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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - September 7, 1982 - CC (2)Ir7 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 1982 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the Civic Auditorium at the above time and date. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order salute to the Flag. 'Invocation was given by Reverend Raul Castro of the Invocation Ebenezer Spanish Assembly Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Acting City Attorrpv TPrzian, City Administrator Dangleis, Finance Officer Cooney, Chief of Police Wood, Acting Fire Chief Redfern, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Community Development/Planning Director Cunningham,Assistant City Librarian Vandals, Acting Superintendent of Light and Power Hastings, Director of Public Works Wells, City Clerk Solis. 2. Claim vs City by Jack S. and Ray L. Corcoran, dba Claim vs City Happy Jack Fish Farm, for alleged neglect by the J.S. & R.L. City to hold public hearings in connection with Corcoran excavation projects allowed in the City in 1973, was denied and referred to City's insurance carrier. 3. CEREMONIAL Auction -Huffy Councilwoman Hart presented a Plaque to Mrs. Toni Orrin Plaque, to for her years of service to the City. Toni Orrin Councilman Decker presented a proclamation, which the City Proclamation 'Milton 4. read in full, to Mr. Lopresti honoring the Huffy Corporation for their services to the City and regret- to Huffy"Corp. ''Administrator ting their move from the area. 458 Virginia Avenue, Patty's Market, was received and filed. Patty's Mkt. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR #5 Deleted 6. ThP CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through_25 was Consent Calen- al,proved on motion of Councilwoman Hart, seconded by dar Appvd. Councilman Decker, and unanimously carried by roll call#5 deleted ..,'• vote, with the exception of Item #5, which was deleted, #10-#il-144i&,J,',^ and Item Numbers 10, 14 and 16 which were considered under Spect'Cal)` the Special Call portion of the Agenda. :'2;.,�'i 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 16, 1982 Min.8/16/82 mtg. were approved as written. 2. Claim vs City by Jack S. and Ray L. Corcoran, dba Claim vs City Happy Jack Fish Farm, for alleged neglect by the J.S. & R.L. City to hold public hearings in connection with Corcoran excavation projects allowed in the City in 1973, was denied and referred to City's insurance carrier. 3. A public auction of machinery and equipment from Auction -Huffy the Huffy Corporation, 1120 W. Foothill Blvd., was approved, to be"held on September 14, 1982, by J. Wershow, Co., Auctioneers. 'Milton 4. ABC Notice, person to person transfer off sale beer ABC Notice and wine for premises located at 458 N. Virginia 458 Virginia Avenue, Patty's Market, was received and filed. Patty's Mkt. 5. Deleted from the Agenda. #5 Deleted 6. ABC Notice, new license, on sale, beer and wine, ABC Notice eating place, for premises located at 347 N. San 347 N.San Gab. Gabriel Avenue, E1 Patic Restaurant, was received Ave. and filed. El Patio 157 7. The contract for Project No. 636, annual minor street Proj.#636 awrded improvement program, was awarded to American Construe- to American Cons tion Company, lowest bidder, in the amount of . Co., low bidder $135,520.00. Seven bids were received and opened in 11. the City Clerk's Office, on August 26, 1982, copies P1ng.Staff to of quotes are on file. The Mayor and City Clerk were Planning Association, California Chapter, 1982 Confer- authorized to execute the contract and the City Clerk directed to return bidders' guarantees to the unsuc- cessful bidders. Permanent status and step raises for the following 8. The contract for Project No. 638, Annual Weed Abate- Proj.#638 awrded ment Program, was awarded to Alarcon and Sons, low -to Alarcon & bidder, in the amount of $65,532.00. Two bids were Sons, low bidder ' received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on August 26, 1982, copies of quotes on file. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract M. Gillette , Pol. Rec. Supv. Step 3 09/16/82 and the City Clerk directed to return bidder's guaran- tee to the unsuccessful bidder. 9. The resignation of John Remala, Equipment Operator, Resign.John Public Works Department, was accepted effective Remala September 10, 1982. 10. Special Call Item. 11. Planning staff was authorized to attend the American P1ng.Staff to Planning Association, California Chapter, 1982 Confer- attend Conf. ence from September 19-22, 1982, in Anaheim. 12. Permanent status and step raises for the following Perm Stat/ employees: Step Raises NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE L. Wetherbee, App. Line Mech. Step 3 09/16/82 M. Gillette , Pol. Rec. Supv. Step 3 09/16/82 A. Hermosillo,Maint.Wrkr.I Step 5 09/16/82 ' 13. RESOLUTION NO. 7177 Res. #7177 Pol.Lt.specs. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR POLICE LIEUTENANT. 14. Special Call. Item. 15. Ratification of action taken by Council was approved Miss Azusa to authorizing the attendance of Miss Azusa at festivi- attend Zaca- ties in Zacatecas, from September 13-19, 1982, in an tecas festivi- amount not to exceed $500.00. ties 16. Special Call Item. 17. Approval was granted for the purchase of POSSE computer POSSE computer software package from Simcon, Inc. for use by the software-P.D. Police Department. 18. RESOLUTION NO. 7178 Res. #7178 Transportation A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL'OF THE Program CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS A PARTICIPATING CITY IN THE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES CONSORTIUM OF THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY. 19. RESOLUTION NO. 7179 Res. #7179 Grant Funds A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL -OF THE for Pioneer CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE APPLICATION & Zacatecas FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG Playgrounds URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR PIONEER AND ZACATECAS PLAYGROUNDS. 09/07/82 Page 2 20. Finance Officer Cooney and Personnel Clerk Fildr were authorized to attend the League of California Cities Workshop on "Avoiding Employment Discrimina- tion", to be held at Newport Beach, September 15, 1982. 21. William Braun, was appointed as a probationary police officer, effective September 8, 1982. 22. Robert Garcia was appointed as a probationary police officer effective September 13, 1982. ' 23. Tuition reimbursement was approved for Sallie Acero, Customer Service Representative, in the amount of $38.76. 24. Permits and fees were waived for events approved by the Azusa Golden Days Committee for the period October 2nd through the 10th, 1982. 25• RESOLUTION NO. 7180 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. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Fin.Off.& Prsnl. Clk.nuth:to' attend Workshop Appt.W.Braun Pol.Officer Appt.R.Garcia Pol.Officer Appvl.Tuition reimb.S.Acero Waive fees for Golden Days Res. #7180 Warrants Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta Donation of and unanimously carried by roll call to approve donation $350, to Az in the amount of $350.00 for trophies and a doctor to the Youth Club Azusa Youth Club; further, that this matter be referred to the Azusa Golden Days Committee in the future. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Moses and Report on dog unanimously carried by roll call that Chief of Police licensing fees review dog licensing fees with a report to Council. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Moses, and Low interest unanimously carried by roll call that Urban Futures be loans for owners directed to place more emphasis and attention on the low downtown area interest loans for downtown land owners to aid them in the rehabilitation of their buildings. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj. to CRA AT 8:54 P.M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:55 P.M. I Reconvened ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS None SCHEDULED ITEMS Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Mayor Moses and Ortuno propty. unanimously carried by roll call that Mr. Ortuno be given given 6 month a six month extension for the reconstruction of the extension building located at 635 N. Azusa Avenue. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Bldg.at 701 N. and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney Azusa (Rein - be directed to refer the matter of substandard building hardt) refrd. abatement at 701 N. Azusa AvAmFA1 & Miriam Reinhardt, to to Cnty.D.A. the County District Attorneyr prosecution. City Council recessed at 9:20 P.M., in order that dis- Recessed orderly subject could be removed from the audience by Police Officers. 09/07/82 Page 3 City Council reconvened at 9:23 P.M. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unaimously carried by roll call that Planning Com- mission be directed to study Municipal Code requirements for garage/yard sales and report to Council. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to prepare a study regarding costs and recommen- dation for type of vehicle needed for the canyon area. 'SPECIAL CALL ITFAS Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to ratify action taken by Council authorizing publication of official Golden Days Program by the Highlander Publications, Inc., in the amount of $2,100.00, and also a one-half page ad in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune; said ad to cover the entire subscription area of the Tribune, rather than areas duplicated by the Highlander Publications, if cost as listed, $456.51, is similar for this, added exposure of the ad. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call that formal bidding be waived pursu<rmt to the Azusa Municipal Code, and that authorization be given for purchase of hardware equipment for City's computer system from Hewlett-Packard, for approximately $38,000.00. Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file communication requesting the rezoning of the 1000 block N. Alameda from Rlc to Ric. 'Councilman Decker apprised Council and audience that it was very commendable that citizens were making donations for the purchase of police dogs, however, he wanted to be on record as stating that the Council has not yet deter- mined whether or not police dogs are to be approved and therefore, did want the citizenry to be aware that their donations may not be accepted for that purpose. Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that City Adminis- trator investigate the possibility of having court case violators clean graffiti in the city, possibly being coordinated with Business License/Zoning Inspector. The Mayor further requested that signs be posted at the entrance to the canyon, in English and Spanish that litter violators will be subject to prosecution. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney be directed to draft an Ordinance establishing a Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission, for review by Council. It was consensus of Council that a letter of protest be filed with the proper authority requesting immediate 'attention on the repair of railroad tracks within the City. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:07 P.M. city Clerk Next Resolution No. 7181 Next Ordinance No. 2146 09/07/82 Page 4 /!v 3 Reconvened Yard Sales refri to P1ng.Comm. for study Report on vehicle needed for canyon area Ads for Golden Days in Herald and Tribune Appvl.purchase of hardware for computer system Req.for re- zoning, 1000 Blk N.Alameda Donations for police dogs Graffiti report Signs re: litter in Canyon area Draft Ord.re: Landmark Comm. Ltr.of protest railroad track condition