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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 19, 1984 - CC (2)i� CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 191, 1984 - 6:00 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, CAMARENA, LATTA,MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Assistant to the City Administrator Fuentes, Redev- elopment Consultant Werner, Deputy City Clerk Lara. Discussion was held regarding proposed Senior Citizen Center primarily the acquisition of land and costs for building the center. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that agreement for tax increment alocation and distribution of funds with Los Angeles County re: Amendments No. IV and V be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to execute the agreement, pending review by staff and that approval be contingent on no further challenges from any other taxing agencies. y5Y/ Call to order Roll Call Sr.Cit.Cntr Agmt w/County Tax Inc.'Funds Amends.IV & V Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Discontinue and carried by roll call that staff discontinue working the extended hra extended hours on Mondays, due to lack of response by the on Mondays citizenry. Councilmen Cruz and Latta dissenting. Councilman Camarena advised the Council that Boy Scout BSA Trp 818 Troop 818, of which he is a Board Member, will be present- to bid on ing a bid to the City for trailer to be sold as surplus srpls veh. property. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz Deny $30,000.00 that request of Citrus College for $30,000.00 to purchase to Citrus for a handicapped van for use by Azusa students be denied. van (failed) Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK NOES: COUNCIIMEMBERS: LATTA, MOSES ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CAMARENA ABSENT: COUNCIIMEMBERS: NONE It was consensus of Council that this item be continued Purch of van to the December 3, 1984 Council meeting to afford Council cont. 12/3/84 members the opportunity to discuss the matter with staff. mtg. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Appraisal of and carried by roll call to authorize expenditure for land for appraisal of property that the Chamber of Commerce is Chamber site interested in for their new location and further that & int. rates City Attorney report on the lowest legal interest rate that rpt. can be charged by the City with regard to the sale of said property. Councilmen Cruz and Latta dissenting. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:03 P.M. CITY COUNCIL AT 7:29 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED BY CONSENSUS AT 7:30 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MET IN REGULAR SESSION AT THE ABOVE DATE AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag. Invocation was given by Director of Finance, Geoff Craig ROLL CALL Exec Session Reconvened Adjourn Reg. Session Call to order Invocation PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LARTA, MOSES Roll Call ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development/ Planning Director Cunningham, Personnel Officer Filer, Utility Director Hsu, Consumer Service Manager Ali, Recrea- tion Supervisor Selak, Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, Assistant to the City Administrator Fuentes, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara, City Clerk Solis. Utility Director Hsu introduced Mr. Khairi Ali, Consumer Intro Ali Service Manager, to the Council and the audience. Mayor Moses introduced Mr. Winston Yuen, representative of Intro Yuen 'Congressman Matthew Martinez' office to the audience and frm Cngamne. Council. office CONSENT CALENDAR The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 20 was CONSENT CAL. approved on motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by Council- ITEM 16,TO ORD. man Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call vote, &SPECIAL EES. with the exception of Item F-16 which was pulled and action SECTION. taken under Ordinance and Special Resolution section of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the adjourned and regular meeting of November 5, 1984, were approved as written. 2. ABC Notice for on sale, beer and wine, eating place, fiduciary transfer, for premises located at 855 E. Alosta Ave., Sambo's Restaurant, Inc., was received and filed. Min. Appvd. ABC Notice Sambo's Rest,Inc 3. ABC Notice for on sale, beer and wine, eating place, ABC Notice original application, for premises located at 728 'A' Azusa Sandwiches N. Azusa Ave., Azusa Sandwiches, was received and filed. ' 4. Employee Step Raise/Permanent Status for the following Step Raise/Perm. City Employees: Status NAME Status EFFECTIVE D. Watrous, Planning Ass't. Step 2/PermStat. 11/29/84 D. Kjar, App Line Mech. PermBtat 12/01/84 5. RESOLUTION NO. 7598 Res.#7598 Job Specs. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Pol. Off. Trains# CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE JOB SPECIFI- CATIONS FOR POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE 11/19/84 PAGE TWO 6. Specifications for the purchase of two (2) fixed route buses were approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. Specs. Two fixed route buses. 7. Request that 1967 Ford van declared surplus pro- Transfer 1967 perty be transferred to the San Gabriel Valley Ford van to Consortium for use in City's Beautification Program E.S.G.V. was approved. Consortium 8. Request for retirement of Jacquelyn A. Ross, Meter Retirement Reader, effective immediately, was approved. J.A. Ross Authorization was approved for the preparation of a plaque for Ms. Ross to be presented at a later date. 9. Claim vs City by Emlyn Cordova, for alleged injuries Claim va City sustained when she fell from a swing at Memorial Park, E. Cordova on June 12, 1984, was denied and referred to city's claims administrator. 10. Proposed agreement for Phase II housing rehabilita- Agmt. Mark tion program services - Mark Briggs and Associates Briggs & Assoc. was approved, and the Mayor was authorized to ex- ecute same. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 7599 Res -#7599 Exchange Prop. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Tax Revenues CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 12. Plans and specifications for 8" water line on 12th Plans & Specs. Street between San Gabriel and Orange, Project No. 676, Project No.676 was approved and the City Clerk was directed to ad- vertise for bids. 13• Appointment of Richard Rivera to the position of Appt. Parks & Parks Maintenance Supervisor, effective November 6, Maint.Supv.. 1984, was approved. R. Rivera 14. Appointment of Victor Blanton to the position of Appt. Equip. Equipment Operator, effective November 20, 1984, Oper. V. was approved. Blanton 15. The Street Division was authorized to purchase one Purchase 1 pick - pick -up truck using funds presently allocated in the up truck St.Div. budget for an asphalt crack sealing machine- sealing machine will be placed in the budget for 19$5-86. 16. Item F-16 was pulled and action taken under Ordinance and Special Resolution section. 17. The City Attorney was authorized to file Amicus Curiae City Attny. to brief with other cities in Kelly vs Fresno and Modesto file Amicus vs Superior Court. Curiae 18. Request to extend ;industrial injury leave for Mr. Extend Industria Daniel Ryan until December 11, 1984, was approved. leave D. Ryan ' 19. Appointment of Ms. Nita Vasquez to theposition of Appt.meter read. meter reader, effective November 20, 1984, was approved. N.Vasquez 20. RESOLUTION NO. 7601 Res.#7601 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. 11/19/84 PAGE THREE Ll Ll 41,417 CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj to CRA AT 7:40 P.M. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED TO THE END OF THE CRA recessed CITY COUNCIL MEETING IN ORDER TO HAVE A JOINT EXECUTIVE to end of mtg SESSION. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY NO BUSINESS. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS IDA no bus'ns Councilman Camarena offered for second reading an Ordinance Ord.#2244 entitled: prezoning Z-234 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PREZONING THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOUNDED BY AZUSA AVENUE, GLADSTONE STREET, CERRITOS AVENUE, AND ARROW HIGHWAY (Z-234). 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 Cook offered for second reading an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADD- ING 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 to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIIMEMBERS: NONE COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES Ord. #2245 fees for watr facilities Councilman Cruz offered for second reading an Ordinance Ord. #2246 entitled: relating to interstate AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA trucks ADDING CHAPTER 11.66 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELAT- ING TO INTERSTATE TRUCKS. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopt- ed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, NOES: COUNCIIMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES ' Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7600 fees for appy. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA and appeals ESTABLISHING APPLICATION FEES AND APPEAL FEES PURSUANT RE:truck routes TO AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.66 RELATING TO INTERSTATE TRUCK ROUTE DESIGNATIONS. Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz 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 11/19/84 PAGE FOUR SCHEDULED ITEMS HEARINGS - re: revocation of conditional use permits for IiiaTMowing : C-88, 877 E. Alosta, Service station, Jacqueline S. Phelps. qy9 Hrngs CUP revocations C -75,C -779C-88 C-75 and C-77, 459 S. Azusa Ave., Service station, _ American Principals Corporation. The Mayor declared the hearings open. The parties as stated above were duly notified of the in- formal hearing by certified mail, return receipt requested, by the City Clerk's Office. The parties in question were not in attendance at the hearings. Testimony was received from the Planning Director. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearings. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve action of the Planning Commission in revoking said conditional use permits. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL HEARING - Mrs. Vincenza Ferry, for Publ.Nuisnc property declared a nuisance at 753 W. Gladstone Street. appeal Hrg. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. V. Ferry Mrs. Ferry was duly notifed of said hearing by certified mail, return receipt requested, by the City Clerk's Office. City Clerk then swore in Mr. David Rudisel, Code Enforcement Officer and his testimony was received. City Clerk then swore in Mrs. Vincenza Ferry, appellant, and her testimony was received. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that appeal be denied, and that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary document. PUBLIC HEARING - extending the moratorium prohibiting issu- Pub. Hrg. ance or landuse entitlements for all uses involving the sale extnd morato- bf alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, other Aum alcohol than in connection with bona fide eating places. sales 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 31, 1984. Testimony was given by the City Attorney. ' Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Camarena offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING ISSUANCE OF LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR ALL USES INVOLVING THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR CONSUMPTION ON THE PREMISES, OTHER THAN IN CONNECTION WITH A BONA FIDE RESTAURANT OR EATING PLACE, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS. 11/19/84 PAGE FIVE Urg. Ord. #2247 extndg Moratorium 1 Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta 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 Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Cty Atty to carried by roll call that City Attorney be directed to prepare Urg. prepare a similar Urgency Ordinance establishing a morat- Ord. for off- orium for 'off -sale' alcoholic beverages for presentation- sale alcohol to Council. Councilman Cook abstaining. (moratorium) PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed zone change, Case No. Z-235, 546 W. othM Blvd., Paul Mendoza. 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 November 7th, and also the affidavit of proof of posting the property on November 9, 1984. Testimony was received. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Ccu ncilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to deny zone change case No. Z-235 and further to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. PUBLIC HEARING- on proposed zone change Case No. Z-236, north a e o 9th Street between Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Avenue, Robert F. Duff/D.& A. Construction. 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 November 7th, and also the affidavit of proof of posting the property on November 9, 1984. Testimony was received. Pub.Hrg. zone change Z-235 (denied) Pub. Hrg. Zone change Z-236 Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Neg. dec appvd and carried by roll call to approve the negative declara- tion for zone change Case Z-236, further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Council- man Cruz dissenting. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Appv Zone and carried by roll call to approve zone change Case Z-236, change as recommended by the Planning Commission and further to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance. Councilman Cruz dissenting. PUBLIC HEARING - re: multifamily housing revenue bonds - Pub. Hrg. Lincoln Paci a California Limited Partnership. Multifamily The Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk read rev. bonds the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 7, 1984. Testimony was received. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. 11/19/84 PAGE SIX 1 Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR PROJECT TO BE DEVELOPED BY LINCOLN PROPERTY CO. NUMBER 1076. 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, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION COOK, CAMARENA, L.ATTA, MOSES �fS3 Res.#7602 appvng issues ance of rev. bonds Mr. Ortuno addressed Council regarding policy changes on Ortuno addsd unsafe buildings and change of ownership and the hiring Council policy of the City Administrator. Lengthy discussion was held but no action taken. Mr. Gary Solem addressed Council regarding dog problems and G. Solem methods of alleviating the problems. addsd Cncl OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Rpt on elec. unanimously carried by roll call that Utility Director rates prepare a complete study on electric rates in the City with the possibility of decreasing present rates to those of Edison. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Rpt on Nandi- , unanimously carried by roll call that City Administrator capped ramps ivestigate methods to pursue in order that handicapped in Shop.Cntrs ramps be placed in the various shopping centers in Azusa. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena, and Ltrs to orgs. carried by roll call that communications be sent to the re:Veterans various organizations such as the VFW and the American Plaque Legion requesting their assistance to establish a fund to honor Veterans by means of a plaque, etc. Councilman Latta dissenting. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena and Alley study carried by roll call that staff prepare a study on alleys in the City, ascertaining which ones should be vacated and eliminated. Councilman Latta dissenting. Councilman Camarena announced that Deacons Club rep. will Deacons Club address Council Re: Food baskets on 12/3. food baskets Councilman Latta announced that the annual Christmas tree XMAS tree lighting ceremony is to be held in the courtyard at City lighting Hall, Monday, December 3, 1984 at 6:30 P.M. ceremony 12/3 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Crtf. of unanimously carried by roll call that Planning Commission apprec.-Jones be directed to award a certificate of appreciation to Intercable Jones Intercable for beautifying their facility at Second and San Gabriel Avenue. CITY COUNCIL TOGETHER WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED Exec. TO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 10:08 P.M. Session CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:55 P.M. 11/19/84 PAGE SEVEN Reconvend 1 L, Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and Adj to 6PM unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn meeting to 12/3/84 6:00 P.M.,Monday, December 3, 1984, in the City Hall Con- ference Room for the purpose of regular business as well as a closed session. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:56 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7603 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2248 11/19/84 PAGE EIGHT