HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 7, 1981 - CCCIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 73 1981
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 James Herring of the
Assembly of God Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Moses, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Chief
of Police Wood, Personnel Clerk Filer,
Assistant City Librarian Vandale, Fire
Chief Littlefield, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Director of Com-
munity Services Guarrera, Director of
f, Public Works Wells, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, the Minutes of
the November 16, 1981 regular meeting stand approved as
written..
Miss Azusa, Kim Silva, and her court, Sheryl Schulz and
Susan Merry Martin, were presented to Council.
Mayor Solem presented a plaque to Harry Wright, Welder,
in the Water Department, on behalf of the American Water
Works Association, in recognition of Mr. Wright's
development of new methods to improve the care of water
hydrants.
City Administrator introduced new Library employees,
Mrs. Mary Ortiz, Library Clerk I and Ms. Carolyn Klatt,
Senior Librarian/Children's to the City Council.
City Council adjourned to Community Redevelopment Agency
at 7:36 p.m.
City Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m.
Item 2G on the Agenda was brought forward at this time.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
purchase of ad in the Azusa Herald conveying Christmas
greetings to the citizens from the City Council, in the
amount of $500.00.
Councilman Moses offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING CLARENCE A. "CASS" SCHAD FOR HIS YEARS OF
SERVICE TO THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to waive further reading.
Moved by Councilman Moses, 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 Fry offered a resolution entitled:
ryas'
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.of
11/16/81 mtg.
Pres.of Miss
Azusa & court
Plaque to Harry
Wright from the
AWWA
intro.new emps
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
Item 2G
XMAS ad in Az.
Herald
Res. #7055
commending Cass
Schad,Batt.Chief-
CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1981
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION REGARDING ITS USING MUNICIPAL
PROPERTY TAX INCOME TO PROVIDE MUNICIPAL TYPE SERVICES
TO UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES.
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
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Adminis-
trator be instructed to contact the Los Angeles County
Fire Chief to request a supplement to initial Fire
protection proposal, in light of court decision wherein
Los Angeles County cannot use municipal tax income to
provide municipal type services to unincorporated
communities; determining whether or not this would
effect its proposal with regard to costs.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to deny claim vs City by Michael
J. Hanna for alleged assault and battery by police
officers occurring August 29, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to deny claim vs City by Robert
J. Fiore, II, for alleged false arrest occurring August
15, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to deny claim vs City by Tina
Marie Wheeler for alleged humiliation and emotional
injuries, caused by police officers, occurring August
15, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file ABC Notice
for on sale beer and wine, eating place, new license,
for premises located at 800 E. Alosta Ave., Long John
Silver's Seafood Shoppe.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by
Councilman Moses
and unanimously
carried to approve
step
raises/permanent
status for the
following employees:
NAME
TO STATUS EFFECTIVE
Bangar, R.
Firefighter
Step
2 12/02/81
Baker , D.
Sr. Library Clerk
Step
4 11/18/81
Schippleck, S.
Sr. Librarian
Step
5 12/18/81
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to receive and file Findings and
decision in the matter of proposed disciplinary action,
Charles Connelly, Firefighter, as well as the Addendum
thereto.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1792 conditionally approved a variance to permit a
reduced side yard setback of 4' instead of the required
5' in a single family residential zone=ori the property
located at 1107 -Old Mill„Road."`Wdrfance Case No.'V-739 -
Thomas -W. Withers. No action taken by Council. ,__
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Res. #7056 re:
L.A.Co.using
mun.tax money
to provide
services to
unincorporated
communities
Cty.Adm.to rpt.
on poss.inc.for
Co.fire protec-
tion due to crt.
decision
Claim vs City
M. J. Hanna
Claim vs City
R. J. Fiore,II
Claim vs City
T.M. Wheeler
ABC Notice
800 E.Alosta
Long John
Silver's
Step Raises/
Perm.Status
Findings/dec.
prop.disc.
action
P.C.Res. #1792
cond.appvd.Var.
V-739-T.Withers
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Notice was given that Planning
Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1793
No. 1793
conditionally approved
a variance to permit a
cond.appvd.Var.
reduced
rear yard setback of 20' instead of the required
V -740-C.
25' on the
property located at
401 E. 11th St. Variance
Zaragoza
Case No.
V-740 - C. Zaragoza.
No action taken by
Council.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1794
No. 1794, conditionally approved a conditional use permit cond.appvd.CUP
to allow the continuation of the existing used automobile C-264-J.Aszman
and camper sales in a Freeway Service Zone for a period
.of 5 to 7 years on the property located at 118 N. Azusa
Ave. Conditional Use Permit Case No. C-264 - James G.
Aszman. No action taken by Council.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.relocatn.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the re- temp.off.bldg.
location of the temporary bank building, at 444 E. Foot- San Gab.Valley
hill Blvd., San Gabriel Valley Bank, with conditions as Bank
set forth by the Planning Commission.
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.re:
an Ordinance entitled: garage & lawn
sales
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL•OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER
5.50 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 5.50.010 AND 5.50.020
RELATING TO GARAGE OR LAWN SALES.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
;arid unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
"reading.
Councilman Moses offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.re:
' an Ordinance entitled: bus.lic.appor-
tionment
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING SECTION 5.08.185 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEE APPORTIONMENT.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading lst rdg.Ord.re:
an Ordinance entitled: reducing certain
misdemeanors to
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA infractions
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING SECTION
1.12.010 REDUCING MISDEMEANORS TO INFRACTIONS.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading an 1st rdg.Ord.re:
Ordinance entitled: power proj.rev.
bonds by So.Cal.
Pub.Power Auth.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Cty.Treas.Fin.
and unanimously carried to receive and file City Treas-
Statement
urer's Financial Statement showing a balance of $6,249,983.14,
'
as of November 30, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
Ratification
and unanimously carried by roll call to ratify action
purch.500 KVA
taken by poll of Council for the purchase of a 500 KVA
transformer
transformer from Westinghouse, in the amount of $6,392.00.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Ratification
and unanimously carried to ratify action taken by poll
sale of scrap
of Council for the sale of scrap wire and brass to Azusa
wire & brass
Steel Products (highest bidder).
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading an 1st rdg.Ord.re:
Ordinance entitled: power proj.rev.
bonds by So.Cal.
Pub.Power Auth.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF POWER PROJECT REVENUE BONDS
BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Fry offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.re:
an Ordinance entitled: notes issuance
by So.Ca.Pub.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Power Auth.
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of
Thomas Scott, Police Officer, effective November 20,
1981.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve contract renewal
with Pro Systems, Inc., for alarm service.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the waiver of bicycle
licensing fee for the period covering January 4-30, 1982.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment of
Mr. Daniel Wilson to Park Maintenance Worker I, effec-
tive December 15, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses
and unanimously carried to approve the agreement for
recreation and crossing guard services between the City
and the Azusa Unified School District.
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve vacation carry over
for Personnel Clerk Filer in the amount of 21 hours and
Police Detective Scherer in the amount of 88 hours.
Resign.T.Scott
Pol.Off.
Appvl.contract
renewal -Pro
Systems,Inc.
Appv.waiver of
bicycle lic.
fee,1/4-30/82
Appvl.appt.
D.Wilson,Pk.
Maint.Wrker.I
Appvl.Agmt.w/
Az.School Dist.
Appvl.vacation
carry-over P.
Filer & M.
Scherer
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Appvl.appt.of
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the R.W.Cunningham
appointment of Robert W. "Bill" Cunningham to the position Dir.Comm.Dev./
of Director of Community Development/Planning, effective Planning
January 4, 1982.
At this time City Administrator introduced Mr. Cunningham
to the City Council.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seanded by Councilman Decker Appvl.specs for
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve specifi- demo.of bldg.@
cations for -the demolition of substandard building located 6382-64o N.
at 6382-64o'N. Azusa Avenue and direct the City Clerk to Azusa
advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.attndce.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the at Conf.-Chief
attendance of Chief of Police Wood at the Fifth Annual Wood
Conference of the Califb rnia Police Chiefs Association
to be held in Santa Barbara on February 2-5, 1982.
Moved by Councilman Fry,
seconded by Councilman Decker
Appvl.plans &
and unanimously carried
to approve the plans and specifi-
specs Proj.628
cations for the drilling
in the San Gabriel River
and development of Well No. 8,
Spreading Grounds, Project No.
Well #8
628, and direct the City
Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seanded by Councilman Decker Appvl.specs for
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve specifi- demo.of bldg.@
cations for -the demolition of substandard building located 6382-64o N.
at 6382-64o'N. Azusa Avenue and direct the City Clerk to Azusa
advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.attndce.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the at Conf.-Chief
attendance of Chief of Police Wood at the Fifth Annual Wood
Conference of the Califb rnia Police Chiefs Association
to be held in Santa Barbara on February 2-5, 1982.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1981
Moved by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve City Administrator's
vacation from December 21st through December 24th, 1981.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that the fee
schedule for the checking of Tentative, Final and Tract
Maps remain as is and that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare a modification of the Park and Recreation
fee schedule.
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Appvl.Cty.Adm.
vacation
Appvl.map check-
ing fee w/modi-
fication of pk.
& rec. fee
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses Appvl.elect.rate
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve electrical increase
rate increase by 10% effective January 1, 1982, and that
staff be authorized to negotiate a contract for a rate
study to commence after Edison announces their proposed
rate increase some time after the first of the year.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution authorizing the Res. ##7057
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
'Moved by Councilman Moses that Council sanction the L.A.County
Los Angeles County Fire proposal in that one-third of fire proposal
the registered voters of the City signed the Initiative
Petition for consolidation with the County, and by
doing so, the City would save the added expense of put-
ting the measure on the ballot; died for the lack of a
second.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Moses City Atty.to
and unanimously carried that City Attorney be instructed prepare
to research and provide an Opinion with regard to the opinion on
Initiative Petition as to being a proper subject matter Init.Petition
for the vote of the people.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Moses Pdjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 8:45 p.m.
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