HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 6, 1982 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 6, 1982 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session in the Civic Auditorium, at the above time and
date.
'Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the
salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of the
St. Frances of Rome Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALSO PRESENT
DECKER, HART, LATTA, MOSES
NONE
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Dangleis,
Finance Officer Cooney, Chief of Police Wood, Personnel
Clerk Filer, Assistant City Librarian Vandale, Community
Development/Planning Director Cunningham, Fire Chief
Littlefield, Acting Superintendent of Light & Power
Hastings, Director of Community Services Guarrera,
Director of Public Works Wells, City Clerk Solis
SPECIAL EVENTS
0107
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta Certification'
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the certi- of election
fication of the canvass of ballots for the November Special of Lucio Cruz
Election, as submitted by the Registrar -Recorder's
Office in connection with the election of Lucio D. Cruz
as Councilmember.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman
Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
certification of the canvass of ballots for the November
Special Election, as submitted by the Registrar -Recorder's
Office in connection with Propositions 0, P. and Q, said
propositions being numbered Ordinances No. 2151, 2152 and
2153 respectively.
Judge Fred Felix of Citrus Municipal Court administered
the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilman Lucio D.
Cruz.
Mr. Cruz made the following statement "I would like to
thank the people of Azusa who voted for me. It was a
mandate, did you notice? 3,015 votes, it's unheard of
in Azusa. I would like to also thank my campaign workers
that went out and worked hard, and it proves that some-
thing is proper, people will come out..•stve you the full
support. I will be your Councilman, I will work for you.
You will be government, not me. I will represent your
wishes, I will abide by them. A period, the remaining
period is only one year, four months left. And I had
an 8 months vacation, I enjoyed it, I'm glad to be back.
I'll be working hard for you. Thank you."
CEREMONIAL
Councilman Cruz presented a resolution, which the City
Administrator read in full, to Monsignor Stein commending
his services to the City.
Certification
of Props. on
ballot
Oath of Office
Lucio Cruz
Stment-Cruz
Res.to Mnsgr.
Stein
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Councilman Latta presented a resolution, which the City Res. to Jose
Administrator read in full, commending Jose Feliciano Feliciano
for his assistance to the'Police Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 31 Consent Cal.
was approved on motion of Councilwoman Hart, seconded Appvd.(#30
by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll Spec.Call -
call vote, with the exception of Item No. 5, showing #5 Latta
an abstain vote by Councilman Latta, and Item No. 30, abstained)
which was considered under the Special Call portion
of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the November 15, 1982 regular meeting Min. Appvd.
were approved as written.
2. Auction sale by Name Brand Furniture, 475 E. Arrow Auction Sale
Hwy. on December 4th and 5th, 1982, was approved. Name Brand Frn.
3. ABC Notice, original license, public warehouse, ABC Notice
for premises located at 508-510 Duggan Avenue, KOT KOT Warehse.
Warehouse, was received and filed.
4. ABC Notice for on sale beer and wine, person to ABC Notice
person transfer for premises located at 658-66o s. Joanna's
Azusa Ave., Joanna's, was received and filed.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 7203 Res. #7203
V-771
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA GRANTING A ZONE VARIANCE (VARIANCE
CASE NUMBER V-771 NAIM MUSHARBASH).
6.
Permanent status recommendation for Police Officer
Perm.Stat.
Morey Weiss, effective November 30, 1982, was
1 empl.
'
approved.
7.
RESOLUTION NO. 7204
Res. #7204
spec. rev.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
P.W.Maint.
OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
Wrkr.II
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE WORKER II.
8.
Attendance at the 35th Annual California Park and
Attndce at
Recreation Conference to be held in Anaheim, March
Conf.Comm.
4-7, 1983, was approved for Commission Members,
Mbrs. & 2
Director of Community Services and Recreation Super-
staff mbrs.
intendent.
9.
Education reimbursement was approved for Michael
Ed»c.Reim-
Wallich, Parks and Recreation Department, in the
bursement
amount of $65.00, and Chris Cooper, Police Officer,
in the amount of $173.22.
10.'
Councilmembers and Finance Officer were authorized
Empl.Rel.
-
to attend the League of California Cities 17th annual
Inst.
Employee Relations Institute in San Jose, on January
26-27, 1983.
' 11.
Claim vs City by John Balderas for alleged damages
to his motorcycle at the intersection of First and
Claim vs.
City J.
Cerritos caused by debris in the street, occurring
Balderas
August 5, 1982, was denied and referred to City's
Claims Administrator.
12.
Claim vs City by Reginald Ramont Pickett for alleged
Claim vs City
personal injuries and property damage due to traffic
R. Pickett
collision with Police vehicle, occurring October 16.,_.,
1982, was denied and referred to City's Insurance
carrier.
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13. Claim vs City by Hazel Waldon for alleged loss of Claim vs City
monies placed in Light and Water drop box for H. Waldon
utility bill, on September 7, 1982, was denied and
referred to City's Claims Administrator.
14. Claim vs City by Anthony Ruiz Pineda for alleged Claim vs City
loss of monies placed in evidence when arrested on A. Pineda
May 5, 1981, was approved for payment in the amount
of $113.51. '
' 15. Claim vs City by Erna A. Maron for alleged damages Claim vs City
to her vehicle due to traffic collision with Public A. Maron
Works employee, occurring October 4, 1982, was denied
and referred to City's Insurance carrier.
16. Claim vs City by Mrs. Linda Merlo for alleged damages Claim vs City
to kitchen window caused by rock being propelled from L. Merlo
Park Department mower, occurring November 12, 19820
was approved for payment in the amount of $51.99.
17. Certain funds that were created for allocation of Chng. of funds
property tax money were closed and placed in the to General
General Fund. Fund
18. An amendment to the Agreement with firm of Rourke Amend. to Agmt.
and Woodruff for legal services in connection with Rourke &
electric utility needs was approved. Woodruff
19. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1874
tion No. 1874 conditionally approved a variance to V-776 (appvd.)
permit a patio enclosure with a reduced rear yard
of 15' instead of the required 25' cn the property
located at 1010 E. Citrus Edge. Case No. V-776,
Don French.
' 20. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1875
tion No. 1875 denied a conditional use permit to C-284 (denied)
allow construction of an 8 unit condominium develop-
ment on a 0.37 acre site, on the property located
at 434 Dalton Ave. Case No. C-284 Ray Run-Hsing Kao.
21. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1876
tion No. 1876 recommended a change of zone classifi- rcmded zone
cation from R3b to Rlc on the property located at class Z-225
north side of Sierra Madre, approxiamtely 1400' west
of San Gabriel Canyon Rd. Zone Case No. Z-225, City
of Azusa. Public Hearing is set before City Council
on January 4, 1983.
22. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1877 recommending P.C.Res. #1877
the revocation of a portion of conditional use permit revocation of
Case No. C-222 on the property located at 1042 W. a portion of
Gladstone St., George Rosenfeld was approved. CUP C-222
23. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1878
tion No. 1878 conditionally approved Tentative Tract appvd.Tent:
Map No. 42696 on the property located at 777 S. Tract Map
Citrus Ave., Rudolph J. Lowy, Lesny Development Co. #42696
' 24. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Interruptible Inter.Trans.
Transmission Service Agreement between City and Svc.Agmt.
Southern California Edison Company.
25. The City Attorney was directed to prepare an Ordinance Bus.Lic.fees
amending the Business License fees as requested by
the City Clerk.
26. The appointment of Donald A. Trumble as Police Captain, Appt.D.Trumble
effective December 13, 1982, was approved.
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27.
Authorization was given to attend Officers Safety
Safety School
and Field Tactiles School in San Luis Obispo from
Nicassio-
December 6-10, 1982, by Officer Nicassio and
Ernst
Corpor$l Ernst.
28.
The appointment of three Police Cadets was approved
Appt. Police
contingent upon their successful completion of a
Cadets
physical examination, effective December 13, 1982.
New appointees are: Timothy Harrington, Ronald
Lavelle and Bruce Badoni.
' 29.
Mr. Haleblian's request that City accept $225.00 in
Weed abatement
payment of weed abatement charges rather than amount
charges -
o£ $343.00 as billed, was denied, and staff directed
Haleblian
to return his check (225.00) with request that he
resubmit proper amount of $343.00, as billed.
30.
Special Call Item.
31.
RESOLUTION NO. 7205
Res. #7205
Warrants
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
None
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj. to CRA
AT 7:56 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:57 P.M. Reconvened
'ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Decker offered for second reading and adoption Ord. #2154
an Ordinance entitled: rezoning .
downtown
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA area
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA FROM
C-3 TO CBD.
Moved by Councilman Decker,'seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and carried by roll call to waive further reading. Council-
man Cruz abstaining.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: 'CRUZ
Councilman Latta offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: Room tax
rate
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 3.32.030 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AN INCREASE IN THE ROOM TAX RATE AND ADDING
SECTION 3.32.150 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO THE USE OF ROOM TAX PROCEEDS.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading. ,,
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.0.rd.
an Ordinance entitled: Admissions tax
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};.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY QUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING
CHAPTER 3.40 TO THE AZUSA`1NICIPAL CODE, CONSISTING OF
SECTIONS 3.40.010 THROUGH 31,4o.110 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISH-
MENT OF AN ADMISSIONS TAX.
Moved by Councilman Decker,
and unanimously carried by
reading.
Councilwoman Hart offered a
�.t
seconded by Councilman Cruz
roll call to waive further
k.
resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE 194 FEET OF THE ALLEY
IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF FIRST STREET BETWEEN ALAMEDA
AND AZUSA AVENUES.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Azusa Muni-
cipal Co a re ating to auctions.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read
the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said
Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 17, 1982.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call that recommendations
as submitted.by Planning Commission regarding auctions be
approved and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare
the necessary Ordinance.
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed zoning upon annexation, Case
No. Z-0!, asterly Annexation District No. 85.
The Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk
read affidavit of proof of publication of Fotice of said
Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 17,
1982 and the affidavit of proof of posting said property
on November 26, 1982.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Moses and
,unanimously carried by roll call to approve the prezoning
of subject property to C2 and that the Azusa Pacific
University Development Agreement be referred to the Plan-
ning Commission for Public Hearing. a
C;2/S
Res. #7206
Intention to
vacate alley
between Alameda
& Azusa
Pub.Hrg.re:
auctions
Pub.Hrg.re:
zoning upon
Annexation
#85
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of action by Planning Commission Pub.Hrg.re:
granting a variance to permit waiver of the requirements Var.V-775
of Section 19.48.050 AMC, required parking lot improvements, S.Speckert
on the property located at 1777 N. San Gabriel, Siegfried
Speckert.
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The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk
read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of
said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November
17, 1982, and affidavit of proof of posting said property
on November 26, 1982.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to approve Variance Case No. 775,
with conditions as specified by the Planning Commission
and that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the
necessary resolution. Mayor Moses abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of action by the Planning
Commission -granting a conditional use permit to allow the
use of a temporary office structure for a period of 4
years on the property located at 444 E. Foothill Blvd.,
San Gabriel Valley Bank.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk
read affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said
Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 17,
1982 and affidavit of proof of posting said property on
November 26, 1982.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve conditional
use permit Case No. C-282 with the conditions as set
forth by the Planning Commission and that the City Attorney
be directed to prepare the necessary resolution.
l
It was consensus of Council that if there were city funds
avajlable, that perhaps a deposit could be made in the
new San Gabriel Valley Bank and that this suggestion be
made to the City Treasurer.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call that Item K-5,
proposal from Management Services Institute to conduct
study into the fees and charges for various city services
was rescheduled to the meeting of January 4, 19133.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to forego purchasing
ad in the Azusa Herald extending Christmas greetings to
citizens.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the re-channelization
of First Street between Azusa Avenue and Alameda Avenue,
as presented by the Director of Public Works.
Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
'FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO BE CHARGED FOR
WATER BY THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
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Pub.Hrg.re:
CUP C-282
City funds dep.
in San Gab.Val.
Bank if feasible
MSI Proposal
rescheduled to
mtg. of 1/4/83
Azusa Herald
Ad
(denied)
ChAnnelization
1st St.
Res. #7207
Water rates
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart App.for Prop.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve submission A funding &
of application for Proposition "A" Funding to the Los agmt. w/con-
Angeles County Transportation Commission and extend sortium
agreement with the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium
for a period of one year.
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SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Comm.to LA Co.
and carried by roll call that communication to the Los
Trans. Comm.
Angeles County Transportation Commission regarding
revisions in their Proposition "A" Local Return Program
Guidelines be approved,with the deletion of the section
pertaining to audits. Councilwoman Hart dissenting.
OTHER BUSINESS - CITY COUNCIL
City Administrator apprised Council of the status of the
Status of
fire merger with the County of Los Angeles. No date
Fire Merger
has been firmed up, as yet, for the merger.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and
Raising fine
unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney be
for dumping
directed to prepare a report with regard to raising the
fine from $300 to $500 for dumping and littering on
property within the City.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Appl.policy
and unanimously carried by roll call that policy be for Bds. &
adopted using the application process for all appoint- Comms.
'ments to Boards and Commissions; said application to be
made available in the Mayor's office with copies to all
Councilmembers.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta Fingerprinting
and unanimously carried that fingerprinting of children of children at
at the Police Department on Saturdays from noon to 5:00 PD
P.M. be initiated as soon as possible and that press
releases be submitted advising the residents of this
free service.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call that staff provide lapel clips
for existing microphones used by Council and in the event
that the sound deficiencies are not corrected, then new
microphones be purchased. Councilman Decker dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:25 P.M.
Said Executive Session was held to discuss matters of
pending litigation.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:45 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Moses and
'unanimously carried by roll call that the Director of
Public Works be directed to prepare a traffic study
determining whether or not a traffic signal is warranted
at that location.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney
be directed to investigate restoring citing powers to Code
Enforcement Officer with report to Council.
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Lapel clips
for micro-
phones
Exec.Session
Reconvened
Study
intersection
of 1st &
Vernon
Study re:
citing powers
for Code
Enforcement
Officer
a2'C 1
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:12 P.M. Adjourn
' Deputy City CletV
Next Resolution No. 7208
Next Ordinance No. 2155
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