HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 4, 1984 - CC (3)CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 4, 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 the
salute to the Flag.
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Call to Order
Invocation was given by Mr. Hal Moore of the Church of Christ. Invocation
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALSO PRESENT
CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NONE
City Attorney Thorson, Director of Finance Craig, Assistant
to the City Administrator Fuentes, Director of Community
Services Guarrera, Community Development/Planning Director
Cunningham, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
All members of Council presented a Proclamation to Sonia
Sharma for her participation in the Miss Teen Scholarship
and Recognition Pageant, and to parents of Ruth Wysocki,
Mr. and Mrs. Kleinsasser, for Ruth's participation in the
1984 Olympics.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 24 was
approved on motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by
Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of Items 6, 8 & 17, which were
considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda.
I. The Minutes of the August 13th adjourned regular meeting
and the August 20th, 1984, regular meeting were approved
as written.
2. Claim vs City by Azusa Sales for alleged damages to
vehicles caused by rotted city tree limb occurring
July 14, 1984, was denied and referred to City's
Claims Administrator.
Roll Call
Proclamation
S.Sharma and
R.Wysocki
Consent Cal.
Appvd.Items
6, 8 & 17
Special Call
Min. Appvd.
Claim vs City
Azusa Sales
3. Formal bidding procedures were waived and authorization Purchase
was given to purchase a Dictaphone endless loop Dictaphone
emergency message repeater system in the amount of
$5,726.40.
' 4. Formal bidding procedures were waived and authorization Purchase
was given to purchase one used Asplundh aerial lift in Aerial Lift
the amount of $37,807.50.
5. Final Parcel Map No. 16473, northwest corner of 8th,St. Parcel Map
and Vernon Avenue was approved and its recordation was No. 16473
authorized.
6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM-
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7. Specifications for the purchase of one stump grinder
were approved and the City Clerk was directed to
advertise for bids.
8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
9. Planning Commission was directed to schedule a Public
Hearing on the question of revocation of Conditional
Use Permit Case No. C-80, 229 S. Azusa Ave. (abandoned
service station).
10. Resignation of Police Officer Gary Burnett, effective
August 11, 1984, was accepted.
377
Specs. Stump
Grinder
Conditional
Use Permit
No. C-80.
229 S.Azusa
Resignation
F. Burnett
11. Informal quotations for employee pre -placement physicals. pre-placmt phy
Three quotes were received. Contract was awarded to Trans Valley
Trans Valley Medical Clinic, low bidder. Medical Clinic
12. Contract for classification and compensation study was
awarded to Ralph Andersen and Associates in the amount
of $22,575.00, pending preparation of contract for
execution.
13. Employee Step Raise/Permanent Status for the following
City employees:
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
W. Nichols,Pub.Wks.Maint.Wkr.I Step 3 09/14/84
J. Momot, Police Officer PermStat 08/22/84
Class.& Comp.
Study -Ralph
Anderson &
Associates
Step Raise/
Perm.Status
14. RESOLUTION NO. 7553 Res. #7553
Job Specs.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Park Maint.
OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFICATIONS FOR Supervisor
PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 7554 Res. #7554
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Salary for
Park Maint.
OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION OF PARK MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 7555 Res. #7555
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Agmt. w/Cnty.
of L.A.
OF AZUSA APPROVING THE 3 -YEAR COOPERATION CDBG
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND CITY
ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT.
17. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
18. Bid Opening for two Chevrolet S-10 pick-up trucks.
Three bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's
Office on August 28, 1984. Quotes are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk. Trucks will be purchased
from Central Leasing and Sales, low bidder, in the
amount of $15,297.20.
19. Bid opening for one low profile turf tractor. Four
bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office
on August 28, 1984. Quotes are on file in the Office of
the City Clerk. The contract was awarded to Cook Ford
Tractor, low bidder, in the amount of $13,830.90, and
the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the
contract.
20. Resignation of Senior Accountant, Agnes Flor, effective
August 29; 1984 was accepted.
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Purch.2 S-10
Pickups -Centra
Leasing &
Sales
Bid Opening
Turf Tractor -
Cook Ford
Tractor
Resignation
A. Flor
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21.
Resignation of Consumer Service Manager, BonnieWoodson,
'Resignation
effective September 7, 1984 was accepted.
B. Woodson
22.
Request from the Los Angeles County Fair to hang
L.A. Cnty.Fair
banners across Foothill Blvd. announcing Fair dates,
to hang banners
was approved under the direction of the Utility
Director.
23.
Contract for Handyman Program Services for -1984-1985,
Hand Pgrm.
was approved with East San Gabriel Valley Consortium
Contract
for 10th CDBG Program year and the City Administator
'
was authorized to execute the document.
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RESOLUTION NO. 7556
Res. #7556
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
Warrants �
OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE
SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
CITY
COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Adj. to CRA"
AT 7:50 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:55 P.M. Reconvened
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7557
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Certifying EIR
Amend.#84-5
CERTIFYING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 84-5 AND ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-231. & Z-231
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
opted by the following vote of the Council:
ES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7558
AppvA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Plan Amend.
AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF AZUSA BY Plan Amend.
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 84-5
NO. 84-5) ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN
CITRUS AND FIFTH STREET.
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 for introductory first reading 1st rdg.Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: Amending
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Zoning Map
ING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
DE.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7559
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Certifying EIR t!
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT Amend. #146
TO SECTION 19.50.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (AMEND-
MENT NO. 146 - COMMERCIAL ROOFTOP SIGNS). j
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391
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 Camarena offered for introductory first reading 1st Rdg. Ord.
an Ordinance entitled: Re: Amend.Sec.
19.50.080 of
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMC re:Rooftop
AMENDING SECTION 19.50.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Signs in C-3
WHICH RELATES TO ROOFTOP SIGNS IN A C-3 ZONE. Zone
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
cnNTTNTTF.n PTTRT.Tr HRARTNa - on appeal of certain condition Cont.Pub.Hrg.
set forth in Variance Case No. V-846, Sanmukh Bhakta, 666 E. V-846
Foothill Blvd.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena, and (Cont.to 9/17)
unanimously carried by roll call to continue public hearing
to meeting of September 17th as appellant was out of the
country.
PUBLIC HEARING - to consider changes to the City of Azusa Pub.Hrg.10th
Tenth Year CDBG Program. Yr.CDBG funds
(changes)
,The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read
the affidavit of proof of publication published in the Azusa
Herald on August 22nd and 29th, 1984.
Testimony was solicited and received.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman
Cruz abstaining.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Water Proj.
and carried by roll call to approve water facilities Appvd.San Gab.
project in San Gabriel Avenue from 5th Street to 3rd Street.
Councilman Cruz abstaining.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta to Wtr. Proj. 4th
approve water facilities project on 4th Street from Angeleno St. (Failed)
to Azusa Avenue. Motion failed by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COOK, LATTA,
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CAMARENA, MOSES
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
Moved by
Councilman Cook,
seconded by Councilman Latta
Wtr.Proj.Daltonl
o approve water facilities project on Dalton Avenue from
from 5th to
th Street to 2nd Street failed by the following vote of the
2nd (Failed)
Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COOK, LATTA
i
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CAMARENA, MOSES
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
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Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Comm. Rehab.
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve CBD Redevelop- Loan Prgm.
ment Project Area.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses that 6th St. Improv.
6th Street Improvement Program be approved with unexpended Prgm. (Failed)
funds from the CDBG Program. Motion failed by the follow-
ing vote of the Council:
kOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA, MOSES
ES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA
SENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena, that Funds for Sr.
unexpended funds be allocated to Senior Citizens Center. Citizens Cntr.
Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: (Failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Rpt.on Top
carried by roll call that staff prepare report on top priority Priority Areas
areas within the city in need of upgrading water lines, with in need of Wtr.
the exception of those areas wherein members of the Council Improvement
may be property owners. Councilman Camarena and Mayor Moses
dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rpt. on Impeded
carried by roll call that staff contact Los Angeles County Fire Fighting
Fire Department ascertaining problems that they may have in Prob.Areas
experienced in fighting fires in those areas where water & Ins. Rates
lines are deficient; further, what effect this deficiency
das on insurance rates for the City. Councilman Cook
issenting.
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of action of the Planning Commis- C-237 (M.Hill)
sion denying a Conditional Use Permit to allow increased
size of training facility for developmentally disabled from
6 to 8 clients, located at 1010 E. Alford St., Mary M. Hill.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk
read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of
said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 15th
and also affidavit of proof of posting said property on
August 24, 1984.
Testimony was solicited and received.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve conditional use
permit, limiting same to present proprietors of the train-
ing home; further, directing the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary documents.
UBLIC HEARING - on pre -zoning for possible future annexation
Pub.Hrg.
property presently in the unincorporated area of Los
pre -zoning
geles County. Zone Change Case No. Z-232.
poss.future
annex.Z-232
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk
read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of
said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 22nd,
and the affidavit of proof of posting said property on
August 24, 1984.
Testimony was solicited and received.
i
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
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Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Zone Change
Case No. Z=232 as recommended by the Planning Commission
and to approve the Negative Declaration; further, directing
the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and
carried by roll call to allocate up to $15,000.00 from
,Proposition'A' funds, to Citrus College for the purchase
of a handicapped van, contingent upon the City of Glendora's
participation in the purchase; further, that the van be used
by Azusa/Glendora students only and that the van be properly
identified as a joint purchase by the two cities. Councilman
Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and carried by roll call that tentative approval be given
for the purchase of two buses, new or used, whichever is
feasible for a fixed route within the City; using proposition
'A' funds; further, that the route be revised and presented
to Council for approval prior to implementing the program.
Councilman Cook dissenting.
38'r
Joint Purch.
Handicapped
Van for Citrus
College
Purch. 2 Buses
for Fixed
Route
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta Lv to Present
and unanimously carried by roll call that request for leave Late Claim
to present late claim, Donna M. Shields vs City of Azusa, D.Shields
for alleged personal injuries sustained due to traffic (Denied)
collision occurring April 21, 1984, be denied.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Lv to Present
and unanimously carried by roll call that request for leave Late Claim
to present late claim, R. Mark Brewbaker vs City of Azusa, R.Brewbaker
for alleged injuries sustained stepping on water main, (Denied)
occurring May 19, 1984, be denied.
'SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Item F-8
unanimously carried by roll call that Agenda Item F-8, Deleted from
cooperative agreement with Los Angeles for tax exempt Agenda
bonds for Pacific Glen project (Azusa Pacific University
property) be deleted from the Agenda at this time.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena
Appvl. Plans &
and carried by roll call to approve the plans and specifica-
Specs for Proj.
tions for water line improvement, San Gabriel Avenue only,
671 -San Gab.
Project No. 671, and direct the City Clerk to advertise for
Only
bids. Councilman Cruz abstaining.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena to
Deny Wtr Line
deny the water line improvement on Dalton Avenue. Motion
Imp. -Dalton
failed by the following vote of the Council:
(Failed)
AYES:- COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
aZed Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and More Info on
rried by roll call that proposed agreement for housing Props'd Cntrct
habilitation program services with Mark Briggs and Housing Rehab.
sociates be referred to staff for more information and
reference check. Councilman Cook dissenting.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and City Atty &
unanimously carried by roll call that complaint of Mr. Wagnon COP to Rpt.on
regarding parking citation be referred to the Chief of Police Ord.re:for i
for reconciliation; further, that the Chief of Police and sale Signs on
City Attorney review present Ordinance regarding parking of Cars on Streets
vehicles on city streets with for sale signs.
It was consensus of Council that City Attorney also review City Atty to
Ordinance that prohibits vehicles with for sale signs to be Rpt.on Cara
t For Sale 1n
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parked in shopping centers; further, that Code Enforcement
Officer investigate specific area of Gladstone Shopping
Center for these violations.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena
that Councilman Cook be appointed Mayor Pro -tem. Motion
passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call that no overnight lodging
expenses be approved for forthcoming League of California
Cities Conference in Anaheim.
It was consensus of Council that staff be reminded to set
quarterly meeting with the Board of Directors of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call that resolution/plaque be
prepared for Thais Aguirre commending her for her work as
a Parks and Recreation Commissioner.
Report on the survey of the downtown business district as
well as report on full service and self service stations
was, again, requested by Council.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7560
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2237
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IN
Cnclmn Cook
Apptd.Mayor
Pro -tem
No Overnite
Lodg.at LCC
Conf.
Quarterly Mtg.
w/Chamber
Res/Plaque for
T.Aguirre
Req.for Certain
Reports
Adjourn