HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 17, 1976 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 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
In the absence of Rev. E. Nelson of Foursquare Gospel Invocation
Church, invocation was given by Merle M. Moore, Choral
Director for Gladstone High School.
' 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 regular Appvl. Min.
M meeting of May 3, 1976, and adjourned meetings of May 4, 5/3/75 reg.mtg.
N 1976 and May 11, 1976, stand approved as written. 5/4/76 & 5/11/7E
M adj. mtgs.
x City Clerk presented request from San Gabriel Valley
Ca Symphony Association for continued financial support from Req.for finan-
ce the City for fiscal year 1976-77. cial asst.from
San Gab.Valley
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz Symphony Assoc.
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to budget study.(referred to
budget study)
City Clerk presented request from S.H.B. Financial Cor-
poration for modification of a condition on Variance No, Req.modif.on
V-466 Azusa Pacific College, concerning proposed housing Var.No. V-466
development, on property located at west side of Azusa Az.Pac.College-
Avenue, and south of Orkney Street. City Council, by S.H.B.Financial
Resolution No. 6396 granted above Variance with provision Corp.
that structures shall be set back at least 20 feet from
property lines.
Mr. Seymour Braverman, Developer and President of the SHB
Financial Corporation addressed Council stating modifica-
tion requests a 15 ft. set back from sidewalk line, instead
of 20 ft. set back from property line.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and carried to deny modification request from S.H. B.
Financial Corporation, and for City to adhere to original
plan as set forth in Resolution No. 6396. Councilman Fry
abstaining.
The matter of rehabilitation of substandard building at Bldg.@708 N.
708 N. Azusa Avenue (Leo Nasser) was again brought before Azusa Ave.re:
Council. City Council by action taken on March 15, 1976 rehabilita-
granted another extension to Mr. Nasser for 60 days, that tion- (Leo
extension expired on May 13, 1976. Nasser)
Mr. Kenneth Chan, Building Consultant for Mr. Nasser
informed Council that plans were ready and he would file
same with County Building Inspector on May 18, 1976. City
Attorney advised Council that once Mr. Chan files plans
with building inspector no further action need be taken
by Council.
City Clerk presented to Council a request from Merle M.
Moore, Choral Director from Gladstone High School for
$156 to help finance a Concert Tour of the Monterey
Peninsula, scheduled for May 21 thru 23, for 35 members
of the choral group.
Appvl.req.for
financial asst.
from Gladstone
High Choral
Group
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, MAY 17, 1976
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Solem
and carried by roll call that request be granted. Council-
man Decker, and Councilman Fry dissenting.
Notice was received from Mr. Eugene C. Classow of charges
for water billed to him after close of escrow on his
property at 121 N. Soldano Avenue; he requested $47.94 be
deducted from his bill.
Councilman Cruz asked to be excused from taking action on
this item.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried to receive and file.
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Notice re:
water bill
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Personnel Board submitted recommendation for transfer of Appvl.trnsfr.
Dorothy Moskus, Sr. Secretary in Public Works Department, D. Moskus,Sr.
to position of Sr. Secretary in Police Department, according Sec.to Police
to Azusa Civil Service Rules & Regulations Sec. 92, Par. 2. Dept.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation for
transfer.
A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raises
mending step increase/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name
To Status
Effective
D. Houts
Pol.Off.
Step 4
6/5/76
N. Huttner
Pol.Clk.
Perm.Stat.
5/5/76
L. Jenkins
Acct.Clk.CETA
Step 3
6/2/76
J. Shaw
P1nng.Asst.
Step 3
6/3/76
J. Smith
Pol.Off.
Perm.Stat.
5/17/76
E. Sobbota
Firefighter
Step 4
5/18/76
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman
Cruz and
unanimously
carried to approve recommendation of Personnel
Board.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1274
No. 1274 conditionally approved a Variance request to cond.appvd.
permit the installation of a 6' high fence, instead of the Var.(Case No.
permitted 42", within 5' of the street side property line, V-455 Garret
on property located at 528 Virginia Ann Drive. No action & Margaret
taken by Council. Dokter)
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1275
No. 1275 set for public hearing and study the matter of set for pub.
parking or storage of vehicles in certain yards on other hrg.storage
than lawfully installed paved surfaces. No action taken of vehicles
by Council. etc.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2019
repealing Chapter 2.76 of Title 2 of the Azusa Municipal adding new
Code and adding a new chapter 2.76, relating to the relation-Chptr.2.76
ship of Library to the General City Government. of M.C. re:
Azusa City
Councilman Arkison offered for second reading andadoption Library
the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REPEALING CHAPTER 2.76 (CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 2.76.010,
2.76.020, 2.76.030, 2.76.035, 2.76.o4o, 2.76.050, 2.76.o6o,
2.76.070, 2.76.080, 2.76.090) OF TITLE 2 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 2.76 THERETO,
RELATING TO THE AZUSA CITY LIBRARY.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Attorney presented for first introductory reading an 1st intro.rdg.
Ordinance adding Section 5.20.075 to the Municipal Code Ord.re:charitab]
' relating to length of time charitable organizations may solicitations
solicit within the City of Azusa. Permits shall be issued
for a period of thirty calendar days during any fiscal
year.
Councilman Arkison offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 5.20.075 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS.
M Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
N and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
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x A proposed Resolution was presented amending Section 91 Res.##6400 re:
Q of the Civil Service Rules & Regulations. The amendment Holidays
Q will delete State-wide election days from list of holi-
days granted City employees.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 91 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND
'REGULATIONS, RELATING TO HOLIDAYS.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
A proposed Resolution was presented expressing City's Res.##6401 re:
opposition to H. R. 10210 relating to unemployment opposition to
compensation coverage for State and local government H.R. 10210
employees.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO H.R. 10210 OF THE FIRST
SESSION OF THE 94TH CONGRESS, RELATING TO UNEMPLOYMENT
COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES.
'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: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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A proposed Resolution was presented authorizing the sale
of City owned property located at 5th Street and Virginia
Avenue.
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, show-
ing a balance of $2,458,888.15, as of April 30, 1976.
M Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
N and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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x City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various
q
q departments.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted notice of resignation of
Mrs. Debbie Humphreys, Senior Secretary in the Police
Department effective June 1, 1976, with request her name
be retained on eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation of Mrs.
Humphreys and tta t her name be retained on eligibility list.
City Administrator submitted notice of resignation of
Officer George Russell, effective June 11, 1976, with
request his name be retained on eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carriea to accept resignation of Officer
Russell and that his name be retained on eligibility list.
Police Chief submitted a request to change contract with
IBM for use of their IBM Copier II from a monthly contract
to a 24 month contract; with this change the department
will save approximately $10 per month.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Bicentennial Committee submitted a request to hang a
banner on Foothill Blvd. between Azusa and San Gabriel
Avenues, announcing its July- 4th celebration.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request, and Committee
to contact Public Works Department to hang banner.
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Res.#6402 re:
sale of propty.
@5th St. &
Virginia Ave.
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Monthly Rpts.
Accept.resig.
Mrs.Debbie
Humphreys,Sr.
Sec.in P.D.
effec.6/1/7t
Accpt.resig.
Off.George
Russell,eff.
6/11/76
Appvl.req.for
chng.in length
of time for
contract with
IBM
Appvl.Bi-
Centennial Com.
to hang banner
Superintendent of Light & Power submitted request from Appvl.req.
Joanne Miller former Senior Utility Clerk. On her resig- Joanne Miller
nation letter she failed to ask that her name be retained be retained on
on eligibility list. She is requesting this action by eligibility
Council. list
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Joanne Miller's name be
retained on eligibility list.
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Request from Superintendent of Light & Power that vacant
position of Senior Utility Clerk be filled.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the next
budget study meeting.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
Councilman Decker 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.
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Req.to fill
Sr.Util.Clk.
position
Res.#6403
Claims &
Demands
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Administrator reported to Council status of Peckham Status rpt.
roadway access to Santa Fe Regional Park recreation area. re:Santa Fe
He reported problem with amount of traffic generated in Regional Park
the opening of park; surrounding business affected by
masses of people, and effect on businesses and buildings;
the need for adequate signalization to control traffic.
There will be additional meetings to resolve these problems
with County departments concerned with the matter.
Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:06 p.m. Recess to
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Exec.Session
Council reconvened at 10:41 p.m. Reconvene
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Residency
and unanimously carried to direct City Attorney to investi- requirement
gate the proper method to pursue to enforce the rule for Fire
requiring residency within ten (10) miles of the Personnel
Fire Station by all members of the Fire Department.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to Thursday, May 27,
1976, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Conference Room
for Budget Session.
Time of Adjournment: 10:45 p.m.
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Next Ordinance #2020
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