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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 15, 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 Finance Director Geoff Craig of Invocation
the City of Azusa.
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALERANDER, MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: 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 Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer
alley, Assistant City Clerk Lara, Deputy City Clerk
oscano.
CEREMONIAL
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
Meetings.
mtg
UBLIC 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•Ma. 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 upgradning 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.
Marquez assured the Councilmembers that these concerns will
be addressed and resolved as soon as possible.
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
whether the 'City has other options, such as purchasing their
own- cable operation or perhaps contracting with another
company.
City Attorney responded that the City could own and operate Cty Atty
its own cable service, but that there are procedures and response
restriction's to follow which he will research and report to
Council'.
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
of raising funds for the Bill of Rights and Constitution
plaques that will be displayed in the Library.
Councilman Naranjo responded that the Azusa Drug and Gang Naranjo
Task Force and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce have joined comments
ogether and have secured a float for the Desert Storm
eterans 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
7
U
1. -.The Minutes of the regular adjourned meetings of June Min appvd
:24th, June 25th and regular meeting of July let, 1991,
were approved as written.
2. 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
PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY IN THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY INTER -AGENCY TASK FORCE.
Res. $91-C90
Inter -Agency
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: Pero Items
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND
PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./
RECOMMENDATIONS
perm 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
W APPOINTMENTS
Appointments
NAME/CLASSIFICATIO
None to report
PROMOTIONS Promotions
NAME/CLABBIFICATION EFFECTIVE
No -requests submitted
TERMINATIONS Terminations
,NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
None to report
5. The City utilizes the skills, knowledge and abilities
of, our retired residents as volunteers in the Police
Department, Senior Center and Library at a cost saving
Eo' the City. Pursuant to the Labor Code the City can
provide Workers' Compensation coverage for these
volunteers at no additional cost to the City. The
,following resolution was adopted:
.A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #91-C91
COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING Workers Comp
WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY Volunteers
,VOLUNTEERS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3363.5
'OF THC LABOR CODE.
07/15%91
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.
S.
S.E. Clemons, Inc., has completed the City Library HVAC
Notice of
System replacement to the satisfaction of the Building
Completion
Official. During installation, the contrctor credited
S.E. Clemons
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
Spec Call
10.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Spec Call
11.
Specifications for the purchase of one 1991 Chevrolet
Specs truck
S10,extended cab pickup truck for the Electric Division
Elect Div
were approved and the City Clerk was directed to
advertise for bids.
12.
Street Improvements, Phase IV, have been satisfactorily
Notice of
completed by Mobassaly Engineering. To provide a
Completion
better ride quality on Paramount,, Jackson, Aspan and
Mobassaly
Virginia, low spots were filled by the paving machine
`and
Engineering
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
Res. #91-C93
TO AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR JOINT
Service
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HUMAN SERVICES CONSORTIUM OF THE
Delivery
EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TO FORM A SERVICE DELIVERY
Area
AREA ,UNDER THE FEDERAL JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT
ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
14.
The `City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a
City Treas
•balance'of $210770,376.32, as of June 30, 1991, was
Fin Stmt
received and filed.
15.
Two i;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. 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.
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
Letorm 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 $10,0oo 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
ICompany for the storm drain construction when he has no
choice in the matter. It was then moved by Councilman
Stemrichl 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 call 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
ersonally 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,
NOES:_ COUNCILMEMBERSs ALEXANDER, MOSESNONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENBD AS VW REDBVBLOPMEM ASENCI AT
9112 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:13 P.M.
'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 AMA PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED.
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
AMENDING SECTION 8.52.170
RELATING TO FEES FOR THE USE
UNRULY ASSEMBLAGES.
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
OF POLICE PERSONNEL AT LAUD OR
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:
NOES: 'COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILKEMBERS:
07/15/91
DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NONE
NONE
PAGE SIX
Ord. f91-09
Fees for use
of Police
Loud & un-
ruly assem-
blages
Councilman Dangleis introduced an Ordinance entitled:
AN -ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA,
let Rdq Ord
CALIFORNIA, ACTING IN
ITS CAPACITY AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY
Community
OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1
(POLICE
Facilities
SERVICES) OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY
OF A
District
SPECIAL TAX WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 91-
No. 91-1
1 (POLICE SERVICES) OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA.
ALEXANDER, MOSES
Western Disp
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 swapmests was deferred to
NARANJO,
conclusion of Public Hearing relating to same.
ALEXANDER,
Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. #91-C97
UPHOLDING THE APPEAL OF RALPH AND ROSA MUNOZ AND APPROVING
Appvg Var &
VARIANCE NO.'V-91-2 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-91-41.
Precise Plan
Moved';by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to
Munoz
waive.. further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
Res. #91-C99
AYES: COUNCILNEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STENRICH, NARANJO,
5th amend
ALEXANDER, MOSES
Western Disp
NOES:- COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved., by 'Councilman Dangleis, seconded by
Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled:
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
MOSES
Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:-DANGLEIS, STEMRICH,
NARANJO,
ALEXANDER,
MOSES
NOES: COUNCIIh MBERS: 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.
-adopted
Resolution
passed and by the following vote of the Council:
ES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH,
LES':
NARANJO,
ALEXANDER,
MOSES
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Sched Items
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARS - 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
Pao 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 than just 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 -Pao. MemStaff the
orandum of Understanding wouldno longer dbe inateffect
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
im attendance as well as the fees collected each week.
Mr. Edwards'
method, which
addressed the hearing stating that a better
is
Ewards
further that
now being used, is by numbered tickets,
he does
comments
not approve of the turnstiles which
could be a problem with safety, and ingress and egress.
After further
bear the expense
discussion it was decided that the City would
of issuing tickets
Discussion
cost, and this
and pay for the printing
would be a method of monitoring the number of
City to
issue
citizens that
requested that
attend the swap meet. Further, it was
legal conforming signs be
tkts
for swap
and an English
posted in all areas
speaking person be available at all entrances
meet
to provide information regarding the swap meet.
07/15/91 PAGE EIGHT
Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the issue stating her
opposition to the
S. Galletta
swap meet business in general, providing a
summary of the history of how the
testimony
swap meet got started and
also- the various problems that have occurred since then.
Appeal
Shea further stated.that Ed-Pac should have to adhere to the
Denied
strictest rules possible if they want to continue to run a
swap meet operation.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue stating that the swap
meet is utilized by many
A. Morales
residents of the City and also that
in the past, any problems that have arisen, have
testimony
always been
resolved through fair hearings such as this.
Mr: Ron Legault addressed the issue expressing his views
in
R. Legault
favor of the swap meet.
comments
Mr. Carroll Cline addressed the issue asking if the
individual sellers
C. Cline
at the swap meet have to obtain a
business license. He was advised that this issue will be
comments
addressed further along in this agenda.
Mr. Lawrence Davidson, representative of Ed-Pac Corporation L. Davidson
addressed the matter stating that through the efforts of testimony
staff they have come to an agreeable compromise to make 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
and unanimously carried by
Hrg clad
roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Alexander,
seconded by Mayor Moses to
the
Appeal
grant appeal and approve the Conditional Use Permit No.
C-90-21, Variance No. V-90-10 and Precise Plan
Denied
of Design No.
P-90-1881 subject to the revised conditions of approval,
and ticket
purchase by the cityi further directing the City
Attorney to the
prepare necessary documents. Motion failed
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Discussion was held among Councilmembers, each expressing
his own opinions regarding the development the
Discussion
of swap meet
property and also regarding the various problems related to
it.
develop
Ed-Pac Prop
Councilman Stemrich suggested to Ed-Pac that if the
City is willing to subsidize the
money that the swap most
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
carried by roll call to allow Ed-Pac sixty days to
60 days to
explore
the possibility of developing the swap meet property
explore
developmt
,andthat the swap meet would continue to operate under their
present Memorandum of Understanding.
At this time agenda item R-3 regarding proposed ordinance
amending ;Azusa Municipal Code relating to license fees
License fee
for
swap meets was addressed.
swap meet
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
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 BUSINEBB/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 Courts. City 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
W .ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
1st Rdg Ord
documents
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
License Fees
the Municipal Code relating to infractions and
LICENSE FEES FOR SWAP MEETS.
swap meet
Moved by'Codncilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
Update Bill
Bill of Rights and
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further
Constitution Bronze Plaques and also stated that there is a
Constitution
reading.`
plaques
It was consensus of Council that copies of communication
Moved tby Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and
from -the San Gabriel Valley Municipal, Water District as well
EIR
carried by roll call to introduce the Ordinance. Councilman
Fuel's original application of 1984 in the City of Irwindale
Alexander dissenting.
be made available for the Planning Commission so that
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council
Rent Control
currently in progress for their facility here in Azusa.
regarding mobile home rent control stating that this issue
Mobilehome
was discussed a year ago at which time the City began
Parks
negotiations between owners and tenants in each individual
Bruckner
park to solve existing problems. Staff conducted surveys and
found most tenants were reluctant to get involvedt 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 perear,
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.
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 BUSINEBB/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 Courts. City 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
residents that have donated money for the
Update Bill
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 1984 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.
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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
ill send a letter of cooperation to the City Parks Division
xpressing their desire to assist regularly scheduled Parks
mployees with repairs.
Councilman Stemrich voiced concern that his reugest of the
last meeting to file a public nuisance against the
Committee of Nine, even though the City is a member, was not
acted upon. He stated that then 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
file a nuisance would be to file a lawsuit in court.
Pioneer Park
Channel
Hsu
comments
Stemrich
comments
Cty Atty
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
he 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 12t29 A.M.
w/Cncl
ayor/Chairman Moses offered a resolution entitled:
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res #91-C10o
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:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:
DANGLEIS, STEMRICH,
NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES" COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
AHSENT..COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 12130 A.M.
TEE,'•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 ADJOURNMENT! 1:OO A.K.
DEPUTY CI CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C101
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 91-10
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