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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 5, 1984 - 6:Oo P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned
regular session at the above date And time in the City
Hall Conference Room.
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Pol-
ice Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Community Develop-
ment/Planning Director Cunningham, Assistant to the City
Administrator Fuentes, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried by roll call to excuse Councilman
Camarena from the meeting.
COUNCILMAN CAMARENA ENTERED THE MEETING AT 6:05 P.M.
It was consensus of Council that before monies are
' expended to hire consultant and set up a landscape
maintenance district for Citrus/Gladstone area, that
Mr Falletta be advised of approximate costs and that
he in turn advise residents of the area of the on-going
costs as well as the original outlay of funds for this
purpose.
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Call to order
Roll Call
Exc Cncl
Camarena
Cncl Camarena
entrd mtg
Landscaping
Citrut/Gdstone
Moved by Councilman Crux, seconded by Councilman Camarena Mayor & Exec
and carried by roll call that the Mayor, or Mayor Pro- Dir. auth to
tem, and the Executive Director be authorised to.attend attnd bond
formal signing of mortgage revenue bonds in San Francisco., signing in
at Developer.:s costs. Mayor Moses abstaining. San Francisco
It was consensus of Council that new method of preparing Agenda packts
agenda packets (loose leaf binders) be abandoned, and that .
the City Clerk's office resume prior method of using
manila folders.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Accpt resign
unanimously carried by roll call to accept the resignation A. Anderson
of Alan Anderson.
Moved by Councilman
Cook, seconded by Councilman
Cruz
Withdraw purch
and carried by roll
call that City withdraw from
agree-
of 1/2 van
ment of purchasing one-half of a handicapped van
for use
for Citrus
by Citrus College, as the conditions as set up by Council
were not adhered to.
Mayor Moses and Councilman
Latta
dissenting.
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:55 P.M. Exec Sess.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AND MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT Reg. Session
THE ABOVE DATE AT 7:30 P.M. 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 Reverend Gordon Coulter of the Invocation
Foothill Free Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALSO PRESENT
CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA,
MOSES
NONE
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police
Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Utility Director Hsu,
Community Development/Planning Director Cunningham,
Director of Community Services Guarrera, Assistant to
the City Administrator Fuentes, City Clerk Solis, Deputy
City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
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Roll Call
The City Council, as a Body, presented a Proclamation Proc to Congsm
which the City Administrator read in full, to Congress- Martinez
man Matthew "Marty" Martinez, in appreciation and grati-
tude for his many contributions and general assistance to
the City of Azusa.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 25 Consent Cal
was approved on motion of Councilman Camarena, seconded by Appvd. Items
Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call vote, 1., 1.0, 20, &
with the exception of Items 1, 10, 20 & 23 which were con- 23 Special
sidered under the SPECIAL CALL PORTION of the Agenda. Call
1.. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
2. ABC Notice for on sale, beer end wine, eating place, ABC Notice
person to person transfer, for premises located at La Nueva
172-78 W. Sierra Madre Ave., La Nueva. Espana was Espana
received and filed.
3• ABC Notice for off sale, general, person to person ABC Notice
transfer, for premises located at 150 W. Ninth St., Azusa Ranch
Azusa Ranch Market was received and filed. Market
4. ABC Notice for on sale, general, eating place, person ABC Notice
to person transfer, for premises located at 2280 N. Canyon View
San Gabriel Canyon Rd., Canyon View Inn was received Inn
and filed.
5. Employee Step Raise/Permanent Status for the follow- Step Raise/
ing City employees: Perm. Status
NAME
STATUS
EFFECTIV
J.
Claypoole, P.W. Maint WkrI
Step 3
11/16/84
R.
Iwasczyszyn, Eauipmt Mech.
Step 5
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C.
Fairclough, Line Mech. Hlpr
Step 5
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J.
Hammond, Pol. Officer
PermStat
11/08/84
6. RESOLUTION NO. 7586
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI-
CATIONS FCR POLICE CADET.
7• RESOLUTION NO. 7587
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE JOB SPECIFI-
CATIONS FOR TREE TRIMMER.
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Res. #7586
Job Specs.
Pol. Cadet
Res. #7587
Job Specs.
Tree Trimmer
8. RESOLUTION NO. 7588
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE SALARY
FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF TREE TRIMMER.
9• RESOLUTION NO. 7589
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
dITY OF AZUSA FIXING AND ESTABLISHING THE
PATES TO BE CHARGED FOR WATER SY THE CITY
0 OF AZUSA.
]0. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
93i
Rea.#7588
Salary for
Tree Trimmer
Res# 7589
Water Rates
11 Formal bidding procedures for the purchase of a 300 Purchase
KVA padmounted transformer were waived pursuant to KVA transformer
the municipal code, and the Utility Director was
authorized to purchase transformer from Westinghouse
Supply Co., in the amount of $4,891.67, plus sales
tax., Lowest nuotation received
12.
Notice of completion for Project No. 661, construction
Notice of
of storage shed at City Yard - DLT Construction, Inc.
Completion
was approved, the Mayor was authorized to execute the
DLT Constr.
document and City Clerk was directed to have same
Proj, #661
recorded.
13•
RESOLUTION NO. 7590
Res.#7590
IDA Brd of
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Directors.
CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING AND REDECLARING
ITSELF TO BE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 91.523•
14.
RESOLUTION NO. 7591
Res 47591
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
Res. 1, tat&3
CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND RATIFYING
ACTIONS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN THE
AUTHORITY'S APPROVAL OF ITS RESOLUTIONS
NO. 1, 2, and 3.
15
Lease agreement of City well property - Foursnuare
Lease Agmt.
Gospel Church was approved. Mayor and City Clerk
Foursouare
were.;authorized to execute the agreement.
Gospel Church
16.
Probationary appointment of Mr. Khairi Ali to the
Appt. K. Ali
position of Consumer Service Manager, effective
Consumer Svs
November 6; 1.984 was approved.
Manager
17.
Specifications for the purchase of three 3/4 ton
Specs. Project
pickup trucks and one3/4 van, Project No. 674,
No. 674
were approved. City Clerk was directed to advert-
isA for bids.
18.
Final Parcel Map No. 16218 - south side of Alosta
Parcel Map
Avenue at Barranca,was approved and its recordation
No. 16218
was authorized.
19.
Plans and specifications for water line project along
Plans & Specs
8th Street between Vernon and Loren, Project No. 675,
Project #675
were approved. The City Clerk was directed to advert-
iqe for bids.
20. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 15.04.060 RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR
ELECTRICAL PERMITS FOR FIREWORKS STANDS.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE
CASE NUMBER Z-234.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses to
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Res. #7596
certfying
Neg Dec for
Z-234
Councilman Cook offered for introductory first reading an lst rdg Ord.
Ordinance entitled: Z-234
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PREZONING
THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF IAS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDED BY AZUSA
AVENUE GLADSTONE STREET, CERRITOS AVENUE, AND ARROW HIGHWAY
(Z-2341.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
Councilman Gook offered for introductory first reading an 1st rdg Ord.
Ordinance entitled: fees to defray
water facili-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING ties
CHAPTER 16.32 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROVIDING '
FOR FEES TO DEFRAY COSTS OF WATER FACILITIES.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
Councilman Cruz offered for introductory first reading an
Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADD-
ING CHAPTER 1.1.66 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
INTERSTATE TRUCKS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook and
unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
ISCHEDULED ITEMS
1st rdg Ord.
interstate
trucks
PUBLIC HEARING - extending the moratorium prohibiting issue- Pub. Hrg.
ance of Ianduse entitlements for billboards. moratorium
billboards
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 October 24, 1984.
Testimony was solicited, but none received.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
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Councilman Cook offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: Urg. Ord.
#2243 extndg
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF moratorium
AZUSA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF LAND billboards
USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR BILLBOARDS.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote to wit:
' AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7597
Mortg. Rev.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR ALLOCATION OF Bonds
MORTGAGE SUBSIDY BONDS, CONFIRMING FILING OF NOTICE OF
SALE THEREOF WITH MORTGAGE BOND ALLOCATION COMMITTEE AND
PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERTLY RELATING THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Cook, 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
Moved by Councilman Cook seconded by Councilman Latta and Hsng Rehab
unanimously carried by roll call to approve staff Program
recommendations regarding the housing rehabilitation program
as follows:
' Approve the housing program as generally
outlined by Mark Briggs and Associates, Inc.
Direct the preparation of a policies and procedures
manual which implements the recommended programs.
Authorize final negotiations with Security Pacific
Bank for a lump -sum deposit, with final agreement
to be presented for Council approval.
Approve the allocation of funds as listed in memoran-
dum, on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and
authorize staff to file an amended MOU with the
Community Development Commission.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Min appvd as
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Minutes amended
of the October 15th adjourned regular meeting as amended;
the Minutes of the October 15th regular meeting as amended,
and the Minutes of the October 20th adjourned regular meeting
as submitted.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Cons. arbi-
and carried by roll call that recommendation from the tration
Utilities Commission regarding consumer arbitration wherein
' all billings are to remain as they were rendered, be
approved; however, that the charge of $87.65 be billed to
the Condominium Association for the damaged meter, as said
meter was in a common area. Councilman Cruz dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and Cty Att to
unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney rpt on poss
investigate and report on steps that can be taken either by Ord re: Condo
Ordinance or rules of the Utility Department establishing Assn rspnsbl
responsibility for safeguarding electric meters in common for meters
areas of condominiums to the Condominium Associations. in common
areas
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Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Re -advertise
carried by roll call that the City Clerk be directed to surplus vehs.
re -advertise for informal bids for surplus vehicles, in
either the San Gabriel Valley Tribune or the Los Angeles
Times, Valley Section, whichever is less expensive and
further that no minimum bid amounts be listed. Councilman
Camarena dissenting.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7592
auth ctn prsns
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA to acquire
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7100 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONS surplus propty
TO AOQUIRE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FROM THE CALIFORNIA
STATE AGENCY FOR SURPLUS PROPERTY.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
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
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena.that Speculators
City Attorney investigate and report on methods to curtail to bid within
speculators from purchasing property within the City and one year of
not developing that property, with the possibility of purchase
preparing some type of regulatory document specifying that (FAILED)
building is to commence on said property after one year of
purchase. Motion failed by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Camarena that a moratorium on apartments Moratorium
be established died for the lack of a second. apts. (died)
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rpt on apt
carried by roll call that staff prepare a report recommend- controls
ing specific controls for the building of apartments hap-
hazardly within the City. Councilman Cook dissenting.
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It was consensus of Council that City Administrator and
Ortuno propty
Community Development/Planning Director meet with Mr.
Tony Ortuno to reconcile various problems regarding
building permits and substandard buildings.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and
Stop signs
carried by roll call that staff be directed to place stop
5th & Vernon
signs at the intersection of 5th and Vernon. Councilman
Cook dissenting.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
Staff & Sister
and unanimously carried by roll call that staff and the
Cty to rcmnd
Sister City Committee recommend a reciprocal gift for tYe
gift for
new City Hall in Zacatecas, our sister city, for Council
Zacatecas
approval.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz that
Gift of $5000.
amount of $5,000.00 or over be allowed for purchase of gift
(FAILED)
for our sister city failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena.that Speculators
City Attorney investigate and report on methods to curtail to bid within
speculators from purchasing property within the City and one year of
not developing that property, with the possibility of purchase
preparing some type of regulatory document specifying that (FAILED)
building is to commence on said property after one year of
purchase. Motion failed by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Camarena that a moratorium on apartments Moratorium
be established died for the lack of a second. apts. (died)
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rpt on apt
carried by roll call that staff prepare a report recommend- controls
ing specific controls for the building of apartments hap-
hazardly within the City. Councilman Cook dissenting.
11/05/84 PA GE SEVEN
It was consensus of Council that Community Development/
Planning Director and Consultant Werner review targeted
areas for downtown redevelopment and apprise Council of
same.
It was consensus of Council to file a cross complaint
against Fred Lyte.
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Target areas
for downtown
redev.
Cross compint
Fred Lyte
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Camarena Adj to 6 PM
and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn meeting to 11/19/84
6:00 P.M., November 19, 1984, in the City Hall Conference
Room to conduct regular business as well as a closed session.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7598
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2244
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