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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 51 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 Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend E. Nelson of the Invocation
Foursquare Gospel Church.
For the benefit of the audience, City Administrator Voting Machine
briefly explained usage of voting machine to be used
by Council members in lieu of oral roll call voting.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Moses, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, City Department Heads, City
Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, the Minutes Appvl. Min.
of the October 15, 1979, regular meeting stand approved 10/15/79 mtg.
as written.
Councilman Fry presented Plaque and Resolution, which Plaque & Res.
City Administrator read in full, to Mrs. Rita O'Leary, to Rita O'Leary
for services to the City while an employee in the
Library Department.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued Cont.Pub.Hrg.
Public Hearing on progress of the Housing and Community re:progress of
Development Program and status of projects funded Hsng.& Comm.
through the program, the Mayor declared the Hearing open. Dev. Funds
Councilman Moses requested that City Administrator
contact Advisory Board Members of the Housing and
Community Development Program to verify their interest
in program, or possibly replace them with new members.
Report on status of Housing and Community Development
Program disclosed balance of funds in the amount of
$620,199.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to close Hearing. No action taken
by Council.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public
Hearing on application for Housing and Community Develop-
ment Funds for 1980-81, the Mayor declared the Hearing
open.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
October"25, 1979.
Advisory Bd.
Members to
be contacted
Pub.Hrg.re:
app.for Hsng.
& Comm.Dev.
funds 1980-
81
(Cont. to
11/19/79)
Councilman Decker presented Plaque
to Miss Carol Norman
Plaque to
for her services to the City while
an employee in the
Carol Norman
Library Department.
'Councilman
Cruz presented a Plaque
to Mrs. Barbara Svcs
Plaque to
for her services to the City while
an employee in the
Barbara Svcs
Library Department.
Council adjourned to Community Redevelopment
Agency at
Adj.to CRA
7:50 p.m.
CRA reconvened as City Council at
8:10 p.m.
Reconvened
Ms. Nell Soto scheduled to address
Council regarding
U.S. Census
the U. S. Census, was not in attendance
at meeting.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the continued Cont.Pub.Hrg.
Public Hearing on progress of the Housing and Community re:progress of
Development Program and status of projects funded Hsng.& Comm.
through the program, the Mayor declared the Hearing open. Dev. Funds
Councilman Moses requested that City Administrator
contact Advisory Board Members of the Housing and
Community Development Program to verify their interest
in program, or possibly replace them with new members.
Report on status of Housing and Community Development
Program disclosed balance of funds in the amount of
$620,199.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to close Hearing. No action taken
by Council.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public
Hearing on application for Housing and Community Develop-
ment Funds for 1980-81, the Mayor declared the Hearing
open.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
October"25, 1979.
Advisory Bd.
Members to
be contacted
Pub.Hrg.re:
app.for Hsng.
& Comm.Dev.
funds 1980-
81
(Cont. to
11/19/79)
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1979 Page 2
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Select Bd.Mbrs:
and unanimously carried that Mayor appoint Advisory & Alt.for Hsng.
Board Members and alternates to serve on the Housing & Comm.Dev.
and Community Development Program.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to continue Public Hearing to
November 19, 1979 regular meeting in order that Advisory
Board could meet and submit recommendations.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public
Hearing on appeal of denial of Conditional Use Permit
for a condominium conversion of apartments on the
property located at 1130 E. Alosta Ave. (Case No. C-225 -
Richard A. Lewis), the Mayor declared the Hearing open.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
October 18, 1979 and affidavit of proof of posting dated
October 26, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to continue Public Hearing to
meeting of November 19, 1979, in order that principals
of Lewis Development Company who could not attend this
meeting be afforded the opportunity to do so.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to insurance
carrier claims for alleged negligence in maintaining
traffic signals at intersection of Foothill Blvd., and
Cerritos Ave., causing traffic collision on February 28,
1979, submitted by the following:
1. Henry Lopez, Rose Lopez and Henry T. Estrada
2. Henry Estrada and Farmers Insurance Group
3. Teachers Insurance Co., subrogee of Agnes C. Lahay
4. Diane Marie Lahay
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to reject claim of David A.
Miranda for alleged battery and personal injuries by Azusa
Police Officers on June 9, 1979, as not having been timely
filed pursuant to Government Code Section 911.2.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Stephen Cammack, Business
License Inspector be authorized to attend Eleventh
Annual Seminar, California Municipal Business Tax Associ-
ation at Queensway Hilton, Long Beach, from November 8th
to the 10th, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to receive and file ABC Notice
for on sale beer and wine, public premises, original
application from Louis Rivas, for premises located at
407 West Foothill Blvd. (Club Llamarada), noting that
letter of protest was submitted by Chief of Police.
Councilman Decker requested that Chief of Police submit
memo to Mayor and Council stating reasons for letter of
protest on ABC anDlication of Louis Rivas.
Pub.Hrg.re:
appl.on CUP
C -225 -Richard
A. Lewis
(Cont, to
11/19/79 mtg.)
Claims vs City
Lopez et al.,
Estrada, Lahay
et al
Claim vs City
David Miranda
Appvl.attndce.
at Ca.Tax
Assoc.Seminar
ABC Notice
407 W.
Foothill
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker ABC Notice
and unanimously carried to receive and file ABC Notice 928 E. Alosta
for off sale beer and wine, original application, from
Majdoleen S. Hilou for premises located at 928 E. Alosta
Ave. (Alosta Farmsj.
373
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1979 Page 3
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Waive fees for
and unanimously carried to waive fees for auditorium Aud.usage by
and conference room usage by Boy Scout Troop #410 for BSA for Eagle
Eagle Scout Awards Ceremonies on December 4, 1979; Court of Honor
further that City Administrator investigate possibility
of televising proceedings by Cable Service of Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.step
and unanimously carried to approve step raises/permanent raises/perm.
status for the following employees: status
NAME TO STATUS EFFECTIVE
Ditsch, C., Pol. Off. Step 4 11/03/79
Grasso, F., Pol. Off. Step 4 11/06/79
Saxton, F., Maint.Wrkr II Step 2 Perm.Stat. 10/30/79
Bath, E., Secretary Perm.Stat.,no inc. 10/18/79
Lara, C., Sr. Secretary Perm.Stat.,no inc. 10/18/79
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.specs Sr.
and unanimously carried to approve revised specifications Libr./Child.
for the classification of Senior Librarian/Head of Services
Children's Services.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1615
No. 1615 denied a Variance to allow waiver of the two -car denied Var.
garage requirement for a single family residence on the (V-653
property located at 715 W. Bayless St. (Variance Case No. F. Tumbleson)
V-653 - Florence Tumbleson). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1616
No. 1616 denied a Variance to allow waiver of the two- denied Var.
car garage requirement for a single family residence on (v-654- J.
the property located at 445 E. Thirteenth St. (Variance Espinosa)
Case No. V-654 - James R. Espinosa). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1617
No. 1617 granted a Variance allowing a reduced lot width grntd. Var.
of 50' instead of the required 60' for an R -lc zone on (v -655 -
the property located at 709 W. Fifth St. (Variance Case E. Seidner)
No. V-655 - Ed Seidner). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1618 approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 12775 (709 E.
Fifth St. - Ed Seidner). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1619 approved a condominium development in an R -3c
zone on the property located at 777 S. Citrus Ave.
(Conditional Use Permit Case No. C-226 - Andrea Blanchard)
No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1620 approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 12754 (644 W.
Tenth St. - Eula B. Weir). No action taken by Council.
City Attorney presented resolution granting Conditional
Use Permit, as amended, for Kiyohito Nakahara, Case No.
C-218 and prior to its' reading, it was,
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to re -open Hearing on appeal
from denial of the Conditional Use Permit for the purpose
of allowing on -sale liquor license within 300 feet of a
residential zone on the property located at 295 S. Azusa
Avenue, as petitioned by Kiyohito Nakahara, and that
City Clerk set Public Hearing for meeting of December 3,
1979•
P.C.Res.#1618
Appvd.Tent.Parcel
Map #12775
P. c.#1619
appvd.CUP
(C-226 -
A.Blanchard)
P.C.Res.#1620
appvd.Tent.
Parcel Map
#12754
CUP - Kiyohito
Nakahara -
Hrg. to be
reopened
'J75
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1979 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Safety Study at
and unanimously carried that Chief of Police and Director 295 S. Azusa Ave.
of Public Works prepare a safety study at that location.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried by
between the City and Public
the purchase, installation
'cessing system for the City.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried to
Adjustment for the month of
seconded by Councilman Cruz
roll call to approve agreement
Agency Data System (PADS) for
and maintenance of a data pro -
seconded by Councilman Cruz
receive and file Fuel Cost
November, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to deny claim of Raymond Carl
Calnan for alleged unlawful impounding of his vehicle
on September 19, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to deny request of Los Angeles
County Fire Commission in support of formulating plans
for regional fire departments, further that copy of
City Administrator's communication to Council, also be
forwarded to the Commission.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
plans and specifications for the widening and improve-
ment of Foothill Blvd., between Dalton Avenue and Rock -
vale Avenue Project No. 529, Federal Project No.
M -MG -6571(2j, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried, to accept with reluctance
resignation for purposes of retirement of John Luna,
Street Sweeper Operator, Public Works Department,
further that a resolution and plaque be prepared for
presentation at a later date.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
traffic signal at intersection of Calera and Alosta
Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve Final Tract Map No.
36072 (Rainbow Angling Club) and direct the Director of
Public Works to hold the map from recordation until all
agreements and bonds have been received and all appli-
cable fees paid.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that sliding scale fee schedule be approved for all
new construction for parks and recreation facilities,
further that City Attorney prepare necessary Ordinance
and also Ordinance amending present Municipal Code
deleting sub -divisions and tracts, to read'all new
construction". Motion passed by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN:
NOES: COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN:
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Decker, Fry, Solem
Cruz, Moses
None
City Attorney apprised Council that in view of the
motion that refers to a new tax on construction when a
subdivision is not involved, does involve a new kind of
taxation within the City, he would research the question
of whether this would be in violation of Proposition 13,
since it could be characterized as a special tax within
the meardng of the Constitutional limitation, and that he
woula have a report on that question as well as the
Ordinances,requested.
Agreement -
PADS
Fuel Cost Adj.
Claim vs City
R. Calnan
L.A.County
Fire Serv.
Comm.
Appvl.plans &
specs -Project
#529
Resign.John
Luna
Appvl.traffic
signal at
Calera & Alosta
Appvl.Final
Tract Map
#36072
Appvl.fees for
pks. & rec.fac.
new construction
377
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1979 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Solem Sr. Citizens
and unanimously carried by roll call that Senior restrooms
Citizen multipurpose facilities be modified to include
only restrooms and that grant proposal to Area Agency
on Aging be withdrawn; that construction of restroom
facilities be added to expansion project for offices
at Memorial Park with City funds.
Moved by Councilman Fry , seconded by Councilman Decker, Appvl.sketches
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve preliminary for offices at
sketches for proposed staff offices at Memorial Park and Memorial Park
to include handicapped restrooms in the plans.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Crocker Bank
and carried by roll call that guidelines as submitted Loan Program
by Bill Bond and Associates for the administration of
the Crocker Bank Loan Program be approved with amendment
that any homeowner who is a journeyman in his trade be
allowed to do the work on his own home within the field
of his expertise. Councilman Moses dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.attendance
and unanimously carried by roll call that Firefighter at Fire Serv.
Steve Wyman be authorized to attend the California Fire Academy -Steve
Service Academy at Pacific Grove, California, December Wyman
9th to the 14th, 1979.
Agreement with Urban Futures for providing Housing and Urban Futures
Community Development administrative services was with- Agmnt.contd.
drawn due to the County requesting that their functions to 11/19/79
be split off in the Agreement, therefore they requested mtg.
that item be continued to meeting of November 195 1979.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.Joint
and unanimously carried to approve joint community Res.re:Silver
resolution celebrating the San Gabriel Valley Tribune's Anniv.San Gab.
Silver Anniversary, further that Mayor be authorized to Valley Tribune
attend tribute dinner at Industry Hills on March 21,
1980.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Appv.Agmnt.w/
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Agreement Az.School Dist.
with the Azusa Unified School District and City for rec/cross.guards
recreation/crossing guard service for the school year,
1979-80.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.informal
and unanimously carried to authorize Purchasing Department quotations for
to obtain informal quotations for the disposal of trans- obsolete trans-
formers no longer needed in the Light & Power Department. formers
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
Resign.Deana
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Mrs.
Kelly,Pol.Clk.
Deana Kelly, Police Clerk Dispatcher, effective October 27,
Dispatcher
1979•
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.inc.in
and unanimously carried by roll call to increase comple-
ment of Building Maintenance Division of Public Works
compl.MW I in
B1dg.Div.of
Department by one Maintenance Worker I position.
Pub.Wrks.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.Tract
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
Map #37658
Final Map of Tract No. 37658, and to authorize its
recordation when all agreements, bonds and fees have
been paid.
Councilman Fry requested that City Administrator contact
Safety hazard
management at Foothill Shopping Center advising that
at Foothill
broken glass in the empty stores on the west side of
Center
the property be repaired as this is a safety hazard.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 53 1979 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Res.to be pre -
and unanimously carried that resolution be prepared pared condemning
condemning the use of force by Iranian students in this Iranian students
Country and also in Iran against our Embassy, with
notification to our Congressmen. and Senators.
Councilman Moses requested that Director of Public Works Study-Handi-
prepare a report on possibility of creating handicapped capped prkng.
parking spaces in front of the Police Department, Library, spaces at City
Light and Power, west side of City Hall opposite the Hall Complex
Council Chambers and east side of City Hall opposite
fron walkway.
Councilman Cruz requested Planning Commission to Study re: annex.
prepare a study with regard to possibility of annexing prpty estrly of
property easterly of Azusa from the northeast corner and Azusa
exactly how far we could extend our boundaries, further
that the Foothill Dairy property might also be considered
in the study.
City Attorney apprised Council that report on copper Townehouse-
lines and minerals in the water re: Townehouse, was water report
being reviewed and that he would have a report within
the next two weeks.
With regard to handicapped persons receiving same benefits Handicapped
as senior citizens, City Attorney advised that there is benefits
no provision in the law for equivalent benefits., each
receive separate and different benefits.
Councilman Moses requested that a study be prepared Study -Janitor -
regarding cost differential re: Janitorial Maintenance ial services
Firm vs increasing complement to include one janitor
for the janitorial maintenance of the City Hall complex.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution authorizing payment Res.#6848
of warrants by the City which the City Clerk read in full. Warrants
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALDD ING 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
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Sharon Carter
that Ms. Sharon Carter be permitted to address Council, addsd.Cncl.
passed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Fry, Solem
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Council was apprised by City Attorney that due to possible
litigation by Ms. Carter, that Council "listen only" and
not voice any comments as it could be considered prejudi-
cial.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:10 p.m.
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