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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 63 1979
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 Reverend Richard C. Addison, of
the First Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz
Moses, Solem
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 and Power Gerharz,
Director of Community Services Guarrera,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Personnel
Clerk Filer, Deputy City Clerk Lara
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7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Councilman Decker noted that Minutes of July 16, 1979, Appvl Min. 7/16/79
should state that Paul Mendoza served to the end of his reg. mtg. as
term rather than that he resigned from the Planning corrected
Commission.
Minutes of July 16, 1979 regular meeting stand approved
as corrected.
Council adjourned to Community Redevelopment Agency at Adj. to CRA
7:40 p.m.
CRA reconvened as City Council at 7:55 p.m. Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry Appvl advance of
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve $12,000. to CRA
request to appropriate an advance of $12,000.00 to for SB99 Bonds
the Community Redevelopment Agency by the City,
subject to that amount being repaid to the City at
8% interest when the SB 99 bonds are sold.
Mr. Alan Swanson, Area Engineer for the East Maintenance Benefit Assessment
Area of the Flood Control District, addressed Council Assembly Bill 549
regarding the need for Benefit Assessment Assembly
Bill 549.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call,to receive and
file.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
to ratify action of Director of Community Services in
withholding one day's wages from Sharon Carter, Project
Director, Senior Citizens Programs, and that no further
action be taken with respect to making her position a
full time classified position as requested. Motion
passed by the following vote of the Councill.
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
that City Administrator investigate possibility of
permanent status in the classified service for Ms.
Carter failed by the following vote of the Council:
S.Carter3unpaid
wages & class.
status
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AYES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Solem
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request from Los
Angeles County Fair to hang banners in City announcing
this year's Fair Dates, September 14th through September
'30t1h, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
purchase of full page ad in the 1979-80 Gladstone
High School Football Program.
Councilman Decker offered's resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING PAUL MENDOZA FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF AZUSA WHILE A MEMBER OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
'Mayor Solem requested that proposed resolution commending
Paul Allen also include his contributions in obtaining
Cable Television for the City.
Councilman Moses offered the resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING PAUL ALLEN FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF AZUSA AS AN OFFICER AND MEMBER OF THE
PERSONNEL BOARD AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS IN OBTAINING
CABLE TELEVISION FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to waive
further reading.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman
Decker that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Moses and unanimously carried to deny the claim of
James R. Buchanan for alleged negligence by Police
Department to notify him of his recovered vehicle,
which was subsequently sold.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
City Attorney and firm of Burke, Williams and
Sorensen to represent City in litigation re: Janet
MacDougall vs City of Azusa, for alleged invasion
of privacy and conspiracy.
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Appvl to hang
banners announc-
ing Fair dates
Appvl purchase
ad in 1979-80
Gladstone
Fbotball Program
Res. #6823 com
diendg.. P:- Mendoza'
as,:Msmbr of Plang.
Commission
Res. ,#6824 com-
mendg. P. Allen
of his service
to Cty as Pers.
Bd. & Cable TV
Comm. member
Claim -vs City
J.R. Buchanan
Claim vs City
Janet MacDougall
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Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Claim vs City
Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to honor Lori Mann
claim of Lori Mann for alleged damage to her vehicle
by 'Animal Regulation vehicle, on July 11, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
City Atty to
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attor-
rep. City re:
ney' and firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen represent
Duncan claim
City in litigation re: Thomas Duncan vs City of
alI®w'a
'the,
Azusa.
CUP. (C-221
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Terminate Agmnt
and unanimously carried by roll call to terminate
with CRS & enter
Agreement with Community Rehabilitation Services,
into Agmnt with
giving a 30 day written notice, and upon expiration
'the
B. Bond (res.
of 30 days to enter into an Agreement with Bill
rehab. loans)
Bond and Associates for administering the residential
rehabilitation loan program.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Final Filing Date
and unanimously carried by roll call to establish the
of 8/17/79 for
final filing date of August 17, 1979, for receiving
arguments re:
arguments for and against proposed City Measure to be
City ballot
on the November 6, 1979 ballot.
measure
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman ABC Notice
Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file 717 N.Azusa Ave.
ABC Notice for On Sale General public premises, (Square Deal
person to person transfer, from John R. Parr to Cafe)
David N. and Dora V. Moody, for premises located at
717 N. Azusa Ave. (Square Deal Cafe).
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl Agmt re:
'and unanimously carried to approve City Participation Housing & Comm.
in the Urban County Housing and Community Development Dev. Program
Program for 1980-81.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker San Gab.Valley
and unanimously carried to receive and file notice of Cities dues
from the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities for
annual dues.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl Boxing
and unanimously carried to approve request of Azusa Exhib. Parish
Youth Club to hold a boxing show at the Parish Hall Hall 8/11/79
on Saturday, August 11, 1979, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve step raises and
permanent status for the following employees:
NAME TO STATUS EFFECTIVE
Jensen, R. Line Mech. Step 5 08/07/79
Cvetezar, J., Welders Helper Step 3 07/18/79
Filer, P. Personnel Clerk Step 3 08/15/79
Notice was given that Planning'Commission by Resolution
No.''1592 approved a variance to allow reduced off-street
parking of nine (9) spaces instead of the required
twelve (12) on the property located at -316 N. Azusa Ave.
(Variance Case No. V-639 - Armando Hernandez). No
action taken by Council.
Appvl Step Raises
Perm Status
P.C. Res. #1592
appvd Var. (V-
639 A.Hernandez)
Notice was
given that Planning Commission by
Resolution
P.C.
Res. #15S3
No. 1593 approved
a conditional use permit to
alI®w'a
appvd
CUP. (C-221
thirty-two
(32) unit condominium development
in an R -3c
D.D.
Christy)
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zone on the property located at the south side of Ninth
St., between Dalton and Soldano Avenues (Conditional
Use Permit Case No. C-221 - Donald D. Christy). No
action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No.'1594 approved a variance to allow a three (3) story
building instead of the permitted two and one-half ' (2j) storias on the property located at the south side o
Ninth St., between Dalton and Soldano Avenue (Variance
Case No. V-640 - Donald D. Christy). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1595 approved a variance to allow a reduced rear
yard setback of 0' instead of the required 15' for
commercial property adjacent to a residential zone and
reduced off-street parking of twelve (12) spaces
instead of the required fifteen (15) spaces on the
property located at 777 W. First Street (Variance Case
No. V-641 - Robert C. Johnson). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1596 approved a conditional use permit to
allow a parking area of tenants' recreational vehicles
and mobile home sales and display on the property located
at 810-830 E. Foothill Blvd. (Conditional Use Permit
Case No. C-219 - Jack Gorby). No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1597 approved a conditional use permit
to allow the continuation of an existing automobile
'dismantling operation on the property located at 1125
W. Gladstone St., and 470 Mira Loma Drive (Conditional
Use Permit Case No. C-220 - Harold Vallentine and
Gerald Steiner). No action taken by Council.
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 5.04 BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
SECTION 5.04.015 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES AND
REGULATIONS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Moses offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING TITLE 53 CHAPTER 5.24, SECTIONS 5.24.010,
5.24.020, and 5.24.030 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO COIN OPERATED VENDING MACHINES.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that City Clerk make a study of
coin operated vending machine taxation by other cities
and that City Attorney be authorized to revise said
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P.C.Res.#1594
appvd var.
(V-640 D.D.
Christy)
P.C.Res.#1595
appv var.
(V-641 - R.C.
Johnson)
P.C.Res.#1596
appvd CUP
(C-219 -Jack
Gorby)
P.C.Res.#1597
appvd CUP (C-
220 - H. Valen-
tine & G.Steiner
1st: rdg. Ord.
re: change in
bus. lic.
regulations
lat. rdg. Ord.
re: vending
machines
Study re: coin
operated vend-
ing machine
taxation
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Ordinance regarding coin operated vending machines,
& possible
as it was consensus of Council that possible new rates
revision of
as listed in the Ordinance were not in accordance with
Ordinance
surrounding areas.
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to prepare an impartial analysis of City Measure to be on
Councilman Fry offered a resolution entitled:
Res. #6825 re:
the ballot of the November 6, 1979 election.
auth. Council
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
to file written
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE
argument for
'CAtIFORNIA,
A Wi RITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A CITY MEASURE.
City Meas.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
addition of: "neutered males as well as spayed bitches
unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved'by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
The Ordinance is entitled as follows:
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
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AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Fry offered a resolution entitled: Res. #6826 re:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Ag, w/Lloyds
APPROVING A LEASE AND OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AZUSA AND LLOYDS BANK OF CALIFORNIA.
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 resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled: Res. #6827 re:
Agmnt w/Crocker
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Bank
APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND CROCKER NATIONAL BANK.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
City Atty to
and unanimously carried that City Attorney be authorized
prepare impar -
to prepare an impartial analysis of City Measure to be on
tial analysis
the ballot of the November 6, 1979 election.
of City Meas.
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading an
1st rdg. Ord.
Ordinance with regard to licensing of dogs, with the
re: dog
addition of: "neutered males as well as spayed bitches
licensing
shall be 50% of the license fee otherwise imposed."
The Ordinance is entitled as follows:
'AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.12, SECTION 10.12.030
RELATING TO APPLICATION FEES FOR DOG LICENSES.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Councilman Fry offered a resolution entitled: Res. #6826 re:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Ag, w/Lloyds
APPROVING A LEASE AND OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AZUSA AND LLOYDS BANK OF CALIFORNIA.
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 resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled: Res. #6827 re:
Agmnt w/Crocker
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Bank
APPROVING A CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND CROCKER NATIONAL BANK.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
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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, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Fry requested that figures be given as to how Costs for fuel'
much money the fuel cost.adjustment amounts to for the adj.
City of Azusa for a period of one month.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and Fuel Cost Adji.
unanimously carried to receive and file fuel cost adjust-
ment for the month of August, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Waive fees for
and unanimously carried to waive all fee and permit Golden Days
requirements for Azusa Civic groups in connection with
Golden Days.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Voting Machine
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve proposal
from C. W. Cole and Company for purchase of voting machine
to be used by City Council.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry and
Appvl purch.
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation
Computer
of Finance Officer, to waive formal bidding and authorize
w/APC
Resignation
City to enter into negotiation for the purchase of compu-
C.
ter, system from the Public Agencies Data System (PADS).
Myers, Equip.
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Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
appvl specs for
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve specifi-
portable com-
cations for the purchase of'a portable compressor for the
pressor (Pro -
Water Division of the Public Works Department and to
ject No. 599)
'direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
fighter
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
appvl appt.O.P.
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Miss
Estrada,Pol.Clk.
Olgvanna P. Estrada, Police Clerk, effective August 6,
1979.
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and
Appvl appt. D.
unanimously carried to approve appointment of Mr. David
Mains Res.Pol.
Mains as a Reserve Police Officer, effective August 6,
Off.
1979.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl Parcel
and unanimously carried to approve Parcel Map No. 12317
Map #12317
and;authorizs its recordation.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl Lv of
and unanimously carried to approve additional six month Absence Lynda
leave of absence, without pay, to Lynda Jones, Inter- Jones
mediate Typist Clerk in the Recreation Division of the
Community Services Department.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
Appvl Work
and',unanimously carried to approve work study contract
Study Program
'with Azusa Pacific College.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
w/APC
Resignation
C.
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Mr.
Myers, Equip.
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Calvin L. Myers, Equipment Mechanic, effective August
Mech.
10, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.appt.S.E.
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Mr.
Lehnhard, fire -
Steven E. Lehnhard, Firefighter, effective -August 7,
fighter
1979.
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Council requested that Chief of Police have officers Abandoned
cite owners of abandoned vehicles throughout the City. Vehicles
Councilman Moses offered a resolution authorizing Res. #6828
the payment of warrants by the City which the Deputy Warrants
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
Decker that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and,adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Decker offered a resolution authorizing Res. #6829
the paymont of warrants by the City which the Deputy Warrants
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 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, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None'
'ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
It was consensus of Council that a study be made of Study -
refuse sites of other cities regarding charges made refuse sites
and also look into what costs would be if City paid
for dumping rather than lower charges by 1%; further
that Los Angeles County advise results of inspections
made at Azusa refuse site.
Council
adjourned
to
Executive Session at 9:50 P.M.
Exec. Session
Council
reconvened
at
10:05 p.m.
Reconvened
Councilman Decker offered a resolution which the City Res. #6830 re:
Administrator read in full, entitled: transfers from
Electric Dept.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to General
CONCERNING TRANSFERS FROM THE ELECTRIC UTILITY Fund
DEPARTMENT TO THE AZUSA GENERAL FUND.
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, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMAN: None
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Councilman Fry requested that a report be given him Report re;
regarding the 6% line loss experienced and also 6% line
justification for same. loss
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Fry'and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment; 10;10 p.m. Adjourn
Next Resolution X6831
Next Ordinance #2078
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