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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR :MEETING
FEBRUARY 6, 1984 - 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 Gordon Coulter of the
Free Methodist Church.
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ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAlSARENA, LATTA, HOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Acting City Attorney Thorson, Interim City Administrator/
Chief of Police Wood, Utility Director Hsu, L. A. County
Fire Chief Gregory, Director of Community Services Guarrera,
-Civil Engineering -Associate Diaz, Water Superintendent
Poli, Personnel Officer Filer, City Treasurer Talley,
Finance Officer McFarlane, Deputy City Clerk Lara, City
Clerk Solis.
CEREMONIAL
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 was
approved on motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by
Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call vote,
with the exception of Items 1, 12, and 19 which were
considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the agenda.
1. Special Call
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Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
2. RESOLUTION NO. 7420 Res. #7420
Honoring s Comm.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY J. Holland
OF AZUSA HONORING AND COMMENDING JIMMIE
HOLLAND.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 7421 Res. #7421
"Southerly Annex.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Dist. No. 86"
OF AZUSA MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
' FORMATION COMMISSION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR
THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY
OF AZUSA PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL ORGANIZA-
TION ACT OF 1977 -- "SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT NO. 86".
4. ABC Notice for on sale beer and wine, eating place, ABC Notice
dropping partner and adding spouse to license, for Stefanos
premises located at 1155 E. Alosta Ave., Stefanos,
was received and filed.
5. ABC Notice for on sale beer and wine, eating place, ABC Notice
person to persoh transfer for premises located at Tabasco Tillies
251 S. Irwindale Ave., Tabasco Tillies, was received
and filed.
6. Claims against the City for alleged injuries and
damages sustained due to traffic collision at Foothill
Blvd. and Vernon Ave August 15, 1983, by the following:
a. Beverly R. Duncan, b. Sandra L. Zamora, c. Rita J.
Cook, were denied and referred to City's Insurance
Administrator.
7. Employee step raise/permanent status for the following
' City employees:
NAME STATUS
R. Chavez, Park Maint. Wkr. I Step 2/Perm.Stat.
E. Jones , Police Clerk Perm.Stat.
V. Blanton, Pub. Wks.tSaint.Wrkr.II Step 4
K. Deck, Water Maint. Lead Wrkr. Step 3
8. RESOLUTION NO. 7422
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATION FOR
ASSISTANT CITY LIBRARIAN AND CHANGING TITLE
TO LIBRARY DIRECTOR.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 7423
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY.
Claims vs City
B.Duncan,•S.
Zamora,R.Cooky
(denied)
Step Raises/
Perm.Status
EFFECTIVE
02/15/84
02/07/84
02/08/84
02/17/84
Res. # 7422
Job Specs.
Library Dir.
Res. # 7423
Job Specs.
Admin. Sec.
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 7424
Res. # 7424
Job Spec.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Civ.Engr.Asst.
OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CIVIL ENGINEERING ASSISTANT.
11.
Planning Commission was instructed to study code amend-
Compact Car
ment to permit compact car parking allocation, and to
Parking
hold public hearings.
12.
Special Call
13.
Budget calendar schedule of activities for Fiscal year
Budget Cal.
1984-85 was adopted.
FY 84-85
14.
Formal bidding procedures were waived for the purchase
Bidding Proc.
of three 250 kva transformers, as provided in the
KVA Transformer
Municipal Code and authorization given to solicit
informal quotes for purchase of transformers.
15.
Allocation of capacity and energy associated with
$oover Uprates
Hoover Uprates proposed Memorandum of Understanding
MOU & Ltr. to
resale cities, was approved and City Official was
Congress
authorized to execute the document.. Utility Director
was authorized to sign official letter to Congress
urging adoption of HR 4275, authorizing construction
of the Hoover Uprates.
' 16.
RESOLUTION NO. 7425
Res. # 7425
Weed Abatement
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON
AND IPJ FRONT OF, AND BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE,
AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE
PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE,
AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR
THE ABATEMENT THEREOF.
17. Michael Scherer was authorized to attend the 35th Seminar
Annual Training Seminar of the California State M. Scherer
.juvenile Officers' Association, in Sacramento, from
March 6-9, 1984.
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18. Bid opening for irrigation system at Gladstone Park.
Three bids were received and opened in the City
Clerk's office on February 1, 1984. Quotes are on
file in the office of the City Clerk. The contract
was awarded to Smith Pipe and Supply, lowest bidder,
in the amount of $7,230.11. The City Clerk was
directed to return all unsuccessful bidders' guaran-
tees. The Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to
execute the contract.
19. Special Call
genda Item I-7 was brought forward at this time.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call that fees for use of the Woman's
Club be waived for the Sister City Committee's Fund raising
activity of March 10, 1984; further, that future requests
for waiver of fees be sent to the appropriate department
or commission for evaluation and report to Council with
Agenda materials. Councilman Camarena dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 7:50 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:51 P.M.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Latta offered a resolution with amendment,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY. OF AZUSA
URGING COMPLETION OF THE 210 FREEWAY EAST FROM LA VERNE.
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oved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
o waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
nd adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNQILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Said amendment to the resolution is as follows:
That no local funds be utilized for the completion of
the Freeway.
Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY AND THE CITY OF AZUSA
DATED JULY 18, 1983 CONSISTING OF A REVISED MASTER PLAN
OF DEVELOPMENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive
further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and
unanimously carried by roll call that proposed Ordinance
relating to appointment of members to the Parks and Recrea-
tion Commission, be referred to that Commission for their
comments and recommendation.
Councilman Camarena offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 8.58.040 AND 8.58.060 RELATING TO
EMERGENCY WORK EXEMPTIONS+FROM THE NOISE ORDINANCE—
Inc Ina
Agenda I-7
brought forward
Fees waived for
use of Woman's
Club by Sister
City Committee
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
Res. #7427
Urging compl.
of 210 Frwy.
Ord. #2211
Amend. to APU
Dev. Agmt.
Proposed Ord.
Pks. & Rec.Appts.
referred to that
Commission
1st Rdg. Ord.re:
Exemptions for
Emergency Work
Noise Ord.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZU10A
CFRTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PREZONING
OF SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 86 TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
that further reading be waived and to adopt. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCIL.'NEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEI4BERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBEP.S: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PREZONING CERTAIN PREMISES UPON ANNEXATION AS'SOUTHERLY
A17NEXATION DISTRICT NO. 86 (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-227).
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
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Res. #7428
certifying Neg.
Declaration for
Annexation #86
1st Rdg. Ord.
re: Prezoning
Annex. #86
SCHEDULED ITEMS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on permitted uses in the M-1 zone. Cont. Pub. Hrg.
The Mayor declared the Hearing reopened and testimony was Permitted Uses
'heard for and against proposed amendment to the Municipal in M-1 Zone
Code.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Councilman Camarena offered offered an Urgency Ordinance Urg.Ord.AmendeO
which the Citv Attorney read in full, entitled: AMC re:Churches
in M-1 Zone
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADDING SECTION (Failed Urg.Ord.
19.32.020(d) RELATING TO CHURCHES IN THE M-1 ZONE. Need 4/5 Vote)
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance failed by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILIMEMBERS: CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILDIEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered for introductory first reading 1st Rdg. Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: Churches in the
M-1 Zone
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 19, BY ADDING, SECTION
19.32.020(d) RELATING TO CHURCHES IN THE M-1 ZONE.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and
carried by roll call to waive further reading. Councilmen
Cruz and Cook dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 10:02 P.M. Recessed
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:15 P.M. Reconvened
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PUBLIC HEARING - on Appeal of a certain condition of
Conditions Use Permit Case No. C-307, Jones Intercable,
Inc., 174 N. San Gabriel Avenue.
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 January 18,
1984, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said
�roperty, on January. 27, 1984.
estimony was heard for and against proposed Conditional
se Permit.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and carried by roll call to re -open the hearing and continue
same until meeting of February 21st, in order that more
information be received. Councilman Cook dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to award the contract
for installation of wheel chair ramps in various locations
in the City, Project No. 652, to the low bidder, Damon
Construction Co., in the amount of $137,200.00 using
SB 821 and HCD Grant Funds; further authorizing the Mayor
and'City Clerk to execute the contract and directing the
City Clerk to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees.
INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - on weed abatement case No. 83-148,
Luz Mesa, 360 E. First Street.
estimony was received.
oved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
nd carried by roll call that City Administrator investi-
gate weed abatement problem and trimming of trees by the
Light and Power Department at that location, and return
with a recommendation for reconciling the problem. Council-
man Cook dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
carried by roll call that Director of Community Services,
Recreation Supervisor and the newest three members of the
Parks and Recreation Commission (two to be appointed in
March) be authorized to attend the Parks and Recreation
Seminar, rescinding action taken at the Council meeting of
January 16th wherein the two newest Councilmembers were
authorized to atcend.
Councilmen Camarena and Latta dissenting.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call that staff investigate
area of Sierra Madre ascertaining number of missing trees
nd how best to replant and type of trees to be used;
urther reporting on the condition of the streets at that
rea also.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and
unanimously carried by roll call to waive present Council
policy in order that the Boy Scout Pack 413, be allowed to
use facility at Memorial Park on February 25, 1984, at no
charge, providing that said room has not already been rented
for that date; further, that staff report on all requests of
this nature to Council to be included in Agenda materials.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call that Interim City
Administrator evaluate proper commendation, whether it be
a reception, formal recognition or monetary contribution
for two Olympic;Boxing, contenders,; Paul Banke and, Zack
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Pub.Hrg.
Jones Intercable
C-307
Bid Award for
Proj. 652
Damon Construct.
Info.Pub.Hrg.
Weed Abatement
Luz Mesa
Attndce. at
Parks & Rec.
Seminar
Rpt. on Tree
Plntg.-Sierra
Madre Area &
Cond. of
Streets
Waive fees for
Rec. Bldg. -Boy
Scout Pack 413
Rpt. on Recog.
for 2 Olympic
Boxers
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Padilla, Azusa residents.
It was consensus of Council that NO SMOKING and SMOKING Aud.to be Posted
signs be posted in the Civic Auditorium; designating the w/Smoking & No
right side of the auditorium as the smoking section and Smoking Signs
the left side of the auditorium designated as the no smoking
area.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 11:40 P.M. Exec Session
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CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 1:00 A.M.
Reconvened
City Attorney apprised members of the audience that the
Termination of
City Council by unanimous vote took action to terminate
Pol.Off.Charles
Charles Hamil as a Police Officer for the City of Azusa.
Hamil
SCHEDULED ITEMS (CONTINUED)
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
Western Disp.
and carried by roll call to receive and file report regard-
Franchise
ing Western Disposal Franchise. Mayor Moses dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Renegotiate
and unanimously carried by roll call that franchise with
Franchise w/
Western Disposal be renegotiated.
Western Disp.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena,
and unanimously carried by roll call that the Minutes of
the adjourned meetings of January 24th and 26th, 1984 be
approved as written; and that Minutes of the regular meet-
ing of January 16th be amended to disclose Councilman
Cook dissenting to actions regarding the Parks and Recrea-
'tion Seminar and the changing of that Commission's meeting
times.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that the firm of
Associated Software Consultants, Inc. be authorized to
perform study of City's computer needs at a cost not to
exceed $1,000.00.
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 Councilman Camarena
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ,
NOES: COUNCILME14BERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
'Councilman Cook announced that applications will be accepted
up to 5:00 P.M. Monday, February 27th, for two members of
the Parks and Recreation Commission; 1 term ending June,
1986 said appointment to be made by the commission members;
1 term ending June, 1984, said appointment made by the
School District and also 1 term in the Planning Commission
ending June 1984, said appointment to be made by the Mayor.
Appointments will be made and confirmed on March 5, 1984.
Kin. Appvd. as
Amended
Auth.Consultnt
Study re:
Computer Needs
Res. #7426
Warrants
Appts.for Pks.&
Rec. & Ping.
Commissions
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and H. Fisher to be
unanimously carried by roll call that Herbert Fisher's name Placed on Agenda
be placed on the Agenda for consideration of appointment to for Consideration
the Planning Commission at the appropriate meeting, which as P1ng.Comm.Mbr.
would be March 51 1984.
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Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook Voluntary
and unanimously carried by roll call that a Volunteer Task Task Force
Force be initiated and coordinated by the Assistant Director
of Civil Defense when that position is filled, utilizing, the
School District, City Government and Industry.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that resolutions be
prepared for outgoing Parks and Recreation Commissioners
'Tom Oki and Glenn Bashore.
It was consensus of Council that staff investigate placing
fire hydrant markers in city streets, thus lessening City's
insurance premiums as well as facilitating the Fire
Department when responding to calls.
It was consensus of Council that City Administrator report
on fees and permits issued to various utility companies
that operate in the City.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 1:20 A.M.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2212
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Resolutions for
Tom Oki & Glenn
Bashore
Fire Hydrant
Street Markers
Fees from
Utility
Companies
Adjourn