HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 19, 1979 - CC (2)CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19s 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 Frank Herber of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Moses,
Solem
Absent at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, City Department Heads, City
Clerk Solis
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to excuse Councilman Decker
from meeting.
There being no additions or corrections, the Minutes of
the November 5, 1979, regular meeting stand approved as
written.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Con-
tinued Public Hearing on application for Housing and
Community Development Funds for 1980-81, the Mayor
declared the Hearing open.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to close Hearing.
'Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize Urban
Futures to submit the budget application as approved.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Con-
tinued 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.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the Hearing.
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Moved by Councilman Moses that action be continued to
meeting of December 3rd, at which all members of Council
would be present, died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny appeal of
Conditional Use Permit Case No. C-225, Richard A. Lewis,
and further that City Attorney prepare necessary Resolu-
tion.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on substandard building abatement at 830 North
Azusa Avenue, the Mayor d eclared the Hearing open.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 8,
1979.
There being no one in the audience representing the
owners of said substandard building, it was,
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7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Cncl.Decker
excused from
mtg.
Appvl.Min.of
11/5/79 mtg.
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
appl.for Hsng.
& Comm.Dev.
funds 1980-81
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
appeal on
CUP C-225 R.
Lewis
Pub.Hrg.re:
substandard
bldg.@830 N.
Azusa Ave.
(Cont Id.to
12/3/79 mtg•)
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to continue Public Hearing to
meeting of December 3, 1979.
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office Bids re:traffic
on Thursday, November 15, 1979, at 10:00 a.m., for sgnl.QFoothill
construction of traffic signal at Foothill Blvd. and & Alameda Ave.
Alameda Avenue, Project No. 597.
'(no action)
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on
October 25th and November 1st, 1979.
Three bids were submitted as follows:
BIDDER AMOUNT
Steiny & Co., Inc. 36,100.00
Electrend, Inc. 36,299.00
S. & W. Electrical Contractors, Inc. 45,068.00
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Mayor Solem, that
bid be awarded to Steiny and Company, Inc., in the
amount of $36,100.00, and that the irregularity of no
corporate seal on bid bond be waived, further that City
Clerk return bid guarantees to the unsuccessful bidders,
failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Fry, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Decker
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Mayor Solem that
'action be postponed to meeting of December 3, 19792
failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Fry, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
ABSENT.: COUNCILMEN: Decker
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
that all bids be rejected, failed by the following vote
of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Fry, Solem
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Decker
Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Garcia, 333 N. Rockvale Ave.,
S/Sgt.Garcia
addressed Council regarding rent control in the City of
addsd.Cncl.
Azusa.
re:rent
control
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Solem
and carried by roll call, to direct City Attorney to
prepare a study regarding rent control to be submitted
to Council within 30 days. Councilman Fry dissenting.
Mrs. Nell Soto addressed Council regarding U. S. Census
Nell Soto
and advised that the census this year would be a mail
re: U.S.
type census and that official date for returning infor-
Census
mation would be April 1, 1980. Also that each community
would be requested to form a local review board for
review prior to figures being forwarded to Washington, D.C.
Finance Officer apprised Council that information regard-
ing the local review board and pertinent material re: U.S.
Census had been received by his office, this date,
11/19/79, and further that he would have a detailed
report to Council at the December 3rd meeting.
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Councilman Fry offered a Resolution entitled: Res. -#6849
commending
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA John Luna for
COMMENDING JOHN LUNA FOR HIS MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO service to
THE CITY OF AZUSA. City
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: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Decker
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.use of
and unanimously carried to approve request of Saint Aud.& waiving
Frances of Rome School to use Civic Auditorium on of fees for
December 13th, for their Christmas musical and that fees Xmas musical -
be waived. St.Frances of
Rome
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Comm.from
and unanimously carried to receive and file communica- Rancho Palos
tion from Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes re: local Verdes
coastal program.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses ABC Notice
and unanimously carried to receive and file ABC Notice 658-6o S.Azusa
for on sale beer and wine, eating place, from Marguerite Ave.(Joanna's)
W. Coulter and Jack T. Odell forremises located at
658-60 South Azusa Ave. (Joannals).
'Moved
by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl.step
and unanimously carried to approve step
raises/permanent
raises/perm.
status for the following employees:
status
NAME TO STATUS EFFECTIVE
Goncharoff, J., Adm.Sec. Step 3
11/18/79
Enriquez, J., B1dg.Mnt.Ldwkr. Step 4
11/21/79
Due to many handicapped citizens in the
audience, Item
Handicapped
#11-J was brought forward at this time.
pkg.at Civic
Center
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to adopt plan designating
handicapped parking spaces within and around the civic
center site and that Staff review the exact locations
of the spaces behind City Hall so that they be put into
the most convenient area; further, that consideration
be given to 14' spaces rather than 12' spaces.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.revised
and unanimously carried to approve revised specifications specs for Pol.
for the classification of Police Officer. Off.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1621
No. 1621 approved lot line adjustments within Tract No. appvd.lot line
34421 (approximately seven acres in area and lying south- adjmt.(Tract
easterly of the intersection of Rockvale Avenue and Fifth 3 21)
Street). No action taken by Council.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.of P.C.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom- recommendation
mendations of Planning Commission with regard to Variance re: V-630
request Case No. V-630 - Cor Van Beek; further that City Cor Van Beek
Attorney prepare necessary resolution.
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Councilman Moses offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.20 BY ADDING
SECTIONS 2.20.030 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE INSPECTOR/
ZONING INSPECTOR.
'Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Fry requested that City Attorney and City
Clerk prepare report prior to next Council meeting,
regarding need for Business License Inspector to have
power to cite and also to include limits and responsibi-
lities of these duties.
1st rdg.Ord.
re:Bus.Lic/
Zoning Inspector
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz City Treasurer's
and unanimously carried to receive and file City Treasurer's Financial State -
Financial Statement showing a balance of $6074,825.92, ment
as of October 31, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Claim vs. City
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept claim of R. A. Delgado
Rudy A. Delgado, for alleged injuries sustained by his
wife, due to minor traffic collision with Police vehicle
on August 1, 1979, and that payment of $40.00 be approved.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.Agmnt.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Agree- Urban
ments with Urban Futures for the administration of funds Futures
for the Housing and Community Development Act Program
(HCDA).
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to authorize attendance of
Samuel Baldon, Water Maintenance Leadman, at a course
for training and certification of testers for backflow
prevention devices to be held in Los Angeles, July 7th
through 11th, 1980; further that letter of commendation
be forwarded to Mr. Baldon, in recognition of many
courses and classes he has attended to further his
knowledge with regard to his profession. Councilman
Fry dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve Final Tract Map No.
37691, Century American Corporation, and authorize its
recordation after the final subdivision report has been
submitted.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve Final Tract Map No.
37692, Century American Corporation, and authorize its
recordation, after receipt of the final subdivision
report.
Appvl.course
backflow prey.
S.Baldon
Appvl. Final
Tract Map
#37691
Appvl.Final
Tract Map
#37692
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.use of
and unanimously carried that Helen Kugler be authorized
accrued vac.
to draw on her accrued vacation time of 168 hours, and
& adv.of sick -
that she be advanced up to 80 hours of sick leave, due
lv.-Helen
'to
injuries received in a home accident.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Kugler
Appvl.reimb:
and unanimously carried to approve reimbursement of
for broken
$119.00 to Reserve Police Officer, John Alvarez, for
glasses -
prescription glasses destroyed during an arrest of a
Alvarez
prisoner on October 29, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.Agmnt.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Agree- Urban
ments with Urban Futures for the administration of funds Futures
for the Housing and Community Development Act Program
(HCDA).
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to authorize attendance of
Samuel Baldon, Water Maintenance Leadman, at a course
for training and certification of testers for backflow
prevention devices to be held in Los Angeles, July 7th
through 11th, 1980; further that letter of commendation
be forwarded to Mr. Baldon, in recognition of many
courses and classes he has attended to further his
knowledge with regard to his profession. Councilman
Fry dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve Final Tract Map No.
37691, Century American Corporation, and authorize its
recordation after the final subdivision report has been
submitted.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve Final Tract Map No.
37692, Century American Corporation, and authorize its
recordation, after receipt of the final subdivision
report.
Appvl.course
backflow prey.
S.Baldon
Appvl. Final
Tract Map
#37691
Appvl.Final
Tract Map
#37692
SRF
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Movedlby Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.Final
and unanimously carried to approve Final Tract Map No. Tract Map
36710, and authorize its recordation after the final #36710
subdivision report has been submitted.
Movediby Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Safety Study
and unanimously carried to defer safety study re:
re:106 S.
ingress and egress on proposed restaurant development
Azusa Ave.
at 106 South Azusa Avenue, to Public Hearing on the
(Deferred to
proposed Conditional Use Permit to be heard at meeting
Pub.Hrg.12/3)
of December 3, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.apptmt.
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of
A.Hermosillo
Arthur Hermosillo as Maintenance Man I, in the Building
Ma1nt.Man I
Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department,
effective November 20, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.temp.
and unanimously carried to approve temporary appoint-
appt.Pol.Clk.
ment of Leanne Johnson, Police Clerk, effective November
L. Johnson
6, 1979•
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.attndce.
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize Mrs. Cal.Library
Elsie Vandale, Assistant City Librarian, to attend the Assoc. Elsie
California -Library Association Conference at San Vandale
Francisco, December 8th through 12th, 1979.
Councilman Moses offered a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6850
of warrants by the City, which the City Clerk read in Warrants
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 Cruz
that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: Decker
City Administrator apprised Council that due to delicate No public
situation in Iran with regard to American hostages, that stmnt. re:
no public statement be made by Council at this time. Iran
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
aid unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:05 I,.m. Adjourn
City Clerk
' Next Resolution #6851
Next Ordinance #2082
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