HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 1, 1972 - CCAZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972 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
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. L. Diez of St. Frances of
Rome R. C. Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Snyder, Clark,
Solem
Absent:
Councilmen: Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Acting Director of Parks &
Recreation Chase, Associate Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, Accounting Director
Cooney, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meetings of April 3, 1972, and April
17, 1972, and the adjourned meeting of April 18, 1972,
were approved as submitted.
Mayor Solem presented an award to Police Chief Elkins
for 25 years service with the City.
On beh,lf of the Golden Days Committee, the Mayor
presented a $25 U. S. Savings Bond to Miss Teresa'
Esparza of Ellington School for second prize (elemen-
tary,school level) in the emblem contest for Golden
Days, -
Councilman Decker entered the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
The City Clerk announced that bids -were opened in his
office at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 4/27/72, for the
construction of Water System Improvements for Pressure
Zone II (Reservoir - H.U.D. Project #WS -CAL -42-7)'.
Present at bid opening were: City Administrator
Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, City Engineer
Stimson, City Clerk Klarr.
The City Clerk presented the affidavits of proof bf
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa
Herald & Pomotropic on March 22 and 29, and April 12,
1972.'
Four (4) bids were received as follows:
Bidder
ternate A
A. A: Portanova & Sons,Inc. $302,707.50
Rhein Corporation
Ace Pipeline Construction,Inc.
Barron and Eckhart
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
4/3/72,4/17/72
Adj.Mtg.4/18/72
Serv.Award to
Pol.Ch.Elkins
Pres.$25 Savgs.
Bond to Miss
T.Esparza for
2nd prize,emblm.
contest Gol.Days
Counc.Decker
entered mtg.
Consid.bids
for constr.
Reservoir(H.U.D.
Proj.#WS-CAL-
42-7)
(aceptd.4 bids
& recomm. to
HUD, award to
A.A.Portanova)
Alternate B
$309,731.95
326,053.00
360,239.00
A memo was received from the Director of Public Works,
which stated that the low bidder was A. A. Portanova &
Sons, of Agoura. Alternate A of the bidding schedule
required:,the=us_e of cement mortar lined and coated steel
transmission& in pipe, and Alternate B required the use
of ductile`;cast.,;iron pipe. He also noted that the bid
submitted by,-tle.apparent second lowest bidder, Rhein
Corporation,",was irregular in that no bid bond was submitted
and the contractor neglected to write in the total cost
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972 Page 2
of the project -on the bid form containing the corporate
seal and the signature of the appropriate officer; however,
the total cost was written on the bid schedule of
the contract document.
It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works
that Council accept the four lowest bidders and recommend
to H.0:D. that the contract be awarded to the lowest
bidder, A. A. Portanova & Sons, with Alternate A in the
amount of $302,707.50, and direct the City Clerk to forward
the four bids, together with the recommendation of Council,
to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a public Pub.Hrg.on zone
hearing on the recommended zone change to R -la upon change to R -la
annexation (Planning Commission Resolution #965 - Case upon annex.
Z-166 - Reservoir site on Sierra Madre Avenue - Northern (reservoir site
Annexation District No. 72), the Mayor declared the on Sierra Madre
hearing open. Ave. - Northern
Annex.Dist.#72)
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of pub- (approved)
lication of the Notice of this Hearing in the Azusa
Herald-_& Pomot-ropic on 4/19/72, and the affidavit of
.posting of said -Notice on 4/21/72.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, which
stated that the existing zoning on the property is RA -
12,500 and RA -20,000, which are residential agricultural
zones permitting lots containing a minimum area of
12,500 and 20,000 sq. ft.' While the property adjacent
to -the west is zoned RA -10,000, the remaining property
within the City is zoned R -la. Also, since the R -la
zone is.compatible with the existing zoning in the area
and, if approved, makes provision for City -owned utilities,
it was recommended that subject property be zoned R -la
upon annexation.
No one wishing to speak regarding this matter, and no
further communications having been received, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation
of the Planning Commission to change zone upon annexation
to R -la, and that an Ordinance be prepared.
A Resolution was presented, providing for the recognition
Res. #5976 re:
of certain signatures needed when facsimile signatures
recog.signatures
are used on warrants, necessitated by the selection of
& facsimile sig.
Councilman Rubio as Mayor Pro Tempore.
on warrants,due
to new Mayor Pro
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
Tempore
A RESOLUTION'OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PROVIDING FOR THE RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN SIGNATURES
AND FACSIMILE SIGNATURES ON WARRANTS.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council;
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972 Page 3
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5976.
The City Clerk presented an Amendment to Sub -Agent Appvl.Sub-Agent
Agreement re: E.E.A., concerning occupational summary Agmt. re: EEA
modification 4-F, for Council approval. (Occupational
Summary Modif.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 4-F) & auth.
and unanimously carried to approve said Amendment and exec.
authorize the Mayor to sign the same.
The City Clerk presented an Assessment Notice from the Auth.paymt.
San Gabriel Valley Protective Association, in the amount Assessment to
of $291.90, for 4,170 acres @ 7¢ per acre. SGV Protective
Assn.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment
of this assessment.
Notice was received from the League of California Cities Auth.attend.
of "New Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute", to be held Cnclmen @ LCC
May 17-19, 1972, in San Diego, with registration fee of New Mayors' &
$45 each (deadline 5/8/72). Cnclmen's Inst.,
5/17'-19, reg.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder $45 each
' and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
Councilman to attend, and also authorize the City Adminis-
trator's secretary to make advance registrations.
Notice was received of a meeting of Upper San Gabriel Cnclmen & Water
Valley Water Association, to be held on Wednesday, Util.Supt.auth.
5/10/72, at 6:30 p.m., at T & J Restaurant in Rosemead, to attend mtg.
with dinner at $5.00 each. 5/10, 6:30 p.m.
(dinner, $5 ea.)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Upper SGV Water
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attend- Assn.
ance by Councilman and Water Utilities Superintendent.
A communication was received from State Senator Lawrence Request by State
E. Walsh, requesting reaction of Council to proposed S.B. Senator Walsh
938 which would adjust the minimum speed limit from 25 to re: proposed SB
35 miles per hour on State Highways, with specified 938 to raise spee
exceptions such as school zones, hospital zones, and limit fr. 25 to
any other area where it is determined a lesser speed is 35 mph on certain
necessary. areas of State
After discussion, it was Highways
(referred to Pol.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker Ch. & C.Atty.)
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Police
Chief and City Attorney for recommendation.
A communication was received from George S. Detwiler, City to repair
763 W. 5th Street, with a complaint concerning repair driveway appr.
of driveway approach and replacement of two trees due & plant 2 trees
to removal by City of damaged sidewalk. at 763 W.5th St.
The Director of Public Works gave a verbal report, (G.Detwiler)
stating that the City will put in a new driveway approach
and new trees without cost to the property owner.
The City Clerk presented a request
for
appointments by
Appts.by Mayor
the Mayor to Department Committees
and
Ex -Officio
Members
to Dept.Com.,
to Commissions, etc., for the new
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded
term
by
commencing
Councilman
5/1/72.
Rubio
etc.
(tabled to
and unanimously carried that this
item
be tabled
to 5/15/72.
5/15/72)
The City Clerk presented an Amendment to Sub -Agent Appvl.Sub-Agent
Agreement re: E.E.A., concerning occupational summary Agmt. re: EEA
modification 4-F, for Council approval. (Occupational
Summary Modif.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio 4-F) & auth.
and unanimously carried to approve said Amendment and exec.
authorize the Mayor to sign the same.
The City Clerk presented an Assessment Notice from the Auth.paymt.
San Gabriel Valley Protective Association, in the amount Assessment to
of $291.90, for 4,170 acres @ 7¢ per acre. SGV Protective
Assn.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment
of this assessment.
Notice was received from the League of California Cities Auth.attend.
of "New Mayors' and Councilmen's Institute", to be held Cnclmen @ LCC
May 17-19, 1972, in San Diego, with registration fee of New Mayors' &
$45 each (deadline 5/8/72). Cnclmen's Inst.,
5/17'-19, reg.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder $45 each
' and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
Councilman to attend, and also authorize the City Adminis-
trator's secretary to make advance registrations.
Notice was received of a meeting of Upper San Gabriel Cnclmen & Water
Valley Water Association, to be held on Wednesday, Util.Supt.auth.
5/10/72, at 6:30 p.m., at T & J Restaurant in Rosemead, to attend mtg.
with dinner at $5.00 each. 5/10, 6:30 p.m.
(dinner, $5 ea.)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Upper SGV Water
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attend- Assn.
ance by Councilman and Water Utilities Superintendent.
A communication was received from State Senator Lawrence Request by State
E. Walsh, requesting reaction of Council to proposed S.B. Senator Walsh
938 which would adjust the minimum speed limit from 25 to re: proposed SB
35 miles per hour on State Highways, with specified 938 to raise spee
exceptions such as school zones, hospital zones, and limit fr. 25 to
any other area where it is determined a lesser speed is 35 mph on certain
necessary. areas of State
After discussion, it was Highways
(referred to Pol.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker Ch. & C.Atty.)
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Police
Chief and City Attorney for recommendation.
A communication was received from George S. Detwiler, City to repair
763 W. 5th Street, with a complaint concerning repair driveway appr.
of driveway approach and replacement of two trees due & plant 2 trees
to removal by City of damaged sidewalk. at 763 W.5th St.
The Director of Public Works gave a verbal report, (G.Detwiler)
stating that the City will put in a new driveway approach
and new trees without cost to the property owner.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive the communication and
refer it to the Director of Public Works.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of
a new application for On -Sale Beer -Food License by J. V.
Benitez and S. R. Campos, for premises located at 511 N.
'Azusa Avenue, known as "Copper Penny".
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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ABC Notice
511 N.Azusa
Ave.(Copper
Penny)
The Accounting Director submitted a request by Mrs. Request grtd.
Evelyn D. Davey, Account Clerk in his office, for per- for Mrs.E. Davey,
mission to pick up the period from 1/27/70 to 12/13/70, Acct.Clerk, to
when she worked in a temporary position, towards her pick up retiremt.
retirement. The .cost to P.E.R.S. is borne by the employee under PERS from
but since the City has an integrated plan with Social 1/27/70-12/13/70
Security, there would be a charge to the City for the & City pay its
employer's share of Social Security in the amount of $242.44.share of $242.44
Mrs. Davey also requested that the City advance her share Soc.Sec., & deny
($242.44) of the Social Security cost, and that she be req.for adv. of
allowed to reimburse the City at $10 per pay period. her share of S.S.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request
to pick up retirement under P.E.R.S. from 1/27/70 to
12/30/70, with the City to pay the employer's share of
Social Security in the amount of $242.44, and to deny
the request for advancement by the City of her share of
Social Security.
A request was received from the Project Divert Board
for confirmation of the appointment of Timothy G. Keane
as Therapist -Team Leader, at Step 1, Range 123.5,
effective 5/9/72.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Notice was given that John E. Hoffman, Ph.D., has been
employed by the Project Divert Board as Project Super-
visor, part-time, at $7.70 per hour, effective 5/1/72.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
A request was received from Azusa High School for
permission to erect banners across Alosta Avenue in
front of the Shopping Center, and also across the
intersection of Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard,
to be put up the first week of May, 1972, to advertise
their musical, "Music Man".
Moved by Councilman Clark,
seconded
by
Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to
approve
the
request, subject
to the supervision of the
Director
of
Public Works.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Confirm.appt.
Timothy G.Keane,
Therapist -Team
Leader (Project
Divert), eff.
5/9/72
Approval appt.
John E. Hoffman
Ph.D., Project
Supervisor, part-
time (Project
Divert), eff.5/lA
Appv.req. for
Azusa H.S.to erect
banners adv."Music
Man", 1st wk.May,
under superv.Dir.
Public Works
Step Raises
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AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972
Page 5
Name
instead of
To Status
Effective
Dorothy Ferard
Interm.Util.Clk.
Perm. -now Step 5
of the permitted 35%, on property located
Croll)
at 437 Durrell
(no increase)
5/2/72
Rosanne Burian
Sr. Secretary
Perm. -now Step 5
Council.
action
(no increase)
5/2/72
Donna Stuebgen
Police Clerk
Perm., Step 2
5/1/72
Stephen Rodgers
Welder
Step 4
5/5/72
Richard Alarcon
Maint. Man I
Perm., Step 2
5/8/72
Alwayne Fullerton
Maint. Man III
Step 4
5/4/72
Augustine Hernandez
Maint. Man I
Perm., Step 2
5/8/72
Leandro Moreno
Maint. Man I
Perm., Step 2
5/10/72
Louis Pedroza
Maint. Man I
Perm., Step 2
5/8/72
John Simon
Custodian
Perm., Step 2
5/8/72
Harry Neville
Park Maint.Man I
Perm., Step 2
5/2/72
Pamala Babby
Interm.Typist Clk. Perm., Step 2
5/2/72
Moved by Councilman
Rubio, seconded by
Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried
to approve the
recommendations.
A request was received from the Personnel Board to Appv.Pers.Bd.
employ a temporary Intermediate Typist Clerk in the Per- req. to employ
sonnel Office, at Step 1, Range 108.5, for approximately temp.Interm.
one month, effective 5/1/72, due to a vacancy in this Typist Clerk
position. in Pers.Office,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio eff. 5/1/72
and unanimously carried to approve the temporary appointment
as requested.
The Personnel Board submitted a recommendation for a P.B.recom. to
salary range increase for the Electric Operations incr. salary
Supervisor classification from Range 125.0 to Range range for Elec.
127.0• Oper.Superv.
classif.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to refer the recommendation to (referred to
budget sessions for 1972-73. budget sessions)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#971
tion No. 971, conditionally approved a
Variance to
cond.appvg.Var.
permit reduced rear yard setback of 8
feet
instead of
(V-298 - Alfred
the required 25 feet, and lot coverage
of
39% instead
Madrigal)
of the permitted 35%, on property located
Croll)
at 437 Durrell
required two -car
Avenue (Case V-298 - Alfred Madrigal).
No
action by
Duell Street
Council.
action
by Council.
Notice
was also given that the Planning Commission, by
P.C.Res.#972
Resolution No. 972,
conditionally approved a Variance to
cond.appvg.Var.
permit
reduced side
yard setback of 3 feet instead of
(V-299 - Harold
.the required 5 feet,
and a single -car garage instead
Croll)
of the
required two -car
garage, on property located at
575 E.
Duell Street
(Case V-299 - Harold Croll). No
action
by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading, 1st intro.rdg.
' approving Northern Annexation District No. 72 (Reservoir Ord. approving
site on Sierra Madre Avenue, which is City -owned). Northern Annex.
Dist. #72
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first read- (Reservoir site
ing an Ordinance entitled: on Sierra Madre
Avenue)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING
IN, AND MAKING A PART OF SAID CITY OF AZUSA, CERTAIN
TERRITORY OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTIGUOUS THERETO,
KNOWN AS "NORTHERN ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 72".
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first read- 1st intro.rdg.
ing, amending the Municipal Code to rezone certain Ord.amend.MC
property to R -la upon annexation (Case Z-166 - Northern to rezone prop.
Annexation District No. 72 - Reservoir site on Sierra upon annex.
Madre Avenue). (Z-166 - Northern
Annex.Dist.#72 -
Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading Reservoir site)
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REZONE CERTAIN
PROPERTY SUBJECT TO ANNEXATION (Case Z-166 - Northern
Annexation District No. 72).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
A request was submitted by the City Administrator for
Confirm.appt,
confirmation of the appointment of JOEeph Guarrera as
Joseph Guarrera,
Director of Parks & Recreation, -at Ste,, d, Range 130.0,
Dir.P&R, eff.
effective 6/12/72, subject to his passing the physical
6/12/72; also
examination; also request authorization for extension
auth.ext.not to
of period not to exceed 90 days for Mrs. Lynn Chase as
exc.90 days for
Acting Director of Parks & Recreation, effective 5/11/72.
Mrs.Chase as
Actg.Dir. P&R,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
beg. 5/11/72
and unanimously carried by roll call to confirm the
A request was submitted by the Superintendent of Light
of Mr. Guarrera as requested, and authorize
'appointment
Mrs. Chase, Acting Director of Parks & Recreation, to
Mrs.H.Eastman,
serve in that capacity for an extended period not to
Service Supervisor, to attend a meeting of California
exceed 90 days, beginning 5/11/72.
Notification was received from the Superintendent of
Notice of Spec.
Light & Power, for Council information, of the Special
Light Apmt. w/
Light Agreement with Polydyne, Inc., 705 W. Foothill
Polydyne,Tnc.,
Boulevard.
705 W.Foothill
Blvd.
The Fire Chief submitted the request of Fireman Robert Req.by Fireman
Elliott for permission to attend and participate in the Elliott to attend
1972 Fireman's Olympics, to be held in San Francisco, Fireman's Olympics
from 8/31/72 through 9/3/72, with expenses not to exceed San Francisco,
$100, which amount has not been budgeted. 8/31 thru 9/3,w/
exp.nnt exceeding
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker $100 (not budgeted
and unanimously carried to refer this request to the
budget sessions for 1972-73. (referred to
budget sessions)
A request was received from the Superintendent of Light
Confirm. temp.
& Power for confirmation of the temporary appointment
appt. Robert
of Robert Dickson as Lineman, at Step 4, Range 121.5,
Dickson,Lineman,
effective as of 4/24/72.
eff. 4/24/72
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A request was submitted by the Superintendent of Light
Auth.attend.
& Power for permission for Mrs. Hilda Eastman, Consumer
Mrs.H.Eastman,
Service Supervisor, to attend a meeting of California
Cons.Serv.Superv.,
Municipal Utilities Association Commercial Activities
@ State Mun.Util.
Committee, to be held in Santa Clara, 5/19/72, with
Assn.Comm.Activ.
accountable expenses not to exceed $80 (budgeted item).
Com.mtg., 5/19
w/acct.exp.not
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
exceed. $80
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
(budgeted)
The Fire Chief submitted the request of Fireman Robert Req.by Fireman
Elliott for permission to attend and participate in the Elliott to attend
1972 Fireman's Olympics, to be held in San Francisco, Fireman's Olympics
from 8/31/72 through 9/3/72, with expenses not to exceed San Francisco,
$100, which amount has not been budgeted. 8/31 thru 9/3,w/
exp.nnt exceeding
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker $100 (not budgeted
and unanimously carried to refer this request to the
budget sessions for 1972-73. (referred to
budget sessions)
A communication was received from the Police Chief, Auth. attend.
requesting permission for Policewoman Marjorie Hunter Policewoman M.
to attend the Annual Conference of Women Peace Officers' Hunter @ Conf.
Association, to be held May 21 through 24, 1972, at Women Peace
Anaheim, with accountable expenses of approximately Officers' Assn.,
$105 (budget -ed item). 5/21 thru 24, @
Anaheim, w/acct.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder exp.of approx.
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. $105 (budgeted)
The City Administrator submitted a letter from Police- Auth. attend.by
woman Hunter, requesting the presence of the entire Cncl., C.Adm. &
Council and the City Administrator at the W.P.O.A. Pol.Ch. @ WPOA
luncheon, to be held at the Disneyland Hotel, 5/23/72, luncheon, 5/23,
at 12:00 Noon, at which time she will be installed as DiFneyland Hotel
President of said Association (luncheon, $6.00 each). ($6. each)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by all Councilmen, City Administrator, and
Police Chief.
A request was
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972
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Confirm.appt.
A request was received from the Fire Chief for permission
Auth.attend.by
Myron Emerson
for him to attend the Fire Administration Institute and
Fire Chief @
4, Range 114.5, effec-
California Fire Chiefs Conference, to be held in Santa
Ca.Fire Chiefs
Mr. Myron Emerson
Monica, May 23 through 26, 1972, with advance accountable
Conf., Santa
Man II in the
expenses of $175 (budgeted item).
Monica, 5/23-26,
eff. 5/2/72
certified list
w/adv.acct.exp.
of Street Sweeper Operator.
Moved by Councilman Decker•, seconded by Councilman Clark
$175 (budgeted)
'and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request-.
The Police Chief submitted a request that Sgt. Felix
Auth. attend.
Noriega, Community Relations Officer, be permitted to
Sgt.F.Noriega,
attend the Southern California Police Community Relations
Comm.Rel.Off.,
Officers Conference, to be held in Palm Springs on May.18
@ So.Ca.Police
and 19, 1972, with accountable expenses not to exceed
Community Rela.
$70 (budgeted item).
Offl.cers Conf.
@ Palm Springs,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
May id & 19, w/
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
acct.exp. not to
exceed $70 (budg.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Michael
Resig. Michael
K. Paulson as Police Reserve Officer, effective 4/29/72;
K. Paulson as
his appointment as probationary Police Officer was con-
Pol.Res.Off.,
firmed by Council on 4/17/72, with his appointment to
eff. 4/29/72
become effective 4/30/72.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
A request was received from the Police Chief for permission
Perm.grtd. for
for Law Enforcement Post #403, which is sponsored by the
Law Enf.Explorer
Azusa Police Department, to wash and clean Police Units
at the Police Station, on four consecutive Saturdays.at
Post#403 to
wash & clean
$1.00 per car, as a fund-raising project. The Explorer
Pol.Units on 4
Post will provide all the necessary materials.
consec.Sats. @
$1. each
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
A communication was received from the Police Chief, Auth. attend.
requesting permission for Policewoman Marjorie Hunter Policewoman M.
to attend the Annual Conference of Women Peace Officers' Hunter @ Conf.
Association, to be held May 21 through 24, 1972, at Women Peace
Anaheim, with accountable expenses of approximately Officers' Assn.,
$105 (budget -ed item). 5/21 thru 24, @
Anaheim, w/acct.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder exp.of approx.
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request. $105 (budgeted)
The City Administrator submitted a letter from Police- Auth. attend.by
woman Hunter, requesting the presence of the entire Cncl., C.Adm. &
Council and the City Administrator at the W.P.O.A. Pol.Ch. @ WPOA
luncheon, to be held at the Disneyland Hotel, 5/23/72, luncheon, 5/23,
at 12:00 Noon, at which time she will be installed as DiFneyland Hotel
President of said Association (luncheon, $6.00 each). ($6. each)
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by all Councilmen, City Administrator, and
Police Chief.
A request was
received from the
Director of Public Works
Confirm.appt.
for confirmation
of the appointment of Myron Emerson as
Myron Emerson
Street Sweeper
Operator, at Step
4, Range 114.5, effec-
as Street Sweep-
tive 5/2/72.
Mr. Myron Emerson
presently is Maintenance
er Operator,
Man II in the
Street Department,
and is No. 1 on the
eff. 5/2/72
certified list
for the position
of Street Sweeper Operator.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972 Page 8
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The Director of Public Works submitted plans and specifi- Appvl.plans &
cations for the improvement of Vernon Avenue between 10th specs., & auth.
and 11th Streets. The improvement forms a transition bid call, re:
between the portion of Vernon Avenue which has no median Vernon Ave.
and the future Vernon Avenue above 11th Street which - improvements
has a median divider. The improvement also connects 11th
'Street to Vernon Avenue at right angles, which will greatly
improve the safety of the intersection.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the plans and specifica-
tions, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
The Director of Public Works submitted a request for Grant Deed from
acceptance of a Grant Deed from McKeon Construction Co. McKeon Constr.
for dedication of the southerly tip of the triangle they Co. for ded. of
own, located easterly of Vernon Avenue between Sierra portion Vernon
Madre Avenue and 11th Street. This property includes Ave., 11th St.,
the necessary rights-of-way for the Vernon Avenue - 11th & Booster Pump
Street improvement project, and contains the small trapped Station site
parcel on which the Booster Station is constructed.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #f5977
accptg.Gr.Deed
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA & directing
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION recording
THEREOF. thereof
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 5977.
A communication was received from the City Administrator, Informal bid
stating that the following quotations were received for of ECKO Metals
the sale by the City of approximately 9,000 lbs. of scrap accptd. for
copper wire: sale by City
of app. 9,000
Bidder Unit Price lbs. Scrap
ECKO Metals, Los Angeles $0,35699 lb, Copper Wire
Jack Engle & Co., Los Angeles 0.3250 lb.
Arrow Highway Metal Salvage, Irwindale .3211 lb.
Chris Beck Scrap Metals, Inc. (No Bid)
It was recommended by the City Administrator that the scrap
copper wire be sold to ECKO Metals of Los Angeles for their
high bid of $0.35699 per lb.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
A Resolution was presented to initiate proceedings for Res. #5978 init,
a Weed Abatement program, setting the hearing for 5/15/72 Weed Abate.progra✓r
at 7:30 p.m. & setting hrg.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: for 5/15/72 @
7:30 p.m.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WEEDS, RUBBISH
AND DIRT UPON PARKWAYS, SIDEWALKS OR PRIVATE PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, PURSUANT TO
TITLE 4, DIVISION 3, PART 2, CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE 3 (SEC-
TION 39560 TO 39587 INCLUSIVE OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA),
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972
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 5978.
The City Administrator requested Council consideration
of new signs at the entrances to the City.
The Director of Public Works suggested that a contest
be held for the public to submit drawings for such signs
0. John Conforti, 321 S. Enid Avenue, appeared before
Council and donated $25 towards the prize for new entrance
signs.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Administrator, Director of Public Works, and Associate
Planning Director, for study and report to Council within
one month, and that the City assume responsibility for
new signs.
A recommendation was received from the Director of
'Public Works to revise truck routes throughout the
City and amend the Municipal Code to include the new
list of streets.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation
and instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Ordinance; also, that the Director of Public Works
provide the Chamber of Commerce with maps and copies of
listed streets, for distribution.
The City Administrator submitted a memo concerning
bills in both the Assembly and Senate re: mandatory
Police and Fire pension plans and revision of the Milias,
Meyers, Brown Act, which would provide for binding
arbitration in the case of Police and Fire, as well as
allowing established management rights to be brought
into the "meet and confer' sessions. These would
include level of service, schedule of shifts, number
of men on a truck, procedures for use of weapons, and
all items which have historically been the responsibility
of our local legislative body. Further, the League of
California Cities is opposing these several bills and
have encouraged opposition by cities.
The City Administrator presented a proposed letter to be
signed by all Councilmen in opposition to such bills,
and to be sent to all Assemblymen and Senators in the
State, with a copy to the Governor.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
recommendation of the City Administrator and to authorize
Council Members to sign the proposed letter of opposition
to legislators throughout the State and -to the League of
California Cities.
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Consid. signs
@ entrances
to City
(referred to
C.Adm., Dir.PW,
Assoc.Pl.Dir.,
for study &
report within
1 mo.)
Appve.recomm.
new list of
truck routes,
& C.Atty. to
prepare necess.
Ord.
Appvl.letter
fr.Cnclmen.to
all State Leg.
& LCC, in oppos.
to AB 452, AB
206, AB 232
& SB 116
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1972 Page 10
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing Res. #5979
payment of warrants by the City. Bills & Reqs.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
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 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 5979.
Councilman Clark remarked about deplorable conditions at Ltr. to be sent
the Santa Fe Railroad corssings (San Gabriel Avenue, to S.Fe R.R.req.
Azusa Avenue, Alameda Avenue, and Dalton Avenue), and feasibility study
suggested that a letter be sent to the railroad, asking of 4 R.R. cross -
for the possibility of a feasibility study of making ings to make them
these four crossings conform to the street grade, conform to str.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker grade.
and unanimously carried to instruct the Director of Public
Works to prepare a letter to the Santa Fe Railroad, asking
for a feasibility study of these four crossings, to make
them conform to street grade.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder Adj. to 5/3/72,
'and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned to 8 p.m., P.W.
Wednesday, 5/3/72, at 8:00 p.m. in the Azusa Public Conf. Room
Works Conference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 9:24 p.m.
City Clerk '
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