HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 6, 1989 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6t 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
Salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by
Word Ministry.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALSO PRESENT
Reverend Sims of the Prevailing
AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
NONE
Acting City Attorney Hanna, City Administrator Fuentes,
Assistant City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance
'Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities
Director Hsu, Director of Public Works DeLoach, Chief of
Police Wood, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City
Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Community
Improvement Manager Rudisel, Building Official Guerrero,
City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk
Lara.
Mayor Moses welcomed all the members from the Saint Frances
of Rome Church who were present at the meeting.
A Proclamation was presented by Councilwoman Avila to
representatives of Azusa Pacific University in honor of
Nursing Scholarship Week.
Ms. Sue Gonzales was not in attendance to receive her
plaque, therefore, presentation will be re -scheduled.
Councilwoman Avila welcomed Judy Harper, representative from
the Chamber of Commerce to the meeting.
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
Wlcm membrs
St. Frances
Proclo fr
Nursing Wk
S. Gonzales
not at mtg
Wlcm Chmbr
rep J.Harper
It was moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Item K-9 brt
Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to move forward forward
Agenda Item K-9, due to number of people in the audience Toxic Waste
ishing to address it as well as TV coverage from Channel Reward Fund
Nine.
Mr. Riebennacht, Co -Chairman of the East Valley Organization Comments Mr.
addressed the Council regarding the toxic clean-up reward Riebennacht
fund.
Mrs. Carol Montano, Co -Chairperson of the Toxic Waste Comments C.
Program addressed Council and requested that the City donate Montano
$15,000.00 toward the reward fund.
Mr. Jesse Martinez of the Carpenters Local Union also
addressed this issue.
General discussion between the Council and the members of
EVO was held.
It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman
Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that the City
Attorney prepare resolution pledging $15,000.00 to EVO be
placed on the next Agenda together with appropriate staff
.report considering all aspects; further that letters be sent
to surrounding cities in support of this program.
It was consensus of Council to recess for five minutes.
TIME OF RECESS: 8:15 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:20 P.M.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Comments
J. Martinez
Discussion
Pledge
$15,000 fr
reward fnd
Recess
Reconvened
Pub.Prtc.
Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed Council and presented an Comments
update on accomplishments of the National Organization on S. Alexander
Disability, together with proposed House of Representative
Bill and Senate Bill, which he requested the Council to
support.
Mr. Art West addressed Council and stated that as of Comments
September 18, 1989, he suspended soliciting signatures for A. West
the proposed recall of Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo and
that the recall had been abandoned.
Mr. Oscar Zamora addressed the Council and stated that he
IS
felt the pledge of $15,000.00 to EVO was more than our fair
hare, in light of the revenue measures that had just been
enacted. He further requested where the Veterans Memorial
was housed since it was moved from Azusa and Foothill.
Director of Public Works responded and advised that the
plaques had been salvaged, however, the structure had
disintegrated beyond repair.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Council and spoke of the
recall and his opposition to the landfill expansion.
Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed the Council and denied
statements made by Mr. Art West, regarding his political
aspirations with regard to the proposed recall.
Comments
O. Zamora
Comments
R. Legault
Comments
S. Alexander
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council and asked for citizen Comments
participation to vote for specific candidates in the School A. Morales
Board and Citrus College election. He was advised by Acting
City Attorney that it was inappropriate to endorse
candidates at Council meetings.
Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council and stated that he Comments
was happy that Mr. West put an end to the recall. L. Zamora
he CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 18 was Cons Cal
pproved by motion of Councilwoman Avila, seconded by appvd G-15
Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call vote Spec Call
with the exception of Item G-15, which was considered under
the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 16th, and Min appvd
the adjourned regular meeting of October 26th, 1989,
were approved as written.
11/06/89 PAGE TWO
2. Contract for Project No.
829-99, installation
of
Bid award
concrete gutters at various
locations, was awarded
to
Proj 829-89
Mobassaly Engineering, and
its execution authorized.
Mobassaly
Six bids were opened in the City Clerk's Office
on
Eng.
October 30th. The City Clerk
was further directed
to
Resign. D.
return unsuccessful bidders'
guarantees.
McKinney
6.
3. Project No. 690-88, installation of traffic signals at Notice of
the intersection of Ninth Street and San Gabriel Avenue Comp Proj
(Paxin Electric Company) was approved and authorization 690-88
' given to execute the Notice of Completion. The City
Clerk was directed to have same recorded.
4. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./
recommendations were approved for the following: perm status
NAME STATUS
11/06/89 PAGE THREE
D. Icasiano PermStat/Step 2 10/17/89
S. Malins PermStat/Step 2 10/24/89
M. Blackmore Step 2 10/28/89
N. Dechant Step 4 10/29/89
D. Patterson PermStat 10/17/89
5.
Resignation of Dori McKinney, Dispatcher, effective
Resign. D.
October 17, 1989, was accepted.
McKinney
6.
Resignations of Peter Foley and Todd Goulding, Police
Resign. P.
Officers, effective October 14, 1989, were accepted.
Foley & T.
Goulding
7.
Southern California Association of Governments has
requested that the City support the concept of counting
everyone residing in the country regardless of
citizenship status in the upcoming 1990 Census. The
following resolution was adopted.
'
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. #8743
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF COUNTING EVERYONE IN THE 1990
sptng SCAG
CENSUS WITHOUT REGARD TO CITIZENSHIP STATUS
re: census
8.
Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office for the
Frml bidding
purchase of one 3/4 ton pickup with utility body.
waived for
Only one bid was received, which did not meet the
purch of 3/4
specifications. Formal bidding procedures were waived
ton trk
pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given
to secure informal quotations for its purchase.
9.
Five proposals were solicited from engineering firms
Design & spec
for the design and specifications of 6,000 feet of 12"
fr watermain
watermain in the industrial area between 10th and
agmt Ken
Foothill and between Todd and Vernon, Project No. 828-
Mullen
89. The contract was awarded to Ken Mullen Consulting
Engineer, Inc., low bid, at a cost of $43,900, and its
execution authorized.
10.
Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office for the
Frml bidding
purchase of a cement saw and trailer. No bids were
waived for
received. Formal bidding procedures were waived
purch of saw
pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given
& trailer
to secure informal quotations for its purchase.
11.
Specifications were approved for Project No. 832-89,
Specs appvd
replacement of the Water Division Telemetering System,
Proj 832-89
and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids.
12.
Specifications were approved for Project No. 833-89,
Specs appvd
gas engine replacement at 11th and Vernon Booster
Proj 833-89
Station, and the City Clerk directed to advertise for
bids.
11/06/89 PAGE THREE
13. Civil Service Rule 4.2.2 which addresses entry level
salary for new employees has been revised in order that
new employees qualifying can be hired at a higher step,
with Council approval. The following resolution was
adopted.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8744
REVISING CIVIL SERVICE RULE 4.2.2. amend Civ Svc
14. The City contracted with Charter Medical Corporation EAP Agmt
' to provide an Employee Assistance Program; that company appvd w/
has now discontinued its EAP service. Staff reviewed Alternative
other providers and Alternative Action, EAP, was Action, EAP
approved at a cost of $2.25/month per full-time
employee, which is the same rate charged by Charter.
15. Special Call item Spec Call
16. In 1988 staff solicited formal proposals for third Agmt w/Bierly
party administrator of its Workers' Compensation & Assoc fr
Program. Bierly and Associates were selected over six Wrkrs Comp
other companies. For the upcoming year, Bierly has
proposed to leave the cap at $17,000 and raise the per
claim fee to $250 from $225. The proposal was
approved; further all other terms and conditions will
remain the same.
17. Resignation of Daniel Goodman, Community Improvement Resign
Inspector, effective October 20, 1989, was accepted. D. Goodman
18. Three 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 8745,
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 8746 and 8747
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene w/
AGENCY AT 8:55 P.M. CRA
CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed sale of Cont Joint
certain real property in the Central Business District Pub Hrg
Redevelopment Project Area, for the disposition of Rainbow Condo
condominium units within the project known as the Rainbow
Angling Club Condominiums.
Mayor/Chairman Moses declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg reopnd
Testimony was given by Redevelopment Director Steel. Testimony
Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Hrg closed
Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll
call to close the hearing.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8748
UGEAPPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT TO appvng agent
ITE DOWN TRUST DEED" BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT J.T. Head
NCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND JOE T. HEAD, JR., FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10 RAINBOW ANGLING CLUB, AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, 91702.
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:
11/06/89 PAGE FOUR
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
NONE
NONE
Director Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #639
AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT appvng agmt
TO WRITE DOWN TRUST DEED" BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT J.T. Head
'AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND JOE T. HEAD, JR., FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10 RAINBOW ANGLING CLUB, AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, 91702.
Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich 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
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8749
APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT TO appvng agent
WRITE DOWN TRUST DEED" BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT Millard/
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND RAY MILLARD AND HORTENSE Jones
JONES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26 RAINBOW ANGLING CLUB,
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, 91702.
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
Director Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #640
AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT appvng agmt
TO WRITE DOWN TRUST DEED" BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT Millard/
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND RAY MILLARD AND HORTENSE Jones
JONES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 26 RAINBOW ANGLING CLUB,
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, 91702.
Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich 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
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED
AT: 8:59 P.M.
'THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:25 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
11/06/89 PAGE FIVE
Cncl recsd
CRA continued
Reconvened
No bus IDA
Ord./Spec.Res
Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2421
AMENDING SECTION 11.36.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, designated
RELATING TO TRUCK ROUTES truck rtes
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich
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
Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2422
APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM W (WATER CONSERVATION) TO R3a appvng zone
(MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 475 WEST change
SIERRA MADRE (APPLICANT: D&D DEVELOPMENT/JOHNNY JOHNSON; Z- Z-89-4
89-4)
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Waive frthr
and unanimously carried to waive further reading. reading
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Adopt Ord
that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by
the following vote, to wit:
SCHEDULED ITEMS
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Ordinance relating to the
Pub Hrg
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES
adopting by
Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, National Electrical
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ode, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and
Unif Bldg
Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled:
Codes et al
ervice and inspection fees.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. #8750
Hrg opened
DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF DION P. SANTOS AND
denying Pub
hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on
LINDA S. SANTOS AND APPROVING AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF A
Nuis Appl
PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 524-526 NORTH AZUSA
89-1928-R
Development Bruckner.
AVENUE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE (CASE NO. 89-1928-R)
Prior to adopting said resolution Community Development
Director Bruckner responded to questions posed by the Mayor.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Sched. Items
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Ordinance relating to the
Pub Hrg
adoption by reference of the Uniform Building code, Uniform
adopting by
Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, National Electrical
reference
ode, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and
Unif Bldg
niform Sign Code, and resolution relating to permit,
's-F
Codes et al
ervice and inspection fees.
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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on
October 20th and 27th, 1989.
Testimony was received from Director of Community
Testimony
Development Bruckner.
Bruckner
11/06/89 PAGE SIX
Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received. No oth tstmny
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Councilman Latta offered'a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE Res. #8751
DECLARATION FOR ADOPTION OF UNIFORM BUILDING CODES. crtfying Neg
Dec
�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
Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2423
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING adopting
BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION, Unif Bldg
UNIFORM PLUMBOMG CODE, 1988 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL Codes et al
CODE, 1988 EDITION, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1987 EDITION,
UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1988 EDITION,
AND UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1988 EDITION AND MODIFICATIONS OF
SUCH CODES.
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
Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING Res. #8752
THE FEES AND CHARGES TO BE COLLECTED BY THE BUILDING fees for
DEPARTMENT FOR PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO THE permits
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, UNIFORM SWIMMING
POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, AND THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.04.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
("FEE SCHEDULE RESOLUTION")
Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta 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 HEARING - to consider an amendment to Title 19, The Pub Hrg
Zoning Chapter, relating to architectural projections into arch projec-
front yard setbacks, Code Amendment No. 165. tions frnt
I
yd setbacks
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hrg opened
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 25, 1989.
Testimony was received by Director of Community Development Testimony
Director Bruckner who advised that the maximum width of Bruckner
projections would be 20 feet and the maximum surface area
would be limited to 5% of the building frontage.
11/06/89 PAGE SEVEN
Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received. No oth tstmny
i
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Code Amend
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Code 165 appvd
Amendment No. 165, and direct the City Attorney to prepare
the necessary documents.
'PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed change to Statement of Pub Hrg
Community Development Objectives and projected use of funds CDBG funds
for the current 15th year program.
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 October 25, 1989.
City Administrator Fuentes addressed this item advising that Testimony
unallocated funds were proposed for the Downtown commercial Fuentes
rehabilitation project.
Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received. No oth tstmny
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Hrg closed
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8753
ADOPTING THE PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY adopting
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL change to
YEAR 1989-90 CDBG stmnt
& use of fnds
Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta 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 HEARING - on proposed Zone Change Case No. Z-88-6 and Pub Hrg
General Plan Amendment GPA -88-5 to rezone properties along Z-88-6; GPA
Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues; and Code Amendment No. 163 88-5 & Code
relating to the creation of an R3-0 Zone. Amend 163
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 18, 1989,
as well as the affidavit of posting the property on October
20, 1989. He further read a letter in opposition to the
zoning change from the Corporate Inn.
Testimony was received from Community Development Director
Bruckner advising that this particular public hearing had
been referred back to the Planning Commission for certain
revisions, as directed by Council. That primarily the issue
at hand was the area on San Gabriel between Second and Sixth
'Streets and that with the new R3-0 zone, the apartment
buildings would become non -conforming. Therefore, it was
recommended that the conditional use permit be utilized in
these instances subject to periodic review to ensure that
the apartment buildings remain in good condition to justify
their continued use.
Hrg opened
Testimony
Bruckner
Testimony was received from the following: Robert Bacinski, Public
Crawford Moller, Ivan Goodner, Diana Alkana, Leo Nasser, Art testimony
Morales, Elvera Lopez, Helen Schell, John Tyck, Ronald
Legault, Dion Santos and Conrad Bituin.
11/06/89 PAGE EIGHT
Lengthy discussions were held between the Council, Community
Development Director, City Administrator and City Attorney
regarding this issue.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
It was consensus of the Council to hold this matter in
abeyance until after Closed Session.
CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Josefina Gomez, for
property located at 910 N. Angeleno Ave., Case No. 89-885-G.
Testimony was received from Community Improvement Manager
Rudisel who advised that the property was declared a
nuisance for numerous substandard housing conditions and
illegal use of a garage/workshop as a dwelling.
Testimony was received from appellant's attorney, Mr. Greg
Ojeda, as well as the appellant herself.
Testimony was also received from Ms. Josie Gomez, Mr. Ramon
Quesada, Conrad Bituin and Mr. John Tyck.
Discussion was held with all parties involved and the
Council regarding this issue.
Discussion
Hrg closed
Item hld in
abeyance
Cont Pub Nuis
J. Gomez
Testimony
Rudisel
Testimony
G. Ojeda
Public
testimony
Discussion
Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Appl denied
and unanimously carried by roll call that appeal be denied
and the order to abate be upheld; further that the property
owner be charged for all City Attorney costs involved with
the appeal, and that the City Attorney prepare the necessary
document.
It was consensus of Council that the enforcement of the real Real Propty
property records Ordinance be placed on the next Agenda. Rcds nxt mtg
CONTINUED ITEM - Request from the City of Diamond Bar for Cont Item
City support relating to University of California Campus in UCLA campus
Diamond Bar.
Assistant City Administrator Diaz addressed this item and Comments
advised the Council that if the City of Azusa was interested Diaz
in pursuing the possibility of the campus locating in the
City, that a letter had been drafted to the University
advising of our support and was available for Council
perusal.
Discussion was held regarding the Citrus College School Citrus Coll
Board redistricting for Board elections. redistrctng
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Comm to Bd
unanimously carried by roll call that communication be sent of Trustees
to the Board of Trustees of Citrus College requesting that redistrctng
they re-evaluate the redistricting process in order to
maintain the integrity of the five communites involved or
possible legal action may be taken.
Mr. Armando Camarena addressed this item and stated that the Comments
College did not redistrict the surrounding cities in the A. Camarena
manner in which they did Azusa.
oved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Boxing appvd
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve boxing @ VFW
exhibition to be held at the VFW Hall on November 25th from
7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Ping Comm
unanimously carried by roll call that interviews for the intrviews
vacancy in the Planning Commission be held at 6:30 P.M., 11/20 @
prior to the next Council meeting at the Senior Citizen 6:30 PM
Center.
11/06/89 PAGE NINE
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Spec Call
Councilman Stemrich had requested that the complement Police comp -
increase in the Police Department be removed from the lement aug-
Consent Calendar in order that the public could be advised mntd due to
that this was possible because of the revenue measures that rev measures
had recently been adopted.
It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by
Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to
approve reinstatement of the complement in the Police
Department by two police officer positions, two jailer
positions and one position of Emergency Services
Coordinator. Further, approval was given to acquire two
additional police vehicles, to be funded from the Capital
Outlay Account.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and
unanimously carried by roll call that plaques be prepared
for Wally Morgan, Bill Tibbets, Helping Hand, Linda Bean and
Bob Montano; with the proviso that Mr. Montano receive his
plaque when he relinquishes the presidency of the Sister
City Committee.
Pol comple-
ment appvd
& purch of
2 pol vehs
Oth Bus/Cncl
Appv plaques
fr various
citizens
Acting City Attorney advised that pending public nuisance Comments
actions were considered with regard to the Krems property, Cty Atty
and that the Council was the appellant body for these re: Krems
actions; therefore, any discussions held this evening could propty
be considered prejudicial.
Mr. Clark Covell addressed this issue, stating that he Comments
wanted to lease the property for multi -tenant users in the C. Covell
'intermim, prior to any abatement or redevelopment occurring,
and, also, wanted to clean up the area, but the City would
not allow him to do so.
General discussion was held regarding precise plan of design
and zoning laws.
Ms. Jennifer Rethorn addressed this item and wanted to see
this property cleaned up and felt that Mr. Covell should be
allowed to do so.
It was consensus of Council that remaining Agenda items
under the Other Business/City Council portion be placed on
the November 20th Agenda.
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY
COUNCIL AT 12:35 A.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 NOVEMBER 6,
1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
'S54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
ECTIONS 54956.9 (a), (b) AND (c)
Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by
Councilman/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
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Discussion
Comments
J. Rethorn
Remaining
items on
next Agenda
CRA convnd
w/Cncl
Res. #8754
Closed Sess
TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 12:36 A.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED
AT 1:15 A.M.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich
and unanimously carried by roll call that with regard to
'Agenda item K-4, dealing with zone change Z-88-6, General
Plan Amendment 88-5 and Code Amendment No. 163, that the
recommendation of the Planning Commission be approved with
the exception that all property on San Gabriel Avenue
between Second and Sierra Madre that is existing now, or may
be effected by the zone change, can apply to the Planning
Commission for a conditional use permit. Further, that each
property will be assessed regarding the conditonal use
permit on a property by property basis. The City Attorney
was also directed to prepare the necessary documents.
Recess to
Closed Sess
Reconvened
Appv zone
change, GPA
& Code Amend
as amended
Moved by Councilwoman/Director Avila, seconded by Adj CRA-Cncl
Councilman/Director Latta and unanimously carried to adjourn ajd to 11/20
the Agency and to adjourn the City Council meeting to @ 6:30 PM
Monday, November 6, 1989, at 6:30 P.M. in the Senior Citizen
Center.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT:
CIT /CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8755
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2424
1:20 A.M.
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