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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 18, 1983 - 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 Call to Order
salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Pastor Raul Castro of the Invocation
Ebenezer Spanish Assembly of God Church.
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney/Administrator Martin, Captain Lara,
Finance Officer McFarlane, Assistant City Librarian
Vandals, Community Development/Planning Director Cunningham,
Recreation Superintendent Selak, Personnel Officer Filer,
Utility Director Hsu, Director of Public Works Wells,
City Clerk Solis.
CEREMONIAL
Mayor Moses and Councilman -Cruz presented a Resolution to Res.to mbre.
members of the Deacons Club for their services to the City. Deacons Club
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 30 Consent Cal.
was approved on motion of Councilman Cruz, seconded by appvd.(Items
Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call 10,150212229
vote, with the exception of Items 10, 159 210 220 27, 27 & 29
and 29 which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL por- Special Call)
tion of the Agenda.
1.
The Minutes of the April 4, 1983 regular meeting
Min. Appvd.
were approved as written.
2.
Request from Tauber-Arons Auctioneering Co., Inc. to
Stephenson
hold public auction on April 16th, at 358 So. Motor
Precision
Ave., Stephenson Precision was approved.
(Auction)
3.
Request from Citrus College to hold a chili cook -off
Chili cook -off
Saturday, May 21st in the Foothill Shopping Center
Foothill Shop.
for the benefit of the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Cntr.
was approved.
4.
Request from the Azusa Elks, Lodge No. 2038 to hold
Flag Day
Flag Day ceremonies in front of City Hall, on June
ceremonies
11th, at 11:00 A.M. was approved.
Az.Elks Lodge
5.
Permanent status and step raises for the following
Perm.Stat./
city employesse
Step Raises
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
M. Gurbada, Police Officer Step 4 04/27/83
A. Hernandez, Equip.Oper. Perm.Stat. 05/02/83
6.
RESOLUTION NO. 7252
Res.#7252
Amend Job
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Specs.Customer
CITr OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI-
Serv.Rep.III
CATIONS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTA-
TIVE III
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7.
RESOLUTION NO. 7253
Res.#7253
Annual Conference/Training Seminar of California Law
Amend Job Specs
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Finance Off.
CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI-
' 15.
CATIONS FOR FINANCE OFFICER.
8.
Scheduled changes of Library's open hours were approved
Library'Sched.
as followss Closed Saturday of Memorial Day weekend]
of Hours Open
Saturday of Golden Days Parade; Open 8:00 A.M. to 5:00
(Appvd.)
P.M. on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve and Thanksgiving
Eve.
'
9.
Request from Consumer Service Manager to dispose of
"scrap"
Surplus Prop.
17.
previously declared surplus property as was
declared,
approved; in view of the fact that'all avenues to
"Scrap"
dispose of same had been exhausted'with no results.
(Appvd.)
Items to be disposed of in the best manner feasible.
10. Special Call Item
11. Educational reimbursement for Cpl. Chris Cooper in Educ.reimb.
the amount of $200.00 was approved. C. Cooper
12. Assistant Director of Civil Defense was authorized Ca.Emer.Svs,
to attend California Emergency,Services Association Assn.Conf.-Asst.
Conference in Concord, May 25-27, 1983. Dir.Civ.Def.
13. Captain Lara was authorized to,''attend 63rd Annual CPOA Cont.
Training Conference of the California Peace Officers' R. Lara
Association, to be held in Concord, May 15-18, 1983.
14.
Police Records Supervisor was authorized to attend
Pol.Records
Annual Conference/Training Seminar of California Law
Supv.Seminar
Enforcement Association of Records Supervisors, to
(CLEARS)
be held in San Diego, May 24-27, 1983.
' 15.
Special Call Item
16.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P:C.Res:#1900
tion No. 1900 conditionally approved a variance to
V-792
allow a reduced rear yard setback of 20' instead of
(Appvd.)
the required 25' in order to enclose a front porch
on property located at 831 E: let St. Case No.
V-792, Dale E. Allen.
17.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1901
tion No. 1901 conditionally approved a variance to
V-793
allow a reduced distance of 2' instead of the required
(Appvd.)
10° between buildings, and reduced rear yard setback
of 14' instead of the required 25' in order to obtain
a building permit at property located at 338 Orange -
crest Ave'. Case No. V-793, Ramona Ranchos/Louis
Laramore.
18.
Notice was given that•Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C:Res.-#1902
tion No. 1902 conditionally approved a variance to
V-794 '
allow a reduced distance of.Winstead of the required
(Appvd.)
75' between accessory -building on side lot line and
front property line and reduced distance of 8' in-
stead of 10' between accessory buildings in order to
construct a two -car garage on property at 257 No.
'
Cerritos'Case No. V-794, Dan.Picazo.
19.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.#1903
tion No. 1903 conditionally approved a variance to
V-795
permit a reduced distance between accessory and main
(Appvd.)
buildings of 528" instead of required 10' and lot
coverage of 3 instead of 35% in order to add a
study room and other additions on property located
at 529 N. Lemon. Case No. V-795, Jesus Gutierrez.
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20. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1904
tion No. 1904 conditionally approved a conditional C-289
use permit to allow an addition to a non -conforming Luttrull
use, property zoned C-2, however, utilized as single
family residential, on property located at 445 S.
Vernon Ave. Case No. C-289, Esther I. Luttrull.
21. Special Call Item.
22. Special Call Item.
' 23. Senior Citizens Coordinator was authorized to attend Sr.Cit.Coord.
California Association of Nutrition Directors for Conf. ,
the Elderly Conference, May 17-19, 1983 in Sacramento. C.A.N.D.E.
24. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a City Tress.
balance of $3070,448.30, as of March 31, 1983, was Financial
received and filed. Statement
25.
RESOLUTION NO. 7254
Res.#7254
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
re:Line
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Adjustments
'Councilman
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING Ta
1st rdg.Ord.
LINE ADJUSTMENTS.
re:Garage/
26.
Granting of easement to Los Angeles County Flood
Flood Control
Control District for the maintenance of covered storm
Dist.(easement)
drain in Crescent Drive was approved.
27.
Special Call Item.
28.
Mayor and Councilmembers were authorized to attend
LCC Co:}f.
League of California Cities Legislative Conference,
Mayor & CC
May 24-25s 1983 in Sacramento.
mbrs.
'29.
Special Call Item.
lst rdg.Ord.
30.
Appeal of William Sparling relating to Personnel
Personnel Hrg.
action res terminad on, was referred to the Personnel
W. Sperling
Board for Hearing.
CITY
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Adj. to CRA
AT 766 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7x57 P.M. Reconvened
ORDIRANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilwoman Hart offered for introductory first reading lot rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: re:Bus."Lic.
Tax-Mech.or
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Electronic
AMENDING SECTION 5.24.040 (a) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL Games
CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES FOR MECHANICAL
OR ELECTRONIC GAMES.
Moved by Councilwoman Rart, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
'Councilman
Latta offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance
1st rdg.Ord.
entitled:
re:Garage/
Lawn salsa
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 5.50.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GARAGE OR LAWN SALES.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Latta offered for introductory first reading
lst rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled:
re:Alarm Sys.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING CHAPTER 5.52, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 5.52.010
THROUGH 5.52.120, TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO ALARM SYSTEMS.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman
Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading lot rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: re:Private
Patrol Operators
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA & repossessors
ADDING CHAPTER 8.56 CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 8.56.010
AND 8.56.020 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
PRIVATE PATROL OPERATORS AND REPOSSESSORS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilwoman -Hart offered for introductory first reading let rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitledt re:Regulations
of Outdoor
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Restivals
ADDING, CHAPTER 5.30 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONSISTING
OF THE SECTIONS 5.30.010 TO 5.30.290 RELATING TO REGULA-
TION OF OUTDOOR FESTIVALS.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Decker offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled:
Urgency Ord.
#2169
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
re:Procedures
AZUSA ADDING SECTION 2.35.075 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
for appeal of
CODE RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL OF PERSONNEL BOARD
Pere.Bd.aotions
ACTIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL RELATED TO DISCIPLINARY
re: Disciplinary
ACTIONS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
Actions
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Councilt
AYES* COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOESt COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
Four -Wheel Drive
and unanimously carried by roll call that the need for a
Vehicle for
four-wheel drive vehicle in the Police Department to patrol
Police Dept.
the Canyon area be referred to Budget Sessions.
Moved by Councilman Decker seconded by Mayor Moses and Bus Shelter
carried by roll call that $100000.00 Prop. A funds be Pilot Prgm.
utilized for prefabricated Bus Shelter pilot program.
Councilwoman Hart dissenting.
A report was made by Finance Officer McFarlane on Joint Joint Powers
Powers Itisurah6e Agency. Ins. Agency
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker Liability Ins.
and unanimously carried by roll call to reject all bids Bids
received on Liability Insurance and reopen bids on an (rejected)
amended basis to the three responding bidders, giving
authority to the Finance Officer to accept the lowest
bidder in order to meet the Insurance coverage deadline
May 1, 1983.
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1
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses
and carried by roll call to authorize expenditure of
necessary funds (approx.$120,000.00)for the installation
of rubber pad railroad crossings at Azusa and San Gabriel
Avenues. Councilwoman Hart and Councilman Decker dissent-
ing.
Moved by Councilman -Decker., seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to request the City
Attorney to research legality requiring Cities to incur
expenses to repair railroad owned street crossings.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
3a 9
Rubber Pad
Railroad cross.
@Azusa & San
Gab.Aves.
City Atty.rpt.
on legality of
repairing RR
Xings
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Mayor Moses and MSI Inc.
unanimously carried by roll call to authorize Municipal research
Services, Inc. to research the status and level of CDBG
activities undertaken through the.Community Development
Block Grant Program, on a time and material basis.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta Res. #7255
and unanimously carried by roll call that warrant resolu- Warrants
tion be adopted.
Moved by Mayor` -'Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Rep.to Bd.of
unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Councilman Dir.-E.S.G.V.
Latta as Azusa°s representative to the Board of Directors Consortium
of the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Appt.of J.
and unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Mr. Jack Williams to
Williams to the Historical Commission Historical Com.
04/18/83 . page 5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
P.c.Res.#1906
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
Pub.Hrg
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
05/02/93
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and
P.C.Res.#1899
unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file
C-291
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1899, conditionally
La Tolteca
approving a conditional use permit to allow on -sale beer
and wine license within 300° of a residential zone, on the
property,located at 321 N. Azusa Ave. Case No. C-291,
Ltr. to Price
La Tolteca.
Club
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
P.C.Res.#1905
and unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file
C-290
'Moved
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1905, denying a con-
W.Schlange
ditional use permit to allow expansion of an existing
(denied)
non -conforming use and to permit a drive-in business for
Councilman
the purpose of'obtaining an 'off sale" beer and wine
Cruz
license on property located at 600 E. 5th St. Case.No.
C-290, Wilfred Schlange.
Moved by Mayor` -'Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Rep.to Bd.of
unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Councilman Dir.-E.S.G.V.
Latta as Azusa°s representative to the Board of Directors Consortium
of the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Appt.of J.
and unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Mr. Jack Williams to
Williams to the Historical Commission Historical Com.
04/18/83 . page 5
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Mayor Moses and
P.c.Res.#1906
unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file
Pub.Hrg
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1906, recommending an
05/02/93
amendment to the AMC - Amendment No. 132, sale of alcoholic
beverages in service stations located in the freeway
service zones, with a CUP. Public Hearing set before
City Council on May 29 1983.
OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
Ltr. to Price
unanimously carried by roll call that letter of apprecia-
Club
tion be prepared thanking and welcoming the Price Club
for bringing their business into the City.
'Moved
by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and
carried by roll call that Councilman Cruz be
Appt.of Mayor
appointed
Pro -tem
Mayor Pro -tem. Councilwoman Hart and Councilman Decker
Councilman
dissenting.
Cruz
Moved by Mayor` -'Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Rep.to Bd.of
unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Councilman Dir.-E.S.G.V.
Latta as Azusa°s representative to the Board of Directors Consortium
of the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Appt.of J.
and unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Mr. Jack Williams to
Williams to the Historical Commission Historical Com.
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331
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Lanco,Dev.Prop.
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny request of tree removal
Byron Blanco, Jr., Lanco Development Properties,Ltd., for (denied)
removal of two newly planted magnolia trees in the north
parkway of Gladstone Street at Citrus Plaza.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz R.Widman &
and carried by roll call that incident between Mr. AIDS-refd.to,
Richard,Widman and Aids Ambulance Service, occurring at staff
Stater Brother°s Market be referred to Staff for investi-
gation. Councilman Decker dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9640 P.M.'
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9-56 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call that due to the
numerous applications received in the Personnel Office
for the position of City Administrator, City Attorney
and Redevelopment Consultants, the Personnel Officer
needs more time to review the applications. Charles
Martin and redevelopment team to be kept on for an
additional thirty flays under the existing terms and con-
ditions of their current agreement.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:58 P.M.
Next Resolution No. 7256
Next Ordinance No. 2170
04/18/83 Page 6
Exec.Session
Reconvened
Apps.for C.Admin.
Atty.& Redev.to
be studied -
Martin et al to
remain for 30
days
Adjourn
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
Appt.of G.
and unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Mr. Gus
Lopez
Lopez to the Historical Commission.
Hist.Comm.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker
Comm.Dsv.Blk.
and unanimously carried by roll call to adopt the agree-
Grt.,HCDA
ment between the City of Azusa and the East San Gabriel
E.S.G.V.Consort.
Valley Consortium Community Development Block Grant,
Agmt.
HCDA for the period October 1982 through June 1983.
'It
was consensus of Council that City Attorney be reques-
ted to study contract with Jones Intercable, Inc'. There
Jones Intercable
Inc.'study of
is a question of whether they are fulfilling their contract.
Agmt�,
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
City Atty.rpt.on
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney
Water Utilizatior
investigate the matter of water utilization,measurement
(Monrovia Nurser.,
and cost and,billing for Monrovia Nursery.
It was consensus of Council that presentation of petition
Golf Course
by Linda.Snakenberg regarding noise control in the vicin-
Noise Control
ity of the golf course be referred to staff.
refd.to staff
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Lanco,Dev.Prop.
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny request of tree removal
Byron Blanco, Jr., Lanco Development Properties,Ltd., for (denied)
removal of two newly planted magnolia trees in the north
parkway of Gladstone Street at Citrus Plaza.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz R.Widman &
and carried by roll call that incident between Mr. AIDS-refd.to,
Richard,Widman and Aids Ambulance Service, occurring at staff
Stater Brother°s Market be referred to Staff for investi-
gation. Councilman Decker dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9640 P.M.'
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9-56 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call that due to the
numerous applications received in the Personnel Office
for the position of City Administrator, City Attorney
and Redevelopment Consultants, the Personnel Officer
needs more time to review the applications. Charles
Martin and redevelopment team to be kept on for an
additional thirty flays under the existing terms and con-
ditions of their current agreement.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:58 P.M.
Next Resolution No. 7256
Next Ordinance No. 2170
04/18/83 Page 6
Exec.Session
Reconvened
Apps.for C.Admin.
Atty.& Redev.to
be studied -
Martin et al to
remain for 30
days
Adjourn