HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 7, 1974 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 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 Rev. E. Nelson of the Foursquare Invocation
Gospel Church.
,Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, City Engineer Stimson,
Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera,
Associate Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the meeting of December 17, 1973, were Appvl. Min.
approved as submitted. 12/17/73
Consideration of a proposed Agreement between the Citv Consid.of Agmt.
and Heitschmidt/Mounce/Associates, architects, for re- bet. City &
constructing the center section of the,- existing City Heitschmidt/
Hall and to refurbish the interior .of the existing Mounce/Associates
.Auditorium, was again brought before Council, having re: City Hall
been continued from the 12/17/73 meeting. (cont.fr.12/17/73)
A letter was presented from the architects to the City (Agmt. to be mod -
Attorney which explained the reasoning behind the ified to accept
various rates included in the proposed Agreement. In 10, fee, to re -
the letter, the architects stated they wnuld be willing strict initial
to perform the phases outlined in the Agreement for a contract to
fee of 10,% of construction cost on the City Hall. They center portion
would further be willing to perform the remodelling of City Hall, &
work on the Auditorium for 14% of the project cost. to estab.max.
They noted Council's concern about.including both projects roj.cost to
in one Agreement, and stated they would be happy to make 350, 000, excl.
separate contracts. furnishings; &
Mayor auth. to
After discussion, it was exec. Agmt.)
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
to accept the 10% fee, to restrict the initial Agreement
to the center portion of City Hall, and to establish a
maximum project cost of $350,000, excluding furnishings.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A petition, containing 48 signatures, requesting a stop Petition req.
sign on Armstead Street at Fairvale Avenue, was submitted stop sign on
to Council. Armstead St.
at Fairvale
Ervin Hartman, 1000 E. Armstead Street, addressed Ave.
Council and expressed concern about the speeding automo-
biles which he feels will shortly injure -or kill a child. (C.Atty. to
prepare Res.,
Mrs. Patricia Sperl, 1009 E. Armstead Street, addressed & Pol.Chief &
Council and explained that Armstead Street is straight Dir. PW to
through from Citrus to Barranca Avenues with nothing to study & report
stop or slow down the vehicles. She noted that the 01/21/74 mtg.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 73 1974
vehicles speed through the area and there are a number
of neighborhood children who play and wander across
the street.
The Police Chief requested that the matter be referred
to the Director of Public Works and himself for study to
establish a reason for the stop sign.
'A discussion of Council indicated concern that a stop
sign be prepared as soon as possible.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary Resolution to provide a stop sign
on Armstead Street at Fairvale Avenue, and to instruct
the Police Chief and Director of Public Works to make a
study and submit a report at the 1/21/74 meeting.
The City Clerk presented a claim against the City by
Mrs. Ila L. Schwab for alleged personal injury from a
dog bite at the City Yard on 12/12/73.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to reject the claim and refer it
to the City's insurance carrier.
The City Clerk presented recommendations from the Azusa
Chamber of Commerce to the City Council as the Community
Redevelopment Agency.
Louis Zimmerli, president of the Chamber of Commerce,
addressed Council and read a written report. In his
remarks he urged Council to take the immediate steps
necessary to formulate and organize themselves as a
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). He noted that
Council needs to meet as the Redevelopment Agency and
establish such things as its officership, terms of office,
staff, compensation, etc. Then CRA should establish a
survey area and, with the aid of the Planning Commission,
determine the project area or areas within the survey
area.
The Chamber suggested a survey area, basically extending
from one to three blocks on both sides of Azusa Avenue
:from Arrow Highway to 10th Street, and both sides of
Foothill B1vdrAlosta Ave. from east to west boundaries.
Mr. Zimmerli noted that there would be the need for
initial monies to begin the processes, which could come
from a City loan, bank loan, City bonds, or other auth-
orized methods of financing. Retirement of these loans
and subsequent costs of the project would come from the
tax increment program. He urged that Council take the
initial steps, within the next two weeks, to formulate
itself as a CRA.
Councilman Decker emphatically explained his feeling that
'Council did not intend to exercise its capacity as a CRA
until a bona fide developer shows significant interest in
doing something in the downtown area.
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Claim vs. City
by Ila L. Schwab
for alleg.pers.
injury fr. dog
bite, 12/12/73
Recommendations
fr.Ch.of Commerce
to Council as a
Community Re-
development Agency
Councilman Rubio expressed his feeling that Council should
make what investment is necessary to get the program started.
It was noted that the investment would be returned through
the tax increment program.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 3
Robert Tremaine, Development Coordinator/Manager of the
Chamber of Commerce, explained that should a"developer
show this concern tomorrow, unless these initial steps
are taken, it would be some time before serious discussions
with the developer could begin.
Councilman Clark suggested making the entire City the survey
area.
rill Beede, 636 N. Azusa Avenue, appeared and urged Council
o stop studying, and to do something.
Nicholas Zichichi, 525 N. Azusa Avenue, appeared and
noted that, if Council doesn't show enough interest in
investing in the downtown area, how can they expect any
developer to show an interest.
In response to the question concerning the duties of the
CRA, the City Attorney agreed that Council, as'a City Council,
could pass a Resolution establishing a survey area.
The extent of the survey area was discussed and it was
felt the Chamber' recommendation would be the most feasible
at this time. Sho ld Council wish to extend the survey
area at a later da t , theyrcould do so by the adoption of
an additional.\Resol tion.
I:t was noted tt th sur
on the tax revESpuesj The
in the project area, and
be effective.
touncilman Snyder offe ed
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
ESIGNATING SURVEY AREA'N
PURPOSES.
area would have no effect
revenues would be frozen only
v there would the tax increment
the\Resolution entitled:
)UNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
. 1 FOR REDEVELOPMENT STUDY
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Cr ncil:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Soler
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and nuo ered Resolution 6167.
1
A request was received from Supervisor Pete Schabarum
for City participation in the amount of $33,000 toward
right-of-way acquisition and construction project on
Arrow Highway, Vincent to Heathdale Avenues (joint
endeavor with Covina and County).
The City Administrator advised Council this actually
is allocation of County -Aid -to -Cities funds.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to send a letter to Supervisor
Schabarum, stating the City is in agreement with -a
his request.
A proposed Agreement was -received from -the City of
Baldwin Park, to retain attorneys for litigation to
alter the distribution formula of the Bradley -Burns
Sales and Use Tax Act.
Res. #6167
desig. Survey
Area #1 for
Redevelopment
Study Purposes
(by Council)
Request fr.Superv.
Schabarum for City
partic.in R/W
acquis.& construc.
proj.on Arrow Hwy.
(Vincent to Heath -
dale Aves.) jointly
w/Covina & County
(Ltr.to be sent to
Superv.Schabarum
in agreement)
Propo°:Retainer
Agmt.fr.City of B.P1
relitigation to
alter distrib.
formula of Bradley -
Burns Sales & Use
Tax Act (Fin.Off.to
study & sub.report)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded
and unanimously carried to refer this
Officer for study and report.
by Councilman Snyder
matter to the Finance
A Resolution was presented, requesting the County Assessor
to furnish an estimate of assessed valuation of property
within the City for the succeeding fiscal year 1974-75.
Iouncilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6168.
Res. #6168 req.
est.of assessed
valuation from
County Assessor
for 1974-75
Notices were received from Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notices:
of applications for Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale a 511 N.Azusa
Beer (Food) Licenses: (Lost Penny)
a. from Robert H. Fritsch to Mark C. Johnson, for b) 832 N.Azusa
premises located at 511 N. Azusa Avenue, known (Chris Curve
as "The Lost Penny". Inn #2)
b. from Inez M. Brown to E. F. & Mary Ann Bewley,
for premises located at 832 N. Azusa Avenue,
known as "Chris Curve Inn #2".
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive and file both notices.
The City Clerk notified Council of service of a Summons
and Complaint upon the City in the action Gary Scott
Feadler vs. City of Azusa, Mike Russo, et al., which
has been turned over to the City insurance carrier.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to receive.
The City Administrator informed Council that the City's
health insurance program, National Prepaid Health Plan
(NPHP), appeared on the verge of being defunct. The
secondary insurer, INA, had agreed to cover all claims
made against NPHP up to 11/30/73. After that date, NPHP
would have to meet all claims made after 12/1/73 with
their own funds or find some other means. The City's
experience with this program has been very poor regard-
ing claims payment. The longer the City continues with
,this plan, the greater the risk that there will be no
coverage for the employees.
Therefore, the staff had investigated three plans as pos-
sible replacement for NPHP. These plans were: Ross -Loos/
:Blue Cross -Phoenix Mutual, Self -Insurance by the City, and
California Medical.
Serv.of S&C re:
Gary S. Feadler
vs. City of Az.,
Mike Russo,et al.
Auth.term. of
NPHP Health Ins.
& enter into
Ross-Loos/Blue
Cross - Phoenix
Mutual combin. plan,
to be eff.1/1/74
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 5
Employees had been informed of the plans offered and
their respective costs. A Ballot had been taken on
Friday, 1/4/74, and Monday, 1/7/74.
The City Administrator introduced Lyle Moritz, president
of the Azusa City Employees Association, who addressed
Council and declared the un -canvassed pre -count of the
votes. The voting indicated the Ross-Loos/Rlue Cross -Phoenix
Mutual combination, 128 votes; Azusa Self -Insurance, 19
votes; and California Medical, no votes; for a total of
147 votes. It was his recommendation that Council cancel
the NPHP plan and adopt the Ross-Loos/Blue Cross -Phoenix
Mutual combination, effective 1/1/74. Further, he
requested that the City absorb the additional cost for the
employee's share. The City presently pays $19.15 per
employee for NPHP. The cost for the Ross -Loos program
would be $22, and the Blue Cross -Phoenix Mutual would be
$22.47. He noted that the Ross -Loos is a prepaid plan,
whereas the Blue Cross is a medical coverage plan, and
the employee may have the choice of one or the other.
Once the choice is made, they cannot switch for a year.
Council discussed the question of paying the additional
amount for the employee's portion as a violation of the
Memo of Understanding.
The City Clerk remarked that the situation is a crisis,
with the employees standing to lose all coverage.
It was the intention of Council, seemingly, when the
Memo of Understanding was written, to cover the
employee's share of the medical insurance in effect.
It would appear that Council would not deviate from
the original principle of the Memo of Understanding by
allowing the adoption of the new medical plan and carrying
on with the concept of paying the employee's portion.
The City Attorney informed Council that their commitment
in the Memo of Understanding is to provide $19.15 toward
the employee's share for medical coverage. There is
nothing in the Agreement or the State Statutes which would
prevent the City from making the adjustment should it
decide to do so.
The City Administrator recommended the City pick up the
additional cost for the employee's portion of the medical
coverage.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the Mayor
to terminate the existing Agreement with NPHP and enter
into the combination plan with Ross-Loos/Blue Cross -Phoenix
Mutual.
A communication was received from the Park & Recreation Position of R.
Commission, requesting replacement of position vacated Pedroza on P&R
by Ralph Pedroza, a member of the Commission who was Comm, declared
'appointed by Council for the term expiring 6/30/75, vacant
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to declare the position vacant.
The Mayor submitted to Council the name of Mrs. Ruth
N. Rivera, 929 N. Orange Avenue, to fill the vacancy on
the Park & Recreation Commission.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman'Clark
and unanimously carried to confirm the Mayor's appointment
of Mrs. Rivera for the balance of the term expiring
6/30/75.
A"proposed Resolution was presented, appointing Ruth
N. Rivera to the Park and Recreation Commission for
the balance of the term.expiring 6/30/75, to fill the
unexpired term of Ralph Pedroza.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING RUTH N. RIVERA TO THE PARK AND RECREATION
COMMISSION.
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:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
IQOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6169.
A proposed Resolution was presented, commending Ralph
Pedroza, former member of the Park & Recreation Comm-
ission.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING RALPH PEDROZA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Res. #6169
apptg. Ruth N.
Rivera to P&R'"
Comm. for bal.of
term exp.6/30/75
Res. #6170
commending
Ralph Pedroza,
former mbr. of
P&R Comm.
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 6170.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu-
tion No. 1102, conditionally granted a Conditional Use
Permit to.allow the operation of a sand -blasting unit
for magnesium and aluminum in an M-2 zone, on property
located at 1545 W. Roosevelt Street (Case C-136 - Magparts).
No action taken by Council.
A memo was received from the Planning Commission, re-
questing Council send a letter to the Santa Fe Railway
requesting that an attempt be made to generally beautify
j all railroad rights-of-way through Azusa, with particular
emphasis on those areas adjacent to residential and com-
merc+.al zones. The Commission had particularly
emphasized and discussed the area in the vicinity of
Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to authorize a letter be sent in
accordance with the request.
P.C. Res.#1102
Gond.,rtg. CUP.
(C-136-Magparts)
Auth.ltr. to
Santa Fe Rwy.
req. beautif.
of its rights-
of-way thru
City
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 7
The City Administrator noted he will ask a.representative
from the Railroad to walk the area with him.
A report was received from the City Attorney re: C.Atty.'sreport
authority of Council to establish holidays. re: Holidays
Discussion was held regarding the possibility of (P.B.to "study-&
eliminating State -Wide Election Days as holidays. sub.recomm. ret
State=wide Elec.
'The City Administrator expressed concern that this Days as holidays)
was a matter dealing with fringe benefits and the
Memo of Understanding.
The City Attorney explained that the matter would
have to be submitted to the Personnel Board, as the
Civil Service Ordinance requires a recommendation
from the Board to Council in such matters.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to request the Personnel Board
study the matter and submit its recommendation to
Council.
A proposed Resolution was presented, amending Paragraph
Propo.Res.
1 of Section 91 of Rule XII of, Personnel Rules & Regula-
amending CS
tions, re: Holidays (establishing Veterans' Day Holiday
R&R re:
on November 11th o each ear).
Holidays
(postponed)
The City Attorney oted tat this matter could be post-
poned until the re ommendAtion is received on the
previous motion, an Council concurred with the suggestion.
i•
Council discussed the matter of Conflict of Interest Act
C.Atty. to
(S.B. 716) and noted -it needed further explanation.
prepare Res.
They also expressed opposition to this Act as being an
l
in opposition
unnecessary and uncalled for invasion of privacy.
to Conflict,of
Interest Act.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to instruct the City Attorney to
prepare a Resolution in opposition to the Conflict of
Interest Act.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Miss Resig. Miss K.
Kathleen Kettler, Police Clerk, effective 1/7/743 with Kettler, Police
request that her name be placed on the reinstatement Clerk, effective
list. 1/7/743 & place
on reinst. list
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation, and
to place the name of Miss Kettler on the reinstatement list.
The Police.Chief also submitted the resigretion of Mrs. Resig. Mrs. E.
Eleanor Dean, probationary Police Clerk, effective as of E. Dean, proba.
12/19/73. Pol.Clk., eff.
12/19/73
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
'A requestwasreceived from the Police Chief for -confirma-
tion of the appointment of Miss Valerie Tyko, probationary
Police Clerk, at Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective 1/14/74.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
A communication was received from the Superintendent of
Light & Power re: Southern California Edison Company
rate increase.
Confirm. appt.
Miss V. Tyko,
proba.Pol.Clk.,
eff. 1/14/74
Appve.recomm.of
Supt. L&P to join
other cities in
o posing addl.
�contd.on page 8)1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 8
In his letter, the Superintendent of Light & Power rate increase; &
indicated that Southern California Edison had again to appire. investig.
petitioned the Federal Power Commission for an of a rate study
additional increase of rates to retailers of power. The
original petition for increase has not yet been heard. He
:recommended that the City join in litigation to oppose
this second increase.
'Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation
of the Superintendent of Light & Power to join other
cities in opposing this additional rate increase.
The Superintendent of Light & Power further recommended
that he, and the City Administrator, be authorized to
:investigate outside consultant services to provide rate
studies to meet the various possible increases. The
last rate study he had done manually and feels that a
urofessional firm could offer better services.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to grant the request to investigate
a rate study.
A communication was received from the Assistant Director
of Civil Defense, requesting permission for Eric W.
Pfisterer to attend the Introductory Radiological
Defense Officer course, to be held in Santa Rosa, from
January 28 - February 13 1974, with advance accountable
expenses of $250. This course will prepare Mr. Pfisterer
to replace Nicholas F. Zichichi, who has given verbal
indication that he would like to resign, as the City's
'Radiological Defense Officer.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request,
and authorize the preparation of a Resolution for Mr.
Zichichi when he does resign.
Auth.attend.of
Eric W. Pfisterer
@ Intro.Radiolog.
Def.Off. course
Santa Rosa, 1/2A
2/1 w/acct.exp.
of 250
Mr. Pfisterer, 18858 Petunia, addressed Council and informed
them he works for Bell & Howell as an Electronics Technician.
.A communication was received from the Director of Parks &
Recreation, requesting authorization for resurfacing of
three tennis courts at Memorial Park, with waiver of
bidding procedures. Quotations had been received from
three companies, as follows:
Championship Tennis Courts, Inc., $3,600
Santa Monica
Artomco Construction, Downey 3,430
McDonald Technical Cement Products, 5,500
Hermosa Beach
It was.the Director's opinion that Championship Tennis
'Courts, Inc., will provide the City with the best product
and service; also this company applies a bond coating and
two coats of acrylic color, whereas the others apply only
one coat.
Auth.acceptance
quotation fr.
Championshiu
Tennis Courts,Inc.
for resurfacing 3
courts @ Mem.Pk.,
w/waiver of bidding
procedures
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 9
Ccuncil discussed the question as to whether there was
a' -need to waive bidding procedures in this matter. It
was --anted that the quotation figures were made against
varying 'specifications. The fact that the surfacing
materials were petrochemical, and the cost and availability
were -uncertain, as well as the need to resurface the
tennis courts during the lull in tennis season, were
submitted as reasons to act at this time.
There was further discussion, questioning the need to
waive bidding procedures.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Mayor Solem
to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal Code,
finding it impracticable, useless and i,neconomical
to follow such procedures and that publdc welfare
would be promoted by dispensing with the same. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Snyder, Clark
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Decker noted that he voted "Aye" due to the
expediency of the situation, but feels matter4, this
nature should probably go to bid.
Councilman Snyder noted that he voted "No" just because
of the principle.
Moved by Councilman Rubio,1seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by droll call to accept the
'quotation of Championship Tennis Courts, Inc., in the
amount of $33600. `.
The City Administrator informed Council a communica-
tion had been received, suggesting a possible Resolution
honoring Peter F. Schabarum, Supervisor, First District,
County of Los Angeles, for his contributions to the
County. `.
The City Administrator further noted that a special
dinner will be held on 1/16/74 for the purpose of
honoring Supervisor Schabarum and suggested, perhaps,
Council may wish to present a token of its esteem to
the Supervisor at that meeting. He further suggested
that, rather than a Resolution, a more distinctive
approach would be a plaque, with the City seal.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, se4onded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to hale a plaque prepared for
Supervisor Schabarum, to be presented at the dinner
honoring him on 1/16/74.
A communication was received from the Director of Parks
'& Recreation re: Bicycle Safety Month in January.
Inasmuch as the City now participates in�The Department
of Justice Stolen Bicycle System.OBS) and can anticipate
a cost of 20¢ per year per license issued, it was recom-
mended that the 50¢ licensing fee not be waived this
year. The city-wide Bicycle Safety Contest is scheduled
for Saturday, 1/26/74.
Auth. prep. of
plaque to be
pres. to Superv.
Schabarum @ tes-
timonial dinner,
1/16/74
Reduce bicycle
lic.fee one-
half (to 25¢)
during Bicycle
Safety Month
(January)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 1974 Page 10
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to reduce the bicycle licensing
fee one-half, i.e., 25¢, during Bicycle Safety Month.
A request was received from the Police Chief for confirma-
tion of the appointment of Mrs. Pamela Babby as probation-
ary Police Clerk, t Step 1 of Range 109.5, effective
1/19/74.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Paul Allen, Chairman of the Cable Television Committee,
presented an oral report to Council on the study by the
Committee. He explained that the companies providing
Cable TV service are motivated by profit, pure and
simple. They are prone to promise anything to get a
franchise and then may not deliver anything close to what
they promised. This happens particularly where the
necessary ordinances and franchise agreements have not
been sufficiently strict and provide for penalties. The
majjor problem to the company comes when it achieves only
a 40% penetration into the City. It needs 60%-75%
penetration for good return on its investment. The
initial investment will cost the same, regardless of
percentage.
Confirm. appt:
Mrs. P. Babby;
proba.Pol.Clk.,
eff. 1/19/74
To provide only TV pictures, which one could get with
a roof antenna, would elicit customers only in the fringe
reception- areas. The vast majority of the City would
En—
not be i to erested in such a service. Additional services,
such as channels from San Diego and Tijuana, local
community servicechannels, educational channels, and even
the possibility of burglar and fire alarm systems, would
increasethe desirability of a Cable TV service to all
City residents. A proper combination of additional services
could increase the penetration to approximately 75%, making
Cable Service to Azusa R feasible matter. As it stands
now, with no basic ordinance and very little return
expected to a Cable Company, there is no interest by Cable
TV companies in coming to:rAzusa.
Report by
Chairman Allen
of Cable TV
Committee
The Committee had a model ordinance it would provide to
the City Attorney, which it recommended be adopted, whether
the City intended to go franchise or municipal service.
Whichever way the City intended to go, the same principles
of return upon investment would apply. The Committee will
continue to study the most effective types of services which
could be offered to assure the greatest penetration and the
greatest return for the initial investment. It will also
provide guidance for preparing as strict as possible franchise
agreements and necessary ordinances.
No action taken by Council.
Councilman Rubio asked for a response from the Police
Chief to a letter received by Council from Kenneth
Kirkpatrick, Chief Probation Officer, County of Los
Angeles, in which he rept-ied to Council's letter and
reported on the disposition of cases resulting from the
riots during the past summer.
Pol. Chief
asked to
respond to Cncl.
re: ltr. from
Ch.Prob. Officer
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The City Administrator noted the Police Chief had left
the meeting -early because he was not feeling well,
and would contact him for a response to the letter
:for Council.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Clark offered for adoption 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 Clark, seconded by Councilman,Snyder
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 6171.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 10:38 p.m.
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Next Resolution #6172
Next Ordinance #1072
Res. #6171
Cl. & Demands
Adjourn