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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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. Paul Farrell of First Invocation
Christian Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Roll Call
Arkison, Solem
' Also Present: City Attorney Carl Newton, City Adminis-
trator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light
& Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works
Wells, Chief of Police Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Planning Director Fitzsimmons,
Director of Community Services Guarrera,
Finance Officer Cooney, City Clerk Solis
There being no additions or corrections, Minutes of April 4, Appvl.Min.
1977, stand approved as written. 4/4/77
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his Bids for Proj.
m office at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 1977, for 560,equipping
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equipping of Well No. 7, Project No. 560. Well No. 7
M City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of (Pylon, Inc.
Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on Low Bidder)
Q March 31, and April 7, 1977.
Two bids were received as follows:
Pylon, Inc. $60,135•
Taymech 61,643.
Director of Public Works recommended that Council award
the contract for equipping Well No. 7 to Pylon,. Inc.,
low bidder in the amount of $60,135., direct the City Clerk
'to return bid guarantee to the unsuccessful bidder 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
recommendation of Director of Public Works.
City Clerk announced that bids were opened in his office Bids for Proj.
at 10:00 a'.m. on Thursday, April 14, 1977, to furnish 565,furnish
pipe and fittings to connect reservoirs 2 and 5 with new pipe & fittings
well No. 7, Project No. 565. connect Reser-
City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of voirs 2 & 5
Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on with well No -7
March 31 and April 7, 1977.
(Ameron,Inc.
Two bids were received as follows: Low Bidder)
Ameron, Inc., Pipe Division $15,909.54
United States Pipe and
Foundry Co. $17,304.50
Director of Public Works recommended that Council award
contract for Project 565, furnish pipe and fittings to
connect reservoirs 2 and 5 with well No. 7, to Ameron,
Inc., Pipe Division in the amount of $15,909.54, direct
the City Clerk to return bid guarantee to the unsuccess-
ful bidder and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call to
accept recommendation of Director of Public Works.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1977
Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control
of application for On -Sale General Bona Fide Public
Eating Place, person to person transfer from Leonard E.
Gauron to Henry Flores on premises located at 310 N.
Citrus Avenue, Don Enrique Restaurant.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Clerk presented claim vs City by Antonio M.
'Gonzales, 451 W. Foothill Blvd., Apt. 21, Azusa,
guardian ad litem for Anna Bertha Gonzales, for alleged
physical injuries incurred when struck by City vehicle,
on January d, 1977.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to deny and refer to City's
insurance carrier.
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ABC Notice
n Enr que
Restaurant
310 N.Citrus
Ave.
Claim vs City
A claim was presented under the current allowed $1,000. Claim vs City
deductible by Isabelle Gonzalez, 236 N. San Gabriel
Avenue, Azusa, for broken window resulting from policeman
and suspect struggle. After investigation Police Chief
recommended that City pay the claim.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that City pay
above claim, and City Administrator be authorized to
ascertain the amount to be paid.
City Clerk advised Council that the 30 day extension of
time granted to owners of building at 638 N. Azusa
Avenue, ended on April 18th, and requested Council
authorize another extension for rehabilitation of above
building, to the Council Meeting of May 2, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the
meeting of May 2, 1977.
A.".communication was received from the Personnel Board
recommending step raise/permanent status for the follow-
ing employees:
Name
Exte nsion
granted for
rehabilitation
of bldg.6381
N.Azusa Ave.
Step Raise/
Perm.Status
M.
Avalos
Maint.Man I, CETA
Step 4
5/1/77
J.
Guarrera
Dir.Commun.Serv.
Perm.Stat.(no inc.)
5/2/0%77
R.
Loken
Firefighter
Step 2
4
Wm.
Masten
Firefighter
Step 2
4/20/77
G.
Waldon
Pol.Officer
Step 3
4/20/77
T.
Willis
Pol.Officer
Step 3
4/20/77
L.
Workman
Pol.Clerk
Step 4
4/22/77
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded
by Councilman Decker
and
unanimously carried to approve
recommendation of
Personnel
Board.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1354 conditionally granted a Variance request to
permit waiver of the two -car garage requirement on
property located at 249 E. Mason Street. (Case No. V-494
Joe Avalos) No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu-
tion No. 1355 recommended to City Council a change of
zone from "P" to C-3 on the property located at the SW
corner of Foothill Blvd. and Azusa Avenue. (Case No.
Z-194 Cor Van Beek). Hearing set before Council on
May 2, 1977•
P.C.Res. #1354
(Case No.V-494
Joe Avalos)
P.C.Res.#13 55
(Case Z-194
Cor Van Beek)
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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1977
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission by
Resolution No. 1356 conditionally approved a Variance
permitting an over -height fence of 51, instead of
permitted 42% within a required front setback and side
yard setback adjacent to a side street, on property
located at 304 N. Angeleno Avenue. (Case No. V-496
Jess Alva). No action taken by Council.
A proposed Resolution was presented designating a stop
intersection at Rockvale Avenue at Fifth Street and
Fifth Street at Rockvale Avenue.
Councilman Decker 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 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 designating the
easterly half of the audience seating area of the City
Council Chamber as no smoking area, and that signs be
posted designating said portion of the Council Chamber
as a no smoking area.
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DESIGNATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHAMBER AS NO SMOKING AREAS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted show-
ing a balance of $2,833,800.67, as of March 31, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator submitted monthly report from the
Fire Department.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman
Decker and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was received from the Superintendent of Light &
Power that City entered into an Agreement for Instal-
lation and Removal of Electric Distribution Facilities
for Supplying Electrical Energy for Power and Lighting
Service with Mr. George Caras, dba Carousel Liquor
Mart, 801 W. Gladstone Street, Azusa. A charge of
$1,500 was required for this agreement.
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P.C.Res.#1356
(Case No.V-496
Jess Alva)
Res. #6515
stop
intersection
Res. #6516
no smoking
areas
City Treas.
Financial
Statement
Monthly Rpt.
Notice of
Electrical
Agreement
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Arkison and unanimously carried to receive and file.
City Administrator recommended Council support AB 468 Council to
authored by Assemblyman Lancaster, which supports support
construction of the 210 freeway to its completion at AB 468
San Bernardino, Ca. He also advised that the Regional
Transportation Plan does not include any improvements
to this route in the next 20 years.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried Council support AB 468, and direct
City Administrator to so advise our legislators.
Police Chief submitted agreement with Los Angeles County Appvl.agmt.w/
Sheriff's Department for use of equipment installed at L.A.Sheriff's
the Azusa Police Department to provide criminal history Dept.
information.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve subject agreement, and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
The claim for loss of palm trees at 723 Glen Lyn which Claim vs City
had been deferred, by Council, pending further investi-
gation, was again presented. The Director of Community
A Services and Park Superintendent inspected trees in
question and it was their consensus of opinion that
City bears no responsibility, and recommended claim be
denied.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried that the claim be denied.
'Police Chief submitted for Council approval extended Appvl.l.v.of
leave of absence without pay for Mrs. Margaret McVicker, absence with -
Dispatcher in the Police Department. This request is a out pay
continuation from April 8 through 19, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Notice was received of Mayors and Council Members Appvl.Conf.
Legislative Conference to be held in Sacramento Community for Mayors &
Convention Center, May 16 through 18, 1977. Counc.Mbrs.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decle r
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve attendance
by Mayor, Council Members and the City Administrator.
City Treasurer requested Council approval for his Appvl.attndc.
attendance at the California 'Municipal Treasurers' City Treas.at
Association Annual Seminar to be held in Newport Conference
Beach, from April 26 through 29, 1977; expenditures not to
exceed $150., budgeted funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that request be
granted.
'Fire Chief requested Council approval for his attendance Appvl.attndc.
at the California Asscciation of Foresters and Fire Fire Chief to
Wardens Seminar to be held at Mt. Craigs Camp, Malibu Seminar
Hills from May 4 through 6, 1977, with advance of $25.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Fire Chief requested Council approval of his attendance Appvl.attndc.
at the Fire Administrative Institute to be held in San Fire Chief at
Jose from May 23 through 27, 1977; with advance accountable institute
expenses of $200. and use of department vehicle.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve both
requests.
Fire Chief requested Council approval for a one shift Appvl.l-shift
leave of absence for Capt. William Franklin to attend lv.of absence
the California Conference of Arson Investigators Work- for Capt.Wm.
shop to be held in Sonora, Ca., from April 20 through Franklin to
225 1977; with advance of $15 for registration fee. attend work-
shop
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve request.
Notice was received of resignation of Mr. Martin Notice of
Ceniceros, Equipment Mechanic, as of April 15, 1977. resignation
M.Ceniceros,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz Equipp Mech.
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. eff.4/15/77
Finance Officer
submitted
request
for Council approval
Appvl.appmt.
of appointment of
Mr. Ray
Ramos as
Equipment Mechanic
Ray Ramos,as
at Step 1, Range
119.5, effective
April 18, 1977.
Equi pp Mech.,
eff.4/18/77
Moved by Councilman
Cruz,
seconded
by Councilman Fry
and unanimously
carried to
approve
appointment of
Mr. Ray Ramos as
Equipment
Mechanic.
The Public Works and Police Departments submitted completed Traffic Study -
traffic engineering study at Vernon Avenue and Second Vernon Ave. &
Street as requested by Council. After investigation of Second St.
traffic counts for both vehicles and pedestrians and
accident histories the data did not satisfy the warrants
for establishment of a stogy, sign on Vernon Avenue, nor
a signal at that location.
It was recommended by Director of Public Works and Chief
of Police that Council authorize the installation of a
flashing red and flashing yellow traffic signal on
Vernon Avenue at the intersection of Second Street. It
is estimated that the traffic control device will cost
approximately $20,000., and select system gas tax funds
can be used for this project.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
the Director of Public Works and Chief of Police.
Notice was received of resignation of Officer Timothy Notice resig.
Willis, effective May 1, 1977. Off.T.Willis,
eff. 5/1/77
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Police Chief requested Council approval of appointment Appvl.appmts.
Police Officer Wayne Ikola, effective April 25, 1977, and Pol.Officers
Mr. Stan Zahrt, effective May 2, 1977, with compensation W.Ikola,eff.
at Range 123.5, Step 1 for each officer. 4/25/77 & S.
Zahrt,eff.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz 5/2/77
and unanimously carried to approve both appointments.
A proposed Resolution was presented approving the streets Res. #6517
and highways deficiency study Section 2156 of the Streets appvg. 2156
and Highways Code, which indicates all future deficiencies Rpt.
and needs in the City's select system of streets.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS DEFICIENCY REPORT
REQUIRED BY SECTION 2156 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE.
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call 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
A proposed Resolution was presented approving the appli-
cation for 1976 state grant monies for acquiring lands
and developing facilities for public recreation and
historical purposes.
Councilman Decker, offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR 1976 STATE GRANT MONIES.
M Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
04 Arkison and unanimously carried by roll call that
in further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
p 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
Mayor Solem appointed Mr. Miguel Zavala, Sr., as member
of the Planning Commission to fill vacancy created by
resignation of Robert Snyder.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve appoint-
ment.
Mayor Solem appointed Mr. Anthony Ortuno as member of
finance committee of the Low Income Housing Loan Program.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve appoint-
ment.
Mayor Solem announced the forthcoming retirement dinner
for Mrs. Hilda Eastman to be held at Michael's Restaurant
on May 4, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to authorize attendance by
Council Members and their wives.
Councilman Cruz brought to Council's attention residents
complaints relative to the long stretch of street between
Azusa Avenue and Vernon Avenue, on First Street on which
speeding takes place. It was the consensus of Council
that Police Chief investigate situation and determine what
traffic control might be implemented.
Councilman Decker requested additional information re:
complaints by Architect Wendell Mounce, relative to
possible legal action he may bring against the City
as a result of remarks made by Public Works Director to
Monterey Park city personnel.
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Res. #6518
appvg. app.
for state
grant monies
Appvl.appmt.
M.Zavala,Sr.,
as P.C.mbr.
Appvl.appmt.
A.Ortuno mbr.
fin.comm.Low
Income Housing
Loan Prgm.
Retirement
Dinner
Speeding
complaints
on First St.
Complaints
by Wendell
Mounce
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Public Works Director addressed Council and explained
reason for his remarks which were in terms of the
universally accepted practice of exchanging information
between cities of the qualifications and experience of
contractors and other services.
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
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday,
April 26, 1977, in the City Hall conference room.
Time of Adjournment: 8:50 p.m.
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Next Ordinance #2032
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Following discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to request Public Works Director
prepare report for review by the City Attorney t'or sub-
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sequent presentation to Council at its next meeting.
Councilman Arkison requested a report on California
Rpt. on Ca.
Municipal Utilities Association. City Administrator and
Municipal
Superintendent of Light & Power reported that meeting did
Util.Assoc.
not really provide any new information relative to status
of problem with the Public Utility Commission. Informa-
tion imparted at meeting dealt merely with items of which
city is aware.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment
Res. #6519
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of warrants by the City.
Warrants
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Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF b]HICH 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
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday,
April 26, 1977, in the City Hall conference room.
Time of Adjournment: 8:50 p.m.
City ler
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Next Ordinance #2032
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