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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 175 1977 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.
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Call to Order
Invocation was given by Monsignor Robert J. Stein of St. Frances Invocation
of Rome Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem Roll Call
Councilman Cruz excused from this meeting.
Also Present: City Attorney Wakefield, City Administrator Dangleis
Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of
Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire
Chief Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Community Services Guarrera, Finance
Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis.
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of January 4, Appvl.Min.
1977 meeting stand approved as written. 01/04/77
City Clerk presented a 'going out of business' notice from Appvl.going
F. W. Woolworth Company, 850 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa; with out of busi-
request Council grant permission to hold sale for sixty days ness sale
instead of the thirty days allowed by the Municipal Code. Sale (F.W.Wool-
to start February 9, 1977. worth Co.)
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to approve the request.
Councilman Arkison suggested perhaps Code should be amended to
allow a sixty day time period with no extension.
proposed
Resolution
was presented honoring
and commending
Mr. George
Wakefield,
who has served as City
Attorney since
August 17,
1970. Mr.
Wakefield is retiring
in the near future.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA HONORING
AND COMMENDING GEORGE W. WAKEFIELD FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF AZUSA.
City Administrator read the Resolution in full for benefit of
the audience.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison 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
City Clerk submitted communication from Jack H. Feldman,
Auctioneer, requesting permission to conduct a one day auction
sale for the United States Small Business Administration of
Los Angeles on the assets of Short Stuff, Inc., located at
IF022 Kirkwall Road, Azusa. Sale to be held on January 27,
977 at 10:30 a.m.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried request be granted.
City Clerk presented a 'going out of business' notice from Pant
Center, Inc., 161 E. Gladstone Street, Azusa; sale is in
progress.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve continuation of sale.
Res .##6495
commending
Mr.George
Wakefield,
Cty.Atty.
Appvl one dayl
auction sale
(Short Stuff
Inc.)
Appvl.going
out of busi-
ness sale (Pan
Center,Inc.)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1977 Page 2
Mayor Solem advised Council, Mr. Fred Mundt, Resident Manager Res.#6496
of the Miller Brewing Company, is being transferred to the commending
Miller Brewing Company's Milwaukee plant the first of February, Mr. Pied C.
and requested City prepare a plaque and resolution to be Mundt
presented to Mr. Mundt at a later date.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
IMMENDING FRED C. MUNDT FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
ved 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
Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
M
C4A communication was
,,,recommending a step
2�9ame
A.Stone, Maint. Man
Moved by Councilman
unanimously carried
Board.
Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
None
Cruz
received from the Personnel Board
raise for the following employee:
To Status Effective
1, CETA Step 2 01/26/77
Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
to approve recommendation of the Personnel
�rsonnel Board presented revision of the Water Foreman
assification in the Water Utility Division of the Public
rks Department. The change made was that college related
urses may now be substituted on a year for year basis for
the required experience up to a maximum of one year. No
change in rate was recommended.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to approve revision of the Water Foreman
classification.
Step Raises
Appvl.revi-
sion of Wtr
Foreman
classification
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. P.C.Res.#1337
1337 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit an (Case No.V-486
overheight fence of 10' instead of required 6' on property Foothill Grdns
located at 451 Rockvale Avenue. (Case No. V -4A6 Foothill Condominium
Gardens Condominium Association). No action taken by Council. Association)
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. P.C.Res.#1338
1338 conditionally granted a request permitting a reduced rear (Case No.V-487
yard setback of 2019", instead of required 25', on property Marlene Baltzer)
located at 132 North Viceroy Avenue. (Case No. V-487 Marlene
Baltzer). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution No. P.C.Res.#1339
1339 recommended approval of a zone change from Rlc to R3a on (Case No.Z-192
operty located at the NE corner of Tenth Street and Dalton James Redfern)
enue. (Case No. Z-192 James Redfern). Public Hearing set
fore Council on February 75 1977.
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, showing City Treas.
a balance of $2,828,608.16, as of December 31, 1976. Fin.Stment
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1977 Page 3
City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly
departments. Reports
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted plans and specifications for an 8" Appvl.Plans
water main in Aspan Avenue between Gladstone Street and Para- & Specs for 8"
ount Avenue, and in Virginia Avenue between Gladstone Street water main
d Paramount Avenue, Project No. 561. Project to be funded (Proj.#561)
der the Federal Anti -Recession Program. Engineer's estimate
r the project is $573000.
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works that Council
approve the plans and specifications for these two water main
replacements and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
MCity Administrator submitted plans and specifications for
Nequipping well No. 7, Project No. 560. The well will be connec-
ted directly to the 3 million gallon reservoir presently under
construction in north well field. Engineer's estimate for
5?�roject is $40,000., funds are budgeted for this project.
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works that
Council approve plans and specifications for equipping well
No. 7, Project No. 560, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
animously carried by roll call to approve recommendation of
rector of Public Works.
ty Administrator submitted plans and specifications for con-
struction of concrete block building for well No. 7, Project No.
564. Engineer's estimate for project is $15,000.
It is the recommendation of Director of Public Works that
Council approve the plans and specifications for the construction
of the concrete block building for well No. 7, Project No. 5643
and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Appvl. Plans
& Specs for
equipping
Well #7
(Proj.#560)
Appvl.Plans&
Specs for block
bldg. for Well
#7 (Pro ect
No. 564
City Administrator presented claim against the City, under the Claim vs City
maximum $1,000 allowed deductible by Frances Flora Gomez, 328 under $1,000
N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, for alleged damage to eye glasses (denied)
broken while being arrested. Having investigated, City
Administrator recommended claim be denied.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve recommendation of City Administrator.
,Sty Administrator presented request from Superintendent of Appvl.purchase
ght & Power to replace the department's 1954 International I&P boom truck
rial boom truck. He also requested it be purchased through
quotations and not go to bid. Two quotations were received from
Arko Equipment, Inc., he requested the higher quote of $52,715
be allowed, as this vehicle will do the best job for the City.
After discussion, it was,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and
unanimously carried to waive bidding procedures under the Municipal
Code, finding it impracticable, useless and uneconomical to follow
such procedures and that public welfare would be promoted by
dispensing with the same.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 175 1977 Page 4
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to authorize purchase of
requested vehicle in the amount of $52,715.
Planning Director submitted report concerning fair market value
of City owned property between Little Dalton Wash and Cornejo
property at 400 South Angeleno Avenue. Subject property contains
approximately 3,800 sq. ft., however, there is a small 600 sq.
triangle of land that joins this property to the south.
mening Director suggested that the person who owns the land
diately adjoining this triangle, be allowed to purchase
e; if not interested, it should be included in parcel sold
to Mr. Cornejo. Parcels in question have a fair market value
of $1,520 and $240 respectively.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator and Director
of Public Works to negotiate the sale of subject properties.
Finance Officer submitted request for additional sick leave
for Dorothy Ferard, Senior Utility Clerk in Consumer Service
M Division of the Finance Department. Per Civil Service Rules
Nand Regulations, Section 86, Par -3., she was advanced 12 working
days, and needs an additional 3 more days.
=Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve request for additional sick
leave.
Police Chief submitted for Council approval the appointment
of Mr. Paul Williams as Reserve Police Officer, effective
January 18, 1977.
ved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
d unanimously carried to approve appointment.
olice Chief submitted for Council a roval request that Sgt.
Byron Nelson be permitted to attend 46th Juvenile Law
Enforcement Officers' Training Course to be given by the
State Department of Justice in Sacramento, April 24th through
29th3 1977. Course is reimburseable by POST.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried that request be approved.
Rpt. on Prop-
erty @ 400 S.
Angeleno Ave.
(Cornejo)
Appvl addn'l
sick lv-D.
Ferard
Appvl appmt.
Paul Williams
as Res.Pol.Off.
eff. 01/18/77
Appvl.attndc.
at training
course-Sgt.B.
Nelson
Superintendent of Light & Power submitted for Council approval Appvl.attndc.
request he be permitted to attend the 45th Annual Conference at Conf. for
of California Municipal Utilities Association meeting in Long Supt. L&P
Beach from February 16th through 18th, 1977. Cost will be
approximately $150, and budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted.
Planning Director submitted for Council approval request that
he and Planning Commissioners, Don Olejnik, Paul Mendoza and
Bob Snyder be permitted to attend the Planning Commissioners'
Institute, sponsored by the League of California Cities, in Los
Igeles, February 2nd through 4th, 1977. This is a budgeted
em and expenses should not exceed $100 each.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call that request be granted.
City Administrator presented request from Azusa High Concert
Choir for permission to hang a banner across Foothill Blvd.,
announcing the Aztec Sing at Citrus College Auditorium, on
January 27, 1977. Banner to be hung from January 18th through
27th, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve request, and the Department of
Light & Power must be contacted for hanging banner.
Appvl.attndc.
at Inst. for
P1ng.Dir. & 3
Comm.merrbers
Appvl.req.to
hang banner
(Azusa H.S.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1977 Page 5
Planning Director submitted for Council confirmation appoint- Appvl.appmt.
ment of Nickolaus Frey, as Planning Aide under the CETA Program, N.Frey, as
effective January 6, 1977. P1ng.Aide
(CETA)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Police Chief presented notice of resignation of Police Officer Notice of
nald Compton, effective January 22, 1977, with request his Resign. of
me be retained on eligibility list, and he concurs with request.Pol.Off.Ron
Compton, eff.
ived by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison 01/22/77
and unanimously carried to accept resignation, and that his
name be retained on the eligibility list.
Director of Community Services submitted for Council approval
request that all five Commission members, the Director and three
staff members of the Parks and Recreation Department be autho-
rized to attend the 29th Annual California & Pacific Southwest
Park & Recreation Conference, to be held in Anaheim from February
26th through March 1st, 1977. He further requested advance
accountable expenses of $125 for each individual; monies are
udgeted.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Arkison and
==animously carried by roll call that request be granted.
City Administrator presented invitation from Gladstone High
School, Girls' Athletic Club, for Council to participate in its
donkey basketball game, to be held March 18, 1977, proceeds to
go to the Girls' Athletic Club. They also request participants
waive insurance liability rights.
ed by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and
ried by roll call to advise that City will be represented at
donkey basketball game. Councilman Arkison dissenting.
Mayor Solem requested Planning Director give an update on in-
formation concerning senior citizen housing.
Appvl.attndc.
at Pk.&Rec.
Conference
Invitation frm
Gladstone H.S.
to participate
in donkey bskt-
ball game
Planning Director advised Council that the amendment Council
had made to the Housing Community Development Act, to include
senior citizens housing and/or senior citizens facility, was
approved by County. There was $82,000 allocated, from this fiscal
year's grant of $143,000 to be used for senior citizen housing or
facility, or both, whichever is so designated.
Director of Community Services stated members of the Mayor's
Committee on Aging plan to visit senior citizens facilities in
E1 Monte, Rosemead and Alhambra.
City Attorney suggested the matter be referred to the Mayor's
Committee on Aging for study and report back to Council with a
recommendation to establish priorities.
Snr.Citzns
housing, etc.
City Administrator advised that Urban Futures, Inc., would have
a report at the Council meeting of February 7, 1977 on low interest
-Laans and also a proposal on multi-purpose senior citizen center.
licilman Arkison questioned measures being taken when police Disciplinary
ts are damaged. It was his feeling that disciplinary action action re:
presently being taken is not effective; that City should make dmgd pol.units
involved employee pay for damaged vehicle. City Administrator
advised City cannot recover costs for vehicles that were damaged
in the line of duty. City Attorney reminded Council that when a
Safety Committee was discussed, it was determined that the most
effective way to deal with a disciplinary action is at the
department level.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 1977 Page 6
A proposed Resolution was presented to abate the sub -standard Res. #6497
structure at 708 N. Azusa Avenue, declaring the structure in declaring
question to be unsafe, and that the same should be abated within structure
ninety days from the date of receipt of this Resolution by the unsafe,708
legal owners, Leo C. and Ferne M. Nasser. N.Azusa Ave.
Leo Nasser
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
MJ6RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE IS
UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
IRME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
MNOES: Councilmen: None
C4ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
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�City Clerk read
=rarrants by the
in full a Resolution authorizing payment of
City.
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.
�ved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
animously carried by roll call that the Resolution be adopted.
solution passed and adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: Cruz
Council adjourned to Executive Session at 9:04 p.m.
Council reconvened at 9:31 P.M.
Mayor Solem stated that Executive Session dealt with selection
of replacement for retiring City Attorney George Wakefield, no
decision was reached.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:35 P.M.
Res.#6498
Claims &
Demands
Exec.Session
Adjourn
A��2z g 'k.
' City Clerk
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Next Ordinance #2028