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CITY..OF AZUSA
MINUTES OP`TH.F. CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEE.'ING
AUGUST 1, 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
salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Howard of the United
Pentecostal Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER, HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS:• NONE
`NLSO PRESENT
City Attorney/Administrator Martin, Finance Officer
McFarlane, Chief of Police Wood, Utility Director Hsu,
Community Development/Planning Director Cunningham,
Director`of Public Works Wells, Director of Community
Services Guarrera, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis,
Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
Call to Order 1
Invocation
Roll Call
Presentation of Proclamation to Mr. Fred Sanchez commending Proclamation
the Azusa Band, was deferred to later in the meeting, as Mr. F. Sanchez
he was not present in the audience at this time. (Deferred)
CONSENT CALENDAR
z.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 Consent Cal.
was approved on motion of Councilman Cruz, seconded by Appvd. Items
Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call vote, 17 &'1
with the exception of Items 17 and 18 which were considered Special Call)
under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the July 18, 1983 regular meeting were
approved as written.
2. ABC Notice for off sale, beer and wine, person to
person transfer, for premises located at 246 N. Azusa
Ave., Azusa Market was received and filed.
3. ABC Notices for off sale general, person to person
transfer for the National Convenience Stores, Inc.,
at: (a) 166 W. Sierra Madre Ave. and (b) 761 Lark
Ellen Ave. were received and filed.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 7308
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO.
C-296 LEE PATTERSON).
5. Permanent status and step raises for the following
City employees:
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
A. Paez, Park Maint.Wrkr.I Step 4 08/03/83
D. Paez, Park Maint.Wrkr.I Perm.Stat/Step 2 08/08/83
Y. Covarrubias, Police Clerk Step 3 08/15/83
J. Gaines, Police Officer Perm.Stat. 08/04/83
Min. Appvd.
ABC Notice
Azusa Market
ABC Notices
Natl.Conven
Stores,Inc.
Res. #7308
CUP Denied
C-296
Lee Patterson
Perm.Stat/
Step Raises
'(YS/ .
14. RESOLUTION NO. 7309 Res. #7310
Warrants
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE (FY 1982-83)
CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
15. An amendment to the contract for restroom renovation Amend.to contr.
was approved. The two parks previously deleted from Park restroom
the contract were reinstated using funds from the renovation
Park and Recreation Development fees account, at a
cost of $35,824.00.
16. Reinstatement of Police Clerk Elaine Jones, effective Reinstatement
August 7, 1983 was approved. Pol.C1k.E.Jones
17. Special Call
' 18. Special Call
19. Plans and specifications for Band Shell modification,
Project No. 37-283 was approved. City Clerk was
directed to advertise for bids.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 7:40 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:12 P.M.
08/01/83 Page 2
Plans & Specs.
Modification of
Band Shell
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
V. Thrall, Comm. Disp. Step 3 07/19/83
E. Blanton, P.W.Maint.Wrkr.I Perm.Stat 08/08/83
6.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res.,#1933
tion No. 1933 conditionally approved a variance to
v -8o6
allow a reduced rear yard setback of 21' instead of
R.M.Hay
the required 25' on the property located at 1305
(Appvd.)
Hollis. Case No. V-806 Richard M. Hay.
7.
Notice was given that Planning Commission by Resolu-
P.C.Res. #1934
'
tion No. 1934 conditionally approved a conditional
C-301
use permit to allow improvements of a non -conforming
J.R. Cortez,
use on property located at 812 N. Azusa Ave., Case
(Appvd.)
No. C-301, John R. Cortez.
8.
Notice of resignation of Reserve Police Officer
Resign.Pol.Off.
Jeffrey Hicks, effective July 1, 1983 was accepted.
J. Hicks
9.
Request of Audrey Carney for tuition reimbursement in
Tuition Reimb.
the amount of $87.41 was approved.
A.Carney
10.
Plans and specifications for Project No. 393, Alley
Plans & Specs.
Overlay from First St., northerly 525 feet were
Project 393
approved and the City Clerk was directed to adver-
tise for bids.
11.
Plans and specifications for Project No. 648, recon-
Plans & Specs.
struction of Industrial Ave., between Georgia Ave.
Project 648
and Vernon Ave. were approved and the City Clerk was
directed to advertise for bids.
12.
Final Tract Map No. 42696, west side of Citrus north
Tract Map
of Arrow Hwy., was approved and its recordation was
m42696
authorized after the final subdivision report has been
made.
(Appvd.)
13.
Specifications for the purchase of a 1983 or 1984
Specs. new veh.
medium size sedan for Utility Director was approved
for'Utillty Dir
and Purchasing Officer was authorized to solicit
t.
informal quotations.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 7309 Res. #7310
Warrants
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE (FY 1982-83)
CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
15. An amendment to the contract for restroom renovation Amend.to contr.
was approved. The two parks previously deleted from Park restroom
the contract were reinstated using funds from the renovation
Park and Recreation Development fees account, at a
cost of $35,824.00.
16. Reinstatement of Police Clerk Elaine Jones, effective Reinstatement
August 7, 1983 was approved. Pol.C1k.E.Jones
17. Special Call
' 18. Special Call
19. Plans and specifications for Band Shell modification,
Project No. 37-283 was approved. City Clerk was
directed to advertise for bids.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 7:40 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:12 P.M.
08/01/83 Page 2
Plans & Specs.
Modification of
Band Shell
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
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ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilwoman Hart offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF
MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS, CONFIRMING FILING OF NOTICE OF
SALE THEREOF WITH MORTGAGE BOND ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
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
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Amendment to the Municipal
Code, Amendm No. 135, surface mining and reclamation.
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 July 20,
1983
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
V33
Res. #7311
auth.app.for
Mortg.Rev.Bonds
(Relco Invest)
Pub.Hrg.re:
Amend.to AMC
surface mining
& reclamation
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Mayor Moses and Certify Neg.
unanimously carried, that based upon the Environmental Declaration
Impact Report -Negative Declaration that Amendment No. 135
be adopted with the substitution of the word "State"
rather than City in Section 19.70.010 (2) of proposed
Ordinance.
Councilman Latta offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: surface mining
& reclamation
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 19
BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS 19.70.010 THROUGH
19.70.060, INCLUSIVE RELATING TO SURFACE MINING AND
RECLAMATION.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Bart
and unanimously carried by roll call, to waive further
reading.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - on appeal from action of the Planning Pub.Hrggs.appeal
Commission enying a variance for code waiver of Section on V -787,V-788,
19.48.050, required improvements for parking, in order to & V-7 9
provide additional off street parking facilities for the (Swap Meet)
Swap Meet:
Variance V-787, as petitioned by Nathan S. Krems,
rear of 645 77 Foothill Blvd.
Variance V-788, as petitioned by James Edwards, Jr.,
545 E. Foot= Blvd.
I Variance V-789, as petitioned by James Edwards, Jr.,
ri` oni- off. Foothill Blvd.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearings opened. The City
Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of
Notices of said Hearings published in the Azusa Herald
on July 20, 1983, as well as the affidavits of proof of
posting said property on July 22, 1983.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Hart
and unanimously carried to close the Bearings.
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Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta Certifying
and carried by roll call to certify the Environmental Neg. Decl.
Impact Report -Negative Declaration. Councilman Decker
dissenting.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker Moratorium
and carried by roll call that moratorium be lifted re: lifted on pkng.
parking on unimproved property, and that warnings, only, on unimpvd.
be given for 30 days. Councilman Cruz and Mayor Moses property
dissenting.
' Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Variances
for the Swap Meet, Cases V-787, V-788 and V-789, subject
to conditions as stipulated by the Planning Commission.
Resolutions to be prepared and submitted at the next
meeting.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF ITS SHARE OF PROPOSITION
A FUNDS FOR THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRANSIT NEEDS
STUDY.
Moved by -Councilman Latta, 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
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to extend City
' Administrator/City Attorney's contract with the City for
60 days.
Moved by Councilwoman Hart, seconded by Mayor Moses and
carried by roll call to extend Fred Lyte's contract with
the City for 60 days. Councilman Decker dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to continue Items I-5
and I-6, appointments of two Park Maintenance Workers,
until meeting of August 15th, as the number one candi-
date's name was not available at this time.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by'roll call that the firm of
Keith Vint and Associates be authorized to refurbish
and seal the City Hall fountain at a cost of $4300.00.
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled:
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.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses 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
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Appv.Variances
V -787,V-788, u
V-789
(Swap Meet)
Res. ,'#7312
auth.alloc.
portion of
Prop.A funds
E.S.G.V.
transit study
C.Martin contr.
extended for
60 days (C-779)
F.Lyte contr.
extended for 60
days (C-779)
Appts.of Pk.
Wrkrs.cont.to
8/15/83 mtg.
Refurbish City
Hall fountain
Res. #{7310
Warrants
(FY 1983-84)
J
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimiously carried by roll call that the General Plan
Map be reproduced and placed in the Council Chambers.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded
and unanimously carried by roll call
Commission initiate Public Hearings
Ordinance with regard to landscape a
ments for commercial zones.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded
and unanimously carried by roll call
Commission be directed to develop an
to the City's General Plan.
by Councilwoman Hart
that Planning
to amend the zoning
nd set back require -
by Councilman Cruz
that Planning
urban design element
It was consensus of Council that Staff be directed to
investigate sewer service charges of Johnny's Auto Body
to ascertain any errors in billing.
In view of the fact that the number one candidate's name
on the eligibility list for Parks Maintenance Worker I
position was now available and had been reviewed by the
Council, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Council-
man Decker and unanimously carried by roll call to
approve the appointments of Timothy L. Baker and Rogelio
Chavez, Jr., effective August 15, 11083, contingent upon
their successful completion of a physical examination.
Genrl Plan Map
for Council
Chambers
P1ng.Comm.to
study incr.
comm.landscape
P1ng.Comm.to
implement Comm.
design
Sewer chg.
Johnny's Auto
Body
Appt.Pks.Wrkr.
Baker & Chavez
Staff was directed that, in the future, when consideration Top 3 candidatel
of appointments are presented to Council that the names of to be listed on
the top three candidates be listed for Council perusal. appt.regs.
It was consensus of Council that Ledevelopment Consultant
survey surrounding cities re: policy on low interest loans
for renovation of downtown buildinars.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 10:19 P.M.
Next Resolution No. 7313
Next Ordinance No. 2187
08/01/83
Page
Survey/surr.
cities -low
interest loans
Adjourn