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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 155 1974
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Decker called the meeting to order and led in the
salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by Rev. E. Nelson of the Foursquare
Gospel Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Police Lieutenant Molloy, Fire
Chief Torrance, Director of Parks and
Recreation Guarrera, Associate Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer
Cooney, City Clerk Klarr
The Minutes of the adjourned meeting of 3/27/74 were
approved as submitted.
Councilman Arkison noted a correction to be made on the
Minutes of the regular meeting of 4/1/74: On the first
line of Page 1, change "The City Clerk met" to read
"The City Council met". The Minutes of 4/1/74 were
approved as corrected.
A plaque was presented to the Mayor by Mrs. Catalina
Ramirez, in recognition and appreciation of the City's
interest and support of the Spanish Trails Girl Scouts
Council.
A plaque and a check for unused sick leave were presented
to Albert Moon, retired Park Maintenance Man I.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
office at 10:00 a.m, on Thursday, April 11,. 1974, for
reconstruction of several alleys in the City (Project
#514). Present at bid opening were: City Administrator
Dangleis, Civil Engineering Associate Diaz, Civil Engineer-
ing Assistant Montgomery, Deputy City Clerk Roehrich.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit
tion of the Notice Inviting Bids in the
March 28 and April 4, 1974.
Five (5) bids were received as follows:
Name of Bidder
Suller-Miller Contracting Co.
John W. Tiedeman Co.
S & M Paving Inc.
Crowell & Larson
Laird Construction Co.
of proof of publica-
Azusa Herald on
Total Amount Bid
$28,54o.00
28,677.30
29,480.00
34,238.00
38,155.50
A communication was received from the Director of Public
Works, in which ile recommended that the bid be awarded to
Sully -Miller Contracting Co., low bidder, in the amount of
$28,54o.00.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation of the Director of Public Works to award the
contract to Sully -Miller Contracting Co., and to return
the bid securities to the unsuccessful bidders after the
contract has been executed.
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
A vlMin
..
ANJ.k
g. 27/74,
& Reg. Mtg.
4/1/74 as corr.
Pres. Plaque by
Spanish Trails
Girl Scouts Cncl.
to City
Pres.Plaque &
Ck.to Al.Moon
Bids re: reconst.l
sev.alleys (Prof.
514)
(awarded to
Sully -Miller
Contr. Co.)
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A proposed Ordinance adding Title 14
Code, providing for the granting of
Television Systems within the City,
Council, having been tabled from the
to the Municipal
franchises for Cable
was placed before
4/1/74 meeting.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to remove from the table.
Paul Allen, Chairman of the Cable Television Committee,
addressed Council and explained that the Ordinance must
be adopted as it is an enabling Ordinance and must be
in-exl4jence whether the City gives a franchise or provides
municipal cable service.
After further discussion, Councilman Solem offered for
introductory first reading the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING TITLE 14 TO THE AZUSA WJNIC.IPAL CODE PROVIDING
FOR THE GRANTING OF FRANCHISES FOR CABLE TELEVISION
SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Pursuant to Councilman Cruz' request, by consensus Council
requested the Cable Television Committee to prepare a report
on the feasibility of providing municipal cable service.
Councilman Arkison expressed concern regarding vacant
residences in the City which appear to be substandard.
He suggested a survey of such residences with the inten-
Ation of enforcing the Substandard Structure Ordinance.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and in-
dicated an on-going program of such a nature was already
in existence. He pointed out problems which faced the
Building Department when ownership cannot be determined,
as is the case presently at one location. Owners are
notified with a form letter requiring rehabilitation or
demolition.
No action taken by Council.
Councilman Arkison reported certain persons living close
to the Freeway were being inconvenienced at late hours
by motorists requesting use of their phones to report
accidents and breakdowns. He proposed the Telephone
Company -be contacted and a time -table determined for
the installation of Freeway emergency phones along the
Foothill Freeway within the City limits.
The matter was referred by consensus to the City
Administrator for report.
Councilman Arkison reported about the concern of certain
persons for a synopsis of proposed Ordinances and
Resolutions. This synopsis, to be in writing and avail-
able to the audience at the Council Meeting., would
provide the reader with an understanding ,of.the content of
the proposed Ordinances and Resolutions`a.s they are acted
upon by Council.
In the discussion, it was noted that a number of Resolu-
tions are pure form to meet legal requirements for recorda-
tion, etc. These do not need special synopsis. Also, the
language used in the synopsis should be simple rather
than "legal".
1st rdg. Ord.
adding Title 14
to M.C.prov.for
grtg.franchises
for Cable TV
(tabled from
4/1/74)
Counc.Arkison's
req.for survey of
vac.resid.under
Subst.Str.Ord.
Counc.Arkison's
req.re: emerg.
phones on Freewy.
within City limit
(referred to
C.Adm.for report)
Counc.Arkison's
req.for brief
written synopsis
of Ord. & Res.
@ Cncl. Mtgs.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974
The City Attorney indicated he would attempt to make
such a summary.
No action taken by Council.
Councilman Arkison inquired as to the feasibility of the
City having its"own Building Inspector as opposed to
contracting for said services with the County.
The City Administrator noted he has a report ready,
and this will be a budget item.
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Counc.Arkison's
req. re: feas.of
City B1dg.Inspec.
Councilman Sol -m expressed concern that the parking lot Counc.Solem re:
south of the Police garage has been blocked off for blocked -off
through access to the alleyway. He noted he had received driveway @ Pol.
three phone calls on this matter and felt the action to _ Department
block the drive was without authority.
Police Lieutenant Molloy, representing Police Chief Elkins,
expressed the extreme hazard when a west -hound vehicle
enters the alleyway: sight for the driver:is blocked by
the garage on his right and a block wall on his left.
Several minor accidents have occurred and many near -misses.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer the matter to the City
Administrator for report at the 5/6/74 meeting.
Councilman Solem expressed concern on maintaining the
policy of the City presenting an award plaque to Scouters
who have achieved rank of Eagle Scout.
Moved by Councilman Cruz,,seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the
policy of the City presenting an award plaque to Scouters
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Councilman Cruz expressed concern about the configuration
of the roadway at the junction of 9th Street, Angeleno
Avenue, and Crescent Drive. He felt this was an extreme
traffic hazard.
By consensus, Council referred the matter to the Director
of Public Works for a report to Council on 5/6/74.
A petition, containing 35 signatures, was presented by
the City Clerk, expressing opposition to the "No Stopping
at any Time" signs placed in the 1000 -block of N. Vernon
Avenue, requesting a removal of said signs and the
street be re -striped.
Vincent Salce, 1014 N. Vernon Avenue, appeared before
Council, asking that his parking rights be restored.
He noted the children, have to walk on lawns as there
are no sidewalks and, with the traffic moving close to
the west curb, it provides a hazard to the children
playing in his yard. He asked that the street be re -
striped to move traffic flow 8 feet westward to allow
parking on the east side of the street.
Ivan Baker, 739 W. 10th Street, appeared before Council
and stated the necessary right-of-way could have been
taken from the west side of the street in the first
place. -
James Ayon, Jr., 620 W. 11th Street, appeared before
Council and re -confirmed the traffic was too close to
the curb and dangerous to the children playing in the yards.
City to cont.
policy of City
pres.award plaque
to Eagle Scouts
Dir.PW to sub.
report on 5/6/74
re: traffic haz.,
9th & Angeleno
Petition in
oppos. to "No"
Stopping" signs
in 1000-blk. N.
Vernon Ave.
(P.W. to re -stripe
lines to move
traff.westward
so pkg.est. on
E:S.& not W.S.,w/
poss. removal
power pole on
SW cor. 10th &
Vernon)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974
Jim Castaneda, 1030 N. Vernon Avenue, addressed Council
and stated the re -striping of the street would eliminate
the problem.
Mr. Salce reappeared and complained about the new street
lights along the island in the middle of Vernon Avenue,
north of 11th Street, as being a waste of electricity
and lighting nothing but rocks and sagebrush. He noted
that his guests and children have to park their cars on
'the west side of Vernon Avenue and run across the street
be,cause of the dangerous traffic. He also stated it was
not necessary for Vernon Avenue to be a truck route. All
the truck traffic causes undue hardship for the persons
living in the area between 10th and 11th Streets. He
noted he had lived in this house eighteen years and now
things have been changed, since the golf course was built,
to benefit private individuals.
Estella. Salce, 1014 N. Vernon Avenue, appeared before
Council and stated she has not seen any 'No Stopping"
signs elsewhere in the City, on Foothill Boulevard or
Azusa Avenue. She restated the danger to the children
by the road being closer to her house.
Julian Campa, 448 W. 3rd Streets owrftg property at 1012
N. Vernon Avenue, requested Council co remove the "No
Stopping" signs.
Russ Dodd, 1010 N.,Vernon Avenue, appeared and expressed
to Council bewilderment at having the "No Stopping" signs
posted in front of his house and then removed. He noted
the neighbors will•now park in front of his house and will
leave him no space to park.
'Julian Campa reappeared to affirm there is no such thing
as heavy traffic.
Estella Salce reappeared and stated she can play baseball
in the street on Sunday, and can count the number of cars
that use this street on the other days.
The City Administrator explained the history of negotiations
between the City and Mr. Salce for the acquisition of
$ feet of his property which would have become the parking
area when.the street was originally widened. He noted the
assessor's estimate of value at 4720 per square foot was
improved upon by the City when it offered Mr. Salce 750 per
square foot. This he agreed to and then refused. The
City offered 900 per square foot. Again Mr. Salce agreed
and then refused. He asked for $1.10 per square foot.
Again the City approved the $1.10 per square foot. Mr.
Salce again refused to sell his property. Council refused
to go any higher and the Director of Public Works indicated
the working drawings could be re -drawn to compensate for
not receiving this easement, but it would narrow the road
and there would be no parking.
The City Administrator noted the roadway had been only
partially completed for almost two years, and just now
was finally completed and traffic used the full width.
Therefore, the 'No Stopping" signs have just recently been
positioned.
The Director of Public Works addressed Council and presented
diagrams showing the street configuration as it now exists
with the present striping. He felt to remove the "No Parking"
signs without re -striping would create a hazard where
one lane of traffic would be directed right into the rear
end of any parked car.
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To re -stripe and move the flow of traffic to the west creates
a hazard on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Vernon
Avenue. A power pole and the end of a north -south block wall
loom up quickly for the driver in the right lane and will
prove to be a serious traffic hazard. To re -stripe would be
to build in a traffic hazard and open the City to liability
in the event of an `6ccident.
The Superinte dent o Light & Power was questioned regarding
the moving of the poi�er pole. He indicated the power pole
was jointly used by the Southern California Edison Company
and the City, hnd there would be problems in obtaining right-
of-way for the power lines, so he could not estimate cost
of moving it at this time.
Mr. Salce addreissed Couhcil again and stated he has been
accused of dickering foi price on the property. He stated
his real motive" in not sblling was there is a utility pole
presently on his�'property, partially hidden from his house
by a Eucalyptus t'tee and ivy. Had he given the 8 -foot
easement, the tree would hwre been removed and the power
pole would have been moved oto about 6 feet from his house,
and "nobody wants a power pole that close to his house".
In reply to the question from Council, the Director of
Public Works indicated it would take one day to re -stripe
the street.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to instruct the
Director of Public Works to re -stripe the street to move
the flow of traffic westward so parking on the west side
will be eliminated and parking on the east side will be
established as quickly as possible; and, further, to
proceed, if possible, with the relocation of the power
pole on the southwest corner of 10th Street and Vernon
Avenue.
A request was received fromYellowCab Company of the Appvd. req.by
San Gabriel Valley for permission to increase its taxi Yellow Cab Co.
meter rates, as it is no longer possible for them to to incr. taxi
maintain the high standard of service provided on a meter rates
24-hour a day basis under the existing rates. The
requested new rates approved by County Commission of
Public Welfare are, as follows:
DAY RATE: 6: a.m. to 6:00 p.m. NIGHTS: 6:00 p.m. to 6: 00 a.m.
70 first 1/7 of mile - Flag drop SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS
20¢ each additional 2/7 mile 700 first 1 of mile -Flag drop
$9.60 per hr.waiting time or delay 20¢ each additional 1/4 mile
$9.60 per hr.waiting time or delay
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
Notice was received of a beneral Membership Meeting
of the Los Angeles Division, League of California Cities,
to be held at Pasadena Center Thursday, 4/18/74, at
6:30 p.m. (dinner, $7.50 eachj.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance by Councilmen and City Administrator.
Notice was received of the annual meeting of San Gabriel
Valley Protective Association, to be held 4/22/74,
2:00 p.m., Whittier, with appointment of a proxy.
Auth.attend.by
Cnclmen & C.Adm.
@ Genl.Mbr.Mtg.,
LA Div. LCC,
4/18/74, Pasa.
Center (dinner
$7.50 each)
Ann.Mtg.SGV Pro.
Assn., 4/22/74,
2 p.m.
(appt. Dir.P.W.
Wells as proxy)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to appoint Director of Public Works
Wells as proxy to represent the City.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control
application for Person -to -Person Transfer of On -Sale
Beer (Food).License from Rosemary and R. K. White to
Edwin and Marian Hall, for premises located at 626-
6262 N. San Gabriel Avenue, known as "Draw One"..
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of an ABC Notice:
62 26�.
San Gab.Ave.
(Draw One)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received of the Board of Airectors,!mpng,
of Upper Sari Gabriel Valley Water Association, t3lbb'3�ki
held on 5/8/74, T & J Restaurant in Rosemead, with U+
dinner at 6:30 p.m. at $6.50 each.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize attend-
ance by Water Utility Superintendent, Councilmen, and
City Administrator.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted,
showing a balance of $2,150,194.37 as of February 28,
1974.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board,
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name
To Status
Auth.attend.by
f Watt2r jtti°1.Supt�
Cnclinen & C.Adm.
Q Bd.Dir.mtg.
USGVWA, 5/8/7+
.(dinner,$6.50)
C.Treas. Fin.
Statement
Step Raises
Effective
J.
Linn
Account Clerk
Perm.Stat.(no
incr.)
4/29/74
R.
Compton
Police Officer
Step 4
4/16/74
K.
Edwards
Police Officer
Perm.Stat.(no
incr.)
4/17/74
T.
Hunter
Police Officer
Step 3
4/18/74
M.
Scherer
Police Officer
Step 5
4/19/74
R.
Termath
Police Officer
Step 5
4/20/74
L.
Uylaki
Animal Cont.Officer
Step 3
4/30/74
L.
Harvey
Water Equip.Reprman
Perm.Stat.(no
incr.)
4/16/74
P.
Milak
Pub.Wks.Mtce. Supt.
Step 3
4/19/74
Mcved by Councilman Arkison, seconded
by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive
and file.
A communication was received from the Parks& Recreation
Commission, recommending approval of a Mini -Park Agree-
ment between the City and Standard Oil Company, for
their vacated site at the corner of Foothill Boulevard
and San Gabriel Avenue.
The City Attorney noted this is the same type of
agreement entered into with property owners to the east,
with one exception, i.e., Standard Oil Company has made
an offer to pay $1,200 toward making the property suitable
for final grading and development purposes.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve and authorize execution
of said Agreement.
Appve.& Auth.exec.
Mini -Park Agmt.
w/Standard Oil
Co., re: cor.
San Gab. Ave. &
Foothill Blvd.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #1113
Resolution No. 1113, conditionally granted a Variance to cond.grtg.Var.
permit two 10 -ft, high fences between carports in a (V-377 - Bernard
required rear yard and a 10 -ft. high fence along a C. Blume)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974 Page 7
driveway in a required side yard, instead of the permitted
6 -ft. height, on property; located at 333 N. Rockvale
Avenue (Case V-377 - Bernard C. Blume). No action taken
by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #1114
Resolution No. 1114, conditionally granted a Conditional cond.ggrtg.CUP
Use Permit to allow an addition to an existing non -con- (C-13b-McDonalds
'forming use (drive-in business), on property located Restaurant) at 843 W. Arrow Highway (Case C-138 - McDonalds Restaurant).
No.action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, P.C.Res. #1115
by ResolutionNgrldl5, _declared its intentisn•to.,a,,,rt_ adecl. int.to init
initiate hearings to determine appropriate zone classifi- Pirgg1V.15n'zone '"+!
cation upon annexation (Proposed Easterly Annexation chng.upon annex.
District #76 - Northwest corner of Barranca and Alosta (E.Annex.Dis.#76,
Avenues). No action taken by Council. NW cor.Barranca
& Alosta Aves.)
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res. #1116
Resolution No. 1116, commended Lucio D. Cruz for commend. Lucio D..
faithful service to the City as a member of the Planning Cruz, former mbr.
Commission. No action taken by Council. Planning Comm.
A memo was received from the Associate Planning Director, Selection of
containing a brief summary of the proposals submitted Envicom as
by four different consultants re: a joint Seismic/Safety consultant to
Element with the Cities of Industry, Covina, and Azusa. prep.jt.Seismic/
It was unanimously agreed by said cities, and recommended Safety Element
by Azusa Planning Staff and Planning Commission, to of Genl. Plan,
select the proposal of Envicom at a total cost of for amt.not exc.
$123615 ($4,205for each of the three cities), and an $4,205.
'agreement be executed with Envicom for preparation of
the Seismic/Safety and Public Safety Elements of the
General Plan for an amount not to exceed $4,205.
The City Attorney informed•Council this is one of the
elements required by legislation, effective 1/1/74, for
the General Plan.
The City Administrator noted this is a budgeted item.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to select Envicom
to make a study as recommended, for an amount not
exceeding $4,205.
A communication was received from the Planning Commission
Appve.P.C.recom.
re: Survey Area for Redevelopment.: The Commission felt
to change Survey.
that the survey area, as presently defined, is not
Area for Redevip.
adequate to financially support a potential project
to incl.entire
area. It, therefore, recommended that Council amend
City
the present boundaries set forth for the survey area to
include the entire City.
necessy.to
Res,�rep.
Councilman Cruz felt it should be restricted to M -zones
and C -zones only, and not residential zones.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
to include the whole City as a survey area, and the City
Attorney to prepare the necessary Resolution. Motion
carried by the following, vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY APRIL 15, 1974 Page 8
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and Ord. #1076
adoption, amending the Municipal Code by creating creating auto.
an automobile wrecking and junk yard overlay zone, wrecking &
specifying the area thereof, and permitting use of junk yard over -
property therein for automobile wrecking yards and lay zone,
junk yards, subject to the issuance of a Conditional specifying area,
Use Permit therefor. etc.
Councilman Solem offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 19.34.031 AND CHAPTER 19.35 TO TITLE 19
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, AMENDING SECTION 19.34.:340
THEREOF, CREATING Aff AUTOMOBILE WRECKING AND JUNK YARD
OVERLAY ZOttr,' CIFYING THE AREA THEREOF, ANT) PERMIT- "~ -
ING THE USE OF PROPERTY THEREIN FOR AUTOMOBILE .WRECKING
YARDS AND JUNK YARDS SUBJECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT THEREFOR.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 1076.
A proposed Resolution was presented, establishing
Res. #6198
4 -way stop signs at Pasadena Avenue and 3rd Street.
estab. 4 -way
Stop Signs @
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
t
Pasa. Ave. &
3rd Street
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER-
SECTIONS.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
r]
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6198.
Regarding suggested changes for the proposed measures,
be placed on the State-wide General Election ballot in
Novenber, re: election of Mayor and term of office, the
City Attorney submittedthe following rewording of said
measures:
PROPOSITION A
Shall the voters of the City of Azusa
elect a Mayor and four City Councilmen
instead of electing five City Council-
men, one of whom is chosen by the mem-
bers of the City Council to act as Mayor?
PROPOSITION B
If Proposition A is approved, shall the
term of office of Mayor be two years?
to C.Atty's report
re: sugg.changes
for propositions
re: elec.of Mayor
& term of office
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974 Page 9
PROPOSITION C
If Proposition A is approved, shall the
term of office of Mayor be four years?
Councilman Arkison suggested adding to the last line of
Proposition A, the following wording: "as.is now the
practice". The suggested amendment was approved by
'consensus -of Council.
A proposed Resolution was presented, calling and giving
notice of the holding of a Special Municipal Election
on 11/5/74 for the.submission of certain measures re:
election and term of office of the Mayor, and consolida-
ting ,said election with the State-wide General Election
on said date.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,
THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 19743 FOR THE SUBMISSION TO
THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY CERTAIN MEASURES
RELATING TO THE ELECTION AND TERM -OF OFFICE OF THE
MAYOR AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION WITH THE STATE-
WIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6199.
A proposed Resolution was presented, requesting the
County Board of Supervisors to consolidate a Special
Municipal Election on November 5, 1974, with the State-wide
election on said date, for the purpose of submitting
certain measures re: election and term of office of
Mayor.
Councilman -Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE HELD ON THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEM-
BER, 1974, WITH THE STATE-WIDE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 1974, PURSUANT TO SECTION 23303 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6200.
Res. #6199 call-
ing & givg.notice
of Spec.Mun.Elec.
on 11/5/74 for
sub.of measures,
re: elec.of Mayor
& term of office
Res. #6200 req.
Bd./Superv. to
consolidate Spec.
Mun.Elec. with
State-wide Elec.
on 11/5/74, for
sub. of measures
re:-elec. & term
of office of Mayc
The monthly reports from the various City Departments Monthly
were submitted by the City Administrator. Reports
1
1
1
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously harried 'to receive and file.
Councilman Rubio, in response to the comments earlier in
the meeting by,Mr. Salae concerning the street lights
on Vernon Avenue north of 11th Street, indicated he was
concerned at the use of electricity during the energy
crisis where it is not necessary.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to disconnect every other street light on Vernon Avenue
between 11th Street and Sierra Madre Avenue, during the
energy crisis. Motion failed by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz
NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Arkison, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented, requesting The
Southern California Association of Governments to allo-
cate, pursuant to provisions of Senate Bi11.821, to the
City of Azusa the sum of $4.504 for upgrading and possible:
expansion of bike and pedestrian ways, and also designa-
ting the City Administrator as the authorized representa-
tive of the City.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THE ALLOCATION OF $4,504.00 FOR THE UP-
GRADING AND POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN
WAYS.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio,
NOES: Councilmen: Norse
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
and numbered Resolution 6201.
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Re: disconnect-
ing every other
street light on
Vernon Ave. bet.
11th & Sierra
Madre, during
energy crisis
(motion failed)
Res. #6201 req. .
$4,504 for up' -
grading & poss.
expansion of
bike & ped. ways,
& desig.City Adm.
as auth. repres.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Police Reserve Resig.Pol.Res.
Officer Gregory Smith, effective 4/11/74. Off. Gregory
Smith, effect.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison 4/11/74
and unanimously carried to accept the resigra tion.
A request was received from the Police Chief for permis-
sion for Lieutenant Gilbert Trujillo to attend the Cali-
fornia Law Enforcement Association of Record Supervisors
meeting, to beheld at Fresno on Saturday, 5/11/74, with
use,of an unmarked police unit, departmental oil credit
card for transportation, and $50 expenses (budgeted).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
A request was received from the Superintendent of Light &
Power for permission to extend the temporary appointment
of Miss Diane Miller, Utility Clerk Cashier, after
4/29/74 until Senior Utility Clerk vacancy is filled.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to grant the request.
Auth.attend.by
Po1.Lt. Gilbert
Trujillo @ Cal.
Law Enf.Assn.of
Record Superv.
mtg., 5/11/74;
Fresno
Appvd. extension
temp.appt. Miss
Diane Miller,
Util.Clk.Cashier
after 4/29/74
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974 Page 11
A recommendation was submitted by the Superintendent Accept Substation
of Light & Power to accept the construction of the Addition constr.
Substation Additions, with authorization for the Mayor & auth.exec. of
to execute the Notice of Completion for recordation. Notice of Comple.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio for recordation
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation.
A request was received from the Fire Chief for permission
for Captain Franklin, Engineer Smith, and himself, to
attend the Training and Safety Conference of the Southern
California Association of Foresters and Fire Wardens, to
be held near Beaumont, May 2 sand 3, 1974, with advance
accountable expenses of $20 per man. He noted they have
been asked to bring and demonstrate the Fire Department's
new O.E.S. Unit #170.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
The Fire Chief submitted a request.for permission to attend
the Annual Fire Administrative Institute to be held in con-
junction with the Annual California Fire Chiefs' Conference
in Newport Beach, May 14-17, 1974, with advance accountable
expenses of $225 (budgeted item).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the request.
Auth.attend.of
Fire Capt.Franklin
Fire Engr.Smith &
Fire Chief @ Tr.
& Saf.Conf., S.C.
Assn.of For. &
Fire Wardens, 5/2
& 5/3, Beaumont
Auth.attend.Fire
Chief @ Fire Adm.
Inst. & Ca.Fire
Chiefs Conf..,
Newport Beach,
5/14-173 1974
A request was received from the Fire Chief for a decision Req.by Fire Chief
re: disposal of the surplus 1949 Seagrave Pumper. for decision re:
The City Administrator explained this matter had arisen �I&V1D�90&Rffave
because the Assistant Purchasing Officer has received an Pumper
offer from a person who is collecting such items. He noted
that originally Council had intended to send this pumper
to the Sister City of Zacatecas, but the red -tape on the
previous fire engine proved this to be too much of a problem.
The Recreation Department is considering keeping the pumper,
especially for use in parades. He noted that if the pumper
were kept, it would have to be maintained to keep it operative.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
to approve the accepting of bids for this vehicle. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was received from the Superintendent of Light &
Power of two Outdoor Lighting Service Agreements executed
between the City and Azusa Auto Wrecking, 1042 W. Gladstone
Street.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Finance Officer submitted the resignation of James
t� y, Storekeeper, effective 4/5/74.
([._Af," DyI
Moved by Councilman Rubio,.seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
Outdoor Lighting
Serv.Agmts.bet.
City & Azusa Auto
Wrecking, 1042
W. Gladstone St.
Resig. James
Kennedy, Store-
keeper,.eff.
4/5/74 )
A recommendation was received from the Finance Officer, Confirm. appt.
for confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Dale Evans Mr. D. Evans as
as Storekeeper, at Step 1, Range 112.0, effective 5/1/743 Storekeeper,
subject to successful passing of his physical examination eff. 5%1/74
Mr. Evans is a resident of the City.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974
An appraisal made by Roger A. Andersen of the City -owned
property located at the northwest corner of 5th Street
and Virginia Avenue, was submitted to Council in response
to its direction at the 3/18/74 meeting. The appraiser
set the price of the property at $300,000, which is
above the $200,000 offered by Mr. Ullrich.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
to inform Mr. Ullrich the price of the property is
$300,000, if he desires to purchase it. Motion carried
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
It was the consensus of Council that further negotiations
on the lease be suspended until the matter of the sale is
resolved. It was noted that the lease calls for a fair
rental price based on the price of the property, and as
the price of the property has been established by appraisal,
the proper.,£air rental price should be higher than the
present rental price being received by the City.
The City Administrator presented reports which had been
requested by Council, as follows:
A communication from Spiegel .& McDiarmid, attorneys
a�- law, representing the six cities in litigation before
the Federal Power Commission vs. Southern California
Edison, suggested only that contact with Senators and
Congressmen be made, urging them to take action to change
the F.P.C. procedure.
After discussion, it was the consensus of.Council that
the Superintendent of Light & Power check with the repres-
entatives of the six cities to see if they would initiate
communications with legislators, and the City Administrator
check with the League of California Cities for possible
action by the League to support legislation to change the
F.P.C. procedures.
(2) Warehousing in Retail Zone.
The Associate Planning Director reported the
owners of the business mentioned at the last meeting
have admitted to using the store front as a warehouse
only and have been advised this is a violation of the
Zoning Ordinance.
The City Attorney indicated regular business
hours would be necessary to establish it as a retail
business.
(3) Proposed Meeting with Boy Scout Council.
A meeting has been set for 4/29/74 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Public Works Conference Room at City Hall.
(4) Microphones for Council Members.
The City Administrator reported on a model of
microphones, as requested by Council, which could be
used both on a stand and hand-held. He had a sample
which he demonstrated to Council. The microphones
cost $67 each, and it was suggested that three Model M68
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Appraisal of
$300.,000 reeld
on City -owned
propty.@ NW cor.
5th St. &
Virginia Ave.
(Mr.Ullrich to
be informed of
appraisal,offer
for sale @
this price)
Reports by
C. Admin.:
(1) FPC proced-
ure
(2) Warehousing
in Retail Zone
(3) Propo.mtg.
w/Boy Scout Cncl.
(4) Microphones
for Cncl.Mbrs.
(auth.purch. 8
mikes & 3 mixers)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974 Page 13
mixers, at $93.60 each, also be purchased to augment the
use of the microphones. Only eight microphones will be
needed, ad,the microphone used by the City Clerk is
identical to that proposed.
It was also suggested the recommendation of the acoustical
engineer be implemented by placing speakers facing the
audience and located on the wall above the stage area. This
'could be done with the present equipment, with no cost to
the City.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
purchase.of eight Model 545 D Unidyne microphones at $67
each and three Model M68 mixers at $93.60 each, plus sales
tax.
A recommendation was received from the Director of Public Auth.attend.of
Works to authorize attendance of Fred Diaz, Civil Engine-. F.D1az,Civ.Engr.
ering Associate, and Stanley Kirst, Civil Engineering Assoc.,& S.Kirst,
Assistant, at the Institute of Transportation and Traffic Civ.Engr.Asst.,
Engineering's Slope Stability and Foundation Investigation Q spec.course by
course, to be held at Glendale High School on Friday UC Inst.of Tr.&
evenings and Saturday mornings from May 3 through May 11, Traff.Engr.,
1974, with advance registration of $25 each (sufficient 5/3-11 (after
funds budgeted). working,hours)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, sem nded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the recom-
mendation.
A recommendation was received from the Parks & Recrea- Recom.by P&R
tion Commission to remove the Bottle Brush trees along Comm. to remove
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6202 endors.
Prop.#1 on 6/4
ballot providing
page 19
Azusa Avenue between 6th Street and the Railroad tracks,
Bottle Brush
and replant with more suitable trees. The estimated
trees on Azusa
cost for removing, purchasing and replanting 50 trees
Ave.bet.6th St: &
is $25442.50, plus any expense necessary to correct any
RR tracks, & re -
damage to sidewalks or curbs in the removal process.
plant with other
This exprense can be met with Gas Tax Funds.
trees
After discussion, it was
(referred to
Budget Sessions)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the recommendation of the Parks & Recreation Commis-
sion be approved. Motion failed by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
to refer the recommendation to budget sessions. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
'A
communication was received from the Parks & Recrea-
Proposition
P&R Comm. recom.
supprt of Prop.
tion Commission recommending support of
No. 1, for the preservation of the State's natural
No. 1 on 6/4
environment in the face of the current park crisis,
ballot
as requested by Californians for Parks, Beaches and
Wildlife, by the adoption of a Resolution.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6202 endors.
Prop.#1 on 6/4
ballot providing
page 19
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA,,CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1974 Page 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA for financing
ENDORSING PROPOSITION 1 ON THE NNE 4TH STATE-WIDE Outdoor Recrea-
BALLOT PROVIDING FOR THE FINANCING OF OUTDOOR RECREATION tion Facilities
FACILITIES.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen:: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6202.
The Mayor suggested plaques be prepared for former
Councilmen Clark and Snyder, for presentation at the
5/6/74 Council meeting.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to authorize the preparation
of plaquesfor presentation to former Council Members,
Robert.Snyder and Donald Clark.
The City Clerk read,in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Solem 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the.following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 6203.
At 11:08 p.m., Council recessed to an Executive Session
to instruct the City's Meet and Confer agent.
Council reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting
to order at 12:07 a.m.
Auth. prep.
plaques for
former Cnclmen
Clark & Snyder
Res. #6203
Cl. & Demands
Recess to
Exec. Session
Cncl. reconvened
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio Adj. to 4/29/74,
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to Monday, 7:30 p.m., P.W.
4/29/74, at 7:30 p.m., in the Public Works Conference Confer. Room
Room at City Hall.
Time of Adjournment: 12:08 p.m.
City Clerl,
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Next Ordinance #1077