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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MARCH 1, 1976 7:30 p.m.
Urban Futures, Inc., letter proposal for development of Appvl.Urban
Community Financial Assistance Agency, which was tabled Futures, Inc.
from meeting of February 17, 1976, was again brought Proposal for
' before Council. dvlpmt.of
Comm.Financial
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz Asst.Agency
and unanimously carried to raise from the table.
Councilman Rubio presented ,tbt:,Eoma��is aad�anutvising
Assistance Plan in lieu of Urban Futures, Inc. proposal.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
to accept recommendation of Urban Futures, Inc., based on
proposal not to exceed $4,000. Motion passed by the
following vote of Council:
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
salute to the flag.
Bldg,,�at 708
Invocation was given by Rev. Albert Duggan of St. Frances
Invocation
of Rome Church.
(tbld.to mtg.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz,
Roll Call
Arkison, Decker
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
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tor 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
Minutes of February 17, 1976 Council Meeting were sub-
Appvl.Min.of
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mitted for Council approval.
2/17/76 mtg.
mMoved
by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem
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and unanimously carried to approve Minutes as submitted.
Councilman Arkison presented a Plaque to Woodrow (Woody)
Plaque to W.
Brents, former Paint Crew Foreman in the City, upon his
Brents upon
retirement.
his retirement
Urban Futures, Inc., letter proposal for development of Appvl.Urban
Community Financial Assistance Agency, which was tabled Futures, Inc.
from meeting of February 17, 1976, was again brought Proposal for
' before Council. dvlpmt.of
Comm.Financial
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Cruz Asst.Agency
and unanimously carried to raise from the table.
Councilman Rubio presented ,tbt:,Eoma��is aad�anutvising
Assistance Plan in lieu of Urban Futures, Inc. proposal.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
to accept recommendation of Urban Futures, Inc., based on
proposal not to exceed $4,000. Motion passed by the
following vote of Council:
Foothill Merchants Association requested Council Approval Appvl.for
to hold a petting zoo, at Foothill Shopping Center, from Foothill Merch.
March 3 thru 7, 1976. Assoc.to hold
petting zoo
AYES: Councilmen: Solem, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: Rubio, Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Rehabilitation plans for building at 708 N. Azusa Ave.,
Bldg,,�at 708
which had been tabled at meeting of February 17, 1976,
N.Azusa Ave.
was again brought before Council.
(tbld.to mtg.
of 3/15/76)
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to remove from table.
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Director of Public Works addressed Council and stated
that Mr. Nasser's engineers submitted sets of calculations
and a procedure for restoration, and plans have been
discussed with the San Dimas office of the Cour4 y Engineer.
Plans should be available by next Council. -.meeting.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seccrided by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to table to next meeting.
Foothill Merchants Association requested Council Approval Appvl.for
to hold a petting zoo, at Foothill Shopping Center, from Foothill Merch.
March 3 thru 7, 1976. Assoc.to hold
petting zoo
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Azusa Boxing Club requested Council approval to hold
boxing exhibition at the Parish Hall on March 13, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
A communication was received
from Personnel
Board,
recommending
step raises/permanent status for the
'
following employees:
Name
To Status
Effective
R. Ayon
Mnt.Man 1, CETA
Step 2
3/16/76
F. Corrales
Mnt.Man II
Step 5
3/18/76
M. Lopez
Pol. Officer
Step 2
3/16/76
R. Keith
Rec. Supv.
Step 4
3/17/76
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
approved a Conditional Use Permit request to permit the
reopening of a drive-in restaurant business on property
located at 639 E. Foothill Blvd. (C-169 Nathan Krems -
"The Cave") No action taken by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
approving change of zone from C-3 to M-2 Case No. Z-191
Azusa Valley Sanitarium.
Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption
an 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 Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that 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
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
amending Section 2.68.020 of the Municipal Code relating
to purchases and contracts for public works.
Councilman Solem offered for second reading and adoption
an 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 Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that Ordinance be adopted. Ordi-
nance passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
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Appvl.Azusa
Boxing Club
to hold box-
ing exhibition
Step Raises
P.C.Res.#1260
appvd.CUP
(Case No.169
Nathan Krems)
Ord.#2016 re:
zone chng.(No.
Z-191 - Az.
Valley Sani-
tarium)
Ord.#2017
formal con-
tract pro-
cedure
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AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel Cost
of fuel cost adjustment for March, 1976. adjustment
for March,
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Solem 1976
and carried to receive and file. Councilman Arkison
dissenting.
' Director of Public Works submitted report on stop signs Appvl.stop
at intersection of Dalton Ave. & Santa Fe St., and on sign on Santa
Cerritos Ave. between Gladstone & First Streets, which Fe St. &
had been requested by Council. Dalton Ave.
Director of Public Works and Chief of Police recommended
that City Council approve a stop sign on Santa Fe St. at
Dalton Ave. and direct City Attorney to prepare proper
resolution. He further recommended that City Council
direct Chief of Police to provide selective enforcement
on Cerritos Ave. between Gladstone and First Streets to
^: reduce excessive speed in that area.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
m and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works and Police Chief concerning stop
sign at Santa Fe St. and Dalton Avenue, and direct City
Attorney to prepare necessary Resolution.
City Administrator submitted information from Assemblyman
Info.on AB
Bill Lancaster re: Assembly Bill 2770 which would include
2770 re:rapid
a Rapid Transit Proposal on the June ballot. If approved
transit
by voters, the bill would allow Southern California Rapid
proposal
Transit District to impose a one cent sales tax, to help
finance a public mass transit system in Los Angeles County.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator to
send letter of support for AB 2770 to Assemblyman Bill
Lancaster.
Finance Officer submitted offer from FAIR, LTD., for
Appvl.lease
City of Azusa to lease 190 acre feet of water pumping
of water
rights for two years. Cost will be $37.80 per acre foot.
pumping
rights
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve a two year lease, with
FAIX, LTD., for water pumping rights, and authorize Mayor
to execute Lease Agreement
City Administrator submitted for Council consideration
Req.for
requests from city employees and employee organizations
recognition
for recognition re: meet and confer for fiscal year 1976-
for Meet &
77, as follows:
Confer
1) Charles Connelly, Fireman requests that he repre-
sent himself.
2) Six Captains in Fire Department do not wish to be
represented by Azusa Fireman's Association, or any
other group, and request consideration re: meet
and confer be made by City Council.
3) Covina -Azusa Fire Fighters, Local 2415 representing
Firemen, Fire Engineers, and Fire Captains.
4) Azusa Police Relief Association
5) Local Union 18, I.B.E.W., for nine persons in
Light and Power Department.
6) Azusa City Employees Association for miscellaneous
employees.
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Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recognition of Covina -
Azusa Fireman's Association as majority representative
of Firemen and Fire Engineers.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve recognition of Azusa
Police Relief Association as majority representative of
those indicated in communication.
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recognition of Local
Union 18, I.B.E.W., as majority representative of those
indicated in communication.
Request from Director of Public Works, Michael Wells , Appvl.attndc.
that he and City Engineer George Stimson, be permitted to Dir.Pub.Wks.&
attend 28th Annual California Transportation and Public City Eng.,to
Works Conference, to be held at Palo Alto on March 24 attnd.confer-
thru 26, 1976. Total cost of conference will not exceed ance at Palo
$250 per person and gas tax funds'are available for this Alto
purpose.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.attndc.
and unanimously carried to approve recognition of Azusa
Development Seminar,
Lt.J.Molloy
City Employees Association, as majority representative
to be held at Palm Springs, March 18
Course is 100% reimburseable through
thru 20, 1976.
POST. Lt. Molloy
of those indicated in communication.
requests he be advanced $53 to cover
City Administrator submitted report regarding electric
Rpt.re:
T.
rate increases which had been requested by Council.
electric
rate increase.
City Attorney presented proposed Resolution adopting
Res.#6381 re:
new electrical rate schedules.
increase in
X
electrical
Councilman Solem offered the Resolution entitled:
rates
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING ELECTRICAL RATE SCHEDULES GOVERNING THE
SALE OF ELECTRIC ENERGY DISTRIBUTED AND FOR SERVICE
SUPPLIED BY THE LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3874.
Moved by Councilman Solem,seconded by Councilman Rubio
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and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adpted. 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 Director of Public Works, Michael Wells , Appvl.attndc.
that he and City Engineer George Stimson, be permitted to Dir.Pub.Wks.&
attend 28th Annual California Transportation and Public City Eng.,to
Works Conference, to be held at Palo Alto on March 24 attnd.confer-
thru 26, 1976. Total cost of conference will not exceed ance at Palo
$250 per person and gas tax funds'are available for this Alto
purpose.
Moved by Councilman Solem, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Director of Public Works submitted Notice of Completion Notice of
for tennis courts at Northside Park, Project No. 37-1. Completion
for Proj.
No. 37-1
Request from Police Chief that Lt. Joseph Molloy be
Appvl.attndc.
permitted to attend Police Executive
Development Seminar,
Lt.J.Molloy
to be held at Palm Springs, March 18
Course is 100% reimburseable through
thru 20, 1976.
POST. Lt. Molloy
Pol.Exec.Devel.
Seminar at
requests he be advanced $53 to cover
meals and lodging.
Palm Springs
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
Director of Public Works submitted Notice of Completion Notice of
for tennis courts at Northside Park, Project No. 37-1. Completion
for Proj.
No. 37-1
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4,/-4c*—clerk
Next Resolution #6383
Next Ordinance #2018
It is recommendation of Director of Public Works that
City Council approve construction of the tennis courts
at Northside Park, authorize the Mayor to sign Notice
of Completion and direct City Clerk to record same.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Solem
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
City Engineer submitted requested progress report con-
Cable TV
cerning Cable TV in Azusa. He stated the special program
progress
wants of the citizens of Azusa are much higher than
report
average, and Mr. Downes wants to make sure any installa-
tion in Azusa has the capacity to handle these special
features.
Paul Allen, Chairman of Cable TV, addressed Council
stating that basically the delay is due to the problem
of obtaining financing for this project.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
Res.#6382
of warrants by the City.
Claims &
Demands
Q
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CO
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
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to reorganization
meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 1976.
Time of Adjournment: 9:37 p.m.
4,/-4c*—clerk
Next Resolution #6383
Next Ordinance #2018
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