HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 19, 1979 - CCCIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1979 7:50 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.
Invocation was given by Rev. E. Nelson of the Foursquare Invocation
Gospel Church of Azusa.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
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, Director
of Community Services Guarrera, City Clerk
Solis
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There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the Minutes
r. March 5, 1979, regular Council Meeting stand approved approved
.r as written.
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V Council adjourned to Redevelopment Agency at 7:40 p.m. Adj.to CRA
Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Fry and Reconvened
unanimously carried to reconvene as City Council at
.7:41 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Req.from
and unanimously carried to ratify, polling of Council, Azusa Youth
for permission to allow the Azusa Youth Club to hold a Club ratified
Boxing Exhibition, March 17, 1979, at the St. Frances
' of Rome Parish Hall.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.req.
and unanimously carried to approve request from Azusa from Scout
Boy Scout Troop 418, for waiver of Municipal Code Troop 418
requirement, Section 8.36.040, b-1, that principal and
permanent meeting place must be in the City limits of
Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Zacatecas
and carried by roll call to grant permission for Lt. Assistance
Trujillo, and Fire Chief Littlefield to provide technical Program
assistance to Zacatecas (Azusa's Sister City), with the
condition that assistance will be given on their vacation
time, with transportation to Zacatecas be provided by
Sister City International. Councilmen Decker and Fry
dissenting.
Mayor Solem suggested the Finance Officer investigate
to see if any federal funding is available to help
finance purchasing equipment for above program.
Councilman Decker offered a Resolution entitled: Res.#6765
commending
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res.Pol.Off,
COMMENDING RESERVE POLICE OFFICER LARRY SWEERS FOR HIS Larry Sweers
COURAGE AND BRAVERY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried t1u t 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:
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 192 1979
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Moses offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING AND REDESIGNATING SURVEY AREA NO. 1 FOR
REDEVELOPMENT STUDY PURPOSES.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Moses, 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 Fry offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
C� DIRECTING THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO SELECT AMENDED
U BOUNDARIES OF THE CBD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TO
FORMULATE A NEW PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE AMENDED
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
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:
' AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Res.#6766 re:
Redevelopment
Survey Area
#1
Res. ##6767
re:amended
boundaries
of CBD
Redevelopment
Project
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry Claim vs
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's City
insurance carrier, claim vs City by Diane Sprague,
555 Fernpark Drive, Glendora, for alleged damage to her
car by City vehicle. Incident occurred on March 1, 197.9.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve step raises/permanent
status for the following City employees:
Name
S. Baldon Wtr.Maint.Ldwkr.. Step 4 3/21/79
G. Broadfoot Int.Typist Clk.(CETA) Step 2 3/20/79
K. Thompson Maint.Worker (CETA) Step 2 3/22/79
L. Kyle Fire Captain Step 2 4/03/79
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and carried by roll call to.approve specifications and
salary range for classification of a Police Records
' Supervisor, in the Police Department, as recommended by
the Personnel Board, with modification deleting "AA
degree required", and substituting"AA degree desirable".
Councilman Decker dissenting.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6712 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF
THE CITY, EFFECTIVE MARCH 193 1979.
Step Raises/
Perm.Status
Appvl.classl-
fication of
Police Records
Supervisor
Res.##6768 re:
addition of
Police Records
Supervisor in
Police Depart-
ment Complement
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1979
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.amending
and unanimously carried to approve revisions to the Civil Service
City's Civil Service Rules and Regulations to reflect Rules &
changes resulting from recently signed Memoranda of Regulations
Understanding between the City of Azusa and the City's
various employee groups.
Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: Res.#6770 re:
' revisions in
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Civil Service
AMENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS. Rules & Regs.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Moses, 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
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
Moved by Councilman Moses to table the matter of adoption
Req.to table
of revised specification sheets for the classifications
specs re:Acct.
of Account Clerk and Senior Account Clerk in the Accounting
Clk.& Sr.Acct.
Department, to Council meeting of 4/2/79. Motion died for
Clk.(motion
lack of a second.
died for lack
of second)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.revised
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
specs for
Personnel Board for revised specifications for the
Acct.Clk. &
classification of Account Clerk and Senior Account Clerk
Sr.Acct.Clk.
r
in the Accounting Department.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.req.for
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and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
revised specs
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Personnel Board for revised specifications for the
for Switch-
classification of Switchboard Operator/Receptionist.
board Oper./
Receptionist
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to revise City's Civil Service
Promotional
Rules & Regulations and approve rule governing compen-
Examinations
sation of City Employees for time spent participating
in City promotional examinations.
Councilman Fry offered a Resolution entitled:
Res.#6769 re:
Promotional
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Examinations
AMENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS RELATING
TO CITY EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATION IN CITY PROMOTIONAL
EXAMINATIONS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that futher 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:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.amending
and unanimously carried to approve revisions to the Civil Service
City's Civil Service Rules and Regulations to reflect Rules &
changes resulting from recently signed Memoranda of Regulations
Understanding between the City of Azusa and the City's
various employee groups.
Councilman Moses offered the Resolution entitled: Res.#6770 re:
' revisions in
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Civil Service
AMENDING THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS. Rules & Regs.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Moses, 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
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1979
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl.salary
and unanimously carried to receive and file recommendation
increases
from the Personnel Board for employee salary increases,
as action was taken by Council at its meeting of March 5,
1979•
The Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1550 denied a
P.C.Res.#1550
Varaince to allow a reduced side yard setback of l'
denied Var.
instead of required 5' on property located at 728 North
(Case No.V-610
Solando Avenue (Variance Case No. V-610 Juan E. Cuara).
Juan E. Cuara)
No action taken by Council.
The Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1551 approved
P.C.Res.#1551
a Variance to permit a reduced lot width of 45' instead
appvd.Var.
of required 60' and a reduced side yard setback of 4'
(Case v-614
instead of required 5' on property located at 644 West
Eula B.Weir)
Tenth Street (Variance Case No. v-614 Eula B. Weir). No
action taken by Council.
The Planning Commission by Resolution No. 1552 approved a
P.C.Res.#1552
Varaince to allow 7' between an addition to a residence
appvd.Var.
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and an accessory building instead of the required 10' and
(Case V-616
reduced access to the required two -car garage on property
Sharon K.
+—+
located at 406 S. Orange Avenue (Variance Case No. V-616
Dominguez)
V
Sharon K. Dominguez). No action taken by Council.
V
The Planning Commission by Resolution No: 1553 disapproved
P.C.Res.#1553
a change of zone classification from R-2 to R-3 on property
disapproved
located at 427 North Solando Avenue (Zone Change Case
zone change
No. Z-213 John M. Ramirez). No action taken by Council.
(Case No.Z-213
John M.Ramirez)
Councilman Decker presented an Ordinance for second reading
and adoption entitled:
Ord.#2072 re:
business
AN ORDIANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
licenses
CHAPTER 5.08 BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 5.08.185
apportionment
'AMENDING
TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PARTIAL YEAR
APPORTIONMENT OF BUSINESS LICENSES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
that the 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 Fry presented an Ordinance for second reading
Ord.#2073 re:
and adoption entitled:
compensation
of the City
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Clerk
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
OF THE CITY CLERK.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
'
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
that the 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
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1979 Page 5
Councilman Moses presented an Ordinance for second reading Ord.#2074 re:
and adoption entitled: compensation
of the City
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Treasurer
AMENDING THE A ZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPEN-
SATION OF THE CITY TREASURER.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
'Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following w to of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Decker offered for first introductory reading 1st intro.rdg.
an Ordinance entitled: Ord.re:sale
of drug para -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA phernalia
�y AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 8.52.150
WHICH SECTION RELATES TO THE DISPLAY OR OFFER FOR SALE
x OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.
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Q Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Club Playmate
and unanimously carried to approve mailing letter, from
City Attorney, concerning Club Playmate litigation to
all people who signed petitions of protest.
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Financial
and unanimously carried to receive and file City Statement
Treasurer's financial statement for the month of February,
1979, showing a balance of $5,148,163.51.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Notice
of Completion for the re -roofing of the City Library,
Project #590, (Coast Roofing Company), and direct the
City Clerk to record same.
Moved by Councilman Moses , seconded by Councilman Fry Appvl.Senior
and unanimously carried to approve application for the Citizen
Senior Citizens continuing budget, to be submitted to budget appli-
the County Area Agency on Aging on March 23, 1979, cation
Councilman Cruz noted a correction of calculation of
gasoline usage expenses was needed on page 83 of Senior
Citizen budget application.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Notice of
and unanimously carried to accept resignation from Mrs. resignation
Evelyn Davey, Account Clerk, in the Accounting Department, from Evelyn
' effective May 15, 1979, and direct a Resolution and Davey, Acct.
plaque be prepared for presentation at a later date. Clerk
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.appmt.for
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of the Pol.Dept.
following persons, in the Police Department. personnel
Ms. Monique Powell Prob.Pol.Clerk 3/26/79
Ms. Nancy Coleman Prob.Pol.Clerk 3/19/79
Mr. Stephen Nagy Prob.Pol.Clk.Disp. 3/19/79
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
Appvl.attndc.
and unanimously carried to approve the attendance of
Asst.Civil Def.
Assistant Civil Defense Director to various workshops
Dir.@various
in the month of April.
workshops
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.MOU btw.
and unanimously carried to approve Memorandum of Under-
City & Covina -
standing between the Covina -Azusa Firefighters Union,
Azusa Fire -
effective February 1, 1979; and further to receive and
fighters Union
file letter dated March 15, 1979, from Covina -Azusa
Firefighters Union.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl.ly.-of-
and unanimously carried to approve maternity leave of
absence without
absence, without pay, for Yolanda Covarrubias, Inter-
pay for Yolanda
mediate Typist Clerk (CETA) not to exceed six weeks.
Covarrubias
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
Mag-A-Dop
and unanimously carried to approve the City Library's
magazine subscription adoption plan (Mag-A-Dop), and
ublica-
send a copy of the plan to area newspaper for publica-
tion.
tion.
Councilman Cruz requested that a proclamation be prepared
National Little
uC%1j
proclaiming April 7 through 14, 1979, as National Little
League Procla-
League Week.
mation
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Resolution
and unanimously carried to prepare a Resolution and
(Ira Calvert)
plaque commending Ira Calvert, for presentation at
the Little League opening ceremonies on April 7, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Letter of
and unanimously carried to direct staff to prepare
commendation
a letter of commendation for Sharon Carter, Project Direc-
Sharton Carter
for - Senior Citizens Program, for her excellent handling
'
of the City's Senior Citizens Program.
Councilman Decker offered a Resolution authorizing
Res. ##6771
payment of warrants issued by the City, which the
Warrants
City Cler}- 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 Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Cruz requested the Public Works Department
Sanitation
survey the Sanitation District property adjacent to
Dist.propty.
Zacatecas Park.
Mayor Solem requested staff investigate condition of
Trees on
'
trees on Foothill Blvd. across from Avery Label Company.
Foothill Blvd.
Councilman Fry reminded staff he is still waiting for
Sick Leave
delayed City employees' sick leave reports.
rpts.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:10 p.m.
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