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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 1, 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 Call to order
to the Flag.
The Invocation was given by Director of Community Services, Invocation
Joe Guarrera.
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,
Finance Director Craig, Community Development Director
Cunningham, Community Services Director Guarrera, Assistant
to the City Administrator Fuentes, Consultant Werner, Deputy
City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
Councilman Camarena presented a Certificate of Appreciation Cert. of Apprec
to Avery Label which was received by Mr. Terry Schuler, to Avery Label
Director of Human Resources.
Councilman Cruz presented a Proclamation, which the City Proc.-Hike-a-thc
Administrator read in full, to Pat Sperl announcing the
City's sponsorship of Saint Jude's Bike-a-thon to be held
April 20, 1985.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Cons.Cal.appvd
F-4 &8 - specie
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16
call
was approved by motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by
Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of Items F4 and F8 which were
considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of Study Session and regular meeting of
Min appvd
March 18, 1985, were approved as written.
2. Appointment of Richard Komes to the position of Parks
R.Komes appt.
Maintenance Worker I, effective April 2, 1985, was
approved.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 7679
Res. #7679
maint, agmt w/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
State -Hwy 39
CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR
MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY
OF AZUSA.
4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
5. Appointments of Rebecca Powell, Andrew Rodriguez and
Res. Pol.Off.
Steven Martinez to the position of Reserve Police
appts.
Officer, effective April 2, 1985, were approved.
6. The Director of Finance was authorized to accept and
sign proposal from American Appraisal, Inc., to
appraise and schedule City's fixed assets at a cost
of $22,200.00.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 7680
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING ITS POLICY FOR
HANDLING OF DEPOSITS AND INTEREST RELATED
TO UTILITY SERVICES.
8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
9. Employee step increase/permanent status recommendations
were approved as follows:
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
STATUS
EFFECTIV
R.
Brockling, Equip. Mechanic
Step
5
04/13/85
P.
Vogel, Admin Clerk II
Perm
Stat
04/02/85
S.
Allen, Bus. License Officer
Perm
Stat
03/13/85
A.
D'Antin, Police Officer
Perm
Stat
04/09/85
R.
Green, Police Officer
Step
3
04/03/85
D.
Manley, Police Officer
Perm
Stat
04/09/85
J.
Reed, Police Officer
Step
3
04/03/85
E.
Sanchez, Police Officer
Perm
Stat
04/09/85
10. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the
Municipal Code and staff was authorized to execute
documents relating to lease purchase agreements of
IBM Copier models 60 and 30.
RESOLUTION NO. 7681
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION OF
COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF STREET MAINTENANCE ON THE SELECT STREET
SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 7682
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA URGING FEDERAL AND STATE
AUTHORITIES TO BAN THE USE OF CLOVE CIGARETTES.
13. City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of
$8,347,556.64, as of February 28, 1985, was received
and filed.
14. RESOLUTION NO. 7683
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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Appraisal of
City's fixed
assets
Res. #7680
Policy re:
utility deposit
Emp.step inc.
Perm. status
Bid. waived foi
purch of IBM
copiers
Res. #7681
Select Sts
Res. #7682
urging the ban
of clove cigs
Cty Tress.
Fin.Statement
Res. #7683
Warrants
�5. Project No. 676, 8" water line improvements on 12th St. Notice of Comp
was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute the Proj. 676
Notice of Completion; further the City Clerk was directed
to have the Notice of Completion recorded. (Valverde
Construction)
16. RESOLUTION NO. 7684
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR
REORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO THE MUNICIPAL
ORGANIZATION ACT OF 1977 -- "SOUTHERLY
ANNEXATION DISTRICT 88" TO THE CITY OF
AZUSA.
04/01/85 PAGE TWO
Res. #7684
initiating pro-
ceedings -Annex.
#88
Ss�
THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Adj to CRA
7:40 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:50 P.M. Reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP- No Bus. IDA
MENT AUTHORITY, AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
,Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING SECTION 15.04.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE "COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES BUILDING LAWS" CONSISTING OF FOUR PARTS ENTITLED
"COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BUILDING CODE," "PLUMBING CODE OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES," "MECHANICAL CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES," AND THE "ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES"
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading and introduce.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Clerk be
directed to publish notice of public hearing with regard
to the adoption of the Los Angeles County Building Laws.
AT THIS TIME THE MAYOR INTRODUCED MR. JOHN HERNANDEZ,
FIELD DIRECTOR FROM CONGRESSMAN MARTINEZ' OFFICE TO
THE COUNCIL AND THE AUDIENCE, WHO WOULD BE WORKING IN
HE CITY'S AREA AND ATTENDING COUNCIL MEETINGS FROM TIME
0 TIME.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of action of Planning
Commission granting a conditional use permit - C-347, Harry
Goodlin/Canyon Inn, 2280 San Gabriel Canyon Road.
The Mayor declared the hearing re -opened.
Testimony was received.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena and
unanimously carried by roll call to continue said public
hearing to meeting of April 15, 1985, as survey of property
was not completed as requested.
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Development Agreement between
the City o Azusa, Monrovia Nursery and Manresa Retreat.
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 March 20th
and also the affidavit of proof of posting said property
tn March 22nd, 1985.
estimony was solicited but none received.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and
unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA, MONROVIA NURSERY AND
MANRESA RETREW RELATED TO EASTERLY ANNEXATION NO. 87 AND
ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-230.
04/01/85 PAGE THREE
1st rdg Ord re:
Adopting by ref.
L.A. B1dg.Laws
Cty Clerk to
publish Notice
of PubHrg re:
Bldg. laws
Intro J. Hernandez
Fld Dir frm
Cngsmn Martinez'
office
Cont.Pub.Hrg.
C-347
(Canyon Inn)
(Cont. to 4/15)
Pub Hrg. Dev.
Agmt w/Manresa,
Monrovia Nurs.
and City
Res. #7685
certifying Neg.
Dec for Dev.Agm
.r.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
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
Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st rdg Ord.
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA appvng Dev.Agmt
PPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH MONROVIA NURSERY
AND MANRESA RETREAT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY
OF AZUSA SURROUNDING THE MANRESA RETREAT.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook and
unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
PUBLIC HEARING - on pre -zoning of unincorporated area of Pub.Hrg.
Los Angeles County prior to possible future annexation. Z-241
Zone Change Case No. Z-241 - Region No. 8.
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 March 20,
1985.
Testimony was solicited but none received.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
uncilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7686
certfying neg.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Dec.Z-241
RTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PREZONING OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY PRIOR TO ANNEXATION IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY GENERALLY BOUNDED BY BASELINE ROAD,
BARRANCA AVENUE, HOLLYVALE STREET, CALERA AVENUE, MAUNA LOA
AVENUE, CITRUS AVENUE AND AZUSA CITY LIMITS.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook 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
Councilman Cook offered an ordinance entitled: 1st rdg Ord.
prezoning
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Z-241
PREZONING THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
BOUNDED BY BASELINE ROAD, BARRANCA AVENUE, HOLLYVALE
STREET, CALERA AVENUE, MAUNA LOA AVENUE, CITRUS AVENUE,,
AND AZUSA CITY LIMITS.
�ved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
d unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
ading and introduce.
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of action of the Planning Pub. Hrg.
Comm ssion granting a conditional use permit to allow Western Ash
operation of an ash storage and delivery facility - SW C-349
corner of 10th Street and Todd Avenue - Western Ash.
Case No. C-349.
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 March 20, 1985.
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Communication was received from Western Ash advising that
they formally withdraw their proposal to locate operations
in the City of Azusa.
In view of the above the Hearing was terminated and it was
moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call that Council formally
accept withdrawal of the Western Ash project, as stipulated
in letter of March 7th, from Mr. Allen, Executive Vice
President, thus terminating proceedings on that project;
further advising that if Western Ash decides to open said
project up again, or to relocate in another part of Azusa,
that they would have to go through a separate formal
process.
S7
Comm. frm
Western Ash
withdrawing req.
Cncl formally
accptd withdrwl
No action was taken on request of the Ministerial Association No action taken
for upgrading present Church directory signs on Foothill Church directory
Blvd., as no one was present to address Council on the sign
matter.
Request of Relco Industries for waiver of park and recreation Waiving Pk&Rec
fees for Tract No. 42902 was referred to the Planning fees refrd to
Commission for formal hearing process. Ping. Comm.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz to
refer parkway tree list to the Parks and Recreation
Commission for further study, with the possibility of hiring
a consultant to aid in the selection of proper parkway
trees in the City. Motion failed by the following vote
of the Council:
,AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses that
parkway tree list with the addition of the Red Oak tree as
an approved parkway tree be approved with the following
exceptions:
The crape myrtle tree now designated for
600 W. Brian, 1300-1400 N. Deborah, 700 W.
Lori Ann and Holmar Ave. be referred to
the Parks and Recreation Commission for a
change of tree designation; further that
on Hilltop/Nobill area there be a choice of
either the magnolia or canary pine tree.
Motion passed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the speci-
fications for the construction of environment for new
computers with specifications reflecting options on the
power conditioning equipment, i.e., bids to be received
with and without that cost and Council accepting either/or
bid,in the final analysis,after need has been determined.
Further finding that this project is categorically exempt
from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
NONE
04/01/85 PAGE FIVE
Parkway tree
list rfrd to
Pks&Rec Comm.&
possbly hiring
consultant
(failed)
Appv parkway
tree list w/
ctn trees rfrd
to Comm. for
changes
Specs for comp.
environment
appvd w/option
on power cond.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
, No action was taken on the following items:
Youth drunk driving.
Possible ballot measure concerning
multi -storied apartment buildings.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta that
ia ballot measure be prepared limiting the terms of office
of Mayor and Councilmember to two consecutive terms. Motion
failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
It was consensus of Council that the matter concerning the
Boy Scout House be placed on the April 15th Agenda.
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Youth drunk
driving -
ballot meas.re:
multi -storied
apts. (no actions
Boy Scout House
on 4/15 agenda
The City Administrator was commended on the bi-weekly reports Commend C.A. for
that Council is receiving. bi-wkly rpts
Councilman Cook publicly thanked Congressman Martinez for
co-signing a letter from Congressman Carlos Morehead's
office in support of the Watershed Fire Council's Statement
for their 1986 budget.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and
unanimously carried to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:10 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7687
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2260
04/01/85 PAGE SIX
Thanks to Cngsmn
Martinez for
support of Wtr-
shed Fire Cncl
budget
Adjourn