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AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, AUGUST 15., 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 Monsignor Robert J. Stein of St. Invocation
Frances of Rome Church.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried, by roll call, to direct the City
Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance for change of zone
from R2 to R3a on subject property.
Deputy City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bids for
Office of the City Clerk on Thursday, August 11, 1977, for 1977 5 -Yard
one 1977 5 -yard dump truck. dump truck
'Deputy City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication
of Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on
July 28, 1977.
One bid was received as follows:
Peck Road Ford Truck Sales, Inc.
$11,738.70
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that
Council accept the bid of Peck Road Ford Truck Sales, Inc.,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,Roll
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Arkison, Solem
Also Present: Acting City Attorney Lennard, City Adminis-
trator Dangleis, Superintendent of Light &
Power Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Police Chief Elkins, Acting Fire Chief Schaad,
Planning Director Fitzsimmons, Finance Officer
Cooney, Deputy City Clerk Bath.
There was a correction to the minutes of August 1, 1977,
Appvl. minutes
Page 6, Par. 10, Step 3 should read Step 1, minutes stand
8/1/77 as
approved as corrected.
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Mayor Solem presented a plaque to Mr. Joe Molloy, former
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Lieutenant in the Police Department.
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The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for a Public
Pub.Hrg. re:
Hearing for a change of zone from R2 to R3 on property
zone change
at 424, 4241, and 428 North Angeleno Avenue, as petitioned
(Case Z-197
by Mrs. Edelmira R. Torres; the Mayor declared the hearing
Edelmira R.
open.
Torres)
Deputy City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication
of notice of hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
August 4, 1977, and also noted affidavit of posting on
August 5, 1977.
There being no one in the audience to represent the peti-
tioner, Planning Director advised Council, that subject
property presently has two older single family residences.
Petitioner plans to demolish these structures and provide
rental units. It was the recommendation of the Planning
Commission that subject property be rezoned from R2 to R3a.
There being no one else in the audience wishing to be
heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried, by roll call, to direct the City
Attorney to prepare necessary Ordinance for change of zone
from R2 to R3a on subject property.
Deputy City Clerk announced that bids were opened in the Bids for
Office of the City Clerk on Thursday, August 11, 1977, for 1977 5 -Yard
one 1977 5 -yard dump truck. dump truck
'Deputy City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication
of Notice Inviting Bids published in the Azusa Herald on
July 28, 1977.
One bid was received as follows:
Peck Road Ford Truck Sales, Inc.
$11,738.70
It was recommended by the Director of Public Works that
Council accept the bid of Peck Road Ford Truck Sales, Inc.,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the
recommendation of the Director of Public Works.
A proposed Resolution was presented fixing the rates
of taxes and levying taxes for the purpose of raising the
sums of money necessary to be raised by taxation upon
the taxable property of the City of Azusa, as a revenue
to carry on the various departments for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1977.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE RATES OF TAXES AND LEVYING TAXES FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 13 1977•
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that 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 fixing the amount of
money necessary to be raised by taxation, for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1977.
Councilman Cruz offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
FIXING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
that 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
Deputy City Clerk presented claim vs City by Christine
and Robert Tieger, et al, for the wrongful death of
son George Simmons aka George Tieger in the Azusa City
jail, on August 2, 1976. It was noted that this claim
had been submitted after the 100 days period provided
by the law.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to reject claim by reason of
claimant's failure to present a timely claim within the
meaning of the TORT Claim Act - 900 et seq, of the Govern-
ment Code.
Res. #6561
fixing
rates of
taxes
Res. #6562
fixing amt.
of money to
be raised
Claim vs
City
Notice was
received from the Alcoholic
Beverage Control of
ABC Notice
an On Sale
General - Public Premises license
application
W. oot-
from James
N. and Rose B. Erikson for
self incorporation,
hill Blvd.
on premises
located at 927 W. Foothill
Blvd. (Carolyn's)
(Carolyn's)
No action taken
by Council.
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Notice was received from the Alcoholic Beverage Control
of an On Sale Beer and Food, Person to Person license
application transfer from Johanna P. Townsend to Mary C.
and James D. Lindner, on premises located at 181-83 E.
Gladstone St. (Brownie's Tavern). No action taken by
Council.
A request was received from the Azusa Boxing Club to hold
' a novice boxing exhibition at the St. Frances Parish
Grounds on August 21, 1977. The participants are all
novices and strict safety regulations will be observed.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve request.
ABC Notice
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Gladstone
Gladstone St.
(Brownie's
Tavern)
Appvl.req.frm.
Az.Boxing
Club to hold
boxing
exhibition
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raises/
recommending step raises/permanent status for the following Perm.Status
employees:
Name
E. Vasquez, Lineman Helper
H. Wright, Welder
To Status Effective
Step 3 08/17/77
Step 2 Perm.Sntt 08/23/77
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
There was discussion
on
the Personnel Board's recommenda-
Meter Reader
tion re Meter Reader
job
requirements. Mayor Solem stated
job require -
it was not the intent
of
Council to have the Board receive
ments -
and file, but rather
to
evaluate requirement of one (1)
evaluation
year public contact,
for
the Meter Reader position.
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
carried by roll call to eliminate the one (1) year public
contact requirement from the Meter Reader ob description.
Councilman Arkison dissenting.
Council directed City Administrator to have a review of the
job description for Meter Reader at the next Council meeting.
The matter of the Personnel Clerk position was again brought Personnel Clerk
before Council. job position
After extended discussion, it was the consensus of opinion
that the job specifications for Personnel Clerk should
remain as they presently are. Any further consideration
of the Personnel Clerk position would be held in abeyance
pending the outcome of the election on proposed amendment
to the Civil Service Ordinance, in November, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Mayor Solem and unani-
mously carried by roll call to advise the Personnel Board
of Council's action to leave the job specifications for position
of Personnel Clerk as they are at the present time.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C. Res. #1390
No. 1390, conditionally approved a Variance to allow aappvd. Var.
reduced side yard setback of "0" ft. instead of required (V-518 Edward
5" ft. for an attached 2 car garage. (Case V-518 Seidner)
Edward Seidner). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C. Res -#1391
No. 1391 conditionally approved a Conditional Use Permit cond.appvd.
to allow the addition of a drive -up window to an existing CUP (case C -
McDonald's Restaurant. (Case N. C-194 Wayne C. Snyder) 194 Wayne C.
No action taken by Council. Snyder)
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Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolution P.C.Res.#1392
No. 1392 conditionally approved a Variance to permit a cond.appvd.Var.
reduced side yard setback of 3' - 6" instead of required (V-519 Salvador
5' on property at 941 W. Third Street. (Case V-519 R. Salse)
Salvador R. Salse). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commissicn by Resolution
No. 1393 denied a Variance to permit a reduced lot width
' of 32' instead of required 60' and a reduced lot area of
4,480 sq. ft. instead of required 6,000 sq. ft., on
proparty at 231-235 N. San Gabriel Avenue. (Case V-520
John Rayburn) No action taken by Council.
P.C.Res.#1393
denied Var.req.
(V-520 John
Rayburn)
A proposed Resolution was presented determining that a Res. #6563
former City employee, Michael Russo, is not incapacitated determining
for the performance of duties and should not be retired disabilit
for disability. (M. Russ
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
d' FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE,
MICHAEL RUSSO, IS NOT INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE
x OF DUTIES AND SHOULD NOT BE RETIRED FOR DISABILITY
Q (SECTION 21025, GOVERNMENT CODE).
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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
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 Section 3.019 Res. #6564
of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations relating to the amending Psnl.
election of a Personnel Board Member by the classified Rule 3.019
employees of the City.
Councilman Fry offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 3.019 OF THE CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE ELECTION OF PERSONNEL BOARD
MEMBERS BY CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker and
unanimously carried by roll call that further reading be
waived.
Moved by Councilman Fry, 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
A proposed Resolution was presented calling and providing
for a special election to be held November 8, 1977, for
purpose of submitting to the qualified voters, an
Ordinance relating to amending the Civil Service Ordinance.
Res. #6565
calling a
Special Muni.
Election on
Nov. 8, 1977
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Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR, AND GIVING NOTICE
OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID
CITY ON NOVEMBER 83 19773 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING
TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID CITY AN ORDINANCE
RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND CONSOLIDATING SAID ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON SAID DATE.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried by
reading be waived.
seconded by Councilman Cruz
roll call that further
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ef' ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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A proposed Resolution was presented requesting the County
Superintendent of Schools to consolidate a Special Munici-
pal Election of the Cit yy with the School District Election
to be held on November t, 1977.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REQUESTING THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
'ELECTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 81
1977, WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 8, 1977, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5342 OF THE
EDUCATION CODE.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried by
reading be waived.
seconded by Councilman Cruz
roll call that further
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: Arkison
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Councilman Arkison questioned if a change could be made on
the amending Ordinance to the Civil Service Ordinance;
Section 2.32.050 Probationary Period. The amendment now
requests that probationary period be changed from six (6)
months to one (1) year for all personnel. Councilman
Arkison requested the amendment be changed to read, from
one (1) year to three (3) years.
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Mayor Solem
that probationary period be changed to three years instead
of one year as called for in the amending Ordinance.
Motion failed by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Arkison
NOES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Solem
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted showing
a balance of $3,000,784.85, as of July 315 1977.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file,
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Res. #6566
requesting
consolidation
for Muni.Elec.
w/School Dist.
Election
Remarks re
probationary
period change
for all City
Personnel
City Treas.
Fin. Statement
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City Administrator submitted monthly reports from various Monthly
City Departments. Reports
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
Notice was submitted of the election of Mrs. Lydia M. Notice of
Wheelehan as Chairman and Mr. Larry R. Sandoval as Vice election of
' Chairman of the Library Commission. L.Wheelehan
& L.Sandoval
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz as Chrmn.&
and unanimously carried to receive and file. Vice Chrmn.
Lib. Comm.
Director of Public Works presented Lease from the Atchison, Lease between
Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company re relative to City & ATSF
encroachment of City property on its right of way. Amount Railroad
of lease is $240 per year. Prior to this lease, City has
provided all removal of weeds from affected right of way;
if City adds weed abatement charges the $240 can be
recovered.
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Council approve lease and authorize the Mayor and Cit AA Y Y Clerk
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Director of Public Works.
As requested by Council, City Administrator presented Civic Aud.
report concerning remodeling the Civic Auditorium and remodeling
funds available for same. Considering needs of the City,
' and since Government funds are no longer available,
proposed remodeling of the auditorium would not be a
high priority.
After discussion, it was felt plans could be reviewed
to see what changes could be made to reduce the total cost:
Notice was received of the annual meeting of stockholders Appt. of Mayor
of the Azusa Agricultural Water Company, with request Solem as proxy
City appoint a proxy for purpose of voting. Azusa Ag.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Solem as City's
proxy to above meeting.
The Community Recreation Agreement between the County and Community
the City was presented for Council approval. Rec.Agmt.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to approve agreement and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute same.
A claim was submitted vs City by Robert J. Kowalski, for Claim vs City
damaged trash cans. As damage to trash cans was done by
City's refuse company, Western Disposal, City Administrator
'advised that they would settle the claim.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to deny the claim.
A communication was received from the League of California Appt. of voting
Cities requesting a voting delegate be appointed, to delegate and
represent City at the annual conference, to be held in San alternate for
Francisco. LCC Conference
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Solem as delegate and
Councilman Decker as alternate.
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City Administrator presented request from Finance Officer Appvl.attndc.
to attend conference on grantsmanship, to be held at the Fin.Off. E.
University of California, Davis Campus, on September 23, Cooney, at
1977, costs not to exceed $75, and budgeted funds are conf. 9/23/77
available.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request.
City Administrator presented request from Captain E. L. Appvl. attndc.
Cordell to attend a training institute for arson and bomb E.Cordell,Capt.
investigation on September 8 - 9, 1977, in San Luis Obispo, at trng.inst.
with advance accountable expenses of $135 and use of a 9/8-9/77
department vehicle.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried that request be approved.
Finance Officer requested Council approve 27 positions Confirm Hiring
in the City under the Comprehensive Employment and Training 27 CETA posi-
Act (CETA), Stimulus Amendment of 1977. tions in City
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry and
unanimously carried to confirm the hiring of 27 CETA positions.
Due to the increase of CETA personnel in the Public Works
and Parks Departments, there is a need to appoint an
additional leadman in each department. It is recommended
that Felix Corrales, Maintenance Man II, in the Public
Works Department, and Henry Torres, Park Maintenance Man
III, in the Park Department, be appointed to positions of
leadmen. Both appointments will be on a temporary basis
for as long as the CETA Program lasts, approximately 15
months. Both positions to be advanced one step.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried to approve both requests.
Finance Officer requested Council confirmation of appoint-
ment of Mr. Edward Beterbide as Meter Reader, Step 1,
Range 115.5, effective August 15, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
Notice was received of the appointment of Mr. Tony Castillo
as Reserve Police Officer, effective August 16, 1977.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that appointment be approved.
Notice was received of the appointment of Miss Marcia
Smith as Probationary Police Clerk Dispatcher, effective
August 16, 1977, Step 1, Range 116.0.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that appointment be approved.
Appvl. req.
for additional
leadman in Pub.
Wrks. & Parks
Departments
Confirmation
appt. Edward
Beterbide, as
Meter Reader
Appvl.appt.
Tony Castillo,
as Reserve P.O.
eff. 8/16/77
Appvl.appt.
Marcia Smith,
as Prob. Police
Clerk Disp. eff
8/16/77
Notice was received of the resignation of Mr. Steve Coburn, Accptnc.resig.
Park Maintenance Man I, effective August 18, 1977. It was Steve Coburn,
requested that his name not be retained on the employment eff. 8/18/77
list.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried that resignation be accepted.
Mrs. Lupe Padilla, 521 E. Fondale Avenue, and Mrs. Lupe Citizens
Chagolla, 520 E. Duell Avenue, addressed Council re remarks
complaints on police harassment which they had filed at a
previous Council meeting. Mayor Solem advised that procedures
are being pursued and they.will be contacted when procedures
are finalized.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1977
Councilman Cruz requested that the Director of Public
Works and Police Chief look into the traffic situation at
9th Street and San Gabriel Avenue. Mr. Rudolph Camacho,
825 W. San Gabriel Avenue, addressed Council advising
of hazardous traffic situation, and the five car accident
which had occurred recently.
Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing
payment of warrants by the City.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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
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Traffic
situation
at 9th & San
Gabriel
Res. #6567
Warrants
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:25 p.m.
Deputy City Clerk
Next Resolution #6568
Next Ordinance #2041
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