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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 2, 1984 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above date and time in the Civic
Auditorium.
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order
salute to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Joe Guarrera, Director of Commu- Invocation
nity Services.
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, Assistant to the City Administrator Fuentes, Director
of Finance Craig, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, Civil Engineering Associate
Diaz, Building Inspector Daleo, City Treasurer Talley,
City Clerk Solis, Acting Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
CEREMONIAL
The Mayor displayed official Olympic Star in Motion Flag
received from the Coca-Cola Bottling Company which will
be housed in the Historical Society's Museum.
Chaperones and youth exchange students from Zacatecas,
Mexico, were introduced to Council and the audience by
Carolyn McGrane, President of the Azusa Sister City
Committee, and the Mayor and Councilmembers presented
them with gifts from the City.
Olympic Star
in Motion Flag
Youth Exchange
students
Carolyn McGrane, also presented a plaque to the City Council Plaque to Cncl.
which was received by the Sister City Committee for outstanding
outstanding programs during 1983, from the United States/ Sister Cty Pgm
Mexico Sister Cities organization.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was
approved on motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by
Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of Item 12, which was considered
under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda, and Item
4, amended as follows: the fourth paragraph to state:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA..."
1. The Minutes of the June 18, 1984 regular meeting
were approved as written.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 7510
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING CARL GUTIERREZ
FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY.
Consent Cal.
appvd; Item 12
special call;
Item 4 amended
Min appvd
Res. #7510
commend. Carl
Gutierrez
3. RESOLUTION NO. 7511
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA MAKING APPLICATION TO THE
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REQUESTING INITIATION
OF PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS EASTERLY ANNEXATION
DISTRICT 87, PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL
' ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1977.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 7512
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS, SUBJECT TO LIMITATION,
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1984-85, PURSUANT TO
ARTICLE XIII B OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
CONSTITUTION.
5. The resignation of Reserve Police Officer, Kandi Kipp,
effective, June 13, 1984, was accepted.
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Res. #7511
making app. to
LAFCO re: Annex
#87
Res. #7512
appvng Annual
Appropriations
subj to limit'nsl
Resign. Res P.O.'
K. Kipp
6. The appointment of Jessica Massey to the position Appt. J. Massey
of reserve police officer, effective July 13, 1984, Res. P.O.
was approved.
7. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Waive frml bdng
Municipal Code and the Utility Director was authorized to purch 2
to purchase two padmounted transformers from General transformers
Electric Co., low bidder.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 7513 Res. #7513
adopting Mex.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Softball Team
CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE MEXICAN
SOFTBALL TEAM WHICH WILL COMPETE IN THE
WORLD WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL CUP SOFTBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT.
9. Final Parcel Map No. 16233, northwest corner of Appvl Final
Gladstone Street and Azusa Avenue, was approved and Prcl Map 16233
its recordation authorized.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 7514. Res. #7514
accptng Grant
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE frm CA Energy
CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE Comm.
CALIFORNIA ENERGY. COMMISSION FOR AN
ENGINEERING STUDY OF CONVERSION OF EXISTING
MERCURY VAPOR STREET LAMPS.
11. The appointment of Margaret Ricard to the position Appt. M. Ricard
of probationary Administrative Secretary was Admin Secy
approved, contingent upon her successful completion
of a physical examination.
12. SPECIAL CALL
13. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Waive frml bdng
Municipal Code and authorization was given to the to purch.micro
Director of Finance to purchase a word processing computer
system, from Hewlett-Packard, in the amount of $9,200.00,
for the Administration Department.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 7515 Res. #7515
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.
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CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj. to CRA
AT 7:50 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:03 P.M. Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve, for a
term of one (1) year proposed agreement with Jones Hall,
Hill and White, and Miller and Schroeder Municipals, Inc.,
and authorize the Mayor to initiate the validation proceed-
ing for issuing Tax Allocation Notes/Bonds.
Mayor Moses presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Mr. Bob Kioufpis, Bob's Burger for beautification of his
property and senior citizen discounts.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Latta offered for re -introductory first reading 1st Rdg. Ord.
an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: re: Design Rev.
Comm.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING CHAPTER 19.57, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 19.57.010
THROUGH 19.58.080 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 for second reading an Ordinance
Ord. #2231
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 Mayor Moses 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
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Pub. Hrg. Nat'l
and unanimously carried by roll call that Public Hearing Job Source Agency;
on proposed revocation of business license re: National Con't 8/6/84 mtg.]
Job Source Agency, be continued until Council Meeting
of August 6, 1984.
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the,Azusa
Municipal Code, Parking in the R-1 zones, Amendment No.
145.
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 June 20,
' 1984.
Testimony was solicited, but none was received.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll cll to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
Negative Declaration and to deny Code Amendment No. 145.
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed General Plan Amendment No.
84-3, to the Azusa General Plan - revised housing element
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk
read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice
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Amend. AMC re:
Parking in R-1
zones,Amend.
No. 145
(denied)
Amend.No. 84-3
Revised Housing
Element
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of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 20,
1984.
Testimony was received.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
Negative Declaration, approve General Plan Amendment
No. 84-3, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the
'
necessary documents.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta
Req.for incr.
and unanimously carried by roll call that request from
benefits from
former Fire Department personnel for increased benefits
former Fire
under the Public Employees' Retirement System, be
Personnel
received and filed.
received & filed
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Agmt. R.L. Kautz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve renewal & Co. renewal
of contract for City's self insurance claims administra-
tion, R. L. Kautz & Co., as amended.
Moved by Mayor Moses that staff be directed to investi- Variance Fees
gate fees regarding variances. Died for lack of a
second.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses Variance fees
that fees to be paid by Mr. West for a variance be paid paid by install -
by installments. Motion failed by the following vote ments
of the Council: (failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook Fees waived for
and carried by roll call that request for waiver of Variance
fee for a variance by Douglas C. West, 250 S. Virginia (received & Filed'.
Ave. be received and filed. Mayor Moses and Councilman
Camarena'dissenting.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena Variance Fees.
and carried by roll call that staff survey surrounding from surrounding
cities regarding fees for variances for fences. Council- cities
man Cook dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses
and unanimously carried by roll call that Public
Television proposal be continued until Council Meeting
of July 16, 1984, so that Council may review proposal.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta
and carried by roll call that City Attorney be directed
to prepare the necessary ordinance transferring respon-
sibility for the business license function from the City
Clerk to the Finance Department, approve the transfer of
the new position of Business License Officer from the
City Clerk to the Finance Department. Mayor Moses
dissenting.
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
OFFICER.
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:
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Public Television
proposal cont'd.
7/16/84 mtg.
Business License
Officer & Recep-
tionist position,
Res. #7517
Job Specs Bus.
Lic. Officer
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION 7491 RELATING TO THE TABLE OF
' CLASSIFIED POSITIONS AND RANGES .ADDING THE POSITION
OF BUSINESS LICENSE OFFICER.
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, CAMARENA, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and
carried by roll call to reverse 10% decrease in salary
as requested by the City Clerk and that his salary
remain the same. Councilman Cook dissenting.
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
1984 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1985.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
' and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Latta that recommendation as
authorized by staff regarding mural painting within
the City be approved. Motion died for lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and
carried by roll call to receive and file communication
regarding mural program within the.City. Councilman
Cruz and Councilman Latta dissenting.
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Res. #7518
Position &
Ranges for Bus.
Lic. Officer
Budget Fiscal
Year 1984-85
Res. #7515
Appvg.Budget
Fiscal Year
1984-85
Mural Painting
(died)
Mural Painting
Program
(received & filed.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Mural Painting
to refer communication regarding mural painting to Azusa to AUSD
Unified School District. Motion failed by the following (failed)
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Certificates of
unanimously carried by roll call that certificates of Appreciation to
appreciation be awarded by the Planning Commission to Local Business
residents/businesses for beautification of the property.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Meet with
and carried by roll call that Council meet with Azusa/ Az/Glendora Bd.
Glendora Board of Realtors on a quarterly basis. Mayor of.Realtors
Moses and Councilman Cook dissenting.
It was consensus of Council that a monthly status report
on the availability of water in the City of Azusa be
made by staff.
It was consensus of Council that Councilmembers receive
a weekly status report from all departments on what
Status Report
Water
Weekly Status
Report from Dept.
transpired during the past week.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena C.Atty.rpt.Amend.
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney Elec.Code re:
be directed to prepare a report on amending Electrical Fireworks
Code regarding fireworks stands.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:00 P.M. Exec. Session
' CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 1:12 P.M. Reconvened
City Attorney apprised Council of the status of Claim vs
City by Ray and Jack Corcoran.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta Adj. to 7/9/84
and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to July 9,
1984, 5:30 P.M., in the City Hall Conference Room.
Time of Adjournment: 1:16 A.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7519
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2232
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