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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 4, 1984 - 7:30 P.M.
the City of Azusa met in regular
time and date in the Civic Auditor -
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the
salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of the
St. Frances of Rome Church.
ROLL CALL
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Call to Order
Invocation
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, Water Superintendent Poli, Personnel
Officer Filer, Director of Community Services Guairera,
City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City
Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
Mayor Moses presented a plaque to the THOMAS FAMILY Present Plaque
commending them for their aid to their fellow -man. to Thomas Family
Mayor Moses introduced Planning Assistant Daniel Watrous Intro.D.Watrous
to Council and audience. Ping. Asst.
Councilman Cook presented a Proclamation which City Proc. to Dr.
Administrator read in full to Dr. Dimata and Dr. Kraft Dimata & Dr.
proclaiming May as Correct Posture Month. Kraft
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 Consent Cal.
was approved on motion of Councilman Latta, seconded Appvd.Items 3,
by Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by 9,10 & 13
roll call vote, with the exception of Items 3, 9, 10, Special Call
and 13, which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL
portion of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the May 21, 1984 regular meeting Min. Appvd.
were approved as written.
2. ABC Notice for off sale, general, person to person ABC Notice
transfer, for premises located at 801 Gladstone Carousel
St., Carousel Liquor, was received and filed. Liquor
3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
4. Employee step increase/permanent status for the Step Inc./
following city employees: Perm.Status
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
B. 9adoni', Police Cadet Step 3 06/13/84
T. Harrington, Police Cadet Step 3 06/13/84
R. Wilson, Police Clerk Step 3 06/06/84
5. RESOLUTION NO. 7488
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
6. RESOLUTION NO. 7489
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
LIBRARY DIRECTOR AND CHANGING TITLE TO CITY
LIBRARIAN.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 7490
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 7491
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION 7453 RELATING
TO THE TABLE OF CLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND
RANGES ADDING THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
TRAINEE.
9. SPECIAL CALL
10. SPECIAL CALL
11.
RESOLUTION NO. 7492
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA GRANTING APPROVAL TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO WORK IN THE
CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AT BIG DALTON WASH & CITRUS
SPREADING GROUNDS.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 7493
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE REPAIR OF A SUB-
STATION FEEDER ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS WITHOUT
FORMAL PUBLIC BIDDING PURSUANT TO THE PRO-
VISIONS OF SECTION 20168 OF THE PUBLIC CON-
TRACTS CODE.
13. SPECIAL CALL
14. Two proposals for Community Development Block Grant
Services were received. Contract was awarded to
Municipal Services, Inc. and Mayor was authorized
to execute same.
15
RESOLUTION NO. 7494
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.
16. Appointment of Miguel Alaniz to the position of City
Librarian, effective June 18, 1984, was approved,
contingent upon successful completion of physical
examination.
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Res. #7488
Amend. Job
Specs.for
Secretary
Res. #7489
Amend.Job Specs.l
Librarian
Res. #7490
Adopt Job Specs!
Pol.Off.Trainee:
Res. #7491 i
Amend.Res.#7453]
re:Positions &
ranges of Pol.
Off.Trainee
Res. #7492
Granting Right -
of -Way to L.A.
Cnty.Flood
Control
Res. -#7493
Auth.Emergency
Repair of Elec.
Underground
Cable
Agmt. w/MSI
for CDBG
Res. #7494
Warrants
Appt.M. Alaniz
City Librarian
17. Appointment of Julio Fuentes to the position of
Assistant to the City Administrator, effective
June 19, 1984, was approved, contingent upon
successful completion of physical examination.
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 7:40 P.M.
ICITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:50 P.M.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
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Fuentes
City
Appt. J.
Asst. to
Admin.
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena 2nd rdg.Ord.
and unanimously carried by roll call that second reading re: public
of proposed Ordinance relating to regulations of public lodgings,
lodgings be continued to meeting of June 18, 1984, for cont'd. to
further study. 6/18 mtg.
Councilman Cruz offered for second reading an Ordinance 2nd rdg.Ord.
entitled: Comm.Mbr. i
removal & resi-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA dential require -
ADDING SECTIONS 2.12.090, 2.16.090, 2.17.050, 2.18.050 menta
AND 2.76.017 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
REMOVAL OF COMMISSION 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 RELAT-
ING TO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMISSION MEMBERS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
that further reading of the Ordinance be waived. Motion
failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Since there was not a unanimous vote for waiving of the City Atty.read
reading of the Ordinance, the City Attorney read the Ord. in full
Ordinance in full.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena Amend.Ord.by
that Ordinance be amended to add "Any member of the adding "just
Commission may be removed 'for just cause'...". Motion cause"(failed)
failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CANARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta Ord. 2228
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted Adopted
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA, MOSES
ABSENT:, COUNCILNEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7495
Certifying Neg.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Declaration
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GENERAL 810 S. Citrus
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 810 S.
CITRUS AVENUE.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7496
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Certifying Neg.
Decl-Comm.
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GENERAL Design Element
'PLAN AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF A COMMUN-
ITY DESIGN ELEMENT.
Moved by Councilman Latta, 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 Camarena offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7497
Amending
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA General Plan
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO
INCLUDE A COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT AND WHICH CONCERNS THE
LAND USE DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY ON SOUTH CITRUS
AVENUE.(GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 84-2).
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:
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
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 Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st Rdg. Ord.
Zone Change
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Z-229
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL
OF PROPERTY IN THE 800 BLOCK OF SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE,
ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-229.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading and introduce.
Councilman Camarena offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st Rdg. Ord.
Air Cond.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Cycling Devices
ADDING SECTION 15.04.160 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONER CYCLING DEVICES.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading and introduce.
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA,
LATTA,MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
Councilman Latta offered
a resolution entitled:
Res. #7498
Certifying Neg.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA
Decl-Zone Chng.
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE CHANGE OF
Z-229
ZONE CLASSIFICATION FOR
810 SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE
(ZONE
CLASSIFICATION Z-229).
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
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 Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st Rdg. Ord.
Zone Change
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Z-229
CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL
OF PROPERTY IN THE 800 BLOCK OF SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE,
ZONE CHANGE CASE Z-229.
'Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading and introduce.
Councilman Camarena offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st Rdg. Ord.
Air Cond.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Cycling Devices
ADDING SECTION 15.04.160 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONER CYCLING DEVICES.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading and introduce.
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SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Azusa Pub.Hrg.Amend.
Municipal Code establishing a Design Review Committee. AMC -Design
Review Comm.
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
May 23, 1984.
Testimony was solicited, but none received.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman
Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve proposed
amendment establishing a Design Review Committee;
approve the Negative Declaration and set a filing fee
of $25.00 for design review submittals and direct the
City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents.
PUBLIC HEARING - on zone classification upon annexation, Pub.Hrg.Zone
Zone Change Case No. Z-230, Easterly Annexation District Classification
No. 87, Manresa Retreat. upon Annex.
Z-230
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 May 23,
1984 as well as affidavit of proof of posting said
property on May 25, 1984.
'Testimony was solicited, but none received.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman
Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
zone classification change Case No. Z-230; approve the
Negative Declaration and direct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary documents.
CONTINUED ITEM - bid opening for the construction and Cont.Item Bid
modification of storage shed at City yard, Project No. award Proj.661
661. Four bids were received and opened in the City DLT Const.
Clerk's office on May 15, 1984. Quotations are on Low Bidder
file in the City Clerk's Office.
to the City Administrator for a detailed list of
specific functions the Golden Days Committee is refer-
ring to.
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Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to award the
contract to DLT Construction, Inc., in the amount of
$11,675.00; waive the irregularity of no bid bond;
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
contract and direct the City Clerk to return unsuccess-
ful bidders' guarantees.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta
Waiver of fees
and unanimously carried by roll call to refer request
for Golden Days
from the Golden Days Committee for waiver of fees/
functions refrd.
permits for Committee approved functions be referred
to City Admin.
to the City Administrator for a detailed list of
specific functions the Golden Days Committee is refer-
ring to.
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Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz Tow/storage
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the specs appvd.
official Police garage storage and tow service specifica-
tions and authorize the Mayor to execute the contracts with
Johnny's Auto Body and Freeman's Towing Service.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to continue proposed
'amendment to agreement with Online Computer Library
Center to meeting of June 18, 1984, to afford City
Attorney and newly appointed City Librarian an opportunity
to review said agreement prior to approval.
Bid opening for one new street sweeper, model 2TE3, 4
wheel dual controls, dual gutter brooms, 3 cubic yard
capacity. Two bids were received and opened in the
City Clerk's Office on May 29, 1984, said quotations
are on file in that office.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to award the contract
to Nixon -Egli Equipment Company, low bidder, in the amount
of $80,306.32 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the contract.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Proposed Ordinance regarding solicitation was referred to
staff for further report and recommendation.
OCLC Agmt.
cont. to 6/18
Bid opening
street sweeper
Nixon -Egli
low bidder
Solicitation Ord.
refrd to Staff
It was consensus of Council that staff apprise all organi- Fireworks
zations having fireworks stands in the City of the Stands
necessity of having their stands approved for electrical
connections by the Building Department prior to opening
up for business; further, that organizations using Free-
dom Fireworks place signs, comparable to those used by
Red Devil, at their stands.
Proposition A funding was deferred for more detailed Prop A funds
information.
Forms will be available at City Hall for weatherization Home Improvement
and home improvement for those Azusa residents who meet Programs
the criteria as set forth by the East San Gabriel Valley
Consortium.
Forms will also be available at the City Hall for the Summer Youth
summer youth employment program as administered by the employment
Azusa Unified School District.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook Employee Picnic
and unanimously carried by roll call to implement an
employee picnic to be held at Slauson Park to show
appreciation to city employees for their dedication and
hard work.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses Walk-on Items
and carried by roll call that present Policy regarding for Agendas
walk-on items be amended to read: "Walk-on items are,
generally, not permitted for staff, but can be permitted
if it is an urgency matter "; further, amending that
same section with regard to the City Council, to state,
in essence, that it is preferred that Councilmembers
place their -items on the Agenda, however, that it is
not mandatory to do so. Councilman Cook dissenting.
Discussion was held regarding holding workshops for Cncl.Workshops
Council input on goals and projects anticipated to be
accomplished within a certain time frame.
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Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that staff reports staff
r
prepare quarterly reports, in outline form, disclosing reports
work accomplished; work in progress and work anticipated
to be done.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Mini -park named
and unanimously carried by roll call that mini -park Edwards Park
located in the central business district be named
"Edwards Park".
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena Study re:
and unanimously carried by roll call that staff prepare Mini -parks
a report disclosing, feasibility, costs, locations, etc.,
for implementation of mini -parks throughout the city.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call that Utility
Director prepare a report on the costs for converting
existing power lines on major arteries of the City to
underground service, investigating possible grants for
this conversion as well as proposed target date that
conversion could be effected.
It was consensus of Council that Roy Prittie be permitted
to speak regarding alternate methods of generating energy.
Study Underground
existing power
lines
Roy Prittie
addressed Cncl.
re: energy
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena Rpt. on Study
and unanimously carried by roll call , that Utility Costs for Consul -
Director investigate costs for consultant to prepare a tant re: Alt.
study for the City with regard to alternate energy Energy Sources
sources.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Appts. to Comm.
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the following
appointments:
Tony Ramirez and Patricia Sperl to the Cultural
and Historical Landmark Commission.
Louese G. Davies and Ivan Berndt to the Library
Commission.
David Santellan to the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and carried by roll call to appoint Herbert Fisher to
the Planning Commission. Councilman Cook dissenting.
Discussion was held regarding the downtown renovation
plans and an update was given by Consultant Werner.
Staff was directed to investigate railroad crossings
within the City in need of repair and to contact the
Railroad company and request that the deficiencies be
corrected.
Emphasis, again, was stressed regarding Councilmembers
' interfering with staff members.
The Mayor emphasized the need for Councilmembers to
adhere to Municipal Code Section 2.08.070 re: inter-
fering with Staff members.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 9:45 P.M.,
JOINTLY WITH THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:20 P.M.
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Appt. H. Fisher
to Ping. Comm.
Downtown
Renovation
RR Xings
Cncl/Staff
Exec. Session
Reconvened
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1
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that City
Administrator be directed to meet with Messrs. Jack
and Ray Corcoran of Happy Jack's Fish Farm in order
to reach an amenable decision with regard to water
problems that Happy Jack's Fish Farm is experiencing.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 11:35 P.M.
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7499
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2229
06/04/84
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Happy Jack's
Water Problems
Adjourn