HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 4, 1977 - CC (2)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1977
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 Rev. Paul Farrell of the First
Christian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Solem
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that Councilman Arkison be
excused from this meeting.
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administra-
tor Dangleis, Director of Public Works
Wells, Water Superintendent Grosdidier,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Community
Service Director Guarrera, Finance Officer
Cooney, Deputy City Clerk Bath
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December 20, 1976 stand approved as written.
a The Public Hearing continued from meeting of December 6,
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1976, was again brought before Council.
Planning Director reviewed past actions of Planning Com-
mission and its recommendations concerning parking and/
or storage of vehicles within the residential zones, and
on other than lawfully installed paved surfaces. He
further answered questions directed to him by Council.
Subsequent to discussion of the matter by Council who
had intended matter to concern only abandoned vehicles,
and Planning Commission which included recreational
vehicles, the matter was again referred to the Plan-
ning Commission for further consideration and hearing
was continued to a future meeting.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to close hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to refer above matter to Planning
Commission for further consideration, and recommendation
to Council.
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7:30 p.m.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
re:Parking &
or storage of
vehicles
(continued)
Deputy City Clerk presented the following claim against Claim vs
the City by Phillip Brizuela, 1043 N. Azusa Avenue, City
Azusa for alleged assault by Police Officers, when arrested
on August 29, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's in-
surance carrier.
A proposed Resolution was presented requesting the County
'Assessor of Los Angeles County to furnish an estimate of
the assessed valuation of property within the City of
Azusa for the succeeding fiscal year 1977-78.
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF
PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Res. #6491
re:assessed
valuation,
for fiscal
yr.1977-78
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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, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control of ABC Notice
' an application for On Sale Beer and Wine Bona Fide Public E. ew-
Eating Place, person to person transfer from Gerald D. burgh St.
Giovanetti to Emilio J. and Virginia D. Pennwick, on (Emilio's)
property located at 113 E. Newburgh Street (Emilio's).
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raises for the following employees:
Name To Status Effective
J. Linn Acct.Clerk Step 5 12/10/76
J. Angulo St.Swpr.Oper. Step 5 1/07/77
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
Personnel Board submitted job descriptions and recommended
rate ranges for the following classifications:
Consumer Service Manager
Consumer Service Supervisor
Welder
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded
and unanimously carried to approve
Personnel Board.
125.5
125.5
120.0
by Councilman Decker
recommendation of
A proposed Resolution was presented amending Resolution
No. 6305 by changing the organizational complement in
the Consumer Service Division of the Finance Department
as follows:
a. Add one classification of Consumer Service
Manager to be compensated at Range 125.5.
b. Delete one position of Consumer Service
Supervisor effective May 1, 1977.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6305 RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZED
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPLEMENT IN THE CONSUMER SERVICE
DIVISION OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
None
Arkison
Step Raises
Job descrip.
& rate
ranges
Res. #p6492
changing
complement
in Con.Serv.
Div.of the
Finance Dept.
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1977
Director of Community Services submitted communication
concerning disposition of Library Bookmobile. Considera-
tion was given to conversion of vehicle to a bus for
providing transportation for senior citizens. Necessary
changes would amount to $13,913.615 and it seems apparent
that less expensive means of busing should be explored.
The Director, with the concurrence of the Library Commission
requests Council authorization to sell the bookmobile.
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Appvl. sale
of Library
bookmobile
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise vehicle to highest bidder.
A communication was received from We T.I.P. that City of Appvl.attend.
Azusa sponsor two individuals from Council, staff and/or Counc.Mbrs.
community to attend the We Turn In Pushers State Conven- @We T.I.P.
tion, to be held on March 25th through 27th, in Buena Park. Convention
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to authorize Council Members to
attend We T.I.P. Convention.
Director of Community Services requested confirmation of
Council on the appointment of John A. Naranjo, as Park
Maintenance Man I. under CETA, Range 114.51 effective
January 4, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
Director of Community Services requested Council approval
to carry over unused vacation time for the following
Parks & Recreation personnel:
Frank Halstead
Roger Keith
Joseph Guarrera
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded
and unanimously carried to approve
of Community Services.
81 hours
142 hours
84 hours
by Councilman Decker
request of Director
Director of Public Works requested Council approval for
extension of employment for temporary Water Utility Man,
Mr. Jesse M. Carrion. It was noted by City Administrator
that based on Council's prior action, Mr. Carrion is
authorized to work 51 more working days in this calendar
year; and as an estimated 30 days is required to fill
position of welder, no action is necessary by Council.
Police Chief submitted notice of resignation of Mrs.
Mary Pelletier, a CETA Police Clerk, effective January 31,
1977.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
' Police Chief submitted notice of resignation of Reserve
Police Officer John Broderick, effective December 21,
1976. Mr. Broderick accepted a full time appointment as
Police Officer,in the Azusa Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation.
Mayor Solem advised Council that Councilman Cruz will
represent the City of Azusa when he attends the inaugu-
ration of President Elect Jimmy Carter. He requested
City prepare a Resolution of congratulations to be
presented at that time.
Confirm.appt.
J.Naranjo,as
Pk.Maint.Man
I. (CETA)
Appvl.carry-
over of
unused vacation
time
Ext.empymt.
Temp.Water
Util. Man
(no action
by Council)
Accptnc.
resignation
Mrs.Mary
Pelletier,
CETA,Pol.Clk.
Accptnc.
resig.Res.
Pol.Off.
J.Broderick
Res. #6493
congratulations
to Pres.Elect
Jimmy Carter
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Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
EXTENDING ITS CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE
NEWLY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
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,
NOES: Councilue n: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Councilman Cruz requested that
January 17th Council meeting,
the presidential inauguration.
Fry, Cruz, Solem
he be excused from the
as he will be attending
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Fry 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 Fry, 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:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Council adjourned to executive session at 8:30 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
The City Attorney informed Council that due to his plans
for retirement he will no longer be able to serve the
City of Azusa. He expressed appreciation for the
opportunity to work with members of Council and staff
during the years he has served the City.
Mayor expressed his regrets at Mr. Wakefield's departure
and advised that selection and appointment of a replace-
ment will be made in the near future.
Police Chief stated that due to amendment of Section
12.007 of the Health and Safety code, it was necessary
for Council to designate him as the issuing authority
for storage and transportation of explosives within the
City; however, the Fire Department will still actually
issue the explosive permits, as in the past.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to designate Police Chief to be
the issuing authority for transportation of explosives
within the City of Azusa.
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Counc.Cruz
excused from
mtg.1/17/77
Res. #6494
Claims &
Demands
Exec.Session
City Atty.
retires
Pol. Chief
issuing
authority
for explosive
permits
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Mayor Solem stated he had complaints regarding the lack
of striping on 5th Street, and that trucks were taking
up the whole street. He directed City Administrator
to see that striping was done.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:30 P.M.
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Deputy Cl/ty Clerk
Next Resolution # 6495
Next Ordinance # 2028
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Striping on
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