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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 35 1976 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order. Call to Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Richard C. Addison of First Invocation
Baptist Church.
' Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
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
There being no corrections or additions, Minutes of Appvl. Min.
regular meeting of April 19, 1976, and adjourned meeting 4/19 reg.mtg.
of April 28, 1976, stand approved as written. & 4/28/76 adj.,
1n mtg.
Marcy Roberts, Miss Azusa was presented to Council Members, Miss Azusa
a by Mrs. Sharon Lewis, Assistant Chaperone. Pictures were intro. to
Q taken of Miss Azusa and Council Members.
Cncl. Mgrs.
The Azusa Boxing Club requested permission to hold a Appvl.req.to
boxing exhibition on May 23, 1976 at the St. Francis hold boxing
Parish Hall, from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 6:00 p.m. exhibition
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
' Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control for ABC Notice
Off -Sale beer and wine, person to person transfer from 5 $.Foo -
Terry L. DeBard, Asst. Secretary, Southland Corp. to hill Blvd.
Somchai and Srinuch Tunpiboonwon.a, Southland Corp., for (7 -Eleven
premises located at 455 E. Foothill Blvd. (7 -Eleven Food Store)
Store).
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from Mrs. Camilla Williams Commun.re:
requesting her name not be submitted as candidate for apptmt.to
member of Parks & Recreation Commission. Mrs. Williams Pks & Rec.
has served on the Commission for 16 years. Commission
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that a Resolution and plaque be
presented to Mrs. Williams, honoring her many years of
service to the City.
The Personnel Board submitted a communication to Council Amend.Sec.
advising the elimination of State-wide election days as 91 of Azusa
holidays. This was caused by an amendment to Section R&R re:
' 6700 cf tha Government Code, effective January 1, 1976. holidays
Personnel ''-,ard unanimously agreed to recommend that
Council adopt a Rasolution eliminatin6 Section 91, par.
I (m) of Azusa Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Moved by CuouncilmCn Arkison, Seconded by Councilmen Decker
and unanimously carriec to direct City Attorney to prepare
necessary ReSclution to amend Secoion 91 of the Rules &
Regulations.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1273
No. 1273 ccnd:itionally granted a Variance request to per- cond.grntd.
mit reduced side yard setback of 4' instead of the required Var.(Case No.
5' on property located at 137 N. Pasadena Ave. (Case No. V -454 -Ronald
V-454 Ronald Kliewer). No action taken by Council. Kliewer)
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City Administrator presented claim against the City by Claim vs
Frank Streck, 17208 Millburgh Rd., Azusa, due to alleged City
damage to his car in the amount of $71.09. City Adminis-
trator having investigated, recommended that claim be
paid.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
mendation of City Administrator.
City Administrator submitted to Council, promotional
appointment of John White, Public Works Maintenance Man
III, to Street Maintenance Leadman, Range 117.5, Step 5
effective May 4, 1976.
Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve
appointment of John White as Street Maintenance Leadman.
' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
City Administrator submitted to Council promotional
appointment of Jack Fraijo from Public Works ;aintenance
Man I to Public Works Maintenance Man III, Range 117.0,
Step 1, effective May 4, 1976.
Director of Public Works recommended that Council
approve appointment of Jack Fraijo as Maintenance Man III.
Appvl.Aromo.
of J.Nhite,
to St.Maint.
Ldmn.
Appvl.promo.
J.Fraijo, to
Maint.Man III
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 35 1976
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City Attorney advised Council an attorney who represents
Mtg.with rep.
Consortium of Cities in the California Edison Company
of consortium
rate litigation before Federal Power Commission will be
of cities re:
in the Southern California area. He will arrange a time
rate litiga-
for him to meet with Council, at its convenience.
tion
City Attorney discussed with Council the matter of
So. Calif.
Southern California Edison rate increases, which
Edison rate
covered the period from September 1973 to August 1974.
increases
The Administrative Law Judge has found that the rate
increase, as petitioned for by Southern California
Edison Company, was legal and proper. Iie had denied
objections by attorney's fcr Southern California Cities
which purchase wholesale power from Edison. There are
still two other rate procedures pending this year or next.
Fire Chief requested Council approval to attend Fire
Appvl. Fire
Administrative Institute in conjunction with the Calif-
Chief to
ornia Fire Chief's Association Conference, on May 25th
attend Conf.,
through 28th, 1976, to be held in Burbank, with advance
in Burbank
accountable expenses of $150.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
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Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power
Fuel Cost
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of fuel cost adjustment for May, 1976.
Adjustment
for May 1976
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Finance Officer submitted for Council consideration a
Appvl.lease
recommendation for City to lease 400 acre feet of water
of 400 acre
rights from iVIrs. Dunning at net price of $35.25 per acre
ft. water
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foot, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976.
rights
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve lease of
water rights at price indicated, and authorize Mayor to
sign lease.
City Administrator presented claim against the City by Claim vs
Frank Streck, 17208 Millburgh Rd., Azusa, due to alleged City
damage to his car in the amount of $71.09. City Adminis-
trator having investigated, recommended that claim be
paid.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
mendation of City Administrator.
City Administrator submitted to Council, promotional
appointment of John White, Public Works Maintenance Man
III, to Street Maintenance Leadman, Range 117.5, Step 5
effective May 4, 1976.
Director of Public Works recommended that Council approve
appointment of John White as Street Maintenance Leadman.
' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
City Administrator submitted to Council promotional
appointment of Jack Fraijo from Public Works ;aintenance
Man I to Public Works Maintenance Man III, Range 117.0,
Step 1, effective May 4, 1976.
Director of Public Works recommended that Council
approve appointment of Jack Fraijo as Maintenance Man III.
Appvl.Aromo.
of J.Nhite,
to St.Maint.
Ldmn.
Appvl.promo.
J.Fraijo, to
Maint.Man III
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 3, 1976 Page 3
.Moved by Counci-iman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Fire,Chief submitted request for Battalion Chief Little-
Appvl.Batt.Cf.
field and Captain Cordell to attend the Arson Workshop
Littlefield &
at Fresno State College on June 2 through June 4, 1976;
Capt.Cordell,
further that they be allowed to use department vehicle,
to attend
and advance accountable expenses of $360.
Arson Workshop
in Fresno
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Superintendent of Light & Power submitted to Council
Accpt.resig.
resignation of Joanne Miller, Senior Utility Clerk, in
J.Miller,
Light & Power Department, effective May 14, 1976.
L&P Dept.,
eff.5/14/76
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Joanne
Mile r.
Cr?Superintendent
of Light & Power submitted to Council
Appvl.limited
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request to employ Avis Whitlock on a limited term
term apptmt.
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appointment, as Senior Utility Clerk, Range 115, Step 2,
A.Whitlock,
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effective May 17, 1976, until such time as vacancy created
eff.5/17/76
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by resignation of Joanne Miller is filled.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve limited term appoint-
ment of Avis Whitlock.
Police Chief submitted to Council resignation of Officer
Accpt.resig.
Rodney Smith, effective May 14, 1976. Officer Smith has
Off.R.Smith
requested his -name be retained on eligibility list.
eff.5/14/76
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation of Officer
Smith, and that his name be retained on eligibility list.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
Res.#6399
of warrants by the City.
Claims &
Demands
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALIOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adonbed. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Attorney gave an up -date on proceedings connected
Rpt.re:sale
with purchase of city property at 5th and Virginia,
of propty.at
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subject to the-'ilfillan Lease. He expected trans-
5th &
actions to be completed effective by the 1st of z'Iay,
Virginia
however, some problems arose with respect to purchase
of buildings between Tir. Ullrich and Mr. 'Turrell, and
they are in the process of .neeti.ngs to resolve this
problem. City A Gomel -�^as informed Mr. Ullrich's rental
payments, on the buildinz and sublease of the land, is
paid through May 13th; ana before that date transactions
will be completed and initial payment for purchase of sub-
ject property, will be made to the City.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 1, 1976
Councilman Arkison questioned if anyone is going to
attend meeting being held by District Attorney Van de
Kamp, in West Covina Council Chambers, on Friday, May 7,
1976. Police Chief stated he was going to attend.
Councilman Arkison requested he submit a report on that
meeting.
Council directed City Attorney to prepare Resolution
opposing HR 10210 re: unemployment insurance for public
' employees.
Counr.ilman Arkison noted that several Boards and Com-
missions will come up for appointments on June 30th. He
offered the option of having written appl'cations sub-
mitted by interested persons who may wish to serve on
the various Boards and Commissions.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that Council receive written applications and conduct
interviews with those persons who make application to
fill the vacancies on Boards and Commissions. Motion
failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Mtg.by Dist.
Atty.Van de
Kamp
Bill HR10210
Appointment
to Boards &
Commissions
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appvl.Cncl.
and carried to authorize Council Members and City Adminis- Mbrs.& City
trator to attend dinner meeting on May 13, 1976, at T & J Adm.to attnd.
Restaurant, being held by the San Gabriel Valley Associa- Mtg.for SGV
tion of Cities. Councilman Arkison dissenting. Assoc.of Citi
Council recessed to Executive Session at 8:18 p.m.
Council reconvened from Executive Session at 10:48 p.m
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to adjourn to Tuesday, May 4, 1976,
in City Hall Conference Room, for Budget Session.
Time of Adjournment: 10:48 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6400
Next Ordinance #2019
Recess to
Exec.Session
Reconvened
Adjourn