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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 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 Call to Order
the salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend James Herring of the Invocation
Assembly of God Church.
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Acting City Attorney Thorson, Interim City Administrator/
Chief of Police wood, Community Development/Planning
Director Cunningham, Civil Engineering Associate Diaz,
Personnel Officer Filer, Finance Officer McFarlane,
City Treasurer Talley, Water Superintendent Poli, Utility
Director Hsu, Deputy City Clerk Lara, City Clerk Solis.
CERE140NIAL
Councilman Cook presented a
'Administrator read in full,
her for her services to the
CONSENT CALENDAR
resolution, which the City
to Elsie Vandale commending
City of Azusa.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 18
was approved on motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by
Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of Items 3, 9, 10, 11, 16 and
18, which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion
of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the February 21, 1984 regular meeting
were approved as written.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 7439
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA HONORING AND C011MENDING ROBERT MONTGOMERY
FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY.
3. Special Call
4. RESOLUTION NO. 7441
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS
AND POLLING PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD
MEMBERS AND FIXING C014PENSATION FOR THE APRIL 10,
1984, HERETOFORE CALLED�BY RESOLUTION NO. 7390
OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Res. E.Vandale
sys. to City
Consent Calendar
Items 3,9,10,11,
16 & 18 Special
Call
Min.Appvd.
2/21/84 reg.mtg.
Res. #7439
Commend.
R. Montgomery
Res. #7441
Appt.Precincts &
Board Members
4/10/84 Election
5. ABC Notice - reapplication due to change of address - ABC Notice
on sale, beer and wine, eating place, new license, Posh Steak
for premises located at 330 N. Fenimore Ave., Posh House
Steak House, was received and filed.
9,
6. ABC Notice, premises to premises transfer, on sale, ABC Notice
beer and wine, eating place, for premises located Lamppost Pizza
at 862 E. Alosta Ave., Lamppost Pizza,was received
and filed.
7. Appointments of John R. Palos, Delegate, and George Appt.J.Palos,
Cartter, Alternate, to the Metropolitan Cooperative G.Cartter,Met.
Library System Advisory Board were confirmed. Coop.Lib.System
8. Employee step raise/permanent status for the following Step.Raises/
City employees:
Perm.Status
'
NAME
STATUS
EFFECTIVE
S. Capper, Cust.Svs.Rep.II
Step
4
03/08/84
W. Braun, Police Officer
Step
3
03/08/84
R. Garcia, Police Officer
Step
3
03/13/84
J. Gurbada, Comm. Disp.
Step
5
03/07/84
K. Kipp, Comm. Disp.
Step
5
03%08/84
9. Special Call
10. Special Call
11. Special Call
12. RESOLUTION NO. 7444 Res. #7444
Gladstone St.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF part of System
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT of Highways Cnty.
OF PORTIONS OF GLADSTONE STREET WITHIN SAID CITY of L.A.
AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM OF HIGHWAYS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES.
13. Request from the Azusa Youth Club to hold a boxing show Azusa Youth Club
at the VFW Hall, April 21, 1984, from 3:00 P.M. to Boxing Show at
5:00 P.M. was approved providing that all ABC restric- VFW
tions are complied with.
14. Specifications for Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Specs.Sr.Citizen
were approved and the City Clerk was directed to Program
advertise for bids.
15. Request of Senior Citizen Project Coordinator to attend C.A.N.D.E.
Annual California Association of Nutrition Directors Conference
for Elderly Conference in Sacramento, May 1-3, 1984,
was approved.
16. Special Call
17. City's 1966 Crown Snorkel was declared surplus property L.A. Cnty.Fire
and authorization was given to sell vehicle to the Los Dept.purchase
Angeles County Fire Department in the amount of 1966 Crown
$27,500.00. Snorkel fret City
18. Special Call.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 7:44 P.M.
'CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:47 P.M.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE AMENDMENT
TO SECTION 19.26.020 AND THE ADDITION`OF SECTION 19.26.070
TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, ZONE CHANGE AMENDMENT NO. 140.
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Adj.to CRA
Reconvened
Res. #7447
Neg.Decl.Zone
Change #140
auto related
uses C3 zone
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Latta offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
kFORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDING SUBSECTIONS (A), (B), (C), (D), (P) AND (DD)
SECTION 19.26.020(2) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AUTOMOBILE RELATED USES IN THE C-3 ZONE
(GENERAL COMMERCIAL) AND ADDING SECTION 19.26.070 TO THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE
C-3 ZONE (GENERAL COMMERCIAL).
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED ON AZUSA
AVENUE BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH STREETS (GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 83-3).
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman
Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council;
YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WITH
RESPECT TO THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTIES ON AZUSA AVENUE BETWEEN NINTH AND TENTH
STREETS (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 83-3).
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ZONE CHANGE
FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED ON AZUSA AVENUE BETWEEN
�INTH AND TENTH STREETS (ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-228).
oved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following'votd of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, t'IOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Latta offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
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1st Rdg. Ord.
re: Zone Chng
Auto Related
Uses in C3
Zone
Res. #7448
Neg.Dec.Gen'l
Plan Amendmnt
Res. #7449
Appv. Gen'l
Plan Amendmnt
Res. #7450
Neg. Dec.
Zone Chnge
Z-228
.1st Rdg. Ord.:
Zone Change.
Z-228
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PARCELS
OF PROPERTY.IN THE 900 BLOCK OF NORTH AZUSA AVENUE,
ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-228.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
'Councilman Cruz offered for second reading an Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 5.32.040 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF SALES OF "FULL SERVICE"
GASOLINE OR MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney
be directed to prepare an amendment to above Ordinance
with regard to restroom facilities being made available
to the public and that.all gasoline/motor vehicle fuel
stations be equipped with air and water for use by
customers.
Councilman Camarena offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled:
'AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA REPEALING SECTIONS 15.04.060, 15.04.070, 15.08.010,
15.08.020 AND 15.08.030 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADDING THERETO SECTIONS 15.08.010 THROUGH 15.08.150, ALL
RELATING TO ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY NUISANCES AND
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ,
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
Ord. #2216
Full Service
Gas Stations
Amend to Ord.
#2216
Urgency Ord.
#2217 Abatement
of Property
Nuisances &
Dangerous Bldgs.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Prop.Ord.re:
carried by roll call that proposed Ordinance with regard Pks & Rec.Comm.
to appointments of members of the Parks and Recreation Mbrs. not
Commission not be introduced and no action taken. Council- Introduced
man Camarena dissenting.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - conformance.of zoning with redevelopment
' plans, agreements and specific plans.
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 February 29,
1984.
Testimony was received.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded'by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Public
Hearing.
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Pub.Hrg.re:
Conformance w/
Zoning w/Redev.
Plans,et al
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Councilman Cruz offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE
NO. 2210 ADDING SECTION 19.40.100 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO CONFORMANCE OF ZONING WITH REDEVELOPMENT
PLANS AND AGREEMENTS AND SPECIFIC PLANS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by
to waive further reading and adopt.
and adopted by the following vote of
YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK,
OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cook
Ordinance passed
the Council:
�0�
Urg. Ord. #2218
Conformance
w/Zoning w/Redev.
Plans et al
CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
PUBLIC HEARING - to consider uses for unexpended Community Pub. Hrg. re:
Development Block Grant Funds. Unexpended Uses
of CDBG Funds
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 February 22, 1984.
Testimony was received.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded.by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommendations
of staff with regard to use of unexpended funds; further
authorizing staff to publish proposed uses of CDBG funds
and authorize the submittal of all program documents to
the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena Amend to
nd unanimously carried by roll call to approve amendment Handicapped
o the CDBG handicapped ramp project by adding median stripRamp Project
n Azusa Avenue north of First Street; further authorizing
submittal of the required forms to process the revised
project and allocate the additional $15,000.00 from the
City's unexpended reserve.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses Pks & Rec. Comm.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Parks Hoke to attend
and Recreation Commissioner Hoke's attendance at ConferenceConference
to be held in San Diego, March 9-12, 1984.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7440
Initiating
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Proceedings -
INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR REORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO Annex. #86
THE MUNICIPAL ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1977 -- "SOUTHERLY
ANNEXATION DISTRICT 86" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
IYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7442 Amend.
Specs & Title
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Asst.Dir.Civil
AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Defense
OF CIVIL DEFENSE/SAFETY ANALYST AND CHANGING TITLE TO
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES/PUBLIC
SAFETY TECHNICIAN.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman
Camarena to waive further reading and adopt. Resolu-
tion passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7443 Find-
ing certain
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA City Empl.should
FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT A CERTAIN CITY EMPLOYEE be Retired for
IS INCAPACITATED FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES Disability
AND SHOULD BE RETIRED FOR DISABILITY. (Section 21025
Government Code).
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council: .
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses. Waive Bidding to
and unanimously carried by roll call that formal Purch. 6 Police
bidding procedures be waived as provided in the Vehicles
Municipal Code for the purchase of six (6) 1984 Ford
LTD Police vehicles through the Los Angeles County
contract.
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7445
Appvg. CUP -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Jones Intercable
'GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 174 NORTH SAN GABRIEL AVENUE, AZUSA (CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT CASE C-307, JONES INTERCABLE, INC.).
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook Petty Cash Rpts.
and unanimously carried by roll call that Council (Monthly)
receive monthly reports on petty cash expenditures.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7446
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.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman
Camarena to waive further reading and adopt. Resolu-
tion passed and adopted by the following vote of the
' Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ,
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena Appt.H.Fisher to
and carried by roll call to appoint Herbert Fisher to Planning Comm.
the Planning Commission. Councilman Cook dissenting.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
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It was consensus of Council that staff investigate
late denial for business license at premises located
at 710 S. Azusa Ave., P. & P. Auto Repair and
advise Mr. Para of cause/reason for delay in advising
him.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:00 P.M
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M.
lThe Mayor advised the public that the Council took
unanimous action to appoint Peter Thorson as City
Attorney for the City of Azusa, and Lloyd Wood as
City Administrator for the City of Azusa.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Director of Community Services reported on the Summer
Camp Program and the Summer Concert Program.
If i
Bus.Lic.Rpt.
P & P Auto Repair
Adj.to Exec Sess.
Reconvened
Thorson Apptd.
City Atty.and
L.[400d Apptd.
City Admin.
Summer Camp
& Concerts
It was consensus of Council that City Administrator Rpt.on Costs for
investigate amount of revenues generated from Motor & Pol.Off.
citations by our two present motorcycle officers;
further reporting on cost breakdown for one additional
police officer and motorcycle.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call that in the
future, all Councilmembers place their items on the
Agenda, rather than bringing them up at the meeting,
thus affording staff time to report on these items.
This procedure to be placed in the Council Policy
Manual.
tCoved
by Councilman Cruz, secrnded by Councilman
amarena and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting
o March 12, 1984, Monday, 7:30 P.M. in the City
Hall Conference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 10:15 P.M.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2219
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Cncl.Items to
be Placed on
Agenda
Adj.to 3/12/84
7:30 P.M.
Conf.Room
CITY
CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION
NO.
7451
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2219
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Cncl.Items to
be Placed on
Agenda
Adj.to 3/12/84
7:30 P.M.
Conf.Room