HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 7, 1980 - CCCIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1980
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 Elmer Nelson of the
Foursquare Gospel Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Moses, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, City Department Heads, City
Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, the Minutes of
the December 17, 1979, regular meeting stand approved as
written.
The Public Hearing scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tentative
Parcel Map No. 12611, was withdrawn per communication
from appellant, Frederick Gotha, Corporate Counsel for
VSI Corporation.
The hour of 7:30 'p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on Conditional Use Permit (C-218) to allow on -
sale liquor license within 300' of a residential zone,
as petitioned by Kiyohito Nakahara, the Mayor declared
the Hearing open.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December
273 1979, and affidavit of proof of posting said property
on December 21, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and carried by roll call , to approve Conditional Use
Permit, Case No. C-218, to allow on -sale liquor license
within 300' of a residential zone, with the stipulation
that if parking was to be developed by the appellant
for use on property facing San Gabriel Avenue, that a
solid block wall be constructed so as to eliminate noise;
further that lighting of any parking facility be done
so as not to disturb surrounding neighbors; and that
City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution. Council-
man Cruz dissenting.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Hearing on appeal of denial of Conditional Use Permit
Case No. C-225, for a condominium conversion of apart-
ments on the property located at 1130 E. Alosta, as
petitioned by Richard A. Lewis, the Mayor declared the
Hearing open.
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of
said Hearing, published in the Azusa Herald on December
20, 1979, and affidavit of proof of posting dated Decem-
ber 21, 1979.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to close the Hearing.
Councilman Fry suggested that Planning Commission
possibly change guidelines for condominium construction
within the City with regard to washer/dryer regulations
to comply with guidelines set down by HUD, i.e., one
washer and one dryer for each 10 dwelling units rather
than 5 as stated in Planning Commission Resolution #873.
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7:30 p.m.
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.of
12/17/79 mtg.
Pub.Hrg.on Tent.
Parcel Map#12611
withdrawn
Pub.Hrg.re:
Cup C-218 -
Kiyohito
Nakahara
Pub.Hrg.CUP
C-225 -
R. Lewis
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Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to take matter of
condominium conversion of apartments at 1130 E. Alosta
under submission for a period of 30 days in order that
Planning Commission and Planning Department staff pre-
pare study with regard to possible problems being
generated with regard to other apartment complexes in
the City if approval for this conversion were given.
'Moved by Councilman Fry that necessary steps be taken to Parkway probs.
proceed with establishing a landscape maintenance district Azusa -Donna
for parkways on Azusa Avenue, Orkney Street and Donna Beth Beth -Orkney
Avenue, died for the lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that parkway areas on Azusa
Avenue, Orkney Street and Donna Beth Avenue be included
in City's regular weed abatement program.
Request for reconsideration of bid award for construction
Traffic signal
of traffic signal at Foothill Blvd. and Alameda Avenue
Foothill/
was withdrawn as a signed contract had been received
Alameda
from Steiny and Company for construction of the signal.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Staff to meet
and unanimously carried that City Administrator, Director
w/several condo.
of Public Works and Water Superintendent meet with
reps.re:water
representatives of the Carefree Azusa Condominium Associ-
corrosion probs.
ation, Rancho Home Owners Association and Meadow Hills
Condominium Association to discuss methods of correcting
plumbing corrosion problems.
Councilman Fry offered a resolution entitled: Res.#6861 re:
Crime Watch
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Program
RELATIVE TO CALIFORNIA CRIME WATCH PROGRAM.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
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.#6862 re:
assessed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA valuation of
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF property
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEN: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Moses, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Ngne
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Claim vs City
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve claim J. W. Tung
of Mrs. Josephine W. Tung, for alleged damage to
vehicleby City truck on July 16, 1979, in the amount
of $215.84.
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Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker Claim vs City
and unanimously carried to deny claim of Miguel Flores/ M.Flores/
State Farm Insurance Company, for damages sustained to State Farm Ins.
his vehicle due to traffic collision on July 26, 1979. Co.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Claim vs City
and unanimously carried to deny claim of General Tele- General Tele-
phone Company for alleged damages done to aerial facili- phone Co.
ties on April 16, 1979, as claim was not filed within
'100 days of the date of loss, pursuant to Government
Code Section 911.2.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Solem ABC Notice
and carried by roll call to receive and file ABC Notice 200 S.Irwindale
for on sale beer and wine, eating place, person to (Irwindale Inn)
person transfer, from Sally A. Villegas, Anna M. and
Louis Winters to Evodia A. and Rudolph E. Moreno, for
premises located at 200 S. Irwindale Ave. (Irwindale
Inn). Councilman Fry dissenting.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.##1626
No. 1626 approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 12981 (Foot- appvd.Tent.Parc.
hill Sales - south side of Sierra Madre Avenue between Map ##12981
Vernon Avenue and Todd Avenue). No action taken by
Council.
Councilman Moses offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: re:amendment
to rubbish Ord.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING CHAPTER 7.08, SECTIONS 7.08.010, 7.08.020,
7.08.030, 7.o8.o4o, 7,o8.050, 7.08.070, 7.08.080,
7.08.100, 7.08.110, 7.08.130 AND REPEALING SECTION 7.08.120
RELATING TO RUBBISH.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.increase
and unanimously carried to increase compensation for compensation
City Council members to $250.00 per month, to become for Council
effective after the 1980 City election. Members
Councilman Fry offered for first introductory reading 1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: re:Comp.for
City Council
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING members
THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF SAID CITY.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading,
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.##1623
No. 1623 approved a variance to allow a reduced side yard
set-appvd.Var.
back of 10' instead of the required 5' on the property
(v-657-B.W.
located at 503 E. First Street (Variance Case No. V-657-
Harsted
Burt W. Harsted). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.##1624
No. 1624 approved a variance to allow a reduced rear
appvd.Var.
yard setback of 23' instead of the required 25' on the
(V-658 - M.
property located at 825 E. First Street (Variance Case
Telles)
No. V-658 - Miguel Telles). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.##1625
'yard
No..1625 approved a variance to allow a reduced rear
setback of 15' instead of the required 25' on
appvd.Var.
(v-659 -B.A.
the property located at 1010 E. Alford Street (Variance)
Demirdjian)
Case No. V-659 - Bedros A. Demirdjian). No action
taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.##1626
No. 1626 approved Tentative Parcel Map No. 12981 (Foot- appvd.Tent.Parc.
hill Sales - south side of Sierra Madre Avenue between Map ##12981
Vernon Avenue and Todd Avenue). No action taken by
Council.
Councilman Moses offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: re:amendment
to rubbish Ord.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING CHAPTER 7.08, SECTIONS 7.08.010, 7.08.020,
7.08.030, 7.o8.o4o, 7,o8.050, 7.08.070, 7.08.080,
7.08.100, 7.08.110, 7.08.130 AND REPEALING SECTION 7.08.120
RELATING TO RUBBISH.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.increase
and unanimously carried to increase compensation for compensation
City Council members to $250.00 per month, to become for Council
effective after the 1980 City election. Members
Councilman Fry offered for first introductory reading 1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: re:Comp.for
City Council
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING members
THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF SAID CITY.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading,
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City Administrator apprised Council and citizens in the Info.re:Well #5
audience that Well #5 (Aspan Street) was shut down due closed due to
to presence of substance called Trichloroethylene and TCE
cause of infiltration was being investigated.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Ltr.of support
and unanimously carried that letter supporting the for Peripheral
Peripheral Canal be forwarded to our legislators. Canal
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.bicycle
and unanimously carried to ratify action waiving bicycle lic.fee waiver
license fee waiver for the month of January, 1980. for mo.of Jan.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
Amend.to Agmt.
and unanimously carried to postpone approval of amend-
w/Crocker Bank
ment to Crocker Bank, residential rehabilitation loan
(postponed)
program agreement until report is presented by Finance
Childrens Serv.
Officer with regard to the reduction of ratio and to
Finance Officer at Annual Seminar, California Society of
secure comparative information from Security Bank.
Resign.Olga
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.Agmt.w/
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agree-
State for
ment with State of California to test traffic signal
traffic sig.
controls (Foothill Blvd. improvement - Project No. 529).
control test.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
Pub.Hrg.to be
and unanimously carried to authorize City Clerk to set
set for sub -
Public Hearing for substandard building at 63821 North
standard bldg.
Azusa Avenue.
63821 N.Azusa
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl.reimb.
and unanimously carried to approve reimbursement of
for broken
$103.00 to Jesse Enriquez for glasses broken in the line
glasses,Jesse
of duty.
Enriquez
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.appt.R.
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Mrs.
Macy,Librarian
Rebecca Macy as Senior Librarian/Head of Children's
Childrens Serv.
Services, effective January 21, 1980.
Finance Officer at Annual Seminar, California Society of
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Resign.Olga
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Miss
Estrada, Pol.
Olga Estrada, Police Clerk, effective December 26, 1979.
Clerk
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Resign.A.Garcia
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Arthur
Firefighter
Garcia, Firefighter, effective January 8, 1980.
seconded by Councilman Cruz
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Limited No Pkng.
and unanimously carried to receive and file communica- Signs
tion from Director of Public Works with regard to posting
of limited no parking signs for street sweeping.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Mayor Solem and Appvl.temp.
unanimously carried by roll call to approve temporary assignments
assignment extension of 60 days for Robert Elliott, in Fire Dept.
Acting Engineer and Bryan Smith, Acting Captain,in the
Fire Department.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
seconded by Councilman Moses
Appvl.attndce.
and unanimously carried to
authorize attendance of
Seminar -Fin.
Finance Officer at Annual Seminar, California Society of
Officer
Municipal Finance Officers
at Oxnard on February 6th to
the 8th, 1980.
Moved by Councilman Moses,
seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.carry-
and unanimously carried to
approve request of Director
over vac.for
of Community Services to carry over 116 hours of
Dir.of Comm.
accrued vacation time.
Services
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Mayor Solem and Appvl.temp.
unanimously carried by roll call to approve temporary assignments
assignment extension of 60 days for Robert Elliott, in Fire Dept.
Acting Engineer and Bryan Smith, Acting Captain,in the
Fire Department.
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Flags to be under
and unanimously carried that request be made to the lights until re -
Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion to turn of hostages
maintain American Flags under lights until the return from Iran
of hostages from Iran.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution authorizing Res. #6863
payment of warrants by the City, which the City Clerk Warrants
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 Fry
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 Cruz requested that City Administrator Peripheral
ascertain vote made by Senator Richardson on the Peri- Canal
pheral Canal and report to Council.
Councilman Cruz requested that City Administrator con- Monrovia
tact County and ascertain restrictions and conditions Nursery
of Conditional Use Permit authorized to Monrovia Nursery Dump site
for its dump site.
Councilman Moses requested that Director of Public Works Street Sweepirg
look into street sweeping problems, as many streets in
the City are in need of better or more thorough cleaning.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Woman's Club
and unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator
to meet with Board Members of the Azusa Woman's Club
with regard to the Woman's Club building possibly being
dedicated to the City, with complete report of his
findings to Council.
Councilman Decker requested that Director of Public Works Renderings of
present renderings of City Hall elevator at next Council City Hall
meeting, elevator
Councilman Fry requested that when Fuel Cost Adjustment Fuel Cost Adj.
Reports are submitted to Council that instead of furnish- in dollars
ing only percentages, an average be given showing actual rather than
costs to consumers. percentages
Councilman Fry also requested that Planning Commission Owl Rock
via power of Conditional Use Permit place stricter controls
on Owl Rock due to damages to cars from rocks and unkempt
condition of streets; further, that City Administrator
and Finance Officer prepare comparative study on tonnage
costs for rock quarries in surrounding cities.
'Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:43 p.m.
City Clerk
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