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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 3, 1990 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL — REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 3, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. IIi The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session The 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 Ruth Sheff of the Light and Life Invocation Christian School. ROLL CALL - Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Caswell, Director of Finance Craig, Utilities Director Hsu, Police Chief Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Senior Planner Watrous, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project Manager Lyman, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Public Information Officer Cooper, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Councilman Dangleis presented a proclamation to Linda Bean Proclamation for her services to the City as Chairperson of the Golden L. Bean Days Committee. Councilman Naranjo presented a plaque to Jessie Coffer in Plaque to appreciation for being Honored Citizen of the 1990 Golden J. Coffer Days festivities. Councilman Alexander presented a plaque to Leo Nasser in Plaque to appreciation for being Honored Citizen of the 1990 Golden L. Nasser Days festivities. This meeting was dedicated to the memory of Messrs. Joe Mtg dedicated Bingo and Bill Jones, who recently passed away; also, a to J. Bingo moment of silence was held. It was consensus of Council & B. Jones that appropriate special recognition be prepared and presented to their families. oved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Item brought nanimously carried by roll call to bring forward agenda t forward tem regarding the recycling trailer at San Gabriel and 9th recycling Street. Discussion was held with entire Council agreeing trailer @ that this trailer is a eyesore. It was then moved by Mayor 9th & San Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously Gabriel carried by roll call that staff negotiate with the owners of this trailer to move the trailer to the back of building. City Administrator assured the Council that there would be no need to negotiate because the enforcement of the Design Review Plan would accomplish relocation of the trailer. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Art Morales addressed City Hall be flown at the City passes away. He staff to investigate such Pub.Prtc. Council requesting that flags at Comments half mast when any veteran in A. Morales suggested that this be referred -to a possibility. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by flags to be Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to flown @ create a policy recognizing local veterans that have passed half mass away by flying the flags at half mast. Further, that proper Veterans notification be given to veteran groups. Mr. Louis Zamora addressed Council calling the Mayor to task Comments for alleged bigoted remarks made by a woman companion who L. Zamora was with him at the Bob's Burgers Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving Robert Connelly, who was also at the Thanksgiving dinner, Comments addressed Council thanking them for their help in serving R. Connelly the less fortunate and also thanked the Mayor for removing Thanksgiving the offensive woman from the scene. purchase after advertising. Mayor Moses explained the circumstances of why he appeared Comments at the restaurant with this woman. He had received a call Mayor Moses from her requesting a ride to the dinner. He stated he did not know her and was not responsible for her actions. Delmar Walters addressed Council seeking assistance in Mr. Walters closing the dumps and landfills in the area, such as, BKK, closure of Spadra, Puente Hills and Azusa Landfill. He presented dumps Council with a peitition and three resolution from other cities in support of these closures. .Discussion was held regarding the different methods of disposing of rubbish in the San Gabriel Valley. Councilman Stemrich stated that when and if Mr. Walters could come up with some solutions to the problems of disposing of the -rubbish then he would sign a resolution supporting closure of the dumps. One of the suggestions as a solution to the disposing of rubbish was a waste by rail plan. Councilman Alexander stated that the reason we don't have waste by rail is because the landfill has a strong economic base and until money can be transferred out of the landfill and into waste by rail, and until the communities get serious about closing the dummps, waste by rail plan is never going to come about. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 was approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call vote with the exception of Item G-13, which was considered under the the Special Call portion of the Agenda; further that Item G-6 be removed from the Agenda. Discussion disposal of rubbish Waste by rail Cons Cal appvd, Item G-13 Spec Call, Item G-6 removed 1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of Min appvd November 13, 1990, and the regular meeting of November 19, 1990, were approved as written. 2. Specifications for the construction of additional Specs constr overhead distribution lines were approved and the City overhead Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. Finalized distribution packets will be available for,.prospective bidders to lines purchase after advertising. 3. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on Bid award November 20th for the substation expansion. No bids substation were received. All prospective bidders who purchased expansion plans advised that more time was needed to prepare the No bids bid proposal. In view of time constraints, approval received was given to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization was given to solicit proposals from existing bidders list. 12/03/90 PAGE TWO 4ti 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE Y. Covarrubias Step 5 12/05/90 V. Padilla Step 3 11/30/90 C. Davis PermStat 11/07/90 5. Power Sales Agreement between Idaho Power Company and Pwr sales the City for purchase of 3 megawatts and associatd Agmt Idaho energy until the year 2009, was approved and Power Co. its execution was authorized, further authorization was given to the Utilities Director to execute the Supplemental Agreement when it becomes available. 6. REMOVED FROM AGENDA Removed 7. Contract for Project No. 90-22 and 90-26, sewer Bid award improvements, Phase I, was awarded to O. D. Beavers,, Proj 90-22 lowest bider, in the amount of $270,000.00, and its O.D. Beavers execution authorized. Bid opening was held in the;City Clerk's Office on November 20th and thirteen bids were received. 8. Plans and specifications for Project No. 90-29, Plans & specs Improvement of Sixth St. from Virginia Ave. to San Proj 90-29 Gabriel Ave. were approved and the City Clerk was Improvement directed to advertise for bids. This project consists Sixth Street of installing curbs, gutters, handicap access ramps and complete reconstruction of the pavement. 9. Plans and specifications for Project No. 90-04B, Alosta Plan & specs Avenue Overlay was approved and the City Clerk was Proj 90-04B directed to advertise for bids. This project consists Alosta Ave of asphalt concrete overlay on Alosta from Rockvale to Overlay Calera. 10. A significant problem exists involving the security of the police facility parking area, office trailer, evidence room, and west side of the main building due to civilians driving and walking through the area, as well as thefts from vheicles. Approval was given to allocate $20,000, half of the necessary funds, with the other half being provided from the asset seizure account, to provide security fencing and gates for the entire parking area and carports. 11. The Human Resources Division has the responsibility for all employee related programs, such as recruitments, employee benefits, collective bargaining, employee processing, Personnel Board functions and risk management. A severe backlog of work is being experienced due to the need for additional clerical assistance. Approval was given to increase the Administrative Clerk II to temporary full time for the remainder of the fiscal year using salary savings already developed in that division. �2. At the meeting of November 19, 1990, the Council requested that the rules of order be amended to provide that (1) speakers fill out cards requesting to speak on agenda items and (2) that speakers on all items be provided with five minutes to speak without interruption by questions or comments from Councilmembers. The following resolution was adopted: Security fencing for P.D. Admin Clrk II to temporary full time H.R. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8968 CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF Rules of CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Conduct 13. SPECIAL CALL Spec Call 12/03/90 PAGE THREE 14. The County of Los Angeles has developed a program to bond against the Agency's housing set-aside allocation. The goal is to provide up front capital for housing rehabilitation programs. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8969 APPROVING A HOUSING FINANCE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION Cooperation WITH THE COUNTY .OF IAS ANGELES AND AUTHORIZING THE Agmt w/Co MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF of L.A. ` THE CITY OF AZUSA A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, AND THE CITY OF AZUSA. 15. Approval was given to the Azusa Youth Club to hold Azusa Youth three fund raising boxing shows at the VFW Hall, on Club boxing December 8, 1990; January 18, 19 and 20, 1991; and shows appvd February 2 and 3, 1991. 16. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a Treasurer's balance of $14,706,119.40, as of October 31, 1990, was Financial received and filed. I Stmt 17. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by therCity was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8970 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl convned JOINTLY AT 8:36 P.M. w/CRA CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed sale of certain real property in the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area, consisting of 3.5 acres generally bounded by Foothill Boulevard to the south, San Gabriel Avenue on the west, the AT&SF Railroad to the north And Azusa Avenue on the east. The Mayor/Chairman declared the hearing re -opened. Redevelopment Director advised that this item is a revision of the Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and DeRosa Centennial.Arssociates which reduces the sales price of the site by amount equal to the cost for which the Agency would ave to have reimbursed the Developer. It also changes provisions in the DDA so that the Developer is now required to complete the infrastructure improvements and utility relocations at the Developer's expense. Cont Joint Pub Hrg sale of propty in CBD Hrg re -opened Testimony Steel Mayor/Chairman Moses questioned the amount of money that Testimony the City has involved in this project and also the amount Moses the developer has spent. Redevelopment Director Steel responded that the net cost of Response the City is $3,773,764.00, and that the developer cost is Steel $626,236.00 to purchase the land but will put about six or seven million dollars in building the project. testimony was solicited but none received. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Hrg closed Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING OPERATING Res. #8971 MEMORANDUM NO. 2 TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT Appvg opera - AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND DEROSA ting Memo No. CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATES. 2, DeRosa 12/03/90 PAGE FOUR -Fi ,a Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL14MBERS: NONE Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #759 AZUSA APPROVING OPERATING MEMORANDUM NO. 2 TO THE Appvg opera - DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE ting Memo No. AGENCY AND DEROSA CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATES 2, DeRosa Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recsd CONTINUED AT 8:47 P.M. CRA cont THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:42 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. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A VARIANCE AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 741 GLEN LYN DRIVE (VARIANCE CASE NO. V- 90-08 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-90-167) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED PUBLIC HE ING - on the possible revocation of Special Use Permit granted by Resolution No. 3546, and as modified by Resolution No. 8553, Azusa Rock Company, 3901 Fish Canyon Road. The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. 12/03/90 PAGE FIVE No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Res. #8972 Denying Variance & Precise Plan 741 Glen Lyn Drive Sched Items Cont Pub Hrg Spec Use Prmt Azusa Rock Hrg reopnd Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue advising that the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing in July of 1990, under City Council direction, to review the conditional use permit. At that hearing there was no .opposition voiced and that the Planning Commission recommended no action because they were in compliance. when the Council reviewed the matter, it was referred back to the Planning Commission to review the adequacy of the revegetation and also the location of the crusher. Subsequently, another hearing was held before the Commission and it recommended that monthly reports be provided on the progress of the revegetation of the slopes for a period of one year; that the language be amended regarding the crusher so that it be shielded from adjoining properties rather than placing it underground, creating a berm from rock or dirt to surround it; further that the conditional use permit be reviewed on an annual basis by staff and the Commission rather than every two years. Testimony Bruckner Questions posed by Council were addressed by Community Discussion Development Director relating to the underground crusher and amended language in Planning Commission's recommendation. Mr. Tom Davis, Environmental Manager of Azusa hock, Testimony addressed the issue stating that he had prepared an original T. Davis copy of the transcript of the Planning Commission Hearing of September 12, 1990, for presentation into the Record. He stated that Azusa Rock concurred with the findings of the Planning Commission and had no other presentation to make. Mr. Davis responded to questions posed by the Council Discussion relating to the revegetation process and invited all members of the Council to visit the establishment at any time. Mr. Tom Sheedy, General Manager of Azusa Rock, addressed the Council in response to questions by the Council relating to possible citing of the company by the AQMD, of which he answered in the negative. Further discussion ensued between Mr. Sheedy and the Council. Mr. Robert Connelly addressed this issue and stated that all the digging at the site will never return to normal. Ms. Barbara Mee addressed the issue stating that she lives in Glendora, downwind from the rock operation and receives all the dust particles. She further stated that Azusa Rock had received a notice of violation from the AQMD in September of 1990. She cited other agencies that were against the rock quarry operation. Testimony T. Sheedy Comments R. Connelly Comments B. Mee Council then requested a copy of alleged violation wherein Discussion the Rock Quarry was cited in September of 1990. It was established that the date of information requested was in September of 1990, however, the violation was issued in November of 1986. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed this issue stating that tearing Comments down the mountain was not ecologically sound; that the J. McJunkin mountains were being destroyed. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council and stated that the Comments City should not consider financial gain from the rock R. Legault quarry, but the dangers that the pollutants are causing the citizens. Further discussion was held regarding this issue. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. 12/03/90 PAGE SIX The Mayor then read a lengthy report regarding issues Report read relating to other rock quarry operations, and concluded by by Moses stating that with all this criteria the City Council could revoke the conditional use permit. Further discussion was held regarding report read by the Discussion Mayor, as well as health and safety issues and compliance ,:to all conditions of the conditional user permit. ;It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Revoke CUP )aAlexander that the conditional use permit be revoked. (failed) ];Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Appv CUP Councilman Stemrich to modify Resolution Numbers 3546 and Az Rock 8553 as recommended by the Planning Commission and to direct as modified the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Motion passed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of conditional use permit C-89- Pub Hrg 20, Precise Plan of Design P-89-181 and Environmental Impact Conveyor Report EIR-89-3, Azusa Rock Company, to allow construction system Az of a conveyor belt system and access road, on the property Rock located at 3901 Fish Canyon Road. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the Hrg opened affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 15th, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting the property on November 15th, 1990. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this issue Testimony and stated that the Planning Commission had approved this Bruckner matter, however, the Council appealed the action of the Planning Commission, because it felt that the issues should be addressed at a Council meeting. The conveyor was required to be constructed as a condition of approval of City Council Resolution No. 8553, which intended to mitigate some of the impacts associated with the ongoing operations of the Azusa Rock Quarry. The conveyor and truck haul road were required to alleviate noise, dust and traffic impacts caused by truck traffic serving the quarry along Encanto Parkway. The use of the conveyor system would also reduce on-site activity levels by transporting rock to the Owl Rock and Cal Mat quarries for processing. He then described the route for the conveyor system; discussed elements of the EIR and truck traffic. Community Development Director then responded to questions Discussion posed by Council which dealt with the rock quarry operation itself as well as the conveyor system, and specific elements of the EIR. 'Mr. Tim Lattimer, Senior Project Manager, EIR consultant, Testimony addressed the Council and responded to questions regarding T. Lattimer the EIR relative to historic sites, endangered animals and removal of certain vegetation. Specific details on the number of species of birds/animals characteristic to the area was discussed and that the biologists had only viewed three or four, however, that did not confirm that they were not there; that construction would cause them to relocate. Mr. Tom Davis of Azusa Rock addressed the Council and Testimony advised that the conveyor system was mandated by the City T. Davis 12/03/90 PAGE SEVEN Council as part of the conditional use permit for the rock quarry operation. He explained the alignment of the conveyor belt and discussed all aspects of the complete system. He then advised that the conveyor belt would replace the trucks that are currently hauling materials across the river and thus eliminating emissions from those trucks, and that the construction of the conveyor belt and the haul road would facilitate removal of truck traffic on Todd Avenue from Owl Rock's plant. He also wished to advise the Council that no endangered species of either plant or 'animal were found at the site. He also stated that the AQMD had advised that the conveyor would require having a minimum of eleven spray bars on the belt; that the national trail road would not be affected, they were passing it by. Mr. Davis then responded to particular questions posed by Discussion the Council; Mr. Sheedy, also responded to their questions, dealing with truck traffic, oil spills, etc. City Administrator Caswell then explained the Environmental Impact Report and advised the process and manner by which to challenge the findings. Further discussion was held regarding the EIR with Council and consultant, Mr. Lattimer, and that Councilmembers had received copies of the complete EIR some time back. Mr. Joe Medina addressed this issue and advised that he Comments realized that the Council was concerned with oil seepage J. Medina from trucks, however, there are many oil tanks stored on the premises that could very easily rupture, and should be monitored. He stated that other companies also had oil tanks stored at their place of businesses and should be checked. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council and asked that once Comments the haul road goes through, will Azusa Rock repair the R. Legault street on Todd and the on ramps of the freeway; further if the trucks will require tarps, and how long the biologists surveyed the site. Mr. Lattimer answered the question regarding the time Comments surveyed the area, which was three days. T. Lattimer Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that the Comments wildlife is very abundant, and that it seems to have A. Morales multiplied because of the rock and sand activity. Mr. Joe Medina re -addressed the Council and voiced his Comments concerns on the conveyor belt and that the belt would cause J. Medina a lot of dust. He was advised that the conveyor belt proposed would have at least eleven sprinklers to reduce the dust. Mr. Tom Davis responded to comments/questions voiced by Mr. Comments Medina and Mr. Legault. T. Davis Prior to the second and acting on the motion, the Mayor Statement requested information from the City Attorney relating to Moses other entities giving their approval to the conveyor and was advised that all permits were contingent upon Council approval. 12/03/90 PAGE EIGHT ., It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Hrg closed Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Naranjo to uphold the certification of Appv conveyor the Environmental Impact Report, and the approval of the system Conditional Use Permit and Precise Plan of Design as action recommended by the Planning Commission, and to direct the dfrd City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Prior to the second and acting on the motion, the Mayor Statement requested information from the City Attorney relating to Moses other entities giving their approval to the conveyor and was advised that all permits were contingent upon Council approval. 12/03/90 PAGE EIGHT ., Councilman Alexander then discussed communication received Comments. from Marlene Fox, Attorney for the City of Duarte, and did Alexander not appreciate some of the comments and that the communication was received prior to the meeting without time for appropriate perusal. — General discussion ensued. Councilman Stemrich then seconded Councilman Naranjo's motion. Motion passed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT COST APPEAL - of Guillermo Martinez for property declared a public nuisance located at 628 N. Cedarglen, Case No. 89-2235-M. City Clerk administered the Oath to Community Improvement Manager Rudisel prior to his giving testimony on this matter. He stated that the appellant was appealing costs of staff time and inspection costs, due to rental property inspection which disclosed fallen ceilings from water leaks, trash and debris, broken windows and a myriad of other problems. He also presented two sets of photographs fpr the record. Discussion Action on prior motion appvd Pub Nuis Cost Hrg Oath & Testi- mony Rudisel City Clerk administered the Oath to Mr. Guillermo Martinez Oath & Testi- prior to his giving testimony on the issue. He stated that mony G. the costs were too high and that he had complied with most Martinez of the conditions as stipulated. He further stated that other properties in the areas were in need of repair also. He felt that he could better use the money for repairs rather than pay these costs. Community Improvement Manager responded to questions posed Discussion by Council. Mr. Martinez was also questioned as to why he had not made the necessary repairs and corrections and he advised that money was a big factor as well as finding the time to do so. He said the repairs would eventually be done, and that he did not appreciate having inspectors tell him what needed to be done, as he knew what repairs were necessary. Community Improvement Manager advised that the inspections that are made are to see what progress has been made. He further responded to other questions posed by Council. Further discussion ensued between Mr. Martinez and the Council. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Appl denied and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and increase costs to date by $150.00, to pay for staff time and City Attorney costs in the appeal, thus making the confirmed costs to date $593.64; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Fermin and Alicia Villareal for property declared a public nuisance located at 221-223 S. Louise, Case No. 90-776-C. City Clerk administered the Oath to Community Improvement Manager prior to his giving testimony on the matter. He advised that the property was declared a public nuisance due to the unlawful use of a converted garage and travel trailer as rental units. The owners are not disputing the property conditions but that the income is needed from the rentals. He submitted photographs of the property in question. The appellants were not present to discuss the matter. _12/03/90 PAGE NINE Pub Nuis Appl Oath & Testi- mony Rudisel Appellants not @ mtg It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Appl denied Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and uphold the order to abate; futher directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. — SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilman Naranjo discussed item dealinag with donations to Discussion both Azusa and Gladstone High School Band Boosters. He had donations to no problem with the donations, but emphasized that both High Schools groups should approach the School District during budget sessions and request like amounts from the District, so that the City will not have to subsidize the Schools. It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Reallocate Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to funds for reallocate $10,000.00 that has been budgeted for a contract donations to with the Chamber of Commerce and reappropriate it in the High School amount of $5,000.00 each for each High School. Band Boosters OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL r Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding the East San Gabriel Valley Discussion Consortium hiring documented/undocumented workers. City ESGV Consor- Administrator advised that the Consortium is willing to work tium use of with the City and give assistance as needed for documented documented workers only. They cannot serve undocumented workers since workers they are Federally funded. Consideration of Certificates of Appreciation for all those Crtfcs of who worked and served dinners on Thanksgiving Day at Bob's Apprec for Burgers and to the owner of the restaurant. Before action volunteers could be taken citizen participation was requested by Louis Zamora. @ Bob's Mr. Louis Zamora addressed this item and stated that he Comments would like to see the list of the people who will be L. Zamora receiving these certificates. His rationale was that if the Mayor's companion were to receive a certificate, after her alleged misconduct, then it would invalidate all the hard work done by the other volunteers. Discussion was held regarding prospective recipients of the Discussion certificates and that they should have been listed on the Agenda. Also, that Taco Taco Restaurant also furnished free Thanksgiving dinners and should be recognized. Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council, again, stating that Comments he was not trying to antagonize any member of the Council. L. Zamora Mr. Ron Legault was not allowed to speak as he had not R. Legault submitted an interest card prior to the item being not alwd to discussed. speak Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue stating that it was Comments definitely in order for those who helped to receive A. Morales certificates of appreciation and he was in favor of it; also, that Taco Taco Restaurant should be lauded for their ' free dinners on Thanksgiving, as well. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Appv crtfcs o Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that appr & pLques Certificates of Appreciation be prepared for those for Bob's & inidividuals that worked at Bob's on Thanksgiving Day and Taco Taco that Plaques should be prepared for the owner and manager of Bob's Burgers; furthe that a Plaque be prepared for the owner of Taco Taco for their contributions as well. 12/03/90 PAGE TEN 17 I Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and HWY 39 road unanimously carried by roll call that CALTRANS be contacted repair work to perform necessary road work, such as striping, stop signs rfrd to CAL - and reflectors on Highway 39. TRANS Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call that former Resolution objecting to the redistricting of the Supervisorial Districts of Los Angeles County be re -activated and submitted to the County for attachment with their brief in opposition for submission to the Supreme Court. Councilman Alexander dissenting. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 12:59 A.M. Councilman/Director Naranjo 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 DECEMBER 3, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENTr CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 1:00 A.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 1:14 A.M. Supery re- distrctng res to County for submission to Supreme Court CRA convnd w/Cncl Res. #8973 Closed Sess Reconvened Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 1:15 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8974 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2459 12/03/90 :a PAGE ELEVEN 1-1