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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 4, 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. E. Nelson of Foursquare Invocation
Gospel Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Solem Roll Call
Absent: Councilmen: Decker, Arkison
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and Counc.Arkison
unanimously carried that Councilman Arkison be excused excused from
from this meeting. mtg.
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak on
this matter it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
report as submitted by Mark Briggs & Associates.
Mayor Solem requested next scheduled item on the agenda,
Urban Futures, Inc. "Senior Citizens Project Feasibility
Analysis" be held until later in the meeting, when
Councilman Decker would be present.
A communication from the President of Mt. View School
PTA, was presented requesting a stop signal on Vernon
'Avenue at Mt. View School. There is a flashing light
at this area, but it does not deter speeding cars as
they come off the freeway. PTA would like Council to
consider a more effective type of stop signal.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to direct the Police Chief and
Director of Public Works to have a.traffic study made of
this area.
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Agenda item 2-a
to be held
until later in
meeting
Req.for stop
sign on Vernon
Ave.at Mt.View
School
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of application for person to person transfer for On Sale 2 S. Irwin -
Beer & Wine - Bona Fide Public Eating place from dale Ave.(Irwin-
Theodore G. Van Dolah to Anna Marie and Louis Winters, Jr., dale Inn)
Also Present: City Attorney Carl Newton, City Adminis-
trator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light
& Power Gerharz, Public Works Maintenance
Superintendent Milak, Chief of Police
Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance, Planning Aide
Frey, Director of Community Services
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Guarrera, Finance Officer Cooney, City
CV
Clerk Solis
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QThere
was a correction to the Minutes of March 21, 1977,
Appvl.Min.
Page 3, Par. 14, should read permanent status, instead of
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step raise. Minutes stand approved as corrected.
as corrected
Plaques were presented to Mrs. Lynn Chase and Mr. Lyle
Plaques pres.
Moritz, for their many years of service to the City of
to L. Chase &
Azusa. Councilman Cruz presented plaque to Mrs. Chase
L. Moritz
and Councilman Fry presented plaque to Mr. Moritz.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for Public Hear-
Pub.Hrg.re:
on the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact on
Neg.Declara-
'ing
improvements at Memorial Park, Slauson Park and Northside
tion of
Park, the Mayor declared the hearing open.
Environmental
Impact on
City Clerk read proof of publication of notice of this
impvmt.of
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 24, 1977.
certain parks
City Administrator presented report from Mark Briggs &
Associates which declared the negative declaration.
There being no one in the audience wishing to speak on
this matter it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
report as submitted by Mark Briggs & Associates.
Mayor Solem requested next scheduled item on the agenda,
Urban Futures, Inc. "Senior Citizens Project Feasibility
Analysis" be held until later in the meeting, when
Councilman Decker would be present.
A communication from the President of Mt. View School
PTA, was presented requesting a stop signal on Vernon
'Avenue at Mt. View School. There is a flashing light
at this area, but it does not deter speeding cars as
they come off the freeway. PTA would like Council to
consider a more effective type of stop signal.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to direct the Police Chief and
Director of Public Works to have a.traffic study made of
this area.
s
Agenda item 2-a
to be held
until later in
meeting
Req.for stop
sign on Vernon
Ave.at Mt.View
School
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control ABC Notice
of application for person to person transfer for On Sale 2 S. Irwin -
Beer & Wine - Bona Fide Public Eating place from dale Ave.(Irwin-
Theodore G. Van Dolah to Anna Marie and Louis Winters, Jr., dale Inn)
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on premises located at 200 S. Irwindale Avenue, known as
the Irwindale Inn.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Clerk submitted request for Council approval for Appvl.E.Bath,
attendance of Mrs. Evelyn Bath, Deputy City Clerk to the Deputy Cty.Clk.
5th Annual City Clerk's Conference to be held in Long to attnd.Conf.
Beach, from April 20 through 22, 1977. Accountable in Long Beach
expenses not to exceed $125., budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
requEt.
The Azusa Boxing Club, Youth Diversion Program requested
permission to hold a novice boxing exhibition at St.
Frances Parish Hall on April 17, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Boy Scout Troop #418 requested approval of waiver of
residency requirement, and also filing deadline for
their fireworks stand at the northeast corner of Foothill
Blvd. and Alosta Avenue.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve waiver of both requests.
Mayor Solem requested next scheduled item on agenda, job
classifications be held until later in the meeting, when
Councilman Decker would be present.
' A communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raise/permanent status for the follow-
ing employees:
Name
To Status Effective
W. Duke Int.Typ.Clerk CETA Step 2 4/18/77
E. Veit Account Clerk OTA Step 2 4/04/77
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
the Personnel Board.
Appvl.Boxing
Exhibition,
to be held
4/17/77
Appvl.waiver
of certain
requirements
for fireworks
stand
Agenda item
3-b held to
later in mtg.
Step Raise/
Perm.Status
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1353
tion No. 1353 set for public hearing a possible amendment
setting Pub.
to the Municipal Code relative to the definition of "garage"
Hrg.
and "carport". No action taken by Council.
Councilman Decker entered meeting at 7:55 p.m.
Counc.Decker
entered mtg.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption
Ord. #2031 re:
rezoning certain property from C-2 to R -3a (Multiple
rezoning cer-
Family Residential Zone), as petitioned by William Ott
tain property
No. Z-193).
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Councilman Cruz offered the Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NUMBER Z-193
WILLIAM OTT).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Ordinance be adopted: Ordinance passed and a-
dopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Fry Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
A proposed resolution was presented granting a Variance
request for reduction in lot area, as petitioned by the
'Azusa Unified School District (Case No. V-489).
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
GRANTING A VARIANCE (Variance Case No. V-489 Azusa
Unified School District).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further
reading be waived.
Cn Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
N that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
In adopted by the following vote of Council:
QAYES: Councilmen: Fry, Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
City Attorney stated that the claim the City of Azusa
has against the state, arising out of mandated costs
for correcting a water situation at wells 4 and 6 in
the amount of $590,532.08, has been denied by the
state; it appears research and litigation may be
' required. He requested authorization from Council
for his law firm, Burke, Williams & Sorensen, to pursue
this research and litigation.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request of City
Attorney.
City Attorney advised legislation has been adopted
requiring cities to adopt a no smoking Ordinance, which
requires no smoking areas in public assembly halls and
buildings; this is part of the California Indoor Clean
Air Act. He further advised that Council could waive
the requirement of the section concerning its own
members, provided that the rights of the non—cookers
are not adversely effected.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried to designate the e14rE half of the City
Auditorium for smokers and the 44k half for non-
smokers, with appropriate signs to be placed; and
further to exempt Council members from requirements as
'provided for in the act. Councilman Cruz Dissenting.
City Attorney reported on SB508, which was introduced
on March 9th of this year. The bill basically provides
limitations relative to the removal of Police Chiefs
from General Law and Charter Cities. He went on to
explain the various requirements prior to removal from
office of Police Chiefs. He noted that the League of
California Cities opposes this bill which would curtail
city's autonomy.
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Res. #6512 re:
Grntg.Var.Az.
Unified School
Dist.
Appvl. City
Atty.represent
City in claim
against state
Requirements
for no smoking
Ordinance
Rpt. on
SB 508
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The preliminary report on Senior Citizens Proposed
Rpt.from Urban
Feasibility Analysis was given to Council by Urban
Futures, Inc.
Futures, Inc.
re: senior
citizens proj.
Messers Rich Beame and Michael Brotemarkle addressed
Council providing additional information and answering
questions. Among questions asked were those dealing
with limitations for use of proposed facilities "o
Azusa residents, only; their response was, it cu.anot be
done. They were also asked if availability could be
to senior citizens, their response was affirma-
'limited
tive. Further questions relative to funding sources,
availability of developers were answered by representa-
tives.
Mr. 0. J. Conforti, 321 S. Enid Avenue addressed Council
providing information relative to difficulty in obtain-
ing developers who are willing t.o.work under conditions
set forth by federally funded programs.
Following discussion by Council, it was
cr) Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
N and unanimously carried to approve continuance of plan
)r with expenditure not to exceed $9,000., and with a
periodic report back to Council from Urban Futures, Inc.
a Communications were submitted by Personnel Board and Change in
Director of Community Services concerning job classifica- job descrip-
tions as follows: tions
1) The substitution of a G.E.D. Certificate in
lieu of a high school diploma in the Training
and Experience section of job description for
Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, with
' no change in salary range.
2) The reclassification of Supervisor of Recrea-
tion position to Recreation Superintendent,
with a salary increase of two and one-half
ranges.
During discussion Councilman Cruz remarked that positions
should be filled from within, whenever possible, instead
of in open examination.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried by roll call to approve requested change in
Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, requiring that
an open examination must be held to fill position.
Councilman Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried to refer change of Supervisor of Recreation
to Recreation Superintendent with attendent rate
schedule change, to budget study; vacancy created by
resignation of Supervisor of Recreation be filled by
open examination. Councilman Cruz dissenting.
'City Attorney advised Council a law was passed which Res. #6513
provides that he, as City Attorney, cannot represent an re:prosecutoria:
individual in a criminal defense unrelated to city responsibilitie:
matters unless the City of Azusa relieves him of any
and all prosecutorial responsibilities on its behalf.
The proposed Resolution would simply relieve him of
these duties on behalf of the City of Azusa.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
RELIEVING THE CITY ATTORNEY OF ALL PROSECUTORIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES.
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Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
City Administrator presented claim against the City by
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
Carolyn Hammers, 534 N. Barbara Avenue, Azusa for alleged
City
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
was made by the Light & Power Department. After investi-
adopted by the following vote of Council:
gation by City Administrator it was his recommendation to
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
NOES: Councilmen: None
and unanimously carried that claim be denied.
Councilmen: Arkison
Claim vs
'ABSENT:
Notice was received from the Superintendent of Light &
Fuel Cost
Power of fuel cost adjustment for April, 1977.
Adjustment
A motion was made by Councilman Fry to deny claim.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
to further discussion Councilman Fry retracted
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Following discussion and presentation by Mr. Peter, affected
Superintendent of Light & Power requested Council approval
Certain Items
to declare obsolete radio equipment in his department
declared sur-
investigate condition of trees and report back to Council.
as surplus, and arrange for its sale or disposal.
plus
C,
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
intersection at
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and unanimously carried to approve request.
Data collected satisfied the requirements for a four-
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Mayor's Committee on Aging requested Council appointment
Mayor's Comm.
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of the following persons to this committee:
on Aging
Committee
Mrs. Gertrude Kinkade
Appt'd.
Mrs. Margaret Rogers
Mr. John W. Andrews
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of persons
named.
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Mayor's Committee on Aging requested City explore possi-
Snr.Citizens
bility of use of Citrus College Transportation facilities,
transporta-
for urgent problem of transportation for senior citizens.
tion
(tabled)
It was the consensus of Council to table this matter
pending investigation of possibility of federal funding.
City Administrator presented claim against the City by
Claim vs
Carolyn Hammers, 534 N. Barbara Avenue, Azusa for alleged
City
damage to refrigerator, after a "high consumption" check
was made by the Light & Power Department. After investi-
gation by City Administrator it was his recommendation to
deny the claim.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that claim be denied.
City Administrator presented claim against the City by
Claim vs
Edward J. Peter, 723 Glen Lyn Drive, Azusa for alleged
City
loss of two palm trees after being trimmed by Light &
Power Department.
A motion was made by Councilman Fry to deny claim.
to further discussion Councilman Fry retracted
'Subsequent
his motion.
Following discussion and presentation by Mr. Peter, affected
property owner and claimant, it was the consensus of
Council as expressed by Mayor Solem to have City staff
investigate condition of trees and report back to Council.
The traffic engineering study at intersection of Fifth
Appvl.4-way sto;
Street and Rockvale Avenue, as requested by Council,
intersection at
was conducted by Public Works and Police Departments.
5th & Rockvale
Data collected satisfied the requirements for a four-
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way stop intersection, however, they did not satisfy the
requirements for a traffic signal.
Director of Public Works and Police Chief recommended
that Council approve establishment of a four-way stop
intersection at this area and direct the City Attorney
to prepare necessary resolution.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
Planning Director requested Council approval of unpaid
leave of absence for Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Senior Secretary
in the Planning Department. Mrs. Brown is requesting 7
weeks of unpaid leave of absence from July 11 through
August 26, 1977; her earned vacation time and leave will
be used for her forthcoming marriage and honeymoon.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
M Police Chief requested an additionalleave of absence
CV without pay from :March 25 through April 5, 1977', for
Mrs. Margaret McVicker, Dispatcher, as ordered by her
doctor.
Q Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried that request be granted.
Police Chief submitted termination of Mrs. Elizabeth
Summers, Probationary Police Clerk, effective April 9,
1977.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve termination.
Police Chief submitted appointment of Miss Marlene
Ryll as Probationary Police Clerk, effective April 11,
1977.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the appointment.
Director of Public Works submitted resignation of
Ernest Breceda, Maintenance ?Pian I (CETA), in the
Street Division of the Public Works Department,
effective March 31, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to confirm the resignation.
Consumer Service Manager submitted resignation of Air.
Jose I,Iartinez for purpose of retirement on disability,
effective April 4, 1977. Mr. I4artinez has been
employed by the City for 31 years.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation, and
'prepare plaque for presentation.
A request was submitted by Mrs. Irene Gilbertson,
Assistant Director of Civil Defense to attend the
Annual Election Meeting of the Southern California
Emergency Services Association and 0£fice of Emergency
Services, Region I & VI, Quarterly Meeting to be held
April 14-15, 1977, in Santa Barbara. Accountable expenses
not to exceed $100., and budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roil call to approve the
request.
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Appvl.lv.of
absence for
D.Brown,Sr.
Sec.in Plan-
ning Dept.
Appvl.addnl.lv.
of absence with-
out pay for M.
McVicker, Disp.
in P.D.
Appvl.termina.
E.Summers,Prob.
Pol.Clk,eff.
4/9/77
Appvl.appmt.M.
Ryll,as Prob.
Pol.Clk.,eff.
4/11/77
Accptnc.resig.
E.Breceda,Maint.
Man I (CETA),
eff. 3/31/77
Resig.of J.
Martinez,eff.
4/4/77
Appvl.attndc.I.
Gilbertson at
SCESA, mtg., in
Santa Barbara
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A regie st was submitted by Mrs. Irene Gilbertson, Appvl.attndc. I.
Assistant Director of Civil Defense to attend the Gilbertson at
DCPA Sponsored Training in California for FY77. OES/DCPA training
sessions
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Superintendent of Light w- Power requested approval of Appvl.attndc.H.
his attendance at the California Municipal Utilities Gerharz at CMUA
Association Board of Governors meeting in Sacramento, Bd.of Governors
'April 15, 1977. Approximate cost $75, and budgeted Mfg.
funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that request be approved.
Police Chief submitted request for Council approval of Appvl.attndc. G.
attendance of Lt. Gilbert Trujillo at the California Trujillo at rec-
Association of Records Annual Training Conference to be ords conf.
held at Anaheim, May 20 through 21, 1977; with advance
accountable expenses of $73. This is a budgeted item.
Cn Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
C4 and unanimously carried that request be granted.
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'a of Mr. Michael. Lenihan as Police Reserve Officer, Lenihan, Pol.
effective April 5, 1977. Res.Off.,eff.
4/5/77
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
Finance Officer submitted 1977-78 preliminary budget Prelim.budget
to Council, for its consideration. presented
Police Chief submitted resignation of Mrs. Gwendolyn Accptnc.resign.
Miller limited term Police Clerk -Dispatcher, effective G.Miller,eff.
April 2, 1977. Mrs. Miller is resigning in order to 4/2/77,& appvl.
accept a full time position with the Light & Power appmt.as Meter
Department, as a Meter Reader at Step 1, Range 115.5, Reader,eff.
effective April 4, 1977. 4/4/77
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept resignation as limited
term Police Clerk -Dispatcher, ;and approve appointment as
Meter Reader.
City Administrator submitted claim against the City by Claim vs
Bunyan Grenner, 315 Arden Avenue, Glendale, for alleged City
damage to vehicle due to malfunctioning traffic signal
at Arrow Hwy. and Cerritos Avenue. After investigation
by Director of Public Works which disclosed City was not
negligent in the maintenance of the traffic signals, it
was his recommendation that the claim be denied.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to deny the claim.
Notice was received from Police Chief of the resignation Accptnc.resig.
'of Mrs. Lupe Enri-quez, Police Clerk, effective April 13, L.Enriquez,Pol.
1977. Clk.,eff.4/13/77
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Notice was received
from the Police
Chief of appointment
Appvl.appmt.R.
of Mr. Ray Alvarez
as limited term
Police Clerk -Dispatcher,
Alvarez,as limit(
effective April 5,
1977.
term Pol.Clk.-
Dispatcher,eff.
Moved by Councilman
Cruz, seconded
by Councilman Decker
4/5/77
and unanimously carried
to approve
the appointment.
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A communication was received from Supervisor Pete Schabarum, Appvl.install.
offering counties financial assistance for installation of traffic signal
a traffic signal at Irwindale Avenue and First Street. @1st St. &
This signal to be at entrance to Santa Fe Recreational Irwindale Ave.
area, and costs will be borne by County of Los Angeles,
City of Azusa and Irwindale. Azusa's proportionate share
is $13,700., and funds can be taken from the 2106 Gas
Tax Account.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and carried by roll call to approve the allocation of
$13,700. for installation of proposed signal at inter-
section of First Street and Irwindale Avenue. Councilman
Cruz dissenting.
Planning Director's report on non -conforming use businesses, Rpt.re:non-
which had been continued from a former meeting, was again conforming
Police Chief submitted notification of appointment of Appvl.appmt.
the following persons as Probationary Police Officers: of 3 Prob.
Mr. Douglas Ernst, effective April 5, Mr. Frank Grasso, Pol.Officers
effective April 6, and Mr. Jeffrey Powell, effective
April 7, 1977. Appointments contingent upon candidates
successfully passing a physical examination, compensation
will be Step 1, Range 123.5.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve appoint-
ments.
'Mayor Solem submitted the name of Mrs. Catalina Ramirez Appmt.mbr.to
as member of the finance committee for Lcw Income Housing finance comm.
Loan Program. of Low Income
Housing Loan
Following extended discussion, during which Councilman Program
Fry indicated that he would like to have applicant submit
a resume, and views given concerning this matter by Mr.
0. J. Conforti, and Mr. Art Morales, it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Solem to
appoint Mrs. Ramirez to finance committee. Motion failed
by the following vote of Council:
brought before Council. Status of three businesses in
businesses in
report: Jack Palo, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Sam's Auto
City
Dismantling, 760 W. Foothill Blvd., and Azusa Upholstery,
217 N. Azusa Avenue, was discussed by Council and City
Attorney. City Attorney explained options re: amendment
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to the Municipal Code.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
aand
unanimously carried that the matter be referred to
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Planning Commission for investigation and recommendation
to Council, with a report to affected property owners
indicating suggested alternatives.
Notice was received from the Police Chief of appointment
Appvl.appmt.H.
of Mrs. Helen Diaz as Probationary Police Clerk, effec-
Diaz,as Prob.
five April 14, 1977.
Pol.Clk.,eff.
4/14/77
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve appointment.
A request was received from Edward Cooney, Finance
Appvl.attndc.E.
Officer and Joseph Guarrera, Director of Community
Cooney, & J.
Services for authorization to attend seminars at the
Guarrera at
Sacramento Convention Center on May 19 and 20, 1977-
seminars
Accountable expenses of $150. are requested for each,
and budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that both regtests
be granted.
Police Chief submitted notification of appointment of Appvl.appmt.
the following persons as Probationary Police Officers: of 3 Prob.
Mr. Douglas Ernst, effective April 5, Mr. Frank Grasso, Pol.Officers
effective April 6, and Mr. Jeffrey Powell, effective
April 7, 1977. Appointments contingent upon candidates
successfully passing a physical examination, compensation
will be Step 1, Range 123.5.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve appoint-
ments.
'Mayor Solem submitted the name of Mrs. Catalina Ramirez Appmt.mbr.to
as member of the finance committee for Lcw Income Housing finance comm.
Loan Program. of Low Income
Housing Loan
Following extended discussion, during which Councilman Program
Fry indicated that he would like to have applicant submit
a resume, and views given concerning this matter by Mr.
0. J. Conforti, and Mr. Art Morales, it was
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Solem to
appoint Mrs. Ramirez to finance committee. Motion failed
by the following vote of Council:
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AYES: Councilmen: Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry
ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Councilman Fry reiterated his request to have Mrs. Ramirez
submit a resume.
Mr. Art Morales, 337 N. Soldano Ave., addressed Council Remarks by
asking if policy re: open meetings by governmental bodies, A.Morales
'specifically the Personnel Board, had been changed. He
indicated that door to meeting place was locked during a
recent Personnel Board meeting. City Administrator
answered that no changes have been made, Personnel Clerk
merely forgot to unlock door for meeting. Mayor Solem
asked that this situation be investigated and remedied.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res. #6514
of warrants by the City. Claims &
Demands
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Cr) ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING
N THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
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x Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Resolution
be adopted.
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of
Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
'ABSENT: Councilmen: Arkison
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to Adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:10 p.m.
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Next Ordinance #2032
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CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM AZUSA, CALIF. TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1977 7:00 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
regular session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Administrator Dangleis, Finance
Officer Cooney, Police Chief Elkins,
' Fire Chief Torrance, Superintendent
of Light & Power Gerharz, City Clerk
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City Administrator requested authorization to hire six
(6) temporary employees for clean up week, commencing
May 2, 1977 and extending for two (2) weeks. Workers
would be compensated at Step 1 Range 114.5, Maintenance
Man I. Employment is required due to CETA delay in
Congress.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
City Administrator presented Budget Account #7000 (Light)
for review by Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #7000
as submitted.
City Administrator presented Budget Account #5210 (Police)
and Budget Account #5240 (Animal Control), for review by
Council.
Councilman Cruz left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Accounts
#5210 and #5240 with the exception of Object Account
#440, in both accounts, to be held in abeyance.
City Administrator presented Budget Account #5220 (Fire)
for review by Council.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5220
with the exception of Object Account #440 to be held in
abeyance.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Appvl.temp.
employment
clean -up -week
Light
c� #7000
Police
Acct. #5210
Animal Control
Acct. #p524
Counc.Cruz
left mtg.
Fire
TC -FE. #5220
Fire Chief requested an addition to Budget Account #5220 Object Acct.
(Fire) Object Account #330, of $250 making account in the #330 (Fire)
amount of $500 vice $250; necessitated to permit amended
additional man to attend arson seminar.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve Budget Account #5220
as amended.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:36 p.m.
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city Clerk
Next Resolution #6520
Next Ordinance #2032
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