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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 71 1!76
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.
Invocation was given by Mr. John Jackson, Youth Director,
of Fourgquare Gospel Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solaro
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dan leis Stl�£ T ` -`.t «R2ECr ED
P x -r -z, 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
May 17, 1976 jr meeting, and May 27, 1876 adjourned
meeting stand approved as written.
City Clerk presented request from Boy Scout Troop 414 to
hang banner across Foothill Blvd., on Tuesday July 10,
1976, announcing it's Pancake Breakfast.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried thdt request be granted.
Appvl.Min.5/17,
reg.mtg.& 5/27/76
adj. meetings
Appvl.req.from
Boy Scout Troop
414 to hang
banner, anncg.
Pancake Brkfst.
City Clerk presented request from Foothill Center Req.from Foot -
Merchants Association for waiver of city license fees for hill Merchants
'carnival and free circus to be held on shopping center prop -for for waiver
erty on June 24 through 27, 1976. Association to donate of bus.license
10% of proceeds equally to Azusa Aztec Band Boosters Club fee (denied)
and Glendora Tartan Band Boosters Club.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
denied.
Mr. Kenneth Corell, 1103 N.
chase portion of City owned
property and Northside Park.
Orange, Azusa wishes to pur-
property, that borders his
Parks & Recreation Commission has suggested that the
proceeds from sale of property be placed in the Park
Fund for use by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to have property appraised by
staff to determine current fair market value.
City Clerk presented request from Charles J. Rounds
Company to hold equipment liquidation sale, Thursday,
June 17, 1976, at 1190 W. Gladstone Street, Azusa.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
County Board of Supervisors requested that cities in
the Los Angeles County share in subsidy of the 25 cent
bus fare program on aper capita basis .
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Clerk pre%ented two year contract for looseleaf
supplement service for the Municipal Code, to Council
for approval and authorization of execution.
Req.by K.Correll,
to purchase propty
adjacent to
Northside Pk. &
his propty.
Appvl.req.to
hold liquidation
sale, by C.3.
Rounds Co.
Req.from Cnty.
Bd.of Super-
visors re:bus
fare program
Appvl.contract
for suppleu¢ent
service for
Municipal Code
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve contract and authorize
Mayor to execute same.
Parks & Recreation Commission requested that annual Appvl.5 yr.
Concession Agreement between the City and the Azusa Youth contract of
Program, Inc., be written for a five year period begin- Concession Agmt.
ning July 1, 1976. btwn.City & AYP
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded.by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve 5 year agreement, and
authorize Mayor to execute same.
A proposed Resolution was presented transferring $700,000
from the Light Fund to the General Fund, and $60,000 from
Water Fund to General Fund.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND AND
WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, 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 transferring $8,500
from the General Fund to the Sick Leave Fund.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
SICK LEAVE FUND.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, 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 transferring $154,773
from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund.
' Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING SUMS FROM THE REVENUE SHARING FUND TO THE
GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Cruz
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Res.#6404
transferring sums
from Light & Water
Fund to General
Fund
Res. #6405
transferring
sums from
General Fund
to Sick Leave
Fund
Res. #6406
transferring
sums from
Revenue Sharing
Fund to General
Fund
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A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raises/
mending step increase/permanent status for the following Permanent
employees: Status
Name To Status Effective
D.
Riddle
Equip.Mech.
Step
3
6/1/76
R.
Meffan
Pol.Officer
Step
2
6/2/76
A.
Robbins
Pol.Officer
Step
3
6/3/76
R.
Humphreys
Lineman
Perm.Stat.(no incr.)
6/15/76
T.
Peavy
Lmmn.Frmn.
Perm.Stat.(no incr.
6/15/76
M.
McVicker
Pol.C1k.Disp.
Step
4
6/18/76
J.
Ambrogio
Firefighter
Step
4
6/09/76
T.
Shepro
Pol.Officer
Step
5
6/19/76
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
Mrs. Mary Guzman, Sr. Secretary in Personnel Office has Appvl.lve.of
requested Council approval for maternity leave of absence absence for
C7 for the period June 21 through August 27, 1976. Mary Guzman
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lf� Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
Qand unanimously carried to approve request.
Q Personnel Board submitted recommendation for transfer of Appvl.trnsfr.
Sandra Marsh, Secretary in Purchasing Department, to S.Marsh,Sec.
position of Secretary in Light & Power Department, to Light &
according to Azusa Civil Service Rules & Regulations Sec. Power Dept.
92, Par. 2, effective June 14, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation for
transfer.
Notice was given that Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.#1276
No. 1276 conditionally approved a CUP request to allow cond.appvd.CUP
operation of a drive-in business (locksmith shop) in a (Case NO.0-174
trailer for a period of time to exceed 6 months on Gordon Howard)
property located at 237 E. Gladstone St. (Case No. C-174
Gordon Howard) Ido action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1277
tion No. 1277 conditionally granted a CUP to allow cond.grntd CUP
professional offices in a development currently restricted (Case No.0-175
to medical offices, on property lccated at 210 N. Citrus Richard Horan)
Ave. (Case No. C-175 Richard Horan). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission, by P.C.#1278
Resolution No. 1278 recommended disapproval of access to recomm.disappvl.
the Santa Fe Dam Recreational area from Peckham Rd. Peckham Rd.
City Administrator suggested this item be considered access to Santa
along with item 5-a on Agenda, which refers to the same Fe Dam Rec.
subject matter. area
Notice was also given that Planning Commission, by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1279
' tion 1279 establishaipolicy for procedure to follow in re:procedure
handling zoning violations. No action taken by Council. for zoning
violations
It was suggested by the Planning Commission that a city Entrance to
limit entrwr sign be erected on Alosta Avenue, at the City sign
new Stater Brothers Shopping Center. Subsequent to QAlosta Ave.
extended discussion relative to appropriate entrance & Barranca
sign at this location, it was Ave.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to City
Administrator and Director of Public Works for further
study and report back to Council.
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An Ordinance was presented for second reading and
adoption adding Section 5.20.075 to the Azusa Municipal
Code, relating to charitable solicitations and limiting'
period of exempt permit to 30 days.
Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption
the 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.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
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
A proposed Resolution was presented establishing an
increased fee, for rubbish collection of .residential
units within the City, from $2.50 to $3.00. Resolution
to become effective for billing period commencing on
and after July 1, 1976.
Councilman Cruz, offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING THE FEE FOR THE COLLECTION OF RUBBISH
FROM RESIDENTIAL UNITS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, 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: Dlone
A proposed Resolution was presented establishirg rates
to be charged by the Water Department.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
A14ENDING RESOLUTION N0.4543, RESOLUTION NO. 51913
RESOLUTION NO. 5598, RESOLUTION NO. 5752 AND RESOLUTION
id0. 6179 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED
BY THE WATER DEPARTIENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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
Ord. #2020 re:
charitable
solicitations
Res. #6407.re:
increase in fee
for rubbish
collection
Res. #6408 re:
increase in
water rates
City Attorney presented to Council a communication with Rpt.by City
reference to legislation relating to improvement of Atty.re:legis-
rate setting procedures before the Federal Power Com- lation re:elec.
mission. The legislation is designed to prevent impo- utility rate
sition of wholesale rate increase until after there has reform
been a hearing before the Public Utility Commission.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 7, 1976
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to direct City Attorney to pre-
pare Resolution endorsing all of these pending bills.
City Attorney presented Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING CERTAIN PENDING LEGISLATION IPi THE CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES RELATING TO ELECTRICAL UTILITY
'RATE REFORM AND REGULATORY IMPROVEMENT.
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
Ch Mr. Jim Schuman, Deputy Director of the County Parks &
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Recreation Department addressed Council requesting
x Council look favorably on Peckham Rd. as access road
to the Santa Fe Regional Park development. The County
feeds that there will be a need for other access roads
to the freeway. The other access roads would be more
expensive and technically difficult to develop.
Councilman Fry indicated that what Council is faced with
is whether or not Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation
plans are conforming to the City's General Plan.
'After extended discussion, it was the general consensus
of Council that proposed park development would be an
asset to the City, and Council should adopt Resolution
supporting the requested Peckham Rd. access to the
development.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ACCESS TO THE SANTA FE DAM
RECREATIONAL AREA FROM PECKHANi ROAD.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, second ed 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
City Administrator presented to Council for its approval
the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for East Valley
Burglary Project.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that City enter into this
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute same.
City Administrator submitted communication from Urban
Futures, Inc. concerning the 1976-77 application for
Housing and Community Development Block Grant Funds.
There has been modification by HUD and Los Angeles County
in dollar amounts for participating cities. Azusa's
funding has increased from $86,657 to $1403348 this has
allowed some portions of activities slated for 1977-78 to
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Res. ##6409
endorsing
legislation
re:elec.rate
increases
Rpt. on
Santa Fe
Regional
Park
Res. ##6410
appvg.Peckham
Rd.access to
Santa Fe Dam
Recreation
development
Appvl.execution
Joint Exercise
of Powers Agmt.
Comm.from
Urban Futures,
Inc. re: grant
funds
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be funded under 1976-77 activities. Urban Futures, Inc.
is requesting Council approval of its reallocation of
additional amounts available for 1976-77 funding.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to notify Urban Futures, Inc. that
Council approves these adjusted figures.
City Administrator presented claim against the City, Claim
under $500 maximum allowable deductible, by John K. Fournier,
11018 Carlton Way, Stanton, California, for alleged
damage to his car when struck by a Police car on May 22,
1976, amount of claim is .$236.58. City Administrator
having investigated recommended that claim be paid.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
mendation of City Administrator.
Councilman Arkison questioned if something could be
done about the number of accidents attributed to Police
cars.
City Administrator stated he has discussed this with
the City Attorney; in order to deal with safety problems
City must have an ongoing Safety Committee that meets
regularly and has its determination and responsibility
for this type of thing. All employees would be under
this program. The Safety Committee must be given some
authority to determine responsibility and to enforce
payment of all or part of damage.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
'and unanimously carried to direct City Attorney and City
Administrator to research the establishment of a Safety
Committee.
City Administrator submitted request from Los Angeles
County Chief Administrative Officer for nominations
for service on the Health System Agency Interim Govern-
ing Body.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to invite applications from the
community.
City Administrator submitted notice of resignation of
Mrs. Deborah J. Hyder, Police Clerk, effective June 9,
1976, with request her name be retained on eligibility
list.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to accept resignation, without
conditions.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to authorize filling position left
vacant by resignation of Mrs. Hyder.
'Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power
of fuel cost adjustment for June, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator presented request from San Gabriel
Valley Tribune that City participate in its publication
of a July 4, 1976 Bicentennial newspaper issue.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to donate $200 to SGV Tribune
for Bicentennial issue.
Z
vs City
Establishment
of Safety
Committee
Req.from L.A.
County Chief
Adm.Officer
Accpt.resign.
Mrs.Deborah J.
Ryder, Pol.Clk.
eff.6/9/76
Fuel Cost
adj.for June
1976
Appvl. City
participate
in SGV
Tribune
Bi -Centennial
issue
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City Administrator presented notice of resignation of Accpt.resig.
Terry King, Meter Reader in Light & Power Department, Terry King,
effective June 18, 1976. Meter Reader,
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker eff.6/18/76
and unanimously carried to accept resignation; and
authorize filling position left vacant by resignation of
Mr. King.
'Irene Gilbertson, Assistant Director of Civil Defense Appvl.Asst.
requests Council approval for her attendance at the Civil Def.Dir.
joint meetinE of Southern California Emergency Services to attend mtg.
Association and Office of Emergency Services on June 17 in Palm Springs
through 18, 1976 in Palm Springs; with accountable
expenses and budgeted funds are available.
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to authorize Council, City
Administrator and Department Heads to attend Chamber
of Commerce annual installation dinner, to be held at
Monrovia Nursery Patio, on June 26, 1976.
Councilman Arkison noted that in Planning Commission
Minutes of May 5, 1976, Commissioner Hart remarked
about antique stores which are being used as warehouse
and storage; he questioned if something can be done
about this. City Attorney advised Council that he
had been asked by Planning Director to prepare a report
on this matter for the Planning Commission. There is
nothing in the Zoning Ordinance, or business license
which fixes hours of operation.
Fire Chief reported that his department had been in
contact with them, because of cluttered situation,
and stated he would continue surveillance.
Councilman Cruz brought to Council's attention informa-
tion from California Housing Finance Agency concerning
neighborhood preservation program. Financial assistance
may be available, but application deadline is August 15,
1976. City Administrator said he would consult with
Planning Director regarding this matter.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
of warrants by the City.
Councilman Cruz 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 vIHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Council recessed to Executive Session at 9:32 p.m.
Council reconvened from Executive Session at 11:39 p.m.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
Appvl.attendance
@Chamber of
Commerce Install-
ation Dinner
Rpt. re:
antique
stores
Calif.
Housing
Finance
Agency
Res.#6411
Claims &
Demands
Exec.Session
Reconvened
Res. #6412 re:
Retirement
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEE
IS NOT INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
AND SHOULD NOT BE RETIRED FOR DISABILITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, 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
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Appvl.contract
and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to sign and with Xerox
approve contract for Xerox Corp. to provide billing and Corp.
accounting services for Light & Water Consumer functions.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to adjourn to Tuesday, June 15,
1976 in City Hall Conference Room, for budget study.
Time of Adjournment: 11:41 p.m. Adjourn
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