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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 6, 1982 - CC (2)CITY 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 Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the certi- fication of the canvass of ballots for the November Special 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 -4&.e 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. ao7 Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Certification of election of Lucio Cruz Certification of Props. on ballot Oath of Office Lucio Cruz Stment-Cruz Res.to Mnsgr. Stein X09 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 658-660 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, 1982s 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. 4-71 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 Ednc.Reim- Wallich, Parks and Recreation Department, in the bvrsement 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 Claim vs. of First and City J. Cerritos caused by debris in the street, occurring Balderas August 5, 1982s 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. 12/06/82 Page 2 13. Claim vs City by Hazel Weldon for alleged loss of Claim vs City monies placed in Light and Water drop box for H. Weldon 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, 1982, 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' en 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 Commisd on by Resolu- P.C.Res. #1876 tion No. 1876 recommended a change of zone classifi- remded zone cation from Rab 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. 12/06/82 Page 3 .2/3 27. Authorization was given to attend Officers Safety Safety School and Field Tacti;s School in San Luis Obispo from Nicassio- December 6-10, 1982, by Officer Nicassio and Ernst Corporal 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 - of $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 PARTICIPATI ON 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. r Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord. an Ordinance entitled; Admissions tax 12/06/82 Page 4 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY ' UNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 3.40 TO THE AZUSA ICIPAL CODE, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 3.40.010 THROUGH 3"40.110 RELATING TO THE ESTABLISH- MENT OF AN ADMISSIONS TAX. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll't';all to waive further reading. A Councilwoman Hart offered a 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 o e 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, seeoLded 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-224., Easterly Annexation District No. 85. The Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of Yotice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 17, 1982 and the afaf davit of proof of posting said property on November 26, 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/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. 12/06/82 Page 5 d17 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 Pub.Hrg.re; omm ss on granting a conditional use permit to allow the CUP C-282 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 available, that perhaps a deposit could be made in the new San Gabriel Valley Bank and that this suggestion be made to the City Treasurer. City funds dep. in San Gab.Val. Bank if feasible Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Hart MSI Proposal and unanimously carried by roll call that Item K-5, rescheduled to proposal from Management Services Institute to conduct mtg. of 1/4/83 study into the fees and charges for various city services was rescheduled to the meeting of January 4, 1993. 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: 12/06/82 Page 6 Azusa Herald Ad (denied) Channelization 1st St. Res. #7207 Water rates AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to approve submission of application for Proposition "A" Funding to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission and extend agreement with the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium for a period of one year. ' SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call that communication to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission regarding revisions iri 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 fire merger with the County of Los Angeles. No date has been firmed up, as yet, for the merger. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney be 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 and unanimously carried by roll call that policy be adopted using the application process for all appoint- '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 and unanimously carried that fingerprinting of children at the Police Department on Saturdays from noon to 5:00 P.M. be initiated as soon as possible and that press releases be submitted advising the residents of this free service. �2/9 App.for Prop. A funding & agmt. w/con- sortium Comm.to LA Co. Trans. Comm. Status of Fire Merger Raising fine for dumping Appl.policy for Bds. & Comms. Fingerprinting of children at PD Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Lapel clips and carried by roll call that staff provide lapel clips for micro - for existing microphones used by Council and in the event phones 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. 12/06/82 Page 7 Exec.Sesslon Reconvened Study intersection of 1st & Vernon Study re: citing powers for Code Enforcement Officer Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 10:12 P.M. Adjourn W- Depp Next Resolution No. 7208 Next Ordinance No. 2155 12/06/82 Page 8