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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 15, 1991 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 15, 1991 - 7730 P.M. tahe City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session t 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 Finance Director Geoff Craig of Invocation the City of Azusa. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STENRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS7 NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Caswell, Assistant City Administrator Garcia, Police Chief Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Administrative Analyst Dadian, City Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works PedrozaRedevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer alley, Assistant City Clerk Lara, Deputy City Clerk oscano. -- -- - Ceremonial President of Sister City Richard Montes addressed the Intro Sister Council and introduced two exchange students who are City Youth attending Azusa Pacific University and then Mr. Frank Perez, Exchange Introduced this year's Sister City Youth exchange students Students and the chaperone; inviting Council, audience and the public to attend local festivities in celebration. The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Richard Proc to R. Montes in honor of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Montes Sister City Program, and presented gifts to the Youth Exchange Students. Chief of Police Nelson presented to Council and the Citizen community a new citizen complaint form and procedure. Compint form Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Dangleis unanimously carried by roll call that Councilman Dangleis be excsd 8/5 excused from the July 22nd and August 5th, 1991, Council mtg Meetings. IRUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. r. Les Bittenson of BFI made a presentation to Council Presentation and displayed conceptual drawings of Phase I of the San L. Bittenson Gabriel Valley Intergrated Materials Recovery Facilty. BFI He stated tht at first they will only be accepting clean recycled materials, such as card board, newspapers, cans and bottles. Mr. Art Marquez, Community Relations Representative of A. Marquez Cencom Cable, addressed Council to discuss complaints about discussion customer service representatives and cable service. He Cencom introduced Ms. Barbara Kelly, Director of Customer Service. complaints Ms. Barbara Kelly, Director of Customer Service, presented B. Kelly an overall view of the customer service areas for Cencom comments Cable stating that there are two primary area which consist of Inbound Cutomer Service and Special Complaints. Inbound Cutomer Service covers inbound telephone operation twenty- four hours a day and Special Services deals with City complaints. She noted that there are three telephone lines dedicated to Azusa only. Mr. Art Marquez again addressed Council stating that A. Marquez complaints regarding the cable system have reduced over the comments last year, but that recently there have been problems with weather sensitive cable lines and telephone outages. He dispelled the rumor that the Azusa office is shutting down and reaffirmed that customer service calls are relayed into their regional facility which are handled immediately. He also advised of upgradninq to the cable system which is an ongoing process. Discussion was held regarding several individual problems -Discussion that are being experienced with the Cable service. Mr. comments Marquez assured the Councilmembers that these concerns will A. Marquez be addressed and resolved as soon as possible. comments Mr. Jim Mc Junkin addressed Council stating that ever since J. Mc Junkin Cencom Cable took over cable service in Azusa, he has comments experienced problems with the service. He questioned A. Morales whether the City has other options, such as purchasing their Desert own cable operation or perhaps contracting with another Storm company. celebration City Attorney responded that the City could own and operate Cty Atty its own cable service, but that there are procedures and response restrictions to follow which he will research and report to exception of Items G-9 and G-10 which Council. Spec Call S. Esther Grijalva addressed Council expressing complaints E. Grijalva regarding cable service, stating that it took thirty minutes comments to get through to the cable service office and that she has had four appointments for service and still has no cable in her home. Mr. Caroll Cline addressed Council stating that there is no C. Cline due date on the Cencom Cable Service bill. comments Mr. Marquez responded to complaints stating that these A. Marquez specific problems are in the process of being resolved. comments Mr. David Feldman addressed Council stating that he has been D. Feldman experiencing problems receiving the horseracing channel. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council praising the Desert Storm A. Morales celebration that was held at Santa Fe Dam the past weekend Desert and asked if our Azusa Veterans of Desert Storm could Storm possibly be honored in conjunction with the Golden Days celebration celebration. He also noted that the City is in the process and unanimously carried by roll of raising funds for the Bill of Rights and Constitution G-9 & G-10 plaques that will be displayed in the Library. exception of Items G-9 and G-10 which Councilman Naranjo responded that the Azusa Drug and Gang Naranjo ,Task Force and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce have joined comments together and have secured a float for the Desert Storm Veterans to participate in the Golden Days parade. Mayor Moses commended the Azusa Talent Towners and the Moses thanks Azusa Senior Citizen Band for their participation in the to Seniors & Desert Storm Celebration at Santa Fe Dam. Talent Twn The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 20 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, Item Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call G-9 & G-10 vote with the exception of Items G-9 and G-10 which were Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 07/15/91 PAGE TWO is if 1. The Minutes of the regular adjourned meetings of June Min appvd 24th, June 25th and regular meeting of July lot, 1991, were approved as written. Memorandum of Understanding for newly formed Los Angeles Inter -Agency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A. Impact), was presented. The Task Force was formulated in order that appropriate and necessary action, as a body united, be taken against drug dealers and other major law violators operating within the Task Force's jurisdiction. The following Resolution providing for the participation of the City in the Task Force was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. A91 -C90 PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN THE LOS Inter -Agency ANGELES COUNTY INTER -AGENCY TASK FORCE. Tsk Force 3. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Blanket Municipal Code in order to approve two blanket PO's purchase orders for computer hardware support from Data Gate Inc., and Progressive Solutions, Inc., in the amount of $11,848 and $16,000 respectively. 4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP RECOMMENDATIONS INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE K. Latham Step 3 07/08/91 J. Duquene Step 5 07/11/91 X. Torres PermStat/3 07/09/91 S. Sandoval Step 5 07/12/91 J. White PermStat 07/08/91 M. Delano PermStat/2 07/02/91 NEW PPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None to report PROMOTIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION No requests submitted TERMINATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION None to report 5. The City utilizes the skills, knowledge of our retired residents as volunteers i Department, Senior Center and Library at to the City. Pursuant to the Labor Code provide Workers' Compensation coverage volunteers at no additional cost to th following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, WORKERS' COMPENSATION VOLUNTEERS PURSUANT TO T OF THE LABOR CODE. 07/15/91 EFFECTIVE and abilities n the Police a cost saving the City can for these e City. The Step inc./ perm status Appointments Promotions Terminations COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #91-C91 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING Workers Comp COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY Volunteers HE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3363.5 PAGE THREE 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C92 REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE Specs Bus CLASSIFICATION OF BUS DRIVER. Driver 7. Request from Azusa Youth Club to hold three boxing Youth Club shows on July 27th, September 28th and December 7th, Boxing shows 1991 at the VFW Hall, was approved. 8. S.E. Clemons, Inc., has completed the City Library HVAC System replacement to the satisfaction of the Building Official. During installation, the contrctor credited ' the City $1,275 for corrections in the change order, total contract amount is now $53,725. The project was approved as complete; authorization was given to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 11. Specifications for the purchase of one 1991 Chevrolet S10 extended cab pickup truck for the Electric Division were approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 12. Street Improvements, Phase IV, have been satisfactorily completed by Mobassaly Engineering. To provide a better ride quality on Paramount, Jackson, Aspan and Virginia, low spots were filled by the paving machine and additional asphalt concrete was placed. The final project cost is $109,984.45. The project was approved as complete and authorization was given to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. ' 13. The East San Gabriel Valley Consortium has invited the City to become a member of their proposed Service Delivery Area (SDA), in order to apply for direct funding from the state for employment and training funds to serve the residents of Azusa as well as other surrounding communities. As a member of the Joint Powers Authority establishing our own SDA would be beneficial since it would afford better representation, guaranteed fair share of funding, local decision making and accountability. The following Resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR JOINT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HUMAN SERVICES CONSORTIUM OF THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TO FORM A SERVICE DELIVERY AREA UNDER THE FEDERAL JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. 14. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of $21,770,376.32, as of June 30, 1991, was received and filed. 15. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: Notice of Completion S.E. Clemons Spec Call Spec Call Specs truck Elect Div Notice of Completion Mobassaly Engineering Res. #91-C93 Service Delivery Area City Treas Fin Stmt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. Nos. ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 91-C94 & C95 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Special Call Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to bring brt fwd forward the Special Call portion of the Agenda for discussion at this time. 07/15/91 PAGE FOUR SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mayor Moses left the Council table and abstained on Conflict proceedings relating to sewer Reimbursement Disrict due to a Moses conflict of interest. Moved by Councilman Alexander, City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed Council advising of Reimbursmt proposed Reimbursement Agreement between the City and D&D Agmt Development, authorizing 1600 feet of storm drain system D & D along Highway 39, which involves Mr. Moses' property and D&D Development Development property. D & D Development will construct the storm drain and when and if other property owners decide to develop, they will reimburse D & D Development. Further, r. Moses' property will be assessed at about $10,000 with an interest rate of 78 a year until his property is developed. This interest will go to D & D Development Company. Mr. Eugene Moses addressed Council regarding the E. Moses reimbursement agreement between the City and D&D Development Comments Company for public improvements on highway 39. He stated that his property will be assessed for the second time if this agreement is approved. He stated that when the Morman Church installed the storm drain in 1986, he was assessed for $20,000. Staff responded stating that D & D Development is extending Staff the same storm drain line, and that the existing storm Response drain line stops just short of Mr. Moses' property and that when he develops he will not have to install a storm drain but just tie into the one that D & D Development is constructing. Lenghthy discussion ensued regarding this item with several Discussion suggestions being made and many options explored concerning referred to the fact that Mr. Moses has to reimburse D & D Developement staff ,Company for the storm drain construction when he has no choice in the matter. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to refer this item back to staff for study. Mayor Moses abstaining. Mayor Moses returned to the Coouncil table. SB -959, the Urban Water Users Tax authored by Senator SB -959 Presley would create a safe drinking water and groundwater Presley cleanup account and fish and wildlife restoration sub- Bill account. All water agencies will benefit form this tax, but only urban water agencies will be required to pay the tax. The proposed tax is highly regressive and the burden of paying would fall most heavily on lower income residents. The tax will start at $10 in 1993 to $100 in 1997 per acre foot and Azusa's tax burden could range from $85,000 in 1993 to $850,000 in 1997. It is not appropriate to levy taxes on selected water users and then find programs to spend the revenue. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll ball to adopt staff's recommendation opposing the bill and that staff and Councilmembers prepare an agressive campaign against SB -959 y telephone and personal contact; further that ouncilmembers and/or staff can deliver this message tersonally to Sacramento. Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C96 OPPOSING SB -959. opposing Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman SB -959 Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 07/15/91 PAGE FIVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL _CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9212 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9213 P.M. fM THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE + TRANSACTED. THE CITY DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ms. Anne Jones addressed Council lodging her complaints regarding loud parties and disturbances held at the Eagles Lodge further suggesting that firm action is not enforced against this organization.because of their influence in the community. She also suggested that the newly imposed ordinance relating to fees for the use of Police personnel at loud or unruly assemblages be enforced or perhaps that a nuisance order be issued. Chief of Police responded that he is aware of the problems that have occurred at this and other locations within the City when the halls have been rented for parties. He stated that when the Police Department has to respond to any loud or unruly assemblages, no matter who the parties happen to be, they will be responsible for the billing. Discussion was held regarding the responsible party in the event of re -occurring disturbances at local parties or halls. It was concluded that the newly revised ordinance would cover most complaints; further that in individual situations determinations would be made to establish who the responsible party would be for payment of the fees involved. Discussion was held regarding disturbances that occurred at the Foothill Theatre because of the showing of a controversial film regarding gangs. Many Police personnel were in attendance outside the theatre to protect other movie goers from verbal abuse and unruliness. It was suggested that Ed-Pac Corporation pay for costs incurred by the City. Convene as CRA Reconvened Ord./Spec.Res A. Jones complaints Eagles Lodge Chief of Police comments Discussion Discussion Foothill Threatre disturbances Mr. Jim Edwards of Edwards Theatres Corporation addressed J. Edwards Council stating that Columbia Pictures has agreed to pay for comments extra security where this movie is being shown, further that the Ed-Pac Corporation will reimburse the City in this situation. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 8.52.170 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FEES FOR THE USE OF POLICE PERSONNEL AT LOUD OR UNRULY ASSEMBLAGES. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 07/15/91 PAGE SIX Ord. #91-09 Fees for use of Police Loud & un- ruly assem- blages I Councilman Dangleis introduced an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1 (POLICE SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91- 1 (POLICE SERVICES) OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to introduce. item dealing with license fees for swapmeets was deferred to conclusion of Public Hearing relating to same. Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF RALPH AND ROSA MUNOZ AND APPROVING VARIANCE NO. V-91-2 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-91-41. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses 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 Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 1st Rdg Ord Community Facilities District No. 91-1 Res. $91-C97 Appvg Var & Precise Plan Munoz A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C98 APPROVING THE TWELFTH AMENDMENT TO RESIDENTIAL RUBBISH 12th amend FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND WESTERN Western Disp DISPOSAL COMPANY. Residential Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C99 APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO COMMERCIAL RUBBISH 5th amend FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND WESTERN Western Disp DISPOSAL COMPANY. Commercial Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Ed-Pac Drive -In Cont Pub Hrg Theatre to allow operation of an existing swap meet with Ed-Pac Drive reduced parking and vendor stall and aisle size, C-90-21, P- In 90-188 and V-90-10, for property located at 675 East Foothill. 07/15/91 PAGE SEVEN The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that this item is an appeal from Ed-Pac of Planning Commission decision to deny requests of a variance, conditional use permit and precise plan of design for the continued operation of a swap meet. He further stated that the variance requested is for relief of some of the standards that the swap meet ordinance currently requires, which was designed specifically to alleviate some of the problems experienced in the past with swap meet operations. At a previous Council meeting staff was directed to negotiate with Ed-Pac.to seek alternate means in dealing with these problems and a number of conditions were created and presented for approval. Councilman Dangleis addressed this item stating that when this was referred back to staff to negotiate, he specifically asked that a definite plan be included to redevelop the site sometime in the future. This item was only briefly addressed by Ed-Pac stating that they would explore and report progress to staff and Council. He stated that this was not firm enough and there is a need for an incentive for development of the property, further, that as long as the swap meet is in operation, there will always be a problem in developing the Krems site. Bruckner testimony Dangleis comments Community Development Director Bruckner responded that Ed- Bruckner Pac and the Redevelopment Agency are working towards goals comments to achieve some kind of development in the future. Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers and staff Discussion regarding the status of the Krems property. Mayor Moses Krems Prop suggested that a public nuisance be enforced with regards to the Krems property and staff advised that public nuisance only deals with maintenance of the property further if Council wishes more thanjust maintenance, then consideration should be given to the design review process to achieve results. Discussion was held regarding the idea of developing the Discussion swap meet site and staff advised that Ed-Pac has no interest in developing the site until the economy changes and the site has more potential; further, that they are not willing to commit to specific time frames regarding future plans for the site. Councilman Dangleis asked what the status of the Memorandum Dangleis of Understanding would be if the conditional use permit is comments approved for Ed-Pac. Staff responded that the Memorandum of Understanding would no longer be in effect because all of the conditions are covered in the proposed conditional use permit. Councilman Stemrich requested that turnstiles be installed Stemrich at the swap meet entrances to monitor the number of people comments in attendance as well as the fees collected each week. Mr. Edwards addressed the hearing stating that a better Ewards 'method, which is now being used, is by numbered tickets, comments further that he does not approve of the turnstiles which could be a problem with safety, and ingress and egress. After further bear the discussion it was decided that the City would Discussion expense of issuing tickets and pay for the printing City to cost and this citizens that would be a method of monitoring the number of issue tkts requested that attend the swap meet. Further, legal conforming signs be posted in it was all for swap and an English speaking person be available at all areas entrances meet to provide information regarding the swap meet. 07/15/91 PAGE EIGHT Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the issue stating her S. Galletta opposition to the swap meet business in general, providing a testimony summary of the history of how the swap meet got started and also the various problems that have occurred since then. she further stated .that Ed -Pao should have to adhere to the strictest rules possible if they want to continue to run a swap meet operation. Mr. Art Morales meet is utilized addressed the by issue stating that the swap A. Morales in the past, any many residents of the City and also that problems that have arisen, have testimony resolved through fair hearings always been such as this. sure vendors pay their fair share of about $104.00 per year Mr. Ron Legault in addressed the issue expressing his views R. Legault favor of the swap meet. meet property but they are waiting for a report to seek alternatives regarding developmentFurther, that there is a comments Mr. Carroll Cline addressed the issue asking if the individual C. Cline sellers at the swap meet have to obtain a business license. He was advised that this issue comments will be addressed further along in this agenda. Mr. Lawrence Davidson, representative of Ed-Pac Corporation addressed the matter stating that through L. Davidson the efforts of staff they have come to an agreeable compromise to make testimony sure vendors pay their fair share of about $104.00 per year towards revenue for the City, as well as the twenty-five cent impact fee that is to be collected and accurately monitored. He addressed proposed development, stating that at this time it is not feasible to develop the swap meet property but they are waiting for a report to seek alternatives regarding developmentFurther, that there is a need for cooperation from the City while exploring such opportunities. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg clad and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to Appeal grant the appeal and approve the Conditional Use Permit No. Denied C-90-21, Variance No. V-90-10 and Precise Plan of Design No. P-90-1881 subject to the revised conditions of approval, and ticket purchase by the city; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:- ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCIL4EMBERS: DANGLEIS, STENRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion was held among Councilmembers, each expressing Discussion his own opinions regarding the development of the swap meet develop property and also regarding the various problems related to Ed-Pac Prop it. Councilman Stemrich suggested to Ed-Pac that if the City is willing to subsidize the money that the swap meet generates, if they would consider, developing the property. With that in mind, the following motion was made. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and 60 days to carried by roll call to allow Ed-Pac sixty days to explore explore the possibility of developing the swap meet property developmt that the swap meet would continue to operate under their ,and present Memorandum of Understanding. At this time agenda item K-3 regarding proposed ordinance License fee amending Azusa Municipal Code relating to license fees for swap meet swap meets was addressed. Moved by Councilman Alexander to defer this item to sometime in the future. Motion died for the lack of a second. Councilman Dangleis introduced the Ordinance entitled: 07/15/91 PAGE NINE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 1st Rdg Ord CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO License Fees LICENSE FEES FOR SWAP MEETS. swap meet Moved by Councilman Dangleis, and unanimously carried by reading. seconded by Councilman Naranjo roll call to waive further Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Alexander dissenting. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council regarding mobile home rent control stating that this issue was discussed a year ago at which time the City began negotiations between owners and tenants in each individual park to solve existing problems. Staff conducted surveys and found most tenants were reluctant to get involved; however, stated the ones that did respond, which was less than half, stated that most had problems with rent increases. A tenant/owner agreement was established at the Arrow Pines Mobile home Park. He stated that currently staff has conducted a cursory rent review of mobile homes and apartments in Azusa and surrounding areas which revealed that rents are similar and that the cost of rent control programs range from about $65,000 to $100,000 per year, legal costs range from $140,000 to $1,000,000 and that legal defense costs range from $30,000 to $500,000. He suggested that staff be directed to continue negotiation efforts in the individual mobilehome parks, or, adopt an ordinance similar to La Verne's or L.A. Countys, requiring longterm leases and a mediation process. Rent Control Mobilehome Parks Bruckner After discussion regarding various situations in specific Discussion mobilehome parks and the survey that was conducted by staff, continue to it was consensus of Council to continue this item for two next mtg weeks so that Councilmembers could visit the City of La Verne to see how their rent stabilization program works. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and City unanimously carried by roll call to direct staff to Image research the possiblities of forming a committee or hiring a professional firm to help create a positive image of the City of Azusa. Discussion was held regarding making Municipal Code Municipal violations infractions instead of misdemeanors. Mayor Moses Code infrac- stated that this would alleviate some of the congestion tions/misde- at the CourtsCity Attorney advised that the first chapter meanors of the Municipal Code states whether violations should be misdemeanors or infractions. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Prepare nec Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to direct City documents Attorney and staff to prepare necessary documents amending the Municipal Code relating to infractions and misdemeanors. Mayor Moses announced names of local businesses and Update Bill residents that have donated money for the Bill of Rights and of Rights/ Constitution Bronze Plaques and also stated that there is a Constitution need of approximately $3000 for the purchase. plaques It was consensus of Council that copies of communication Fibre Fuel's from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District as well EIR as the letter from the Watermaster sent regarding Fibre Fuel's original application of 1964 in the City of Irwindale be made available for the Planning Commission so that recommendations in both documents be implemented in the EIR currently in progress for their facility here in Azusa. 07/15/91 PAGE TEN Councilman Stemrich requested an update of the nuisance proceedings against the co-owners of the Pioneer Park Channel. Utilities Director .addressed Council stating that the San Gabriel River Water Committee met on July 2nd and discussed several solutions to increase security of their property, specifically the area around Pioneer Park. They also directed their manager, Mr. Don Berry, to regularly patrol the secured area everyday. The Committee agreed to pay for half of the cost of all repairs to the fence at the park and eill send a letter of cooperation to the City Parks Division xpressing their desire to assist regularly scheduled Parks mployees with repairs. Pioneer Park Channel Hsu comments Councilman Stemrich voiced concern that his reuqest of the Stemrich last meeting to file a public nuisance against the comments Committee of Nine, even though the City is a member, was not acted upon. He stated that ther are thousands of gallons of water running off the channel at Pioneer Park and he wants to put a stop to this. City Attorney advised that the only way he would be able to Cty.Atty file a nuisance would be to file a lawsuit in court. advise It was consensus of Council that Utilities Director Hsu Research contact the Committee of Nine to see if they are willing to options help repair the Channel above Pioneer Park, further, directing the City Attorney to research options available to solve this problem. Mayor Moses questioned the status of whether Memorial Park Status will be re -named Veterans Memorial Park. Veterans Pk Director Community Services Guarrera responded stating that Guarrera the Park and Recreation Commission has recommended that comments the area behind City Hall be considered a Veterans area and hat if there are any monuments or plaques for veterans, hey be placed in this area. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Purchase Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that an POW/MIA outdoor PWO/MIA flag be purchased by the City. outdoor flag Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council Update with an update on the conditions at Edgewood Center stating Edgewood that there is currently an abatement warrant filed against Center the owner of the center who will be charged for the cost to clean up the center. The public nuisance abatement hearing is scheduled in approximately two weeks. It was consensus of Council that letters be sent to Ltrs to surrouding residents encompassing Azusa Avenue to Cerritos, surrounding Hermitage Square, Russell Street, Celeste and Pasadena residents Avenue advising them of the positive steps taken by the City in cleaning up the Edgewood Center. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 12:29 A.M. w/Cncl ayor/Chairman Moses offered a resolution entitled: JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res#91-C100 D THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Seas THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JULY 15, 1991. Moved by Mayor/Chairman Moses, seconded by Councilman/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: 07/15/91 PAGE ELEVEN ., AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 12530 A.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:58 A.M. oved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Adjourn ouncilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried to July 22nd djourn the Agency and to adjourn the Council meeting to 7:30 P.M. July 22nd, 1991, 7:30 P.M. TIME OF ADJOURNMENTI 1:00 A.M. let DEPUTY -CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C101 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 91-10 07/15/91 PAGE TWELVE