HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 3, 1975 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1975
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
sewsion 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. Paul E. Farrell of First
Christian Church.
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Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
Decker
Absent: Councilman: Arkison
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Parks & Recreation Guarrera,
00 Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
Councilman Arkison entered meeting at 7:36 p.m.
(Vj At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator intro-
duced Department Heads who were present for benefit of
the audience.
Minutes of October 6, 1975 regular meeting were submitted
for Council approval.
Moved by Councilman Rubio , seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted.
'Councilman Rubio presented a Resolution and plaque to
Tony Contreras, former Consumer Serviceman with the City,
upon his retirement.
Councilman Solem presented a Resolution to Miss Cathy Castro
commending her on her achievements at California "Little
Miss" Pageant.
Resolution in memory of James A. Hammond, Police Sergeant
in Azusa Police Department, will be presented at a later
date.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing
on proposed amendment to Municipal Code concerning certain
Minor Variances in R1 Zone, which had been requested by
Planning Commission, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of notice of this hearing which was published in the Azusa
-Herald on October 23, 1975•
Planning Director addressed Council and explained that
each Minor Variance now costs the City approximately $100.
This matter has been reviewed by the Planning Commission
over the past year, and they recommend that Municipal Code
be amended to include certain Minor Variances as follows:
When, in the public interest and agreed to by applicant,
Planning Director, without publishing or posting of notice
and without public hearing, may consider and render decisions
on Variances involving minor modifications in the provision
of R-1 zone limited to the following:
1. A proposed room addition to extend no more than
5 ft. into required rear yard and no wider than
24 ft.
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7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Counc.Arkison
entered mtg.
Intro. of
Dept.Heads
Appvl. Min.
10/6/75
Res.& Plaque
presented to
Tony Contreras j
Res.presented
to Miss Cathy
Castro
Res.in memory
of J.Hammond
to be presente(
at later date
Pub.Hrg. on
Minor Var. in
R1 Zone
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2. A proposed patio addition (open on three sides)
to extend no more than 10 ft. into the required
rear yard and to be no wider than 24 ft.
3• A proposed trellis -sunshade (open on three sides -
slat type open roof) to extend no more than 20 ft.
into the required rear yard. Total rear yard
coverage shall be limited to 45%.
' 4. A 20 ft. front yard, if such front yard had previously
been developed prior to annexation under and in
accordance with County requirements.
5. A 1 car garage provided property was developed prior
to existing City ordinances relating to garage re-
quirements or where property was developed prior to
area being annexed to Azusa."
The Planning Commission did feel that property owners directly
affected (those immediately adjacent to property being con-
sidered) should be notified of Variance request and given the
opportunity to voice opposition.
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V was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to instruct City
Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance to amend Municipal
Code to include Minor Variance procedure.
'The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing
on vacation of a portion of San Gabriel Ave. between 1st St
and 210 Freeway, subject to reservation and exception of
certain rights and easements, per Resolution #6339, the
Mayor declared the hearing open.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication of
Resolution #p6339 which set the hearing date as November 3,
1975, at 7:30 p.m., and which was published on October 23,
1975, in the Azusa Herald. City Clerk also presented the
affidavit of posting Notices of passage of Resolution of
Intention to S7acate, by the Director of Public Works, which
stated that posting was completed on October 24, 1975.
Mr. Salvador Arias, 103 San Gabriel Ave., addressed Council
requesting clarification of City's vacation of this property.
City Attorney provided Mr. Arias with information on vacation
process.
No one else in the audience wishing to be heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
City Attorney presented proposed Resolution ordering vacation
'of certain portion of San Gabriel Ave.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING THE VACATION OF A CERTAIN PORTION OF SAN GABRIEL
AVENUE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATION AND EXCEPTION OF CERTAIN
RIGHTS AND EASEMENTS.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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Pub.Hrg.on
vacation of
portion of
San Gab.Ave.
btwn.lst St.
& Foothill
Fwy.
Res. #6341
re:vacation
of portion of
San Gab.Ave.
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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,
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office
'at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 16, 1975, for Pump Motor
Starting System for Well #5, Project No. 551.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on September 25
and October 2, 1975.
Three (3) bids were received as follows:
C.G.I., Inc. $21 22 .
Westinghouse 23�63R.
00 Abbott Power Corporation 23,669.
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.tea It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that
V City Council award the contract for Project No. 551,
U Pump Motor Starting System for Well No. 5, to C.G.I. Inc.
16122 Orange Ave., Paramount, Ca., in the amount of 21,225.,
direct City Clerk to return bid guarantees to all unsuccess-
ful bidders, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
the contract.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommenda-
tion of Director of Public Works.
Mr. Dick Mayer, representing Los Angeles Parks & Recreation
Department addressed Council with a request to erect eques-
trian trail crossing signs on Fish Canyon Road, at the
entrance to Van Tassel Canyon. He explained that Los Angeles
Parks & Recreation Department will provide all signs needed,
and will also install them. Location of signs will be
determined with assistance of Public Works Department.
Mr. Mayer was questioned by Council concerning use of trail,
and if motorcycles and bicycles would be allowed. He
stated that no motorcycles would be allowed, and that there
are no plans for bicycles at this time.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request of Mr. Mayer to
erect equestrian trail crossing signs, with placing of signs
under direction of Director of Public Works.
A proposed Resolution was presented withdrawing from County
Fire Protection District certain areas which have been
annexed into the City, by Easterly Annexation District No.
and Southerly Annexation District No. 78, effective as of
December 31, 1975.
' Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESCRIBING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE CONSOLIDATED COUNTY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHICH HAS BEEN INCLUDED WITHIN
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DECLARING THE SAME WITHDRAWN FROM
SAID DISTRICT.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
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Bids for
Pump Motor
Starting Sys.
for Well #5
(awarded to
C.G.I., Inc.)
Req.to erect
equestrian
trail cross.
signs on Fish
Canyon Rd.at
entrance to
Van Tassel
Canyon
Res. #6342
withdrawing
77 from Cnty.
Fire Protec-
tion Dist.
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented designating a single
taxation district for the City for the 1976-77 fiscal year
Said district shall consist of the area described in
Resolution No. 6260, adopted November 4, 1974, plus
Easterly Annexation District No. 77 and Southerly Annexa-
tion District No. 78.
' Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING AND ESTABLISHING TAXATION DISTRICT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 1976-77.
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 adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
Summons and Complaint re: Azusa City Employees' Association
vs City of Azusa was withdrawn, and will be amended for
re -filing at a later date.
City Clerk presented two claims against the City as follows
Nancy Kathleen Ryan, 369 E. Russell, Azusa, for alleged
failure to provide and maintain proper traffic and,'or safety
control, resulting in death of daughter on August 22, 1975.
Daniel Joe Ryan, 369 E. Russell, Azusa, for alleged
failure to provide and maintain proper traffic and/or safety
control resulting in death of daughter on August 22, 1975.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's insurance
carrier.
City Clerk presented claim against the City by John Lopez,
317 S. Aspan, for alleged damage to car from falling tree
limb. This claim is under the City's current $500 maximum
deductible. City Administrator having investigated, recom-
mended that claim be denied.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to deny claim.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of person
to person transfer of On Sale Beer & Wine (Public Premises)
from Tony Moses, to Harold G. Stillwell and Madeline J. Still-
well, for premises located at 112 E. Foothill Blvd. (Town
'House).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Personnel Board submitted for Council approval recommenda-
tions received from E.E.O. Committee on revising City of
Azusa job descriptions. It was further recommended that a
G.E.D. Certificate be substituted in lieu of a high school
graduation on all entering level positions.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio and
unanimously carried to adopt the job description changes as
recommended by the E.E.O. Committee and Personnel Board.
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Res. #6343
designating
taxation dist.
(which incl.
Annexation
Dist -77 & 78)
Summons &
Complaint
withdrawn
Claims vs
City
Claim vs
City
ABC Notice
T=.
Foothill Blvd.
(Town House)
Appvl.recom.
mended chngs.
of job
descriptions
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Communications were received from Personnel Board, Step Raises
recommending step raises/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name
To Status
Effective
Evans, D.
Storekeeper
Step
3
10/29/75
Coffin, C.
Pol. Sgt.
Step
5
10/23/75
Workman, L.
Pol.Clerk
Perm.Stat.(no
Complaint re:
inc.)10/22/75
McMahon, J.
Int.Util.Clk.
Step
2
10/22/75
Wells, S.
Fireman
Step
5
11/13/75
Saran, D.
Pol. Off.
Step
4
11/14/75
Lesh, A.
Equp. Mech.
Step
4
11/07/75
Linden, H.
Pol. Off.
Step
4
11/14/75
Huttner, N.
Pol. Clk
Step
2
11/05/75
Moved by Councilman Arkison,
seconded
by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation
of the
Personnel Board.
00 Personnel Board submitted redraft of the Affirmative Action Appvl. Affirm.
r Plan for the city of Azusa, to Council for approval and Action Plan
adoption. for City of
U Azusa
V Michael Wells, Chairman of the E.E.O. Committee, and
City Attorney Wakefield answered questions directed to them
by Council.
After extended discussion, it was
Commission, by
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
P.C.Res.#1240
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
portion of San
Affirmative Action Plan, with the stipulation that assess-
appvd.Vacation
ment report required by Section 16.02 of Affirmative Action
(Action was taken by
be submitted by June 30, 1976.
Council on adoption of Resolution
'Plan
Mr. Joseph Murawski,943 McKeever Ave., Azusa, addressed
Complaint re:
Council with complaint about the noise made by trains in
noise from
the area of Vernon and Angeleno Avenues.
trains at
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
Vernon Ave.
crossing
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to City Admin-
istrator for investigation and report back to Council at
next meeting.
A communication was submitted from the Planning Director Res. #6344
requesting that Council adopt a Resolution approving techni- approving
cal report for the East San Gabriel Valley Bikeway Master technical rpt.
Plan.
for E.San Gab.
Valley Bikeway
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled: Master Plan
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BIKEWAY MASTER PLAN.
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, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was given that Planning
Commission, by
Resolution
P.C.Res.#1240
No. 1240 approved vacation of e.
portion of San
Gabriel Ave.
appvd.Vacation
between 1st St. and Foothill Freeway.
(Action was taken by
of San Gab.Ave.
Council on adoption of Resolution
re: vacation,
subsequent
btwn.lst St.&
to public hearing this date.)
Foothill Frwy.
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Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1241
No. 1241 approved Noise Element of the General Plan for
appvd. Noise
City of Azusa. (Public hearing set before Council on
Element of
December 1, 1975•)
General Plan
A communication was received from Planning Director on
Rpt. on
selection of consultant for preparation of Housing Assis-
consultant,
tance and Community Development Plans for the City of Azusa.
for Housing
Three proposals were submitted for Council's consideration.
Assistance
Based upon Staff interviews with the representatives of
Plan & Comm.
Development
the three firms, it was recommended by Planning Director
Plan
that City contract with Urban Futures, Inc., and the Mayor
be authorized to execute necessary agreements for prepara-
tion of Community Development and Housing Assistance Plans for
the City of Azusa, providing for full citizen participation
in development of objectives and programs for the City,
through a Community Development Advisory Board and public
hearings.
00 Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of Planning Director.
U An Ordinance was g p
U presented for second reading and adoption Ord. #2010
amending Azusa Municipal Code Section 11.52.041 prohibiting amend.M.C.
the operation of motor vehicles on private property without re:Sec.
first obtaining permission of the owner. Persons obtaining 11.52.041
written permission must have in their possession such
written permission at all times when operating motor vehicles
on said private property.
Councilman Solem offered for second reading and adoption an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 11.52.041 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING THE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES ON PRIVATE
PROPERTY WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE OWNER.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
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
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing City Treas.
a balance of $2,318,455.94, as of September 30, 1975• Financial
Statement
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly Rpts.
departments.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Director's Res.#6345
Deed from State of California for easement for electrical accptg.Dir.
power facilities as Pasadena Ave. near 1st St. Deed for
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled: easement
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING THEREOF.
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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, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
'Director of Public Works submitted request for Change Appvl.Chng.
Order in the amount of $11,017. for deepening of Well No. 7 Order, for
from 300 to 400 ft. It is prudent to extend wellto the deepening of
400 ft. point to insure a water supply in the event of a Well No. 7
lower water table in upper portion of basin, there are
sufficient funds budgeted for this item.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request
Mof Director of Public Works.
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Southwestern Portland Cement Co. (Azusa Western) has re- Req.from
V quested permission, from the City, to install a 12" gas Southwestern
V main in City streets. They have entered into an agreement Portland
with Miller Brewery Co. to sell them this natural gas Cement Co.to
(methane) to fire their brewing kettles. install 12"
gas main, in
Council discussed routes proposed for laying of the 12" city streets
gas main.
Dr. Hekimian, representing Lockman & Associates addressed
Council stating they would work directly with the City.
He also stated that City of Azusa would receive much
'publicity, as this industrial use of gas produced from
disposal pits would be a first in the nation.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to City
Attorney for study of Franchise Agreement, and Director
of Public Works for best area of laying gas main.
The recommendation to raise our excavation tax by one- Appvl.incr.
half cent, (.010) to one and one-half cents (.015) per in Excava-
ton, was submitted to Council. The half -cent a ton tion Tax
increase would raise an additional $15,000 to $20,000 per
year revenue for the City.
The following people addressed Council expressing opposition
to proposed increase in the excavation tax.
Jack B. Smith, 303 S. San Rafael, Pasadena, representing
Owl Rock.
Ray Jurecky, 1228 Glen Oaks, Pasadena, Vice President of
Azusa Western.
Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano Ave., Azusa.
'After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and carried by roll call to have City Attorney prepare
necessary Ordinance for proposed increase in excavation tax.
Motion carried by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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A recommendation from the Police Chief for City to enter
Appvl.of
into agreement to form a multi -jurisdictional burglary
agmt.for
team with Los Angeles County, Baldwin Park, Claremont,
multi-juris-
Covina, Glendora, Industry, Irwindale, La Puente, La Verne,
dictional
San Dimas, Walnut, and West Covina. The unit will be known
burglary team
as East San Gabriel Valley Investigators Team, and will be
w/L.A.Cnty.&
funded through a grant, if proposal is accepted. The com-
various San
mitment for City of Azusa would be to provide an officer
Gab.Valley
(salary and fringe benefits paid by grant), and a share in
Cities
matching funds of $1,370.
and unanimously carried by roll call to donate $300. as
'hard
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
►-�
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Police
Chief.
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the three resignations.
Police Chief requests Council approval of appointments of
Mr. Eddie Flores, representing Azusa High Band Boosters
Req.from Az.
as Prob.Pol.
addressed Council requesting financial help, from the City,
High Band
at Range 123.0 Step 1.
to help defray expenses of their Field Band Tournament,
Boosters for
which was held at Citrus Stadium.
financial
0o
Appvl.apptmt.
assistance
crj
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio _
Officers
t-�
and unanimously carried by roll call to donate $300. as
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
►-�
a contribution for purchase of trophies. NO
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Police Chief submitted resignations from Officers Rito Luna,
Resignation
Guy Petersen, and Joe Rivas. All three officers laterally
of 3 Police
transferred to Santa Ana Police Department effective
Officers,eff.
October 9 and 10, 1975They request that their names
10/9-10,1975
remain on the eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the three resignations.
Police Chief requests Council approval of appointments of
Appvl.apptmt.
Mr. Gregory Waldon and Mr. Timothy Willis, as probationary
as Prob.Pol.
Police Officers, effective October 20, 1975, compensation
Off.G.Waldon,
at Range 123.0 Step 1.
& T. Willis
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointments.
Request from Police Chief for approval of appointment of
Appvl.apptmt.
the following as Police Reserve Officers: John Broderick,
of 5 Pol.Res.
Jeffrey Cantrell, Stephen Fitzsimmons, Abraham Miranda,
Officers
and Andrew Themell, effective November 4, 1975.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve appointments.
Request of Officer David Saran, that current year unused Appvl.of
vacation be carried over to next year. Officer: Saran carry-over
has been off the job on disability for nearly eight months. for unused
vacation,
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison Po1.Off.
and unanimously carried that request be granted. D. Saran
Recommendation from Superintendent of Light & Power that Appvl. for
Dorothy Ferard, Senior Utility Clerk, be granted an additional addl.adv.sk.
welve (12) days advanced sick leave, in accordance with lve.for D.
Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Section 86, Par. 4. Ferard
oved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation.
Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel cost
on fuel cost adjustment for November, 1975. adjustment
Moved by Councilman Rubio, se ror:ded by Councilman Arkison for Nov -1975
and unanimously carried to receive andfile.
Police Chief submitted resignation of Police Reserve Appvl.resign.
Officer Salvatore Tomasello, effective October 15, 1975• Pol.Res.Off.
S.Tomasello,
eff.10/15/75
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Request of Lt. Gilbert Trujillo to attend California Law Appvl.attend.
Enforcement Warrant Officers Association 1975 State Con- Lt.G.Trujillo
ference to be held in San Jose, on November 7, 1975, cost @Calif.Law
of Conference $78. Budgeted funds are available. Enforce.War-
rant Officers
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Assoc.
and unanimously carried by rollcall that request be granted.
' City Administrator submitted a request from Baxter Ward, Proposed plan
member of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, that for RTD routes
City support his proposal for a 270 mile, grade separated,
75 mile per hour RTD route that will cover bulk of the
major corridors in Los Angeles County.
This study cannot be solely Fire Department oriented, and
must have citizen input. He recommended that City Council
be responsible for appointing individuals to a steering
committee.
He also noted that 10 communities across the United States
were selected in a validation process to test procedures
for establishing master plans for fire service, that we
should feel honored to have been selected as one of the
validation communities.
Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano Ave., addressed Council and Remarks by
voiced concern regarding lack of bi-lingual Police Officers A.Morales
on City Police Force. Police Chief advised him that there
is generally at least one bi-lingual Officer on each shift,
'as well as bi-lingual Reserve Officers who can be called
upon to provide such service.
Councilman Cruz requested information regarding annexation Req.for
of water district along Gladstone Ave. Director of Public infomation
Works advised Councilman Cruz that we are annexing this re:water
area into S.C.V.M.W.D. water district, of which Azusa is a dist.annex.
member.
Councilman Arkison noted the meeting to be held in Santa Mtg. re:
Ana on December 5, 1975, regarding Municipal Liability Municipal
insurance, and asked if we are still having a problem with Liability
this. City Administrator advised him that this was still Insurance
a problem, and that someone would attend that meeting.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that City Administrator contact
Baxter Ward's office and arrange a time for presentation
of RTD plan to Council Members.
..�City
Administrator presented letter from Roy D. Hoover,
Rpt.re:Urban
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Director Department of Urban Affairs re: City participation
Cnty.Housing
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in the Urban County Housing and Community Development
& Comm.Develop.
Program for 1976-77. Cities are requested to inform the
Pgm.for 1976 -
Department of their intent to join in the Urban County's
1977
application for 1976 by November 12, 1975•
City Administrator recommended that Council approve sending
letter of intent; and that Planning Director secure informa-
tion prior to December 12, 1975, before making decision for
executing Cooperation Agreement.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Coundilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City
Administrator.
City Administrator presented to Council a report on the
Rpt.on
Validation Process to test procedures for establishing
Master Plan
master plans for fire service. He presented a map showing
for Fire
four general areas for fire service in the City - brush
Service
land, commercial, industrial and residential.
This study cannot be solely Fire Department oriented, and
must have citizen input. He recommended that City Council
be responsible for appointing individuals to a steering
committee.
He also noted that 10 communities across the United States
were selected in a validation process to test procedures
for establishing master plans for fire service, that we
should feel honored to have been selected as one of the
validation communities.
Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano Ave., addressed Council and Remarks by
voiced concern regarding lack of bi-lingual Police Officers A.Morales
on City Police Force. Police Chief advised him that there
is generally at least one bi-lingual Officer on each shift,
'as well as bi-lingual Reserve Officers who can be called
upon to provide such service.
Councilman Cruz requested information regarding annexation Req.for
of water district along Gladstone Ave. Director of Public infomation
Works advised Councilman Cruz that we are annexing this re:water
area into S.C.V.M.W.D. water district, of which Azusa is a dist.annex.
member.
Councilman Arkison noted the meeting to be held in Santa Mtg. re:
Ana on December 5, 1975, regarding Municipal Liability Municipal
insurance, and asked if we are still having a problem with Liability
this. City Administrator advised him that this was still Insurance
a problem, and that someone would attend that meeting.
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City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6346
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Demands
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.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that 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
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6347
of warrants by the City. Claims &
QO Demands
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
U A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
C.1 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem,
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
Councilmen: None
'ABSENT:
Council recessed to Executive Session at 10:25 P.M.
Recessed to
Exec.Session
Council reconvened at 11:01 p.m.
Cncl.reconven-
ed
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
that Personnel Board meetings are to be held at 7:30 p.m.
Pers.Bd.Mtg.
and all meetings are to be recorded on tape. Motion
held
to bbe e h ld
carried by the following vote of Council:
at
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 11:02 p.m.
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