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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1979 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.
In the absence of Rev. Fred Kolosick of the World Baptist Invocation,
Church, City Clerk Solis led the Council and members of the
audience in a moment of silent prayer.
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., Finance Officer Cooney, Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the
February 20, 1979, regular meeting stand approved as
written.
Mayor Solem and Council Members presented a plaque and
Resolution to retired Lieutenant Raymond Roth for his
many years of dedicated service to the City of Azusa.
Council adjourned to Redevelopment Agency at 7:40 p.m.
Moved by Director Decker, seconded by Director Moses
and unanimously carried to reconvene as City Council
at 7:41 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve request of the First
Church of Christ Scientist of Azusa, to hang a banner
across Foothill Blvd. announcing its lecture, to be held
on May 13, 1979.
Roll Call
Appvl. Minute¢
Present4tion
Plaque &.
Resolution'..,
Adj.to CRA
Reconvened
C,e rf.
Ap�vl.reg.from
First Church
of Christ
Scientist
Moved by Coundlman Fry, seconded by Courr ilman Cruz Request from
land unanimously carried to receive and file request from the City of
"Ci'Gy of Arcadia for the City of Azusa's financial support Arcadia
concerning challenge of fees and taxes adopted after denied
effective date of Proposition 13, by Paul Gann and his
People's Advocate group.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Claim vs City
And unanimously carried to deny claim by Marie Lunnemann,
325 W. 11th Street, Azusa, for alleged damage to her car
by City vacuum cleaner. Incident occurred on January 22,
1979.
Councilman Fry offered a Resolution entitled: Res.#6759 re:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Year of the
Child
RECOGNIZING 1979 AS THE YEAR OF THE CHILD.
Moved by Councilman Fry,
seconded by
Councilman
Cruz
and unanimously carried
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: Courr ilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1979 Page 2
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry ABC Notice
and unanimously carried to receive and file ABC Notice T7= Zeven
for Off Sale Beer and Wine, Person to Person Transfer Store)
from Steve and Joan Howbridge, to Bonnie L. and John G.
LeRoy for premises located at 504 S. Citrus Avenue
(7 -Eleven Store).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses ABC Notice
and unanimously carried to receive and file ABC Notice for . Azusa
On Sale Beer - Food, Person to Person transfer from Donald Ave.)
A. Winblad to Clarence W. Haynes, for premises located at
832 North Azusa Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Step Raises/
and unanimously carried to approve step raises/permanent Perm. status
status for the following City employees:
Name To Status Effective
S. Slate Typist C1k.Trainee (CETA) Step 2 3/5/79
G. Eddington Water Util.idkr.Trainee(CETA) Step 2 3/7/79
� The Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1548 granted a P.C.Res.#1548
V Variance to allow a reduced side yard setback of 0' instead granted Var.
V of required 3', on property located at 233 North Azusa Avenue.(Case V-612
(Case V-612 - James Saucedo). No action taken by Council. James.Saucedo)
The Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1549 granted
a Variance to allow four free-standing parcel identifi-
cation signs with a total sign area not to exceed 300
sq. ft., on property located at the southwest corner
of Calera and Alosta Avenues. (Case V-613 H. Frank
Dominguez). No action taken by Council.
Councilman Cruz offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THAT LOS ANGELES COUNTY REQUIRE FULL STREET
IMPROVEMENT ON PERIMETER STREETS FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL
SUBDIVISIONS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, 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
Councilman Fry offered for first introductory reading
an Ordinance entitled:
P.C.Res.#1549
granted Var..
(Case V-613
H.Frank
Dominguez)`'
Res. #6760re,:
street
improvements
lst.intro.rdg.
Ord.re:business
licenses
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 5.08.185
TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARTIAL YEAR -
APPORTIONMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSES.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Fuel Cost
and unanimously carried to receive and file the fuel Adjustment
cost adjustment for the month of March, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve change in departmental
procedure for issuance of fireworks applications; City
Clerk to investigate applications and upon their certi-
fication request the Fire Department to inspect fireworks
stands in accordance with City's Ordinance No. 836.
Fire Works
application
procedure
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5e 1979
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve that a Resolution of
commendation be prepared for Reserve Police Officer, Larry
Sweers, for exceptional bravery in apprehending robbers,
while off duty; and further a copy of proposed Resolution
be placed in his personnel file.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file request from
the City of San Dimas for Resolution endorsing the
application of the County of Los Angeles requesting
selection as Health Systems Agency for Los Angeles
'County.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to authorize Burke, Williams &
Sorensen to represent City in civil action commenced
by Marlene Zenesky and her husband against the City and
Foothill Drive -In Theater, for alleged damage arising
out of a fall in an area in front of the Foothill Drive -
In Theater.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
pp and unanimously carried by roll call to empower repre-
sentation, by the City Attorney and the firm of Burke,
t� Williams & Sorensen, in all suits and tort matters
U subject to confirmation by Council at its next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works to approve
the specifications for purchase of a 3/4 ton pick up
truck in the Water Division, of the Public Works
Department, and authorize the Director of Public Works
to negotiate for its purchase; and to waive formal
bidding procedures, under the Municipal Code, finding
it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow
'such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted
by dispensing with same.
Councilman Cruz offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING CONTINUATION FOR FUNDING OF SENIOR CITIZEN
NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM,
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
Councilman Moses offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTIDN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING JOHN DANGLEIS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR, AS INDIVI-
DUAL AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ALL SENIOR CITIZEN NUTRITION AND
SOCIAL SERVICES DOCUMENTS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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
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Requested Res.
of commendation
to Reserve Pol
Off. Larry
Sweers
Proposed Res.
received &
filed
Summons &
Complaint
(Marlene
Zenesky,et al.)
Representation
for Tort
matters
Appvl.purchase
of pick-up
truck, & waive
formal bidding
procedures
(Water Division)
Res.##6761 re:
continuation of
Senior Citizen
Nutrition
Program funding
Res.##6762 re:
John Dangleis,
to sign Senior
Citizen docu-
ments
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Increase in
and unanimously carried to increase the Police Dispatcher Pol.Dispatcher
complement by one position. Sufficient monies are bud- complement
geted to cover this salary until July 1, 1979.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1979 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Solem Stop sign at
to direct the City Attorney to prepare necessary Sierra Madre
Resolution to remove stop signs at Sierra Madre Avenue & Nob Hill
and Nob Hill Drive. Motion failed by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Moses, Cruz
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request from the Fire
Chief to purchase overhead doors from Overhead Door
Company, in the amount of $7,433.00, and waive formal
bidding procedures under the Municipal Code, finding
it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow
such procedures and that public welfare would be pro-
moted by dispensing with same.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimou3ly carried to approve the attendance of
the Superintendent of Light & Power and the Consumer
l., Service Manager at the 47th Annual Conference of the
..� California Municipal Utilities Association in San Jose
U on April 4 through 6, 1979.
U
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the resignation of
Probationary Police Officer Skip Staal, effective March
1, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to refer matter of Cable TV encroachment permit, for
installation of satellite receiving antenna on Well No. 7
site, to City Administrator and Finance Officer, for
' further investigation re: payment for use of subject
property. Motion failed by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Moses
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and carried to approve Encroachment Permit for Cable
Service of Azusa, to construct and operate a satellite
receiving antenna and related facilities in the
depression south of Well No. 7, with the following
conditions: Permit will expire five (5) years from
this date or when the Azusa Cable System no longer
needs the antenna. Permittee shall pay a fee of $50.00
per month for the first year of operation. Council
reserves the right to modify the fee at end of the first
year. Permittee shall indemnify and hold harmless the
City from any and all liability, claims or damages
arising out of the use of this permit, and the facilities
constructed on the premises.
Permittee shall include City as an additional named
insured on its liability policy covering this facility.
City will grant ingress and egress privileges to Well
'No. 7 site, by permittee.
Councilman Cruz, and Moses dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to enter into an agreement with
Bienvenidos Citizens' Center for a Senior Citizen home
rehabilitation program. Work to be limited to exterior
of the homes.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of
Sheri Cosgrove as Probationary Assistant Animal Control
Officer, (CETAI, effective March 6, 1979.
Appvl.purchase
of Fire Dept.
doors
Appvl.attndc.
Supt.I&P &
Con.Svs.Mgr.
at Conference
Confirm resig-
fti.=, Skip
Staal
Cable Service
of Azusa, Inc.
(encroachment
permit)
Appvl.Encroach-
ment Permit for
Cable Service of
Azusa (with
certain con-
ditions)
Agreement btwn.
City & Bienven-
idos Citizens'
Center
Appvl.appmt.
Sheri Cosgrove
eff. 3/6/79
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 55 1979 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Appvl.appmt.
and unanimously carried.to approve the appointment of Mary Jo Jensen,
Mary Jo Jensen, as Probationary Police Clerk, effective eff. 3/6/79
March 6, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.Clean-Up
and unanimously carried to approve the following persons Week Committee
as Clean --Up Week Committee:
' Mayor Jens J. Solem
City Administrator John R. Dangleis
Director of Public Works Michael W. Wells
Fire Chief John Littlefield
Chief of Police Carl W. Elkins
Superintendent of Light & Power Hugh Gerharz
Planning Director Ralph Fitzsimmons
Director of Community Services Joe Guarrera
Public Works Maintenance Superintendent Manuel Alva
Clean -Up Week will be held April 15th through 22nd,
00 1979.
M
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:02 p.m. Exec.Session
V
U Council reconvened at 10:10 p.m. Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.Memoran-
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the dum of Under -
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the standing
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local (IBEW)
18.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl.Memoran-
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
dum of Under -
Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the
standing
Police Relief Association.
(Police Relief
Association)
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.wage
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve wage
increase for
increase for non -represented City employees.
non -rep.
employees
Councilman Pry offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res.#6763 re:
AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 6683 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
Table of
ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
Organization
OF THE CITY, EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1979.
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
Councilman Fry, offered an Ordinance for introductory
1st intro.rdg.
first reading entitled:
I
Ord.re:compen-
sation of the
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
City Clerk
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPEN-
SATION OF THE CITY CLERK.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Councilman Fry offered an Ordinance for introductory first 1st intro.rdg.
reading entitled: Ord.re:compen-
sation of the
City Treasurer
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 53 1979 Page 6
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPEN-
SATION OF THE CITY TREASURER.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve an increase
of $5,000.00 to the City Administrator's annual salary.
Councilman Fry offered a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants issued by the City, which the City Clerk read
in full 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
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:18 p.m.
/City Clerk
Next Resolution #6765
Next Ordinance #2072
Wage increase
for City Adm.
Res.#6764 re:
Warrants
Adjourn