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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 165 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, Arkison,
Roll Call
Solem
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Councilman Cruz excused from this meeting.
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Superintendent of Light &
Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works
Wells, Captain Lara, Fire Chief Torrance,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Director
of Parks & Recreation Guarrera, Finance
Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
Minutes of August 2, 1976 meeting stand approved as cor-
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rected as follows: Para. 7, Mr. Ira R. Calvert, retiring
872/76,as
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Chairman of Parks & Recreation Commission, should read
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retiring member of Parks & Recreation Commission.
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office
Bids for
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at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 12, 1976, for the improve-
Proj.#534-
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went of Cerritos Avenue from Foothill Blvd. to 5th Street,
improvement
Project No. 534.
of Cerritos
Ave.,etc.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on July 15 and
22, 1976.
Six (6) bids were received as follows:
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West Coast Paving Co. $42.697.94
Frank Spelley 433441.43
Aman Bros., Inc. 48,330.60
Sulley-Miller Contracting Co. 49,787.30
Duran Construction 51,305.90
Crowell and Larson 51,848.59
It was recommended by Director of Public Works that Council
award contract for construction of Project No. 534 to West
Coast Paving Co., low bidder, in the amount of $42,697.94,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute toe con-
tract.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of Director of Public Works to award contract in
the amount of $42,697.94, authorize Mayor and City Clerk
to execute contract, and return bid bonds to unsuccessful
bidders.
City Clerk submitted request from Helping Hand for permis-
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sion to hold boxing exhibition at St. Francis Parish Hall
exhibition
on Sunday, August 29, 1976, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
The annual Agreement between City of Azusa and Los Angeles
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County for subsidy of recreation programs in school dis::
Recreation
tricts which include schools in the unincorporated areas
Agreement
of Los Angeles County, was presented for Council approval.
This program has been reduced 40% by County for 1976-77,
which will reduce expected funds by $1,056.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Agreement
with changes in funding, and modify budget to show new
figures.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1976 Page 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
City Clerk presented Municipal Facility Usage Policy for
Mun.Fac.
Council consideration, and requested that matter be
Usage Policy
continued to next meeting in order to effect changes.
(continued to
9/7/76 mtg.)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to
meeting of September 7, 1976.
Notice was received re: annual meeting of stockholders
Apptmt.proxy
of Azusa Agricultural Water Company, and request for
appointment of proxy.
from City,re:
Az.Agricultur
Water Co.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to authorize Mayor Solem to
represent City at annual meeting of stockholders of
Azusa Agricultural Water Company.
City Clerk presented claim against City by Robert K.
Claim vs City
Adkins, 639 Cedarglen, Apt. B, Azusa, for alleged damage
to car by City street sweeper.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
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and unanimously carried to refer to City's insurance
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Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control for
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new license - On Sale Beer & Wine - Bona Fide Public
310 N.CiTrFus
Eating Place for Clara C. and Henry 0. Flores, on
(Don Enrique)
property located at 310 N. Citrus Avenue. (Don Enrique)
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented fixing the rate of
Res. #6442
tax upon taxable property of the City for fiscal year
re: tax rate
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beginning July 1, 1976.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further read-
ing 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, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
A proposed Resolution was presented fixing the amount
Res. #6443
of money necessary to be raised by taxation upon taxable
re:amount of
property of the City, as revenue, to carry on various
money to be
departments of City for fiscal year beginning July 1,
raised by
1976.
taxation
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1976
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, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz ,
Request from David Weisz Co., Inc. to conduct a one day
auction of store fixtures at the former Arden -Ma fair
Market, 307 N. Citrus Avenue, Azusa, on August 24, 1976,
at 10:30 a.m.
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hold auction,
Arden -Mayfair
Market
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request for auction license.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/
recommending step raise/permanent status for the following Perm.Status
employees:
Request from Personnel Board for Council approval of
attendance of Betty Forsythe, Personnel Clerk, to attend
LCC Conference, to be held in San Diego, October 17
' through 20, 1976. This is a budgeted item, and funds
are available.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Personnel Board submitted, for adoption by Council,
update of Civil Service Rules and Regulations. It was
the consensus of Council this matter should be tabled,
to give Council more time for review; Councilman Cruz
will be in attendance.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to table to the Council meeting
of September 20, 1976.
Appvl.attndc.
Psnl.Clk.,at
LCC Conference
Update of Rules
& Regulations
(tbld.to mtg.
of 9/20/76)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1296
tion No. 1296, conditionally approved a Variance to permit cond.appvd.Var.
a reduced rear yard setback of 1516", instead of required (Case No.V-464
25' onProperty located at 826 E. Glen Lyn Drive. (Case Eusebio Ortiz)
No. V-464 Eusebio Ortiz) No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1297, conditionally approved a Variance request
' permitting a reduced side yard setback of 31, instead of
required 5' and a one -car garage, instead of required two
car garage, on property located at 245 S. Noble Ave.
(Case No. V-465 Alexander Pirro) No action taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1297
cond.appv.Var.
(Case No.V-465
Alexander Pirro
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1298
tion No. 1298, conditionally approved a request to permit cond.appvd.
waiver of the two -car garage requirement on property waiver req.
located at 142 S. Noble Avenue. (Case No. V-466 Esther (Case No.V-466
Relph) No action taken by Council. Esther Relph)
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2025 re:
adding Section 2.76.016 to the Azusa Municipal Code pro- compensation to
viding for compensation of the Azusa Library Commission Az.Lib.Comm.
Members.
Name
To Status Effective
Louis Castle
Pol.Off.
Perm.Stat.(no inc.)
8/22/76
Adele Kimmel
Int.Typ.Clk.(CETA)
Step 3
8/18/76
Adrian Noriega
Rec.Leader (CETA)
Step 3
8/18/76
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Edward Vasquez
Limmn.Helper
Step 2 (perm.stat.)
8/17/76
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded
by Councilman Fry
and unanimously
carried to approve
recommendation of
Personnel Board.
Request from Personnel Board for Council approval of
attendance of Betty Forsythe, Personnel Clerk, to attend
LCC Conference, to be held in San Diego, October 17
' through 20, 1976. This is a budgeted item, and funds
are available.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Personnel Board submitted, for adoption by Council,
update of Civil Service Rules and Regulations. It was
the consensus of Council this matter should be tabled,
to give Council more time for review; Councilman Cruz
will be in attendance.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to table to the Council meeting
of September 20, 1976.
Appvl.attndc.
Psnl.Clk.,at
LCC Conference
Update of Rules
& Regulations
(tbld.to mtg.
of 9/20/76)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1296
tion No. 1296, conditionally approved a Variance to permit cond.appvd.Var.
a reduced rear yard setback of 1516", instead of required (Case No.V-464
25' onProperty located at 826 E. Glen Lyn Drive. (Case Eusebio Ortiz)
No. V-464 Eusebio Ortiz) No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1297, conditionally approved a Variance request
' permitting a reduced side yard setback of 31, instead of
required 5' and a one -car garage, instead of required two
car garage, on property located at 245 S. Noble Ave.
(Case No. V-465 Alexander Pirro) No action taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1297
cond.appv.Var.
(Case No.V-465
Alexander Pirro
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1298
tion No. 1298, conditionally approved a request to permit cond.appvd.
waiver of the two -car garage requirement on property waiver req.
located at 142 S. Noble Avenue. (Case No. V-466 Esther (Case No.V-466
Relph) No action taken by Council. Esther Relph)
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption Ord.#2025 re:
adding Section 2.76.016 to the Azusa Municipal Code pro- compensation to
viding for compensation of the Azusa Library Commission Az.Lib.Comm.
Members.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 1.6, 1976
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Councilman Decker offered for second reading and edoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 2.76.916 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE,
FIXING THE COMPENSATION PAYABLE TO THE MEMBERS OF THE
AZUSA LIBRARY COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
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be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
A proposed Resolution was presented granting a CUP, with
Res.#6444
conditions, to Foothill Vista Mobilehome Park, on property
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located at 826 E. Foothill Blvd.
to Foothill
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Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C-177 FOOTHILL
VISTA MOBILEHOME PARK).
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading
1st intro.rdg.
adding Chapter 2.14 to Title 2 and amending Secs. 2.16.060
Ord.re:Dept.
and 2.76.010 of the Azusa Municipal Code creating a Depart-
of Community
ment of Community Services.
Services
Councilman Decker offered the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING CHAPTER 2.14 TO TITLE 2 AND AMENDING SECTIONS
2.16.060 and 2.76.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
CREATING A DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, show-
City Treas.
ing a balance of $2,565,062.51, as of July 31, 1976.
Financial
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Statement
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various
Monthly
City Departments.
Reports
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1976
A proposed Resolution was presented amending certain
Resolutions and establishing the rates to be charged
by the Water Department of the City of Azusa.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4543, RESOLUTION NO. 5191,
RESOLUTION NO. 5598, RESOLUTION NO. 5752, 6179 AND
RESOLUTION N0. 6408 FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES
TO BE CHARGED BY THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call 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, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
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Res. ¢#6445
re: amending
water rates
A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant Res. ##6446
Deed from Azusa Unified School District for property at accepting
the southeast corner of Fifth and Orange Avenue in order Grant Deed
that drainage could be improved and to accomodate a
handicap ramp.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION
THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call 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, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
City Administrator presented claim against the City by Claim vs City
Brian J. Dillingham, 210 W. 11th Street, Azusa, for under $500
alleged damage to van by City tree trimmers. Claim is
under the current $500 maximum allowable deductible.
City Administrator having investigated recommended
that claim be denied.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that claim be denied.
' Superintendent of Light & Power requeshed Council Appvl.appmt.
approval of probationary appointment of Jacquelyn Ross Jacquelyn
as Meter Reader, Range 1155 Step 51 effective September 15 Ross as meter
1976. reader.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Police Chief submitted resignation from Mrs. Anita
Herbertson as Probationary Police Clerk, effective
August 15, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously_ carried to accept resignation.
Accpt.resig.
Anita Herbert-
son,prob.Pol.
Clerk
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1976
As directed by Council, Police Chief submitted recommenda-
tion on proposal for Azusa Youth Intervention Program,
presented to Council at the July 19th Council meeting,
by Mr. Joe Abasta. After reviewing the proposal, Chief
Elkins stated there is merit in such a program and would
recommend to Mr. Abasta that he continue in his attempt
to find other sources of funding, however, he could not
recommend that the city become involved in any funding
of the project.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to follow recommendation of
Chief Elkins, and have Mayor and City Administrator
advise Mr. Abasta of Chief Elkin's recommendation.
Director of Public Works./requested Council approval to
hire temporary Water Utility Man, Step 1, Range 115.5,
for a period not to exceed two months. Due to the
resignation of Stephen Rodgers, Welder, with the Water
Division, it will take approximately 45 days before a
replacement can be made.
Cf) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
N and unanimously carried to approve request of Director
of Public Works.
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� Communication was submitted by Director of Public Works
concerning installation of automatic gates and flashing
signals at Dalton Avenue and Alameda Avenue at the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad crossings. The
railway company has estimated that it will cost a total
of $82,844. for new control circuitry for gates at
above crossings. The Federal Highway Act of 1973,
authorized the Federal Government to participate in the
' amount of 90% for installation of automatic gates and
flashing signals at all railroad crossings not presently
having automatic gates. If subject funding were provided,
City's share would be $8,285.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Planning Director submitted a communication regarding
City -owned property adjacent to Corell property located
at 1103 N. Orange Avenue. Mr. Corell has indicated an
interest in purchasing a portion of City owned property
located behind his property line and adjacent to North-
side Park. Subject property has been appraised at
$2,294.35 which is a fair price and comparable to the
market value of Mr. Corell's property.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to direct City Administrator
to inform Mr. Corell that City will sell property at
appraised price of $2,294.35.
City Administrator submitted proposed Resolution which
was adopted by the City of South Gate regarding the
reassessment of property by the Los Angeles County
Assessor's office which has resulted in an average in-
crease of approximately 14% in the assessment roll over
1975-76 basis. Proposed Resolution requests County of
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to pass on to various
Municipalities and taxpayers within said municipalities
least a portion of financial benefits derived from the
increased assessments.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
the
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Recomm. re:
Azusa Youth
Intervention
Program
Appvl.hiring
temporary
water utility
man
Communication
re:R.R.cross-
ings at Dalton
& Alameda Aves.
Comm.re:sale
of City owned
property
(Northside
Pk.& 11th St.
Corell)
Res .##6447 re:
reduction of
district tax
rates in L.A.
County
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1976
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
STRONGLY URGING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO REDUCE THE DISTRICT RATES OF TAXES
THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call 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, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Councilman Arkison brought before Council the matter of
creating an Employee Safety Committee.
After discussion, it was
M Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Mayor Solem to
revise Ordinance to create Employee Safety Committee and
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to authorize Safety Committee to make recommendations to
A Department Heads for corrective action. Motion failed
A by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Art Morales, 327 N. Soldano Ave., Azusa, addressed Council
and requested that City provide information to the news
media re: the water nitrate level recently publicized.
Councilman Arkison again brought up the matter of the
safety committee. During discussion City Administrator
Dangleis stated that it would be relatively easy to
strengthen present departmental procedure relative to
safety, as recommended by Councilman Fry.
Councilman Arkison brought before Council the matter of
nitrate content in municipal water supply. In response
to his questions, City Administrator Dangleis and Director
of Public Works Wells answered that current instructions
from the State call for a notice to be included in City's
monthly water billing for sending to all water users,
advising possible hazards and necessary precautions;
and further advising corrective steps to be taken by
City. City Administrator is attempting to modify State
requirements. Public Works Director advised current
steps being taken to aleviate problem.
Councilman Arkison requested Police Captain Lara to orally
report on Public Official Protection workshop he recently
attended. Captain Lara complied. Councilman Arkison
then requested that he submit a report to Council con-
cerning the value of Neighborhood Watch Program, as
currently used in other cities.
Councilman Arkison stated that he had received a solici-
tation for contribution from San Dimas Mountain Rescue
Team. He asked if it would be possible for City to give
financial assistance to team. Mayor Solem requested City
Attorney to investigate and report to Council if it is
possible for City to give financial assistance to organi-
zationsoutside of City.
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Employee
Safety
Committee
Water
Employee
Safety
Committee
Discussion re:
nitrate con-
tent in Muni-
cipal Water
Rpt.from
Capt.Lara
San Dimas
Mountain
Rescue Team
Councilman Arkison asked if there was a reply received on Miss Azusa
request for Chamber of Commerce to report on Miss Azusa Pageant
Pageant. Mayor Solem advised new officers have recently
been installed, and that report would be forthcoming.
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Councilman Arkison requested information re: status and
Abandoned
procedure dealing with abandoned gasoline stations.
gasoline
Planning Director Fitzsimmons and Fire Chief Torrance
stations
reported on current status of vacant or abandoned
gasoline stations within the City. Fire Chief stated
he would find out and report to Councilman Arkison how
many stations are currently undergoing dry ice treatment.
Councilman Fry asked Fire Chief Torrance about re ort
Fire Works
received concerning fire damage, in City, during th of
July week -end; specifically citing one fire which caused
$11,000 damage to dwelling, and asked if it was caused by
safe and sane or illegal fireworks. Fire Chief answered
it was caused by illegal fireworks, and further reported
on ongoing problems created by fireworks, both legal and
illegal.
Councilman Decker questioned if action could be taken
Canyon City
on communication received from Los Angeles County Commun-
Hotel con-
ity Services Centerstating conditions at the Canyon City
ditions
Hotel.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman F -,y
and unanimously carried to refer letter from Los Angeles
Community Services Center to City Administrator to direct
to appropriate department for investigation.
Councilman Fry asked that Police Captain Lara prepare
City jail
and submit a report re: possible steps to be taken to
make City jail more secure,
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
Res. #6448
of warrants by the City.
Claims &
Demands
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 Councilamn 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, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:10 p.m.
City C erk
Next Resolution #6449
Next Ordinance #2026