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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 5, 1991 - CCCITY OP AZUSA MINUTES OP THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST Sp 1991 - 7930 P.M. The 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 Call to Order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Rick Mac Donald of the Invocation Foursquare Gospel Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Dangleis unanimously* carried by roll call that Councilman Dangleis excused be excused from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT Also Present Acting City Attorney No Osker, City Administrator Caswell, Nssistant City Administrator Garcia, Police Chief Nelson, A;rector of Finance Craig, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, rector of Community Development Bruckner, Director of ommunity Services Guarrera, Transportation Coordinator McKay, Utilities Director Hsu, City Librarian 'Alaniz, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Acting Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Ceremonial It' was consensus of Council that an item be placed on the L. Osuna next agenda dealing with Lucette Osuna, a seven year old next agenda Azusa girl who saved the life of her fourteen month old cousin by rescuing the infant from a swimming pool, even though she could not swim. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council reminding the audience and A. Morales home viewers that the City is still taking donations for the bronze purchase of bronze plaques and of the importance of this plaques • went. r. Jim McJunkin addressed Council requesting an update on J. McJunkin ' she status of a proposed Day Laborer Center in the City. Day Laborer City Administrator advised that staff has surveyed other City Admin cities and found that the cost of such a program would be response approximately $40,000 per year and that a location has not been found for this type of program. ' General discussion was held between Council and Mr. McJunkin General relating to the feasibility of such a program. Some areas discussion of concerns were regarding the workers compensation and liabilities that _ could arise if the City takes responsibility for the operation of a Day Laborer Center. It was consensus of Council that staff research the Possible liability cost and general obligations regarding the operation of this program. Ms. Yolanda Robles addressed Council with concerns regarding Y. Robles the conditions of the streets and sewer problems on Roxburgh complaints St. in Los Angeles County area abutting Azusa. This is a co. area private street owned by property owners. It was consensus of Council that staff aid Ms. Robles by contacting the County of Los Angeles advising them of the situation that exists in this area. Mayor Moses recognized Ms. Pat Meyers of Assemblyman Mountjoy's office who in P. Meyers was attendance at the meeting. recognition Mr. Robert Connelly addressed Council with complaints regarding Cencom Cable R. Connelly and also the poor service he has received from the post office. He was advised that the City complaints Cencom/post is in the process of negotiating an agreement with Cencom ofs and was assured that the complaints would be considered. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed Council thanking them for the attention that has been to R. Legault given the problems of the Edgewood Center and that he has also written letters to the Edgewood owners of the property but has never received a response. Councilman Stemrich stated that Center comments the City will continue their efforts to keep the Edgewood Center clean and orderly at the expense of the owner of the center. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by appvd, G-8, Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call 11 and12. I�genda. ote with the exception of Items G-8, G-11 and G-12, which Spec Call. Are considered under the Special Call portion of the 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 15 and Min appvd adjourned regular meeting of July 22nd, 1991, were approved as written. 2. Formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code were waived and authorization was given for the purchase of 300 KVA, 3 phase, pad mounted transformer for installation at a new shopping center near Citrus and Arrow. .Three quotes were received. The purchase was made from Wesco, in the amount of $7,270. The Developer has paid for the transformer. 3. H.R. 2224 is a Congressional Bill clarifying the authority of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to order non-discriminatory access to electric transmissions. This Bill is one of the more sensible and practical bills for the electric utility industry. The following Resolution urging Congressman Martinez to co-sponsor the Bill was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING H.R. 2224, THE MARKEY-MOOREHEAD ELECTRIC POWER FAIR ACCESS ACT OF 1991. 4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS 08/05/91 PAGE TWO Transformers Wesco Res. 91-C101 support H.R. 2224 Pers Items Step inc./ perm status NAM= N. L. Levy Carver STATUS PermStat/2 EFFECTIVE 08/04/91 K. Brunelle PermStat/2 Step 2 07/30/91 J. Stanton PermStat 07/23/91 08/05/91 P. Lavin PermStat/2 08/05/91 V. Perkins PermStat/2 07/22/91 NEW APPOINTMENTS consery off --- '"' EFFECTIVE L. Palmer, Records Supervisor pending D. LeMoine, Police Dispatcher pending K. Vorndran, Line Mechanic 7/22/91 PROMOTIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT TERMINATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE A. Ponder, Police Dispatcher 7/26/91 5. State law requires that the Investment Policy for each City be re -adopted every year, with any changes that may be necessary. None are recommended at this time. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE -ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY. 6. Proclamation in honor of the Centennial Anniversary of the Azusa Masonic Lodge was approved. Appointments Promotions Terminations Res. 91-C102 Invest Pol Proclamation Masonic Lod 7. Amendment to conditions for employment between the City Amend agmt and George Caswell was approved. City admin 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec call 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C103 ADOPTING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR HEADSTART/PRE-SCHOOL Sal/benefts EMPLOYEES TO BE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. Headstart 10. The Personnel Board has approved the job descriptions and salary ranges for new classifications of Electrical Engineer and Utility Conservation Officer. The following resolutions were adopted: 12 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-104 ESTABLISHING ENGINEER AND A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL ESTABLISHING Elect Engr A SALARY THEREFORE. new class A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-105 CONSERVATION A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF OFFICER AND ESTABLISHING A UTILITY Utility THEREFORE. SALARY consery off new class SPECIAL CALL ITEM. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 08/05/91 PAGE THREE Spec call Spec call 13. Plans and specifications were approved for the Plans & spec refurbishment of the Girl Scout House for use as Head refurbish Start/Preschool office. Funds are available through Girl Scout the State Head Start Program. The City Clerk was House directed to advertise for bids. 14. Two separate resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled:' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. oved by Councilman Stemrich, .lexander and unanimously* carried L-5 and N -2b be brought forward and seconded by Councilman by roll call that items handled at this time. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council stating that on July 10, 1991, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to Precise Plan of Design No. P-90-257 to allow a revised location for a recycling trailer to be located on property at 150 W. Ninth Street, on a temporary basis and with conditions as set by the Planning Commission. Res. 91-107 & 91-108 warrants Items L-5 & N -2b brt fwrd Appeal of Precise Plan 150 W. Ninth recycling trailer Councilman Stemrich questioned the reasons for this decision Stemrich, made by the Planning Commission to allow the recycling comments trailer to be located on this property since the Council and Planning Commission had previously denied this request by another recycling center on the same property due to resident complaints. Community Development Director Bruckner responded stating that this was a different type of situation and that this trailer would be painted to match the buildings on the site and is to be located on Azusa Avenue south of Ninth Street. Further, that this is only on a temporary basis and conditions would have to be met by Beverage Container fecycling Company. it this time a petition signed by residents in the area of the Ranch Center opposing the recycling trailer, was presented to Council. Mr. Bonavane Peter Hanrath, General Manager of Beverage Container Recycling Company addressed Council stating that his interest is to provide a economic service to residents and that he is aware of the problems with the prior recycling company and further is willing to comply with the conditions imposed. He further stated that the need for the trailer to be located in front of the center for three months is to establish clientele and also for employee safety. He assured Council that after the three month period he would relocate to the back of the center. Bruckner response Petition submitted P. Hanrath Beverage Container Recycling Co applicant General discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. General Hanrath. Councilmembers stated that the citizens in this discussion area clearly do not want the recycling trailer at this request location. Mr. Hanrath withdrew his request for the withdrawn operation of a trailer for recycing purposes. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue stating he was in A. Morales attendance at the Planning Commission meeting when this item comments ias discussed. He further stated that residents and store +wners at the Ranch Center are opposed to the operation of a :ecycling trailer at this location. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Appl grntd and unanimously* carried by roll call to grant the appeal PC decision and overturn the decision of the Planning Commission. overturned 08/05/91 PAGE FOUR Councilman Stemrich addressed item regarding Morris Dam and reservoir pilot sluicing project and demonstrated the process which would be used in rescuing the fish while the dewatering takes place, which showed that many fish would not survive. At the conclusion of his presentation he stated that there are many unanswered questions in the Negative Declaration Report and requested that the Council take formal action against the Metropolitan water District to cease the operation of this project. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed this item agreeing that the draining of the dam is needed but that there may be danger ,'-o the acquatic life in the process. general discussion ensued by the Council stating that there are many unanswered questions regarding this slucing project and also danger of pollution and contamination to the riverbeds. Further that some sort of committee may be needed to help investigate some of these problems. Mr. Evan Evanoff, a resident and member of the Greater San Gabriel Valley Water Quality Joint Powers Authority Advisory Committee, addressed this item stating that he has the same concerns as the Council regarding the sluicing project. He stressed the importance of storing water in the underground basin so as not to lose it due to evaporation in open reservoirs. He stated his main concern is to stop pollution and advised Council to prepare an adequate study before taking action that might jeopardize the ground water basins. Morris Dam pilot sluicing project J. MoJunkin comments General discussion E. Evanoff comments General discussion again ensued among Councilmembers General regarding correspondence that was received from the Army discussion Corp of Engineers and the draining and cleaning of the riverbed. The City of Azusa did not directly receive this letter but nevertheless has concerns regarding this also. Mr. Gerald E. Hobbs of Azusa Gold addressed this item G. Hobbs stating that the Forestry Service claims that panners and comments ecreationists have been putting silt into the river, when Ln fact, the Army Corps of Engineers drained Cogswell reservior and approached him for the purchase of dredging materials to run silt from the West Fork, that will eventually affect the riverbed in this area. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Injunction and unanimously* carried by roll call to file an injunction agnst Metro - against the Metropolitan Water District to immediately cease politan Wtr operations of the Morris Dam and Reservoir Pilot sluicing Dist & ltr project and further to send a letter of protest to the Army protest Corp Corp of Engineers regarding draining and sluicing operation. of Engr Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Item L-4 unanimously* carried by roll call that item L-4 be brought brt fwrd forward and handled at this time. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Rosendo and Emma Torres, c/o Pub Nuis Apl Ruben Torres, for property declared a nuisance located at R. Torres 172 N. Azusa Ave., Case No. 91-982-M. 172 N. Azusa Prior to giving testimony on this matter, City Clerk Solis administered the Oath to Community Improvement Manager Rudisel. He stated that the property was declared a public rnuisance due to a fence which was exceeding the City's fence ;eight and creating an obstruction of visibility for �ehicles travelling westbound on Second Street trying to cross Azusa Avenue or turn right. He further stated that the other part of the appeal is regarding the residential structure which is a carport that was converted into a.house seven years ago, this was brought to the City's attention when a fire destroyed a garage which was ajacent to the rear structure, further, that the property is being used for auto repair, auto painting and wrought iron manufacting. 08/05/91 PAGE FIVE Testimony Comm.Impvmt Manager Rudisel Councilman Naranjo addressed the issue stating that he and the City Administrator have driven through the streets surrounding this property and found no obstruction of visibility for vehicles in that area. He further stated that he knew of a newly developed property that has a fence height that exceeds the City's requirements and questioned the reasons for this. Mr. Ruben Torres, applicant, addressed the issue stating that he inherited this property from his parents and has been making improvements to it by putting up a fence that as the same size as the other fences on the property. He +d no idea that there was a height requirement. He further stated that he found no obstruction when travelling westbound on Second Street. He stated that the house on the property has been there since 1931 and had never been approached by the City that there was a problem and further that electrical and plumbing are up to date. He stated that the alleged auto repair, painting and wrought iron manufacturing on the property was totally false and that when there was wrought iron on the property, it was because it was being installed. Naranjo testimony R. Torres applicant testimony Councilman Naranjo asked Mr. Torres if he understood that Naranjo the property is fully amortized and if he should sell the comments property it would have to comply with the City's Municipal Code, becoming a non -conforming use and would be zoned commercial. Mr. Torres stated that he fully understood. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue stating that the fence A. Morales in question is beautiful and is a positive addition to this comments property. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appeal unanimously* carried by roll call to uphold the appeal and granted allow both the fence and the second dwelling to remain on he property and that the owner also be allowed to construct two car garage if Mr. Torres wishes. Acting City Attorney as directed to prepare the necessary documents. Mayor Moses addressed Community Development Director Moses Bruckner stating that the cost for a variance is too high comments and can be a hardship for some citizens. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Appl fees and unanimously* carried by roll call that the fee paid for be applied this appeal be applied toward any permit fees from the twd permits Building and Planning Department. Councilman Alexander requested that staff be directed to re- Alexander draft section 19.40.040 of the Municipal Code so that it request to does not include height restrictions, but only a visibility amend code test. THE CITY COUNCIL _CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M . THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT UTHORITY AT 10:01 P.M. HE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:03 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AT 10:04 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10: 06 P.M. 08/05/91 PAGE SIX Convene as CRA Reconvened Convene as IDA Reconvened Convene as PFA Reconvened, ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding the proposed A. Morales ordinance relating to fees for swap meets. He stated that swap meet the swap meet serves the community as a form of recreation. Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. #91-010 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Fee Swap LICENSE FEES FOR SWAP MEETS. Meet oved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich d unanimously* carried by roll call to waive. further :ading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the -ollowing vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Two transmission line projects with various agreements which Transmission are joint efforts by nine Southern California Municipal Service Agencies. Capital costs will be funded by revenue Contracts, bonds to be issued by the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA). Azusa, as a member, will reimburse SCPPA under the provisions of the Transmission Service contracts. The following resolutions were adopted: Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MAKING Res. 91-C109 CERTAIN FINDINGS, ADOPTING CERTAIN MITIGATION MEASURES, Adopt mea- CONCLUDING BENEFITS OUTWEIGH UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE sures, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND GRANTING PROJECT APPROVAL, ALL grant prjt WITH RESPECT TO MEAD-ADELANTO PROJECT. appvl Mead- ived by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Adelanto temrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution Passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:- NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C110 APPROVING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE appvg terms EXECUTION AND DELIVERY, OF CERTAIN AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT & conditions TOT THE MEAD-PHOENIX PROJECT AND THE MEAD-ADELANTO PROJECT. Mead- Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Adelanto Prj to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Iouncilman Naranjo introduced an Ordinance entitled: .%N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord. APPROVING ENTERING INTO OF TWO SEPARATE TRANSMISSION SERVICE Appvg two CONTRACTS. Transmission Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman sys agents Stemrich and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. 08/05/91 PAGE SEVEN Councilman Naranjo introduced an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA let Rdg Ord. AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE SOUTHERN Issuance of CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY TO FINANCE COSTS OF THE Bonds by MEAD -PHOENIX PROJECT AND THE MEAD-ADELANTO PROJECT. SCPPA Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. SCHEDULED ITEMS Councilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from any action taken on the following item due to a conflict of interest. PUBLIC HEARING - relating to amending the fees and charges for use of the Woman's Club. The Mayor declared the Hearing open, the City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on July 24, 1991. Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed the issue introducing the proposed new fees stating that the Womans Club has not been self sufficient and because of termite damage there is a need for repair. She further reviewed the proposed fees stating that the fees for evening functions such as weddings would be for residents, one hundred and twenty five per hour, non residents, one hundred and thirty five per hour, non-profit groups would increase by thirty dollars per hour, day time club meeting would increase to twenty-five dollars per meeting and night time club meetings would also increase to twenty-five dollars per meeting. Further, that because of the flat rate, the cleaning, setup and kitchen fees would be removed. ouncilman Stemrich suggested that the refundable security deposit for non residents be increase one hundred dollars. Sched Items Naranjo lft table Pub Hrg fees Woman's Club Hrg opened Testimony Dadaian Comments Stemrich Councilman Alexander inquired whether the non-profit Question organizations have been contacted to find out what the Alexander impact would be on them regarding the fee increases. Administrative Analyst Dadaian responded that the non-profit Response organizations have not been contacted regarding the new Dadaian fees. Councilman Alexander advised that these new fees might cause Comments a hardship on the non-profit organizations and suggested Alexander that maybe this be discussed with them. Further, stating that there are also cracks and other repairs at the Woman's Club that might be needed. Councilman Stemrich suggested that the rental fee for non- Comments residents be increased to one hundred fifty-five dollars per Stemrich hour and that the refundable deposit be increased to three hundred dollars. Mr. Tony Naranjo addressed the Hearing inquiring whether Comments there are sufficient legal provisions in situations when Naranjo i renter of the Woman's Club causes damage which amounts to core than the refundable deposit. City Administrator Caswell advised that a statement will be City Admin added to the agreement with renters of the Womans Club comments regarding the refundable deposit stating that if there is damage to the facility in excess of the deposit amount, the City will file a suit against the persons who are responsible for the rental. 08/05/91 PAGE EIGHT Mr. Tony Naranjo suggested that in the event that a renter Naranjo does create damage in excess of the deposit amount, that the comments City gather documentation to support its claim. Councilman Stemrich suggested that staff retain a complete Stemrich video of the Woman's Club on file for reference purposes. comments Mr. Ron Legault addressed the issue stating that the kitchen Legault fees should be increased and that the responsible parties comments should be billed in the event that Police Department is summoned to the facility. Art Morales addressed the issue stating that there Morales '„r. ould be some type of discussion with the non-profit comments cganization and also that a formal agreement should be increase required between renters and the City. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Hrg closed Alexander and carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Increase Alexander and carried by roll call to increase non-resident fees at rental fee from one hundred twenty-five dollars to one Woman's hundred and fifty-five dollars per hour, increase refundable Club deposit from two hundred dollars to three hundred dollars, Naranjo rtn keep the non-profit organization rental fee the same, which Informal Hrg is thirty-five dollars per hour, with remaining fees to Weed Abmt remain the same and finally to have a video tape of the entire Woman's Club on file for future reference. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. Bruckner Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: comments A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C111 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND Appvg fee CHARGES FOR THE 91-92 FISCAL YEAR. increase Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman exander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution -Assed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:. NARANJO Councilman Naranjo returned to the Council table. Naranjo rtn INFORMAL PROTEST HEARING - on weed abatement charges for Informal Hrg certain vaacant and unimproved parcels within the City of Weed Abmt Azusa. All owners of affected parcels were notified of this protest hearing. Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed Council Bruckner stating that this is a continuation of the annual Weed comments Abatement Program. Mr. Greg Creekmur, Inspector for the 'Department of G. Creekmur Agricultural Commissioners office addressed the hearing comments stating that he personally observes streets in the City and selects the properties that are to be cleaned and follows up by sending notices to the owners of the proposed properties to give them the option of cleaning the property themselves. I Ayor Moses requested that close attention be given to main Moses .ghways and thoroughfares throughout the City and also the comments southwest corner of Pasadena and Foothill. Councilman Naranjo questioned the fees being charged and how Naranjo they are determined and also that a list by addressee be comments forwarded to Council. 08/05/91 PAGE NINE ' Councilman Alexander left the Council table and obstained from any further action due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Creekmur responded that the fee is established by the amount of work and equipment that is needed to clean the properties. Councilman Naranjo requested that when the County is in the process of cleaning and clearing properties in the City, that they extend courtesy of advising the surrounding residents in that area. 'r. Ron Legault addressed this item stating that a list of )y proposed properties by address should be provided. Alexander lft table Creekmur comments Naranjo comments Legault comments Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Abatement carried by roll call to approve motion and abatement order Order and direct the County Agricultural Commissioner's office to appvd abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish, and refuse removed. Councilman Alexander abstaining. Councilman Alexander returned to Council table. Alexander return PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of S. Rosa Haefele/Sylvia Whyte for Pub Nuis Appl property declared a nuisance located at 524-526 Virginia, Haefele/ Case No. 91 -958 -AC. Whyte Community Improvement Manger Rudisel, remained under oath and gave testimony stating that the property owners contend that the repairs and property maintenance requested by the City, are unreasonable demands and discriminatory, due to their belief that some other properties have not been forced to.make corrections. He requested the appeal be denied. Mayor Moses solicted testimony from -the public, but none was 1eceived. 1oved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously* carried by roll call to deny the appeal and uphold the order to abate; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document, and that owner be charged for attorney's cost. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Testimony Community Improvement Manager Rudisel testimony solicited_ Appeal denied Spec Call Mr. Ron Legault addressed item dealing with employee Legault request, leave without pay. He stated that the City should comments provide a fund for City employees who need financial employee assistance and have exhausted their vacation and sick leave reqst leave. 'r. Ron Legault addressed item dealing with San Gabriel transit dba Bell Cab Legault Company. He stated that this company City Administrator Caswell advised that this request of City Admin leave without pay is the choice of the employee for comments purposes of maternity leave. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Leave with - and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve request of out pay Margaret De Lano for leave of absence, without pay, from request July 15 through August 19, 1991, for purposes of maternity appvd leave. De Lano 'r. Ron Legault addressed item dealing with San Gabriel transit dba Bell Cab Legault Company. He stated that this company comments had previously been denied operation of business in the Bell Cab Co. City because of insurance problems. Councilman Naranjo advised that the company had complied Naranjo with all requirements and is now doing legitimate business response in the City. 08/05/91 PAGE TEN Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich San Gabriel and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve San Gabriel Transit dba Transit, dba Bell Cab Company's request to change the Bell Cab Co schedule of rates and charges, resulting in a twenty cent request per mile increase due to the firm's increased cost of amend rates insurance and fuel. appvd Mr. Ron Legault addressed item dealing with resolution of Legault intention to continue the Community Maintenance Assessment. comments He requested the status on this matter. Director of Finance Craig responded stating that the forty- `our Craig cent a month community maintenance fee raises one undred and twenty eight thousand response dollars per year which Roes against the cost of landscape maintenance, Community park landscape maintenance and contract median work throughout Maintenance Fee the City. Further, cost of the park landscape maintenance is four hundred eighty thousand questions dollars, median landcaping is seventy eight thousand dollars, utilities City Admin are four thousand five hundred dollars for a total cost of five response hundred seventy six thousand eight hundred dollars. The City's contribution from the general fund against this is A. Morales four hundred forty eight thousand dollars leaving a balance comments of one hundred and twenty eight thousand dollars, which is Craig collected through the fee, at forty four cents a month. response Mr. Legault further questioned whether this item was going to be Legault approved prior to the public hearing, which is proposed to be scheduled for August 19, comments 1991, and also questioned the definition of the Landcaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Director of Finance Craig responded clarifying that the Craig proposed resolution initiates the process of considering the maintenance response assessment for the 1991-92 year and sets the date for the pubic hearing as well as filing the Engineers report and at the public hearing the final resolution will �e considered. �_ty Administrator Caswell responded that the Landcaping and fighting Act of 1972 is City Admin a State law that provides for this kind of assessment and that there will be no increase response and will remain the same as last year. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue inquiring whether the City is aware A. Morales of how residents feel about paying this assessment tax. comments Director of Finance Craig responded that during the prior public hearing there Craig were twelve residents that spoke in favor of the assessment tax and six residents opposed. response Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 91-C106 CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS AND DECLARING ITS Community INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Maintenance 1991-92 WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING District ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND No. 1 LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND FIXING A TIME AND A PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO. 'Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and .opted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS 08/05/91 PAGE ELEVEN' At this time amendment to Councilmembers addressed item the dealing with the Council They thanked contract of City Administrator Caswell. and commended Mr. Caswell for his comments he has performed while at the City. They him great work also commended regarding Amend to and Mr. Craig for the 1991-92 fiscal year budget. agmt w/City Admin OTHER BUINESS/CITY CODN TT Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding the replacement of plastic Discussion dividers on Pasadena between the 7-11 store and Saint dividers on Frances of Rome Church. It was noted that the dividers that Pasadena are currently at this location are unsightly. It was consensus of Council that this matter be referred to staff. for resolution. Mr. Art Morales addressed this matter stating that the Morales dividers on Azusa and Gladstone should also be included comments because of the problems that occur at that location. Mayor Moses addressed item regarding the the railroad tracks Moses on Pasadena. He suggested that the City, together with the comments Railroad Company should consider installing rubbermatting on those tracks. City Administrator advised that the A T & S F Railroad City Admin Company is no longer installing the rubberized pads free of comments charge as hd been its practice in the past. It was consensus of Council to refer this matter to staff to Referred to investigate the possibility that the City and the Railroad Staff Company each pay half of the cost for installing the rubbermatting on the tracks on Pasadena. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Fingerprint - unanimously* carried by roll call to waive the ing fees fingerprinting fees for the Jr: All American Football waived ,volunteers. Discussion was held regarding the need for one more bus for Discussion the fixed route system. Mayor Moses advised that there have fixed route been many complaints that all residents are not be serviced bus by the bus system. Transportation Coordinator Mc Kay addressed this item P. McKay stating that the bus loop has been consolidated and that comments there are currently two buses for one loop because of the need for a back up bus for a continuous, timed scheduled fixed route operation. Discussion was held regarding Prop A monies and how they are Discussion spent. It was consensus of Council that staff evaluate the Prop A schedule with a report back to Council. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Referred to unanimously* carried by roll call that staff research the Staff possibilities of obtaining another bus for the fixed route system. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call that staff investigate the possibility of using Prop. A funds to pay for half the cost If bus passes for residents. t was consensus of Council that staff research the American .,inability Act with a report back to Council. Further, Community Services Director Guarrera will also report back to Council information regarding a pilot program regarding the American Disability Act, that is currently being created in the San Gabriel Valley. 08/05/91 PAGE TWELVE Staff to research bus passes for public Staff to research American Disability Act Mayor Moses announced and commended the companies and Moses update residents that have contributed donations for the Bill of Bronze Rights and Constitution Bronze Plaques. At this time Mr. Plaque Ronald Legault made.a donation of thirty-five dollars. donations Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously* carried by roll call that a memorial plaque be prepared and placed at Al Rocha Field, previously Little League Park, in memory of Mr. Alfonso M. Rocha, for his years of dedicated service to the children of Azusa. The installation of this plaque is to be held on opening day ceremony of the American Little League. loved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously* carried by roll call that staff be directed to take the appropriate and necessary steps to assure that the public restrooms in the parks are maintained. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 11:38 P.M. Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON AUGUST 5, 1991. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS:-DANGLEIS DIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:39 P.M. Plaque in memory of Alfonso M. Rocha Park rest- room maint- enance CRA convnd w/Cncl Res. 91ZC112 Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:34 A.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Agmt w/Azusa Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously* carried by Chamber of roll call to direct staff to negotiate the final language in Commerce the agreement with the Azusa Chamber of Commerce for the maximum sum of sixty thousand dollars per year on their contract. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Appoint Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously* carried by H. Garcia roll call to appoint Mr. Henry Garcia as Acting City Acting Administrator, effective September 1, 1991. City Admin Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:36 A.M. i CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C113 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 91-011 * Indicates Dangleis absent. 08/05/91 PAGE THIRTEEN