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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1974 7:30 PM
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
City Clerk Solis advised Council members that both Mayor Decker &
Mayor Decker and Mayor Pro -Tem Rubio were excused from Mayor Pro -Tem
the meeting and that a council member would have to Rubio excused.
preside. Jens Solem to
preside at mtg.
Members of Council unanimously selected Councilman Solem
to be Acting Mayor, and preside at the meeting.
Acting Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
Invocation was given by City Clerk Solis in the absence Invocation
of Mr. Frank Herber who was unable to attend.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison Roll Call
Absent: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, Acting City
Administrator Cooney, Director of Public
Works Wells, Consumer Service Supervisor
Eastman, Police Captain Lara, Fire Chief
Torrance, City Engineer Stimson, Planning
Director Fitzsimmons, Director of Parks &
Recreation Guarrera, City Clerk Solis.
At the request of Acting Mayor Solem, Acting City Adminis- Intro. of Dept.
trator Cooney introduced the Department Heads that were Heads
present, for the benefit of the .audience.
The minutes of the regular meeting of 8-5-74 were Appv. Min.
submitted for Council consideration. of 8-5-74 mtg.
Councilman Cruz brought up the fact that statements
made by Personnel Clerk Forsythe with reference to updating
the Civil Service Rules & Regulations were omitted from the
minutes and'felt that they had merit and should be added.
Acting Mayor Solem suggested that they could be duplicated
from the tape recording and City Clerk Solis stated that this
would be done. Minutes to be resubmitted for approval at the
9-3-74 meeting.
Mrs. Lucio Cruz was unable to be present ---to receive Plaque for Mrs.
plaque for Library Board of Trustees. C?U!u tabled to
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman 9-3-74 mtg.
Cruz and unanimously carried to table this item to the
9-3-74 meeting.
The City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his
office at 10:00 AM on Thursday, 8-8-74, for the cement
relining of water mains on Nobhill Drive and adjacent
streets. Present at bid opening were: Director of
Public Works Wells, Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk
Solis.
The City Clerk presented the affidavit of proof of
publication of the Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa
Herald on July 25 and August 1, 1974.
One bid was received as follows:
Firm Name
Total Bid
Ameron Inc., Wilmington, CA $44,163.16
-A communication was received from the Director of Public
Bids for cement
relining of water
mains on Nobhill
Dr. (rejected)
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Works Wells recommending that the one bid be rejected.
Director of Public Works Wells addressed the Council and
advised that at the time of budget, monies were encumbered
to do this work with additional cost added due to inflation.
It now appears that it would be feasible to rebudget this"
year for new water mains as the soil in this area is such
that transite asbestos cement or, polyvinol chloride mains
can be installed for a little more than repairing the old
mains.
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to reject'the bid from Ameron,
Inc., and to return the bidder's guarantee.
The City Clerk presented two claims against the
City
Claims re:
from Nancy E.
Arena, 715 E. Arrow Hwy., #1, for
alleged
damage to car -
damage to her
car by City owned truck, and from
Earl W.
Arena; Food
Pickens, 1160
E. Alosta, #16, for food spoilage
when
spoilage -Pickens
electricity was turned off in error.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to deny and refer the claim of
Nancy Arena to the insurance carrier, and to refer the
claim of Earl W. (Bill) Pickens to the insurance carrier.
The request of Ray Corcoran and S. Speckert to address Corcoran/Speckeri
the Council regarding sewer connections was deferred to address Council
the end of the Agenda, as neither party was present. re: sewer connect
A request was submitted by Finance Officer Cooney for CETA subagree-
the Mayor to sign Comprehensive Employment and Training ment
Act (CETA) subagreement with the County of Los Angeles.
'Finance Officer Cooney stated that the stipulations
were that people hired under this program must live
within the City of Azusa and be unemployed for a period
of 30 days prior to hiring. This is a Federally funded
program and is taking the place of the EEA Program.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve, and that Mayor Decker
sign said CETA subagreement with the County of Los Angeles.
Finance Officer Cooney presented for Council confirmation Appvl. hiring
the hiring of 3 employees under the CETA Program as 3 employees
follows: under CETA
Program
Marisela Marquez, Int. Typist Clk. Range 110.0,
Step #1, effective 8-12-74
Yolanda Ahumada, Account Clk. Range 111.5, Step #1,
effective 8-12-74
Ralph Avila, Park Maint. Man I. Range 112.5, Step
#1, effective 8-14-74
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the appointments.
A request was received from the Los Angeles County Fair Appvl. req. to
Association for permission to hang banners in the City hang banners
announcing Fair dates which are from September 13 announcing Fair
through September 29, 1974. dates
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz,
and unanimously carried to approve the request as long as
it does not interfere with the Golden Days celebration.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution fixing the Res. #6239
amount of money necessary to be raised by taxation for fixing amount
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1974. of money raised
by taxation for
Councilman Arkison presented the Resolution entitled: fiscal year
1974
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE AMOUNT.OF MONEY NECESSARY -TO BE.RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE.FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 11 1974.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: None
'ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker and numbered Res. 6239•
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution fixing the rates
Res. #6240
of taxes and levying taxes for the fiscal year beginning
fixing rates
July 11 1974.
& levytg taxes
I'or fiscal year
Councilman Arkison presented the Resolution entitled:
1974
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
FISCAL .YEAR BEGINNING JULY 11 1974.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker and numbered Res. 624o.
A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Larry R. Res. #6241
Sandoval to the Board of Library Trustees. apptg. Larry
Sandoval to
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: Bd. of Lib.
Trustees
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING LARRY R. SANDOVAL TO THE BOARD OF LIBRARY
TRUSTEES.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker and numbered Res. 6241.
A proposed Resolution was presented approving the disposal Res. #6242 re:
of certain records. disposal of
cert. records
Councilman Cruz presented the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN RECORDS.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
'and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be passed. Resolution passed by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker and numbered Res. 6242.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that the surplus City records be
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donated to the Azusa Aztec Band Boosters for fund raising
purposes.
A proposed Resolution was presented authorizing examina-
tion of sales and use tax records.
Councilman Arkison presented the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND.USE TAX RECORDS.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Res. #6243 author
izing exam. of
sales&use tax
records
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker and numbered Resolution 62+3.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, City Treas.
showing a.balance of $2,323,217.41 for July 31, 1974. Fin. statement
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board, Step Raises
recommending approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees:
Name To Status Effective
D. Ferard Sr. Util. Clk Step 5 8-20-74
S. Strom Pol.C1k.Disp. Step 4 8-22-74
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations.
The Personnel Board submitted a report on Employees' Rpt.on empl.
Incentive Award Study. Incentive
Awards
Councilman Arkison stated that everyone is in agreement
that something should be done, and now it is just a matter
of taking some kind of action, and should be in a monetary
fashion. It should be referred to the City Administrator
and discussed with the Department Heads and come up with a
recommendation.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the City
Administrator and Department Heads to work out a recommendation.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 1139 conditionally granted a Variance request to
permit a reduced rear yard setback of 20 feet, instead
of the required 25 feet, on the property located at
1022 E. Armstead Street. (Case No. V-392 Andrea Marshall).
No action taken by Council,
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Reso-
lution No. 1140, conditionally granted a Variance to permit
5 off-street parking spaces instead of the required 6;
reduction in loading space size from 22 feet to 20 feet;
permission to use 1 parking space as access for loading
space, on the property located at 1614 W. McKinley Street.
(Case No. V-393 W. W. Hart). No action taken by Council.
P.C. Res. #1139
cond.grntd. Var.
(Case #V-392
Andrea Marshall)
P.C. Res.#1140
cond.grtd. Var.
(Case #V-393
W.W. Hart)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Reso- P.C. Res.#1141
lution No. 1141, conditionally granted a Variance to per- cond.grantd. Var.
mit a reduced rear yard setback of 23 feet, instead of (Case #V-394
the required 25 feet and a reduced side yard setback of Ramona Neville)
6'5", instead of the required 10 feet, on the property
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located at 1102 N. Azusa Avenue. (Case No. V-394 Ramona
Neville). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by Reso-
lution No. 1142, conditionally granted a Variance permitt-
ing a fence 6 feet high in a required front setback,
instead of the permitted 31 feet, on the property located
at 720 E. Foothill Blvd. Case No. V-395 Mabelle Anderson).
No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by
Resolution No. 1143, conditionally granted a Conditional
Use Permit to allow an addition to a non -conforming use
(residence in C-3 zone), on the property located at 905
W. Gladstone Street. (Case No. C-145 Leonora Ardelean).
No action taken by Council.
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P.C. Res. #1142
cond.grntd.Var.
(Case #V-395
Mabelle Anderson)
P.C. Res.#1143
cond.grntd. CUP
(Case #C-145
Leonora Ardelean)
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, by P.C. Res. #1144
Resolution No. 1144 declared the intention of the Planning initiate zone
Commission to initiate action to determine the appropriate class. upon annex
zone classification upon annexation of certain property. of cert. prop.
No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first 1st intro. rdg.
reading approving the annexation known as 'Easterly Ord. re: Easter -
Annexation District No. 76" to the City of Azusa. ly Annex. Dist.
#76
Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE ANNEXATION TO, INCORPORATING.IN, AND
MAKING A PART OF SAID.CITY OF.AZUSA, CERTAIN TERRITORY
OUTSIDE THE SAID CITY AND CONTINGUOUS THERETO, KNOWN AS
"EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTFIC!'.NO. 76 TO THE, CITY OF AZUSA"
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Councilman Cruz asked the Director of Public Works if a
monument had been planned to be located at the area of
the new annexation. He replied that it should be done in
approximately two months.
The Director of Parks & Recreation submitted for Council Gift of lot
consideration the offer of property from Mr. Robert Volk. to City from
It was Mr. Volk's intention that perhaps the City could Mr. Robert
use the property for a park site. Upon investigation, Volk
it was found that the lot was too small and is rather
irregular in shape and that there is really no constructive
public use for this property. Therefore, it is the staff's
recommendation that this offer be declined.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation of
the staff and decline the offer of the property.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
'and unanimously carried that a letter of appreciation be
sent to Mr. Volk for his offer of the property to the City,
but that the City can find no use for same.
The Director of Parks & Recreation submitted for Council Req, purch. of
consideration informal quotations for the purchase of one 1973 Courier
1973 compact Courier pick up truck. The reason for the p/u truck, on
informal quotations was that by the time we advertise for inf.quotations
bids, the 1975 models will be in stock and will cost almost
$500 more than the 1974 models.
He noted that he had received quotations from three firms,
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1974
the lowest being the one from Foulger Ford, for a 1973
Courier in the amount of $2,596.00:.
After discussion, it was..
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive bidding
procedures under the Municipal Code, finding it impracti-
cable, useless and uneconomical to follow such procedures
and the public welfare would be promoted by dispensing
with same.
The City Administrator presented the Monthly Reports
from the various departments.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Finance Officer submitted a request for six days
unpaid leave for Mrs. Jeanette Linn, Account Clerk,- in
the Accounting Department.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The Police Chief submitted the resignation of Reserve
Police Officer Ronald Trezise effective 8-19-74. Mr.
Trezise is moving to the State of Washington.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
The Police Chief submitted for Council consideration
the appointment of Mrs. Denise Miller as Police Clerk,
Range 111.0, Step 1, effective 8-19-74.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
The Police Chief submitted for Council consideration
the appointment of Mrs. Marilynn Matlock as Police Clerk,
Range 111.0, Step 1, effective 8-12-74.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
Cruz and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Consumer Service Supervisor requested confirmation
of the temporary appointment of Chrysa Caulfield as
Secretary in the Light Department, Range 111.5, Step
1, effective 8-7-74.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Consumer Service Supervisor requested confirmation of the
appointment of Sandra Gomez as probationary Utility Clerk -
Cashier, Range 110.5, Step 1, effective 8-20-74. Miss
Gomez is #2 on the eligibility list; her ability to speak
Spanish was the deciding factor in her being chosen over
the #1 applicant.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Councilman Arkison again requested that if the #1 applicant
has not been hired from the eligibility list, a separate
letter should be sent along with the recommendation stating
-the reason why the #1 applicant was not hired.
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Monthly Reports
Appvl. unpaid
lv for Mrs. J.
Linn, Acct.Clk.
Resig. Res.Pol.
off.Ronald
Trezise, eff.
8-19-74
Appvl. appt.
Denise Miller
as Pol.Clk.
eff. 8-19-74
Appvl. appt.
Marilynn
Matlock as
Po1.Clk.,eff.
8-12-74
Appvl. appt.
Chrysa Caul-
field as Sec.
eff.8-7-74
Appvl.appt.
Sandra Gomez
prob.Util.Clk-
Cashier, eff.
8-20-74
The Acting City Administrator presented a communication Agmt. w/Carbo
from the Light & Water Department re: electric distribution Fund Labs,Inc.
for elec.dist.
facilities.
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facilities for supplying electrical energy for power and
light service, with Carbo Fund Labs, Inc., at 798 N. Coney
Avenue, Azusa. A charge of $300 was required for this
service.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The Acting City Administrator presented a request from
the City Engineer requesting authorization of attendance
of all personnel from the Engineering Division to attend
the course on "Field Management of Public Works Construc-
tion Projects". The registration fee is $20 per person.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
The Director of Public Works submitted a request for
authorization to hire a temporary Building Maintenance
Man for a period not to exceed two months.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
The Acting City Administrator submitted a request from
the Planning Director for authorization to attend the
Southern California Association of Governments Conference
to be held in Newport Beach, September 11th and 12th.
(Budgeted funds available)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
request.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to have Councilman Rubio attend
this conference also.
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Req. appvl.
attnd. course
in Field Manag.
(Pub. Wks.conet.
projects for
Eng. personnel)
Req. appvl. for
hiring temp.Maint
Man in Pub.Wks.
Dept.
Req, appvl. for
attend. of Plann.
Dir. at SCAG
Conference
(Councilman
Rubio to attend
Conf. also)
A communication was presented from the Director of Parks Req, appvl.for
& Recreation requesting approval of his attendance at the attend. of Dir.
CPRS Administrators Institute, to be held at the Asilomar Pks.&Rec. at
Conference Grounds, November 10th to the 15th, 1974. CPRS Adm. Inst.
.(Budgeted funds available) 11/10-15/74
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call ,that the request be
granted.
Mr. Corcoran or Mr. Speckert were still not in the audi-
ence to speak on the matter of sewer connections.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file their requests
to address Council.
The City Attorney gave a report re: The City of Tos
Angeles' Ordinance on smoking in certain public places.
The Lcs Angeles City Council has not adopted it as yet.
'It has been proposed and submitted to the Los Angeles
City Attorney for formal drafting. City Attorney
Wakefield stated that he would be glad to proceed in any
such manner as the City Council may indicate.
Req. to address
Council filed
Rpt. frm City
Atty. on Ord.
re: smoking in
public places
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Mr. Baker,'949 West 10th Street, addressed Council with
a complaint about closed restrooms at Northside Park.
Parks & Recreation Director Joe Guarrera explained
reasons for situation, and offered steps taken to remedy
the problem.
The City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Arkison 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.
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Complaint re:
restrooms at
Northside Pk.
Res. #6244
Cl. & Demands
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker and numbered Resolution 6244
Councilman Solem noted that he had been interviewed by Tom Councilman
Frandsen, Vice President and Director of Community Affairs Solem invited
KHJ Channel 9, regarding our Golden Days Celebration, and Tom Frandsen
that he had invited Mr..Frandsen to attend our festivities. V.P. KHJ
channel 9 to
Golden Days
festivities
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 8:44 PM.
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City Clerk
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