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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 5, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 5, 1990 - 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. Area Girl Scouts Flag cermny conducted the Flag ceremony. Girl Scouts INVOCATION was given by Director of Finance Geoff Craig of Invocation the City of Azusa. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Naranjo absnt ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Police Captain Nelson, Director of 'Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Manager Lyman, Public Information Officer Cooper, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Naranjo excsd and unanimously carried by roll call* to excuse Councilman Naranjo from the meeting. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Councilwoman Avila presented City of Azusa pins to all the Azusa pins & Girl Scouts and their leader, and Mayor Moses presented a Proclamation Proclamation to the Girl Scouts in honor of Girl Scout Week. to Grl Scts PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Ms. Camille DeMascio addressed the Council regaring mobile Comments home rent stabilization in relationship to CPI regulations. C. DeMascio She requested Council's help in enacting rent control for mobile rent mobile home parks in the City. control Council, City Attorney and staff discussed the problems of mobile home owners at length. Mr. Bob Metcalf also addressed this item seeking Council Comments assistance. B. Metcalf It was consensus of Council that staff investigate and Mobile rent report on the possibility of rent control for mobile home cntrl rfrd owners as expeditiously as possible. to staff Ms. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council regarding proposed Comments parking changes on Alameda Avenue and voiced -her displeasure Y. Trejo with the proposal. She stated that parallel parking was not parallel adequate for the amount of cars that parked on the street. pkng Mr. Raymond Frajio also addressed this item stating that Comments stop signs should be placed at all intersections to curb R. Fraijo speeders and that he too was averse to parallel parking. Community Development Bruckner addressed this item as well Comments 'as Police Captain Nelson, both stated, in essence, that Bruckner & angle parking is a safety hazard and cited many instances of Nelson traffic collisions resulting from it; further, that residents would have to park their vehicles in their garages rather than storing items or illegally converting them to dwellings. It was consensus of Council that the matter be referred to Rfrd to staff for reconciliation. staff Mr. William Paparian, Councilmember from the City of Cnclmn W. Pasadena, addressed the Council and commended them for Paparian of adopting the Urgency Ordinance prohibiting formation flying Pasadena in the City and, also, their stand against malathion comments spraying. He advised that Pasadena would work with the City malathion in any way to get the message through to the Governor. Comments Lengthy discussion was held regarding the helicopters flying Discussion in echeclon formation and the dangers involved, and the R. Conley manner in which the Police Department would handle this when spraying in the City. Mr. Ronald Mrs. Theresa Belangeri addressed the Council and advised Comments that she had contacted a group called the Pesticide Watch T. Belangeri and they provided her with an Initiative Petition to cease 'the spraying, and if enough signatures are garnered it would go on the ballot for voter approval; also a direct petition to be submitted to the Governor. The entire Council signed her Petitions. Mrs. Kathy Cuddy addressed the Council and advised of her Comments plight with sick children due to the malathion spraying. K. Cuddy Mr. Robert Conley addressed this item and advised that the Comments Post Office does not properly scrutinize parcels that are R. Conley sent from out of state with fruit and vegetables. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this item and stated that his Comments concerns were with our drinking water because of the R. Legault spraying. Since this item was agendized, under Other Business/City Council, it was brought forward for action. Mr. Rufus C. Young, Jr. of Burke, Williams and Sorensen, addressed the Council relating to this matter and the dangers of echelon formation flying. General discussion was held with Mr. Young, City Attorney land the Council. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, and then seconded by Councilmembers Latta, Stemrich and Avila and unanimously carried by roll call* that City Attorney proceed with the Federal Court action, as outlined, and further that Azusa join as Friend of the Court in the City of Los Angeles suit. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:01 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:07 P.M. 03/05/90 PAGE TWO Malathion item brt frward Comments R. Young Discussion Proceed w/ Fed Crt actopm &jn as Frnd of Crt - L.A. Recessed Reconvened l The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 7 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Latta; seconded by appvd Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call vote*. 1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting and Min appvd regular meeting of February 20th and the Special meeting of February 22nd, 1990, were approved as written. 2. When the Civil Service Rules were revised, sections Amend Civil dealing with removal of names from eligibility lists Svc rules and appointments were changed to a point which created removal of problems in the selection process of qualified names frm candidates. Amendments have been prepared and approved lists by the Personnel Board and all employee groups. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8816 REVISING CIVIL SERVICE RULES 5.6.4 AND 5.7.5 Civ Svc ruls 3. The appointment of Ms. Jill Stein to the position of Appt. J. Administrative Analyst, Step 3, effective March 12, Stein 1990, was approved contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS P. Cloughesy Step 4 01/22/90 S. Gonzalez PermStat Step 4 02/07/90 J. Reed PermStat Step 4 02/07/90 T. Lewis Step 3 02/28/90 V. Perkins Step 4 02/10/90 5. Recruitment for the vacant position of Director of Dir of Pub Public Works was held and none of the applicants had a Wks specs State of California Department of Food and Agriculture amended Qualified Applicator Certificate that is required. An amendment to the specifications has been made to include this certification. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8817 REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE appvng specs CLASSIFICATION OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8818 CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING establshng PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING voting pre - COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON cincts TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1990, CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 8773 OF THE CITY COUNCIL 7. 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 8819 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8820 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:10 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:20 P.M. 03/05/90 PAGE THREE Convene as CRA Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2437 AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CREATING CONDITIONAL USE appvng Code PERMIT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR SWAP MEETS, FLEA MARKETS Amend 166 AND SIMILAR USES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 166) Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2438 APPROVING ZONE CHANGES FOR CERTAIN R3 ZONED PROPERTIES appvng THROUGHOUT THE CITY (CASE NO. Z-89-5, SUBAREAS 1, 4, 5, AND Z-89-5 6) Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta Reading 'and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further waived reading. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta Ord adopted that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2439 REPEALING MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS SECTION 8.66.040 AND amending AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.66.060 RELATING TO campaign con - CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE AND CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS IN CITY tributions ELECTIONS Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Reading and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further waived reading. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Ord adopted that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2440 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE adding Sec ADDITION OF SECTION 5.08.042 5.08.042 03/05/90 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote; to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 8.65 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING FLYING IN FORMATION AT LOW ALTITUDES OVER THE CITY OF AZUSA Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: Ord. #2441 prohibiting formation flying A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8821 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-89-21 AND PRECISE appvng CUP PLAN OF DESIGN P-89-204 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 347 89-21 & Pre - SOUTH IRWINDALE AVENUE (DELORES BOWERS AND CLARENCE cise Plan CHIAPUZIO) 89-204 Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES ,NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTIONS 15.40.130 AND 15.40.140 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE RESIDENTIAL INSPECTION ORDINANCE Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS Community Development Director Bruckner addressed item dealing with weed abatement by the County and advised that most of the concerns Council had have been reconciled. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* that staff be directed to work with the County of Los Angeles to update the ssroperty eclared List of properties within the City of Azusa cheduled for weed abatement; that any objections by owners be referred to the County Agricultural Commissioner and, further, to direct the County Agricultural Commissioner to abate the weeds. 1st rdg Ord penalties fr viola- tions of res. insp Ord Sched. Items Comments Bruckner weed abate- ment County to prfrm weed abatement PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Rogelio Fernandez, requesting Pub Hrg a variance and precise plan of design to allow legalizing V-89-23 & additions, second residence and new garage with reduced PP -89-23 setbacks, parking and distance between buildings, on the R. Fernandez property located at 167 N. Dalton Ave. (V-89-23 and P-89- 23) 03/05/90 PAGE FIVE The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 22nd as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on February 23rd, 1990. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg cont'd unanimously carried by roll call* to continue the hearing to to 3/19 mtg the meeting of March 19, 1990. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of California Target Enterprises Pub Hrg requesting a conditional use permit to operate a mini -mart CUP -89-2 with on -sale beer and wine from an existing nonconforming CA Target automotive service station at 710 S.Azusa Avenue - C-89-2. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 22nd as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on February 23rd, 1990. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call* to continue the hearing for thirty days as requested by the applicant. An item was presented to the Council which was received after the Agenda had been printed and posted, dealing with a Boxing Show to be held on March 17th. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by and unanimously carried by roll call* to non -agenda item because the need to act posting of the agenda; and to approve a show at the VFW Hall on March 17, 1990, Boxing Club. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Councilman Stemrich take action on this arose after the boxing exhibition by the Azusa Youth Hrg cont'd for 30 days Subsequent need item appvl of boxing exhi- bition @ VFW Spec Call None 0th Bus/Cncl City Librarian Alaniz addressed item dealing with Comments appropriate commemoration in memory of Library Commissioner Alaniz re: Louese G. Davies. He advised that he and the Commission had Library shelf planned to have a memorial shelf in the Library with a fr L.G.Davies plaque in her honor. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to approve Memorial Library Shelf as outlined. The quality of workmanship performed by contractors for various street improvements was discussed. Inspections have been made and all work is being performed satisfactorily. Discussion was and Donna Beth. enough to allow Mr. Bob Metcalf is not the main intersections is held regarding traffic signal at Gladstone Apparently, the signal is not timed long safe crossing. addressed this item issue, pedestrians the big problem. stating that the signal crossing in between the Lib shelf appvd Discussion street re- pair work Disc signal @ Gldstone & Donna Beth Comments B. Metcalf Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Rfrd to unanimously carried by roll call* that staff draft a letter staff to Pete Schabarum requesting synchronization of the signal and further that staff review the area in question in order to alleviate the problems. 03/05/90 PAGE SIX Discussion was held regarding the oil spill that occurred at Disc Owl Rock Owl Rock. Mr. Mike Broome, Vice President of Owl Rock, oil spill addressed the Council and advised that all proper procedures were followed and that any costs incurred by the City will be reimbursed. Mayor Moses also questioned the possibility of the City Wtr testing being reimbursed by the State for testing of wells and discussion reservoirs due to the malathion spraying. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Flag brackets unanimously carried by roll call* that staff be directed to to be placed replace/install necessary flag brackets along Foothill Fthll Blvd Blvd., in order that American Flags can be displayed during appropriate holidays. Councilman Latta then discussed articles in the Western City Articles magazine and the Los Angeles Business Journal regarding the lauding City's community improvement programs and that Azusa has Azusa been named as the tenth fastest growing City. Copies of the articles will be made available at the Library for citizens' perusal. Councilman Stemrich then discussed a,letter to the editor that appeared in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 26th, allegedly written by Jose Martinez. He advised that the City Clerk had contacted Mr. Martinez and requested that he appear at the meeting to substantiate his claims in the letter. Mr. Martinez advised that he did not write any letter; further that he only speaks Spanish. Councilman Stemrich then read the letter and refuted each item as presented. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call* that the Planning Commission be directed to study the area around the intersections of Sierra Madre and Azusa Avenue for possible re -zoning to CF (Community Facilities) to upgrade the entrance to the Canyon. Councilwoman Avila discussed the policy that Councilmembers not invite employees, Boardmembers or Commissioners to candidates' fund raising events. She wanted to clarify the policy in that these individuals could not be formally invited, however, if they wish to attend as private citizens, without being solicited to do so, there is no problem. Councilwoman Avila discussed the need for a meeting' with staff and Council to critique the earthquake that recently occurred. A Policy should be formulated that addresses all disasters and Council's role during the disaster. It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* that such a policy be prepared; further that when staff has assessed damages from a disaster, that as soon as is feasible, staff will meet with the Council to update them on actions taken. Ltr to Editor discussion Ping Comm to study area near canyon for rezoning Discussion policy of in- viting Bd & Comm membrs to fund rai- sers Critique w/ staff of earthquake damages & policy formation Councilman Latta apprised the audience that since Council Discussion adopted a higher reward for the apprehension and conviction graffiti of graffiti perpetrators, several successful cases have come reward pgm to fruition. Possibility of these matters being referred to the Crimestoppers for negotiation of the reward was discussed. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COUNCIL AT 10:34 P.M. CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY 03/05/90 PAGE SEVEN CRA convnd w/Cncl Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8822 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MARCH 5, 1990, 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 Stemrich, seconded by lCouncilwoman/Director Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NARANJO TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:35 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:05 P.M. Moved by Director Stemrich, seconded by Director Latta and Negotiation unanimously carried by roll call* to authorize staff to stlment appvd negotiate with Valley Craft in accordance with the report as Valley Craft outlined in Closed Session, and if the parties agree, to accept that as a settlement. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Latta and unanimously carried* to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:08 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8823 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2442 * Indicates Councilman Naranjo absent 03/05/90 PAGE EIGHT