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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
1 FEBRUARY 4, 1991 - 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 Father Ed Landreau of the Saint of
Frances of Rome Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Caswell, Director
of Finance Craig, Director of Utilities Hsu, Police Chief
Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director
'of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz,
Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment
Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Treasurer
Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
The meeting was dedicated to our troops in Saudi Arabia. Mtg dedcctd
With that thought in mind, the Azusa Talent Town performed to troops &
for the Council and residents with a patriotic theme. The Talent Town
group was lauded for their performance. performance
Miss Azusa, Kelly English, presented tickets to the Council Miss Azusa
for the Miss Azusa Scholarship Pancake Breakfast, to be held Pancake
February 10, 1991, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon, at the bkfst
Azusa Woman's Club. She invited all residents to attend
this worthwhile fund raising event.
Councilman Stemrich presented a Certificate of Appreciation Cert of
to Mr. Bill Estes, of Fiesta Parade Floats, one of the Apprec B.
Rose Bowl float builders based in Azusa, and advised that he Estes
had won four trophies out of six floats that he had built.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc.
Mr. Edward J. Dario, District Manager of the Azusa/Glendora E. J. Dario
Automobile Club, addressed Council advising of the potential Rte 39 Az
official closure of State Highway 39 - Azusa Canyon, by Cnyn clo-
CALTRANS. The Automobile Club is very displeased with this sure
proposed action and requested any assistance the City could
afford to stop the closure and have CALTRANS repair the road
for use by motorists.
Discussion was held regarding this proposed closure and that
it would create a hardship on the motorists traveling to
various ski and recreation resorts and that it should be
repaired and restored.
It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that a
Resolution be prepared opposing the closure of that portion
of Highway 39 by CALTRANS and that it should be repaired and
restored; further that staff communicate with the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting an audit on
services received from funds levied for off-site parking on
Highway 39, with the possibility of some of those funds
being allocated to the State for the repair of that highway.
Discussion
Reso to be
prepared &
comm to Bd
of Suprvsrs
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council supporting their Comments
action on re -opening Highway 39. He further discussed the A. Morales
possibility of using a portion of the landfill for dumping HWY 39 &
by Azusa residents, only, since it looks like the landfill landfill
will be closing its doors.
Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council and announced that he
is a member of a newly formed organization known as Citizens
for a Better Azusa. At one of their meetings they discussed
the possible waste transfer station; that they are neither
for or against it, as there are many questions which need to
be answered, and requested that a Town Hall meeting be held
to discuss this issue.
General discussion was held regarding the holding of a Town
Hall meeting on this issue. That perhaps a meeting could be
held after conceptual plans were received from the
consultant. Also discussion held regarding the Eagle
Mountain project and the Amboy project, one of which will
prevail, but not both.
�It was consensus of Council that staff set a Town Hall
meeting two or three weeks after conceptual plans have been
received and request representatives from both Amboy and
Eagle Mountain to attend same.
L. Zamora
re: org Citi-
zens fr Btr
Azusa req fr
Town Hall mtg
re: transfer
station
Discussion
Town Hall mtg
aftr plans ar
recd
Mr. Robert Conley addressed Council and commended the R. Conley
Crossing Guards in the City. He further requested City busses
information on the busses in the City and when they will
commence service. His question was responded to by the City
Administrator.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 10 was
approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by
Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of Items G-1, G-3, G-7, G-8, and
G-9, which were considered under the Special Call portion of
the Agenda; further, Item G-4 to reflect an abstention by
Councilman Stemrich.
1. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
2. The 1989-90 Fiscal Year budget contained several severe
cuts, of which the position of Emergency Services
Coordinator and the 20% reduction of part time
personnel were both reinstated. However, the Computer
Services Manager's reduction remained in force and the
following resolution was adopted to realign that
position to its appropriate level.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8888 TO REALIGN THE SALARY OF
ONE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT POSITION
3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
02/04/91 PAGE TWO
Cons Cal
appvd, Items
G-1, 3, 7, 8
& 9 Spec Call
Stemrich
abstain G-4
Spec Call
Realign
Comp Svcs
Mgr's salary
Res. #8892
realigning
salary
Spec Call
4. Human Resources
Action Items were
approved as follows: Pers Items
EMPLOYEE STEP
INCREASE AND
PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./
RECOMMENDATIONS
perm status
NAME
STATUS
EFFECTIVE
D. Chudyk
Step 3
12/24/90
M. Gutierrez
PermStat/2
01/17/91
F. Chavez
Step 4
01/04/91
M. Keefe
Step 5
01/13/91
M. Powell
PermStat/4
12/22/90
T. Smith
Step 2
08/09/90
R. Calivo
Step 3
01/24/91
R. Gomez
Step 3
02/01/91
P. Olivarez
Step 3
01/19/91
C. Taylorson
Step 5
01/16/91
NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments
NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
J. Malin, Jailer 02/05/91
PROMOTIONS Promotions
NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
D. Bragg, Senior Plans Examiner 01/23/91
M. Orta, Community Services Officer 02/05/91
J. Stanton, Street Maint.Wrkr III/Equip Oper 02/05/91
P. Lavin, Line Mechanic Supervisor 02/05/91
TERMINATIONS Terminations
NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
NONE TO REPORT
(Councilman Stemrich abstaining)
5. George Caswell has been performing the duties of City Contract w/
Administrator for the past four months in a competent G. Caswell
and professional manner. A contract was approved
providing for compensation as established by the
Council for the City Administrator position.
6. Pursuant to Council authorization, staff solicited Az substation
informal bids for the construction of the Azusa additions
substation additions. One bid was received, and after Mass Elect.
negotiations and modifications to the plans, was
awarded to Mass Electric, in the amount of $607,000.00
and its execution authorized.
7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Spec Call
Spec Call
9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call
10. 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 8993
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8994
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as
AT 8.:35 P.M. CRA
02/04/91 PAGE THREE
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:39 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
No bus APFA
FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Ord./Spec.Res
Mr. Art West addressed item relating to proposed Resolutions
A. West
relating to the Air Quality Element to the General Plan;
Neg Dec fr
specifically relating to the Negative Declaration and who
Air Quality
prepared it. His questions were answered by Community
Element
Development Director Bruckner.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Resolutions
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to delay
delayed fr
action on proposed Resolutions relating to the creation of
input frm
an Air Quality Element to the General Plan in order that
businesses
staff survey the community to ascertain who might be
effected by future proposals in the plan and that they be
allowed some input into the Element, even if the Public
Hearing process has to be reopened in order to do so.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Info on Air
unanimously carried by roll call that this item be placed on Qual-Hot Line
the Agenda Hot Line.
SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items
NONE None
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call
Ms. Yolanda Trejo pulled Agenda item dealing with the Y. Trejo
approval of the Minutes of the January 21, 1991. She stated Min in error
that at the meeting of January 7th, a pedestrian actuated re: trfc sgnl
signal was approved for the intersection of Dalton and @ Dltn & Fthl
Foothill, however the January 21st meeting reflected that to budget
funds were going to placed in the Capital Improvement Budget
for 1991-92 for this signal.
Discussion was held and explanation given to Mrs. Trejo Discussion
relating to the fact that there are no funds budgeted at & explanation
this time for the signal and that is why it was placed in that Minutes
the next budget, that the signal was approved, however, are correct
funds need to be budgeted for it. The Minutes reflect what
actually was done at the meeting; that they are correct.
Further discussion relating to the accuracy of the Minutes Further
,and that the signal was approved and should be installed; discussion
ramifications involved if the signal is not in place and re: signal
a fatality occurs at the site; possibility of reallocating funds on
funds in the budget at this time for the installation of the next Agenda
signal. The Mayor then requested that this item be placed
on the next Agenda for report on funding possibilities.
It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Min appvd
Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to
approve the Minutes of the January 21st meeting as written.
02/04/91 PAGE FOUR
At the December 3rd meeting, Council authorized the
construction of security fencing and gates at the
police facility. After further evaluation, it was felt
that chain link fencing both in front of the station
facing Alameda and the south side facing Foothill Blvd.
would create an unsightly condition. A six foot block
wall, stucco coated and capped to match the walls in
place at the City Hall was recommended. Costs,
however, will be $12,240.00 higher than formerly approved,
and if funds are not available in the General Fund, Asset
Seizure funds could be used.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the
use of Asset Seizure Funds for the additional cost for the
block wall; further that contract for the construction of
the wall be awarded to Mission Fence and Patio Builders, at
a cost of $15,570.00 and the contract for the electronic
security gate be awarded to Alynco Company, at a cost of
$16,490.16.
The City must allocate $135,409.00 of 1991-92 Community
Development Block Grant Funds. The following allocations
were submitted for approval:
Handyman Program.. ..... .
.. •.. ..$50,000.00
Street improvements on Soldano (lstto llth).$50,450.00
Program Administration.......................$34,959.00
Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that the traffic
signal on Dalton could be installed using the funds
currently allocated for street improvements. He also
requested that a signal be installed at Soldano and Foothill
as the traffic is worse than at Dalton. He stated that the
funds allocated for Program Administration could be used for
a signal at Soldano and Foothill. However, he then stated
that if stop signs were installed, the City could save money
and still solve the problem.
It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor
Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to defer this
item to the next Council meeting for further evaluation.
Security
fencing @
PD changed
to block wall
w/need for
addtnl funds
Asset seizure
funds appvd
Contracts to
Mission Fence
& Alynco
CDBG Pgm
for FY 91-
92
Comments
A. Morales
CDBG funds
dfrd for re-
evaluation
Final Map No. 49112 pertains to the subdivision of Final Map
property located at the northwest corner of Citrus and 49112 -
Foothill, Lewis Homes, for the construction of Lewis Homes
residential condominium townhomes. The map is in
conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act and City
requirements.
Mr. Art West addressed this issue and requested information Questions
on the density and as far as he was concerned, townhomes are A. West
still apartments.
City Administrator and Community
addressed this issue and advised
homes would be single family detached
our current zoning does not address,
(PUD zoning) for that purpose, only,
—as condominiums.
'Further questions were responded to
relating to this matter.
Development Director Response
Mr. West that the Caswell &
units but that since Bruckner
homes on small lots,
they are categorized
posed by Mr. West
It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Final Map
Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to 49112 appvd
approve Final Map No. 49112 and authorize its recordation.
02/04/91 PAGE FIVE
A grant of easement has been prepared for Azusa Rock's
Grant of
conveyor system, which has been reviewed and revised by
Easement fr
the City Attorney. The term of the easement will run
Az Rock
in conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit issued
conveyor belt
to Azusa Rock for the conveyor and haul road.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
Grant of
and carried by roll call to approve the easement, authorize
Easement
its execution and recordation. Mayor Moses and Councilman
appvd
Alexander dissenting.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Oth Bus/Cncl
Discussion was held regarding supporting the President's
Supprt Pres
position in the Persian Gulf and supporting our troops
Bush & troops
fighting there. A proposed resolution in support of our
military forces in the Middle East was presented.
Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated his support
Comments
of the President, and the fact that there is some concern
A. Morales
that Saddam Hussein might use chemical warfare.
Mr. Yolanda Trejo addressed this item and requested that she
Y. Trejo
be allowed to read the Resolution in full, as it is a very
read Reso
touching tribute to our men and women in the Middle East.
in full
She then proceeded to read the Resolution for the benefit of
the audience.
City Clerk, Adolph Solis, was lauded and applauded for his Solis lauded
expressive eloquence in preparing the Resolution and, once fr Reso
again, confirmed the fact that he is the City's incomparable
Poet Laureate.
�Mayor Moses then offered the resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN Res. #8995
SUPPORT OF OUR MILITARY FORCES IN THE MIDDLE EAST support
troops in
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo that Middle East
resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Sprt Monro -
unanimously carried by roll call to support the City of via's stand
Monrovia's stand in opposing Senate Bill 52, the San SB 52
Gabriel Valley Toxic Cleanup and Groundwater Management
Agency.
Discussion was held regarding possible donation of $1,000.00 Donation to
to the VFW to aid them in purchasing Flags for display on VFW for Flags
Foothill Blvd., until the Middle East crisis has ended.
Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue commending the VFW for A. Morales
,all their work in displaying the Flags. He realized that entire city
they did need monetary help, but thought instead of the City shd donate
donating the funds, it would be better if the residents funds
made contributions; possibly displaying a large thermometer
in front of the City Hall marking progress achieved in
raising the needed funds.
Discussion was held regarding Mr. Morales' suggestion and Discussion
that it would be very beneficial if the whole City was
involved in such a campaign.
02/04/91 PAGE SIX
The Mayor stated that raising funds was a good idea, City to do -
however, the VFW still needed funds immediately and he made nate $1,000
the motion to allocate $1,000.00 from the City for the to VFW
Flags. His motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander; (failed)_
however the motion failed by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
Feasibility
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO
Rpt re: San
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Gab dvlpmnt
�It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by
Entire city
Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that
involved in
the entire City be involved to raise funds for the Flags,
raisng fnds
that the monies be held by the City Clerk's Office and that
the VFW be able to draw on the reserves when they need to
replenish Flags.
Solicitations
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and
Sponsor fr
unanimously carried by roll call that the City become a
Latino Youth
sponsor for the Second Annual Latino Youth Conference to be
Confrnc @
held at Citrus College on April 18, 1991, at a cost of
Citrus
$100.00.
Discussion was held regarding the possible closure of the No Police
landfill and the revenues the City will be losing in that cuts due to
event. The Mayor wanted to ensure that the Police landfill
Department would not be involved in any cuts due to loss of closure
revenues. Other members of the Council stated that all discussion
City departments would have to be considered and that such a
"no cuts" policy for the Police Department was not
businesslike; further that our reserves were diminishing at
a fast pace due to outstanding litigation.
It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Motion
Alexander that no Police cuts would be considered due to the failed
i
closure of the landfill. Motion failed by the following
vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Plaques fr
unanimously carried by roll call that Plaques be prepared J. O'Shea
for former Planning Commissioner Jessie O'Shea and Cultural & G. Lopez
and Historical Landmark Commissioner Gus Lopez.
Discussion was held regarding developing the east side of Dvlpmnt on
San Gabriel from Foothill to Sixth Street. San Gab disc
Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that people Comments
are not shopping in this area any more, they shop outside of A. Morales
the City. He did not see why we should be spending millions
to purchase land and develop that area since no one would
shop there, monies would be better used to put in a new pool
for the youth of the City.
It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by
Feasibility
Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call
Rpt re: San
Redevelopment Director prepare a feasibility study for
Gab dvlpmnt
,that
developing the area in question.
It was consensus of Council that a meeting be set with
Meet w/Casden
Casden to discuss apartment development presently scheduled
re: dvlpmnt
for that area and costs/ramifications if the City were to
repurchase that property.
Discussion was held regarding solicitations at local
Solicitations
establishments by "so-called" Veteran organizations. There
Vet outfits
have been numerous complaints from the citizens because of
this activity.
02/04/91 PAGE SEVEN
Police Chief Nelson gave a brief report on the activities of Report by
the organization known as the National Organization on Chief Nelson
Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs, doing business as the National
American Veterans, the United States Veterans Association,
the Homeless Organization for People Everywhere and Aid for
Abused and Battered Women Foundation. He requested Council
consideration to authorize the City Administrator to
immediately suspend the charitable solicitation permit held
by them, and also requested Council to initiate revocation
proceedings to permanently revoke the solicitation license
for these various organizations. He cited some of the
problems other cities have had with these organizations and
how they suspended their permits. These solicitors display
aggressive verbal behavior, some are intoxicated, they block
the ingress and egress at local establishments and are rude
and intimidating. Apparently, these solicitors receive 30%
of the day's take and the rest of the money is not accounted
for; however, none of the Veterans organizations receive any
portion of it. The cities of Los Angeles and Laverne have
requested an audit of their financial statements, but, to
date, have received negative results.
City Attorney Thorson advised the Council that in view of Admonishments
the report presented by Chief Nelson, that the City City Atty
Administrator now had the necessary tools to suspend the
charitable solicitation permits of these organizations. He
further admonished the Council that when and if these
permits are revoked, the organizations had the right of
appeal, which is to the City Council; and in order not
compromise the Council's position, that no comments be made
at this time relating to any of the aspects of this issue.
The citizens were warned of con artists preying on the
Citizens
public with various scams, such as gold, oil, etc., and to
warned re:
be forewarned; that if uncertain to call the Police
con artists
Department to ascertain the credibility of these ventures.
Discussion was held on the possibility of purchasing Flags
Poss purch
representing all the countries that are supporting the
Flags of all
United States in the military action in the Persian Gulf,
countries in -
possibly having these Flags displayed at a patriotic rally.
volved in the
Further, that all the police black and white vehicles are
war & Amer
displaying the American Flag on the rear window of their
Flag decals
vehicles in support of our troops in the Middle East, and
on cty vehs
that these Flag decals will be available for all City
vehicles.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue of solicitation, and
Comments
advised that when the solicitor was arrested at Foothill
A. Morales
Shopping Center, that he was a witness to that action.
solicitations
Mr. Naranjo discussed the fact that in the event the
landfill has to close, because they must provide an
Environmental Impact Report, which will take from one to two
years to conclude, and with the problems from the Water
Board and the Courts, that the City will be losing
approximately one to two million dollars in revenue for
fiscal year 1991-92. Further, our trash hauler will have
to raise fees because of alternate sites for dumping. All
of this taken into consideration, as well as our decreasing
'economy and loss of revenues from businesses closing their
doors, we must consider tightening our budget more than
ever and would recommend a freeze on any expenditures that
are not currently in the budget.
Discussion
revenue probs
closure of
landfill &
decrsng eco-
nomy
Councilman Alexander suggested that possibly some budget Closer look
items that have been assumed should be reconsidered for at budget
validity, and or have the Finance Director report on those assumptions
assumptions for review by the Council for possible changes.
Further discussion was held regarding this issue.
02/04/91 PAGE EIGHT
Discussion
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis
and unanimously carried by roll call to freeze all non -
budgeted expenditures.
Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON FEBRUARY 4, 1991, PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a)
Moved by Mayor Moses, 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:20 P.M.
Freeze on
non -budget
expenditures
Res. #8996
Closed Sess
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:46 P.M. Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Adjourn to
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to February 2/13/91 @
13, 1991, at 7:00 P.M. in the Library Auditorium. Lib Aud
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:48 P.M.
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NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8997
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2459
02/04/91
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