HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 8, 1992 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 1992 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular 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 Art Becher of the
Prevailing Word Ministry.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT :
ALSO PRESENT
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NONE
City Attorney Wadden, City Administrator Garcia, Director
of Finance Craig, Chief of Police Nelson, Community
Development Director Bruckner, Community Services Director
Guarrera, Utilities Director Hsu, Acting City Librarian
Maghsoudi, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza,
Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Engineer Abbaszadeh,
Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy
City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Solis.
CEREMONIAL
The entire Council presented a proclamation to Mrs.
Katherine Zadach in honor of her 90th birthday.
Mr. Tom Davis, President of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce,
presented proclamations to three local businesses in honor
of their services to the community. The proclamations were
presented as follows: Bob Gallant of Azusa Hardware,
representing small businesses in the community, Mr. Bruce
Usrey accepting for Mr. Miles Rosedale of Monrovia Nursery
representing large businesses and Mr. Len Vanderhoop of Mc
Donalds Restaurant representing franchise businesses. Mr.
Davis also announced that the City of Azusa has an exhibit
at the County Fair in building number four (4).
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
Proc to K.
Zadach
Proc's to
Azusa Hard-
ware, Monrovi
Nursery, and
Mc Donalds
The entire Council presented a Certificate of Beautification
Cert of Beau -
to Mr. John Ascar of Dick's Auto Supply in Azusa and
tification
expressed their appreciation for the improvements that have
Dick's Auto
been made to his property.
Supply
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Pub Part
Mrs. Peggy Martinez, Golden Days Chairperson, addressed
them
P. Martinez
tiouncilinviting and the community tc share in the
elebraon of Golden Days week, which will
t.;-
Golden Day's
run from October
nd through October 11th. She also presented Councilwoman
invitation
10/2-10/11
Madrid with an official Golden Days badge.
Mr. David Flores, representative of the VFW Post 8070,
D. Flores
addressed Council announcing that the post will be hosting a
VFW/re:
fundraising 5 and 10K run in Azusa on November 7th from 7:30
5 & 10K run
a.m. to 9:30 p.m. He requested cooperation from the City
11/7/92
with the closure of certain streets and the assistance of
Explorers and Reserve Police Officers.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and 5 & 10K run
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the request and appvd
refer the matter to the Chief of Police in order to work
with Mr. Flores on the details of the event.
Mr. William J. Franklin addressed Council regarding parking
W. Franklin
adjacent to fire hydrants. He stated that the curb line
parking
painted red 15 feet from the center line of the fire hydrant
problems
leaves an inadequate amount of space to park his private
vehicle. He requested that the painted curb be reduced to
feet, which is allowed according to the Vehicle Code with
'10
the passage of an ordinance or resolution by the City.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Naranjo,
Prop reso
seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call
parking pro -
that staff be directed to draft a resolution to solve the
blem
immediate problem and investigate the matter throughout the
City.
Mr. David Feldman addressed Council regarding Cencom Cable
D. Feldman
Television. He requested that the horseracing channel be
Cable TV
reinstated on the cable television program.
City Attorney advised that in the existing agreement with City Atty
Cencom Television and as in most cable television advises
agreements, channel selection is at the discretion of the
cable company and is usually used as a marketing issue.
Mr. Burt Law addressed Council expressing his opinion B. Law
regarding the termination of the City Attorney. He stated comments
that he is pleased with the City's decision because he felt
the law firm was overpaid and further that the City should
live within its means.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion in R. Legault
favor of the termination of the City Attorney. comments
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion A. Morales
regarding various issues in the City. comments
Mr. Ron Legault again addressed Council expressing his R. Legault
appreciation to Dick's Auto Supply for the beautification of comments
the business.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 were
approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by
Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with
the exception of items G-7, G-10 and G-12, which were
considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
Item G-9 was removed from the agenda by staff.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 17th, and
Special meeting of August 31st, were approved.
2. Since the implementation of SB 198 by the State of
California, employers are mandated to provide
technical training to their employees. NUS Corporation
provides a line mechanic's training package especially
designed for municipal electric utilities. Formal
bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Azusa
Municipal Code and authorization was given for the
purchase of a line mechanic training package from NUS
Corporation in the amount of $23,750.00.
3. The Grant of Easement from Citrus Cove Development
Company for the property commonly known as 701-761
Orchard Loop, located at the northwest corner of
Foothill Blvd. and Citrus Ave was accepted. This
easement was secured in July 1992, and will be used for
access to maintain the existing underground electric
conduits and conductors that serve the area. The
following resolution was adopted:
09/08/92 PAGE TWO
Cons Cal
appvd,
G-7, G-10 &
G-12, Spec
Call, G-9
removed.
Min appvd
Purchase
line mech
training
package
NUS Corp.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE
RECORDING THEREOF.
4. The Light Division requires nine pole -type transformers
in three different sizes to be held as backup equipment
in stock for emergencies. Four written quotations were
received and evaluated on the life cycle operating cost
based on quoted electrical losses provided by bidders.
The purchase of all nine transformers were awarded to
' General Electric Supply Company in the amount of
$11,548.11.
5. Amendments to the electric rates, rules and regulations
resolution has been prepared relating to Time of Use
Rate, which reflects more accurately the cost of energy
and capacity produced at various time periods of the
day. The following resolution was adopted:
Res. 92-C117
Grant of
Easement
Purchase
transformers
General
Electric
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C118
AMENDING THE RATES, CHARGES, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS Amend rules &
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT. reqs L&W
6. Agreement with Castaneda & Associates for amendment to Agmt w/
the Housing Element to include an analysis and Castaneda &
programs to preserve at -risk low income housing was Assoc.
approved.
7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C119
ADOPTING COMPENSATION SYSTEM FOR HEADSTART/PRE-SCHOOL Headstart
EMPLOYEES TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. salaries
9. REMOVED FROM AGENDA.
' 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
11. Procal Electric Company has completed the
reconstruction and modification of Azusa's substation
in accordance with the specifications and conditions of
the contract. The project was accepted as complete;
execution of the Notice of Completion was authorized
and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded.
12. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
13. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on
August 11, 1992, for the Sewer Main Line Rehabilitation
Phase II, Project No. 92-10. Two bids were received.
The contract was awarded to Insituform, low bidder, in
the amount of $46,145.00; its execution was authorized;
and the City Clerk was directed to return the
unsuccessful bidders' guarantee.
14. There is a need for an additional JDIC (Justice Data
Interface Controller) terminal in the Police
Department. The County Sheriff's Department, with whom
we now contract to maintain the existing terminals,
agrees to perform all needed maintenance on the new
terminal at no continuing cost to the City. The
purchase of an additional JDIC terminal was approved at
a cost of $5,750.99, and the amendment to the contract
with the County to include additional terminal.
15. There are currently 39 Smith & Wesson Model 66
revolvers which were declared surplus equipment in the
Police Department. Request to donate 10 revolvers to
Citrus College to be used in the college's firearms
training classes and to donate remaining revolvers to
Sevier County Sheriff's Department in Utah for use by
its volunteer posse, was approved.
09/08/92 PAGE THREE
Remvd
Spec Call
Notice of
Completion
Procal Elec
Spec Call
Sewer Main
Line Rehab
Insituform
Purchase
JDIC terminal
Smith & Wes-
son revolvers
donated
E
16. At its August 6, 1992 study session, the Council
directed staff to prepare the appropriate resolution
which would reinstate the community Maintenance and
Fire Safety Assessment Districts effective July 1,
1993. The following resolution was presented and
adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING ITS PRIOR RESOLUTIONS NOS. 92-
059A, 92-C93, 92-C105, 92-059B, 92-C92, 92-C106 AND
AMENDING SECTION 2.(B) OF RESOLUTION NO. 92-C178
RELATING TO THE AMOUNT OF THE ASSESSMENTS SET OUT IN
THE FIRE SUPRESSION BENEFIT ASSESSMENT REPORT AND IN
THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT REPORT;
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO MODIFY THE METHOD OF
CALCULATING AND COLLECTING SUCH CITYWIDE ASSESSMENTS
AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND
HEARING OBJECTIONS THEREON.
17. The City Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 1992, was
received and filed.
18. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the
Municipal Code for the purchase of materials and
installation of retaining wall, and concrete walk for
the Headstart Program. The funds for this project are
available and have been budgeted through the Head Start
Grantee. Further, the Director of Community Services
was permitted to select one of the informal quotations
received for the project.
19. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City
was adopted and entitled:
Res. 92-C120
Setting Pub
Hrgs
Assessments
Treas Rpt
Retaining
wall and walk
for Headstart
Program
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C121
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE warrants
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
PECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call
Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-71 congratulating all Congrats to
City employees that were listed for step increases and Cty empl
permanent status recommendations and the new appointment.
It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Mayor
Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to send letters
of appreciation to all employees listed and approve the
following.
7. Human Resources
Action Items were
approved as follows:
Pers Items
EMPLOYEE STEP
INCREASE AND
PERMANENT STATUS
Step inc./
RECOMMENDATIONS
perm status
AME
STATUS
EFFECTIVE
P. Dennis
Step 2
08/26/92
E. Sanchez
Step 4
09/03/92
A. Torres
Step 2
09/10/92
D. Lemoine
PermStat
09/03/92
G. Dubois
Step 3
08/25/92
R. Chagnon
Step 3
09/04/92
G. Gaytan
Step 4
09/05/92
L. Ring
PermStat/2
08/24/92
D. McFann
Step 5
09/07/92
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Appointments
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
EFFECTIVE
C. Springemann, Pol Rcds Clrk
09/08/92 PAGE FOUR
09/09/92
PROMOTIONS
NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
None
TERMINATIONS
NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
None.
Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-10, commending and
thanking the residents in the 500 block of North Lemon
Avenue for their efforts in petitioning the City to
designate a sweeping day on their block.
Promotions
Terminations
Thanks to
residents
of N. Lemon
Councilman Dangleis addressed the issue questioning whether Dangleis
all the residents understand and realize that the "No comments
Parking, 8 A.M. to 12 Noon, Wednesdays", signs will be
posted on both sides of the street. Staff assured him that
the residents did understand the issue fully.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman No parking
Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to approve signs on
"No Parking, 8 A.M. to 12 Noon, Wednesday" signs to be N. Lemon &
posted on the 500 block of Lemon Avenue, as requested by the stop sign @
residents, and stop signs on Lemon Avenue at Sixth Street as Lemon & 6th
recommended by staff.
Councilwoman Madrid requested that Community Services
Director Guarrera address item G-12 regarding the proposed
Holiday Boutique for further information.
Community Services Director Guarrera responded giving a Comm Svs Dir
brief history of the event and stated that this will be the comments
first annual Holiday Boutique to be held at City Park. The
avent will be held on December 5, 1992, from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Holiday
Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize Boutique @
the Holiday Boutique at City Park and waive the one day Cty Pk Appvd
business license fee to vendors.
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE
AGENCY AT 8:13 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:24 P.M.
Reconvene
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Itilties Director Hsu addressed Council presenting the NEWS
;Naw Construction Equals Water Savings) Program which is
iesigned to balance the water demand of new developments
with potential water savings from existing homes. It
requires the developers to perform retrofit of certain
plumbing fixtures of homes in order to be allocated the
amount of water required for the development.
Discussion was held regarding the program requirements that
selection is to be limited to local developers and must
be approved by staff.
09/08/92 PAGE FIVE
No bus APFA
Ord./Spec.Res
Presentation
Of NEWS Prgm
Util Dir Hsu
Discussion
Utilities Director Hsu advised that the issue in question Util Dir
could be revised through the procedure process in the comments
program without amending the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and NEWS Prgm
unanimously carried by roll call to refer the NEWS program referred
back to staff for revisions. back to staff
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Filomeno Martinez on a request Pub Hrg
to legalize a garage conversion into a second dwelling unit,
with reduced side yard setbacks, parking and liveable area
on the property located at 529 San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa.
Variance Case V-92-9 and Precise Plan of Design P-92-78.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 19, 1992, as
well as the proof of posting said property on August 27,
1992*
community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Comm Dev Dir
issue stating that the Planning Commission denied comments
applications requested to legalize the conversion of a
garage into a second dwelling unit with reduced side yard
setbacks, parking and liveable area. The applicant is now
appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. He
stated that the applicant is seeking relief from the
following zoning code violations: No garage spaces are
provided on the site, whereas four garage spaces are
required for two dwelling units, the converted garage
contains only 495 square feet of living area, which is less
than the 850 square feet required, and the converted garage
is situated three feet (31) from the side property line,
while a five foot (51) side yard setback is required for
dwelling units. He stated that if the garage is converted
back to its original use, the property would be in
conformance with all zoning standards and that the Planning
Commission could not make findings necessary under the
Municipal Code to approve variance. He recommended denial
of the Variance and Precise Plan.
Mr. Filomeno Martinez, the applicant, addressed Council
Councilman
Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled:
applicant
ommercial and that he has been trying to legalize the
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA DENYING A PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT COST APPEAL
Res. 92-C122
denying pub
REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 452 SOUTH JACKSON AVENUE.
Nuis appeal
but could not produce permits.
Mr. Carlos Garcia, resident of the illegally converted
452 Jackson
garage addressed Council stating that the dwelling has all
Moved by
Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Mr. Eduardo Martinez, son of the applicant, addressed the
Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution
Hearing presenting photographs of the property to
passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Sched. Items
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Filomeno Martinez on a request Pub Hrg
to legalize a garage conversion into a second dwelling unit,
with reduced side yard setbacks, parking and liveable area
on the property located at 529 San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa.
Variance Case V-92-9 and Precise Plan of Design P-92-78.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 19, 1992, as
well as the proof of posting said property on August 27,
1992*
community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Comm Dev Dir
issue stating that the Planning Commission denied comments
applications requested to legalize the conversion of a
garage into a second dwelling unit with reduced side yard
setbacks, parking and liveable area. The applicant is now
appealing the decision of the Planning Commission. He
stated that the applicant is seeking relief from the
following zoning code violations: No garage spaces are
provided on the site, whereas four garage spaces are
required for two dwelling units, the converted garage
contains only 495 square feet of living area, which is less
than the 850 square feet required, and the converted garage
is situated three feet (31) from the side property line,
while a five foot (51) side yard setback is required for
dwelling units. He stated that if the garage is converted
back to its original use, the property would be in
conformance with all zoning standards and that the Planning
Commission could not make findings necessary under the
Municipal Code to approve variance. He recommended denial
of the Variance and Precise Plan.
Mr. Filomeno Martinez, the applicant, addressed Council
F. Martinez
stating that he purchased the property in 1985 as is, zoned
applicant
ommercial and that he has been trying to legalize the
comments
econd dwelling for the past few years. He stated that he
ad obtained permission to make improvements to the
(roperty,
but could not produce permits.
Mr. Carlos Garcia, resident of the illegally converted
C. Garcia
garage addressed Council stating that the dwelling has all
comments
the facilities of a house and is in livable condition.
Mr. Eduardo Martinez, son of the applicant, addressed the
E. Martinez
Hearing presenting photographs of the property to
Councilmembers for their perusal.
09/08/92 PAGE SIX
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and the applicant Discussion
regarding the property and its present condition.
Councilman Naranjo addressed the Hearing providing a brief Naranjo
history of the events that had taken place regarding the comments
property since the beginning of his term on the Council. He
stated that after the rezoning of the property in 1988, Mr.
Martinez had concerns with the downzoning of his property.
At that time Mr. Martinez was advised by staff to conform
the second dwelling unit to the conditions of the Municipal
Code and he would be grandfathered in and his unit would be
allowed to exist, but there is no record of permits being
processed.
Further discussion ensued between the Councilmembers and the Discussion
applicant.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Hearing requesting that the R. Legault
appeal be approved. comments
Mr. Gil Castro, a former resident of the property, addressed G. Castro
the Hearing in favor of the appeal. comments
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg Clsd
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Motion: Deny
Madrid to deny the appeal and instruct staff not to enforce no enfrcmt
abatement procedures for six months. Motion failed by the 6 mos.
following vote of the Council: (failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
,ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to
deny the appeal and instruct staff not to enforce abatement
procedures for •,:wo years. Motion failed by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
DANGLEIS, MADRID
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NARANJO
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and
carried by roll call to deny the appeal and instruct staff
not to enforce abatement procedures for one year. Further,
to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
documents. Motion passed by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
MADRID, ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
DANGLEIS
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NARANJO
Motion: Deny
no enfrcmt
2 yrs
(failed)
Appl denied
no enfrcmt
1 yr.
9trs.'
Ruth Muniz, Service Unit Chairperson of the Spanish R. Muniz,
rails Girl Scouts, addressed Council requesting a waiver of Chrpsn Girl
the ten dollar monthly fee for use of the Woman's Club from Scouts/rqst
September, 1992 through June 1993. WC fee waive
After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Use of Lib Au
Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to no fee for
allow the Girl Scouts to use the Library Auditorium for Girl Scouts
their monthly meetings at no cost.
09/08/92 PAGE SEVEN
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
0th Bus/Cncl
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander, and Proc to J.
unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be Restivo
prepared for Mr. Jim Restivo in honor of his retirement.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Townhall mtg
unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to appvd
schedule and organize a Town Hall meeting regarding
Centennial Square and Azusa 2000.
Discussion was held regarding the policy and concept of
sealed documents. More specifically, Mayor Moses questioned
who decided that the documents in the recent Guerrero
personnel matter be sealed.
City Attorney Wadden responded stating that the Attorney for
Mr. Guerrero requested that the documents in the matter be
sealed and that California Law requires that personnel
matters remain confidential unless there is consent of the
employee involved in the personnel action. Further, that
there was no consent of Mr. Guerrero to release any
information contained in the documents.
Discussion
sealed docs
City Atty
response
Chief of Police Nelson addresed item regarding consideration Chief of
of an Officer of the Year Award, expressing in opposition Police
and suggesting that the defunct Employee Awards Ceremony be comments
reinstated.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and
carried by roll call that an officer of the Year Award and
an Employee of the Year Award policy be approved.
Councilman Dangleis dissenting and Councilmembers Madrid and
,Naranjo abstaining.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and
unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be
prepared for the N.A.A.C.P. Banquet.
Discussion was held regarding the issuance of citations for
yard parking and the issue of warning citations.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call that Councilman Naranjo be
authorized to attend the Sister City Conference in
Zacatecas, Mexico on behalf of the City Council with the
appropriate gift, further, that the City Administrator be
directed to advise the Sister City Committee that Councilman
Naranjo will be in attendance representing the City Council.
City Attorney Wadden advised that a Closed Session was
needed to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters.
It was moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor
Moses to adjourn to closed session, but it was not
carried to a vote.
ouncilman Dangleis proposed that the personal matter
agarding the City Attorney position be discussed in public.
roved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to
appoint Mr. Henry Barbosa as Interim City Attorney.
An extended heated discussion followed envolving all
Councilmembers regarding the need to replace the law firm of
Burke, Williams and Sorensen with the law firm of Barbosa,
Garcia and Barnes. Further discussion followed regarding
when the transition would take place, whether after the
thirty day grace period or immediately.
09/08/92 PAGE EIGHT
Officer &
Employee of
the Year
Awards appvd
Proc for
N.A.A.C.P.
Banquet
Discussion
yard citation
Naranjo to
attend Sister
City
Conference
Cty Atty
advised
Motion/no
vote
Dangleis
comments
motion to
hire Cty Atty
Discussion
It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Appmt of
Alexander to appoint the firm of Barbosa, Garcia and Barnes Barbosa,
to represent the City as Interim City Attorney, effective Garcia and
immediately. Motion passed by the following vote of the Barnes as
Council: City Attny
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
,Mr. Barbosa was then introduced to the Council and audience Barbosa
and stated that he was ready to assume the position of City comments
Attorney and that pending issues should be left to his
discretion.
Discussion was held regarding the litigation matter, United U.S. vs.
States vs Montrose and Azusa's share of a settlement Montrose
agreement. City Attorney Wadden advised that Azusa's share discussion
would amount to $22,000 and that the Consent Decree needed
to be approved. He advised that the Federal Government has
agreed to the terms set forth in the Consent Decree, but it
must still be approved by the District Court Judge in the
case.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Consent
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Consent Decree
Decree in the case United States vs. Montrose. appvd
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:24 P.M.
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