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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. NEXT NEXT NO. 92-C123 NO. 92-030 7 09/08/92 PAGE NINE