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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 18, 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 Moses called the meeting to order and led in Call to Order
the salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Hall of the Free Invocation
Methodist 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 Librarian Alaniz, City Treasurer Talley,
City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
'CEREMONIAL
Mayor Moses introduced City Librarian Miguel Alaniz to
Council and audience.
City Administrator Wood introduced Assistant to the City
Administrator Julio Fuentes who will be appointed July
2nd.
Mayor Moses also introduced Mr. Frederick Carroll of
Congressman Martinez' office.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Intro.M.Alaniz
City Librarian
Intro.J.Fuentes
Asst.to City Adm.;
Intro.rep.from
Cngrsmn Martinez'
Office
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 30 was Consent Cal.Appvd:
approved on motion of Councilman Camarena, seconded by Items 15,16,25,
Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call vote, 26, & 30 Special
with the exception of Items 15, 16, 25, 26, and 30, which Call
were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the
Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the June 4, 1984 regular meeting were
approved as written.
' 2. ABC Notice for on sale, beer -food, original fee, for
premises located at 1044 W. Gladstone St., Breakfast
Time Coffee Shop, was received and filed.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 7499
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA OPPOSING THE LANTERMAN-PETRIS-SHORT
ACT.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 7500
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING TONY RAMIREZ TO THE
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION.
Min. Appvd.
ABC Notice
Breakfast Time
Coffee Shop
Res. #7499
Opposing Lanter-
man-Petris-Short
Act
Res. #7500
Reappoint.T.
Ramirez Cult. &
Hist.Landmark
Comm.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 7501 Res. #7501
Reappoint. P.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Sperl to Cult. &
OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING PATRICIA SPERL TO THE Hist.Landmark
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. Comm.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 7502 Res. #7502
Reappoint.L.Davies
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY to Lib.Comm.
OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING LOUESE G. DAVIES TO
THE LIBRARY COMMISSION.
7, RESOLUTION NO. 7503 Res. #7503
Reappoint.I.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Berndt to Lib.
OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING IVAN BERNDT TO THE Comm.
LIBRARY COMMISSION.
g, RESOLUTION NO. 7504 Res. #7504
Reappoint. D.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Santellan Pks. &
OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING DAVID SANTELLAN TO THE Rec. Comm.
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 7505 Res. #7505
Reappoint. H.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Fisher to Ping.
OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING HERBERT FISHER TO THE Comm,
PLANNING COMMISSION.
10.
RESOLUTION NO. 7506
Res. #7506
Appvg.& Accept.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
Prop. Tax. Rev.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
East. Annex. #87
CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTI-
ATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES. RESULTING
FROM THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY IDENTIFIED AS
"EASTERLY ANNEXATION 87."
11.
Appointment of Eunice Harrington to the Parks and
Appt. E.Harrington:
Recreation Commission by Azusa Board of Education
to Pks & Rec.
was approved.
Comm.
12.
Claims vs City for alleged personal injuries and
Claims vs City
general damages sustained due to traffic collision
J.Posnack, B.
with police vehicle occurring February 25, 1984, by
Fridley, D.
the following: a. Judy K. Posnack, b. Betty
Kellner (denied)
Fridley, c. Daniel Kellner, were denied and referred
to City's Insurance carrier.
13.
Claims vs City by Susan Little for the following
Claims vs City
allegations, occurring February 29, 1984, were denied
by S. Little
and referred to City's Claims Administrator: a.
(denied)
alleged wrongful death of spouse, medical and burial
expenses and property damage. b. alleged personal
injuries and medical expenses incurred.
14.
Employee step increase/permanent status for S. Robles,
Step Inc./Perm.
Police Clerk to Step 2 effective June 20, 1984, was
Status
approved.
15.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
16.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
17.
Appointment of Christopher Bronsal to the probationary
Appt. C.Bronsal
position of Assistant Director of Emergency Services/
Asst.Dir.Emer.
Public Safety Technician, effective July 2, 1984, was
Svs/Pub.Safety .
approved contingent upon successful completion of a
Technician
physical examination.
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18. Promotional appointment of Cadet Timothy Harrington Appt. T.
to the position of Police Officer Trainee, effective Harrington Pol.
June 19, 1984, was approved. Off. Trainee
19. Appointment of
Frank Chavez to
the position of Police
Appt. F. Chavez
Cadet, effective
July 3, 1984,
was approved contingent
Police Cadet
upon successful
completion of a
physical examination.
20. Request of Suzanne
Schippleck,
Senior Librarian,for
S.Schippleck
leave of absence
without pay for
period July 9-28,
leave without
1984, was approved.
pay req.(appvd.)
21. Informal bid opening
for the sale
of surplus vehicles.
Sale of Surplus
Twenty-six bids
were received and
opened in the City
Vehicles
Clerk's Office
on June 1, 1984.
The sale of surplus
vehicles to the
highest bidders
were approved as follows:
BIDDER
VEHICLE
AMOUNT
Lawton
Jeep
$1,010.00
Pikul
Elgin Sweeper
450.00
Enriquez
76 Nova
350.00
Lucero
78 Nova
701.99
Cheng
78 Nova
400.00
Meads
78 Nova
605.00
Meads
78 Nova
405.00
Minnis
79 Malibu
1,153.00
22. Notice of Completion for Project No. 651, construction Notice of Comp.
of Todd Ave. from Foothill Blvd. to southerly terminus, T. A. Rivard
T. A. Rivard, Inc., was approved. The Mayor was
authorized to execute the document and the City Clerk
was directed to have same recorded.
23. Request from Director of Finance for a staffing change Finance Staffing
recruit for a secretary position rather than an account Changes
clerk to fill existing vacancy, was approved. Director
of Finance was authorized to make necessary changes in
1984-85 budget.
24. Revision of estimates for taxes subject to limitation
was approved.
25. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
26. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
27. RESOLUTION NO. 7507
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.
Taxes subject
to limitation
Res. #7507
Warrants
28. Submittal of application for rental rehabilitation GrantRental Rehab.
Funds was approved. Grant Funds
29. City of Azusa Section 3 Affirmative Action Plan was
approved for 10th year CDBG Program.
30. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AT 7:40 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:44 P.M.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
It was consensus of Council that Agenda Item H-1, second
reading of proposed Ordinance relating to regulations of
public lodgings, be continued to meeting of July 2, 1984.
Councilman Latta offered for second reading an Ordinance
entitled:
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Azusa Section 3.
Affirmative Act.
Plan
Adj. to CRA
Reconvened
Ord. re: pub.
Cont.to 7/2 mtg.
Ord. #2229 Zone
Change Case Z -22S
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
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 Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance 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 for second reading an Ordinance Ord.#2230 Air
entitled: Conditioner
Cycling Devices
AN ORDINANCE'.OF-THE CITY COUNCIL -OF -THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 15.04.160 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONER CYCLING DEVICES.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote to wit:
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 ZONING CODE
AMENDMENT NO, 144 ADDING CHAPTER 9.57 TO THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE.
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:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING CHAPTER 19.57.010 THROUGH 19.57.080 ESTABLISHING
A DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PREZONING
OF EASTERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 87 (ZONE CHANGE CASE
NO. Z-230 , MANRESA RETREAT).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res. #7508
Certifying Neg.
Dec. Design Rev.
Comm.
1st Rdg. Ord.
re: Design Rev.
Comm.
Res.#7509
certifying Neg.
Dec. Z-230.
(Annex #87)
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Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading 1st rdg. Ord.
an'Ordinance entitled: prezoning upon
annex. #87
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PREZONING CERTAIN PREMISES FOR THE EASTERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT NO. 87 (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-230, MANRESA
RETREAT).
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
' and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed revocation of business license Pub. Hrg. prop.
of National Job Source Agency. revocation of
bus.lic.Nat'l.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Job Source
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Agency
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 13, 1984.
The Oath was administered to Cindy Gangola by Deputy City
Clerk Lara and her testimony was received.
There was no representation by the National Job Source
Agency.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to continue Public
Hearing to meeting of July 2, 1984.
Agenda Item I-2 - waiver of fees for Golden Days sanctioned
activities was deferred to the end of the meeting.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agreement
between the City and Online Computer Library Center for
cataloging and inter -library loan assistance, amending title
of agreement to read "City of Azusa" rather than Azusa City
Library.
Golden Days
Waiver of fees,
defrd.-end of mtg
Agreement with
OCLC
Mr. Corcoran addressed Council regarding agricultural water Ag.Wtr.Rate for
rate for Happy Jack Ranch. No action taken by Council at Happy Jack's
this time. (no.action)
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
It was consensus of Council that Agenda Items F-15, proposed Agenda Items
classification of Business License Officer; F-16, setting F-15, 16 & 25
the salary for said position; and F-25, request of ex -Fire defrd. to end of
personnel for additional benefits under the Public Employees'mtg.
Retirement System, be deferred to end of the meeting.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz Agmt./R.L.Kautz
and unanimously carried by roll call that renewal of agree- cont. to 7/2
ment between the City and R. L. Kautz & Company for city's mtg.
workers' compensation and liability claims administration
be continued to meeting of July 2nd, so that City Attorney
could review the contract.
Moved by Councilman Cook seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file City
Treasurer's Financial Statement, showing a balance of
$7,165,959.86 as of May 31, 1984.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
It was consensus of Council that staff report on costs/
feasibility of a part time Public Information Officer for
presentation at the Budget Session.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried that staff be directed to prepare
a succinct report on feasibility, costs and procedures
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City Treas.
Fin. Statement
Rpt. - PIO
Rpt. on Newsltr.
for possible implementation of a City Newsletter.
General discussion was held regarding the acquisition of
Heritage Homes to be placed within a specified area of
Azusa.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried by roll call that staff prepare
communication to businesses within the City requesting
funds for Senior Citizen Community Center.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried by roll call that proposed electric
rate increase be deferred at the present time.
Notification was given that the City Council is to
meet with the Azusa Board of Education on July 17, 1984,
6:30 P.M., in the School District Board Room.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that letter be
forwarded to legislators in support of Senate Bill 2202,
an amendment to the Lanterterman-Petris-Short Act.
It was consensus of Council that staff investigate new
water program initiated by Governor Deukmejian citing
effects it will have on City's water/irrigation policies.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call that City advise our
legislators re: opposing H. R. 4402 and 5416 and supporting
H. R. 5299 and 5608.
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Heritage Homes
Ltr.to businesses
re:fund raising
for Sr.Citizens
Comm. Center
Defer Elect.Rate
Increase
Mtg. with School
Board
Support SB 2202
Gov.'s water
program
Support & Oppose
Certain Bills
It was consensus of Council that staff investigate possibility Rpt.on Opening
of opening additional pool for recreational swimming. Additional Pool
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Adopt Mexican
unanimously carried by roll call that resolution be Softball Team
prepared adopting Mexican Softball Team which will be
competing in the World International Cup Championship
Tournament..
CITY
COUNCIL
RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 8:50 P.M.
Exec. Sess.
CITY
COUNCIL
RECONVENED AT 11:00 P.M.
Reconvened
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS (CONTINUED)
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook Proposed Res.
and unanimously carried by roll call to refer Agenda on Bus. Lic. Off.
Items F-15, proposed resolution establishing the defrd. to City
position of Business License Officer and F-16, setting Admin
the salary for that position, to the City Administrator
for review.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Req. of Fire Dept.
and unanimously carried by roll call to refer request
for PERS benefits
of ex -Fire Department personnel for additional benefits
rfrd to City
under the Public Employees' Retirement System, to the City
Atty.
Attorney for further investigation.
SCHEDULED ITEMS (CONTINUED)
There was no action taken on request of Happy Jack Ranch
Happy Jack Ranch
for golf course water rate.
No action taken
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
Golden Days
and carried by roll call that fees and permits be waived
waiver of fees
for specific Golden Days functions with the exception of
w/exceptions
the following:
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Golf Course Tournament Dinner
Champagne Reception
Post Parade Reception
Post Parade Dinner
These items are to be reviewed by the City Administrator
together with the Golden Days Committee for report to
Council. Councilman Cruz dissenting.
City Attorney apprised the audience on matters discussed
in Executive Session which included Meet and Confer, and
litigation matters. .
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to June
23, 1984, 8:30 A.M., in the City Hall Conference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 11:30 P.M.
/`C
IT CLERK
Next Resolution No. 7510
Next Ordinance No. 2231
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Exec.Sess. Items
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