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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 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.
In the absence of Rev. Donald Bowers of the Village
Covenant Church, invocation was given by Rev. Frank
Herber of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints.
resent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Moses,
Solem
Moved by.Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried that
from this meeting.
seconded by Councilman Moses
Councilman Cruz be excused
Mayor Solem advised that Art Morales requested that his
remarks be written into the original Minutes concerning
his request for Mr. LaValle's appointment to the Senior
Citizen Nutrition Program.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request provided Mr.
Morales' remarks were based on the fact that he did indeed
speak on the subject.
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the
meeting of September 5, 1978, stand approved as amended
A Resolution and plaque of commendation which was presented
by Councilman Moses to David Houts , former Police Officer
for the City, and was accepted by his wife. Mr. Keith
ushey, on behalf of Mr. Houts, thanked Council for their
onsideration and opportunities offered him while in the
mployee of the City.
Council convened as the Redevelopment Agency at 7:43 p.m.
Minutes of the September 5, 1978, Redevelopment Meeting
were approved as written.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Counc.Cruz
excused from
this meeting
Art Morales'
remarks to be
included in
Minutes
Appvl.Min.of
9/5/78 mtg.
Pres.of Res.
& plaque to
David Houts
Annvl.Min.
9/5/78
The Executive Director advised Council of request, Sr.Citizen
by Forest City Dillon, Inc., developper of the proposed Sr.'.,.Housing
Citizens Housing Facility, Section b Program on Fifth Facility
between Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues, for Council/Agency
approval of site and finalizing negotiations with Califor-
nia Housing Finance Agency. This will be an 85 unit 3
story complex for senior citizens only. Financing will
be done with private investments with the possible excep-
tion of use of funds from housing and community development
monies which are deposited with the County of Los Angeles
for the City.
After discussion, it was
Mw ed by Director Decker, seconded by Director Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve as a desirable
ocation and that the necessary steps
be taken to proceed
ith proposed development.
oved by Director Decker, seconded by
Director Fry and
Reconvened as
unanimously carried to adjourn as,CRA
and reconvene as
Council
City Council, at 7:50 P.M.
Bids were opened in the office of the
City Clerk on
Bids for 12"
Thursday, September 14, 1978, at 10:00 a.m. for construc-
water main
tion of a 12' transmission water main
in Foothill Blvd.,
Proj.#485
from Todd Avenue to Virginia Avenue,
six bids were received
as follows:
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 Page 2
BIDDER AMOUNT
Amick Construction Company $82,730.00 ,
Jan Earnest Construction 95,250.00
L.D.M. Pipeline 96,425.00
Ace Pipeline 112,804.00
Jade Construction 114,114.00
Barron & Eckhart Construction 133,610.00
The Director of Public Works stated because all bids were
o much over the Engineer's estimate and in the interest
f economy the project should be constructed by City
Fsorces,,
with the temporary employment of six Maintenance
yuan I for a period of 90 days.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works
that the City Council reject all bids; instruct the City
Clerk to return bidder's guarantees to all bidders;
authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids for
materials only; and Council by a four-fifths vote finds
that the project can be accomplished more economically
by day labor and that it is possible to modify project
in the manner proposed.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of the Director of Public Works.
Mr. Richard M. Kreisler, 11661 San Vicente Blvd., Los
Angeles, representing Azusa Police Relief Association
addressed Council reiterating his remarks from the
previous Council meeting held on September 5, 1978.
Mr. Jeff Templeman, President of the Police Relief Associ-
tion gave statistics from a recent FBI report published
nthe San Gabriel Valley Tribune relative to the crime
ate in local cities; and urged Council to help in com-
attLng the high crime rate by hiring more Police Officers.
Art Morales addressed remarks concerning expenditure of
funds for Golden Days vs hiring more Police Officers.
Mr. Al Almada, and Peggy Gallagher, representing the Jr.
All American Football addressed Council requesting
financial help from the City.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Solem to
offer the sum of $600.00 to the Azusa Jr. All American
Football. Motion failed by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and carried to instruct the City Administrator to check
with the AYP, City's Recreation Department or see if
ederal funding is available for help with Azusa Jr. All
merican Football's financial situation.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raises/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name
T. Pardo P.W.Maint.Wkr.I,CETA Step F 9/3/78
M. Rojas P.W.Maint.Wkr.I,CETA Step 5 9/3/78
J. Lambert P.W.Maint.Wkr.I,CETA Step 2 9/2V78
Azusa Police
Relief Assoc.
representatives
addressed
Council
Remarks by
Art Morales
Azusa Jr.
All American
Football
Step Raises/
Perm.Status
0003r/
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 Page 3
Name
M.
Lucero
P.W.Maint.Wkr.I,CETA
Step
2
9/20/78
J.
Sojka
Park Maint.Wkr.I,CETA
Step
2
9/20/78
R.
Lugo
Park Maint.Wkr.I,CETA
Step
5
9/03/78
M.
Moreno
Park Maint.Wkr.I
Step
5
9/19/78
R.
Termath
Police Sergeant
Step
4
9/07/78
B.
Nelson
Police Lieutenant
Step
4
9/07/78
D.
Kelly
Police Clerk
Step
3
9/18/78
oved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
nd unanimously carried to approve above recommendation.
Personnel Clerk, Paula Filer, requested Council authoriza- Appvl.attndc.
tion to attend seminars on Affirmative Action/Equal Employ- Psnl.Clerk,P.
ment Opportunity, to be held on September 27th, October 3rd Filer at seminars
and October 18th, in Pasadena, budgeted funds are available.in Pasadena
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1517
tion No. 1517 conditionally approved a Variance to permit cond.appvd.Var.
a reduced rear yard setback of 60, instead of required 15' (Case No -V-589
on pproperty located at 590 Sally Lee Avenue. (Case No. Helen Haddick)
V-5139 Helen Haddick). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1518
tion No. 1518 conditionally granted a Variance request cond.grntd.Var.
permitting a reduced rear yard setback of 20.5', instead (Case No -V-590
of the required 25' on property located at 436 South Tilton Merritt)
Grantland Drive. (Case No. V-590 Tilton Merritt). No
action taken by Council.
otice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1519
ion No. 1519 denied a request to allow an 8' high chain (Case No,:V-591
ink fence in lieu of required 6' decorative masonry wall, Public Storage
n property located at 791 South Azusa Avenue (Case No.
V-591 Public Storage). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1520
tion No. 1520 commended Mrs. Dorothy Hilton as Senior commended Mrs.
Secretary in the Planning Department for her 10 years of Dorothy Hilton
service to the City. No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1521
tion No. 1521 commended Mr. Harry Coffin for his dedicated commended Mr.
service to the City as a member and chairman of the Harry Coffin
Planning Commission for 8 years. No action taken by
Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption approving and adopting the Redevelopment Plan
for the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment
Project.
Councilman Fry offered the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PPROVING AND ADOTPING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
ZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
oved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that furtherreading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Ord.#2062 appvg.
Redevelopment
Plan for the
City
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1978 Page 4
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdg.
approving a change of zone from C-2 to R -3b on property Ord.appvg.
located at 224 N. Azusa Avenue. (Case Z-208 Zanib Khardin). zone change
(Case Z-208
Councilman Moses offered for introductory first reading Zanib Khardin)
an Ordinance entitled;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-208
-Zanib Khardin)
Lod
ved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted
showing a balance of $4,091,683.62, as of August, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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.
Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for the
month of September, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator submitted a request that Council
aive all fee and permit requirements for Azusa civic
roups in connection with Golden Days activities.
oved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
The City Administrator submitted a communication concerning
vacancies in the Recreation Division of the Community
Services Department. David Fonfara, Recreation Superin-
tendent will resign in November, and Roger Keith, Recrea-
tion Supervisor recently resigned. His recommendation is to
reduce the complement by one Recreation Supervisor and
authorize filling the position of Recreation Superinten-
dent, and that part time hours, determined by Council
and staff,be reinstated.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
the City Administrator.
The City Administrator presented the proposed Agreement
between the Azusa Unified School District and the City
of Azusa to contract for crossing guard service; and
recommendations from himself and the Chief of Police. It
was their opinion that the responsibility of this service
�e turned over to the school district now that the law
rovides the authority for the school district to do so.
It was the recommendation Of the City Administrator that
City discontinue any connection with crossing guard
service and so advise the school district.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of City Administrator; and that appropriate publicity
be given that the school district is now responsible for
this service.
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Monthly Rpts.
Fuel Cost
Adjustment
Appvl.waiver
of Golden Days
fees & permits
Vacancies in
Recreation Div.
of Comm.Service
Department
Agreement re:
crossing
guard service
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Council authorization was given for the Superintendent Appvl.attndc.
of Light & Power and the City Administrator to attend Supt.I&P &
a one day meeting in Phoenix, on September 19, 19783 City Adm.to
to discuss the marketing of the Navajo thermo power with attend mtg.
hydro -electric resources on the Colorado River, with the @Phoenix
possibility of acquiring less expensive power. 9/19/78
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Iotice was received of the resignation of Jessie Webster,
ntermediate Typist Clerk, in the Purchasing Department,
ffective September 12, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
Notice was received of the resignation of Jimmie Holland,
Police Reserve Officer, effective September 8, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Planning Director requested Council approval of his
appointment of Tylen Rose Warner as Senior Secretary,
effective October 3, 1978. He further requested approval
of starting her on the third step.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
The Planning Director requested Council approval of his
appointment of Mr. Ray Cosgrove as Planning Aide under
CETA, effective September 13, 1978.
Loved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
nd unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
The following two appointments were approved by one
motion by Council:
Miss Kyle Taylor as Probationary Police Clerk, effective
October 2, 1978. Miss Sheila Garrison, as Probationary
Police Clerk, effective September 19, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve the above appointments.
The following appointments were approved by one motion
by Council:
Robert Sears as Probationary Police Officer, effective
October 2, 1978. Thomas Gilbert as Probationary Police
Officer, effective October 3, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve above appointments.
Director of Public Works presented an alley deficiency
�urvey, as requested by a member of Council, for informa-
ion purposes. No action taken by Council.
The Director of Public Works requested Council approval
of the appointment of Anthony Poli as Water Utility
Superintendent, effective October 3, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The City Administrator submitted a communication re:
the annexation/de-annexation of portions of Duarte.
Resig.J.Webster
effec.9/12/78
Resign.J.
Holland,effec.
9/8/78
Appvl.appmt.
Sr.Secretary
in Planning
Dept.
Appvl.appmt.
P1nng.Aide,
CETA,eff.
9/13/78
Appvl.appmt.
Prob.Pol.Clks.
K.Taylor &
S.Garrison
Appvl.appmt.
Prob.Police
Officers, R.
Sears & T.
Gilbert
Alley survey
Appvl.appmt.
Wtr.Util.Supt.
A.Poli eff.
10/3/7$
Annex.-De-
Annex.(City
of Duarte)
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The areas to be annexed to the City of Duarte may be utilized
in connection with current development in Duarte. The
area to be de -annexed from Duarte to Azusa would provide
the City with logical access to the northern property
which includes an equestrian center and also to the San
Gabriel River Gun Club. The City would secure those
portions of Encanto Parkway in the north portion, which
are presently in the City of Duarte. He recommended that
the City enter into an agreement for joint law enforce-
ent by the County Sheriff that contracts with the City
f Duarte.
oved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Administrator
to sign the joint letter indicating boundary adjustments to
be submitted to the LAFC, and to amend our application
on file with the commission, with above recommendations.
Art Morales requested additional financial assistance
for supplies in his campaign against graffiti. It was
the consensus of Council that the Director of Public
Works be responsible for the allocation of these expendi-
tures.
The Deputy City Clerk read 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
ALIAWING 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
nd unanimously carried by roll call that Resolution
e adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
ollowing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Councilman Decker expressed concern re: the many requests
that come to Council from various City organizations
requesting financial assistance. He felt that Council,
in order to be fair to all organizations, should estab-
lish a policy on what the City can contribute and to
what organizations, and it should be done on an equal
basis.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to have the City
Administrator look into this situation for legality of
financial support and monies available for same.
Councilman Decker read a communication prepared by the
City Administrator re: reports that the County of Los
Angeles is planning to withdraw mutual aid fire protec-
tion from the City of Vernon, if the City does not settle
is strike with its local fire union by a given date. He
trongly urged the County Board of Supervisors to with -
raw its support from the side of labor and honor its
Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Vernon.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to have this
letter signed by the Mayor and copies be sent to the
County Board of Supervisors, all cities and to the
newspapers.
Remarks by
A. Morales
Res.#6707
Warrants
Remarks by
Counc.Decker
re:financial
assistance
to various
City organiza-
tions
Communica-
tion re:
mutual aid
fire pro-
tection
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Council
recessed to
Executive Session at 9:08 p.m.
Rec.Exec.Session
Council
reconvened
at 9:48 p.m.
Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Increase in
and unanimously carried by roll call to increase the fire- Firefighter
fighter complement by two (2) positions, and to increase & Police Off.
the Police Officer complement by two (2) positions. complements
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
tnd unanimously carried to acjpurn.
ime of Adjournment: 9:50 p.m.
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Next Resolution No. 6707
Next Ordinance No. 2063
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