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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 183 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, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Chief of Police Elkins, Fire Chief Little-
field, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Community Services Guarrera,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the
December 4, 1978, Council Meeting stand approved as
written.
Chamber of Commerce President, Charles Lewis and Manager
Vera Mendoza, presented Council with the first copies of
the 1979 Fact Book.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on appeal from denial of a portion of Variance No.
V-595 concerning a reduction in age limit from 62 to
55 for the occupants of Calmark Properties, Inc.s' develop-
ment at 200 East Gladstone Street, the Mayor declared the
hearing open.
The City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
December 7, 1978, and proof of posting on December 8, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to modify Variance
relative to age, from 62 to 60; all other conditions to
remain unchanged.
The City Attorney stated that he would modify existing
agreement between developer and City in order to provide
change of age for senior citizens from 62 to 60, and
bring to a future Council Meeting for Council approval.
Councilman Cruz requested City Attorney prepare a report
for Council re: possibility of including handicapped in
all programs administered by the City for Senior
Citizens.
The hour of 7:30 being the time set for a Public Hearing
concerning amendments of the 1978-79 Housing and Community
'Development Program, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
The City Clerk read affadivit of proof of publication of
Notice of this meeting published in the Azusa Herald on
November 23, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
proposed budget transfers and authorize Urban Futures
to submit necessary amendments to the County of Los Angeles.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
12/4/78
Fact Book
Pub.Hrg.on
appeal Var.
Case V-595
(Calmark
Properties,
Inc.)
Handicapped
Report
Pub.Hrg.on
1978-79
Housing &
Comm.Develop.
Prgm.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 183 1978 Page 2
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to prepare and transmit a
letter to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
expressing City's disapproval of impending change of
administration of the County Headstart Program from
Greater Los Angeles Community Action Agency to the
Los Angeles City Council, and requesting that
administration be transferred to the Los Angeles County
Board of Education.
'The continued Public Hearing on Annexation District #80,
reorganization of City's boundaries with respect to City
of Duarte, was again brought before Council.
City Clerk read affida3tit of proof of publication of
Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
November 9, 1978.
Councilman Decker offered a Resolution approving proposed
Annexation #80, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF THAT CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS WESTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT
NO. 80 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried 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
Azusa
Headstart
Prgm.
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
re:Annex.#80
Res.#6727
approving
Annexation
#80
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Council adjourned to Redevelopment Agency at 8:20 p.m.
Adjourn to CRA
Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Moses and
Reconvened
unanimously carried to reconvene as City Council at
8:22 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Swap Meet
and unanimously carried to direct the City Attorney,
City Administrator and the Planning Director to meet
with Drive-in Theater management re: resolution of swap
meet problems, and prepare a report for Council.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.req.for
and unanimously carried to approve request of John
lv-of-absence
Jurkovich, Business License Inspector, for a reduction
without pay, &
in work schedule and leave of absence without pay, to
reduction of
permit him to attend Bar Review courses and sit for the
work schedule
February General Bar Examination.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Claim vs
and unanimously carried to deny claim vs City by Elizabeth
City
Jimenez for personal injuries suffered when she witnessed
her cousin, Patrick Pina, being struck by a city vehicle,
on July 3, 1978.
Councilman Fry offered a Resolution honoring and commend- Res.#6728
ing John D. Parkhurst, General Manager of the County honoring &
Sanitation Districts entitled: commending
John D.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Parkhurst
HONORING AND COMMENDING JOHN D. PARKHURST UPON HIS
RETIREMENT.
000,01 Mi
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1978 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, 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
It was further requested that a plaque be prepared for
presentation to Mr. Parkhurst.
Councilman Decker offered a Resolution establishing the
fee for collection of rubbish from residential units,
effective July 1, 1979 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH
FROM RESIDENTIAL UNITS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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
Councilman Cruz offered a Resolution establishing a
sanitary sewer service charge to be imposed upon property
'within the City, effective July 1, 1979 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 6673 AND ESTABLISH-
ING A SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CHARGE TO BE IMPOSED UPON
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, 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
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the re-
quest from the Azusa Herald for City to place Holiday
Greetings ad in its paper at a cost of $300.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
unanimously carried to direct that a resolution be
prepared commending Mr. Glenn Campbell for his faithful
attendance at Council Meetings. The City Clerk offered
a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING MR. GLENN CAMPBELL FOR HIS FAITHFUL AND
CONTINUING ATTENDANCE AT AZUSA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res.#6729
re:rubbish
fees
Res.#6730 re:
sewer charge
Appvl.Holiday
Greetings ad
in Azusa Herald
and Res.#6731
recommending
Glenn Campbell
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONIA Y, DECEMBER 18, 1978 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be Fdopted. 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 Step Raises/
and unanimously carried to approve step raises/permanent Perm.Status
status for the following City employees:
Name To Status Effective
R. Rojas Maint.Wkr.TraineeCETA Step 2 12/20/78
P.C.Res.#1538
A. Nunez Maint.Wkr.Trainee (CETA) Step 2 12/30/78
appvd.Var.
S. Mack Int.Typ.Clk.Trainee (CETA) Step 2 12/12/78
(V-598 Rainbow
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1532
tion No. 1532 approved a Variance permitting a reduced
appvd.Var(V-602
distance between a main building and an accessory building
Diana Ramirez)
of 4' instead of the required 101, and lot covereage of
42% instead of the permitted 35% on property located at
433 S. Sunset Avenue (Variance Case V-602 Diana Ramirez).
No action taken by Council.
Res.#6732
Notice was received that the Planning Commission
P.C.Res.#1533
by Resolution No. 1533 conditionally approved Tentative
cond.appvd.
Parcel Map #11697 (Sassony Import Company). No action
Tent.Parcel
taken by Council.
Map #11697
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
P.C.Res.#1534
Resolution No. 1534 approved a Variance permitting
appvd.Var.(V-603
development of three residential lots not having frontage
Rainbow Angling
on a dedicated public street (Variance Case No. V-603 -
Club Property)
Rainbow Angling Club Corporation). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#1535
Resolution No. 1535 recommended a zone change from R -la recommended
to R-2 on property located on the north side of Tenth zone chng.
Street, approximately 800' east of Pasadena Avenue., and (Z-211 Marshall
legally described as a portion of Lots 83 and 84 of McNott-Rainbow
Subdivision #2 Azusa Land and Water Company. Public Angling Club)
Hearing set before Council on January 15, 1979.
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#1536
Resolution No. 1536 conditionally approved Tentative cond.appvd.
Map No. 36072 (Rainbow Angling Club Corporation). No Tent.Map No.
action taken by Council: 36072(Rainbow
Angling Club)
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by P.C.Res.#1537
Resolution No. 1537 granted a Conditional Use Permit grntd.CUP
to allow a condominium development for 56 cluster units (C-213 Marshall
with deeded air space at property located on the north McNott)
side of Tenth Street, approximately 800' Past of
Pasadena Avenue (Case No. C-213 - Marshall McNott-
Rainbow Angling Club Property). No action taken by
Council:
Notice was received that the Planning Commission by
P.C.Res.#1538
Resolution No. 1538 approved a Variance to allow the
appvd.Var.
construction of three story residential structures
(V-598 Rainbow
instead of the maximum 221 story structures as
Angling Corp.)
permitted by the Azusa Municipal Code on property
located on the north side of Tenth Street, approxi-
mately 800' east of Pasadena Avenue (Variance Case
No. V-598 - Rainbow Angling Club Corporation). No
Action taken by Council.
Councilman Decker offered a Resolution accepting
Res.#6732
dedication of right-of-way along the north side of
right-of-way
Arrow Highway just west of Azusa Avenue(Fredricks
dedication
Development Corp.) entitled:
Arrow Hwy.west
of Azusa Ave.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1978
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING
THE RECORDING THEREOF.
Page 5
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried 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:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry City Treas.
and unanimously carried to receive and file City Fin..Statement
Treasurer's Financial Statement in the amount of $4,645,588.27,
for the month of November, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to table the Urban Futures
proposal re: inclusion of Crocker Bank Loan Program in
HCDA Program to the next Council Meeting pending receipt
of report from other banking institutions.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve Agreement between the
City of Azusa and the State of California Resources Agency,
California Conservation Corps for purpose of proposed
development of the Sanitation District property abutting
Zacatecas Park.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to approve the plans & specifications for
re -roofing the City Library.(Project #590),and authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Urban Futures,
Inc.proposal
(tbled to mtg.
of 1/2/79)
Appvl.Agmt.
btwn.City &
CCC
Appvl.plans &
specs -re -roofing
City Library
Moved by Councilman Decker, -seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried 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
Councilman Decker offered an Ordinance for second reading
Ord.#2068 re:
and adoption entitled:
nuisances
committed by
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
animals
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.08 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 10.08.090
00
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NUISANCES COMMITTED
M
BY ANIMALS.
UMoved
by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
U
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that Ordinance be adopted.
Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Moses offered a Resolution amending Resolution
Res.#6733 re:
No. 5396 designating stop intersections at Fenimore Avenue
stop inter -
at Glen Lyn Drive, entitled:
sections
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTERSECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried 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:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry City Treas.
and unanimously carried to receive and file City Fin..Statement
Treasurer's Financial Statement in the amount of $4,645,588.27,
for the month of November, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to table the Urban Futures
proposal re: inclusion of Crocker Bank Loan Program in
HCDA Program to the next Council Meeting pending receipt
of report from other banking institutions.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve Agreement between the
City of Azusa and the State of California Resources Agency,
California Conservation Corps for purpose of proposed
development of the Sanitation District property abutting
Zacatecas Park.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to approve the plans & specifications for
re -roofing the City Library.(Project #590),and authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Urban Futures,
Inc.proposal
(tbled to mtg.
of 1/2/79)
Appvl.Agmt.
btwn.City &
CCC
Appvl.plans &
specs -re -roofing
City Library
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1978 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Anti Litter
and unanimously carried to authorize the Director of Grant
Public Works to submit e.nnlication for Anti -Litter
Grant to the State of California, in the amount of
$4,387.00.
Councilman Fry offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
'RECOGNIZING THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING BOARD AS THE COUNTY REGIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PLANNING AND COORDINATING BODY FOR THE USE OF STATE AND
FEDERAL ACTION FUNDS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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CY AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
UABSENT:Councilmen: None
V Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the purchase of an
IBM copier in the Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
andunanimously carried to accept and confirm the following
resignations:
Name Effective
'Susan Strom Pol.Clk.-Dispatcher 12/23/78
Lausanne Workman Pol.Clk. 12/07/78
George Aceves Water Util.Worker 12/15/78
Thomas G. Navarette Maint.Wkr. 1 (CETA) 12/08/78
Joseph Hawkes Pol.Reserve Officer 12/06/78
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment of
Mrs. Alicia Richardson, Probationary Police Clerk,
effective December 18, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve tuition reimbursement,
job related courses, for Samuel Baldon, Water Utility
Lead Worker, in the amount of $200.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve waiver of $1.00 fee
for California bicycle licenses issued during the month
of January, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve replacement of
Recreation Center floor.from non -slip pool deck paint,to
vinyl floor tile
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve attendance of Council
Members and City Administrator at the League of California
Cities Labor Relations Institute, January 17-18, 1979, in
San Francisco, and seminar on Total Compensation, Thurs-
day, January 25, 1979, at the Sheraton, Newport Beach.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Lonnie
Bressler and Michael Johnson, as Probationary Police
Officers, effective January 1 and January 2, 1979.
Res.#6734
Criminal
Planning
re:
Justice
Board
Appvl.purchase
IBM copier -
Police Dept.
Resignations
Appvl.appmt.
Alicia Richard-
son,Prob.Pol.
Clerk
Appvl.tuition
reimbursement
Waiver bicycle
license fees
for month of
January
Floor repl.
Rec.Center
LCC Labor
Relations Insti-
tute & Total
Compensation
Seminar
Appmt L.Bressler
& M.Johnson, as
Prob.Pol.Officers
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA,CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 181 1978
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve request for closing
the City Library on Saturday, December 23, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to refer David Miranda letter
to the City Attorney for a report on legal standing of
claim of employment and lost wages.
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Library
closed
12/23/78
David Miranda
letter
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Public phone
and unanimously carried to direct the Chief of Police in Police
to have a public pay phone installed in the Police Dept.
Department Lobby.
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Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to direct that the Personnel Board review job specifica-
tions of Chief of Police position. Vote on motion was
held in abeyance pending further Council discussion at
the next Council Meeting.
Councilman Moses offered a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City, which the City Clerk read in
full.
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 Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adoptedtby the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:48 p.m.
Next Resolution No. 6736
Next Ordinance No. 2069
Review of
Police Chief
job specs
Res .##6735
Warrants
Adjourn