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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 6, 1989 - 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.
Call to Order
Daisy Troop 930, Brownie Troop 938, Junior Girl Scout Troop Flag Salute
901 and Cadet Girl Scout Troop 905, presented the Colors Girl Scouts
and led in the salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Gordon Coulter of the Free
Methodist Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Assistant
City Administrator Diaz, Chief of Police Wood, Director of
Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner,
Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Public Works DeLoach,
Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian
Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Business
Marketing/Public Information Officer Katchen-Gall, City
Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
CEREMONIAL
Councilwoman Avila presented a Proclamation to the Girl
Scouts in attendance honoring Girl Scout Week, March 12-18,
1989. The girl scouts, in turn, presented Girl Scout
Cookies to members of the Council.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
Proclo Girl
Scout Wk &
Cookies to
Cncl
Pub.Prtc.
Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed the Council relating to Moses left
matters of the Ghost Town. The Mayor left the Council table Cncl table
and abstained during this discussion. Mayor Pro -tempore Naranjo to
Naranjo chaired the item. chair item
'Mr. Alexander went on to state that due to the proposed zone S. Alexander
change study directed by Council for property in the Ghost Town
vicinity of the Ghost Town, the Mayor's recent sale of his comments
property was in jeopardy.
Councilman Stemrich requested that the City Administrator Cty Admin to
read letters received from Mr. Alexander, in order that the read ltr frm
public be made aware of the threatening tone of his S. Alexander
communications to the Council.
It was consensus of the Council that the communications Ltr discsd.
received from Mr. Alexander be discussed in Closed Session. in Closed Ses
Councilwoman Avila requested that a transcript of Mr. Transcript of
Alexander's comments be provided for Council perusal. Alexander's
comments
Mayor Moses returned to the Council table at this time. Moses retrnd
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council stating that the A. Morales
proposed recall was doing nothing but hurting the City. comments re:
He requested the information on the costs and was advised recall
that the recall election would cost approximately $30,000.00
and if successful, the election to replace recalled members
would cost approximately $25,000.00. He then went on to
state that this money could be better used in the community,
for youth programs, free swimming and public safety.
Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council stating that by now L. Zamora
everyone in the community had received a flyer regarding the comments re:
recall. He reminded people to send in their cards if they recall
wished their names removed from the recall petition. He
stressed having unity on the Council and asked that the
Council consider a project that could be accomplished by the
residents and the Council to create unification.
Mrs. Frances Gonzales addressed the Council and read an F. Gonzales
article that appeared in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on comments re:
April 8, 1989, regarding the election results when recall
Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo were elected with the Mayor.
The article was very positive stating that the Mayor had won
a victory by having his candidates elected and that the City
should move forward with the new slate. She questioned what
had happened since that time and, in her opinion, felt that
the recall was asking the residents to say, yes, we were
wrong to vote for Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo as the
Mayor requested us to do. She went on to state that the
City has not fully recovered from the previous recall and
'asked that the senior members of the Council give guidance
to the newly elected ones. The only recall she would
support would be one recalling all five members of the
Council. She asked that the Mayor take a stand for or
against the recall.
Mrs. Rose Shupe addressed the Council stating that she was
R. Shupe
not in favor of the recall. However, she wanted to discuss
comments re:
the need for more police officers. She advised that her
more Police
daughter had run away from home and went to the Police
Officers
Department to report it. The officer she spoke to
subsequently received a call from her daughter, and because
the officer was busy with other duties did not inform her of
the call until a day later. She felt that run-aways should
receive more attention and felt that because of the lack of
police officers, this incident regarding her daughter's call
Complaints
had occurred. She stated that if there were not sufficient
rfrd to staff
funds to hire more police officers, then the residents
should have a fund raiser to hire, at least, one more
officer to handle run -away children.
Mr. Paul Shuman addressed the Council with complaints about
P. Shuman
the manner in which the Swap Meet was being run. He did not
comments re:
like the method used of reserving spaces to sell and felt
Swap Meet
the owners over -booked vendors' spaces. He felt that
the Swap Meet was catering to commercial vendors, and said
,that
that the whole intent of Swap Meets was for residents to
clean out their garages and sell items they no longer
wanted. He asked that the Council regulate the Swap Meet as
it was not being operated properly.
Complaints
His complaints were referred to staff for reconciliation.
rfrd to staff
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Mrs. Anne Jones addressed the Council with complaints
regarding the Eagles Lodge in the canyon. She stated that
her house faces the Lodge and every week -end, either she or
her neighbors, have to call the Police because of noise,
drunkenness, shooting guns in the air and general
disruption. She did not appreciate the manner in which the
Police handled these complaints. She realized that the
Eagles did a lot of good for the community, but felt that
something needed to be done about the raucous activities at
that location during the week -ends.
Her complaints were referred to the Police Department for
reconciliation.
Mr. Oscar Zamora addressed the Council and stated that he
was against the recall and felt that the recall committee
should wait until our regular election in 1990. The money
to be spent could be used, possibly, to purchase a recorder
for the Police Department, as theirs is inoperable and is
needed, especially for 911 callers.
City Administrator apprised the Council that he was aware of
the problem and that it would be addressed in the budget.
A. Jones
Eagles Lodge
complaints
(rfrd to
staff)
0. Zamora
need for new
recorder @
P.D.
Comments
Fuentes
Councilman Naranjo also advised that the recorder was not Comments
life threatening; it was a recorder that taped all incoming Naranjo
call conversations.
Mr. Zamora then went on to state that the recall proponents O. Zamora
should wait until the next election to make a stand. recall
Councilwoman Avila stated that the Police Department had Comments
provided a full report on the status of the recorder. She Avila
wondered if drug monies could be used to purchase a new one.
Chief of Police advised that the Federal law is very Comments
specific as to how drug monies can be used. It cannot be Wood
used to supplant budgetary items. It must be used for items
that would not be normally budgeted and considered luxury
items, such as more sophisticated surveillance cameras and
other such equipment. He went on to state that the
recorder at the Police Department is used twenty-four hours
a day and is around 14 years old. The recorder is used as a
training device wherein supervisors monitor the tapes to
ensure that the dispatchers are performing efficiently and
courteously.
The Mayor advised that other people wished to speak and the Pub prtcptn
time allotted for public participation was over. It was time spent
consensus of Council that public participation be
discontinued.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 20 was Cons Cal
approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by appvd, G-5,
Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call G-10, G-12 &
vote, with the exception of Items G-5, G-10, G-12 and G-16, G-16 Spec Cal
which were considered under the Special Call portion of the
Agenda.
' 1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of Min appvd
February 14th and the regular meeting of February 21st,
1989, were approved as written.
2. Resignation of Ali Farhoomand, Assistant Civil Resign. A.
Engineer, effective February 24, 1989, was accepted. Farhoomand
3. The appointment of Mr. Philip Guerrero to the position Appt. P.
of Building Official, effective March 27, 1989, was Guerrero
approved, contingent upon successful completion of the
physical examination.
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4. Employee step increase and permanent status Emp step inc/
recommendations were approved for the following: perm status
NAME
R. Leach
L. Pedroza
STATUS
Step 2
PermStat
02/19/89
03/07/89
5.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Spec Call
6.
The contract for Project No. 805-89, reconditioning of
Bid award
the north well, was awarded to Beylick Drilling, Inc.,
Proj 805-89
low bidder, in the amount of $22,770.00, and its
Beylick
execution authorized. Three bids were received in the
Drilling, Inc
City Clerk's office on February 27th, from: Water Well
Supply, Beylick Drilling, Inc.., and McCall Brothers.
The City Clerk was also directed to return unsuccessful
bidders' guarantees.
7.
The appointments of Derek McFann and David Webb to the
Appts. D.
12.
position of probationary Meter Reader, effective March
McFann & D.
13.
7, 1989, were approved, contingent upon successful
Webb
completion of the physical examination.
Comp. Proj
8.
The City's agreement with the County of Los Angeles
Agmt w/San
Sanitation District for use of their water reclamation
District
site adjacent to Zacatecas Park expired February 8,
1989. The District is agreeable to extending the lease
for a one year period provided the City includes a
,14.
certificate of insurance naming the District as
Bids waived
additional insured. The extension of the agreement was
fr purch of
approved and staff directed to provide the certificate
transfrmrs
of insurance as stipulated.
G.E.
' 9. The promotional appointment of Harvey Furnell from Promo appt
Water Utility Operator I to Water Utility Operator II, H. Furnell
effective March 7, 1989, was approved.
10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call
11.
The Light Department requires two transformers, in two
Bids waived
different sizes for backup stock and inventory. Formal
fr purch of
bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the
transfrmrs
Municipal Code and authorization was given for the
G.E.
purchase of the two transformers from General Electric
of E1 Monte, in the amount of $33,576.26. This action
was taken to save delivery time and gain these
transformers before the heavy demand of the summer heat
occurs. Written quotations were obtained from three
major manufacturers on both sizes.
12.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Spec Call
13.
White Construction Company has completed the
Notice of
construction of concrete basketball and volleyball
Comp. Proj
courts at Slauson Park (Project No. 744C-88)1
744C-88
in compliance with all specifications and conditions of
the contract. The Notice of Completion was approved
and its execution authorized, and the City Clerk
directed to have same recorded.
,14.
Four large transformers have been ordered, because time
Bids waived
was of the essence, for installation at the Ranch
fr purch of
Center Commercial Development Project and also the
transfrmrs
Price Club Development Project. Sealed bids were
G.E.
received on other transformers of this size in
December, which gave staff a source of current
quotations. Therefore, to prevent an emergency and to
save time, formal bidding procedures were waived
pursuant to the Municipal Code and confirmation of
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action taken by staff was approved awarding the
purchase of the four transformers to General Electric
Company of E1 Monte, for a total cost of $49,476.71,
including sales tax and delivery.
15. The contract for Project No. 793-88, re -roofing of the
Light and Water Department building, was awarded to
Coast Roofing Co., Inc., low bidder, in the amount of
$21,290.00, and its execution authorized. Three bids
were received in the City Clerk's office on February
' 27th from: Coast Roofing Co., Inc., L.A. Southwestern
Roofing and Stone Roofing Co., Inc. The City Clerk was
directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees.
16. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
17. Community Services Department needs outdoor light
fixtures repaired, lamps replaced and lenses cleaned at
Memorial, Gladstone and Northside Parks. Several
vendors were contacted but only one company was
willing to submit a quotation, due to the fact that
they did not have the equipment to reach some of the
light poles at Memorial park which are 80 to 100 feet
high. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant
to the Municipal Code, and authorization given for the
work to be done by the sole source vendor, Amtech
Lighting Service, in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00.
18. At the general election held on November 8, 1988, the
voters of the City approved the ballot measure imposing
a tax of up to ten percent (10%), or such other amount
as authorized by state law of the annual gross receipts
for the treatment, storage or disposal of hazardous
waste. Only one such facility exists in the City, Oil
' and Solvent Process Company (OSCO). A resolution was
prepared establishing an off-site, multiuser hazardous
waste facilities tax as well as an agreement with OSLO
calling for a minimum annual payment of $520,000.00.
This item was deferred to Closed Session.
Bid award
Proj 793-88
Coast Roofing
Spec Call
Bids waived
for outdoor
light repairs
@ various pks
Amtech to do
work
Osco agmt
for multiuser
haz waste tax
(action dfrd
after Closed
Sess)
19. Amendment No. 1 to the Community Development Block Amend No. 1
Grant contract, which allocates $347,165.00 in the CDBG
funding for fiscal year 1988-89, was approved and its
execution authorized.
20. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of
warrants by the City were adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8589
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8590
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Cncl convened
AGENCY AT 8:28 P.M. w/CRA
,JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed sale of certain real Joint Pub Hrg
property in the Central Busines District Redevelopment Rainbow Ang-
Project Area to Pacific Union Asset Management, for the ling Condos
rehabilitation and disposition of approximately 14 proposed sale
condominium units within the project known as the Rainbow of propty
Angling Club Condominiums. Real property includes: Units
9, 10, 22, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 39, 40, 45, 46, 51 and
54 Lakeview Terrace Drive.
03/06/89 PAGE FIVE
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 Azusa Herald on
February 15th and 22nd, 1989.
Redevelopment Director Steel addressed this item stating Comments
that units in question had been offered to the original Steel
purchasers for repurchase, as directed by the Board. Three
units are proposed for sale to their original owners; nine
,are proposed for sale to PUP Properties and two units are
still owned by the original owners. He advised of the
financing to the repurchasers and repairs that would be
made. He, further, stated that the existing owners' units
mortgages would also be written down to ensure equitable
treatment. He advised of the complexities involved in this
whole matter and that the Agency's loss on these units is
approximately $1.5 - $1.6 million.
Councilwoman/Director Avila requested Mr. Steel to explain Comments
the acronym PUP Properties, and was advised that it was Avila
Pacific Union Properties.
Testimony was solicited from the audience, but none No Testimony
received.
It was then moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Hrg closed
Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll
call to close the Hearing.
Director Avila offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #554
AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT appvng agmt
FOR PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ESCROW w/Pacific
INSTRUCTIONS" BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Union Mngmnt
1CITY OF AZUSA AND PACIFIC UNION ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9, 22, 25, 30, 32, 39, 40, 45, AND
54 LAKEVIEW TERRACE DRIVE, AZUSA CALIFORNIA 91702.
Moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Latta to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by
the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8591
APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT FOR appvng agmt
PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY AND ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS" w/Pacific
BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Union Mngmnt
AND PACIFIC UNION ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC., FOR REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9, 22, 25, 30, 32, 39, 40, 45, AND 54 LAKEVIEW
TERRACE DRIVE, AZUSA CALIFORNIA 91702.
Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta to
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
by the following vote of the Council:
,adopted
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilwoman/Director Avila, seconded by Staff to
Councilman/Director Latta and unanimously carried by roll prepare
call to direct staff to prepare purchase agreements with the necessary
three interested repurchasers and to prepare the necessary documents
documents and notify the affected parties regarding the
proposed deal for the two current owners.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed exchange of certain Joint Pub Hrg
real property in the Central Business District Redevelopment Exchange of
Project Area to BarrVall, Inc. Property is generally propty in
located at the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Sierra CBD area
Madre Avenue. BarrVall
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 Azusa Herald on
February 15th and 22nd, 1989.
Redevelopment Director Steel addressed this item stating
that a few years ago the Agency purchased a small sliver of
property at the northwest corner of Azusa and Sierra Madre
with the intent of exchanging that parcel with another small
parcel to the south in order that the Old San Gabriel Canyon
Road could be realigned. The City has been concerned about
the counterflow traffic situation which occurs at the
intersection of Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel Canyon Road and
the Engineering Department has prepared designs to alleviate
the problem. The whole exchange of property is contingent
upon approval of the design by Caltrans.
Councilwoman/Director Avila stated that the road appeared to
be one way for people coming south from the back road to go
across San Gabriel, and questioned what would prevent
people from coming down and making a sharp left turn at that
site. Redevelopment Director advised that it would still be
a two way street. Councilwoman Avila pointed out the
specific location and he deffered to the Director of Public
Works to respond.
Director of Public Works DeLoach advised that it was
designed as one way for southbound traffic from the back
road. He went on to explain the method of the flow of
'traffic for both south and northbound, and that adequate
signage would be placed at strategic locations.
Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received.
Comments
Steel
Comments
Avila
Comments
DeLoach
No Testimony
It was then moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded Hrg closed
by Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by
roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Appv propty
Councilwoman/Director Avila and unanimously carried by roll exchange &
call to approve the exchange of Parcel A for Parcel D and direction
authorize execution of the necessary documents; accept to staff
quitclaim deeds for Parcels B and E and convey fee title to
BarrVall, Inc.; and to direct staff to quitclaim its road
easement when the alternate street design is constructed,
reserving any necessary utility easements.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recessed
CONTINUED AT 8:44 P.M. Cra cont.
,THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:50 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
Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled:
03/06/89 PAGE SEVEN
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord #2394
AMENDING SECTION 8.15.050 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO curfew for
CURFEW FOR MINORS. minors
Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
NONE
NONE
Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 8.52.160 TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE PERTAINING TO FEES FOR THE USE OF POLICE SERVICES AT
ANY LOUD OR UNRULY ASSEMBLAGE.
Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
SCHEDULED ITEMS
AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
NONE
NONE
Ord #2395
fees for use
of Police
svcs at
unruly assem-
blages
Sched. Items
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of a certain condition of appro- Pub Hrg
val (Condition 2j - a six foot high decorative masonry block Appeal of
wall) of Precise Plan of Design P-88-237, Wynn Oil Company, P-88-237
' for property located at 1151 West Fifth Street. Wynn Oil
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 15th as
well as affidavit of proof of posting the property on
February 10th, 1989.
Community Development Director Bruckner advised the Council
that Wynn Oil Company had submitted plans to construct a
two story office building on their property. One of the
conditions of approval required that a block wall be
constructed along the southern property line of Wynn Oil's
site. The applicant has indicated that they do not wish to
construct this wall. The intent of the wall, rather than a
chain link fence, is to create a more uniform appearance for
the exterior of this large industrial property. Portions of
the site are visible from both the freeway and parcels to
the south, and industrial activities can be seen from these
locations. The requirement to construct a block wall has
become a standard condition of approval on new industrial
projects.
Councilman Latta questioned Wynn's reason for not wanting to
construct the wall and was advised that it was primarily the
'cost factor. However, Mr. Bruckner stated that the cost
for the block wall would not be significant in light of the
cost of the whole project; further, that the entire southern
property line did not need a block wall, only between
existing buildings.
Mr. Wayne Hawkins, architec
Vataru of Wynn Oil addressed
photograph of the Wynn sit
freeway was depressed by 20
could not viewed by drivers
Testimony
Bruckner
Comments
Latta
t for Wynn Oil, and Mr. Marcel Testimony
Council and presented an aerial W. Hawkins
e. They both felt that the & M. Vataru
or 30 feet and that their site
on the freeway. They also
03/06/89 PAGE EIGHT
objected to constructing the wall because the only other
people viewing their complex were other industrial sites.
The cost for constructing the block wall would be an
unnecessary burden on the company, as it would cost between
$60,000.00 and $70,000.00.
Discussion was held between Council and Mr. Hawkins Discussion
regarding other possibilities than a block wall and distance
of their property from the freeway.
'Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that Wynn Oil Comments
has been here for many years and requested Council to work A. Morales
with them in any way possible, not to push them out of
Azusa.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg closed
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Councilman Latta questioned if the block wall would be one Comments
continuous wall, or broken by using the existing buildings. Latta &
Community Development Director advised that the wall would response
be constructed in the space between the buildings. Bruckner
Further discussion was held regarding shrubbery and a berm, General
which would be only located at the office building site; and discussion
the fact that a block wall is a standard condition and that
this requirement is imposed by all other cities in the area.
It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Appeal
Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to deny the denied
appeal of Wynn Oil Company and uphold the Planning
Commission's decision; further directing the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary document. Councilman Stemrich
dissenting.
Mr. Jim Edwards addressed the Council regarding the Swap J. Edwards
Meet, requesting an additional day to operate the Swap Meet Swap Meet
and additional revenues to the City.
City Administrator reported that he and staff members have
had considerable meetings with Mr. Edwards to try and
reconcile problems with regard to the Swap Meet. Three
options were presented: 1. Allow the Swap Meet to continue
with operation on Sundays only; 2. Allow one additional
Swap Meet day per week on Saturdays; 3. Declare the Swap
Meet a Public Nuisance. Each of the options have specific
requisites which the City Administrator discussed at length.
City Attorney advised that staff was seeking direction from
the Council on how to proceed with the matter.
Mr. James Edwards then addressed this item and stated that
he agreed with staff's recommendation of Option 2. However,
he felt that there should be a few changes. One dealt with
the annual payment of $300,000.00 to the City. He stated
that the repair of the fence and the landscaping are in
process at this time. He discussed the parking requirements
and had some objections to the number requested. He advised
that he was interested in purchasing the Krems site,
however, Mr. Krems turned him down. He will still negotiate
'with him. He advised that of the vendor fee that they
charge, each vendor would pay the City $2.00 of that fee.
He stated that the City would benefit from the sales tax of
items sold at the Swap Meet. They would propose to
guarantee the City $150,000.00 per year.
Comments
Fuentes re:
Swap Meet
Comments
Cty Atty
Comments
Edwards
General discussion was held between the Council and Mr. General
Edwards regarding parking on the Krems site, and if Krems discussion
was covered by Edwards' liability insurance; possible
parking at Avery Label; beautifying and upgrading the drive
in site; use of Police to patrol the area and other matters.
03/06/89 PAGE NINE
Mr. Frank Hoffer of Edwards Theaters, advised Council that
they have hired architects to engineer the fence repairs and
have hired landscapers to beautify and upgrade the site. He
stated that they have 850 vendors who depend on the Swap
Meet to augment their wages. They have increased their
security and have hired more Security Guards to help with
traffic. They would be desirous of hiring off duty Azusa
Policemen to aid in this problem. They are willing to
improve the operation and would like to operate two days a
week.
'General discussion about the need for operating two days;
why improvements to the site were not done years ago;
traffic congestion; gridlock; quality vendors; revenues to
the City; parking problems; problems of people parking at
the St. Frances of Rome Church; and general issues of
concern.
Mr. Al Soper addressed this item and stated that the Edwards
personnel had resolved the problem with the Catholic Church.
He went on to say that he felt that in the future with the
Raiders in Irwindale, the traffic congestion will be
terrible. He felt that the swap meet should be held only
one day a week and Saturday would be a better day because on
Sundays there is heavy traffic due to Masses and other
church services. Further, that the drive-in is unsightly
and Mr. Edwards should secure the Krems property.
After much discussion with Councilmembers inputting their
specific views and directives regarding the Edwards
operation, the original motion made by Councilman Naranjo
which was seconded by Mayor Moses, with additions by the
other Councilmembers, and subsequently adopted unanimously
by roll call vote consisted of the following:
' Staff was directed to negotiate with Mr.
Edwards and reach an agreement that would
be beneficial for both the City and Mr.
Edwards with regard to pursuing Option
No. 2. Staff to be firm on the parking
spaces required; Edwards to submit a
Security Plan to be approved by the Chief
of Police; there should be a limit on the
number of vendors selling new items so as
not to jeopardize other businesses in the
City; Edwards to meet with the Fire
Department and prepare an emergency
evacuation plan; Staff to work with
Edwards to acquire the Krems property;
City Attorney to advise whether or not
the City could be named as additional
insured by Edwards and the minimum amount
of liability insurance they should carry;
Movies to be shown should be family
oriented and not 'R' rated; A specific
plan outlining deadline dates for
repairs, beautification, etc. to be in
place and strictly enforced.
Mr. Bob Dunn addressed the Council requesting a waiver to
'sell beer in a Beer Garden at the Knights of Columbus Cinco
de Mayo Carnival to be held on May 5 - 7, 1989, at Memorial
Park. He advised that there would be no drinking outside of
the beer garden and it would be strictly patrolled and that
no one under the age of 21 would be allowed. Their group
has secured approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission
and have spoken to the Chief of Police who concurs with
their security plans. He also advised that they have
insurance coverage for special events in the amount of
one million dollars.
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Comments
F. Hoffer
General
discussion
Comments
A. Soper
Staff to
negotiate
w/Edwards
re: Option
2 w/specific
directives
K of C's req
fr waiver to
serve beer
@ Cinco de
Mayor carni-
val
City Attorney apprised the Council that pursuant to the
Municipal Code the only waiver for use of alcoholic
beverages included the Woman's Club and the Senior Citizen
Center, and if the Council wished to allow the sale of beer
at Memorial Park, he would prepare an Urgency Ordinance that
would allow the waiver at City parks.
It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman
Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
request for the sale of beer at Memorial Park, and in the
'event any other waiver of fees was necessary, that the
Knights of Columbus contact the Screening Committee.
Further, that insurance coverage as stipulated above be in
full force and effect and that the City Attorney prepare the
necessary documents to accomplish same.
Comments
Cty Atty
Req appvd
Cty Atty to
prepare nec
documents
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Proclos for
and unanimously carried by roll call that Proclamations be Earthquake
prepared for Earthquake Preparedness Month, April, 1989, and Prep. Month
for Students Against Multiple Sclerosis, March 27 - April 2, 8 Multiple
1989. Sclerosis
Councilwoman Avila apprised Council that she had attended
the Area D Office of Emergency Services meeting with Civil
Defense Coordinator Douglass. The Office of Emergency
Services is working together with the supermarkets and have
come up with a program called Earthquake Survival Program,
ESP. It is a campaign designed to help people get prepared
for disasters, by purchasing needed supplies each month. If
the City is interested in such a campaign, the OES has
camera ready calendars for such use promoting the campaign.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
'Councilman Naranjo requested a status report on the Animal
Shelter, as it is need of repair, such as a new roof, and
wondered when the American Little League would be able to
utilize the facility for storage. City Administrator
apprised him that repairs had not been scheduled as yet,
however, the shelter could be used by the Little League in
its present condition.
Comments
Avila re:
Earthquake
Survival
Program
Spec Call
Status rpt on
animal shelte
It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Amend to Agmt
Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to w/Amer Little
approve amendment to the agreement with the American Little League
League adding the: animal shelter structure to the agreement,
and authorize its execution.
The Board of Supervisors has made application for the
formation of a mosquito abatement district. The newly -
proposed districtwould be a benefit assessment district, in
which property owners would be assessed approximately $2.00
per year per parcel. Up to this point in time, the County
has provided the service without cost, but can no longer do
so due to fiscal constraints. If the City fails to become
part of the newly proposed district, the costs will have to
be borne by the City in full, and annexation to the district
at a later date would cost considerably more.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the mosquito abatement district
proposed by the. County. He requested information on the
$2.00 charge per parcel and wondered if the mosquito problem
became severe in other areas rather than Azusa, would Azusa
be taxed for their abatement, thus raising our rates. His
concerns were resolved by the City Administrator.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CONSENTING TO AND REQUESTING INCLUSION OF THE CITY WITHIN
THE PROPOSED SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT.
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Mosquito
Abatement
District
Comments
A. Morales
Res. #8587
consenting
to inclusion
mosq. abate-
ment dist.
i
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
,Upon direction of the Council, a warrant study was completed
in August, 1988, to determine if stop signs on Fifth Street
could be installed, making it a four-way stop. Although
close, the warrants could not be met to support a four-way
stop at that intersection. A subsequent update of the
warrant study indicated that three additional traffic
accidents had occurred since August, thereby satisfying the
warrants for the stop signs.
Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that he was
pleased that the stop sign was going to be installed,
however, felt that the City should not have to wait until
accidents occur to place stop signs. He stated that if the
residents in the area request a sign and advise of problems
they are experiencing then the City should accommodate them.
Councilman Latta then offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING STOP SIGNS AT FIFTH STREET AND ALAMEDA AVENUE.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to
waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Starting with this current budget year, Council approved
funding for inhouse building regulation services. One of
the essential elements of our inhouse program is plan
checking, which will be done by outside contract services.
Request for proposals were sent to nine firms, three
responded.
Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed this
item stating that the contract as presented to the Council
had been amended to include item G, which states: "Engineer
shall comply will all federal, state and local laws,
ordinances or regulations applicable to the performance of
this agreement including but not limited to wages and hours,
personnel practices, anti discrimination and building codes
obligations."
Stop sign
@ 5th &
Alameda
Comments
A. Morales
Res. #8588
stop signs
@ 5th and
Alameda
Agmt for
plan chckng
Svcs
Amend to
agmt
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Appv agmt
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the for plan
agreement as amended for plan checking services with Jose chckng w/
Melad and Associates and authorize its execution. J. Melad
'OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Oth Bus/Cncl
Discussion
was held
regarding proposed expansion of the
Discussion
dump. The
Mayor was not in favor of its expansion and
dump expan-
wanted the
Council to
take a stand opposing it.
sion
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City Administrator advised that staff was directed at the Comments
last Council meeting to compile a report regarding this Fuentes
matter. The report is not completed, to date, as staff has
not discussed this with the Watermaster and the Regional
Quality Water Board. The City Attorney is also pursuing
what legal options the City has regarding the expansion. It
was anticipated that the report would be concluded and
presented at the next Council meeting.
Discussion was held regarding Assemblyman Mountjoy's Bill, AB 160
'AB 160, regarding eminent domain. The Mayor felt that this discussion
bill should be approved and should be supported.
Councilman Naranjo advised that at the last Council meeting Comments
it was approved five to zero to write a letter in opposition Naranjo
to this Bill. The Mayor stated that he was remiss in voting
for that as he did not clearly understand the Bill and
wished to rescind that vote.
General discussion was held regarding this Bill and how. it Discussion
would hamper cities.
Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that the City Comments
needs eminent domain, residential and commercial, and cited A. Morales
the Krems property as an example, as well as one solitary eminent
home in a project area and owners unwilling to sell. domain
Discussion was held regarding appointing a Councilmember to ESGV Con -
the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium. Councilwoman Avila sortium
is currently the appointee and her term expires April, 1989. appointee
Mayor Moses made the motion to appoint Councilman Latta to Appt Latta
the Consortium. Motion died for the lack of a second. (died)
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Reappoint
and carried by roll call to reappoint Councilwoman Avila to Avila
the Consortium. Mayor Moses abstaining.
,Discussion was held regarding the Waste to Energy Plant Discussion
managed by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. The Waste to
Mayor stated that this plant was to be highly sophisticated Energy pint
and completely safe, yet they have had hundreds of San Dist
violations as cited by the AQMD.
It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cty to oppose
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that the City var req fr
strongly oppose the emergency variance request of the San Dist
Sanitation District and that the Mayor advise them of the
City's action at the next regular Sanitation District
meeting.
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Councilman Latta advised that this subject as well as the
Comments
Waste to Energy Plant managed by Los Angeles County
Latta
Sanitation District were topics of discussion at the next
San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities.
The Mayor requested the City Attorney to advise what the
Comments
City could do to protect homeowners. City Attorney
Moses &
apprised Council that consideration should be taken
response
regarding property that would be acquired before approving
Cty Atty
any agreements with developers, if residential property was
involved. Secondly, the vote to condemn property must be by
a four-fifths vote of the Council, not just a majority, and
even if condemned, specific guidelines had to be followed.
l
It was then moved by Mayor Moses that all housing
Exclude hsng
acquisition be excluded through eminent domain with the
acquisition
exception of those projects that are currently being
except currnt
developed, further directing the City Attorney to prepare
developmnts
the necessary document. Motion died for the lack of a
(died)
second.
Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that the City Comments
needs eminent domain, residential and commercial, and cited A. Morales
the Krems property as an example, as well as one solitary eminent
home in a project area and owners unwilling to sell. domain
Discussion was held regarding appointing a Councilmember to ESGV Con -
the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium. Councilwoman Avila sortium
is currently the appointee and her term expires April, 1989. appointee
Mayor Moses made the motion to appoint Councilman Latta to Appt Latta
the Consortium. Motion died for the lack of a second. (died)
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Reappoint
and carried by roll call to reappoint Councilwoman Avila to Avila
the Consortium. Mayor Moses abstaining.
,Discussion was held regarding the Waste to Energy Plant Discussion
managed by the Los Angeles County Sanitation District. The Waste to
Mayor stated that this plant was to be highly sophisticated Energy pint
and completely safe, yet they have had hundreds of San Dist
violations as cited by the AQMD.
It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cty to oppose
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that the City var req fr
strongly oppose the emergency variance request of the San Dist
Sanitation District and that the Mayor advise them of the
City's action at the next regular Sanitation District
meeting.
03/06/89 PAGE THIRTEEN
Discussion was held regarding property on the east side of
Discussion
San Gabriel Avenue (600 block) for the purpose of the City
propty 600
acquiring first option to buy in the event property owners
block San
would be willing to sell, for possible creation of an "Old
Gab & 1st
Town" development. Councilwoman Avila elaborated on the
option to
premise of the "Old Town" concept, such as the one in San
buy
Diego. She felt this area would be feasible for such a
development and complimentary to the City. She felt that
the homes could be rehabilitated and the alleys cleaned up
and used for parking.
City Administrator advised that the whole concept was very
I
Comments
good, however, that at the present time, funds were not
Fuentes
available and he hesitated to have Council take such an
action because if the property became available the City
would have to purchase it having the first option.
It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Cty to have
Councilman Latta and carried by roll call that if sufficient 1st option
revenues exist that the City should pursue having the first to buy propty
option to buy properties in question. Mayor Moses if revenues
dissenting. exist
Agenda item regarding consideration of extending the City Extending
Administrator's contract for an additional two years was Cty Admin's
held in abeyance until the matter could be discussed in contract
Closed Session. Closed Sess
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convened
COUNCIL AT 10:34 P.M. w/Cncl
Latta offered a resolution entitled:
,Councilman/Director
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8592
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MARCH 6,
1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54956.9(a) AND (b).
Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by
Councilmember/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote
of the Council/Agency:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH,
NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:35 P.M. Recess
Closed Sess
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened
11:28 P.M.
'Mayor/Chairman Moses advised that the recent flyer mailed to Comments
the residents of the City indicated that he was against the Moses re:
recall. He stated that he is neutral and has been neutral recall
throughout the whole process and felt that was a sneaky job
to make him look like he was against the recall.
City Administrator/Executive Director advised that Consent Agenda Item
Calendar Item G-18 would not be acted on tonight. Staff G-18 post -
will meet with representatives of OSCO to review the poned to
proposed agreement and present it at the next Council 3/20 mtg
meeting.
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City Administrator/Executive Director advised that the item
concerning extending his contract had been removed from the
Agenda at the request of Councilman/Director Stemrich.
It was then moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by
Councilwoman/Director Avila and unanimously carried to
adjourn the meeting to March 13, 1989, 7:30 P.M., at the
Senior Citizen Center to meet with the Chamber of Commerce.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:31 P.M.
ITY CLE'
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8593
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2396
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Extending
C.A.'s con-
tract remvd
frm Agenda
Adjourn to
3/13 Sr.
Cit Cntr