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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1981 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 the Call to Order
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Frank Herber of the Invocation
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Moses, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Chief
of Police Wood, Fire Chief Littlefield,
Personnel Clerk Filer, Assistant City
Librarian Vandale, Superintendent of
Light and Power Gerharz, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, Director
of Public Works Wells, Deputy City Clerk
Lara
There being no additions or corrections, the Minutes of Appvl.Min.of
the regular meeting of November 2s 1981 and the adjourned 11/2/81 &
regular meeting of November 91 1961, stand approved as 11/9/81 mtgs.
written.
City Administrator introduced new employee Norman "Dutch" Intro.of
Reininger, Assistant Director of Civil Defense/Safety Norman
Analyst, to Council, and welcomed him to the City. Reininger-
Chief Wood introduced police personnel modeling new New police
Police Department uniforms to Council and audience and uniforms
' advised that the new uniform would be in effect as of modeled by
December 11 1981. Chief Wood also introduced new employees PD personnel
Ron Compton, Ronald Munson and Wayne Ketaily to Council. & intro.of
new Pol.Off.
City Council adjourned to Community Redevelopment Agency
at 7:40 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 7:43 p.m.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Continued
Public Hearing on substandard structure at 701 N. Azusa
Avenue (Al and Miriam Reinhardt), the Mayor declared the
Hearing reopened.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that building at
701 N. Azusa Avenue be declared substandard and order
the Director of Public Works to abate substandard structure;
however that enforcement of that order be held in abey-
ance pending the timely completion of the rehabilitation
construction within six months after the issuance of the
building permit.
Adj.to CRA
Reconvened
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
substndrd.
bldg.@701 N.
Azusa
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Continued Cont.Pub.Hrg.
Public Hearing on substandard structure at 635 N. Azusa substandard
Avenue (Anthony M. & Julia S. Ortuno), the Mayor declared bldg.@635 N.
the Hearing reopened. Azusa
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that building at
635 N. Azusa Avenue be declared substandard and that
Director of Public Works be ordered to abate said struc-
ture; however,that enforcement of said order be held in
abeyance pending the completion of said construction on
building within six months.
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 Fry offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING WILLIAM BERESFORD FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE
CITY. '
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Fry, 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 Moses offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING KEITH SIKES FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
At this point, City Administrator read twn letters
received by City Council registerinL-;•protest-to
the adoption of a resolution for Mr. Sikes.
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: Decker, Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Fry, Solem
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Res. #7050
commending
Bill Beres-
ford
Res. #7051
commending
Keith Sikes
_
Decker
Notice
1117
'Moved
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CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16,
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
Bldg.at 6381.
Los Amigos
and carried by roll call
that building at 6381 N. Azusa
N.Azusa to be
Avenue (Winifred Miller)
be ordered demolished and that
demolished
Director of Public Works
follow regular procedures in
effecting same. Councilman Moses dissenting.
Councilman Fry offered a
resolution entitled:
Res. #7049
commending
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Romaine
COMMENDING ROMAINE VARING FOR HER SERVICES TO THE CITY.
Varing
'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 Fry offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING WILLIAM BERESFORD FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE
CITY. '
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Fry, 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 Moses offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING KEITH SIKES FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
At this point, City Administrator read twn letters
received by City Council registerinL-;•protest-to
the adoption of a resolution for Mr. Sikes.
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: Decker, Cruz, Moses
NOES: COUNCILMEN: Fry, Solem
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Res. #7050
commending
Bill Beres-
ford
Res. #7051
commending
Keith Sikes
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Claim vs
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny claim vs City M.
City by Mike Graziano dba Michael's Mini Market, for Graziano
alleged damages to compressor and spoiled food due to (Michael's
low voltage from transformer, occurring June 27, 1981. Mini Market)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Claim vs City
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny claim vs B. Dyer
City by Brian D. Dyer for towing costs due to alleged
wrongful towing of vehicle, occurring August 13, 1981.
by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman
and unanimously carried to receive and file ABC
Decker
Notice
ABC Notice
1044 W.
'Moved
for on sale beer and wine, eating place, Carlos
Mares,
Gladstone
for premises located at 1044 W. Gladstone St.,
Los Amigos.
Los Amigos
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Claim vs
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny claim vs City M.
City by Mike Graziano dba Michael's Mini Market, for Graziano
alleged damages to compressor and spoiled food due to (Michael's
low voltage from transformer, occurring June 27, 1981. Mini Market)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Claim vs City
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny claim vs B. Dyer
City by Brian D. Dyer for towing costs due to alleged
wrongful towing of vehicle, occurring August 13, 1981.
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIF16RNIA
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1981 Page 3
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses and Claim vs Cty
unanimously carried by roll call to deny claim vs City by Optical Rad.
Optical Radiation Corporation for alleged loss of material Corp.
and overtime costs to personnel to make up lost time due to
power failure occurring June 18, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Claim vs City
and unanimously carried to deny claim vs City by Roy S. R.S.Nakatani
Nakatani for towing costs due to alleged wrongful towing
of vehicle occurring on September 9, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.to pres.
and unanimously carried to accept application for leave to- late claim
present late claim on behalf of claimant, Tiffini Nye, a Tiffini Nye
minor, as submitted by her guardian Carol Gardner, for
wrongful death of Edward Wayne Nye, due to alleged inade-
quate street lighting in the vicinity of Irwindale and
McKinley, occurring October 30; 1980.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Claim vs City
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny.claim vs City
Tiffini Nye
by Carol Gardner, guardian for minor Tiffini Nye for
V-738-Sasak Corp.
alleged wrongful death of Edward, Wayne Nye, due to alleged
inadequate street lighting in the vicinity of Irwindale and
McKinley, occurring October 30, 1980.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
Cty.Atty.& firm
unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney and
of Burke,Wms.&
the firm of Burke, Williams and Sorenson be authorized to
Soren to def.
defend the city in litigation with respect to above mentio4d
city in litiga-
claim.
tion of above
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
claim
Appvl.step inc./
and unanimously carried to approve step increase/permanent
perm.status
status for the following employees:
stment for past
NAME \\ TO STATUS EFFECTIVE
FY. Gray, Pol.Officer rm. a 11%16]8x
J. Fraijo, Water Equip. Oper. Step 5 11/17/81
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1789
No. 1789 conditionally approved a variance to permit a cond.appvd.Var.
reduced side yard setback of 2' instead of the required 5' V-737-M.Ramos
and a reduced rear yard setback of 6' instead of the
required 25' on the property located at 1140 N. Dalton,
Variance Case No.V-737-Miguel L. Ramos. No action taken by
Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1790
No. 1790 conditionally approved a variance to permit a
cond.appvd.Var.
reduced front yard setback of 14' instead of the required
V-738-Sasak Corp.
20' and a reduced side yard setback of 0' instead of the
required 10' in a Freeway Service Zone, on the property
located at 117 N. Azusa Ave., Variance Case No. V-738-
Sasak Corporation. No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1791
No. 1791 conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map
cond.appvd.Tent.
No. 14825 on the property located on the south side of
Prcl.Map #14825
Foothill Blvd., at Coney -Carl W. Donmoyer and Associates,
C.Donmoyer
Inc. No action taken by Council.
Councilman Fry requested that copies of City Treasurer's
City Treas.Fin.
Financial Statements for the past two years be made
stment for past
available for council perusal.
2 yrs.to be made
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
available
City Treas.
and unanimously carried to receive and file City
Financial
Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of
Statement
$6,152,703.00 as of October 31, 1981
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Prop.Electric
and carried by roll call to receive and file communication
rate inc.
from City Administrator regarding proposed electric rate
Rec. & File
j increase. Councilman Decker dissenting.
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7052
Weed Abate-
ment
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1981 Page 4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING
REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE COST OF
REMOVAL OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT FROM PARK-
WAYS, SIDEWALKS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AND THE ASSESSMENT
THEREOF UPON CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
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, Solem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled: Res.#7053
approving
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Final Sub -
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 39645, division Map
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED AND ACCEPTING Tract #39645
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER.
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: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
' Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Appvl.appt.
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of C.Klatt, Sr.
Carolyn Ann Klatt as Senior Librarian/Children's, Lib./Childrens
effective November 30, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Fry,
seconded
by Councilman Moses
Resign.A.
and unanimously carried
to accept
resignation of
Bertagna,
Anthony Bertagna, Police
Officer,
effective November 14,
Pol.Officer
1981.
Moved by Councilman Fry,
seconded
by Councilman Decker
Resign. -
and unanimously carried
to accept
resignation for pur-
Retirement
poses of retirement of Battalion
Chief Clarence A.
C.Schad
Schad, effective January
3, 1982;
further that a resolu-
tion/plaque be prepared
for presentation at a later date.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.Canyon
and'unanimously carriad that the 7'Anvnn City Players be City Players
authorized to use City Audit'd`rium with an Assistant Recrea- usage of Aud.
tion Leader supervising_this usage and that the Canyon City @$3.96 per hr.
Pja r reimburse the C mmun ty-jervice�s D gt at t?ee ate
o '9.56•per hr. which -s ra e o pay or a Rec. a er.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
'and unanimously carried by roll call to approve bail
amounts for Azusa Municipal Code violations that are
not specifically covered at this time. (Memorandum with
code sections and bail amounts are on file in the Office
of the City Clerk.)
City Attorney and Captain Lara are presently working on
a report to change all parking violations and other
Municipal Code traffic violations from misdemeanors to
infractions; report to be submitted at meeting of
December 7, 1981.
Appvl.bail
amts.for AMC
violations
Rpt.on cling.
prking.vio-
lations to
infractions
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1981 Page 5
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz Agmt.for ""-
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agree- street sweep-
ment with John Luna for street sweeping in the amount ing-J. Luna
of $8.50 per hour.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses and Appvl.Agmt.w/
unanimously carried to approve agreement with Crocker Crocker Bank -
Bank for City's leverage loan program. rehab.program
Moved by Coun ilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.appts.
'and unanimouVly carried to approve lateral Police Officer lateral Piot.
appointments Abf Allan Pflueger, effective November 18, Off.-A.Pflueger
1981 and Morey Weiss, effective November 30, 1981. & M. Weiss
City Administrator apprised Council of invitation to the Xmas tree
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony sponsored by the lighting
Chamber of Commerce to be held December 7, 1981, at 12/7/81
6:30 p.m. The Mayor was requested to give Christmas
greetings and introduce City officials.
City Administrator also advised Council of invitation Dedication
to the dedication of the basketball courts at Memorial Mem'1 Park
Park, Thursday, December 3, 1981, at 4:30 p.m. basketball crts.
It was consensus of Council that at the Board Meeting ESGV Consrt'm
of the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium, the Senior Sr.Cit.Trans.
Citizen Transportation matter would be discussed as
many complaints have been received with regard to the
service. A representative from the City would be in
attendance at said meeting.
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, Sclem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
At the request of Councilman Moses, an Executive Session Exec.Session
was held at 9:04 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:14 p.m. Reconvened
On advise of the City Attorney, the matter to be discussed
at the Executive Session was not appropriate material for
same.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:15 p.m. _
Next Resolution #7055
Next Ordinance #2121
It was consensus of Council that City Administrator
Fire Personnel
investigate status
of Fire personnel unable to meet
Report
Los Angeles County
qualifications, in the event a merger
was accomplished.
Councilman Decker
offered a resolution authorizing payment
Res. #7054
of warrants by the
City, which the Deputy City Clerk read
Warrants'
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, Sclem
NOES: COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: None
At the request of Councilman Moses, an Executive Session Exec.Session
was held at 9:04 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:14 p.m. Reconvened
On advise of the City Attorney, the matter to be discussed
at the Executive Session was not appropriate material for
same.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:15 p.m. _
Next Resolution #7055
Next Ordinance #2121