm.Stat. 7/17/78
(no incr.)
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and
unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the
Personnel Board.
Personnel Board requested Council adopt the specifications Appvl.classif.
for the classification of Apprentice Lineman, position to Apprentice
' be compensated at range 120.5. Lineman
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the
Personnel Board.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1507
tion No. 1507 conditionally approved a Variance permitting cond.appvd.Var.
an overheight fence of 6', instead of the permitted 42", (Case V-584
within a required front yard setback, on property located Assembly of God
at 534 North Alameda Avenue. (Case No. V-584 Assembly of Church)
God Church). No action taken by Council.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1508 conditionally granting a Variance request to
permit an overheight fence of 61, instead of the permitted
3'611, within 5' of a side property line adjacent to a side
street, on the property located at 145 North Orange Avenue.
(Case No. V-585 Frank Romo). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion #1509 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit
to allow the reopening of an existing non -conforming use
(drive-in business without CUP), on the property located
at 1399 San Gabriel Canyon Road. (Case No. C-198 Fred
White). No action taken by Council.
The City Attorney advised that he had no items for the
agenda other than he requested Council adjourn to
executive session at the end of the meeting in order to
discuss matter of litigation with Hallcraft Homes.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted
showing a balance of $3,821,003.15, as of June 30, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator submitted a monthly report from
the Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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P.C.Res.#1508
cond.grntd.Var.
(Case V-585
Frank Romo)
P.C.Res.#1509
cond.appvd.CUP
(Case C-198
Fred White)
Remarks by
City Attorney
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Monthly Rpts.
The City Administrator submitted communication from the Req.for annex.
Board of Trustees of Azusa Pacific College requesting to City, by
information re: posture of Council vis a vis possibility Azusa Pacific
of annexation of college owned property to the City of College
Azusa.
Following discussion, it was
.Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to pursue the possibility of
annexation of above property subject to zoning conditions.
Councilman Cruz requested Planning Director investigate
type of zoning required and report back to Council.
Southern California Gas Company requested Council's Appvl.site for
support in form of a letter or Resolution to the Public liquefied
Utilities Commission, for a liquefied natural gas instal- natural gas
lation at Point Conception. The gas company is seriously installation
concerned that it will be unable to supply natural gas @Point Con -
needs in the 1980's without such an installation. ception
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the liquefied
natural gas installation site at Point Conception.
A claim was presented againstthe City by Gloria Gonzales Claim vs City
for alleged damage to her car by City vehicle. Damage (Gloria
occurred on May 313 1978, in the amount of $37.00. It Gonzales)
was the recommendation of the Chief of Police that payment
of claim be denied.
Councilman Fry noted he had received a call from Mrs.
Gonzales and that as a result of the discussion he requested
that Chief of Police contact Mrs. Gonzales for further
investigation.
The City Administrator submitted a Resolution confirming Res.#66$9
report of Director of Public Works for the cost of removal re;Weed
of weeds, etc. from various properties in the city, with Abatement
the charges for same.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Page 4
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Notice was received of the appointment of Mrs. Bertha
Dixon, as Probationary Police Clerk, effective July 18,
1978.
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by toll call to approve the
appointment.
The Chief of Police requested Officer Kuebler be reim-
bursed for wrist watch lost while applying physical
restraint to a suspect, the watch was valued at $60.00
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Appvl.appmt.
B.Dixon,as
Prob.Pol.Clk.,
eff.7/1$/78
Appvl.replace-
ment of watch
for Off.Kuebler
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA; CONFIRMING
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COST OF
REMOVAL OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT FROM PARK-
WAYS, SIDEWALKS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE ASSESSMENT
THEREOF UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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
Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Dorothy
Resignation
t.
Hilton, Senior Secretary in the Planning Department,
of.Dorothy
effective September 15, 1978, with request her name be
Hilton,Sr.Sec.,
V
retained on the eligibility list.
eff. 9/15/78
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation with
regret and that her name be placed on the eligibility
list and she be presented with a plaque.
Notice was received of the resignation of Roger Keith
Resignation
Recreation Supervisor, effective August 7, 1978.
of R.Keith,
Rec.Su ervisor,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
eff.8/78
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
'
Director of Public Works noted that at the last regular
Appvl.appmt.
City Council meeting, Mr. Orozco was appointed as Welder's
J.Cvetezar,
Helper, since that time Mr. Orozco has refused the appoint-
as Welder's
ment. Mr. Joseph Cvetzar is number three on the eligi-
Helper eff.
bility list and by the opinion of staff is the best qual-
7/18/76
ified to fill the vacancy:;.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
The Director of Public Works recommended Council approve
Appvl.addnl.
additional compensation equal to one step increase for
compensation
Samuel Baldon, while acting in a higher capacity as Water
for S.Baldon
Foreman.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Notice was received of the appointment of Mrs. Bertha
Dixon, as Probationary Police Clerk, effective July 18,
1978.
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by toll call to approve the
appointment.
The Chief of Police requested Officer Kuebler be reim-
bursed for wrist watch lost while applying physical
restraint to a suspect, the watch was valued at $60.00
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Appvl.appmt.
B.Dixon,as
Prob.Pol.Clk.,
eff.7/1$/78
Appvl.replace-
ment of watch
for Off.Kuebler
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Page 5
The City Administrator submitted communication from Appvl.hiring
Director of Community Services noting that the Senior Site Mgr. D.
Nutrition Program had hired Mrs. Dorothy Keith as Site Keith,Sr.
Manager. This position is funded under Title VII, and Nutrition
is a part-time position. Prgm.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the hiring of Mrs.
Dorothy Keith.
Councilman Cruz directed the Community Services Director Rpt.on Sr.
to report on the makeup of the Senior Citizens Committee Citizens
in order to study feasibility of enlarging the committee. Committee
City Administrator presented the LCC brochure and program LCC Mtg.
for the League meeting in September to Council, for infor-
mation.
The City Administrator presented to Council a request to Graffiti
furnish the Teen Post with equipment for graffiti removal removal
LrD (drop cloths, brushes, etc.) (Teen Post)
Rt,
�. Teen Post director, Art Morales in response to how much
money would suffice, stated that $100.00 would adequately
provide him with necessary equipment.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment
of $100.00 for requested equipment.
Mayor Solem recognized Richard Davies in the audience and Remarks by
extended the floor to him to address Council. R. Davies
Mr. Davies brought up the matter of his claim against the
City and missing property (a rifle). He expressed dis-
satisfaction with city's action regarding his claim.
City Clerk read in full Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6690
of warrants by the city, for end of fiscal year 1977-78. Warrants
1977-78
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 Moses
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, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City for beginning of fiscal year
1978-79
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted.
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of
the Council:
Res.#6691
Warrants
1978-79
4, °9
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 17, 1978 Page 6
AYES: Councilmen: Decker; Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Fry commended Chief of Police Elkins and Plan-
ning Director Fitzsimmons for correction of conditions at
Third Street and Vernon Avenue, and Safeway Market.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Ord.re:
and carried by roll call to instruct the City Attorney to Mayoral
draft an Ordinance requiring a mayoral candidate to resign Candidate
councilmanic post prior to registering as a candidate.
Councilman Cruz dissenting.
Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:12 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:57 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to authorize purchase of a gift
►'D for the Mayor of Zacatecas and his wife.
t-� Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
�—+ and unanimously carried to adjourn.
V
U Time of Adjournment: 9:55 p.m.
City Cler
Next Resolution #6692
' Next Ordinance #2062
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Recessed
Reconvened
Gift for
Mayor of
Zacatecas &
his wife
Adjourn