HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 7, 1976 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JUNE 73 19,76
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in riegular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order.
Invocation was given by Mr. John Jackson, Youth Director,
of Foursquare Gospel Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solefn
7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis,
P srh&r-z, Director of Public Works 5"e
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.5/17,
crj May 17, 1976;-!'ntt�gular meeting, and May 27, 1976 adjourned reg.mtg.& 5/27/76
N meeting stand approved as written. adj. meetings
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x City Clerk presented request from Boy Scout Troop 414 to Appvl.req.from
a hang banner across Foothill Blvd., on Tuesday July 10, Boy Scout Troop
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197 , announcing it's Pancake Breakfast. 41 to hang
banner, anncg.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Pancake Brkfst.
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
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. Orange, Azusa wishes to pur- Req.by K.Correll,
chase portion of City owned property, that borders his to purchase propt;
property and Northside Park. adjacent to
Northside Pk. &
Parks & Recreation Commission has suggested that the his propty.
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 Appvl.req.to
Company to hold equipment liquidation sale, Thursday, hold liquidation
June 17, 1976, at 1190 W. Gladstone Street, Azusa. sale, by C.J.
Rounds Co.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
County Board of Supervisors requested that cities in Req.from Cnty.
the Los Angeles County share in subsidy of the 25 cent Bd.of Super -
bus fare program on a p4er capita basis visors re:bus
fare program
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Coumcilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Clerk presented two year contract for looseleaf Appvl.contract
supplement service for the Municipal Code, to Council for suppleiAent
for approval and authorization of execution. service for
Municipal Code
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Dloved 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 Res.#6404
from the Light Fund to the General Fund, and $60,000 from transferring sums
Water Fund to General Fund. from Light & Wate:
Fund to General
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: Fund
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT FUND AND
M WATER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND.
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if; Moved by Councilman A & ison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
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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 Res. #6405
from the General Fund to the Sick Leave Fund. transferring
sums from
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: General Fund
to Sick Leave
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Fund
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 Res. #6406
from the Revenue Sharing Fund to the General Fund. transferring
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sums from
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: Revenue Sharing
Fund to General
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Fund
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
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A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom-
mending step increase/permanent status for the following
employees:
Name
P.C.#1278
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.)
T.
Peav
Lmmn.Frmn.
Perm.Stat.(no
615/76
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.
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Step Raises/
Permanent
Status
Mrs. Mary Guzman, Sr. Secretary in Personnel Office has Appvl.lve.of
requested Council approval for maternity leave of absence absence for
for the period June 21 through August 27, 1976. Mary Guzman
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
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 -C-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) No 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 -C-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 establid-alpolicy 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 entrame 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 Ord. #2020 re:
adoption adding Section 5.20.075 to the Azusa Municipal charitable
Code, relating to charitable solicitations and limiting' solicitations
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 MUhTICIPAL CODE,
RELATING TO CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS.
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
M ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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1n A proposed Resolution was presented establishing an Res. #6407 .re:
x increased fee, for rubbish collection of residential increase in fee
units within the City, from $2.50 to $3.00. Resolution for rubbish
Q to become effective for billing period commencing on collection
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: Mone
A proposed Resolution was presented establishirg rates
to be charged by the ';Tater Department.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A iiES(iLUTI0II OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
A;IENDING RESOLUTION No.4543, RESOLUTION No. 5191,
RESOLUTION NO. 5598, RESOLUTION IIO. 5752 AND RESOLUTION
NO. 6179 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED
BY THE WATER DEPARTMENT 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
City Attorney presented to Council a communication with
reference to legislation relating to improvement of
rate setting proce^ures before the Federal Power Com-
mission. The legislation is designed to prevent impo-
sition of wholesale rate increase until after there has
been a hearing before the Public Utility Commission.
Res. #6408 re:
increase in
water rates
Rpt.by City
Atty.re:legis-
lation re:elec.
utility rate
reform
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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 IN 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
N N Mr. Jim Schuman, Deputy Director of the County Parks &
M Recreation Department addressed Council requesting
x Council look favorably on Peckham Rd. as access road
Q to the Santa Fe Regional Park development. The County
Q feels 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 C2 ACCESS TO 'IHE SANTA FE DA14
RECREATIONAL AREA FRO; :'_sC'rSIAin 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 follo:•ring vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: lone
ABSENT: Councilmen: Pone
City Administrator presented to Council for its approval
the Joint Exercise of 1'oraers 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 $140,348 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 vs City
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 Establishment
done about the number of accidents attributed to Police of Safety
Ch cars. Committee
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x City Administrator stated he has discussed this with
a the City Attorney; in order to deal with safety problems
Q 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 Req.from L.A.
County Chief Administrative Officer for nominations County Chief
for service on the Health System Agency Interim Govern- Adm.Officer
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 Accpt.resign.
Mrs. Deborah J. Hyder, Police Clerk, effective June 9, Mrs.Deborah J.
1976, vith request her name be retained on eligibility Hyder, Pol.Clk.
list. eff.6/9/76
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 Fuel Cost
of fuel cost adjustment for June, 1976. adj.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 Appvl.City
Valley Tribune that City participate in its publication participate
of a July 4, 1976 Bicentennial newspaper issue. in SGV
Tribune
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry Bi -Centennial
and unanimously carried to donate $200 to SGV Tribune issue
for Bicentennial 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,
eff.6/18/76
bloved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
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 meetin, 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.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Councilman Cruz brought to Council's attention informa- Calif.
tion from California IIousing Finance Agency concerning Housing
neighborhood preservation program. Financial assistance Finance
may be available, but application deadline is August 15, Agency
1976. City Aclii.nistrator said he would consult with
Planning Director regarding this matter.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6411
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Demands
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION 'iF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF 'UHICH 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. Exec.Session
Council reconvened from Executive Session at 11:39 P.M. Reconvened
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: Res. #6412 re:
Retirement
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Appvl.attendance
and unanimously carried to authorize Council, City
@Chamber of
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Administrator and Department Beads to attend Chamber
Commerce Install -
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of Commerce annual installation dinner, to be held at
ation Dinner
to
Monrovia Nursery Patio, on June 26, 1976.
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Councilman Arkison noted that in Planning Commission
Rpt. re:
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Minutes of May 5, 1D76, Commissioner Hart remarked
antique
about antique stores which are being used as warehouse
stores
and storage; he questioned if something can be done
about this. City Attorney advised Council that he
had been asked by Plannin;" Director to prepare a report
on this matter for the Planning Commission. There is
nothing in tine Zoning Crdinance, or business license
fixes hours of operation.
'which
Fire Chief reported that his department had been in
contact with them, because of cluttered situation,
and stated he v%ould continue surveillance.
Councilman Cruz brought to Council's attention informa- Calif.
tion from California IIousing Finance Agency concerning Housing
neighborhood preservation program. Financial assistance Finance
may be available, but application deadline is August 15, Agency
1976. City Aclii.nistrator said he would consult with
Planning Director regarding this matter.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6411
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Demands
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION 'iF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF 'UHICH 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. Exec.Session
Council reconvened from Executive Session at 11:39 P.M. Reconvened
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: 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,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
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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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Diext Resolution #6413
Next Ordinance #2021
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