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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 5, 1978 - CC (2)0001 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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 Call to Order salute to the flag. 1 Mr. Charles Lewis, President of the Chamber of Commerce Pres.of Miss 'presented Miss Azusa, Susan Gilbert and her Princesses Azusa & her Debra Jantzen and Stacy Wright, to the Council. Miss court Azusa thanked the Council, and the citizens of the City, for the privilege of serving as Miss Azusa; she further thanked Council for all the attentions given her. Councilman Fry presented a plaque to Mrs. Dorothy Hilton Pres.of plaque retiring Senior Secretary in the Planning Department for to D. Hilton her years of dedicated service to the City of Azusa. Councilman Cruz presented a plaque to Mr. Roger Keith, Pres.of plaque former Recreation Superintendent for his years of to Roger Keith service to the City. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public PUb.Hrg.on Hearing on an appeal from denial by Planning Commission appeal for a Resolution No. 1514, which denied requested change of zone change zone from C-2 to R -3b3 on property located at 224 N. (Z-208 Mrs. Azusa Avenue. (Case Z-208 Zanib Khardin), the Mayor Zanib Khardin) declared the hearing open. The City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication on August 24, 1978, and proof of posting on August 25, 1978. 'Mrs. Nasim Waheed, daughter of the appellant Mrs. Zanib Khardin, addressed Council requesting approval of her mother's appeal from denial by the Planning commission. She felt that the area in question is primarily residential, and has been so used in her mother'B many years of ownership, and also observed that she (Mrs. Khardin) would continue this use if permitted to do so. The Planning Director, in response to a question by Council, stated that he had recommended that the change of zone be permitted, giving as a basis for his recom- mendation the fact that historically this property has Invocation was given by Rev. Frank Herber of the Church Invocation of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call Moses, Solem Also Present: Acting City Attorney Lennard, Acting City Administrator Cooney, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Chief of Police Elkins, Director of Public Works Wells, Fire Chief Littlefield, Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis Minutes of the regular meeting of August 213 1978, were Appvl.Min.of d" approved as presented which included two corrections as 8/21/78, as M follows: 1) page 8 second paragraph motion concerning corrected the Senior Citizen Nutrition Committee was amended to A read: Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and carried by roll call to recommend, to the Senior Citizen Nutrition Committee, that members be increased from 10 to 12. Councilmen Fry and Decker dissenting. 2) motion on proposed appointment of Mr. Luke LaValle as member of the Senior Citizen Nutrition Committee was corrected to delete "and unanimously carried." Mr. Charles Lewis, President of the Chamber of Commerce Pres.of Miss 'presented Miss Azusa, Susan Gilbert and her Princesses Azusa & her Debra Jantzen and Stacy Wright, to the Council. Miss court Azusa thanked the Council, and the citizens of the City, for the privilege of serving as Miss Azusa; she further thanked Council for all the attentions given her. Councilman Fry presented a plaque to Mrs. Dorothy Hilton Pres.of plaque retiring Senior Secretary in the Planning Department for to D. Hilton her years of dedicated service to the City of Azusa. Councilman Cruz presented a plaque to Mr. Roger Keith, Pres.of plaque former Recreation Superintendent for his years of to Roger Keith service to the City. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public PUb.Hrg.on Hearing on an appeal from denial by Planning Commission appeal for a Resolution No. 1514, which denied requested change of zone change zone from C-2 to R -3b3 on property located at 224 N. (Z-208 Mrs. Azusa Avenue. (Case Z-208 Zanib Khardin), the Mayor Zanib Khardin) declared the hearing open. The City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication on August 24, 1978, and proof of posting on August 25, 1978. 'Mrs. Nasim Waheed, daughter of the appellant Mrs. Zanib Khardin, addressed Council requesting approval of her mother's appeal from denial by the Planning commission. She felt that the area in question is primarily residential, and has been so used in her mother'B many years of ownership, and also observed that she (Mrs. Khardin) would continue this use if permitted to do so. The Planning Director, in response to a question by Council, stated that he had recommended that the change of zone be permitted, giving as a basis for his recom- mendation the fact that historically this property has �5® 1 11 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, been mostly used for residential purposes. While the General Plan called for the area to be developed commercial he felt that -the plan should be modified to permit residential use in the area. No one else in the audience wishing to speak, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to close the hearing. aoo�a� 5, 1978 Page 2 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz 'and carried by roll call to approve the appeal for requested change of zone and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Councilman Moses dissent- ing, and Mayor Solem abstaining. 1 The continued item from the August 21st meeting, concerning Azusa All a request from Azusa Jr. All American Football for American financial assistance was again brought before Council. Football Following advisement from the Acting City Administrator in which he provided financial data concerning inadequate funding in the budget for a request for this nature, 1t was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to deny the request. The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office on Thursday, August 31, 1978, at 10:00 a.m, for the annual asphaltic paving materials and rental of certain specialized equipment and four bids were received as follows: ITEM NO. 1 ons ype I Asphaltic Concrete FOB plant site w/85-100 Paving Asphalts 3/4" max aggregate, med grading 1/2" max aggregate, med grading 3/8" max aggregate, med grading No. 4 max aggregate, med grading Delivery Charge per ton ITEM NO. lA (Alternate Bid to #1) ons a II Asphaltic Concrete FOB plantsite w/b5-100 Paving Asphalts 3/4" max aggregate, med grading 1/2" max aggregate, med grading 3/8" max aggregate, med grading No. 4 max aggregate, med grading Delivery Charge per ton ITEM NO. 2 our y rental of 8 Ton Roller, operated and maintained Combined delivery and pick up charge Hourly rental of 12 Ton Roller Combined delivery and pick up charge $10.86 lo.86 10.86 lo.86 1.53 10.86 1o.86 1o.86 io.86 1.53 30.43 70.00 30.43 70.00 Bids for Annual Asphaltic Paving Materials (Low Bidder Industrial Asphalt) 10.87 10.87 O� E-4 a �a x aaA 11.13 $10.87 $10.87 $11.13 10.87 lo.87 11.13 10.87 11.13 11.13 10.87 11.40 11.66 12.68 1.8o 1.75 10.87 10.87 11.13 10.87 10.87 11.13 10.87 11.13 11.13 10.87 11.4o 11.66 12.68 1.80 1.75 33.00 50.00 35.00 160.00 200.00 100.00 33.00 50.00 40.00 160.00 200.00 100.00 ITEM No. 3 our y rental of Barber -Greene w/Preco Equip or equal spreader w/3 man crew 107.86 120.00 125.00 Combined delivery and pick up charge 105.00 160.00 200.00 It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that Council award the contract to Industrial Asphalt, low bidder, and direct the City Clerk to return bidders guarantees to unsuccessful bidders, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. 110.00 200.00 248' ,. 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen- dation of the Director of Public Works. Council convened as the Redevelopment Agency at 8:00 p.m. There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the meeting of August 21, 1978 stand approved as written. The Acting Executive Director submitted proposed Resolu- tion approving the Redevelopment Plan for the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. Director Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZ- ING SUBMITTAL OF SAID REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. �+ Moved by Director Decker, seconded by Director Fry M and unanimously carried by roll call that further u= reading be waived. x `a Moved by Director Decker, seconded by Director Fry that Q the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of .theiAgency: AYES: Directors: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Directors: None ABSENT: Directors: None o6o�i 1978 Page 3 Convened as CRA Ap8vl.Min. 1/78 mtg. Res. #12 Moved by Director Fry, seconded by Director Decker Appvl. ltr.re: 'and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize letter Fiscal Review be sent in response to report of the Fiscal Review Com- Committee mittee for the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. At 8:05 P.m. it was Moved by Director Decker, seconded by Director Fry and unanimously carried to adjourn as CRA and reconvene as City Council. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize letter be sent in response to report of the Fiscal Review Committee for the proposed Redevelopment Plan for the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. A proposed Resolution was presented certifying the final EIR for the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 'CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE ENVIRON- MENTAL IMPACTS OF SAID PROJECT. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll all that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Reconvened as City Council Appvl.ltr.re: Fiscal Review Committee Res.#6701 certifying final EIR 246'1 1 00% = CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 Page 4 AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdg. approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan for the appvg.& adopt. Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. Community Redevelopment Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading Plan an Ordinance entitled: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived: Mrs. F. Running addressed Council re: what she felt to Mrs. F.Running be exorbitant utility bills. She stated that she did addressed not use utilities to any great extent and that this fact Council did not warrant these excessively high charges. LM The Director of Public Works in response to a request 34 for information by Council stated that the water meter has been changed several times and apart from a minor leak on the City's side of the meter, there appears to be no reason for indication of excessive charges. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to hold in abeyance, light and water bills for Mrs. F. Running, pending utility bill check for the next month. Notification was submitted to Council of a seminar hosted Seminar on by Alexander Grant & Company, in Downey re: City officials reduced providing public services on the basis of reduced property propty.revenues tax revenues. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from the Azusa City Library of Ratification appointment of Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan as representative of appmts. and Mrs. Louese Davies as alternate to the Lay Advisory (Metro Lib. Board of the Metropolitan Cooperative Library System, Sys.) and requested Council ratification. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to ratify appointment of Mrs. Lydia Wheelehan, with Mrs. Louese Davies as alternate to the Lay Advisory Board of the Metropolitan Coopera- tive Library System. A proposed Resolution was presented commending David Res.#6702 Houts, former Police Officer for his years of service commending Pol. to the City. Off. D. Houts City Cle3k read the Resolution in full. 'Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolu- tion be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Richard M. Kreisler, 11661 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, representative of the Azusa Police Relief Association addressed Council stating the Association's views that the Golden Days celebration should be cancel- led in order to re -direct funds for use by the Police Department, which also would remove the excessive policing needed for the event. He submitted a petition Azusa Police Relief Assoc. rep.addressed Council A 1 1 1 1 1 1 000J.1 r I CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 52 1978 Page 5 containing approximately 700 signatures of Azusa residents opposed to the Golden Days celebration. No action taken by Council. The Azusa Herald requested Council authorize the publica- Appvl.ad in Az, tion of a full page ad in its special Golden Days edition, Herald special at.the cost of $800. G.D.edition Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve purchase of $800. ad in special Golden Days edition of the Azusa Herald. A communication was received from recommending step raises/permanent employees: NAME the Personnel Board Step raises/ status for the following Perm.Status To Status Effective D. Wilson PW Maint.Man I, CETA Step 2 1/27/78 2 4/17/78 B. Montes PW Maint.Man I, CETA Step 2 4/03/78 L. Lopez PW Maint.Man I, CETA Step Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel Board. The Personnel Board was advised by the Los Aneples County Office of Personnel that the City's usage of job classifi-- cation titles, which indicate a preference for sex .where: sex is not a bonafide occupational qualification, is in conflict with the Equal Opportunity Commission Guidelines on sex discrimination. It is the recommendation of the Personnel Board that Council adopt revised classification titles in the follow- ing affected departments: Public Works/Maintenance Public Works/Water Public Works/Building Community Services/Parks Light & Power Light & Power/Consumer Service Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of the Personnel Board, and direct revision of the complement. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1516 conditionally approved a Variance to permit reduced front setbacks of 4.5' for 29 units along Sierra Madre Avenue and reduced rear setbacks of 4.5' for 31 units along the Azusa Greens Golf Course, on property located on the south side of Sierra Madre Avenue between Lori Ann and Virginia Ann Avenues(Case No. V-588 Meadow Greens Homeowners Association). No action taken by Council. A proposed Resolution was presented declaring City's intention to vacate a portion of Pasadena Avenue. Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A CERTAIN PORTION OF PASADENA AVENUE AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A HEARING THEREON. Moved by Councilman Decker, -seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Rev.of job classif. titles re: sex discrimi- nation P.C.Res.#1516 appvd.Var. (Case No -V-588 Meadow Greens Homeowners Association) Res -#6703 vacation of portion of Pasadena Ave. 242 C 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5s 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 Mayor Solem requested Director of Public Works to take the necessary steps to prepare a deed which adequately 'provides for transfer of ownership of all property in question to Mykola Kysylyczak and Olga Szlanta. A proposed Resolution was presented making application to the Local Agency Formation Commission to initiate proceedings for Annexation No. 80 (Duarte) Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF IAS ANGELES COUNTY REQUESTING INITIATION d OF PROCEEDINGS FOR AN ANNEXATION PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1977. tt7 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry a 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 The Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve the Notice of Completion for Project No. 575 patio enclosure at Memorial Park, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion and direct the City Clerk to file same with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom- mendation of the Director of Public Works. Council received a communication and report from the Chief of Police dealing with the impound of an auto- mobile belonging to Mr. Fred Grimes. Mr. Grimes requested that the city reimburse him in the amount of $61. for impound fees. After consideration of the facts presented, it was Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that request be denied. The Finance Officer submitted a list of bidders for surplus transformers in the Light Department. T & R 'Electric Supply Co., Inc. of Colman, South Dakota, was high bidder, in the amount of $6,629.50, and it was his recommendation that it be accepted. 001 1978 age Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen- dation and award bid to T & R Electric Co., Inc. of South Dakota. Notice was received of the resignation of Marcia Cardenas, Police Clerk, CETA, effective September 29 1978. .9 Res.#6704 Annex.#80 Appvl.Notice of Completion Memorial Park patio enclo- sure Impound fees (Fred Grimes) Surplus trans- formers in Light Dept. (T&R Electric high bidder) Resign.of M. Cardenas,eff. 9/2/78 240 1 1 CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Notice was received of the resignation of Frank Bauder, Maintenance Man I, CETA, effective August 25, 1978. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. 000�I1978 age 7 Resign.of F. Bauder eff. 8/25/76 Notice was received of the appointment of Albert Jablonski, Appmt. A. I as Water Equipment Repairman, in the Public Works Department,Jablonski as effective September 6, 1978. Water Equip. Re airman,eff. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry 9/6/78 and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. A request was received for confirmation of the appointment Confirmation of Edward Vasquez as Apprentice Lineman, probationary status,of appmt.E. effective August 24, 1978. Vasquez, Appren- tice Lineman, Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz eff. 8/24/78 and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment. nA request was received from Irene Gilbertson, Assistant LID Civil Defense Director and Eric Pfisterer, Radiological Protection Officer to attend a seminar on Nuclear Pro- tection in Sacramento, California, September 26 through 29, 1978. Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request. Notice was received from the Chief of Police of his action in suspending Police Officer Grasso for 30 days, without pay. Suspension to be effective September 131 1978. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to approve suspension, without pay, of Officer Grasso, and for this matter to be presented to the Personnel Board. Notice was received of the appointment of Skip Staal as Reserve Police Officer, effective September 61 1978. Moved by CouncJlman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. Appvl.attndc. seminar,I. Gilbertson & E.Pfisterer Suspension (Officer Grasso) Appvl.appmt. S.Staal, as Reserve Pol. Officer,eff. 9/6/78 A communication was received requesting approval of a Free fine Library free fine period, from 5 p.m. Saturday, October period in 7 through 9 a.m. Monday, October 16, this free fine Azusa City period will encompass two weekends, and is an excellent Library way to recover long overdue materials. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve request. Acting City Administrator reviewed Council Pending items, Council Pend - observing that list items 1, 2 and 3 and item requesting ing items public relations course for City employees are still reviewed pending. Mayor Solem noted communication received from Norma Santa Cruz expressing dissatisfaction with her requested repair of sidewalk in from of her house, six years ago. This has not been acted upon. The Director of Public Works stated that for some unknown reason the request was not followed through when made, however, he said that necessary repairs were scheduled to be done the following day, September 61 1978. Sidewalk repair 239 I 1 1 (M CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 0 �197Ef Page 8 Councilman Decker requested the Public Works Department to repair a chuck hole on Alosta Avenue in front of shopping center at Alosta Avenue and Barranca. Councilman Moses brought up the necessity of installing a stop sign at Renwick Rd. and Homerest Avenue. The Director of Public Works stated that his department and the Police Department will conduct a traffic study at this area and report results to Council. The City C3ark read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. 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. Repair of chuck hole on Alosta Ave. Stop sign (Homerest & Renwick) Resp #6705 Warrants Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem Councilmen Fry brought up the matter of Council's recom- Senior mendation to expend the Senior Citizen Nutrition Committee Citizens from 10 members to 12. He irtroduced Mr's Gertrude Kincaid, Nutrition 16833 Newburgh, Vice Chairman of the Senior Citizen Ndrition Committee Committee to Council. Mrs. Kincaid advised Council that the committee, per its 'action considered that 10 members were adequate for proper functioning. Moved by Councilman Fry, secord?d by Councilman Deckr and carried by roll call to approve retention of a 10 member Senior Citizen Nutrition Committee. Councilmen Cruz, and Moses dissenting. (OVER) Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. Council reconvened at 9:30 p.m. Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 9:31 p.m. C y Clerk Next Resolution #6706 Next Ordinance #2062 1 Recto Exec. Session Reconvened Adjourn `230 .. r. Per request of Mr. Art Morales his remarks are added to this set of minutes as follows: Mr. Morales expressing -his support for the appointment of Mr. Luke Lavalle to the Senior Citizen Nutrition Committee further stated Mr. Lavalle's contributions to the Senior Citizen Program over the years; and added his own personal contributions to the effectiveness of the Senior Citizen Program. U FII Lj 1