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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 7, 1989 - CC (4)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ' AUGUST 7, 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 and led in the Call to order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend John Sims of the Invocation Prevailing Word Ministry. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA,. STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT 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, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project Manager Lyman, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mayor Moses recognized members of Troop 418 of the Village Recognition Covenant Church in attendance at the meeting, earning Troop 418 merits towards their Citizen badges. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. there have been many changes in the project and prices have risen. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council announcing that the Comments swimming pool at Slauson is now free. He thanked City staff A. Morales that helped direct funds from the rock quarries that made this possible. Mr. Murray Hirota addressed Council thanking them for his Comments 'recent appointment to the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission. M. Hirota Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed Council regarding an article Comments he had read in the Azusa Herald which stated the City was S. Alexander going to spend approximately five million dollars on apartments. He stated that he was curious why, when the City is experiencing financial difficulties they would spend this money on apartments. Councilman Stemrich responded stating that this project was Response approved two and a half years ago, therefore, the City is Councilman obliged to continue until its completion. In the meantime Stemrich there have been many changes in the project and prices have risen. 1 L 1 City Administrator stated that revenues being requested with respect to these new revenue measures are basically money to do capital improvements throughout the City, the City is not in any financial trouble and that the City has had a balanced budget for the last two years. He further stated that these capital improvements consist of street repairs, sewer repair, storm drain reconstruction and improvements in many other areas throughout the City. He added that the money being used for the Casden Project is Redevelopment funds. Mr. Art West addressed Council stating that Mayor Moses has not physically or monetarily aided the recall. He further stated that at the Town Hall meeting Councilman Stemrich had made statements or implied that Mayor Moses was going to remove the Hispanic people from the Council and he pointed out that this was impossible; he stated that the only way to remove people from the Council is by the vote of the citizens of Azusa and that this is the last time he would discuss the recall in the Council Chambers, he stated he feels the Council meetings are for City business. Response City Admin Comments A. West Mayor Moses stated that he felt very comfortable by staying Comments out of the recall altogether and that he had nothing to do Mayor Moser, with it. Discussion ensued between Councilman Stemrich and Mayor Moses regarding whether Mayor Moses was in support of the recall and if he had publicly announced that he would support Mr. West and Mr. Alexander if they seek Council seats. Mayor Moses stated that he would not sign any petitions and that the newspaper quoted him saying that he would have supported Mr. West and Mr. Alexander rather than the current Councilmembers, because of existing problems and at this time he would not make any statements. Mr. Howard Kennedy addressed Council regarding his objections to some of the tax proposals suggested by the Blue Ribbon Committee. One of the taxes is gross receipts on business licenses. He stated that raising taxes would not encourage additional business into the City, but eliminating the business tax completely and using the revenue from the sales tax would seem more logical. He urged the Council to try and create an atmosphere to encourage new businesses into the City. He lastly stated that a flyer has been circulating in the City suggesting that he is running for Mayor. He assured the Council that he has no intentions of running for Mayor. City Administrator responded stating that with regard to gross receipts increasing and the possibility that this would discourage business development, the Blue Ribbon Committee has researched surrounding cities that do have gross receipts and some of the cities do have a strong business and industrial community and this does not seem to be a deterrent. He stated that in speaking with the business community there has been no opposition, that Azusa's business tax has been too low for too long, that some businesses are doing a great volume of business in Azusa and others are doing less and they pay the same amount for a business license. He further stated that the committee and staff have created a sliding scale system of taxing that is fair and feasible in maintaining the privacy of businesses. Discussion Stemrich/ Moses Comments H. Kennedy Response City Admin Mr. Ed Helbreck addressed Council with complaints regarding Comments the reconstruction of his condominium at the Rainbow Angling E. Helbreck Complex, and noted the various problems that are in existence at this time. This was referred to staff for immediate attention with a report back to Council. 08/07/89 PAGE TWO 1 Mr. Ted Garcia addressed Council thanking the Fire Comments Department for cleaning brush and debris that was existing T. Garcia in the hillsides north of Pasadena Avenue. He further requested that the City take measures to protect those homes in the area from future flooding or mud slides and to remove the poison oak from the area. Mayor Moses recognized Ms. Judy Harper of the Chamber of Recognition Commerce who was in attendance at the meeting. J. Harper Mr. Art Morales addressed Council stating that the last Comments recall attempt cost the City approximately $13,000 and urged A. Morales the Mayor to take a stand against the current recall drive. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by appvd Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July Min appvd 13th, regular meeting of July 17th, and adjourned regular meeting of July 31st, 1989, were approved as written. 2. On February 21st, a protest hearing was held and resolution adopted declaring weeds on certain parcels a public nuisance. Pursuant to agreement with the County Agricultural Department, the weeds have been abated and a list of charges for said properties has been posted. Confirmation of the county charges as presented were approved. 3. Every year a representative of the State Controller audits the financial transactions of the City pertaining to Section 2151 of the State Highway Code. The result is the Annual Street Report, which then becomes the basis of the City's audited financial statement of such transactions. The contract for the preparation of the Annual Street and Road Report was approved, at a cost not to exceed $1,500, and its execution was authorized. Weed Abate- ment Agmt. Annual Street Rpt 4. The renewal of agreement with Carl Warren and Company, Agmt w/ for administering the City's liability claims for Carl Warren Fiscal Year 1989-90 was approved and its execution was and Company authorized. 5. Employee step increase and permanent status Emp step inc recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE D. Eldridge Step 4 08/01/89 A. Rodriguez Step 5 07/31/89 A. Sutcliffe Step 5 07/23/89 M. Walters Step 5 073189 6. At the July 5, 1988 meeting, plans and specifications Plans & were approved for Project No. 745-89, Memorial Park specs sprink- sprinkler installation. Two bids were received; both ler install exceeded construction estimates. Consequently the bids Memorial Pk were rejected and staff directed to rebid at a later date. The project has been included in this year's Capital Improvement Budget and the plans and specifications remain the same. The City Clerk was directed to re -advertise for bids. 08/07/89 PAGE THREE 7. The City is required to install tank level monitoring devices and test for fuel leakage on all of its underground fuel storage tanks. We have five underground tanks that need testing and/or installation of monitoring devices. Proposals were solicited from three firms. Approval was given for this service to The Schuman Co., at a cost of $37,000.00 and its execution was authorized. 8. A study conducted by the Institute of Transportation Studies in conjunction with 3M Company, disclosed that many of the City's street signs do not meet the criteria for sign reflectivity at prescribed distances for night time visibility. The study also included street name signs, regulatory signs and traffic guide signs. Specifications were approved for street name sign replacement and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 9. Each year funds are allocated from SB 821, the Transportation Development Act, for bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities. This year's allocation will be used for handicapped wheel chair ramps and repairing sidewalks. The following resolution was approved: Fuel leak- age test & monitoring Schuman Co. Specs for Street name & sign re- placement A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8678 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN appvg appli. FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE Bicycle and/ ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN. or Ped fund! 10. At a recent joint study session of the Council and Planning Commission, the main topic of discussion centered around the need for high quality development. The following resolution was approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8679 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICIES IN ORDER TO Higher Quali- PROMOTE HIGHER QUALITY DEVELOPMENT. ty Develmt. 11. Notice of resignation of Police Officer Michael Resignation O'Toole, effective July 31, 1989, was accepted. M. O'Toole 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 8680 SUPPORTING PRESIDENT BUSH'S CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Flag burning REGARDING THE BURNING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG. 13. The Light Division has an immediate need to order two transformers; one for the development at Citrus and Gladstone and the other at 8th Street. To save delivery time, written quotations were received from three major manufacturers and order placed. Approval was given to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code, and authorization granted to purchase transformers from Cooper Power Systems, at a cost of $19,801.55. 14. Request for Proclamation declaring September, 1989, as Cancer Detection Month, was approved. 15. Specifications for a 4 reel turret trailer in the Electric Division were approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 16. Five separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:24 P.M. 08/07/89 PAGE FOUR Purchase of Transformers Cooper Power Systems Proc Cancer Detect Month Specs 4 reel turret trlr Res. #'s 8681 through 8685 Convene w/CRA In conjunction with the Ranch Center Project, ordinances and Ranch Center agreements pertaining to the distribution and administration Project of the sales and use tax revenues require approval. Councilwoman Avila offered a Resolution entitled: Director Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE AZUSA RANCH CENTER. Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. Councilman Naranjo offared an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 'AMENDING SECTION 3.28.170 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX PAYMENT CREDITS. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:25 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:40 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st Rdg Orsi Sales & Use Tax Ranch Center (CPA) 1st Rdg Ord Sales & Use Tax Pymt Credits (Cncl) Cncl recessed CRA continued Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec.Res AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2403 'APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R3a (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) Z-89-1 TO C2 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1171 WEST ARROW HIGHWAY (CASE NO. Z-89-1) Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 08/07/89 PAGE FIVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8686 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Agmt w/CRA REGARDING TRANSFERRED SALES AND USE TAXES. (RANCH CENTER Sales & Usc PROJECT) Taxes ' Ranch Center Moved by Councilwoman Avila, 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 Director Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE AZUSA RANCH CENTER. Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. Councilman Naranjo offared an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 'AMENDING SECTION 3.28.170 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX PAYMENT CREDITS. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:25 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:40 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st Rdg Orsi Sales & Use Tax Ranch Center (CPA) 1st Rdg Ord Sales & Use Tax Pymt Credits (Cncl) Cncl recessed CRA continued Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec.Res AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2403 'APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R3a (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) Z-89-1 TO C2 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1171 WEST ARROW HIGHWAY (CASE NO. Z-89-1) Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 08/07/89 PAGE FIVE 1 Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2404 APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM C3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO Ria Z-89-2 (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 NORTH SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-89-2) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCIL14EMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA, MOSES Moved by Councilman Latta to receive and file second reading Receive & of proposed Ordinance approving the zone change for property File located at 922-942 N. Angeleno Avenue, Z-89-3. Motion dies Z-89-3 for the lack of a second. (dies) Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2405 APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM Rlc .(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) Z-89-3 TO R2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 922-942 N. ANGELENO AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-89-3) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to waive further reading. Councilwoman Avila abstaining. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 11.28.045 TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO VENDING AUTOMOBILES, WAGONS, OR STANDS. 1st rdg Ord Vending Auto, Wagons or Stands Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Intro Ord and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance as amended. Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING SECTIONS 2.16.020 AND 2.16.030 OF THE AZUSA inc number MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PARK AND RECREATION Park & Rec COMMISSIONERS TO SEVEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF Commis - ONE COMMISSIONER TO REVIEW EACH PARK WITHIN THE CITY. sioners Mrs. Susie Galletta of the Blue Ribbon Committee addressed Comments item regarding proposed ordinance increasing the number of S. Galletta members of the Park and Recreation Commissioners from five to seven. She stated that she did not think it would be feasible because right now it cost the City $3,000 for five Commissioners and with the increase it would cost the City $4,200.00 per year. Moved by Mayor Moses not to increase the number of members Motion not of the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion dies for the to inc lack of a second. (dies) 08/07/89 PAGE SIX Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Waive rdg and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Intro Ord and carried by roll call to place the Ordinance upon its first reading and introduce same. Mayor Moses dissenting. Councilman Latta suggested that the Ordinance be amended to read that Boards and Commissioners meet once a month instead of twice, in order to save money. He requested that this be placed on the Agenda for discussion at the next Council meeting, including, also, a discussion regarding the possibility of cable TV televising all Board and Commission meetings. Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 2.18.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION FROM SEVEN MEMBERS TO ELEVEN MEMBERS. Mrs. Susie Galletta again voiced opposition to increasing the number of members of the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission from seven members to eleven members. She further stated that the Historical Society essentially performed the same functions as the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission and that the number of members on the Commission was sufficient. Comments by Latta (request for next mtg) 1st rdg Ord inc number Cult & Hist Commis- sioners Comments S. Galletta Ms. Darlene Garafalo addressed this item stating that she Comments had dealt with the Cultural and Historical Landmark D. Garafalo 'Commission and she felt that increasing the number on this commission is not vital but that money spent should be to educate the members that are in charge. City Administrator responded that the Commission is Response fulfilling its functions as required by the City and not for City Admin the purposes required by Mrs. Garafalo. Councilman Stemrich requested that issue to consider removal Request or reconsideration of actions that were taken appointing Councilman members to the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission Stemrich at an earlier meeting be placed on the Agenda at the next Council meeting. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Waive rdg and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Intro Ord and carried by roll call to place the Ordinance upon its first reading and introduce same. Mayor Moses dissenting. Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING SECTION 2.04.050C OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Interview RELATING TO INTERVIEW PROCEDURES FOR APPOINTMENT OF CITY Procedures COMMISSIONERS. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Intro Ord and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Latta offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8687 ESTABLISHING A POLICY PROHIBITING ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM Establish INVITING CITY EMPLOYEES AND COMMISSION MEMBERS TO FUND Policy RAISING EVENTS. 08/07/89 PAGE SEVEN ,i�ne City Clerk stated that there was a request from a Request of representative of the IBEW to continue action on this item IBEW in order for that union to review it. Discussion ensued among Council and staff as to whether this Discussion issue is bargainable. The City Attorney stated that the way this policy is written it would only affect the members of the Council and it does not impose any obligations or burdens upon the City employees. Mrs. Rose Shupe addressed Council regarding this item. She Comments stated that she opposed this resolution because it would be R. Shupe taking away constitutional rights from the employees. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Proposed unanimously carried by roll call that report and discussion Campaign relating to proposed Campaign Ordinance be held over until Ordinance the next Council meeting for further review by the held over Councilmembers. Councilman Latta offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A AND CONVICTION AZUSA. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 18688 REWARD LEADING TO THE IDENTITY, APPREHENSION Graffiti OF ANY PERSON CAUSING GRAFFITI IN THE CITY OF 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 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES Finance Director Craig and Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council and explained in detail proposed Community Maintenance and Fire Safety Assessment Districts as suggested in the Engineer's Report prepared by City staff under the direction of Kenneth I. Mullen, Consulting Engineers, Inc. The following is a summary of these proposed districts. The Community Maintenance District would fund 23% of the cost of irrigating and maintaining the City's park and median landscapes. This, in turn, would release an equivalent amount of General Fund revenues that would be 'used for major capital improvements such as street resurfacing, pothole patching, sidewalk replacement, installation of curb and gutter, slurry sealing and other projects which are identified in the City's Pavement Management Plan. It is not possible for a City to form a separate street maintenance district. The Fire Safety Assessment District would fund 49.8% of the cost of the City's contract with the County of Los Angeles. This would release an equivalent amount of General Fund revenues which would also be used for capital projects and a portion of the funds could be used to strengthen and enhance the City's Police Department. 08/07/89 PAGE EIGHT Comments Craig & Bruckner Community Maintenance and Fire Safety Assessment Districts Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to accept the engineer's report on the Community Maintenance District; receive and file the engineer's report on the Fire Safety Assessment District and set Public Hearings on both assessment districts for August 31, with public workshops on August 24th and 28th, 1989. Mayor Moses dissenting. Councilman Latta offered a Resolution entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO ORDER THE FORMATION OF ITS LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT CITYWIDE AND TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS (THE COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE) WITHIN THAT DISTRICT FOR FY 1989-90. 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: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SCHEDULED ITEMS AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA MOSES NONE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of modified conditions of approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 46055, for property located at 2280 North San Gabriel Canyon Road, Angela Esparza. The Mayor declared the Hearing reopened. 'Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this item stating that the last time the Council reviewed this item the applicant requested a thirty day continuance so that the engineer could investigate the feasibility of the proposal that staff was considering at the time, regarding the development and the subdivision of the Canyon area. He further stated that attempts to reach applicant have been unsuccessful and she was not in attendance at the meeting. Engineer's Report on Community Maint Dist Fire Safety Dist/Public Hrg 8/31/89 Res. #8689 Formation of Landscaping & Lighting Assessment District & Levy & Coll- ect Assemts Comm Maint Fee Sched Items Cont PubHrg Tentative Tract Map No. 46055 Hrg reopened Comments Bruckner Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Continue unanimously carried by roll call to continue public ltr date hearing to a later date. PUBLIC HEARING - on application of Alireza Hatami/Amir Imankhan/Derek J. Price, for a license to operate a taxi cab service within the City. (Yellow Top Cab Co.) The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on July 21, 1989. Director of Finance Craig addressed this item and stated that the City has received an application from the Yellow ,Top Cab Company, to operate in the City of Azusa and they have filed all the necessary applications and information with the City. He further stated that this will be the second cab company operating in the City and that both of the rate schedules are comprable. Pub Hrg Operate a Taxi Cab Svc Hatami/Amir Imankhan/ Price Testimony Finance Director Applicant Dered Price, Operations Manager for the Yellow Top Testimony Cab Company addressed the Council stating that they are a Applicant new cab company in the East San Gabriel Valley, operating in Baldwin Park and West Covina, and now seeking to expand throughout the East San Gabriel Valley. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. 08/07/89 PAGE NINE Councilman Latta offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8690 AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC Auth issue CONVENIENCE OF THE OPERATION OF A TAXI CAB SERVICE TO Certificate ALIREZA HATAMI, AMIR IMANKHAN AND DEREK J. PRICE DOING of Public BUSINESS AS YELLOW TOP CAB CO. convenience Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Thomas and Karen Manke (present Pub Nuis owners) and H.M. Albrecht, Gaylord and Ingrid Slasor (new Appeal owners), for property located at 777 N. Vernon Avenue - 777 N. Azusa Food Lockers. Vernon The Mayor declared the informal hearing open. Hrg opened City Clerk administered the oath to Community Improvement Oath to Corn-- om^Manager managerRudisel. Imprvmt Mgr. Community Improvement Manager addressed Council stating that Comm. Impvmt. Mr. Manke has recently sold the property to Mr. Albrecht and Officer Mr. Gaylord Slasor; a year ago Mr. Manke signed a precise Testimony plan accepting conditions including design review and specific improvements being made on the property. The buyer Mr. Slasor now wishes to submit plans. He stated that staff recommends that the appeal be denied and that the ' order to abate be adopted. Mayor Moses questioned what the ziolations were. Ques Moses Community Improvement Manager responded that the violations Comm. Impvmt are failure to comply with a precise plan of design of which Officer Mr. Manke accepted a year ago. He stated that a precise plan of design is essentially a contract with the City to perform and complete development standards and that the property is also within a design review overlay zone in the west end specific plan area, which has more detail requirements and landscaping than many other areas of the City. Mr. Thomas Manke, applicant, addressed the Council stating Testimony that he did submit a plan a year ago to repair parking, applicant fences and broken windows, which he did complete. He requested approximately five months to submit a plan. Mr. Gaylord Slasor, applicant, addressed the Council stating Testimony that he did accept the responsiblity for meeting all the applicant requirements of the City Planner and that they imposed additional requirements and required that this be accomplished this month, which he stated was not possible because the property was in escrow. He too requested an ' extension. City Clerk administered the oath to Mr. Art Morales. Oath to A. Morales Mr. Art Morales addressed Council in favor of the appeal Comments stating that the business has always been welcome in Azusa Morales and feels time should be extended to the applicants. General discussion ensued between Council, applicants and staff to clarify proceedings and obligations of all persons involved with this issue. 08/07/89 PAGE TEN 1 Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Mayor Moses to extend time for completion and Motion to submission of plans by the applicants. Motion died for the grant appeal lack of a second. (dies) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Appl denied and carried by roll call that appeals be denied and the order to order to abate upheld. Mayor Moses dissenting. abate upheld Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Oil & Solvent unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Bob Metcalf and Process Co Jesse Marin to the Local Assessment Committee for oil and appointment, Solvent Process Company expansion. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Special Call 0th Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and Mtg w/AUSD unanimously carried by roll call to instruct City Administrator to set a meeting between the Azusa Unified School District and the Council. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Prepare Proc and unanimously carried by roll call to approve NAACP Proclamation in honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mayor Moses addressed item regarding Screening Committee Screening Policy, stating that he would like to vote on how money is Committee being spent when awarded by the Screening Committee. monies Councilwoman Avila, a member of the Screening Committee, stated that the Committee usually handles requests for waiver of fees and purchase of ads and the amount of money that the committee deals with is minimal. She also stated that when money is awarded the amount would show up on the warrant registers. Mayor Moses requested that the Council receive the minutes of the Screening Committee meetings. Councilman Stemrich remarked on the contents of a newspaper article which stated that a resident of the City had critized him and other Councilmembers for the excessive nepotism and cronyism in City employment and Boards and Commissions. His response to those accusations was that the writer was resorting to nothing more than character assassination and totally uncalled for. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 11:51 P.M. Councilman/Director Latta offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON AUGUST 7, 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) AND (c). Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Mayor/Director Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: 08/07/89 PAGE ELEVEN Response Council- woman Avila Min request Stemrich's reponse to newspaper article CRA convened w/Cncl Res. #8691 Closed Sess AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, NARANJO, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:52 P.M. STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 12:15 A.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Councilman/Director Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to instruct staff to negotiate proposed real property acquisition settlements with Mr. Todd for property at 724 N. Angeleno and Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez for property located at 717 and 721 North San Gabriel, and if accepted by the property owners approve the settlement set forth in the confidential report submitted in closed session. Recess to Closed Sess Reconvened Cncl/CRA action instruct staff to negotiate prop acqu i r; w/Todd & Hernandez Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:17 A.M. 1 TY C ERR NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8692 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2406 08/07/89 PAGE TWELVE