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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 6, 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 Mr. Frank Herber of Jesus Christ of Invocation
Latter Day Saints Church, invocation was given by former
City Clerk, Dean F. Klarr.
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,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
Minutes of June 21, 1976, regular meeting stand approved Appvl.Min.
as corrected as follows: page 5, paragraph 10, Mrs. as corrected
Bertha Smith should read Mrs. Beulah Smith. Minutes of
June 29, 1976 adjourned meeting stand approved as cor-
rected as follows: Page 1, paragraph 7 which read,
City Administrator requested Council approval of addit-
ional items for inclusion in 1976-77 budget as follows:
$ 7,000 contingency election costs
33,333 increase in City liability insurance cost
3,200 City Administrator salary increase
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request. Correction
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is as follows:
City Administrator advised Council of the increase of Appvl.addl.
the following items in the proposed budget: items in
1976-77
$ 7,000 contingency election costs budget
'33,333 increase in City liability costs
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison Appvl.salary
and unanimously carried to set City Administrator's salary incr.for City
for 1976-77 at $32,000 annually. Administrator
Mr. Ken Downes, City's Cable TV Franchisee addressed Cable TV
Council reporting on current status of City's Cable TV Report
program. He stated the preliminary telephone company
pole agreement has been completed. He feels that it
would be best to establish system all at one time rather
than piecemeal. He is still confident that the system
will be operational by the end of this calendar year.
Major problems encountered revolve around legislation
changes relative to taxation, which in turn cause
financing problems.
In response to a question from Council regarding redlining,
he answered that redlining as defined, is not involved
'in this case. The problem here is the proximity of Azusa
to Los Angeles and its many media outlets.
In response to another question from Council relative
to possibility of power failure and availability of
adequate personnel to restore service, he answered he
has plans for adequate personnel resources.
Council then asked Director of Public Works of possibility
of either City developing and operating its own system,
or finding another franchisee. Director of Public Works
reported negative results over a period of time in search-
ing -for., and finding, other companies who would be
willing to operate the City's Cable TV system. Mr.
Downe's company is the only one prepared to undertake the
necessary operation.
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Mr. Downes agreed to report periodically on the progress
of Cable TV System.
The matter of consideration of bids for construction of
12" water line in Todd Avenue from Sierra Madre Avenue
to Tenth -Street, which had been tabled from meeting of
June 21, 1976, was again brought before Council.
Four bids were submitted as follows:
Acme Pipeline and Engineering $11,000
Amick Construction Co. 13,370
L.D.M. Pipeline, Inc. 17,999
Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc. 27,854
Director of Public Works recommended that Council award
the contract for Project No. 556, in the amount of
$11,000 to Acme Pipeline and Engineering, low bidder,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
mendation of Director of Public Works.
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Consideration
of bids for
12" water
line,(bid
awarded to
Acme Pipeline
& Engineering)
Mr. Joe
Abasta, Sr.,
331 S.
Vernon Ave., Azusa addressed
Rpt. re:
Council
re: program
to help
the hard core youth of Azusa
youth prgm.
who are
involved in
drugs.
He has submitted a proposed
in Azusa
program
to the California Youth Authority,which was not
ABC Notice
accepted.
Transfer from Gloria and Paul Ludvigsen to Bernice
Mr. Abasta gave a background of his abilities and exper-
ience which he feels qualifies him for operating this
' type of program. He requested financial assistance from
the City.
After discussion, Council suggested that Mr. Abasta
submit a combination program and budget to Council, at
a later date, for consideration.
City Attorney addressed Council concerning its amendment Changes in
to Ordinance #2023, Section 8.05.06 (h) re: maximum Ord. #2023
amount allowed for bingo games to $500. instead of $250. (Bingo)
The Penal Code fixes the maximum amount to be awarded
for prizes at $250. The City does not have authority to
set a higher amount, and we are bound to follow the
statutes, and are preempted by the legislature.
After discussion concerning various suggested other
changes to Ordinance #2023, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
Decker
and unanimously carried to refer Ordinance #2023 to
City
Attorney for rewriting.
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control
of
ABC Notice
On -Sale General - Public Premises, Person to Person2�.Arrow
Transfer from Gloria and Paul Ludvigsen to Bernice
and
Hwy.(Oak Tree
J. Capuano, for premises located at 621 E.
Arrow
Lounge)
'Michael
Hwy. (Oak Tree Lounge).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Mrs.
Thais
Res. #6427
L. Aguirre to the Parks and Recreation Commission,
for
apptg.Thais
term expiring June 30, 1979, as recommended by the
Azusa
Aguirre to
Unified School District.
Pks. & Rec.
Commission
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPOINTING MRS. THAIS L. AGUIRRE TO THE PARKS AND RECREA-
TION COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be acb pted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk presented Agreement with San Gabriel Valley Appvl.Agmt.
Symphony Association for the 1976-77 season in the amount San Gab.
of $200. Valley Symp.
Assoc.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agreement,
M and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
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Lr City Clerk presented annual agreement between City of Azusa Appvl.Agmt.
x and Azusa Unified School District for community supervised btwn.Az.
Q recreation for Council consideration. Unified School
Q Dist.& City of
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Azusa
and unanimously carried to approve agreement, and author-
ize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
City Clerk presented the five year agreement between the Appvl. 5 yr.
City of Azusa and the Chamber of Commerce for Council Agmt.btwn.
' consideration. City &
Chamber of
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Commerce
and unanimously carried to approve agreement, and author-
ize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
City Clerk submitted request from Azusa High School Band Appvl. req.
for permission to paint house numbers on curbs, in the to paint house
City of Azusa. Monies obtained will be used to help number, on
defray expenses for band's trip to National City, and or curbs
tour.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request, and refer to
Director of Public Works.
Councilman Arkison made the following remarks: Remarks by
Counc.Arkison
"I just want to put into the record my appreciation to
all the employees of the City of Azusa, those represented
by an organization or union, and those not represented for
their acceptance of the fact of the City's financial situation,
and the manner in which they negotiated during the meet
and confer process. I want also to commend City Admin-
istrator John Dangleis for the manner in which he handled
' the City Council's obligation in this matter. We had a
very good experience this year, and I'm appreciative of
what the employees did and the way Mr. Dangleis representdd
our wishes and thoughts. I just want this for the record."
A communication was received from Personnel Board, recom- Step Raises/
mending step increase/permanent status for the following Perm.Status
employee:
Name To Status Effective
S. Martinez Pol.Officer Step 5 7/8/76
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of Per-
sonnel Board..
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1235 conditionally approved a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the operation of a drive-in business
(snack bar, bait shop picnic items) in a C-2 zone on
property located at 1440 N. San Gabriel Canyon Rd. (Case
No. C-176 Charles Kellogg). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution
No. 1286 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit
request to allow mobilehome sales and display, as well as
parking area for tenant recreational vehicles and boats, on
property located at 826 E. Foothill Blvd. (Case No. C-177
Jack Gorby). No action taken by Council.
Notice was also given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1287 conditionally approved a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the installation of a restaurant with a
drive -up service window on property located at 980 E.
Alosta. (Case No. C-17� Kathryn Soelberg - McDonald's).
No action taken by Council.
City Attorney stated that on request of City Administra-
tor, he will prepare Resolutions appointing Library Board
members, to the Library Commission;
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P.C.Res.#1285
cond.appvd.CUP
(Case No.
C-176 Charles
Kellogg)
P.C.Res.#1286
cond.appvd.
CUP (Case No.
177 Jack Gorby)
P.C.Res.#1287
cond.appvd.CUP
(Case No -C-178
Kathryn Soel-
berg -McDonald's
Library Comm.
Resolutions
City Administrator presented claim against the City, Claim vs City
under $500 maximum allowable deductible, by Alice
Stewart, 315 Tonopah Avenue, La Puente, Ca., for alleged
damage to vehicle. City Administrator having investigated
recommended claim be denied.
Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel Cost
of fuel cost adjustment for July, 1976. Adj.for
July 1976
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator presented notice of resignation of P&sERde Accpt.resig.pa.
Police Officer Robert Oakley, effective July 3, 1976. Pol.Off.Robt.
Oakley eff.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker 7/3/76
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
City Administrator presented notice of resignation of
Police Reserve Officer Stephen Fitzsimmons, effective
June 22, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Police Chief requested Council approval to hire Mrs.
Delores Clark, as a temporary Police Clerk, not to
exceed 30 days, effective July 12, 1976. Mrs. Clark will
be compensated at Range 112.5, Step 2.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
A proposed Resolution was presented authorizing training
agreements between Azusa Police Department and the
California State Police.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, CALIFORNIA STATE POLICE
DIVISION.
Accpt.resig.
Pol.Res.Off.
S.Fitzsimmons,
eff. 6/22/76
Appvl.hiring
D.Clark, as
temp.Pol.Clk.,
eff. 7/12/76
Res.#6428 re:
training
Agreements
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JULY 61 1976
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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Fry
' ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Police Chief submitted request that he and Captain Lara
be permitted to attend a course on Public Official Protec-
tion, developed by the California State Police. POST has
certified this course and reimburses for meals, lodging
and travel. Captain Lara would attend course from August
2 thru August 6, 1976. The course Police Chief Elkins
would attend has not been determined.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call that request be granted.
Cr3 Councilman Fry dissenting.
N City Administrator presented notice of 78th Annual Con-
ference of the League of California Cities, to be held
Q in San Diego, on October 17th thru October 20th, 1976.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and carried by roll call to authorize attendance for
Council Members, and Department Heads. Councilman
Arkison dissenting.
City Administrator presented Paramedic Ambulance Service
Agreement between the City of Azusa and Community Medical
' Enterprises, Inc. It was staff recommendation that payment
for this service should be, two payments each contract
year of $12,600. Under this method, the City will receive
a 10% discount of the contract fee and total contract
payment for the year shall be $25,200. Agreement to be
effective for a period of three years.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
Superintendent of Light & Power requested Council permi-
ssion to employ Tony Contreras, retired City of Azusa
Consumer Serviceman, as Meter Reader on a limited term
appointment, effective July 15, 1976, at Range 115.0,
Step 5. Employment would continue until such time as
the current vacancy in the complement is filled.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
City Administrator submitted for Council approval sample
letter re: clean up program. To better serve the
majority population of the City, the weekly special
trash pickups are being discontinued, and City will
re-establish the annual clean up week program. Letter
will be provided in both English and Spanish, and will be
mailed to all residents of the City.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve letter, and send to
all residents of the City.
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Appvl.attndc.
course on Pub.
Official Pro-
Tection, for
Pol.Chief
Elkins &
Capt. Lara
Annual LCC
Conference
in San Diego
Paramedic
Ambulance
Service
Agreement
Appvl.limited
term apptmnt.
of Tony
Contreras,as
Meter Rdr.,eff.
7/15/76
Ltr.re:
Clean Up
Week
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Assistant Purchasing Officer submitted bids received Appvl.bids
for surplus materials in the Light & Water Department. for surplus
Thirteen bids were mailed out, the highest bid received transformers,
was from T & R Electric Supply, in South Dakota, in the etc.
amount of $9,008.35. Finance Officer recommended that
the bid of T & R Electric Supply be accepted.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to accept bid from T & R Electric
Supply.
City Administrator advised Council, Director of Public City entrance
Works reported that the scaled down version of the sign sign
at the west entrance to the City will be used for entrance
to City at Alosta and Barranca. He will take steps to
install the sign with Council authorization.
City Attorney reported that Resolution re: City's Safety Safety Comm.
Committee will be ready for the meeting of July 19, 1976.
The Mayor requested that a Resolution and plaque be prepared Res& Plaque
for Ira Calvert, retired member of the Parks and Recrea- for Ira Calvert
tion Commission.
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.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
'and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following
vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:22 p.m.
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City Clerk
Res. #6429
Claims &
Demands
Adjourn
Next Resolution #6430
Next Ordinance #2024