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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 22, 1977 - CC333 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 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. Call to Order Invocation was given by Rev. B. J. Paroulek of First Invocation Presbyterian Church. Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker`, Fry,-Jae'am,,.:,; Roll Call Also Present: Acting City Attorney Carl Newton, City Administrator Dangleis, Director of Public Works Wells, Superintendent of Light & Power Gerharz, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Director Fitz- simmons, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, Deputy City Clerk Bath There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of Appvl.Min. CVD February 73 1977 regular meeting stand approved as 2/7/77 N written. lf: x The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Cont.Pub.Hrg. Ca Hearing which had been continued from the meeting of re:pkg./ January 4, 1977, concerning the parking or storage of storage of vehicles on other than lawfully paved surfaces in "R" vehicles zones, the Mayor declared the hearing open. Councilman Cruz moved to receive and file this matter. Motion died for lack of a second. Planning Director and the Chief of Police addressed Council answering questions directed to them concerning possible existing laws which may cover this area of concern. After discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Following further discussion relative to Planning Com- mission Resolution #1327 which already effectively deals with the problem, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to amend the Municipal Code Chapter 19.48 as recommended by Planning Commission Reso- lution #1327. The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the Public Pub.Hrg.re: Hearing on possible projects to be funded under the projects to Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Mayor be funded declared the hearing open. under HCD Act 1974 City Administrator stated that Council has until March 1st ' to submit a budget to the County of Los Angeles. He further advised of priorities as developed by the Planning Commission and City Council, as follows: PLANNING COMMISSION 1. Assistance for senior citizens 2. Low income housing 3. Rehabilitation of downtown area CITY COUNCIL 1. Senior citizen housing and/or facilities AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 223 1977 2. Low interest loans 3. Code enforcement 4. Contingencies Art Morales, 327 N. Soldano Avenue addressed Council concerning youth needs. He asked that these could be considered and included in the priorities. There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak ' on this matter, it was Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to close the hearing. In response to a question by Councilman Fry, City Adminis- trator verified that changes could be made subsequent to the publication of budget. Cr. N Lr t� 1 L Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to refer to staff for preparation and publication of tentative budget as follows: senior citizens $237,732., low income housing $104,370, code enforcement $28,991, contingencies $31,791. and administrative costs $3,000. 335 Page 2 Deputy City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bids for 8" City Clerk's office at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 17, Water Main 1977, for construction of an 8" water main in Aspan and (Prof.#561) Virginia Avenues, between Gladstone Street and Paramount Street, Project #561. Deputy City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publi- cation of Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on February 3, 1977. Three bids were received as follows: Amick Construction Co. $56,390. L.D.M. Pipeline, Inc. 59,050. Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc. 62,107. Director of Public Works noted error in Notice Inviting Bids, he stated that 6" water main should be 8" water main. It was the recommendation of the Director of Public Works that Council award contract for Project #561 to Amick Construction Co., Ontario, Ca., in the amount of $56,390., 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 the recommendation of the Director of Public Works. Deputy City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 7, 1977, for equipping Well No. 7, Project #560. Deputy City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publi- cation of Notice Inviting Bids in Azusa Herald on February 3, 1977. Three bids were received as follows: Pylon, Inc. $53,598. Taymech Corporation 61,000. Ace Pipeline Construction, Inc. 73,400. Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the contract for Project #560 to Pylon, Inc., Long Beach, Ca., in the amount of $53,598•, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract. Bids for equipping Well �7 (Prof.#560) 337 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 225 1977 Page 3 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that recommendation of Director of Public Works be approved. Deputy City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bids for Office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Febru- bldg.block ary 7, 1977, for construction of concrete block building bldg (Prof. for well #7, Project #564. #564) ' Deputy City Clerk presented affidavit of proof of publi- cation on Notice Inviting Bids in the Azusa Herald on February 3, 1977. Director of Public Works recommended that Council award the contract for construction of Project #564 to Marcel Valois, only bidder, in the amount of $16,868.37, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the contract Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommenda- tion of Director of Public Works. Ch04 Esther Campbell, 122 N. Viceroy Avenue, presented a petition containing over 400 signatures requesting x Coldwell Bankers (owners or agents of said center) to exert every effort to: C 1) Obtain new lessees for existing empty commercial properties; and 2) Refurbish the center as a whole to compete with the neighboring shopping complexes and thereby attract the return of the former activity at Foothill Shopping Center. Then she addressed Council remarking on decay of business district and in particular the Foothill Shopping Center. Mayor Solem suggested a meeting by Council and Coldwell Bankers be arranged to discuss its plans for the shopping center. Mr. Manuel L. Rubio, 348 N. Soldano Avenue, Azusa, Staff attndc. addressed Council expressing his involvement with the at Mayor's Mayor's Committee on Aging, and his concern re: communi- Comm.on cation and cooperation between this agency and city staff. Aging mtgs. Mr. Lonnie Lewis, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Aging addressed Council and stated his feelings relative to the attendance, as required, by city staff members at committee meetings. Mr. Art Morales, 327 N. Soldano Avenue, addressed Council explaining need for permanent liasion of a staff member to attend all committee meetings. Moved by Councilman Cruz that Council grant the service of department Ye ads to attend meetings of the Mayor's ' Committee on Aging. Motion died for lack of a second. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to authorize assignment of a city staff member to attend all committee meetings; and other city staff members to attend as needed. Mr. Sanmukh P. Bhakta, 666 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, Req.for owner of the Canyon City Hotel addressed Council re: parking at parking situation at the hotel. He asked City to permit Canyon City tenent parking adjacent to building and City parking lot. Hotel During discussion concerning problem Mr. Bhakta agreed to pave his 25' strip of land adjacent to City's leased parking lot for use by his tenents. Remarks re: Foothill Shopping Center Mr. Manuel L. Rubio, 348 N. Soldano Avenue, Azusa, Staff attndc. addressed Council expressing his involvement with the at Mayor's Mayor's Committee on Aging, and his concern re: communi- Comm.on cation and cooperation between this agency and city staff. Aging mtgs. Mr. Lonnie Lewis, Chairman of the Mayor's Committee on Aging addressed Council and stated his feelings relative to the attendance, as required, by city staff members at committee meetings. Mr. Art Morales, 327 N. Soldano Avenue, addressed Council explaining need for permanent liasion of a staff member to attend all committee meetings. Moved by Councilman Cruz that Council grant the service of department Ye ads to attend meetings of the Mayor's ' Committee on Aging. Motion died for lack of a second. Following discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to authorize assignment of a city staff member to attend all committee meetings; and other city staff members to attend as needed. Mr. Sanmukh P. Bhakta, 666 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, Req.for owner of the Canyon City Hotel addressed Council re: parking at parking situation at the hotel. He asked City to permit Canyon City tenent parking adjacent to building and City parking lot. Hotel During discussion concerning problem Mr. Bhakta agreed to pave his 25' strip of land adjacent to City's leased parking lot for use by his tenents. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1977 After further discussion, it was Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried that Director of Public Works meet with Mr. Bhakta for satisfactory resolution of this matter. Mr. Bhakta again addressed Council re: wall sign on his building advertising the Stardust Motel, which he also owns. Mayor Solem advised him to contact Planning Director to see what could be done about his sign. Subsequesnt to possible denial of commercial sign; he could then appeal to Council for Variance of require- ment. City Clerk entered Council meeting at 9:12 p.m. City Clerk presented communication from Sam's Auto Dismantling at 760 W. Foothill Blvd., requesting continuation of the "use permit" for operation of business. tr, During discussion in which City Attorney stated that N City may elect to amend zoning code to permit a business of this type to continue operation in this zone, however, the amendment of the code would permit other businesses operating similarly,to continue their G activities. Planning Director in response to the question of how many businesses are currently in this situation advised that he cannot tell offhand until research can be conducted. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to continue this matter pending report from Planning Director concerning extent of ' nonconforming uses. City Clerk presented claim vs City by Lois V. Davies, 625 N. Rockvale, Apt. #D, for alleged injury caused by faulty wiring; and summons from Kemby and Conforti on above claim. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. A proposed Resolution was presented appointing Mr. Carl K. Newton, of the law firm of Burke, Williams, and Sorensen, as the new City Attorney. Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING CARL K. NEWTON AS CITY ATTORNEY, PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 5774. 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 and adopted by the following vote of Council: AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A communication was received from the Personnel Board recommending step raise for one employee: Name To Status Effective L. Castle Pol. Officer Step 3 2/22/77 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve recommendation. 339 Page 4 Wall sign on Canyon City Hotel C.Clk. entered mtg. Req. for continuance of"use permit" (Sam's Auto Dismantling) Claim vs. City Res.#6502 apptg.Carl K.Newton,as City Attny. Step Raise 341. AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 223 1977 Page 5 Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1341 conditionally approved a Variance request to permit a reduced side yard setback of 1', instead of the required 51, on property located at 928 N. Soldano Avenue, (Case No. V-492 - James Vanderbeck). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1342 approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow ' a tool and die metal stamping and fabrication in the M-2 Zone, on property located at 421 S. Irwindale Avenue, (Case No. C-187 - Irving Thompson). No action taken by Council. Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1343 conditionally granted a Conditional Use Permit allowing an addition to a non -conforming use (automobile service station without CUP), on pproperty located at 145 N. Azusa Avenue, (Case No. C-1ti8 - Jack Burk). No action taken by Council. Notice was also given that Planning Commission by Resolu- M tion No. 1344 conditionally granted a Variance permitting N reduced lot widths of 50', instead of required 60' and XC reduced lot area of 5,000 sq. ft., instead of the re- quired 6,000 sq. ft., on property located generally on Q the south side of Orkney Street westerly of Azusa Avenue, (Case No. V-489 Azusa Unified School District). Appealed by Council and set for Public Hearing on March 21, 1977. 1 P.C.Res.#1341 cond.appvd. Var.(Case No. V -492 -James Vanderbeck) P.C.Res.#1342 appvd. CUP (Case No. C-187 -Irving Thompson) P.C.Res.#1343 cond.grntd. CUP Case C-18 -Jack Burk) P.C.Res.#1344 cond.grntd. Var.(Case No. 489 Azusa Unified School Dist.) Notice was also given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1345 tion No. 1345 conditionally approved Tentative Tract Map cond.appvd. No. 33321 located generally on the south side of Orkney Tent.Tract Street, westerly of Azusa Avenue (Azusa Unified School Map No -33321 District). Planning Director addressed Council explaining the streets in the new subdivision will lineup with existing streets as follows: A St. Homerest Ave. B St. Grandin Ave. C St. Angeleno Ave. D St. Payson St. E St. Kirkwall St. Mr. Harold Sharp, Representative from Garland Corp., developer of Canyon Cove development, addressed Council requesting deletion of condition number two in P.C. Resolution No. 1345, which requires the extension and improvement of Homerest Ave. The request, he stated, is based upon what the area residents would like to have, and what would be attractive to purchases of homes in the new development. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and carried by roll call to deny request by applicant for deletion of condition No. 2. Councilman Fry dissenting. Notice was further given that Planning Commission by Resolution No. 134b recommended a change of zone class- ification from C-2 to R -3a on property located on the south side of Gladstone Street between Azusa and Donna Beth Avenues, (Case No. Z-193 William Ott). Set for Public Hearing on March 7, 1977. An Ordinance was presented for introductory first reading recommending a zone change from Rlc to R3 on property located at the northeast corner of Tenth Street and Dalton Avenue, (Case Z-192 James Redfern). P.C.Res.#1346 recomm.chng. of zone(Case No.Z-193 Wm. Ott) 1st intro. rdg.Ord.on zone change (Case Z-192 J.Redfern) t C r 343 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 223 1977 Page 6 Councilman Decker offered the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (Zone Change Case No. Z-192 James Redfern). Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. A proposed Resolution was presented establishing a stop Res.#6503 intersection at the corner of Rainbow Drive and Dalton re:stop Avenue. sign Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5396 DESIGNATING STOP INTER- SECTIONS. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be waived. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry 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 A proposed Resolution was presented amending the Res.#6504 Personnel Rules and Regulations. amending Personnel Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: Rules & Regulations A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS AMENDED. 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, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted showing City Treas. a balance of $2,740,847.86, as of January 31, 1977. Financial Statement Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilmm Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file. City Administrator submitted monthly reports from Monthly Rpts. various departments. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. Notice was received from Superintendent of Light & Power Fuel cost of the fuel cost adjustment for February, 1977. adjustment Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to receive and file. 34:5 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1977 Page 7 City Administrator presented revised sale figures for Sale of City City owned property east of Grandin Street and Angeleno owned propty. Avenue, following more accurate survey of property, (Cornejo & and also counter offers from Messers Cornejo and Vasquez) Vasquez for subject property. Revised figures are as follows: Mr. Cornejo's parcel would be $1,300., Mr. Vasquez's parcel would be $220. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison t and unanimously carried by roll call to advise Messers Cornejo and Vasquez of the City's final offer for purchase of property in question. City Administrator presented guide lines for City's Rehab.Loan rehabilitation loan program. During discussion re: loan Program committee, composed of staff member, financial institu- guidelines tion representative and member at large, Mayor Solem appointed Councilman Cruz to serve as member at large. Councilman Cruz accepted. Lfter discussion, it was M Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and carried by roll call to approve interest rate of 4% on loans, to delete from item one (Code Enforcement) of A the guide lines "unless they pose a serious threat to A public health and safety"; committee members to serve on a one year basis, and be appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council. Council members would not be permitted to serve on committee. Councilman Cruz dis- senting. A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant Res.#6505 of Easement for roadway purposes from T.R. and G.J. accptg.Grant ' Wilson. of Easement (Wilson) Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. 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, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem NOES: Councilmen: None ABSENT: Councilmen: None A proposed Resolution was presented accepting a Grant Res.#6506 of Easement 2)r utility purposes from Frank D. Stone. accpt.Grant of Easement Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: (Stone) ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried 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 347 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1977 Page 8 City Administrator submitted regimst from Azusa High, Appvl.City that City purchase a full page ad in its Pop Concert purch.ad in Program, at a cost of $25.00. Az.High's Pop Concert Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz Program and carried to approve request. Councilman Arkison dissenting. Councilman Arkison has requested City of Azusa become Appvl.City ' member of American Public Power Association. Superinten- membership dent of Light & Power presented information on the APPA. in APPA It was the consensus of Council that the Federal Power Act must be amended to make it a more effective statute to protect wholesale purchasers, and the APPA supports the 'Federal Power Commission Reform Act of 1977' to bring the Federal Power Act up-to-date in terms of contemporary problems. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried by roll call to approve appli- cation for membership in APPA. M Director of Public Works requested Council approve Appvl.specs specifications for purchase of a 1977 five yard dump for 1977 truck to be used b the street and water divisions of dump truck � � Y p q the Public Works Department; approve the expenditure of (Pub.Wks. Q $4,000 from revenue sharing funds, and direct the City Dept.) Clerk to advertise for bids. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve request. City Administrator presented request that Council Appvl.attndc. approve attendance of Tom Talbott, City Administrator Fire Service and an elected official at the final national meeting Study Mtg., of the Fire Service Study, to be held in Washington,,, 3/28-30/77 D. C., March 28th through 30th, 1977. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to authorize City Administrator and Tom Talbott to attend meeting; and designate Mayor Solem as elected official to attend. Notice was received of the appointment of Mr. William C. Appvl.appmt. Beresford, as Consumer Service Manager, at Step 4, Wm.Beresford, Range 125.5, effective March 14, 1977. as Con.serv. Mgr.,Light & Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker Power,eff. and unanimously carried to approve appointment. 3/14/77 Notice was received of the resignation of Police Officer Resig.Pol.Off. David Saran, effective February 28, 1977. D.Saran,eff. 2/28/77 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to accept the resignation RND WS MAI'le ,QE 6^/ �/ T FCS' 0R/Cyt He. Notice was received of the resignation of Police Reserve Resig.Pol. Officer Michael J. Starr, effective February 2, 1977. Res.Off., ' M.Starr,eff. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker 2/2/77 and unanimously carried to confirm the resignation. Notice was received of the resignation of Police Officer Resig.Pol.Off. Keith Edwards, effective February 18, 1977. K.Edwards, eff.2/18/77 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to confirm the resignation AAD NIS tARmw Be; �2c-7A &D 6+4 El.IG/giur)/ �(sr -ae. o -/e- ye.9,2. Police Chief submitted request for reimbursement of job Appvl.reimb. related courses completed during year 1976. Captain for job Richard Lara completed courses in Public Administration related at a cost of $82.77. Lieutenant Joseph Molloy completed courses:Capt. courses at California State University in the amount of Lara,Lt.Molloy $109.16, reimbursement requested $100. 349 AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1977 Page 9 Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to approve requests. Notice was received of the appointment of Martin A. Appvl.appmt. Ceniceros, as Equipment Mechanic, at Step 4, Range 119.5, M.Ceniceros, effective March 14, 1977. as Equip. Mech.,eff. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry 3/14/77 and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. City Administrator advised that members of the Washington Mtg.with D.C. law firm, Spegel & McDiarmid, representing the five law firm cities in their law suit against Edison Company, will be Spegel & in the area for a meeting with Council at 7:00 p.m., McDiarmid February 28, 1977, at the Cornhusker Restaurant in Azusa. ' Councilman Arkison noted that among the charitable Rpt.re:CAL, solicitation requests submitted by the City Clerk, there solicitation was one he felt was questionable, Citizens' Action League, request and requested more information. City Clerk indicated that the organization is a qualified exempt charitable organization, however, its particular involvement in the past has caused IRS to qualify its exempt status. Their request for solicitation would run from February date through end of March. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to continue this item to the first meeting in April. City Administrator presented claim against the City by Claim vs Juanita Lorraine Perez, 172 N. Soldano Avenue, Azusa City for alleged damages to car in collision with City street sweeper. Report from Director of Public Works noted that claimant was clearly at fault and recommended that claim be denied, and that a bill for the damages to the street sweeper be sent to the claimant. ' Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried to approve recommendation, and bill for damages be sent to the claimant. City Administrator presented request from City of Baldwin Appvl.req. Park to use City's portable bleachers, for their ground- for use of breaking ceremony on April 2, 1977. City's Bleachers Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve request with the stipulation that City of Baldwin Park furnish insurance CV) N coverage against loss or damage to bleachers. lr" City Administrator presented communication from H. Wendell Remodelling Mounce stating his position on competitive bidding against Civic Aud. Q other architects as relates to A.I.A. City Administrator brought up the fact that matching funds, under Proposition 2 may be available for remodelling the auditorium because of its location in a municipal park. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison and unanimously carried to refer above matter to Community Services Director; and direct City Administrator to secure best estimate from the two architects presently interested ' in remodelling civic auditorium. Notice was received of appointment of Harry Wright, as Appvl.appmt. welder, in the water division of the Public Works Department.H.Wright,as Mr. Wright will be compensated at Range 120.0, Step 1, Welder, in effective Wednesday, February 23, 1977. Wtr.Div.,of Pub.Wks.,eff. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz 2/23/77 and Lnamiously carried to approve the appointment. Notice was received of the appointment of Martin A. Appvl.appmt. Ceniceros, as Equipment Mechanic, at Step 4, Range 119.5, M.Ceniceros, effective March 14, 1977. as Equip. Mech.,eff. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry 3/14/77 and unanimously carried to approve the appointment. City Administrator advised that members of the Washington Mtg.with D.C. law firm, Spegel & McDiarmid, representing the five law firm cities in their law suit against Edison Company, will be Spegel & in the area for a meeting with Council at 7:00 p.m., McDiarmid February 28, 1977, at the Cornhusker Restaurant in Azusa. ' Councilman Arkison noted that among the charitable Rpt.re:CAL, solicitation requests submitted by the City Clerk, there solicitation was one he felt was questionable, Citizens' Action League, request and requested more information. City Clerk indicated that the organization is a qualified exempt charitable organization, however, its particular involvement in the past has caused IRS to qualify its exempt status. Their request for solicitation would run from February date through end of March. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to continue this item to the first meeting in April. L M CV Ms's C� Q 1 1 3511, AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 225 1977 Page 10 In response to a question from Councilman Arkison in regard City's water to City's water supply, Public Works Director reported that supply the supply appears to be ample for the meantime. He is preparing a press release suggesting means of water con- servation for residents of the City. City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6507 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. Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker 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 10:57 p.m. Exec.Session Council reconvened at 11:35 p.m. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry Pol.Chief to and unanimously carried to direct the Chief of Police submit rept. to prepare a report, to be submitted at the next meeting, re:Personnel if possible, covering in detail present staffing pattern in the Police Department; the years of service and senority of the members in that department, including any problems he feels he is encountering re: staffing and providing police protection, and recommendation for solution. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjourment: 11:37 p.m. City Clerk Next Resolution #6508 Next Ordinance #2028