HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 19, 1985 - CC (4)CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1985 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
after their early session and Closed 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 Stephen K. Gustin of
the Azusa Church of the Nazarene.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA,
MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Acting City, Attorney Sierra, Acting City Administrator
Craig, Acting Chief of Police Lara, Community Development
Director Cunningham, Utility Director Hsu, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, Human Resources Manager Sadler,
Assistant to the City Administrator Fuentes, Code
Enforcement Officer Rudisel, Consultant Hill, City Treasurer
Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
The Mayor presented a Resolution/Plaque, which the Acting
City Administrator read in full, to Paula Filer, for her
services to the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16
was approved by motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by
Councilman Camarena and unanimously carried by roll call
vote.
1. The Minutes of the 6:00 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. meetings
of August 5, 1985, were approved as written.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA SENIOR CENTER BOND ACT OF 1984 FOR THE
AZUSA SENIOR CENTER.
3. Specifications for the purchase of one portable air
compressor were approved and the City Clerk directed
to advertise for bids'.
4. Specifications
four pick-up
approved and
for bids.
for the purchase of one mini -truck,
trucks and one flat-bed truck were
the City Clerk directed to advertise
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Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
Res/Plaque to
Paula Filer
Consent Cal.
All items
approved
Min appvd
Res. #7767
app funding
Sr. Center
Specs for air
compressor
Specs for
various trucks
5. Employee step increase/permanent.status recommendations Emp. step inc./
were approved for L. Jones, Administrative Secretary, perm status
Step 5, effective August 20, 1985 and Yolanda
Covarrubias, Police Records Clerk II, Step 5, effective
August 15, 1985.
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #7768
ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR ASSISTANT CODE class specs
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY RANGE Asst.Code Enf
THEREFOR. Officer
7. Contract with Southern California Gas Company for
the sale of natural gas to fuel one of the City's
well motors was approved and the Mayor authorized
to execute the agreement.
8. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to
the Municipal Code and agreement approved for the
purchase of Posse -VT Software with Vision Technology,
'Inc. The Mayor was authorized to•execute the contract.
9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF
ELECTRICAL WORKERS (I.B.E.W.)
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
(A.C.E.A.)
Contract w/So
CA Gas Co.
Purc.Posse-VT
software
Res. #7769
MOU w/IBEW
Res. #7770
MOU w/ACEA
11.
Authorization was given to purchase a 3/4 ton pick-up
Purch 3/4 ton
truck with utility body from Fair City Ford, in the
truck
amount of $13,487.02. Formal bids were solicited
but none received; subsequently informal quotes were
received from four dealers.
12.
Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to
Purch 3 pad -
the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase
mounted trans -
three padmounted transformers from RTE Corporation.
formers
13.
Contract for engineering services between the City
Contract w/
and Berryman and Stephenson, Inc., was approved and
Berryman &
14.
its execution authorized.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Stephenson(Eng.;
#7771
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING
Res.
Warrants (FY
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (FY
84-85)
1984-85).
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #7772
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING Warrants (FY
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (FY 85-86)
1985-86)
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #7773
REVOKING THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-279, GENE revoking CUP
R. BLOCK, FREEMAN'S TOWING IMPOUND YARD. 279 -Freeman's
THE 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.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec Res.
Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. #2276
Amended Dev.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Agmt w/Azusa
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN Pacific Univ.
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed
and adopted by the followiwng vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA,
MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. #2277
Local Emerg.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA & Disaster
AMENDING SECTIONS 2.72.030,2.72.050 AND 2.72.060 OF THE Council
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE "LOCAL EMERGENCY
AND DISASTER COUNCIL"
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz
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
Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled:
Ord. #2278
standardized
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA
access to
ADDING SECTION 15.04.170 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE
locked gate
REQUIRING STANDARDIZED ACCESS FOR LOCKED GATE COMMUNITIES.
communities
Moved by Councilman Cruz, 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 an Ordinance entitled:
Ord. #2279
prohibiting
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA
installation
ADDING SECTION 15.04.160 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE
of certain
PROHIBITING THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN SECURITY
GRILLS
security grill
ON RESIDENCES.
on residences
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
reading.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
to adopt the Ordinance. Ordinance passed and adopted
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: Res. #7774
certifying
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Neg Dec for
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PROPOSED EARTH- propsd earth -
QUAKE SAFETY ORDINANCE. quake Ord.
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
Councilman Camarena offered an Ordinance entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADDING SECTION 15.04.180 TO THE
REPEALING CHAPTER 96 OF THE COUNTY
CODE RELATING TO "POTENTIALLY
BUILDINGS" AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.10
CODE ENTITLED "EARTHQUAKE HAZARD
BUILDINGS"
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
OF LOS ANGELES BUILDING
EARTHQUAKE HAZARDOUS
TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
REDUCTION IN EXISTING
Moved by Councilman Camarena, 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
earthquake
safety -
existing bldgs.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord
REPEALING SECTIONS 10.020.080 AND 10.12.040 OF THE AZUSA re:.animal reg
MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING SECTIONS 10.12.050 AND fees & dog
10.020.070 OF THE AZUSA MUNCIPAL CODE RELATING TO DOG licensing
LICENSES AND ANIMAL REGULATION FEES.
Moved by Councilman Camarena,
and unanimously carried by
reading and introduce.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
seconded by Councilman Cook
roll call to waive further
SUBSTANDARD RENTAL HOUSING APPEAL - for property located
at 620 N. Alameda Avenue, Anthony and Arlene Occhiato.
The Mayor declared the informal hearing open. Testimony
was received from staff and appellant.
Loved by Councilman Cruz that appellant be allowed a 60
ay extension. Motion died for the lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call that the appeal be
denied and that the Franchise Tax Board be notified pursuant
to provisions of 17299 of the California Revenue and
Taxation Code; further that the City Attorney be directed
to prepare the necessary documents denying said appeal.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
NONE
Scheduled Items
Substandard
rental hsng
appeal -620 N.
Alameda
(Occhiato)
60 day extnsion
(died)
Appeal denied
Special Call
(None)
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Aud. Prtcp'n
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Use of City
unanimously carried by roll call to authorize the use logo for G.D.
of the City Seal logo for reproduction on Golden Days caps
caps to be sold for the benefit of the Sister City
Committee.
he Police Department and the Neighborhood Watch staff Rpt on flashing
ere directed to investigate the use of flashing outdoor outdoor lts for
ight mechanism, as presented by Mr. Glickman, for validity security
of its use as a neighborhood watch/911 tool.
Billy Barty addressed Council and invited them as well 13th Annual
as residents of the City to the 13th Annual Billy Barty Billy Barty
Celebrity Sports Classic which will be held on September Celeb Classic
13th, 14th and 15th, benefitting the Billy Barty Foundation
for Little People.
AT THIS TIME THE MAYOR DISPLAYED A TROPHY THAT WAS PRESENTED Trophy to City
TO THE CITY BY CLUB TARASCO IN APPRECIATION FOR USE OF frm Club
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TO PLAY BOTE BOLEA. Tarasco
08/19/85 PAGE FOUR
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and
unanimously carried by roll call that tighter restrictions
on condominium developments, such as two -car enclosed
garages, private patios, off-street guest parking; increase
minimum floor area of the units; more stringent design
review standards and low density instead of high density,
be referred to the Planning Commission for study/evaluation
and necessary public hearings.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and
unanimously carried by roll call that staff and the Parks
and Recreation Commission study the possibility of expanding
Slauson Park to develop a recreation center; further that
programs training and counselling the youth also be
explored.
C2-b�5'
Other Bus./Cncl
Condominium
restrictions
rfrd to P.C.
Study for pk
expansion&
trning/cnseling
programs
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Acquire propty
that property be acquired in the middle of the Mexican- for pk in Mex/
American community to create an additional park for the Amer.comm.
deprived youth. Motion failed by the following vote of (failed)
the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and Study -need for
unanimously carried by roll call that staff and the Parks additional pk
and Recreation Commission study the needs for an additional bet.lst&5th
park between First and Fifth Streets and report to Council.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and
carried by roll call to oppose the Irwindale Waste to
Energy Project and also direct the City Attorney to explore
the idea of regulating the Azusa Landfill for Azusa's
use only. Councilman Latta abstaining.
Mayor Moses will advise the Mayor of Irwindale of Council's
decision on this project as a matter of courtesy.
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call that City Council
sponsor an Essay Contest on the positive aspects of the
City and changes that we are experiencing to be submitted
by the youth in the School District. The Essay Contest
would be in conjunction with the Golden Days festivities.
Staff to prepare the necessary documentation and specific
grade levels to be used.
Captain Lara was commended on the in-depth report he
submitted with regard to computer software.
It was consensus of Council that Staff report weekly on
all development/redevelopment taking place in the City
of Azusa.
Oppose Irwin -
dale's waste
to energy plant
& use of dump
by Az.res.only
(Cty Att to rpt
on this)
Essay contest
on Azusa by
schl youth
rpt on imple-
mentation
Capt Lara comm-
ended on rpt
Weekly rpts on
development
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Monthly rpts
unanimously carried by roll call that Public Relation from PR firm
firm contracted by the City submit monthly reports on
their activities/progress.
Moved by Councilman Latta,
seconded
by Councilman Cruz
Policy re:
and unanimously carried by
roll call
that a
Policy be
bckgrnd info
prepared directing
that
all
background
on Comm./Bd
information/documentation be
submitted
by all
Boards and
actions
Commissions regarding specific actions
they
have taken
for Council perusal.
08/19/85 PAGE FIVE
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It was consensus of Council that copies of communications Copies of ltrs
forwarded to our legislators (Mountjoy, Lancaster and sent to Legis -
Richardson) regarding completion of the 210 Freeway be lators to Cncl
forwarded to Council. (210 FWY)
It was consensus of Council that Utility Director be Survey cities
directed to survey surrounding cities ascertaining the re: trash fee
manner in which they collect fees for trash pick-up; collection
commercial, residential and specifically apartment
buildings. It was further directed that fee schedules
for trash pick up be documented and explained thoroughly
and material be made available to the public for their
review.
It was consensus of Council that in light of the
Supreme
Panel to be
Court's ruling on the City's fortune telling ordinance,
formed to edu-
declaring it unconstitutional, the a panel of
experts
cate citizens
be created, i.e., bunco, fraud, etc., to meet with residents
re: fortune
in the City Hall, Senior Citizen Center as well
as the
telling
Neighborhood Watch in order to educate them
on the
dangers/aspects of fortune telling. It was
further
discussed that more stringent rules be set down in
order
to control fortune tellers. City Attorney will
prepare
the necessary Ordinance for Council's review.
The City Clerk was directed to prepare a Proclamation Proc. Bunco
on Bunco Awareness. Awareness
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 P.M.
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NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7775
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2280
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