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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1976
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. John Jackson of Foursquare
Gospel Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
.Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director of
Parks & Recreation Guarrera, Finance Officer
Cooney, City Clerk Solis.
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator introduced Intro. of
Department Heads who were present for benefit of the audience.Dept.Heads
Minutes of January 19, 1976 Council meeting were submitted Appvl.Min.
for Council approval. 1/19/76
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hearing
on proposed zone change from':C-1 (General Commercial) to
M-2 (General Manufacturing), Ars petitioned by Azusa Valley
Sanitariu m, for purpose of manufacturing and storage by
Western Precast, 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 January 22, 1976, and also affidavit of posting
of subject property on January 23, 1976.
Planning Director addressed Council stating surrounding
property is industrially zoned. Azusa Valley Sanitarium was
zoned C-3, which was a spot zone, and if changed to M-2
would be more proper zoning in terms of both the General
Plan and appropriate use for subject property.
Planning Commission recommended Council find that the
change of zone, as requested, will have no detrimental
environmental effects, and zone change from C-3 to M-2
be approved.
There being no one else in the audience wishing to be heard,
it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to direct City Attorney
to prepare necessary Ordinance for change of Zone from
C-3 to M-2.
City Clerk announded that bids were opened in his office
at 10:00 a.m., ThurBday, January 29, 1976, for reconstruc-
tion of several alleys in the City of Azusa.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of notice inviting bids in Azusa Herald on January 15
and 22; 1976.
Pub.Hrg.on
zone chge.from
C-3 to M-2
(Case Z-191)
Appvl. bids
for proj.
548 reconst.
of several
alleys
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Ten (10) bids were received as follows:
Name
A.M. Paving Co.
West Coast Paving
Griffith Company
Sully -Miller
E.C. Construction Co.
Norlund Construction Co.
Crowell & Larson
Aman Bros.
John W. Tiedemann Co.
Kirkland Paving
Lump Sum Bid
$28,064.40
28,940.70
31,503.00
32,894.40
32,916.55
33,690.20
33,902.75
34,162.30
34,211.71
43,231.85
It was recommended by Director of Public Works that City
Council award the contract for reconstruction of several
alleys, Project No. 548, to A.M. Paving Company, low
bidder, and direct City Clerk to return bid guarantees
to all unsuccessful bidders, and authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract.
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Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation
of Director of Public Works.
Mayor Decker requested an investigation for possibility
Req.for chng.
of changing yield signs at Dalton & Santa Fe Avenues to
of yield signs
stop signs. Councilman Cruz also requested investigation
to stop signs
of Cerritos Avenue between 1st Street and Gladstone Ave.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to direct Police Chief to make
study of these areas, and report back to Council at
meeting of February 17, 1976.
Request from Associated Students of Azusa High School
Appvl.req.to
to hang banner on Foothill Blvd. from March 26 to April
hang banner
10, 1976, announcing the musical "Oklahoma".
on Foothill
Blvd.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request.
The Electric Rate Study for 1976 prepared by R. W. Beck
Electric
& Associates concerning the rates for electric service
Rate
charged by the City of Azusa Light & Power Department,
Study
was submitted to Council.
Superintendent of Light & Power presented Mr. Ronald J.
Locher, Executive Engineer from R. W. Beck & Associates
to Council. Mr. Locher explained to Council analyses of
rate study, allocation of costs, and answered questions
directed to him by Council.
Mayor Decker suggested both this subject and subject
dealing with reduced rates to senior citizens, and blind
and handicapped be discussed together since these subjects
are closely inter -related.
It was consensus of Council that it would like to have
representative examples of light & power bills showing
impact to individual users.
After extended discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to table this matter to March 1,
1976 meeting in order to provide Council with a report
showing impact of rate increases.
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Request from Tauber-Arons Co., Inc. auctioneers, to hold Appvl. req.
one day auction sale, on February 9, 1976. The auction to hold
is for surplus equipment, for Aham, Inc., 968 W. Foothill auction
Blvd., Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage
On -Sale General (Public Premises) transfer
' Shamsaddin Karimi, President, Kinar, Inc.,
Rowe, President/Treasurer & James Clifford,
Secretary, Kinar, Inc., on premises located
Foothill Blvd. (Azusa Lounge).
Control for
of license from
to Freddie
Vice President/
at 407 W.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control for
On -Sale General (Bona Fide Public Eating Place) person
to person transfer, and premise to premise transfer,
from Walter C. Robson, to Gary A. McArthur, President,
Robert E. Hall, Vice President, and Fred Zitar, Treasurer,
Pibucks, Inc., on premises located at 1175 E. Alosta Ave.
(Marie Callenders).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
ABC Notice
Foo -
hill Blvd.
(Azusa
Lounge)
ABC Notice
ITS ET.—Klosta
Ave.(Marie
Callenders)
Notice was
received from Alcoholic Beverage Control
for
ABC Notice
On -Sale Beer
& Wine (Bona Fide Public Eating Place)
person
E. New -
to person
transfer from Betty J. & Charles Weaver,
to
burgh St.
Gerald D.
Giovanetti, on premises located at 113 E.
New-
(Mary Canans
burgh St.
(Mary Canans for Fun).
for Fun)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raises
mending step raises/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name To Status Effective
Wm.
McVicker
Asst. Animal Cont.Off.
Step
4
2/10/76
R.
Boehnke
Pol. Clk. Dispatcher
Step
3
2/12/76
R.
Avila
Maint. Man I
Step
3
2/14/76
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendations.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution
No. 1256 amended Planning Commission Resolution No. 1231
(CUP Case No. C-157), Condition #1, to permit travel
trailer sites to be occupied for an unlimited period of
time, on property located at 600 W. Gladstone St. (Case
No. C-167 Dwight Kendall). No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption adding Sections 15.04.131 to 15.04.141, inclu-
sive, to the Azusa Municipal Code thereby amending the
Building Code of the City of Azusa.
Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTIONS 15.04.131 to 15.04.141, INCLUSIVE TO THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA BY AMENDING THAT CERTAIN COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES UNIFORM BUILDING LAWS, 1975 EDITION, HERETOFORE
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
P.C.Res.1256
amend Res.
1231 re:
travel trls.
(Case No.
0-167 -
Dwight Kendall)
Ord 42015
amend.Bldg.
Code
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1976
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Ordinance be adopted. Ordi-
nance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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City Attorney presented proposed Resolution relating to Res. #6374 re:
overtime pay for employees engaged in fire protection overtime pay
and law enforcement activities. This will amend Resolu- for safety
tion 6272 which will conform overtime for safety employees, employees
to Fair Labor Standards Act.
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
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AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6272, RELATING TO OVERTIME PAY
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FOR EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN FIRE PROTECTION AND LAW ENFORCE-
MENT ACTIVITIES.
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 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
A proposed Resolution was presented adopting County Solid
Res. #6375
adopting Cnty
Waste Management Plan. The plan covers the entire county
and includes elements on future disposal sites which will
Solid Waste
provide the City with waste disposal sites until year 2000.
Management Plan
Councilmen Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CONCURRING IN THE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz 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
Roscoe Moss Company has completed drilling and development
Appvl. Proj.
of Well No. 7 located in city's northern well field.
#538 Water Well
No. 7
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Director of Public Works recommended Council approve.
work on Project No. 538, authorize Mayor to execute the
Notice of Completion, and direct City Clerk to file
document with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.'
Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power
Fuel Cost
of fuel cost adjustment for February, 1976.
Adj. for
Feb.1976
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz,
and carried to receive and file. Councilman Arkison
dissenting.
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Request for reimbursement of $100 each for Captain Richard
Appvl.req.
Lara and Lt. Joseph Molloy for job related courses taken
for reimb.
during year of 1975. Reimbursement is requested as per
job related
Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Rule XVI, Section
courses
lo8.i.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve both requests.
Officer Kendall Gradoville requested Council approval to
Appvl.Off.K.
attend California Robbery Investigators Association
Gradoville to
Seminar in San Jose, February 11, 12 and 13, 1976, with
attend seminar,
accountable expenses to be submitted upon return.
in San Jose
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried tYa t request be granted.
Lt. Raymond Roth requested Council approval to attend
Appvl.Lt.R.
California Homicide Investigators Training Seminar in
Roth to attend
San Francisco, on February 18, 19 and 20, 1976, with
seminar, in
accountable expenses to be submitted upon return.
San Francisco
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
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Request from Parks & Recreation Commission that Council
Appvl.attndc.
4 Comm.Mbrs.,
approve attendance of four Commission Members, Director
of Parks & Recreation, and Park Superintendent to attend
Dir.Pks.& Rec.
1976 Annual California & Pacific Southwest Parks &
& Pk.Supt.to
Recreation Conference to be held in Sacramento, February
attend.conf.,
28 through March 2, 1976; also that each individual
in Sacramento
attending be advanced $200., with accountable expenses
to be submitted upon return.
Moved by Counc Rubio, seconded by Counc Arkison & u.c. request
be granted.
Superintendent of Light & Power requested Council approval
Appvl.attndc.
to attend 44th Annual Conference of the California Munici-
Supt.L&P to
pal Utilities Association, to be held in Sacramento,
attnd.conf.,
February 25 through 27, 1976, with advance accountable
in Sacramento
expenses of $250.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Assistant Director of Civil Defense, Irene Gilbertson
Appvl.attndc.
requested Council approval to attend Office of Emergency
Asst.Cvl.Def.
Services Region 1 & VII and Southern California Emergency
Dir.conf.,
Services Association, to be held in Santa Barbara, February
Santa Barbara
19 through 20, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Notice was presented of Southern California Association
Notice of
of Governments Spring General Assembly to be held in Costa
SCAG Spring
Mesa, February 25 through 27, 1976.
Gen.Assembly,
in Costa Mesa
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz,
and carried to authorize attendance by Councilmen and
Planning Director. Councilman Arkison dissenting.
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City Administrator submitted proposed Joint Powers
Proposed
Agreement between cities of West Covina, Covina, Azusa
Joint
and Glendora, creating a separate legal entity having
Powers
the power to contract with County of Los Angeles and
Agreement
Federal Agencies for funding of programs re: comprehen-
re: CETA I
sive human services, (CETA I & II).
& II
City Administrator explained the Joint Powers Agreement
is a vehicle whereby cities can act cooperatively with
the government for application and execution of funds
CETA I & II.
'for
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve agreement and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute.
Councilman Solem informed Council that Cathy Castro
(Little
(Little Miss Azusa) has the opportunity to go to San Jose
Miss
for the State Little Miss contest finals, cost will be
Azusa)
$135.
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After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
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and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
Chamber of Commerce.
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Councilman Cruz suggested survey be made by Los Angeles
Survey for
Fire Department re: City of Azusa fire service vs con-
L.A.Co. fire
tracting for Los Angeles County fire service.
service vs
City of
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
Azusa fire
to have a survey by Los Angeles County Fire Department vs
service
City of Azusa operated Fire Department to see which would
be more economical. Motion died by the following vote of
Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz
NOES: Councilmen: Solem, Arkison, Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Arkison questioned illegal sign on the corner
Illegal sign
of 6th Street and Azusa Avenue, and what could be done
at cor.of
about it.
6th St. &
Azusa Ave.
It was consensus of Council that Police Chief direct an
officer to advise owner of sign,that further display at
this location will result in citation for violation of
sign Ordinance.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
Res.#6376
of warrants by the City.
Claims &
Demands
Councilman Solem 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 Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call 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
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:40 p.m. Adjourn
Y 1��ty Clerk
Next Resolution ##6377
Next Ordinance ##2016
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