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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 16, 1983 - CC (2)3Y7 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY'COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING,, MAY 16, 1983-.- 7:30 Pik. 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 Director of Community Services Invocation Joe Guarrera, ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERSt DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney/Administrator Martin, Finance Officer McFarlane,.Chief of Police Wood, Assistant City Librarian Vandals, Personnel Officer Filer, Utility Director Hsu, Community Development/Planning Director Cunningham, Director of Public Works Wells, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Treasurer Talley, Bldg. Inspector Daleo, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. Councilman Cruz presented a -Proclamation to Doctor George Proc.to Dr. Geo. ' Halburian proclaiming the month of May as Correct Posture Halburian Month. 'Correct Posture Month CONSENT CALENDAR 1 The CONSENT CALENDAR odhsisting of Items 1 through 24 was proved"oh motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the'exception of Item 19 which was considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the May 2, 1983 regular meeting were Min. Appvd. approved as written. 5/2/83 mtg. 2. Informal bids for surplus city vehicles were received Surplus city and opened in the City Clerk's Office May 5s 1983. vehicles City Clerk was authorized to sell vehicles to the highest bidders. (Quotes on file in the office of the City Clerk.) 3. Request from the Foothill Center Merchants' Associa- tion to hold a carnival on June 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1983 was approved. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 7257 ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING ROBERT DUNN TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. 5. ABC Notice Por off sale, general, person to person, premises to premises transfer, for premises located at 1120 W. Foothill Blvd., the Price Club was received and filed. 6. ABC Notice for off sale, general, person to person transfer, for premises located at 1143 E. Alosta Ave., Foremost Liquor was received and filed. Carnival'Fbot= hill Shop.Cntr. Res.#7257 Appt.Robert Dunn to Personnel Board ABC Notice The Price Club ABC Notice Foremost Liquor 7. Permanent status and step raises for the following city employees: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE B. Donnelson, Library C1k.I Step 4 06/02/83 C. K1att,Sr.Librarian,Child Svs. Step 3 05/30/83 R. Wilson, Police Clerk Step 2 06/06/83 8. RESOLUTION NO. 7258 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR LINE MECHANIC HELPER. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 7259 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR'LINE MECHANIC. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 7260 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FORWORKING LINE MECHANIC SUPER- VISOR. - 11. RESOLUTION NO. 7261 A RESOLUCION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR ELECTRIC LINE MECHANIC SUPER- VISOR AND CHANGING TITLE TO LINE MECHANIC SUPERVISOR. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 7262 ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR ELECTRIC OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR. 13. Audio-visual equipment in the Library Department was declared surplus property and the City Clerk was directed to solicit informal bids for disposal. 14.' Lt. Gilbert Trujillo was authorized to attend Asser- tive Management Seminar to be held in San Diego, June 8-10, 1983. 15. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1910 conditionally approved a variance to allow a reduced side yard setback of 216" instead of the required 5' and a reduced rear'yard setback of 10' instead of the required 25' in order to bring subject property up to Code, located at 144 s. Elliott Ave. Case No. V-797, Marcella Zarate. 16. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1911 conditionally approved a variance to permit a reduced rear yard setback of 10' instead of the required 25' in order to add living area to existing house on property located at 105 E. 13th St. Case No, V-798, John & Frances Melanson. 17. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- tion No. 1912 conditionally approved a variance to allow the following code waivers: reduced side yard setback of 2', reduced rear yard setback of 18' and ground coverage of 35.5% in order to obtain necessary building permits on property located at 414 S. Grandin. Case No. V-799, John M. Meza. 05/16/83 Page 2 3y9 Perm.Stat./ Step Raises Res. #7258 Job Spec. Line Mech. Helper Res. #7259 Job Spec. Line Mech. Res. #7260 Job Spec. Wrk.Line. Mech.Supv. Res. #7261 Job Spec. Elec.Line Mech.Supv./ Title Chng. to Line Mech. Supv. Res. #7262 Job Spec. Elec.Oper. Supv. Audio-visual equip.Lib. decl.Surplus Assertive Managmt.Sem. Lt.Trujillo P.C. Res. #1910 V-797 (appvd) P.C. Res.#1911 V-798 (appvd.) P.C. Res. #1912 V-799 (appvd.) 18. Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu- tion -No. 1913 conditionally approved a conditional use permit to permit use of temporary trailers within the Aerojet complex for a period longer than 6 months. Code allows flexibility in use of trailers) Case o. C-294, Craig C. Davis/Aerojet. 19. Special Call. 20. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1915 recommending an amendment to the Azusa General Plan No. 83-1 was information item at this time. Public Hearing set before Council on June 6, 1983. 21. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of #3,858,069.55, as of April 30, 1983, was received and filed. 22. Agreement with Los Angeles County for technical s checking of tract and parcel maps waapproved and Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the contract. 23. RESOLUTION NO. 7263 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. 24. Request from Utility Director to dispose of surplus and obsolete material was approved and staff was directed to solicit informal quotation for its disposal. 'CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:40 P.M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:50 P.M. OTHER BUSINESS, This item was deferred to 8:00 P.M. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to set September 13, 1983, as date for special election. Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF'THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1983s FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE .QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SAID CITY THE QUESTION OF THE RECALL OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AND THE QUESTION OF FILLING THE VACANCIES IF THE RECALL PREVAILS. 'Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart 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 Councilman Decker offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA; REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO SAID CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A SPECIAI. MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13s 1983. 05/16/83 Page 3 3s/ P.C. Res.#1913 C-294 (appvd.) P.C.Res.#1915 Amend.Gen.Plan Pub.Hrg.6/6/83 City Tress. Financial Statement Agmt.L.A.Cnty. Res. #7263 Warrants L & W material decl.surplus Adj. to CRA Reconvened Other Bus.defrd. Spec.Election date set for 9/13/83 Res. #7264 calling & giving Notice of Spec. Election (recall) Res. #7265 req.Cnty.sves. re: election 353 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 resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Councils AYES: COUNCILMEMBERSt DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Latta offered for second reading and adoption Ord. #2175 an Ordinance entitled: res.dev.fees park & rec. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA area AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING SECTIONS 15.04.140 AND 15.04.150 RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOP. MENT FEES FOR PARK AND RECREATION AREA. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker 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 Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, -HART, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSENTt COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Hart offered for second reading and adoption Ord. ,x}2176 an Ordinance entitled: refund.bonds So.Ca.Pub.Powr. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Auth. 'AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REFUNDING BONDS BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY. 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 Decker that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Councils AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER,'HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Latta offered for second reading and adoption Ord. #2177 an Ordinance entitled: relating to auto service AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, stations CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19 BY ADDING SECTIONS 19.04.040, 19.22.040(5) RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart 'and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Req.from and carried by roll call that request from the Kiwanis Club Kiwanis to sell of Azusa to sell beer at the Golden Days celebrations be beer @Golden received and filed. Councilwoman Hart dissenting. Days (Rea. & File) 05/16/83 Page 4 OTHER BUSINESS APPEAL of Alan Aederaon from decision of Personnel Board ip 3'Sing termination from the Police Department. Moved by Councilman Deckar, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that transcript of Personnel Board Hearing re: Alan Anderson be made part of the proceedings. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Crux and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried to approve action of Personnel Board in termination of Officer Alan Anderson. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OF MARCH 16, 1983, UPHOLDING} THE TERMI- NATION OF ALAN ANDERSON FROM EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA AS A POLICE OFFICER. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. t Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCIIMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOEBs COUNCIINEWERSs NOIR ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERs: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Appeal/Alan ' Anderson term. Transcript part of proceedings Appv.action of Pera.Bd. Res. #7266 Affirming decision of Pers.Bd.re: A. Anderson PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed uses of revenue sharing funds. Pub.Hrg. The yea or— eared the Hearing open. City Clerk read Revenue affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said Hearing Sharing published in the Azusa Herald on May 42 1983. Funds Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Coundilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved'by'Couhcilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker and unanimously carried by roll call that $500,000 of revenue sharing funds be transferred to the General Fund in the 1983-844Ut$et't4';^.fund.part7of the Police-DoAttMent's oipetational costs. PUBLIC HEARING - on Amendment No. 133, permitted uses Pub.Hrg. n the MZI7—zones. zones. Uses in M-1 zones The Mayor -declared the Hearing -open. City Clerk read;_ the affidivit.of proof of publication of Notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on May 4, 1983. Moved -by Counilllman Latta'4econdid by Councilwoman"Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Crus, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call that City Attorney prepare the necessary Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow churches in the M-1 zone after obtaining a conditional use permit. Councilman Decker and Councilwoman Hart, dissenting. R - - 05/16/83 _, F49e 5 Amend AMC to allow churches in M-1 zones 36*7 CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:45 P.M. Recess CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appeal carried by roll call to grant the appeal of conditions 5 Granted and 6 on CUP C291, La Tolteca, and that the necessary resolution be prepared. Councilman Decker and Council- woman Hart dissenting. PUBLIC HEARING - appealing action of the Planning Commission Pab.Hrg. eny ng a con itional use permit to allow expansion of an denying CUP existing non -conforming use and to permit a drive-in for off -sale business for the purposes of obtaining an "off -sale" beer beer & wine and wine license. Case No. C-290, Wilfred Schlange, 600 C-290 E. 5th, Street. W. Schlange 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 April 27th, as well as affidavit of posting the property on May 60 1983. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker CUP Denied and carried by roll call to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission denying the conditional use permit to allow "off -sale" beer and wine license. Councilmen Cruz and Latta dissenting. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Jobs Bill and unanimously.carried by roll call that Jobs Bill, Appvd. Community Development Block Grant application be approved and authorized,for submission to the County] further, that staff be authorized to conduct negotiations, request bids and prepare for immediate implementation of the program. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses Memorandum and unanimously carried by roll call that Staff proceed of Under - with expediency on the Memorandum of Understanding between standing w/ ,the City and=Edwards Theatres. Edwards Thetrs Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Appvd.traffic and carried by roll call to authorize the creation of a signal,Vernon signalized intersection at Fbothill Blvd. and Vernon & Foothill Ave., and direct the City Engineer to prepare the plans and contract documents for the traffic signal. Councilman Cruz dissenting. 05/16/83 Page 6 Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz P.C. to report and carried by roll call that Planning Commission research on M-1 zones what portions of the M-1 zonesthe proposed amendment to re: Churches the Municipal Code would apply with regard to chches. Councilman Decker and Mayor Moses dissenting. PUBLIC HEARING - appealing certain conditions of condition l\ use permit Case No, C-291, Is Tolteca, 321 N. Azusa Avenue. Pub.Hrg.appeal. 'certain coed. ' of,CUP - The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read Ia Tolteca affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on April 27, 1983 and affidavit of proof of posting property on May 61, 193. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appeal carried by roll call to grant the appeal of conditions 5 Granted and 6 on CUP C291, La Tolteca, and that the necessary resolution be prepared. Councilman Decker and Council- woman Hart dissenting. PUBLIC HEARING - appealing action of the Planning Commission Pab.Hrg. eny ng a con itional use permit to allow expansion of an denying CUP existing non -conforming use and to permit a drive-in for off -sale business for the purposes of obtaining an "off -sale" beer beer & wine and wine license. Case No. C-290, Wilfred Schlange, 600 C-290 E. 5th, Street. W. Schlange 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 April 27th, as well as affidavit of posting the property on May 60 1983. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker CUP Denied and carried by roll call to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission denying the conditional use permit to allow "off -sale" beer and wine license. Councilmen Cruz and Latta dissenting. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Jobs Bill and unanimously.carried by roll call that Jobs Bill, Appvd. Community Development Block Grant application be approved and authorized,for submission to the County] further, that staff be authorized to conduct negotiations, request bids and prepare for immediate implementation of the program. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses Memorandum and unanimously carried by roll call that Staff proceed of Under - with expediency on the Memorandum of Understanding between standing w/ ,the City and=Edwards Theatres. Edwards Thetrs Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilwoman Hart Appvd.traffic and carried by roll call to authorize the creation of a signal,Vernon signalized intersection at Fbothill Blvd. and Vernon & Foothill Ave., and direct the City Engineer to prepare the plans and contract documents for the traffic signal. Councilman Cruz dissenting. 05/16/83 Page 6 3sf Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta Consumer and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the Complaint formation of a Consumer Complaint Committee comprised of Commission the Finance Officer, Consumer Service Manager, Public Works Director and the Utility Director. Moved'by Councilman Decker;,''seconded by Councilwoman Hart Legal Opinion that authorization be given'to secure an opinion from re: RR cross - Attorney Glenn Watson regarding legality of railroad ings company,repaiiing their own crossings within the City, 'failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS: SPECIAL CALL ITEMS DECKER, HART CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NONE Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman and unanimously carried by'roll call that Planning sion recommendation - Resolution•No. 1914 Amendment 134, second units on single-family;;zoned lots be se Public'Hearing before Council on June 6, 1983. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Decker P.C.Res. #1914 Commis- - re:Amendment No. #134, second t for units on single Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried that a Board meeting be called of the Azusa Agricultural Water for the purposes of selecting' new board members. Moved by'Mayor*koses, sedonded by Councilman Decker and unanimously'carried•by roll call that City Attorney inves- tigate'and submit a complete report; on water rates charged to Monrovia Nursery. iMoved by'Counc Oman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and' -4 carried by roll call that 'staff bs�,directed to hire an Assistant,City,-,Administrator as,soon as possible.' Councilman Decker, and Councilwoman Hart dissenting. It was consensus of Council that Director of Community Services and Director of Public Works investigate avenues and method's to'Lexpand the anti:graffiti program through- out the•City and report babk'to Council. Moved by'Councilman Latta,�second'ed'by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to abolish the part time position of the Business License/Zoning Inspector and reinstate the full time position and that Personnel be directed to start recruitment to fill the vacancy. Councilman Decker and Councilwoman Hart dissenting.''" It was consensus of Council that Staff report on the possibility of;� dance are&4n' the'vicinity of the band shell. t' Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll' -call to contract with Municipal Services, for administration of the Community Development ,Inc...Block Grant Program at a cost of $1850.00 per month.' Councilman Decker dissenting. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 11:45 P.M. CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 12:00 A.M. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to extend Mr. Martin's contract for another 30 days. 05/16/83 Page 7 family znd lots i 11 for; Bd . Mtg.Aausa Ag. Monrol~a; ,Ours. Water Rate Rpt. Asst. City Adm.to be hired Anti -graffiti expansion Abolish part time Bus.Lic./ Zone Insp.& make it full time Rpt.on Dance area at band shell Contr.for Comm. Dev. (MSI) Recessed Reconvened Mr. Martin's contract extnd. 30 days 3k/ Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Mayor Moses and Adjourn unanimously carried to adjourn. Time of Adjournment: 12:10 A.M. city clerk Next Resolution No. 7267 Next Ordinance No. 2178 OV, 05/16/83 Page 8