HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 2, 1979 - CC (2)CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 23 1979 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Pro -tem Fry called the meeting to order, and led
in the salute to -the flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend E. Nelson of the
Foursquare Gospel Church.
esent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry,
Cruz, Moses
Absent, at Roll Call: Mayor: Solem
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to excuse Mayor Solem from the
meeting.
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Fire Chief
Littlefield, Director of Public Works Wells,
Chief of Police Elkins, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Community
Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis.
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Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Mayor Solem
excused
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of the Appvl Min. 6/18/
June 18, 1979 regular meeting and the Minutes of the June 79 reg mtg. &
19, 1979 regular adjourned meeting -stand approved as written. 6/19/79 adj.mtg.
Council adjourned to Redevelopment Agency at 7:40 p.m.
CRA reconvened as City Council at 7:46 p.m.
e hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public
Baring on proposed realignment of access road from Azusa
an Gabriel Canyon Road to San Gabriel Canyon Road, Mayor
o -tem declared the Hearing open.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June
21, 1979, and proof of posting on June 26, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
aid unanimously carried to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker,seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Fry to
authorize preparation of Agreement with City and owner of
property, Mr. Valentine, subject to certain contingencies;
to acquire property needed for transaction from Title Insur-
ance Company; to request the State to vacate the property
that would be needed for the transaction and further to
instruct the Chief of Police and Director of Public Works
to prepare a study of subject intersection for safety hazards.
Motion failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry,
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
ABSENT': COUNCILMEN: Solem
�oved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Fry that
ction'be postponed until Council could study proposed realign-
ment more thoroughly. Motion failed by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES: Fry, Moses
Decker, Cruz
Solem
COUNCILMEN:
NOES:
COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN:
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
Pub. Hrg. re:
realignment of
access rd. San
Gab. ;Cyn. Rd.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Fry
to refer to next Council meeting when Mayor would be present.
Motion failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Solem
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
Bids for Annual
on Thursday, June 28, 1979, at 10:00 a.m., for the
asphaltic paving
affice
nnual,asphaltic paving materials and rental of certain
materials
pecialized paving equipment.
(Rejected)
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice.Inviting Bids, published in the Azusa Herald on
June 14th and 21st, 1979.
One bid only was received, from Industrial Asphalt, as
detailed in memorandum received from Director of Public
Works,'dated June 28, 1979, and in file.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to reject bid from
Industrial Asphalt and authorize Director of Public Works
to purchase asphalt, as needed, from most economical source.
Mr. William Fessler, owner of the Azusa Car Wash at 514
Wm. Fessler
N. Azusa Ave., addressed Council regarding vandalism at
addressed Cncl
his place of business.
re: vandalism
It was consensus of Council that Mr. Fessler meet with
Chief of Police to discuss the problem.
1[soposal from Bill Bond and Associates was received Prop. frm B.Bond
questing to amend current contract incorporating bank & Assoc. re:
ogram to go along with the 312 loan program. bank program
At the same time proposal from Security Pacific National Prop. frm Secu-
Bank and revised agreement from Crocker Bank regarding rity Bank &
residential rehabilitation loan program were also presented. Crocker Bank
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and
unanimously carried to postpone action on these three items
to meeting of July 16th, after City Attorney, Finance
Officer and Mr. Linn have thoroughly reviewed all proposals,
with report to Council.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled: Res. #6807 re:
recognition of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA certain signtrs
PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SIGNATURES AND on warrants
FACSIMILE SIGNATURES ON WARRANTS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
that resolution be adopted.
�y the following vote of the
YES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
seconded by Councilman Moses
Resolution passed and adopted
Council:
Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses
None
Solem
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and Cable TV to
unanimously carried that Cable Service of Azusa commence broadcast Cncl
broadcasting Council and Planning Commission meetings, & Ping. Comm. mtgi
(live), as soon as possible.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that City Administrator and staff
member prepare a study regarding experiences of other cities
wherein Council meetings have been televised and type of
lontrol used,
oved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz that Voting machine
recommendation of City Clerk to hold in abeyance any purchase
of voting machine for six months be approved. Motion failed
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Solem
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Fry
and carried, that City Administrator and two Councilmen
look into types of voting machines available and their
costs. Councilman Moses dissenting.
It was consensus of Council that Councilmen Decker and
Fry serve on committee with City Administrator with regard
to voting machine.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
ABC Notice
and unanimously carried to
receive and file ABC Notice for
511 N. Azusa
on sale beer and wine, person to person transfer, from Eve
C. Partida and Louis Rivas
to Rodrigo Alvarez and Ignacio
for premises located
at 511 N. Azusa Ave. (Lost Penny).
(arin
oved by Councilman Moses,
seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Fry
Claims vs City
nd unanimously carried to
deny claims vs City by Deborah
Blandino &
Blandin and Betty Padilla
for alleged wrongful towing of
Padilla
their vehicles on June 22,
1979.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
Refund Bus. Lic
and unanimously carried to
refund business license fee of
fee - Azusa
$8.75 to Azusa Emblem Club
#325, as it is a charitable
Emblem Club
organization and neglected
to request exempt status from
Council prior to rummage sale of June 13, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
seconded by Councilman Moses
Step Raise/Perm.
and unanimously carried to
approve step raise/permanent
Status
status for the following employees:
NAME
TO STATUS EFFECTIVE
obi 'son, M., Police Off.
S ep 07/02/79
Hampton, K., Police Off.
Step 2 07/03/79
Moved by Councilman Cruz that recommendation of City Maint. Man I
Administrator regarding new position of Maintenance Man I position denied
be approved. Motion died for lack of a second.
oved by.Councilman_Decker, seconded by.Councilman Moses Appvl Auth.
nd unanimously carried to approve authorized position list, Pos. & Ranges
nd positions and ranges, submitted by Personnel Board.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 23 1979
Councilman Moses offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6763 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
ORGANIZATION AND COMPENSATION IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF
THE CITY, EFFECTIVE JUNE 24, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
0nd unanimously carried to waive further reading.
oved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Deckar
hat resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Solem
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve revisions of specifi-
cations for classification of Police Officer with regard
to 'Senior Officer', and, further, that as assignments to
Senior Officer are made that Council be apprised of same.
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Res. #6808 re:
Table of Org. &
compensation
Rev. of specs.
for Pol. Off.
Notice was given
that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C. Res. #1579
No. 1579
approved
a variance to allow a reduced
rear yard
appvd var. (V-
setback.of
1416"
instead of the required 25' on
the property
631 - L. Jenkins)
located
at 176 N.
Edenfield Ave. (Variance Case
No. V-631 -
Lydia M.
Jenkins).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1580 approved a variance to allow a reduced rear yard
setback of 18'3" instead of the required 25' on the
roperty located at 933 Haltern St. (Variance Case No.
636 - Robert Montoya). No action taken by Council.
otice was further given that Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1581 conditionally approved Tentative Tract
No. 37658 (west side of Lark Ellen Avenue, north of Arrow
Highway - Westwood Investments). No action taken by Council.
P.C. Res. #1580
appvd var (V-
636 - R. Montoya)
P.C. Res. #1581
appvd Tent.
Tract #37658
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Auth. City Attny
and unanimously carried to authorize City Attorney and firm to represent Cty
of Burke, Williams and Sorensen to represent City in liti- re: litigation
gation re: Janet MacDougall vs City of Azusa. J. MacDougall
It was consensus of Council that City Attorney prepare
Ballot Measure amending Civil Service Ordinance regarding
lateral transfers from other public agencies with oral
examination only.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Mrs.
Jeanette Linn as Deputy City Treasurer.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to receive and file Fuel Cost
Adjustment for the month of July, 1979.
tuncilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT.
Ballot Measure
re: lateral trans.
Appvl appt. J.
Linn, Dept. Cty.
Treasurer
Fuel Cost Adj.
for July, 1979
Ord. #2077 re:
adopting let
Amend. to CBD
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
that ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by
the following vote of the Council:
YES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Moses
OES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz
BSENT: COUNCILMEN: Solem
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve Tract Map #35142 (south
west corner of Sierra Madre Ave. and Vernon Ave.), and
authorize its recordation.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO THE LOCAL AGENCY -STATE
AGREEMENT NO. 07-5112 COVERING FUTURE FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
�BSENT: COUNCILMEN: Solem
oved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file communication
kom Director of Public Works regarding sound system in
Civic Auditorium.
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Appvl Tract
Map #35142
Res. #6809 re:
Agmt for future
Federal Aid proj.
Sound system
in Civ. Aud.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl Vacation
and unanimously carried to approve vacation request of City for City Adm.
Administrator as follows: August 13 through 31, 1979 and
December 20th to the 31st, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Resign. S.
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Reserve Archibald, Res.
Police Officer Stephen Archibald, and further that a plaque Pol. Off.Plaque
be prepared for presentation at a later date. to be given
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept resignations of Arthur
Paul Martinez, Maintenance Worker I (CETA) effective June
202 1979 and David Gagen, Maintenance Worker I (CETA),
effective June 26, 1979•
Councilman Cruz excused himself from following proceedings:
oved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Fry
hat agreement for para -medic ambulance service be granted
o Aids Medical Enterprises, Inc. Motion failed by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEN:
Decker, Fry
NOES:
COUNCILMEN:
Moses
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN:
Solem
ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEN:
Cruz
Resignations:
A.Martinez &
D. Gagen
Cncl Cruz
excused
Para -Medic Agmt.
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Motion of Mayor Pro -tem Fry and second of Councilman Moses
to refer agreement for paramedic ambulance service to next
Council meeting was withdrawn.
Upon advice of City Attorney, that there was no conflict of
interests involved, Councilman Cruz returned to the Council
table to take part in proceedings.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz that
lity enter into an agreement with Aids Medical Enterprises,
nc., to provide paramedic ambulance service in the City.
otion carried by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Crus, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Solem
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept proposal of
Alexander Grant & Co., as computer consultant.
It was consensus of Council that City Administrator and
Chamber of Commerce look into possibilities of totally or
partially sponsoring and subsidizing local Miss California
reception, or that a reception charge of $5.00 per ticket
be made; with Councilmen being allocated ten invitation
tickets for purchase; further, that findings of City
Administrator be forwarded to Council by letter.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of John
Jurkovich as Reserve Police Officer, in conjunction with
his resignation from the City Clerk's Office.
oved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Fry
nd unanimously carried by roll call to approve presen-
ation of plaque to Mr. Jurkovich, at a later date.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Harold
Hiatt as Reserve Police Officer, effective July 3, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Jesse
Duff Recreation Superintendent effective July 16, 1979,
and to approve appointment of Peter F. Selak, Jr., as
Recreation Superintendent to fill the vacancy.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to direct Planning Commission to
make a study of C-2 and C-3 zones, as submitted to Council,
on zoning map, and to hold public hearings for the purpose
of considering rezoning of all the properties that are
identified on the submitted map, and make recommendation
to City Council.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to present plaque to Mrs. Liz
Iarn, who has submitted her resignation from the City.
rouncilman Cruz offered a resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City, which the City Clerk read in full.
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Cncl. Cruz retnd
Appvl of compu-
ter consultant
(A.Grant & Co.)
Miss California
appearance
Resign. John
Jurkovich, Res.
Pol. Off.
Appvl. apptmnt.
of H. Hiatt,, as
Reserve Piol.Off.
Resign. of Jesse
Duff and appt of
Pete Selak, Rec.
Supt.
C-2 & C-3 Study
by Ping. Comm.
Plaque for Lis
Learn
Res. #6810
Warrants
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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 Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses
MF
OES: COUNCILMEN: None
ItBSENT: COUNCILMEN: Solem
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses and
unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:15 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6811
Next Ordinance #2078
Adjourn
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