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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 4, 1991 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 41 1991 - 7:30 P.M. I The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the Call to Order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Geoffrey Craig, Director of Finance, Invocation City of Azusa. The meeting was dedicated to General Norman Schwartzkopf, Mtg dedicated commander of Desert Storm. to Gen. N. Schwartzkopf ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Naranjo absnt Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Naranjo excsd unanimously carried by roll call* to excuse Councilman Naranjo from the meeting. 'ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, Acting City Administrator 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. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The Mayor announced the names of those individuals who Fly the Flags donated funds to the "Fly the Flags" campaign. donations PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Al Fuentes, representative of SLAG, addressed the Al Fuentes Council relating to Regional Governance, which is a Regional comprehensive regional planning body, which makes policy in Governance limited areas of regional impact and manages a regional planning process. He gave a brief over -view of proposed regional reform and SCAG's involvement in air quality, transportation and other issues relevant to local jurisdictions. General discussion was held regarding this draft proposal Discussion with Council and Mr. Fuentes, relating to proposed budget, the need for such a policy organization as well as other issues. Ms. Darlyne Garofalo addressed the Council relative to the D. Garofalo downtown business section, primarily the east side of Azusa redev of Az Avenue. She questioned when redevelopment in that area Ave. would take place; the status of the Talley building and whether it was feasible or not for a restaurant to locate in that area. Redevelopment Director Steel responded to her questions as Response well as those posed by the Council. Steel Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Council and read names of R. Legault Azusa residents who are presently at Desert Storm. He parade for requested that the City welcome back the veterans by a returning ticker tape parade and possibly a carnival, and that local Vets organizations could help in coordinating such an effort. It was consensus of Council that the matter be referred to Rfrd to the Public Information Officer to coordinate such an event staff perhaps in conjunction with the Golden Days Parade. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and advised that the thermometer is in place adjacent to the marquee in front of City Hall, showing donations received for the "Fly the Flags" campaign. To date, approximately $800.00 has been received. He also hoped that some sort of celebration would be forthcoming for the returning veterans from Desert Storm. He further advised information on securing passes for space shuttle landings. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses, and unanimously carried by roll call vote* with the exception of Items G-2 and G-5, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 19, 1991, were approved as written. 2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 3. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has reviewed and determined that the upgrade of the Citrus and Alosta traffic signal project is eligible to receive Aid to Cities funds in the amount of $52,754.00. The project is underway and matching City funds have been budgeted. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING AN ALLOCATION AND PAYMENT OF COUNTY AID TO CITIES FUND 4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE C. Lee PermStat/Step 3 02/27/91 S. Donnelson Step 3 02/26/91 S. Hunt PermStat 02/17/91 J. Lopez PermStat 02/21/91 J. Salais PermStat 02/26/91 A. Petarra PermStat 02/21/91 T. Lewis Step 4 02/28/91 A. Muhlethaler PermStat 03/01/91 03/04/91 PAGE TWO A. Morales various items Cons Cal appvd, Items G-2 and G-5 Spec Call Min appvd Spec Call Aid to Cities for signal Citrus & Alosta Res. #91-05 req funds Pers Items Step inc./ perm status NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE M. Fuentes, Building Inspector 03/05/91 C. Sanders, Accounting Services Supervisor 03/05/91 J. Sanchez, Street Maintenance Worker II pending PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT TERMINATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE S. Southland, Police Officer 02/21/91 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 6. Authorization was given to purchase one F-350 3/4 ton Purch two truck and one F-350 cab and chassis, for the Utilities trucks L&W Department, from Foulger Ford, in the amount of Dept. $38,553.00. Three bids were received in the City Foulger Ford Clerk's Office on February 19, 1991. 7. Contract for Project No. 90-04C, Street Improvements, Bid award Phase III, was awarded to R. G. Construction, low Proj 90-04C bidder, in the amount of $37,107.00, and its execution R.G. Con - authorized. Fourteen bids were received in the City struction Clerk's Office on February 19, 1991. 8. Contract for Project Numbers 90-24, 90-25, 90-27 and Bid award 90-28, Sewer Improvements, Phase II, was awarded to Proj Nos. Mobassaly Engineering, Inc., low bidder, in the amount 90-24, 90-25, of $630,690.00, and its execution authorized. Fourteen 90-27 & 90-28 bids were received in the City Clerk's Office on Mobassaly Eng February 19, 1991. 9. The Mid -Year review of Fiscal Year 1990-91 covering the Mid -year rpt first six months of the fiscal year was received and & appvl bdgt filed. Budget transfers as noted in the report were transfers approved. 10. Contract authorizing reimbursement to the City of the Community Development Block Grant 17th Year allocation of funds for fiscal year 1991-92, was approved and its execution authorized. The City is eligible for reimbursement in an amount not to exceed $375,215.00, for projects implemented under this contract, including those projects approved by Council on February 19th. 11. Authorization was given for M.G.M. Associates, Inc., low quote, to repair three jail doors at the Police Department, in the amount of $6.050.00. Only two companies provide such services. The repairs include removal of the doors, replacement of all locking mechanisms and ratchets and re -installation of the doors. 12. Three separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: CDBG 17th yr contract Jail door repairs M.G.M. Assoc. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s91 -C6, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 91-C7 & 91-C8 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 03/04/91 PAGE THREE THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:20 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:23 P.M . Convene as CRA 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 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -90-3j REVISION OF THE HOUSING GPA -90-3 ELEMENT. Hsng Elemnt Councilman Dangleis offered the following resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res #91-C9 CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE REVISED HOUSING crtfying Neg ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF AZUSA (GENERAL Dec PLAN AMENDMENT NO., GPA -90-3) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C10 AMENDING IN FULL THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE AZUSA GENERAL amend GPA PLAN (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -90-3) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. 2-90-3 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -90-4 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708-728 N. DALTON AND 303- 325 E. FOOTHILL BLVD. Councilman Stemrich offered the following resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ZONING CHANGE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708-728 NORTH DALTON AVENUE TO R2 AND THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 303-325 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO C2 (ZONE CHANGE Z-90-3) AND AN AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN FROM CF TO M AND CF TO CBD FOR THE PROPERTIES (GPA -90-4) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CHANGING THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FROM COMMUNITY FACILITIES TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 708-728 NORTH DALTON AVENUE AND FROM COMMUNITY FACILITIES TO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 303-325 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -90-4) Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 03/04/91 PAGE FOUR Z-90-3 & GPA -90-4 Dalton Foothill Res. #91-C11 crtfying Neg Dec Res. #91-C12 chngng GPA AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE NARANJO Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 708-728 NORTH DALTON AVENUE FROM CF TO R2 AND THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 303- 325 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM CF TO C21 AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO REFLECT SUCH ZONING CHANGES (ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-90-3) Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIFIC PLAN SP -2, ZONE CHANGE Z-90-4 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 90-5, AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, LOCATED AT 902 E. ALOSTA AVENUE. Councilman Dangleis offered the following resolutions entitled: 1st rdg Ord appvng Zone Change SP -2, Z-90-4 GPA -90-5 APU A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C13 CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE NO. Z- crtfying Neg 90-4, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -90-5, AND SPECIFIC PLAN Dec NO. SP -2 FOR AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C14 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY amending GPA LOCATED AT 902 EAST ALOSTA AVENUE (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -90-5) 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C15 ADOPTING A SPECIFIC PLAN GOVERNING DEVELOPMENT OF AZUSA adopting SP -2 PACIFIC UNIVERSITY (SPECIFIC PLAN NO. SP -2) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 901 EAST ALOSTA appvng Z-90-4 AVENUE, AZUSA, FROM C2 TO SP2, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO REFLECT SUCH CHANGE OF ZONE (ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-90-4) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. 'Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: _-A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C16 ADOPTING AN UPDATED URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN adopting Urban Water Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Mngmnt Plan Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council. 03/04/91 PAGE FIVE AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE NARANJO Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 8.52.180 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE STORAGE OF AEROSOL SPRAY PAINT CONTAINERS AND MARKER PENS Moved by Councilman Alexander, Dangleis and unanimously carried further reading and introduce the SCHEDULED ITEMS seconded by Councilman by roll call* to waive Ordinance. CONTINUED ITEM - Action relating to weed abatement of certain vacant/unimproved parcels within the City. 1st rdg Ord regulating storage of aerosol spray paint & mrkrs Sched. Items Cont Item Weed abatemnt Mr. Greg Creekmur of the Agricultural Commissioner's Office Comments addressed this item responding to questions posed by Council G. Creekmur relating to procedures followed when owners opt to clean L.A. County their own properties rather than have the County do so. He advised that a physical inspection is made and owners given a deadline date to clean up the property; if not done, the County abates the problem. He further stated that clean up is a year-round process and that owners should be aware of that. If the property owner cleans his own property and an inspection is made, then the owner is charged for the inspection fee. Community Development Director Bruckner, in response to Comments questions by Council, advised that the cost for the City to Bruckner do its own abatement would be much higher than those fees now charged by the County. That if we were to do our own abatement, additioal personnel would have to be hired. Discussion was held regarding methods used for weed Discussion abatement in the past and the reasons why the City started to contract with the County; further that the Consortioum might be able to do part of the abatement, but that as far as grading or disking lots, they would need special equipment to do so. That fees would have to be paid to the Consortium for the work and then those fees would have to be repaid by property owners. Mr. Arthur Andrews advised that he has his property cleaned Comments by a private contractor and has always advised the County of A. Andrews this; however, he was still billed by the County. Mr. Creekmur advised him that he would invetigate the problem and respond to Mr. Andrews. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Order to Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to abate appvd refer any objections to the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commission and approve motion and abatement order directing the Agricultural Commissioner to abate the nuisances. &19 %wALlt'_u"IA xnvENus AND TAXATION CODE APPEAL - for operty located at 937 N. Azusa Avenue, Ernest A. Hamel, ., Case No. 90 -818 -AC. Community Development Director Bruckner advised that subject property was declared a public nuisance due to general dilapidation and substandard housing conditions on August 16, 1990. The property owner appealed this decision to the Council on September 4, 1990, at which time the appeal was denied. Since that time, the property owner has done very 03/04/91 PAGE SIX 17274 CA Rev & Tax Code Hrg-Hamel Comments Bruckner little, therefore, pursuant to the Health and Safety Code, he was advised that he will not be able to deduct expenses on the rental property and has the right of appeal to the City Council. He stressed that the nuisance was not the issue at this hearing, but the Health and Safety Code Section dealing with the revenue and taxation stipulations. He then submitted photographs of the property which were taken this date, reflecting needed repairs. Extensive discussion was held between Council and Community Development Director relating to status of the property; possible hardship on the property owner; possibility of the City loaning funds to the property owner to do the work, if feasible; possibility of the Consortium personnel performing the work and putting a lien on the tax bill; setting up a program to work with property owners. Mr. Ernest Hamel addressed the Council regarding this issue and asked if he was going to be charged staff time for this hearing and City Attorney responded that his time for preparation of the resolution would be a cost factor, and also staff time for inspections would be charged. Mr. Hamel then requested to view the photographs submitted to the Council. While Mr. Hamel was viewing the photographs, discussion was held regarding the Mayor abstaining from the original public nuisance appeal. The Mayor felt that he should not abstain this evening, even though the property owner is known to him, and probably should not have abstained at the original hearing. Further discussion was held between the Council and the property owner, as well as the Director of Community ,Development. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis that appeal be denied. Motion failed, as Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander dissented. Discussion Comments E. Hamel Discussion Appl cont to next mtg The appeal will be presented at the next Council meeting as Naranjo to action needs to be taken. Councilman Naranjo will be able review tape to take part and act on this item after he has reviewed the tape proceedings. Mr. Hamel, once again, addressed the Council and advised Comments that he has complied with orders to abate, however, new E. Hamel stipulations are always being presented. It was consensus of Council that the agenda item dealing Western rate with a request for rate increase for trash hauling by inc to Closed Western Disposal would be discussed in Closed Session. Session Since there were some residents who wished to address this item, they did so at this time. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the item and asked the Comments distance to the other landfills that had to be used since R. Legault Azusa Landfill closed their operation, and what type of equipment was needed and the possibility of going out to bid for this service. He was advised that Western had a tontract with the City which would not expire until 1997. r. Art Morales addressed the Council and stated that a Comments letter to the editor from an individual stated that the City A. Morales has $16 million in reserves. If this is true, then rates for trash hauling should not be increased or water rates increased; the money in the reserves could be used instead. He wondered if that individual could come to a Council meeting and advise his source of information regarding these reserve funds. 03/04/91 PAGE SEVEN Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed this issue and asked if a Comments breakdown of proposed increase was available, and wondered S. Galletta if this increase was granted, how long it would be before another request for increasing rates would be forthcoming. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this issue again and asked if Comments the contract could be terminated sooner. He was advised R. Legault that this issue, as well as others, would be discussed during Closed Session. 'City Engineer Abbaszadeh reported on the proposed traffic Rpt on signal signal at Dalton and Foothill. He stated that a pedestrian @ Dalton & actuated signal would not be feasible at the site as it Foothill would interfere with the synchronization of the signals on Abbaszadeh Foothill Boulevard. That a full signal would have to be installed at a cost in excess of $90,000.00, and that even if funding were available, could not be completed for at least three months. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and pointed out again Comments that Soldano has a need for a traffic signal much more than A. Morales Dalton. Further, he felt that a stop sign would be better than a signal. Extensive discussion was held regarding this proposed signal Discussion and that perhaps it should be deferred to the budget, since the cost was higher than first anticipated. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Refer to Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call* to refer the Bdgt sessions matter to the budget sessions. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Xing Guard @ unanimously carried by roll call* that in the interim, until Dalton & Fthl the matter is resolved at budget sessions, that a crossing i guard be hired to aid the handicapped/disabled and other individuals crossing Dalton Avenue at Foothill Blvd., further that a count be made of those individuals crossing at that location. City Engineer Abbaszadeh discussed report on cost study for Cost Study two way traffic on Highway 39. He advised that there were fr 2 -way several options to be considered, however, that he felt that traffic Hwy39 Option 2 would be the only viable solution, at a cost of Abbaszadeh approximately $6 million dollars; further that 13 homes on San Gabriel, south of Second Street would be needed to be purchased and demolished to widen San Gabriel to accommodate the new street alignment. Discussion was held regarding these costs, as well as having Discussion a bus depot in the area, which could stimulate shopping in the downtown area, and whether we have a large enough area to house the station and the needed parking lot. Further discussion was held on re-routing the highway and other factors involved. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Cost study unanimously carried by roll call* to receive and file rec'd & filed report. PECIAL ow CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Ronald Legault addressed Agenda item dealing with the Comments approval of plans and specifications for city wide pavement R. Legault markers, and asked which streets it involved. His specs for question was referred to the City Engineer. pavement markers 03/04/91 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Plans & specs unanimously carried by roll call* to approve the plans and appvd for specifications for city wide pavement markers, for fourteen pavement high traffic volume streets, and direct the City Clerk to markers advertise for bids. This project is a federal safety grant administered by CALTRANS and they have approved the plans as well. Councilman Stemrich addressed Agenda item dealing with the Comments bid award for landscaping and irrigation of two medians. He Stemrich on was concerned that because of the water shortage that we bid award for could possibly alter the type of plants that will be used or median land- _ possibly use astro-turf or paint the medians green. scaping Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that Palm Comments trees do not need a lot of water and this could be the A. Morales answer, using Palm trees with decorative rocks. Mr. Ronald Legault stated that possibly cactus could be Comments used. He further asked if the County could improve their R. Legault sidewalks at the location of Gladstone and Cerritos and that the lighting also needs to be looked into. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded to questions posed by Council regarding what the specifications for this contract involved. He advised that the drought was considered when the specifications were compiled and that all plants and trees are low tolerance water types and some are rock only. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to award the contract for Project No. 90-03, to L. Barrios Associates in the amount of $38,274.00, and authorize its execution. Two bids were opened in the City Clerk's Office ' on February 19th. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Comments Pedroza Bid award Proj 90-03 L. Barrios Assoc 0th Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Handicap unanimously carried by roll call to appoint Betty Engle, Joe Access Comm Esquivel, Jack Kelley and Jim Rose to the Handicap Access appts Commission. Discussion was held regarding consideration of giving veterans preference for first time jobs, and if there was any legal aspect prohibiting doing so. Mr. Art Morales stated that he felt that this was a good idea and he was in favor of it, and that many entities do so and use a point system. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* that the matter be referred to staff for report back to Council. Redevelopment Director Steel reported on the Casden project and the problems with the soils studies at the site which still need to be approved by the County. He advised that further studies need to be done, and that is the delay for the start of construction. He then reported on the DeRosa project and stated that a time schedule outlining specifics was approved by the Council, and that the deadline for financing of the project is scheduled for May. Vets prfrnce 1st time jobs Comments A. Morales Staff rpt on vets prfrnce Comments Steel re: Casden & De - Rosa projs Director of Utilities Hsu responded to questions regarding Comments debris on Virginia Ann, Lori Ann and Edith Ann Drives. He Hsu on debris advised that the contractor was informed of necessary clean @ ctn sts up, however, the recent rain hampered the progress but that it will be completed in an expeditious manner. 03/04/91 PAGE NINE Discussion was held regarding the possibility of placing the Discussion Edgewood Shopping Center into a Redevelopment Project Area. Edgewood Cntr Center, as there had been some feedback that the Police were in redev proj Redevelopment Director Steel responded to questions posed area by Council relating to the formation of such a redevelopment Edgewood district, costs and the need for County approval as well as Center input from the School District for such a project. He advised that it would not be economically feasible to place just one parcel, such as Edgewood Center, in a redevelopment area, rather the need to look at more broader areas in order to finance the project. The Foothill Center and ,project Lime Street were also considered. v It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor New redev Moses and unanimously carried by roll call* that staff be proj area directed to evaluate and recommend property to be placed in rfrd to staff a proposed redevelopment project area, costs and goals of such an undertaking for review by Council. Councilman Stemrich asked the Chief of Police to report on Report frm how many man hours had been expended patrolling the Edgewood Police Chief Center, as there had been some feedback that the Police were on man hours not providing adequate police supervision at that center. expended at Edgewood Chief of Police Nelson advised that it was difficult to Center report factually on the number of man hours spent at that center. He did state that during the calendar year 1990, there had been 632 calls for service, and estimating 30 minutes per call, would be equivalent to 18,960 man hours. That in addition, routine patrol of the area took about one hour per day. That the first three months of the year disclosed that approximately 65.5 man hours were expended for called for services. He also advised that the Edgewood Center was not the busiest center in the city, that Foothill Center had a considerably larger number of called for 'services. Councilman Stemrich advised that in order to suppress rumors PR letters of poor police service circulating in the city, he made a to be mailed motion that the Chief submit letters to adjacent residents to surr areas of Edgewood Center advising how many man-hours had actually been expended on called for services and routine patrols. A list of the residences could be supplied to him through the Planning Department. His motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call*. Discussion was held regarding mansionization of R2 lots by Mansioniza- the Council, and Councilman Stemrich showed photographs of a tion discsn particular lot on Angeleno Avenue that had such construction. He advised that the City of Pasadena recently adopted an Ordinance barring such construction and requested staff to procure a copy of it. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that the Comments neighbors on Angeleno are very upset about this A. Morales construction. He discussed common drive -ways for four units on one lot and wondered if that could be looked into. Councilman Stemrich advised that the area near Azusa San Az San Gab Gabriel Canyon Road always floods during rain storms and is Cnyn Rd Ia hazard. He requested staff to look into the problem, flooding for methods of resolving it; further that the placement of rfrd to staff warning signs of the hazard be posted at the location. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 10:34 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: 03/04/91 PAGE TEN 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 MARCH 4, 1991, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) AND (b) Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, 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, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NARANJO TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:35 P.M. Res. #91-C17 Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:06 P.M. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Western item unanimously carried by roll call* to continue item relating continued to Western Disposal's request for rate increase. Moved by Director/Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Adjourn Director/Councilman Stemrich and and unanimously carried* to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:08 P.M. 1 1 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C18 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 91-01 * Indicates Councilman Naranjo absent 03/04/91 PAGE ELEVEN