HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 4, 1985 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 4, 1985 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
after recessing from their Study Session, at the above date
and time in the Civic Auditorium.
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the salute
to the Flag.
Invocation was given by Reverend Bob Flagg of the First
Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood,
Finance Director Craig, Community Development Director
Cunningham, Utility Director Hsu, Assitant to the City
Administrator Fuentes, Consultants Werner and DeDios, Code
Enforcement Officer Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City
Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
Councilman Cruz presented a proclamation, which the City
Administrator read in full, to Mary Abbott, daughter of
Eva Monia, commending Eva Monia for her services to the City.
Mr. Louie Pedroza, President of the Azusa•City Employees'
Association and the Board Members of that group presented
plaques to the Mayor and Councilmembers and to the City
Administrator in appreciation for wage increases received,
pursuant to the classification and compensation study.
The Council as a Body presented Certificates of Appreciation
to Azusa student essay winners, the topic of which was
"What the Statue of Liberty Represents". Students receiving
the awards were as follows:
Maria Atienza, Angelica Ortiz, Cassandra
Birmingham and Sean Bradway
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 was
approved by motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman
Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the
exception of Item F-10, which was considered under the
SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda and further items F-9 and
'F-16 were approved as amended.
1. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of February 13th
and the adjourned and regular meetings of February 19th,
1985, were approved as written.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 7664
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING JOHNNY JOHNSON
FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY.
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Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Proclamation
hnrng Eva Monia
Plaques to
Council and Cty
Admin frm Cty
Employees Assn
Certs. of Apprec
to Az student
essay winners
Con.Cal.appvd
w/ amends;
Item F-10,Spec
Call
Min appvd
Res. #7664
commndng J.
Johnson
3. Employee step increase/permanent status recommendations
were approved as follows:
NAME/CLASSIFICATION STATUS EFFECTIVE
M. Alva, St. Maintenance Supv. Perm Stat 02/27/85
S. Capper, Custmr Svcs Rep II Step 5 03/08/85
4. RESOLUTION NO. 7665
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL
OF A REAPPLICATION PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING
OF A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR
ELDERLY PERSONS AND AUTHORIZING CITY
ADMINISTRATOR TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS.
5. The resignation of Police Officer Bruce Hawkins, effective
March 4, 1985 was accepted.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 7666
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE
TO ENACT LEGISLATION RELATING TO THE
MENTALLY ILL HOMELESS.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 7667
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF
MARCH 3-9, 1985 AS "WOMEN'S HISTORY WEEK"
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Empl.step inc.
perm. status
Res. #7665
reapp proposal
svcs for the
elderly
Resign.B.
Hawkins
Res. #7666
urging the Leg
to enact laws
re: mentally
ill homeless
Res. #7667
March3-9
Women's Hi
Week
8. The Utility Director was authorized to execute application Bldr Canyon
' for the Boulder Canyon Project (Hoover) Uprate Allocation, Project
as well as future related documents as they are approved
by legal counsel.
9. The resignation of Mr. Anthony Poli, Water Utility Resign.A.Poli
Superintendent, effective April 18, 1985 was accepted;
further that a resolution be prepared for presentation
at a later date.
10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
11. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance Cty Treas.
of $8,673,393.85 as of January 31, 1985, was received Fin. Stment
and filed.
12. Authorization was given for the re -purchase of two 1/2
ton trucks (previously bid on in September) from Fair
City Ford in the amount of $7,744.59 each, for use in
the Light and Water Department.
13. The appointment of Daniel Crapo to the position of
Electric Line Mechanic, effective March 25, 1985, was
approved.
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15.
RESOLUTION NO. 7669
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA REVOKING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NUMBER C-80, KENSHIRO OTSUKA.
RESOLUTION NO. 7670
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE
APPEAL OF JERRY YOUNG AND AFFIRMING THE
FINDING OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THE ORDER
TO ABATE THE NUISANCE FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 423 S. VIRIGINIA, AZUSA, CITY
NUISANCE CASE NO. 85-2.
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Purc. 2 1/2
ton trucks
Appt. D.Crapo
Res. #7669
revoking CUP
C-80
Res. #7670
denying Pub.
Nuisance Appl
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16. RESOLUTION NO. 7671 Res. #7671
Cable TV rates
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN INCREASE IN
THE BASIC SERVICE RATE FOR CABLE TELEVISION
TO JONES INTERCABLE, INC.
17. Corrected salary and classification for position of Trans.Coord.
Transportation Coordinator was approved at Range 168, correction in
' $1,846.65 per month. A clerical error was made in the salary
final compensation plan that was presented to the Council
at their meeting of February 19, 1985.
18. The Library Department was authorized to lease/purchase Lease/purch
an. IBM Copier, Model 30. copy machine
19. RESOLUTION NO. 7672 (Library)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE Res. #7672
CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS Warrants
AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF.WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj to CRA
AT 7:55 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:42 P.M. Reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT No bus IDA
AUTHORITY, AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED.'
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Camarena offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. #2258
time & location
' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA of Cncl mtgs
REPEALING SECTIONS 2.04.010 AND 2.04.020 RELATING TO THE
TIME AND LOCATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, 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, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. #2259
prezoning case
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Z-240
PREZONING THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BOUNDED BY GALLANTO AVENUE, GLADSTONE STREET, BARRANCA
AVENUE, 210 FREEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND AZUSA CITY LIMITS
(PREZONING CASE NO. Z-240).
Moved by Councilman Camarena, 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
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed uses for the 11th year Pub.Hrg. 11th
Community Development Block Grant funds. yr CDBG pgrm
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 February 20, 1985.
Testimony was given by Mr. Werner. No testimony from the
audience was received.
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Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Camarena and
unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommended
budget, as amended, for the 11th year CDBG program.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
'Councilman Cook offered a resolution approving a cooperative
agreement with Los Angeles County, as amended, entitled:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A HOME MORTGAGE FINANCE PROGRAM IN
COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY.CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY OF AZUSA.
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
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Mr. Gerald Eyeno's request for a bicycle race to Crystal
Lake on Sunday, October 13, 1985, in conjunction with the
Golden Days festivities, was referred to the Golden Days
Committee. He was apprised of the date, time and meeting
place of that organization.
'Discussion was held regarding problems Azusa residents are
experiencing because the City operates its own Utility
Company. Apparently, Edison users can receive financial
aid towards their electric bills.when a definite need is
proven; also, Edison users receive rebates when they have
purchased energy efficient appliances. The City Attorney
was directed to research these areas and report his findings
to Council.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Res. #7668
Coop agmt w/
Cnty(amended)
Bike race rfd
to G.D. Comm.
Cty Atty to rpt
on fin.aid for
util.bills &
appliance re-
bates
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Ficus Nitida
carried by roll call that the Ficus Nitida tree be the designated tree
designated tree for planting on Foothill and Alosta; further Foothill-Alosta
that existing non -approved trees be removed and replanted
with the Ficus Nitida tree. Councilman Camarena dissenting.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that City Attorney be directed to prepare an Ordinance
amending the tree parkway removal policy, eliminating the
review process by the Parks and Recreation Commission and
designating the Community. Development Director with that. authority.
Motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA
MOSES
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
LATTA
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
Councilman Camarena apprised the Council and the audience
that Mr. Bob Metcalf was seeking a position on the Senior
Citizens' Legislature, First District, and that voting
for that office would be held on March 19, 1985 at Memorial
Park.
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Amend Ord re:
parkway tree
removal
Bob Metcalf
seeking pos
for Sr.Cit.
Legislature
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CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj to CRA
AT 9:45 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M. Reconvened
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena and Appeal PC dec
carried by roll call that the Council appeal Planning grntng CUP
Commission's decision granting a conditional use permit Western Ash
to Western Ash Company for operation of an ash storage and
elivery facility located at the southwest corner of 10th
treet and Todd Avene - Case No. C-349. Councilman Latta
issenting.
Councilman Cook apprised Council on the Chamber of Commerce Chamber
negotiations and advised that a report would be submitted negotiations
at the next meeting.
It was consensus of Council that a
report be provided the
Rpt from M.
Council from Mark Allen,
attorney,
with regard to his
Allen re:
preliminary findings re:
Fred Lyte
suit.
Fred Lyte
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Latta and Adj to 3/11
unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn the meeting to 6:30 P.M. for
March 11,1985, 6:30 P.M., 1 Industry Plaza, in the City of study session
Industry, for the purpose of a study session regarding Cty of Indstry
public financing techniques.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7673
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2260
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