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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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coverage against loss or damage to bleachers.
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City Administrator presented communication from H. Wendell
Remodelling
Mounce stating his position on competitive bidding against
Civic Aud.
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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
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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.
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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
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Next Ordinance #2028