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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1976
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 Father Juan Coronel of St.
Frances of Rome Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Soiem
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
September 20, 1976, regular meeting stand approved as
written.
Mr. Rodney Humphrey, Lineman in the Light & Power Depart-
ment was honored with a Certificate of Completion from
Lineman Apprenticeship School. Mr. Randy States, his
instructor presented certificate and noted Mr. Humphrey
was the first member to receive this award. Mr. Ron
Fezrera, business representative of International Brother-
hood of Electrical Works, Local 18 for the City of Azusa,
presented Mr. Humphrey his official Lineman's Trophy.
' The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public
Hearing on granting of franchise to Azusa Land Reclama-
tion Company, Inc., for installation, operation, and
maintenance of a non-public pipeline to transport land-
fill gas along certain City streets. The Mayor declared
the hearing open.
City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publication
of notice of this hearing which was published in the
Azusa Herald on September 23, 1976.
There being no one in the audience wishing to testify
either for or against above franchise, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
City Attorney presented an Ozdinance for introductory
first reading granting said franchise.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO AZUSA LAND RECLAMATION CO., INC.
A CORPORATION, FOR AN INDEFINATE TERM TO LAY, CONSTRUCT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A PIPELINE SYSTEM CONSISTING OF
LINES OF PIPE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRANSPORTING METHANE
' GAS ALONG CERTAIN PORTIONS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC STREETS
WITHIN SAID CITY.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Mr. Lonnie J. Bacon was not in the audience, as requested
to address Council concerning stray animal regulations.
Councilman Decker expressed his concern over length of
time now allowed for destruction of animals by City
Code. He suggested a report be submitted by Police Chief
re: feasibility of holding impounded animals longer than
three days; including costs involved in keeping animals
for additional time.
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7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Appvl.Min.
9/20/76
Presentation
to Rodney
Humphrey
Pub.Hrg.grntg.
franchise to
Azusa Land
Reclamation
Co., Inc.
1st intro.
rdg.Ord.
grntg.fran-
chise
Stray animal
regulation
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer matter to Police Chief for
report back to Council re: length of time allowed before
destruction of animals.
Mr. Robert Pardon, 174 N. Fenimore Ave., Mrs. Molino, 731 Azusa
Linfield, and Eugene Perry, Jr.,345 N. Cerritos Ave., residents
addressed Council stating concern over lack of police complaints
protection in their area, and asking what progress has
been made in increasing police protection in City.
They were informed by Council, an Executive Session was
to be held this night. The matter would be discussed
at that time, and a report would be presented advising
Council's decision in the matter.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending Mr. Henry
Reichhold upon his receiving the 1976 Louis Pasteur
Humanitarian Award. This award is presented each year to
the most outstanding personality for his unique under-
standing and implementation of the role of science and
technology in the life of the community.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING HENRY H. REICHHOLD FOR HIS
MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WELFARE OF MANKIND.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call 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
Res. #6465
commending
Henry
Reichhold
A proposed resolution was presented commending Father Res. #6466
Ronald E. Royer, former Assistant Parish Priest of St. commending
Frances of Rome Church, for his service to the City of Father Royer
Azusa.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING FATHER RONALD E. ROYER FOR HIS SERVICE TO
THE CITY.
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 adpted. 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 commending Mr. Jay Res. #6467
Ector, City Librarian, for his service to the City of commending
Azusa. Jay Ector
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1976
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING JAY ECTOR FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA AS CITY LIBRARIAN.
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,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
Foothill Center Merchants requested Council approval of
children's petting zoo, to be held on parking lot of
shopping center October 27-31, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
The City of Azusa received $25,000 from the estate of
Dr. Gauss Covington. City Treasurer requests authori-
zation from Council to invest this amount in a four
year term insured savings account. Interest on this
investment would be $468.75 quarterly. Dr. Covington,
in the past, has contributed monies for City beautifi-
cation purposes. The return from this investment would
be used for City beautification as a perpetual memorial
to Dr. Covington.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request of City
Treasurer.
City Clerk presented request from Promociones Azteca de
Aztlan to hold public professional wrestling exhibitions
commencing October 17, 1976, to April 17, 1977, between
the hours of 6: p.m. and 10: p.m., to be held at St.
Frances of Rome Parish Hall, located at 402 North Dalton
Avenue, Council questioned if this location was zoned
properly for this type of event. Planning Director
stated it is zoned for R3c, multiple family residential,
commercial use of property takes a C3 zone. After
discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to deny request on the basis it
is improperly zoned for professional and commercial
sports.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raises for the following employees:
Name To Status Effective
K. Edwards Pol. Officer Step 5 10/17/76
C. Ochoa Maint.Man I, CETA Step 3 10/17/76
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
Notice was received of the appointment of Mrs. Eileen
Veit as Intermediate Typist Clerk, CETA, Step 1,
effective October 4, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
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Appvl.req.
for petting
zoo,Foothill
Center Mer-
chants
Bequest frm.
Dr. Covington'
estate
Req.to hold
professional
wrestling
exhibitions
(denied)
Step Raise
Appvl.apptmt.
Eileen Veit,
Inter -Med.
Typist Clk.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 43 1976
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1307 approved a Variance request permitting
an over -height fence of 61, instead of permitted 3P.,
with a required front setback, on property located at
1500 Azusa San Gabriel Canyon Road. (Case No. V-463
Lucio Cruz). No action taken by Council.
Notice was received that Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1308 conditionally approved a request to permit
reduced wall height of 41, instead of the required 6'
along southerly property line, and waiver of requirement
for a 3' high masonry screen wall (along Barranca Avenue),
on property located at 1188 East Alosta Avenue. (Case
No. V-471 American Savings & Loan). No action taken by
Council.
Notice was also given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1309 conditionally granted a Variance permitting
splitting of property, for purpose of sale, without
having frontage on a dedicated public street, on property
located at 6352 Irwindale Avenue. (Case No. V-472 Aerojet
Investments). No action taken by Council.
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P.C.Res.#1307
appvd. Var.
(Case No.V-463
Lucio Cruz)
P.C.Res.#1308
cond.appvd.
reduced wall
height (Case
No. 471
American
Savings & Loan)
P.C.Res.#1309
cond.grntd.
Var.(Case No.
V-472 Aerojet
Investments)
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by Reso-
P.C.Res.#1310
lution No. 1310 conditionally approved a Conditional Use
cond.appvd.Var.
Permit to allow on -sale beer and wine, in conjunction with
(Case No.0-181
a restaurant operation, within 300' of a residential zone,
Edith Bowers)
onroperty located at 310 North Citrus Avenue. (Case No.
C -1 g1 Edith Bowers). No action taken by Council.
Notice was further given that Planning Commission by Reso-
P.C.Res.#1311
lutions No. 1311 and 1312 recommended adoption of the
& Res.#1312
policy section of the Public Safety Element and Seismic
adopt.Safety
Safety Element of the General Plan. Public Hearing by
& Seismic Ele-
Council set for meeting of November 1, 1976.
ment of General
Plan
A communication was submitted from Planning Commission
recommending approval of relocation of a single family
Appvl.reloca-
residence to 213 W. San Gabriel Place. All necessary
tion of
permits shall be obtained, and all construction shall
residence to
comply with applicable building, fire, and public works
213 W.San Gab.
requirements.
Place
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve relocation of resi-
dence to 213 W. San Gabriel Place.
Pursuant to the mandate of the Political Reform Act of
Conflict of
1974 (Proposition 9), all Department Heads, Commissions
Interest
and Boards must prepare Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Codes
Codes. Each person so designated under above codes
must file an annual statement disclosing their interest
in investments, real property, and income. City Council
will be the "code reviewing body".
City Attorney presented proposed Resolution directing
Res.#6468
preparation of such codes.
Conflict of
Interest Codes
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING THE AGENCIES OF THE CITY TO PREPARE CONFLICT
OF INTEREST CODES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF
THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 AND DIRECTING THE
PREPARATION OF SUCH CODES.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
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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City Attorney submitted an Amendment to Agreement between Amendment to
City and Western Disposal Company, deleting subparagraph Agreement with
(d) as added to paragraph (3), concerning the pick up of Western Dis-
bulky items from residences within the City. For economi- posal Company
cal purposes city has gone back to annual Clean Up Week.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve amendment to agreement
'and authorize execution by Mayor and City Clerk.
Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel Cost
of fuel cost adjustment for October, 1976. Adj. for
Oct.,1976
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
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Director of Public Works requested Council approval for Appvl.attndc.
the attendance of Mr. Herbert Grosdidier to Fall Confer- H.Grosdidier,
ence of the AWWA in Stateline, on October 31 - November 5, to AWWA Conf.,
1976, with advance accountable expenses not to exceed in Stateline
$280. Budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried by
granted.
seconded by Councilman Cruz
roll call that request be
Fire Chief
requested Council approval
for the attendance
Appvl.attndc.
of one (1)
Fire Captain to attend the
Second National
1 Fire Capt.,
Conference
- National Fire Prevention
and Control Admin-
National Fire
istration in
Los Angeles on October
18-20, 1976.
Prev.Conf.
Accountable
expenses of W.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
Director of Public Works requested Council approval to Appvl.employ.
extend the employment of the temporary Water Utility ext.for Wtr.
Man for an additional two months. Utility Man
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Director of Public Works requested Council approval of Appvl.temp.
temporary employment of a Street Maintenance Man I. Range emplmt.St.Maint.
114.0, Step 1, for a period not to exceed three months, Leadman
until a new Building Maintenance Leadman can be hired.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Director of Parks & Recreation submitted letter explain- Use of City
ing present policies and procedures concerning use of Recreational
City recreational facilities, with recommendations. Facilities
After wide ranging discussion which dealt also with
general use of City owned facilities, it was
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve Municipal Facility
Usage Policy and fee schedule as submitted by the City
Clerk.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry �.ot')2ls e SEKdep
and unanimously carried to approve recommendations of rot 9440 &9ES'nF4
Director of Parks & Recreation for use of City recreational 1c1iS)
facilities by non-residents, with stipulation that gym
be included in recommendations.
Notice was received of the resigra tion of Engineer Ray Accpt.resig.
Quesada, effective October 3, 1976, with request his Ray Quesada,
name be placed on eligibility list. Dept -10/3/76
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
by roll call to accept resignation, and name not be placed
on eligibility list. Motion failed by the following vote
of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
' Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and carried to accept resignation, and have name placed
on eligibility list. Councilman Decker dissenting.
Notice was received of resignation of Fireman Joe Garcia,
effective October 3, 1976, with request his name be
placed on eligibility list.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to accept resignation and name
be placed on eligibility list.
C7 Finance Officer requested authorization from Council
N to sell four (4) 1974 Matadors (police units) at $850.
each. It was suggested they be advertised for sale in
a
the local newspaper.
L7 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried request be approved to sell four
Matadors, at not less than $850. each.
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Mayor Solem suggested Council present gifts to visiting
people from Zacatecas, who are here to participate in
our Golden Days activities.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize City
Administrator to purchase appropriate gifts, not to
exceed $100 for total expenditure.
Councilman Fry suggested a Resolution and Plaque be
presented to both Joe Garcia and Ray Quesada for their
services to the City.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that Resolutions and plaques be
presented to both Joe Garcia and Ray Quesada.
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Accpt.resig.
Fireman Joe
Garcia, eff.
10/3/76
Sale of
Police Units
Gifts to
visitors
from
Zacatecas
Res.& plaque
to J.Garcia
& R.Quesada
City Attorney gave a report concerning City giving Rpt.by City
financial assistance to organizations outside of the City. Attorney
He could not find any authority that gave the City per-
mission to contribute money to organizations operating
outside of the City.
Councilman Arkison questioned why the Personnel Board Classifi.in
had denied Council's request to establish classifications Pol.Dept.&
of Desk Officer in Police Department, and Communications Fire Dept.
Officer in Fire Department. City Administrator advised
it does not have the authority to deny the request.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to direct Personnel Board to
establish requested classifications.
Councilman Arkison requested the matter of updating the Personnel
Personnel Rules and Regulations, which had been tabled Rules &
$ om a prior meeting, be put on the Agenda for the Regulations
November 1st Council meeting and a representative from
Personnel Board be present. City Administrator suggested
that Council members list questions they may have and the
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section of the rules and regulations applicable. A list
will be compiled of all areas of concern, this will
expedite consideration of the matter.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6469
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Demands
Councilman Arkison 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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Moved by Councilman Arkison, secor;ded 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
Council
adjourned to Executive Session at 9:26 p.m.
Adjourn to
Exec.Session
Council
reconvened at 10:27 p.m.
Reconvened
Mayor Solem
advised Council had reviewed report from the
Rpt.from
Police
Chief describing deployment
of manpower in the
Pol.Chief
Police
Department, and the size of
the total complement.
re:personnel
It was
suggested that Council make
this report available
deployment
to the
public.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to make this report
available to the public, stipulating that Council and
Administration are satisfied with the size of the depart-
ment and the way it is operated.
The observation was made by Councilman Fry that the City
of Azusa has more officers per capita than any City in
the valley.
Mayor Solem advised, Council had reviewed report from
the Fire Chief concerning the recent fire at Bert's
Motorcycle Shop, at 915 W. Foothill Blvd.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried Council received report from
Fire Chief, and information concerning fire, and commend
the Fire Department on its handling of the fire, and
request a letter of commendation be sent to the Fire
Department.
City Administrator stated Fire Chief has requested
authorization to hire, from current eligibility list,
2 fire fighters to replace the two fire fighters who
resigned this evening.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to authorize Fire Chief to hire
two fire fighters.
Art Morales, 327 N. Soldano Ave., Azusa, addressed
Council and questioned how many fire fighters are now
in the Fire Department who speak Spanish. Fire Chief
answered there isaSpanish speaking person on duty
during week days. In the case of a Spanish speaking
person reporting a fire, the telephone company hss an
interpreter for giving directions, and the Fire
Department has the one Spanish speaking person on duty
during week days.
Rpt. on fire
at Bert's
Motorcycle
Shop
Req. to hire
2 fire fighters
Remarks by
Art Morales
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City Administrator advised Council that the Department Dept. of
of Community Services takes effect October 7, 1976. Community
Services
It is recommended the Director of Parks and Recreation
be appointed Acting Community Services Director. He
further recommended that Personnel Board be directed
to draw up job description classification, and salary
recommendation for that position; and also to revise
job description and salary recommendation of Assis-
tant City Librarian, not title, as it relates to
reporting to Director of Community Services.
Concerning the operation of the Light & Power office, Light &
it was recommended by City Administrator that Personnel Power
Board be directed to change the job description and Office
salary recommendation of the Finance Officer to include
responsibility for the supervision of the commercial
activities division.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recom-
Cn mendations of City Administrator.
CV
Ir: Mayor Solem recommended as a matter of record Council Finance
Qdesignate Finance Officer Cooney as Assistant City Officer
Q Administrator. designated
as Asst.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry City Admin.
aminanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Mayur Solem.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Tennis
and carried, Golden Days Committee to pay $200 for court
'dance band that performed at tennis court dance. If dance
committee has insufficient funds Council will pay the
difference. Councilman Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Ar'SisDn Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment; 10;50 P.M.
City cler
Next Resolution #6470
Next Ordinance #2028
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