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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 21, 1984 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
'session at the above time and date in the Civic
Auditorium.
Mayor Hoses called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
the salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Assistant Pastor Wells of the Invocation
Foursquare Gospel Church.
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES'
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator /Chief of
Police Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Community
Development/Planning Director Cunningham, Utility
Director Hsu, Personnel Officer Filer, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, City Treasurer Talley,
City Clerk Solis, Acting Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
CEREMONIAL
'Mr. Robert Montgomery was not in the audience to receive Res./Plaque
his Resolution/Plaque, therefore arrangements will be R.Montgomery
made to have the resolution delivered to him. (not present)
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 18 Consent Cal.
was approved on motion of Councilman Camarena, seconded appvd.Items
by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call 2,9,10,14,17
vote, with the exception of Items 2, 9, 10, 14, 17 and 18, & 18-Spec.Call
which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of
the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the May 7, 1984 regular meeting Min. Appvd.
were approved as written.
2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
3. Proposal revising the Police
Reserve Pay
Policy was
Res.Pay Pol.
approved.
appvd.
4. The Glendora Lions Club was
authorized
to hang a
Banner -4th
banner across Foothill Blvd.,
advertising
the 4th
of July
of July fireworks celebration
at Citrus
College.
fireworks
5. Employee step increase/permanent
status
for the
Step Inc./
'
following employees:
Perm.Status
NAME
B. Donnelson, Lib. Clerk I
Step 5
06/02/84
C. Klatt, Sr. Lib./Childrens
Step 4
05/30/84
S. Brown, Police Officer
Step 5
05/11/84
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abl
6. RESOLUTION NO. 7484 Res. #7484
specs for
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE meter reader
CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICA-
TIONS FOR METER READER.
7. Daniel Kjar was appointed to the position of Appren- Appts. D.Kjar
tice Line Mechanic and Ron Manwill to the position & R. Manwill
of Water Utility Worker, effective June 1, 1984,
contingent upon their successful completion of a
physical examination.
8. Request of the Azusa Utilities Commission for Util.Comm.req.
inclusion in City's Group Health Insurance was denied. for Health Ins.
(denied)
9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 7486 Res. #7486
Appv.Energy Sale:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Agmt.
OF AZUSA APPROVING AN ENERGY SALES AGREE-
MENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES
AND THE CITY OF AZUSA.
12. Final Parcel Map No. 15853, located on the east side Appvl.Final
of Azusa Ave., and San Gabriel Canyon Rd., north of parcel map
Sierra Madre Ave. was approved and its recordation No. 15853
authorized.
13. The Historic Preservation Element for the Azusa
General Plan was referred to the Planning Commission
for necessary Public Hearings.
14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
15. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a
balance of $6,549,377.71, as of April, 1984, was
received and filed.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 7487
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.
17. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
18. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 7:48 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:03 P.M.
Hist.Preserv.
Elem.refrd.to
Ping. Comm.
City Treas.
Financial Stmt.
Res. #7487
Warrants
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena and Lifeline Rate
'unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed
to investigate feasibility of bringing City's utility
lifeline rates to a level equal to those of Southern
California Edison Company.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Cook offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.60, AMENDING SECTIONS
19.04.031 AND 19.26.020(2) (II) AND ADDING SECTIONS
19.26.020(2) (KK) AND 19.40.052 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO MECHANICAL, OR ELECTRONIC GAMES.
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Ord. #2225
Re: Arcades
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta to
waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, CAMARENA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS. NONE
Councilman Camarena offered for second reading and adop-
tion an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 19.40.100 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE CONFORMANCE OF ZONING WITH REDEVELOP-
MENT PLANS AND AGREEMENTS AND SPECIFIC PLANS.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ,
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
N014E
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
Councilman Camarena offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 10.08.070 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADDING SECTION 10.08.100 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELAT-
ING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT DOGS.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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 Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that Ordinance
relating to public lodgings be tabled until meeting of
June 4, 1984.
Councilman Cook offered for reintroduction an Ordinance
as amended,entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTIONS 2.12.090, 2.16.090, 2.17.050, 2.18.050
AND 2.76.017 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
REMOVAL OF COMMISSI014 MEMBERS BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL AND ADDING SECTIONS 2.12.100, 2.16.100, 2.17.060,
2.18.060 AND 2.76.018 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS.
The amended portion of the Ordinance is as follows:
"REMOVAL OF COMMISSION MEMBERS.
' Any Member of the Commission may be removed by
the Mayor, subject to approval of the City Council,
or may be removed by a majority vote of the Council
itself." '
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and
carried by roll call to waive further reading. Mayor
Moses and Councilman Camarena dissenting.
Ord. #2226
Conformance of
Zoning w/Redev.
Plans
Ord. #2227
Regulations for
P.D. Dogs
Ord. Regulation
of Public
Lodgings Cont'd.
next meeting
1st Rdg.Ord.
Regulations for
Commission Mbrs.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Notice Comm.&
unanimously carried by roll call that notice of Commission Brd. Mbrs.
and Board Member vacancies be posted in accordance with vacancies
law.
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SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. On proposed Amendment to the Azusa General
Plan, Amendment No. 84-1 - property located
at 810 S. Citrus Ave.
b. Zone Change Case
located at 810 S
Gabriel, Jr.
No. Z-229, for property
Citrus Ave., Nicholas
The Mayor declared the Hearings open, the City Clerk read
the affidavits of proof of publications of Notice of said
Hearings published in the Azusa Herald on May 9, 1984.
and also, affidavits of proof of posting said property
on May 11, 1984.
Testimony was received.
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Pub. Hrgs.
Amend. #84-1
Gen. Plan &
Zone Change
Z-229
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook and
unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearings.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz City Atty.to
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve General prepare docu-
Plan Amendment No. 84-1 and Zone Change Case No. Z-229 ments appvd.
and that City Attorney be directed to prepare the Amend.#84-1 &
necessary documents. Appvg.Z one Chg.
Z-229
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed General Plan Amendment to
the Azusa General Plan (84-2) - Community Design Element.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open,
the City
Clerk read
the Pub.Hrg.Comm.
affidavit of proof of publication of
Notice of
said
Design Element
Hearing published in the Azusa Herald
on May 9,
1984.
Testimony was solicited but none received.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz City Atty.to
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Code prepare documts.
Amendment No. 84-2, and direct the City Attorney to appvg.Code Amend.
prepare the necessary documents. 84-2
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call that request from
USA -BMX to waive permit fees for fund raising event to
purchase a four-wheel drive vehicle for the Police
Department, June 9, 1984, be granted.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
USA -BMX pmt.
fees waived
' Moved by Councilman Cruz that premises located at 517 Prem.at 517 N.
N. Azusa Avenue be inspected for deplorable conditions Azusa be insp.
died for the lack of a second. (died)
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file
ABC Notice for on sale, general, public premises located
at 517 N. Azusa Ave., J.J.'s.
Moved by Councilman Latta that proposed resolution
supporting Proposition 18, be continued to meeting of
June 4, 1984, in order to receive detailed information
regarding funding, died for lack of a second.
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ABC Notice
J.J.'s
Res. Prop. 18
Cont.(Died)
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Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACIL-
ITIES ACT OF 1984, PROPOSITION 18, WHICH WILL BE PLACED
BEFORE THE VOTERS OF CALIFORNIA JUNE 5, 1984, AND IF
APPROVED, WILL PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PARKS AND RECREA-
TIONAL LAND ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER RELATED
PURPOSES.
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, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res. #7485
Support.
Prop. 18
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena Post Notices
and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be Pre -zoning
authorized to post notices only re: public hearings, for unincorp.areas
all incorporated areas prior to annexation to the City.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta Financial
and unanimously carried by roll call that request for Support Center
financial support from Center for Independent Living for Independent
for handicapped persons, be referred to staff for consider- Living
ation during budget sessions.
It was consensus of Council that staff be directed to
investigate possible dangerous conditions of bridge on
Highway 39.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:25 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:50 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 10:51 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL
AT 11:01 P.M.
Discussion regarding proposed Ordinance re: solicita-
tion was deferred to meeting of June 4, 1984.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call that notice of
separation from service for disability retirement of
Carl Gutierrez, Meter Reader, effective June 1, 1984,
be approve and a plaque be prepared for presentation at
a later date.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call that Bid Opening -
construction and modification of the storage shed at
City Yard, be deferred to meeting of June 4, 1984, in
order for City Attorney to review circumstances surround-
ing irregularities of no bid bond by lowest bidder DLT
Construction, Inc.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried to approve leave to file late
claim against the City by Delfina Zamora, for alleged in-
ferior remodeling of kitchen and bathroom by city
appointed contractor of the 312 loan program, be
referred to City Administrator for handling.
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Bridge at
Hwy. 39
Exec Session
Reconvened
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
Prop.Ord.
re:Solicitation
cont'd6/4/84
mtg.
Disability
Retirement
C.Gutierrez
Bid Open.
Proj.#661 Cont'd
6/4/84 mtg.
Claim vs City
D. Zamora
Discussion regarding fireworks sold in the City during
4th of July, was deferred to meeting of June 4, 1984.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call that consideration of
'having City Hall open one or two evenings during the week
for the convenience of citizens conducting city related
business, be referred to staff for feasibility study and
report.
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It was majority consensus of Council to permit Council-
man Cruz to bring forward for discussion a non agenda
item.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and carried by roll call that $1000.00 be allocated to
Parks and Recreation to provide drinking fountains in
City parks.
Mayor Moses and Councilman Camarena dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 11:13 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2228
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Disc.re:fireworks
con't 6/4/84 mtg.
City Hall
open evening hrs.
study
Drinking
fountains in
city parks
Adjourn