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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 173 1976 7:30 p.m.
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 Call to Order
the salute to the flag.
A proposed resolution was presented establishing prevail- Res.#6377 re:
ing rate of per diem wages for public work in City of prevailing
Azusa. rate of per
diem wages
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
Invocation was given by Mr. Frank Herber of Church of
Invocation
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in the absence of
Rev. Paul Farrell of First Christian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: Acting City Attorney Colin Lennard, City
Administrator Dangleis, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins,
Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Director
Fitzsimmons, Director of Parks & Recreation
Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk
Solis
At the request of the Mayor, City Administrator introduced
Intro. of
Department Heads who were present for benefit of the
Dept. Heads
p�
audience.
Minutes of February 2, 1976 Council meeting were submitted
for Council approval.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve minutes as submitted.
Laurel Chandler, member of Azusa Aztec High Band, addressed
Appvl.$25 for
Council and repested City purchase an ad in its program
full page ad
for 1976 "Pops Concert. Monies will help defray expenses
in Az*Aztec
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for proposed tour of band to Oregon.
High Band
"Pops" Con -
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
cert prgm.
and unanimously carried that City purchase a full page ad
in the amount of $25.
Harry Kurz, Past Commander of VFW Post 8070 addressed
Appvl.pro-
Council advising them of fund raising dance to be held
clamation
on April 30th. Proceeds from dance will pay for the
for VFW
costumes of VFW Minute Men. Frank Schmit, Commander of
Post 8070
VFW Post 8070 addressed Council, and requested City pro-
claim the week of April 25th through May lst as (Loyalty
Week).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz,
and unanimously carried to establish April 25th through
May 1st as Loyalty Week, and approve dance for fund raising.
The matter of non-compliance re: rehabilitation plans to
Rehabilita-
bring building up to code, at 708 N. Azusa Ave. (Leo
tion of bldg.
Nasser), was again brought before Council.
at 708 N.
Azusa Ave.
Council requested information from Director of Public Works;
as he was not in attendance at that time, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to later
in the meeting.
A proposed resolution was presented establishing prevail- Res.#6377 re:
ing rate of per diem wages for public work in City of prevailing
Azusa. rate of per
diem wages
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1976
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ASCERTAINING THE GENERAL PREVAILING RATE OF PER DIEM
WAGES FOR PUBLIC WORK IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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: Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented ordering a canvass of
the General Municipal Election on March 2, 1976, to be
made by City Clerk.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
t� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICI-
PAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1976,
TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, 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
Request from Anthony M. Oley, Real Estate Auctioneer to
hold a one day auction sale, on various commercial proper-
ties, for Mr. Anthony Ortuno. Sale is of real property only
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve request.
A summons, first amended complaint, for David L. Houts vs
City of Azusa was presented to Council, for its action.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to refer to the City Attorney.
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Res.#6378 re:
canvass of
Municipal
Election
Appvl. real
estate auctioi
for Anthony
Ortuno
Summons re:
D.L.Houts vs
City of Azusa
Request waiver of formal bidding procedure, for purchase Req.waiver
of transformer required by Light & PowerDepartment. Two formal bid -
bids were received, Westinghouse $5,138.88, General ding proced.
Electric $5,395.40. It was recommended that low bidder, for purchase
Westinghouse, in amount of $5,138.88 be accepted. of transforme
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under
the Municipal Code, finding it impracticable, useless and
uneconomical to follow such procedures and that public
welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same;
and to accept bid from Westinghouse, low bidder.
Urban Futures, Inc. submitted for Council consideration
its letter proposal for services associated with develop-
ment of a Community Financial Assistance Agency.
After extended discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to table this proposal to next Council meeting. Motion
carried by the following vote of Council:
Urban Future
Inc., letter
proposal
(tbld.to
3/1/76 mtg.)
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz
given
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
P.C.Res.#1257
ABSTAIN: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
appvd.Var.
City Clerk on February 3rd, polled Council for approval
Ratification
of auction sale for Forest Fabricators, by Jack H. Feldman,
of Auction
Auctioneer to be held on February 12, 1976.
sale
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
John Maynard)
and unanimously carried to ratify request for auction.
No action
A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom-
Step Raises
mending step raises/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name To Status Effective
L. Castle Pol. Officer Step 2 2/22/76
R. Clark Pol. Sergeant Step 5 2/21/76
Moved by Councilman Arkison,
and unanimously carried that
Board be approved.
seconded by Councilman Solem
recommendation of Personnel
Notice was
given
that Planning Commission by Resolution
P.C.Res.#1257
No. 1257 approved
a Variance request permitting a reduced
appvd.Var.
rear yard
setback
of 5' instead of required 25' on property
(Case No. V-4,
located at
256 N.
Coney Ave. (Case No. V-445 - John
John Maynard)
Maynard).
No action
taken by Council.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1258 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit
to allow expansion of an existing magnesium foundry
operation (Magparts) to the property located at 330 S.
Irwindale Ave. (Case No. C-168 Tom Pierson). No action
taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1258
cond.appvd.
CUP Case No.
C-16 - Tom
Pierson)
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by Reso- P.C.Res.#1259
lution No. 1259 conditionally granted a Revised Tentative cond.grntd.
Parcel Map No. 5981 for property at SW corner of Alosta Rev.Tent.
and Calera Avenues. (Soelberg). No action taken by Council.Parcel Map
A communication was received from Planning Commission
recommending Council approval of Precise Plan Design
for McDonald's Restaurant located on south side of Alosta
Avenue just east of the Ranch Center; subject to full
compliance with the 24 stated conditions set forth in
Precise Plan Design.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve Precise Plan Design
No. 826, as recommended by Planning Commission.
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
approving change of zone from C-3 to M-2 Case No. Z-191
Azusa Valley Sanitarium.
Councilman Rubio offered for introductory first reading
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case No. 191 -
Azusa Valley Sanitarium).
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Appvl.Precise
Plan for
McDonald's
Restaurant
1st intro.rd@
Ord.zone chn6
(No.Z-191 - As
Valley Sani-
tarium)
An ordinance was presented for introductory first reading 1st intro.rdl
amending Section 2.68.020 of the Municipal Code relating Ord.re:forma:
to purchases and contracts for public works. It was contract pro
suggested by City Administrator that rather than raise cedure
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limit from $3,000 to $5,000, Ordinance could be in accor-
dance with limits established by Government Code. Ordinance
would not have to be periodically amended in the future.
Acting City Attorney concurred, advising that his office
will report any changes.
Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading the
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
' AMENDING SECTION 2.68.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS FOR PUBLIC WORKS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
City Administrator submitted communication re: city owned
property located at Fifth Street and Virginia Avenue.
City Administrator advised Council that Mr. Ullrich plans
t� to relocate his Duarte plant to this property. The
^� appraised price is $300,000 and Mr. Ullrich would like
to own the building and property. The appraised price
is $300,000 and Mr. Ullrich would like to pay above
amount in five equal payments, commencing six months
after date of closing.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve sale of
property with an initial payment of $10,000.3 followed
by payment of $50,000 in six months, then $60,000 per
year for remaining balance with interest rate of 8% on
unpaid balance.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, show-
ing a balance of $2,351,997.375 as of January 31, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various
departments.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented requesting Federal
Legislation to correct Municipal Electrical Systems
n rr
Rate Squeeze", and to provide for preliminary hearings
before rate increases are allowed under Section 205 of
the Federal Power Act.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, URGING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES TO
' ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUESTING FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO
CORRECT THE "RATE SQUEEZE" SITUATION IN REGARD TO
MUNICIPAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PRE-
LIMINARY HEARINGS BEFORE RATE INCREASES ARE ALLOWED
UNDER SECTION 205 OF THE FEDERAL POWER ACT.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
Sale of City
owned propty.
5th &
Virginia
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Monthly
Reports
Res.#6379
re:Mun.Elec.
"Rate Squeeze
situation
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Ctuz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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City Administrator presented following claim against the Claim against
City, under $500 maximum deductible by ASB Management City, under
Services Inc., in the amount of $50 for replacing of $500
door in apartment at 655 Donna Beth Ave. City Adminis-
trator recommended City honor the claim.
' Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City
Administrator.
Request from Superintendent of Light & Power for Council
confirmation of probationary employment of Eduard Vasquez
as Lineman Helper, Range 116.0 Step 1, effective February
17, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Request from Director of Public Works for Council
-, approval for his attendance at the Director of Public
Works Officers' Institute of the League of California
�p Cities, to be held on March 10, 11 and 12, 1976, in
Newport Beach; with reimbursement of accountable expenses
not to exceed $150.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Request from Police Chief for Council approval of atten-
dance of Lt. Joseph Molloy, Sgt. Frank Shomber and four
members of SARG team, to attend Special Weapons and Tactics
' Course, April 26 through 30,_1976, in Santa Rosa. The
course is reimbursable by POST for 100% of incurred
expenses, and 60% of salaries.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Council Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Request from Planning Director for Council approval of
attendance of Dr. Harry Coffin to American Society of
Planning Officials 1976 National Planning Conference,
from March 20 through 26, 1976, to be held in Washington
D.C.; with accountable expenses not to exceed $300.
(budgeted funds are available).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
City Administrator submitted request for Council approval
for City of Azusa to enter into sub -contract with Mexican
American Opportunity Foundation who is conducting a New
Careers Work Experience Program for unemployed, economical-
ly disadvantaged persons, and is financed by the County
of Los Angeles CETA Title I.
' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve City entering into
sub -contract with MAOF, and authorize Mayor to execute
said contract.
Appvl.prob.
emplmt. E.
Vasquez, as
Lineman H1ppr.
eff.2/17/76
Appvl.attndc.
Dir. Pub. Wks.
to attend
Institute of
LCC, in New-
port Beach
Appvl.attndc.
4 mbrs.of SARG
team,8t.-IX. J.
Molloy,Sgt.F.
Shomber to
Special Weapons
& Tactics Cours
in Santa Rosa
Appvl.attndc.
Dr. H.Coffin
to Natl.Plnng.
Conf., in
Washington D.C.
Appvl.sub-cont.
with MAOF &
City of Azusa
A member of the City Council has requested a reduction Appvl.chnge.
in fees paid for copies of public records and information. in fees
Currently fees charged are .25¢ for 8z x 11 page and chrged.for
.35¢ for 8z x 13. Suggested change would be for charge pub.records
of .10¢ for 8�1 x 11 page and .15¢ for 82 x 13.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that change in fees charged for public records be approved.
Councilman Solem, and Councilman Arkison dissenting.
Baxter Ward's office provided the City with a report on Rpt.re:proposed
a proposed Sunset Coastal fixed rail line, and requested Sunset Coastal
Council to provide input in time for meeting with repre- fixed rail line
sentatives of Supervisor Ward's office who will be at
City Hall on February 19, 1976.
'The matter concerning rehabilitation plans for building 708 N. Azusa
at 708 N. Azusa Ave., which had been continued to later Ave.(tbled.to
in the meeting was again brought before Council. next mtg.
3/1/76)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to table to next Council meeting.
Police Chief reported the requested report on stop signs Rpt. on
at Dalton & Santa Fe Avenues and Cerritos Ave. between Stop signs
1st St. & Gladstone St., was not made because of the
rain. Report should be ready by next Council meeting.
`ter' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to continue to next Council
meeting.
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Councilman Cruz requested periodic reports from City Req.periodic
Engineer re: Cable TV. rpts.Cable TV
Councilman Cruz after directing questions to Acting Remarks by
City Attorney regarding what constitutes a Community Counc.Cruz
Redevelopment Project Area, moved to declare entire re:redevelop-
City of Azusa a blighted area. Motion died for lack of ment project
a second. area
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6380
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 Rubio
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
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Arkison Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:40 p.m.
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ulty Clergy
Next Resolution #6381
Next Ordinance #2016
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