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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES -OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 5, 1985 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session after their early session and Closed
Session
THE
CITY OF
at the above date and
time in the Civic Auditorium.
AZUSA COMMENDING
PAULA FILER FOR
HER
Mayor Moses called the
meeting to order and
led in
Call
to order
the salute to the Flag.
A RESOLUTION OF
INVOCATION was given by
Reverend Elmer Nelson
of the
Invocation
#3757
Foursquare Gospel Church.
RESOLUTION NO. 7592
AUTHORIZING
Fed'l
surplus
ROLL CALL
ACQUIRE FEDERAL SURPLUS
Roll
Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA,
MOSES
SURPLUS
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS:
LATTA
Latta
absent
ALSO PRESENT
Also
Present
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of
Police Wood, Finance Director Craig, Director of
Community, Services Guarrera, Human Resources Manager
Sadler, Assistant to the City Administrator Fuentes,
Electric Operations Supervisor Perkins, Assistant Planner
Watrous, Consultants Hill and Steel, City Treasurer
Talley:, 'City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
ouncilman Cook presented a Certificate of Appreciation
o Lydia Wheelehan commending her for fifty years of
service as a Library Commissioner.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through
29 was approved by motion of Councilman Camarena,
seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried
by roll call vote* with the exception of Item F-23,
which was considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion
of the Agenda, and Item F-2, as revised.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 15,
1985, were approved as written.
2
3.
l
5.
Ceremonial
Crtfct of Apprec.
to L. Wheelehan
-Consent Calendar
Items appvd -YF-23
Special Call, F-2
revised
Min appvd
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE
CITY OF
Res.
#7756 commd.
AZUSA COMMENDING
PAULA FILER FOR
HER
SERVICES
Paula
Filer
TO THE CITY.
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE
CITY OF
Res.
#3757
AZUSA AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 7592
AUTHORIZING
Fed'l
surplus
CERTAIN PERSONS TO
ACQUIRE FEDERAL SURPLUS
PROPERTY
proprty
FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE AGENCY
FOR
SURPLUS
PROPERTY.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA SUPPORTING THE PARENT COALITION FOR LOCAL
CONTROL OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL CENTER
FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED.
The appointment of Gary Nabarrete to the position
of Water Utility Worker II, effective July 16,
1985 was approved.
6. Request of Albert Jablonski
to December, 1985 was approved.
for disability leave
Res. #7758
sprt local cntrl
Dev.Disabled
Appt. G.Nabarrete
Wtr Util.Wrkr
Disability lv
A. Jablonski
7. The appointments of Linda Casey, Susan Fast and
Kathi Raley to the position of Bus driver, were
approved, effective July 16, 1985.
/8S
Appts of bus
drivers, L.Casey,
S. Fast & K. Raley
8. Employee step increases/permanent status Emp step inc./
recommendations for E. DeLaTorre, Meter Reader, perm status
Step 3, effective August 7, 1985 and T. Harrington,
Police Officer, Permanent status, effective August
6, 1985, were approved.
The sale of a 1967 Line Truck in the Light and Appvl sale of
Water Department in the amount of $7,500.00 was 1967 line truck
authorized.
10. Surplus handi-talkie radios, cases and chargers
in the Emergency Services Department were authorized
to be donated to the East San Gabriel Valley
American Red Cross Chapter.
11. Lease of water rights from Rados Brothers for
fiscal year 1985-86 was approved and the Mayor
authorized to execute the agreement.
12. The contract for Project No. 688, demolition of
gas station at 229 S. Azusa Avenue, was awarded
to Dodson Loader Service, low bidder, in the amount
of $6,010.00. The Mayor was authorized to execute
the contract and the City Clerk was directed to
return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. Four
='< bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's
O'ftice on July 30, 1985, and quotes are on file
-;in 'that office.
a3z. The contract for a 7 -Gang Mower Turf Tractor was
awarded to Jenkins Machinery Co., low bidder,
in the amount of $39,378.22. The Mayor was
authorized to execute the contract and the City
Clerk was directed to return unsuccessful bidders'
guarantees. Three bids were received and opened
in the City Clerk's Office on July 30, 1985, and
quotes are on file in that office.
14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA SUPPORTING THE FORMATION OF A TRANSPORTATION
ZONE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR A TRANSPORTATION ZONE
IN THE SAN GABRIEL AND POMONA VALLEYS.
15. Designation of locations of various parkway trees
Srplus radios
donated to Red
Cross
Lease Rados
Brothers
Dodson Loader Svc
bid award Proj
688
Jenkins Mach.Co.
bid award - 7
gang mower turf
tractor
Res. #7759 spt
Trans.Zone Strng
Committee
Pkway tree
locations
Weed abatement
charges appvd
Cadet appts.Correa,
Billingsley &
Goulding
Appt.B.Polden
Dispatcher
MOU - Madera
case appvd
20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res. #7760
AZUSA DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF FRANKLIN denying nuisance
S. KIDD AND AFFIRMING THE FINDINGS OF THE NUISANCE appl -F. Kidd
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 740-760 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE,
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AND ORDERING CORRECTIVE MEASURES
THEREON (CITY CASE NO. 84-167).
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was approved.
16.
Weed abatement charges for certain properties
within the City, as presented by
the Los Angeles
County Agricultural Commissioner
were approved.
17.
Police Cadet appointments, effective August 6,
1985, were approved for Manuel
Correa, Teresa
Billingsley and Todd Goulding.
18.
The appointment of Betty Polden
to the position
of Police Dispatcher, effective
August 6, 1985,
was approved.
19.
The Memorandum of Understanding
- Madera Case,
was approved and its execution authorized.
Srplus radios
donated to Red
Cross
Lease Rados
Brothers
Dodson Loader Svc
bid award Proj
688
Jenkins Mach.Co.
bid award - 7
gang mower turf
tractor
Res. #7759 spt
Trans.Zone Strng
Committee
Pkway tree
locations
Weed abatement
charges appvd
Cadet appts.Correa,
Billingsley &
Goulding
Appt.B.Polden
Dispatcher
MOU - Madera
case appvd
20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res. #7760
AZUSA DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF FRANKLIN denying nuisance
S. KIDD AND AFFIRMING THE FINDINGS OF THE NUISANCE appl -F. Kidd
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 740-760 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE,
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AND ORDERING CORRECTIVE MEASURES
THEREON (CITY CASE NO. 84-167).
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21. The amended housing rehabilitation implementation Hsng rehab & rntl
plan was approved and the rental rehabilitation rehab pgms
program as stated in the implementation plan was
also approved.
22. Contract for Handyman Services for fiscal year Handyman contract
1985-86 with the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium ESGV Consortium
was approved and the City Administrator authorized
to execute the contract.
3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec.Call item
4. The specifications for the purchase of a para- Specs para -transit
transit van were approved and the City Clerk van appvd
directed to advertise for bids.
25. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res. #7761
AZUSA DESIGNATING AUGUST 29, 1985 AS COMMUNITY CDBG Day
BLOCK GRANT DAY.
26. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing Cty Treas.Fin.
a balance of $8,359,506.19, as of May 31, 1985, stment-May
was received and filed.
27. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing Cty Treas. Fin
a balance of $8,576,789.86, as of June 30, 1985, stment - June
was received and filed.
28. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res. #7762
AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND Warrants (FY 84-85)
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE
TO BE PAID. (FY 1984-85)
29. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res. #7763
AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND Warrants (FY 85-86)
SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE
TO BE PAID. (FY 1985-86)
CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj to CRA
AT' 7:40 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:45 P.M. Reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus. IDA
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY
TO BE TRANSACTED.
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ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Res.
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7764
crtfying NegDec
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Dev.Agmt Azusa
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT Pacific Univ.
TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman
Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA
Councilman Cruz offered an
Ordinance entitled:
1st rdg
Ord. re:
appvng.
Dev. Agmt
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
w/Azusa
Pac.Univ.
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY.
08/05/85 PAGE THREE
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further
reading and introduce.
Agenda Item I-2, proposed ordinance relating to Earthquake bldg
earthquake hazardous buildings was presented as ord. - info only
information, only, and the public advised that the
ordinance was available at the City Clerk's Office
for perusal.
,Mayor Moses offered an ordinance entitled: 1st rdg Ord. re:
local emerg. &
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA disaster council
AMENDING SECTIONS 2.72.030, 2.72.050 AND 2.72.060 OF
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE "LOCAL EMERGENCY
AND DISASTER COUNCIL".
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and
unanimously carried by
roll call* to
waive further
reading and introduce.
Councilman Camarena offered an Ordinance entitled:
1st rdg Ord. re:
locked gate
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA
communities
ADDING SECTION 15.04.170
TO THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE
REQUIRING STANDARDIZED
ACCESS FOR
LOCKED GATE
COMMUNITIES.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman
Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive
further reading and introduce.
Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st rdg Ord. re:
security grills
FN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA on residences
DDING SECTION 15.04.160 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
ROHIBITING THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN SECURITY GRILLS
ON RESIDENCES.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and carried by roll call* to waive further reading
and introduce. Councilman Cruz dissenting.
AT THIS TIME, COUNCILMAN CAMARENA PRESENTED A Procl to S. Stone
PROCLAMATION TO SCOTT STONE FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE
CITY.
SCHEDULED ITEMS Scheduled Items
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed revocation of conditional Pub.Hrg. revoking
use permit Case No. C-279, Freeman's Towing Impound CUP - Freeman's
Yard, on property located at 1325 W. Foothill Blvd. Tow.Impound Yard
The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication
of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald
on July 17, 1985.
Moved by Councilman Cruz to open the hearing and continue Hrg opened & cont.
the matter to meeting of August 19, 1985. Motion died (died)
or the lack of a second.
oved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz to Hrg to be cont.
continue the hearing to meeting of August 19, 1985. (failed)
Motion failed by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CRUZ, MOSES
COOK, CAMARENA
LATTA
08/05/85 PAGE FOUR
Mayor formally
received.
Moved by Councilman Cook,
and unanimously carried
hearing.
by Councilman Camarena
call* to close the
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call*to revoke
conditional use permit No. C-279, further directing
' the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution.
PUBLIC HEARING - on the extension of the moratorium
prohibiting the issuance of all land use entitlements
for parcels within the City fronting Arrow Highway.
The Mayor declared the hearing open. The City
read the affidavit of proof of publication of
of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald c
24, 1985.
solicited
presented
Moved by Councilman Cook,
unanimously carried by roll
Councilman
the public,
testimony.
Moses and
hearing.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING ISSUANCE
OF ALL LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR PARCELS WITHIN THE
CITY OF AZUSA FRONTING ON ARROW HIGHWAY.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
resolution
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION
OF A LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND E. M. LEASING CORPORATION RELATING TO THE CITY'S
MUNICIPAL FACILITIES PROJECT, APPROVING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION OF A TRUST AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
IN THE LEASE PAYMENTS TO BE PAID BY THE CITY PURSUANT
TO THE LEASE -PURCHASE AGREEMENT, APPROVING AND DIRECTING
THE EXECUTION 'OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE
OF SUCH CERTIFICATES, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND
CONDITIONS, AND A FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING
TO SUCH CERTIFICATES AND APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE
EXECUTION OF A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF AZUSA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT BY THE AGENCY OF
ERTAIN TAX REVENUES TO THE CITY IN REIMBURSEMENT OF
UCH LEASE PAYMENTS AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY
ELATING THERETO.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution
and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Hrg formally
declared open
Pub.Hrg. mora-
torium - prcls
Arrow Hwy.
Urg. Ord. #2275
extending mora-
torium
Res. #7765
appvng lease -
purchase agmt
E M Leasing
(Sr.Cit.project)
.SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Special Call Itemsi
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Appvl contract for
carried by roll call* to approve the .contract with P.R. -Braun & Co.
Braun and Company for public relations services; further
authorizing the Mayor to execute said contract.
Councilman Cruz dissenting.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Aud.Participation
Citizen discussion was held regarding the Enercan Discussion re:
project. Council advised that the Environmental Impact Enercan
Report would be presented to the Planning Commission
for action and that copies of that report were available
in either the Planning Department or the City Library.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses, Ltrs to legisla-
and unanimously carried by roll call* that communications tors - RTD buses
be sent to State and County Legislators requesting,
strongly, that action be taken to control/abate emissions
polluting the air by RTD buses.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
The City Attorney was directed to prepare a report
regarding trash collection fees in apartment buildings.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call* to direct staff
to meet with County Health and Fire representatives
to review and update the City's Industrial Waste Laws;
further, to develop and implement an effective "Right
to Know" ordinance dealing with hazardous chemicals
within the City of Azusa.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call* that communications
be sent to the Los Angeles County Health Department
requesting an Industrial Hygienist to be assigned to
the City for thirty days to review existing businesses
and their handling of hazardous waste.
Other Bus/Cncl
Cty Atty to rpt
trash fees-apts.
Mt w/County Hlth
& Fire re: ind.
waste laws
Req. for Ind. Hyg.l
to review hdning
of haz. waste
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Camarena, Mt w/businesses
and unanimously carried by roll call* to direct staff to dev. Ind.Rel.
to develop an Industrial Relations Program to meet prgm
with industry on a regular basis to discuss mutual
concerns, possibly in conjunction with the Chamber
of Commerce.
Moved by Mayor Moses to place the issue of a waste
to energy plant (ENERCAN) on the ballot for voter
decision. Motion died for the lack of a second.
City Administrator announced that construction has
started at the rear of the Foothill Shopping Center
of a theater housing six to ten screens.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman
Cook and unanimously carried* to adjourn.
TIME OF
ADJOURNMENT:
8:45
P.M.
C
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7766
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2276
08/05/85 PAGE SIX
Enercan issue on
ballot (died)
Theater at
Foothill Centr
Adjourn