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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 6, 1970 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 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 salute to the flag. Order Invocation was given by Rev. L. Diez of St. Frances of Invocation Rome R. C. Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder Roll Call Calvert, Solem Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, Acting City Admin- istrator Sandwick, Director of Utilities Marron, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,;Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director Cooney, City Clerk Klarr Mayor Solem suggested that Mrs. Bobbye Gauldin be made Mrs. Bobbye an honorary member of the Fire Department, as the newest Gauldin made addition to the Fire Department banjo band; honorary mbr. of Fire Dept. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio as addition to and unanimously carried by roll call that Mrs. Bobbye F.D.banjo Gauldin be made honorary member of the Azusa Fire Depart- band ment. The Mayor presented a certificate to Mrs. Gauldin Pres. Certif. appointing her as Honorary Fireman. to B.Gauldin An invitation was received from Azusa National Little Az.Natl.Little League for Council to attend the opening day ceremonies Leagim opening - on Saturday, 4/11/70, at 10:00 a.m., at Little League day ceremonies, Park at Fifth Street and Rockvale Avenue. 4/11/70, l0a.m.� ' Little League Most of the Councilmen plan to attend. No action Park by Council. A request was received from Agape Bible Study for Req. by Agape permission to hold religious youth concerts on April 10 Bible Study to and 11, 1970, in a tent to be located at the north side hold religious of Arrow Highway between Cerritos and Citrus Avenuesyouth concerts, opposite Ole's Hardware Center), with donation of 4/10&11, in 1.00 each. tent @ NS Arrow Hwy.bet.Cerritos Duane C. Kapp, a representative from Agape Bible Study, & Citrus Aves. appeared before Council, and stated thatthis organization has the backing of six churches. (Delegated to Police & Fire The Police Chief said he was concerned about the day- Chiefs to time hours of the concert, which should end no later approve) than 10:00 p.m., as the area appears to be surrounded by businesses. The Fire Chief informed Council that a permit would be needed, and seats need to be arranged in a certain way, and that the Fire Code is such that the organization could not comply within the time remaining before the first concert. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker to refer this request to the Police and Fire Chiefs to meet with representatives of this organization and, after investigation, to approve, subject to their recommendation. Motion passed by the following vote of Council: AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Page 2 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Calvert ABSENT: Councilmen: None A memo was submitted by the City Clerk, with the joint Appv.req.for recommendation of the Accounting Director, requesting D.Bruce &A.' permission for Dorothy Bruce and Addie Johns to attend Johns to attend a training session, during working hours, for administra- traing, session tive personnel of the Public Employees' Retirement for adm. per - System, on 5/27/70, at Burbank, at a total cost not to sonnel of PERS, exceed $20. It was further recommended that if Mrs. 5/27, at total Johns is not able to attend, Accounting Director Cooney cost of $20 be so authorized. max. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. A Resolution was presented, ordering the canvass of the Res. x}5701, Municipal Election to be made by the City Clerk. ordering can- vass of Mun. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: Elec.by City Clerk A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 14th DAY OF APRIL, 1970, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. A request was received from the Azusa Council of Social Appv.req.fr. Agencies for approval of County Department of Community ACSA for Co. Services using A.C.S.A. building at 609 N. Alameda Dept. of Commun. Avenue, to provide services to Azusa, with a letter to be Serv. to use sent to the Board of Supervisors indicating such approval. their bldg. @ This service would be provided at no cost to the A.C.S.A. 609 N.Alameda, or the City, and would provide the needed foundation with Mayor to upon which the Azusa Council of Social Agencies could send ltr. to develop further programs. Superv.Bonelli Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES:Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5701. A Resolution was presented, appointing Councilman Decker Res. #5702 as Director, and Acting City Administrator Sandwick as apptg. Counc. Alternate Director, of the L. A. County Division of the Decker as Dir. League of California Cities. & Actg.C.Adm. as A1ter.Dir. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: of LA Co.Div. of LCC A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING COUNCILMAN WILLARD R. DECKER AS DIRECTOR AND ACTING CITY ADMINISTRATOR ROBERT K. SANDWICK AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem ' NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5702. A request was received from the Azusa Council of Social Appv.req.fr. Agencies for approval of County Department of Community ACSA for Co. Services using A.C.S.A. building at 609 N. Alameda Dept. of Commun. Avenue, to provide services to Azusa, with a letter to be Serv. to use sent to the Board of Supervisors indicating such approval. their bldg. @ This service would be provided at no cost to the A.C.S.A. 609 N.Alameda, or the City, and would provide the needed foundation with Mayor to upon which the Azusa Council of Social Agencies could send ltr. to develop further programs. Superv.Bonelli AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the request be approved and the Mayor be authorized to send a letrerto Supervisor Bonelli, approving this program. The City Clerk requested authorization for payment of Auth.paymt. 1970-71 dues for League of California Cities, Los Angeles $40 dues to County Division, in the amount of $40. LCC, L.A.Co. Div. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio ' and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment. A request was received from Law Enforcement and Community Auth.contrib. Recognition Association of L.A. County for an underwriting mbrship in Law membership by the City, in any of the following categories: Enforce.& Individual, $5.00; Contributing, $25; Associate, $250. Commun.Assn. ($25) A recommendation was submitted by the Police Chief, that a contribution be made. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize a Con- tributing Membership in the amount of $25. A communication was received from Paul A. Angleton, Support of Mayor of the City of Duarte, urging support for certain legislation legislation to combat drug abuse. to combat drug abuse Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to endorse such proposals and to advise legislators to this effect; also, to notify Mayor Angleton of Council.action. A proposed Resolution was received from the City of Res. #5703 Covina urging reconsideration by the Board of Supervisors urging recons. re: mid -year salary adjustments for personnel of of Bd./Superv. Sheriff,!s Department and County Fire Department. re: mid -year salary adjust. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled: for personnel of Sheriff's A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Dept. & Co. URGING RECONSIDERATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGARD- Fire Dept. ING MID -YEAR SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR PERSONNEL OF THE SHERIFF'S AND COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5703• The City Clerk received Notice of Intention to relinquish Not.Int.to certain Highway Rights -of -Way by the State Highway Com- relinq.Hwy. mission, Rel. Req. #762 (various streets). No action R/W by State by Council. Hwy.Comm. (var.streets) A request was received from the San Gabriel Valley Req.by SGV Symphony Association for the City to sponsor tickets Symph.Assn.to for a concert on 5/2/70 at the San Gabriel Civic Aud- sponsor tickets itorium (donor tickets, $5.00 each; sponsor tickets, for concert on $15.00 each). 5/2/70 Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to file. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Page 4 Notice was received of the General Membership Meeting Genl.Mbr. Mtg., of the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County LA Co.Div.LCC, Division, on Thursday, 4/16/70, with dinner at 7:30 p.m. 4/16/703 7:30 in the Lobby of Pomona City Hall, at $6.50 each. p.m. (dinner $6.50 each) Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by Councilmen and Department Heads, with expenses paid. Notice was received of a meeting of the Foothill Free- Foothill Frwy. way Association, on the evening of May 22nd, at the Assn.mtg.,eve. ' Glendora Country Club. Additional information on this of 5/22, at meeting will be sent in the near future. Glendora C.Club (tabled to Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman 5/4/70) Decker and unanimously carried to table this item to 5/4/70 meeting. Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. 842 Resolution No. 842, granted a portion of a Variance appvg.constr. for the construction of a house with a reduced rear with red.rear yard, reduced lot size, and in accordance with plan yard, etc., & labeled Exhibit "A"; and denied the request for a re- denying red. duced front yard setback on property at 207 No. front setback @ Orange Avenue (Case V-244 - Eliseo Mills). An appeal 207 N.Orange has been received and hearing before Council on said (V-244-E.Mills)- appeal has been set for 4/20/70 at 7:30 p.m.(appeal reed & hrg.set for 4/20/70) Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, P.C.Res. 843 by Resolution No. 843, granted a Conditional Use Permit grtd.CUP to to allow the reopening of a beer bar with a time limit reopen beer bar of two years from 4/7/70, with consideration for an with time limit extension of time not to exceed an additional two of 2 yrs. fr. years if applicant re -files, at no fee, prior to ex- 4/7/70, etc. @ piration date as set forth and approved by Commission, 112 E.Foothill ' on property at 112 E. Foothill Boulevard (Case C-97 - (C-97 - M. Marie Marquis). No action by Council. Marquis) Notice was furthergiven that the Planning Commission, P.C.Res. 844 by Resolution No. 844, commended the students of the commend.stud. 1970 Winter Quarter Planning Studies Class of Cal Poly of Cal Poly in Pomona, for their study and presentation on the Pomona Plan. downtown area of the City. Class for their study of down - The Mayor suggested that Council also have a Resolution town area of Commendation to these students, to be adopted at a future meeting, as the report was thorough and quite informative. A request was received from the Associate Planning Dir- Auth.reimb. ector to reimburse the Cal Poly students in the amount of total of of $257.89 for their expenses in making the downtown $257.89 to study, which is $7.89 above the $250 approved by Council Cal Poly at its 2/16/70 meeting. students for exp.of study Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to reim- burse the Cal Poly Students in the total amount of $257.89 for their expenses, which is $7.89 above the amount originally authorized. A Resolution was presented amending Paragraph 5 of Res. #5704 Section 86 of the Personnel Rules & Regulations re: amend.Pers.R&R leaves of absence for industrial injury; adding a new re: Lvs. of Paragraph 7 to Section 86 re: personal property loss; Absence; reimb. and adding a new Section 108.1 re: cost and payment of for certain training courses. losses; & pay- ment of tuition AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Page5 Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA A14ENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION N0.3914 RELATING TO LEAVES OF ABSENCE, REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN LOSSES, AND PAYMENT OF TUITION. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio ' that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES:_ Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5704 A memo was received from the City Attorney regarding C.Atty. memo certain technicalities in the condemnation transaction re: technical - with Southern California Edison Co. In order to com- ities in con- plete the transaction, the Edison Company requested demnation trans - that the following two agreements be executed: (1) action with So. providing that in the event any sales tax is imposed Cal.Edison upon the transaction by the State, the City will pay (Mayor auth.to same; (2) providing that the City will pay Edison sign 2 Agmts.) fair value of any additional facilities which they have installed subsequent to the time the City took an inventory of the facilities, and the City will receive credit for any facilities removed by Edison subsequent to the taking of such inventory. The City Attorney recommended approval and execution of both Agreements. ' Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that the Mayor be authorized to sign both approved Agreements. A Resolution was presented expressing opposition to Res. #5705 A.B. 908 re: tax on retail sale of electricity by expressing municipally -owned agencies. opposition to A.B. 9o8 Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO ASSEMBLY BILL 908. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5705. ' The Acting City Administrator presented a request by the Auth.transf. Accounting Director to transfer $64,515 from the State St.Gas Tax Gas Tax Fund to the General Fund, and $49,869.86 from Funds & MVA the Motor Vehicle Fine & Forfeiture (MVA) Fund to the Funds to General Fund. Genl.Fund Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to authorize transfer of funds as requested, and necessary Resolution prepared. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Page 6 A joint recommendation was received from Director of C.Adm. to Utilities Marron and Acting City Administrator Sandwick, contact of the Cable Television Study Committee, to expend other com- $500 for a Feasibility and Market Survey for cable panies & television within the City. Any system constructed in obtain pro - the City would offer 7 VHF stations, 4 UHF stations con- posals for verted to unused VHF channels, a weather or community survey re: channel, and FM radio. Charges to the residents for cable TV the service would range from $5.50 to $5.95 per month. Moved by Councilman Calvert that the City expend $500 ' for this survey. The motion was withdrawn. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried that the Acting City Administrator contact other companies and obtain pro- posals. The Acting City Administrator presented the resignation Resig. Mrs. of Mrs. Arlene B. Marcas, Secretary to the City Adm- A.B.Marcas, istrator, effective 4/17/70, with a request to be placed Secy.to C.Adm., on the reinstatement list. effective 4/17/70 Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to accept the resignation and to place Mrs. Marcas' name on the reinstatement list. A recommendation was received from the Acting City Auth.procedure Administrator to proceed with the abatement of the re: Subst.Bldgs. following three substandard buildings in the downtown Abatement on area: ' pletion (Pro - 723 & 733 N. ject 464 - 10th Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve St. Impr.) Azusa Ave., & Address Project 464, and authorize payment of $2,031.24. Owner 116 W. Foot- Rubio and unanimously carried to authroize the Mayor hill Blvd. 733 N. Azusa Avenue Marsh, Fairchild, Suman, Inc. 116 W. Foothill Blvd. W. B. Ihnen ' 723 N. Azusa Avenue Anthony & Julia S. Ortuno These buildings have been red -tagged as a result of Council action on 1/19/70. According to a report submitted to Council, all three buildings were constructed of bricks, using lime mortar which has leached out through the years, resulting in no cement between the bricks. It is the opinion of the Building Inspector that these buildings could not withstand seismic stresses and should be abated. Before proceeding with the official notification to the property owners on all three buildings, decision by Council is needed as to whether to proceed immediately with the Substandard Building Abatement Ordinance. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and authorize procedure re: substandard buildings abate- ment. A recommendation was received from Assistant City Auth.payment Engineer Wells to approve the construction for improve- of $2,031.24 ments to Tenth Street between Vernon and Todd Avenues for addl. mat - (Project 464), with additional materials required to erials, & exec. complete this project; also, authorize the execution & recording and recording of the Notice of Completion. Notice of Com- ' pletion (Pro - Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman ject 464 - 10th Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to approve St. Impr.) completion with the additional materials required for Project 464, and authorize payment of $2,031.24. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to authroize the Mayor to execute, and City Clerk to have recorded, the Notice of Completion. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Page 7 A communication was received from the Acting City Appvl. for Administrator, requesting approval for additional addl.engr. engineering services in the amount of $885.96 re: serv. by H. Project 464 (Improvements to Tenth Street). Due to Johnson, amt. the Engineering Department being shorthanded at the time of $885.96, re: the City had accepted a proposal from Harold L. Johnson, Project 464 Civil Engineer, to prepare the working drawings for this (Impr. to project, the Acting City Administrator requested extra 10th St.) duties be performed by Mr. Johnson, over and above the original contract. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request. The Assistant City Engineer submitted a request and Appvl Stop recommendation to add a stop sign on 10th Street at Sign on 10th Todd Avenue. The construction of 10th Street between St. @ Todd Vernon and Todd Avenues is drawing to a close, and Ave. traffic is now using the street, making evident the (Res. to be need for a stop sign. prepared) Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried to approve the recom- mendation and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution. A recommendation was submitted by the Assistant City Recom to drop Engineer to drop proceedings for the sidewalk assessment proceedings district on Sixth Street from Angeleno to Virginia Avenues. for sidewalk A majority of the property owners along Sixth Street, assess. dist. who do not have curbs, gutters and sidewalk, have been on 6th St. fr. contacted in reference to installing these improvements Angeleno to under the provisions of the Short Form 1911 Municipal Virginia Aves. Improvement Act, and the methods of financing and approxi- mate costs were discussed with them at that time. However, a majority of these property owners on a frontage basis have voiced a strong opposition to the formation of a District to construct these improvements. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the recom- mendation and file the communication. A request was received from the Police Chief for per- Auth.3Police mission for Police Officers Crosby, Herp, and Russell, Officers to attend a Pre -Sergeants Advisory Institute at Cal attend. a Pre- State, Los Angeles, on four consecutive Saturdays, Sgts.Adv.Inst., April 4, 11, 18, and 25, with reimbursement of $17 Cal State, registration fee to each Officer upon successful com- L.A., 4/4, 11, pletion of the course. 18, & 25 w/re- imbursement Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman $17 reg. fee Calvert and unanimously carried by roll call to grant each the request, and the Special Agreement regarding reimbursement for tuition to be signed by each Officer. A request was received from Acting "Director of Parks" Confirm.appt. Dangleis for confirmation of the appointment of Richard R.Rivera, Maint. Rivera as Maintenance Man in the Park Department, Man (Park Dept.) ' probationary, at Step 1, effective 4/7/70, dependent effect. 4/7/70 upon successful passage of physical examination. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried to confirm the appoint- ment as requested. Notice was given by the Director of Utilities that the Notice Agmt. Light Department entered into an "Agreement for Install- for Inst.& ation and Removal of Electrical Distribution Facilities Remov. of Elec. for Supplying Electrical Energy for Power and Lighting Distrib.Fac. - Service" with Sambo's Restaurant, 855 E. Alosta Avenue. Sambo's Rest. 855 E.Alosta Ave. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to receive and file. A report was submitted by the Director of Utilities re: A.B. 908, Taxation of Municipally Owned Utilities. The report stated that the first hearing on this Bill in Sacramento will be held on Tuesday, 4/21/70, and that the Director of Utilities intends to be at the hearing. It was suggested that a larger representation be present. Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried that members of Council, Acting City Administrator and Department Heads be authorized to attend the hearing in opposition to A.B. 908, on 4/21/70, in Sacramento. A report was received from the Acting City Admin- istrator regarding an alternate location for a res- ervoir, and recommendation to proceed with design. Rpt. by Dir. Util. re: A.B. 908 - Tax. of Mun. owned Utilities Auth, attend hrg. on 4/21 in Sacra. by Cnc.,A.C.Adm.& Dept. Heads A.C.Adm. rpt. re: alternate location of reservoir The Monrovia Nursery Company has notified the City that the alternate location for the reservoir, to be located on a portion of their property, could be worked out; however, no attempt to determine the cost for the site has been stipulated to date. The next logical sequence of work would be the design, which would tie down the exact location and amount of right-of-way necessary. Attached to the report was a communication from SCAG approving the project, and this approval meets the planning requirements as set forth by HUD. It was recommended by the Acting City Administrator that he be directed to obtain a:proposal from Molina Engineering Company for the design of the reservoir, to be presented at the next Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the Acting City Admin- istrator be directed to obtain at least do more proposals. A communication was received from the Acting City Administrator, recommending that the Council appoint a Committee for the purpose of meeting and conferring, which would consist of a member of the Personnel Board, a Department Head of the City, and the Personnel Clerk. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the Personnel Board for recommendation to Council as soon as possible. A request was received from the Acting City Administrator to authorize continuance of attendance at the League of California Cities Committee on Annexation meetings, the next meeting to be held on 4/24/70 in the Sacramento ' League Offices. Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that the Acting City Administrator be authorized to attend, as requested. The Acting City Administrator submitted a report from Mrs. Madelyn Tyck re: Mayor's Conference on Environmental Management, held 3/7/70 at the Biltmore Hotel. C.Adm. to ob- tain at least 2 more pro- posals Recomm. re: apptg.Com.to meet& confer with employee units (referred to Pers.Bd. for recom.to Council) A.C.Adm. auth. to attend LCC Com, on Annex. (next mtg. 4/24/70, Sacramento) Report from Mrs.M.Tyck re: Mayor's Conf. on Environ. Manage., held 3/7/70 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert and unanimously carried to receive and file. The Acting City Administrator submitted a letter from J. Frank Haven, Mayor of Covina, to all Mayors of Independent Cities of Los Angeles County re: need for further representation at the Board of Supervisors hear- ing on law enforcement contract rates. No action by Council. A request was received from the Police Chief that Officer ' R. Crosby be permitted to attend the California Check Investigators Association Training Institute, to be held at Monterey on May 6, 7 and 8, with reimbursement of accountable expenses of approximately $102.98 upon sat- isfactory completion of the course, with the Special Agreement re: training to be signed by Officer Crosby. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. Councilman Decker expressed of the Capital Improvements April 16, 1970. the wish that the meeting Committee be postponed from Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio and unanimously carried that the meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee scheduled for 4/16/70 be cancelled by the Acting City Administrator, and a new meeting date set. Upon the request of Councilman Calvert, the City Clerk read in full a letter of appreciation to the Council from Miss Mary Davis, the outgoing Miss Azusa. ' Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that Council decide on a suitable recognition to be presented to Miss Davis and the subsequent Miss Azusa's. Councilman Calvert requested that the letter from Betty J. Huhn, suggesting improvements on presentations made to Council at its meetings, be placed on the agenda for the 4/20/70 meeting. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that the letter from Mrs. Huhn be placed on the 4/20/70 agenda. The City Attorney presented a proposed Resolution extending sympathy to the families of the four members of the California Highway Patrol who were killed in the line of duty. Councilman Calvert offered the Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EXPRESSING ITS SORROW AND EXTENDING ITS SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILIES OF MEMBERS OF THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL ' RECENTLY KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Page 9 Report re: Bd/Superv. hrg. on law enforcement contract rates Auth. for Off- icer R.Crosby to attend Cal. Ck.Invest. Assn.Tr.Inst., May�,7&8, at Monterey,with reimb.of acct. exp.upon satisf.compl. of course Mtg.ofCap.Impr. Com. post- poned from 4/16/70 Ltr.of apprec. fr.M.Davis, outgoing Miss Azusa Cncl.torecog. outgoing Miss Azusa's Ltr.fr. Betty J.Huhn re: Cncl.meetings to appear on 4/20/70 agenda) Res. #5706 expressing sympathy to families of 4 C.H.P.recently killed in line of duty AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5706. The Mayor asked the Acting City Administrator to read in full the letter from former Azusa Police Officer Arthur Hernandez, dated 3/20/70. In this letter, Mr. Hernandez requested reimbursement for 50,44 hours spent in court, on his own time, at the salary step at the time of his resig- nation from the Azusa Police Department on 10/18/69. These appearances in February of 1970 were in conrection with a civil suit for false arrest, assault and battery (Curtis vs. City of Azusa, Azusa Police Department, Arthur Hernandez, et al.) The Summons and Complaint in this action were served on the City on June 3, 1968. The Acting City Administrator also read in full a letter of reply from the City Clerk to Mr. Hernandez, which stated the request cannot be granted inasmuch as his appearances were personal defense and were made when he was no longer employed by this City. Page 10 Req. by A. Hernandez, former, Pol Off. for reimb. of court appearances in Feb -1970 re: Curtis vs. Cty. Az.P.D., A. Hernandez, etal, for false arrest, etc. (referred to C.Atty. for rpt. on 4/20/70 Also, a letter was received from Police Chief Zurcher of the City of Sierra Madre, which stated that Officer Hernandez, who is now with the Sierra Madre Police Department, had re- ceived full compensation at the time of these court appear- ances, with no deduction for the time he spent in the Pomona Superior Court. Police Chief Elkins addressed Council, stating that a Small Claims action has been brought against the City of Azusa and Carl W. Elkins as Chief of Police, by Arthur M. Hernandez, in the sum of $256.50, and service was made on the Police Chief only, directing him to appear on 4/8/70. ' Joseph Hernandez addressed Council on behalf of his son, Arthur, and stated that all his son wants is payment for his labor. He further stated he and his son are with- holding service on the City until they see what action is taken at this meeting. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Rubio that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for a report at the 4/20/70 meeting. Motion carried by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder ABSENT: Councilmen: None Mr. Joseph Hernandez further told Council the case will not be heard on 4/8/70 unless Council is willing to waive the 5 -day period. No action by Council. The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Councilman Calvert offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilman Calvert, seconded by Councilman Decker that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council: Res. #5707 Bills & Reqs. i 1 1 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1970 Page 11 AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Calvert, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5707. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Calvert Adjourn and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned. Time of Adjournment: 9:38 p.m. Next Resolution No. 5708 Next Ordinance No. 992