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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 21, 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 Call to order
salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of the St. Invocation
Frances of Rome Church.
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA,
MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT Also present
City Attorney Thorson, Assistant to the City Administrator
Fuentes, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development
Director Cunningham, Utility Director Hsu, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, Human Resources Manager Sadler,
Acting City Engineer Mayville, Consultants Hill and DeDios,
Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley,
City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL Ceremonial
Councilman Camarena presented a Proclamation, which the Proclamation
Assistant to the City Administrator read in full, to Mr. to R. Green'`.
Robert Green of Jones Intercable, commending him for his
services to the City.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Aud. Pa7rticipa-
Audience Participation was brought forward at this time. tion
Mrs. Eleanor Post, representing the East San Gabriel Valley
Committee for a Nuclear Weapons Freeze addressed Council
and requested that a resolution be adopted in support of
a comprehensive test ban treaty.
Councilman Camarena offered the resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN Res. #7798
FAVOR OF A COMPREHENSIVE TEST BAN TREATY. In favor of
Test Ban
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses to Treaty
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR Consent
Calendar appvd
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 18 was Items 7,13,14,
approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor & 19 Special
Moses and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the Call
exception of Items F-7, F-13, F-14 and F-18, which were
considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda.
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1.
The Minutes of the adjourned
regular meeting of
Min appvd
awarded the contract
September 30, 1985, were approved
as written.
ductile pipe
2.
The resignation of Police Clerk
Robin Wilson, was
Resignation
of $27,327:90. Two
accepted, effective October 17, 1985.
were received and opened
R. Wilson
3.
Formal bidding procedures were
waived pursuant to
Waive bidding
the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase
to purchase
body wire for use in the Police
Department, from
body wire
Tractical RF Receiver/Recorder,
in the amount of
$6,199.37.
4.
Employee step increase/permanent
status recommendations
Emp.Step inc./
were approved for the following:
perm status
NAME STATUS
EFFECTIVE
G. Lin, Civil Eng.Asst. Step 3
10/20/85
D. Manley, Pol.Officer Step 3
10/09/85
E. Sanchez, Pol.Officer Step 3
10/09/85
5.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. #7799
APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREEMENT
appl for funds
FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT
FUNDS FOR GLADSTONE
Gladstone
HOUSE ACQUISITION PROJECT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA PARK
House acquisi-
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF
1984.
tion
6.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. #7800
APPROVING THE APPLICATION AND THE PROJECT AGREEMENT
appl for funds
FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION GRANT
FUNDS FOR GLADSTONE
Gladstone
HOUSE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FROM
THE CALIFORNIA PARK
House Develop.
AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF
1984.
7. SPECIAL CALL Special call
8. The resignation of Andrew Rodriguez, Maintenance Worker Resignation
IIX/Equipment Operator, was accepted, effective October A. Rodriguez
9, 1985.
9. Project No. 681, demolition of building at 701 N. Notice of
Azusa Avenue, Islas Demolition, was approved; the Completion
Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion Proj. 681
and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded.
10. Project No. 678, resurfacing of several City parking Notice of
lots, Union Paving Co., was approved; the Mayor was Completion
authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and Proj. 678
the City Clerk directed to have same recorded.
11. Final Tract Map No. 44088, located at 9th Street and Appvl Final
Azusa Avenue was approved and its recordation Tract Map
authorized. 44088
12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE HAAS -KINGS RIVER
PROJECT LICENSING APPLICATION AGREEMENT.
13. SPECIAL CALL
14. SPECIAL CALL
Res. #7802
Amend to Haas -
Kings Agmt
Special call
Special call
15. The resignation of Civil Engineering Assistant, George Resignation
Lin was accepted, effective October 28, 1985. G. Lin
16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #7803
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING warrants
THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
17. Pacific States Cast
Iron
Pipe Co., low bidder, was
Bid award,
awarded the contract
for
3000 feet of 8 inch, and
ductile pipe
1000 feet of 6 inch
ductile
iron pipe, in the amount
Pacific States
of $27,327:90. Two
bids
were received and opened
Co.
in the City Clerk's Office
on October 16, 1985.
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18. SPECIAL CALL
AT THIS TIME, 7:50 P.M., THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY.
Special call
Convene jointly
Cncl &CRA
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed sale of certain real
Joint PubHrg
property in the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment
AAJ& Starlite
Project - AAJ, Inc., and Starlite Mobile Estates.
Mobile Estates
ROLL CALL
Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA,
LATTA, MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
The Mayor/Chairman declared the hearing open. The City
Hrg opened
Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication
of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune on October 7th and 14th, 1985.
Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received.
Testimony was given by Consultant Hill.
For the record, Parcel 3, as listed on the map was excluded
Parcel 3 not
from these proceedings.
included
Moved by Councilman/Director Camarena, seconded by
Councilman/Director Latta, and unanimously carried by roll
call to close the Hearing.
Director Cruz offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #216
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE AAJ, INC., AND appvng AAJ&
STARLITE MOBILE ESTATES PROPOSAL OVER THE ASZMAN PROPOSAL, Starlite propo-
PURSUANT TO THE AGENCY'S OWNER PARTICIPATION RULES. sal over
Aszman proposl
Moved by Director Cruz, seconded by Director Camarena to
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Director Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #217
AZUSA APPROVING AN INITIAL STUDY AND FINDING AND DETERMINING certifying
THAT A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NEED NOT neg dec
BE PREPARED FOR THE PROPOSED SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
AND THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY IN THE
AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Moved by Director Camarena, seconded by Director Latta
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
'NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Councilman Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #7804
APPROVING AN INITIAL STUDY AND FINDING AND DETERMINING certifying
THAT A SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NEED NOT neg dec
BE PREPARED FOR THE PROPOSED SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
AND THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH REAL PROPERTY IN THE
AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
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Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Mayor Moses 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
Director Camarena offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #218
AZUSA MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE appvng sale of
CONSIDERATION TO BE RECEIVED BY THE AGENCY PURSUANT TO proprty to AAJ
AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY THE AGENCY WITH AAJ, & Starlite &
INC. AND STARLITE MOBILE ESTATES FOR THE SALE AND DEVELOPMENT appvng OPA
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING THE PROPOSED
SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND THE OWNER PARTICIPATION
AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT.
Moved by Director Camarena, seconded by Director Latta
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed
and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MAKING Res. #7805
CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONSIDERATION TO BE appvng sale of
RECEIVED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA proprty to AAJ
PURSUANT TO AN OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY THE AGENCY & Starlite &
WITH AAJ, INC. AND STARLITE MOBILE ESTATES, FOR THE SALE appvng OPA
OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE AZUSA CENTRAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT; APPROVING THE PROPOSED
SALE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY; AND APPROVING THE OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT PERTAINING THERETO.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, 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
AT THIS TIME, 8:04 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE Cncl recessed
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED TO CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS. CRA continued
AT THIS TIME, 8:07 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE INDUSTRIAL Convene jointly
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CONVENED JOINTLY. Cncl IDA
METOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on the entering into of financial Joint Pub Hrg
greements in the principal amount of not to exceed Optical
1,700,000 and issuing of Industrial Revenue Bonds - Optical Radiation
Radiation Corporation.
The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City
Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication
of notice of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel
Valley Tribune on October 5, 1985.
Testimony from the public was solicited, but none received.
Testimony was given by Consultant DeDios.
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Moved by Councilman/Director Cook, seconded by Councilman/
Director 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 GIVING Res. #7806
PUBLIC APPROVAL TO THE ENTERING INTO OF FINANCING AGREEMENTS appvl signing
BY THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF agmts for
AZUSA FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FINANCING TO OPTICAL financing
RADIATION CORPORATION AND THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE Optical Rad.
AMOUNT OF $1,300,000 FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
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 Cook offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TRANS- Res. #7807
FERRING 1985 PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND LIMIT TO THE INDUSTRIAL transferring
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA - OPTICAL 1985 private
RADIATION CORPORATION PROJECT. activity bond
limit to IDA
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses 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
Director Cook offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF Res. #9
THE CITY OF AZUSA, AUTHORIZING THE MAKING OF A LOAN TO Appvng loan/
OPTICAL RADIATION CORPORATION, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE sale of bonds
OF ITS $1,300,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT 1985 INDUSTRIAL Optical Rad.
DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND (OPTICAL RADIATION PROJECT),
PRESCRIBING THE FORM OF BOND AND VARIOUS DOCUMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION THEREOF, ASSIGNING PRIVATE ACTIVITY
BOND LIMIT, AWARDING THE SALE OF THE BOND, AND AUTHORIZING
ALL OTHER OFFICIAL ACTIONS NECESSARY IN REGARD THERETO.
Moved by Director Cook, seconded by Director Camarena to
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Authority:
AYES: DIRECTORS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
AT THIS TIME, 8:12 P.M, THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND Cncl recessed
THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CONTINUED TO CONDUCT IDA continued
OTHER BUSINESS.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:13 P.M. Reconvened
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Res.
Councilman Cook offered an ordinance entitled:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING Ord. #2286
SECTIONS 19.44.060, 19.44.070, 19.44.080, AND 19.44.090 outdoor sto-
TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OUTDOOR STORAGE rage in comm
IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES. zones
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, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA,
MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Cook offered an ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord
APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AN ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT power sales
AND A POWER SALES CONTRACT; AND APPROVING THE ENTERING agmt
INTO OF SAID AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena,
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Azusa Municipal
Code regarding sign maintenance. - Amendment No. 151.
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 2, 1985.
Testimony from the public was solicited, but none received.
Testimony was given by staff.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Scheduled items
Pub Hrg
sign mainte-
nance
Moved by Councilman Camarena, seconded by Councilman Cook Amend appvd
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Amendment
No. 151 and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
documents.
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Azusa Municipal Pub Hrg
Code regarding parking lot landscaping requirements. landscaping
requirements
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read parking lots
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 2, 1985.
Testimony was received from staff and the public. .
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Amend appvd
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Code
Amendment and direct the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary documents.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook Deny req fr
and unanimously carried by roll call to deny reconsideration cont. nuisance
of continuance of Public Nuisance Appeal Hearing for property appeal(Haag)
located at 630 West Sixth St., Ethel Sue Haag.
Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING Res. #7808
THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF ETHEL SUE HAAG AND AFFIRMING denying Nuis.
THE FINDINGS OF A NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 630 Appeal Haag
WEST SIXTH STREET AND ORDERING CORRECTIVE MEASURES THEREON
(CITY CASE NO. 84-119).
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz to
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
YES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
OES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
CRUZ, COOK,
MOSES
NONE
NONE
CAMARENA, LATTA,
It was consensus of Council that appraisal report and
Building Department report on the Gladstone House be
furnished to Council.
Mayor Moses offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMITTING, IF FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE, TO THE PURCHASE AND
RELOCATION OF THE GLADSTONE HOUSE AT 960 EAST GAILLARD
STREET.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
�BSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ
BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
After discussion regarding lower balances in the Treasury,
and the causes for same, it was,
Special call
Bldg/appraisal
rpt on Glad-
stone house
Res. #7801
purch Glad-
stone house,
if financially
feasible
Moved by Councilman Latta,
seconded by
Councilman Cruz
Cty Treas
and unanimously carried by
roll call to receive and file
Rpt for Aug
City Treasurer's Financial
Statements for
the months of
& Sep.
August and September, 1985,
with balances
of $7,907,966.80
and $7,334,584.96, respectively.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and -carried
by roll call to waive formal bidding procedures, pursuant
to the Municipal Code, and award contract for traffic
circulation study to convert Azusa/San Gabriel couplet
to two-way operation to BSI Consultants, Inc. Councilman
Camarena dissenting.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Staff advised Council that completed report regarding the
Freeway Service Zone property would be presented at the
ovember 4, 1985 meeting.
oved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and
arried by roll call that City Attorney prepare documents
regarding stronger regulations/and manner of enforcement,
with regard to street vendors. Councilman Cruz dissenting.
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Waive bidding
for circula-
tion stdy Az/
San Gab.(BSI)
Oth.Bus/Cncl
Rpt upcoming
on FWY zone
Regs for
street vendors
FM
It was consensus of Council that staff report on methods Traffic on
of eliminating as much truck traffic as possible, on Vernon Vernon
Avenue, and possibility of enforcing traffic noises through
City's Noise Ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Camarena, Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 7809
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2287
10/21/85
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