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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 3, 1991 - CC (2)1 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 3, 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 Reverend John Sims of the Prevailing Word Ministry. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALE ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NON�ECANDER, MOSES ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Garcia, Police Chief Nelson, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Accounting Services Supervisor Sanders, Senior Planner Watrous, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Duane Martin, President of the Rancho Azusa Homeowners Association addressed Council regarding the numerous problems that have been occuring on Avenida Conejo, a street in the north section of Azusa. He stated that a high volume bf vehicles speed through this street because there are no posted speed limit signs and requested that a two way stop sign be installed at the intersection of Avenida Conejo and Calle de la Luna. Further, since there is a school bus stop at that intersection he requested that more preventive measures be taken before an accident occurs. He also requested that a reasonable portion of curb on the north side of Sierra Madre be painted red due to visibility problems for vehicles travelling southbound on Conejo out onto Sierra Madre. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Pub.Prtc. D. Martin re: Avenida Conejo City Administrator responded that he had received the list Comments of requests from the Homeowners Association and staff is City Admin currently working to alieviate the problems. Mr. Gilbert Becerra addressed Council regarding the parking problems that exist on Sixth Street between Cerritos and Pasadena Avenue. He stated that an overflow of late night visitors and/or residents of the Balboa Apartments has caused excess noise, loitering and parking problems. He presented a petition signed by homeowners on that street requesting parking restrictions between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M. G. Becerra re: parking restrictions Sixth St. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dangleis, Discussion seconded by Mayor that Moses and unanimously carried by roll call referred to the Police night to insure Department observe and study the that area at P.D. for restrictions w th there is a need for a report back to Council at parking the study meeting. next Mr. Ron Legau'.t addressed Council regarding the problems Comments with Avenida Conejo. He stated that there has been Avenida vandalism in that area and requested that the white street Conejo lights be changed to amber and also suggested that an increase in Police Department bicycle patrol in that area would help decrease crime. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed Council commending them for their J. McJunkin recent united stand toward the progress of City business. Injunction He further commented on the injunction case filed by the re: sluicing City trying to stop the silt that will be coming down the canyon riverbed. He stated that 16 million cubic yards of silt is going to destroy the canyon area and further cause many unhealthy particles in the air when the windy season arrives. City Attorney responded that the preliminary injunction was City Attny denied on the basis that there was no problem with the way response & the defendants who were responsible for issuing the permit, comments divided up the sluicing project to avoid looking at all the environmental impacts. Further, attorneys for the City argued that over the last couple of years nobody had taken an overall view at what the impacts were. The Judge declined to transfer jurisdiction over the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works to Federal Court. City received a letter from the State Water Quality Control Board requesting that the County conduct studies of the silt to determine exactly what it contained and if there were materials that should not be in the water. He also stated that at this time there is nothing available legally that could stop the operation of the sluicing project, but the matter would be discussed later in Closed Session. After lengthy discussion among Councilmembers, it was moved Request of by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and AQMD unanimously carried by roll call to request the Air Quality monitor Management District to analyze the situation and monitor the proper sites and locations to adaquately measure the dust in the San Gabriel River. Mr. Francis Spears addressed Council stating that Comments sediment has been coming from the dam for the last sixty F. Spears years and that the Govenment has a reason for conducting this sluicing project. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd. Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 1991, were Min approved as written. appvd 2. The City Library houses a collection of microfilm and microfiche Bids waived reference and research materials. These items include L.A. Times purchase newspapers from 1956 to present and Azusa Herald from 1897 to microfilm/ present. Access to these materials has been restricted due to microfiche the breakdown of the reader/printer. Formal bidding Library Canon procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization was given to purchase a microfilm/microfiche reader/printer from Canon in the amount of $6,464. 09/03/91 PAGE TWO 3. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Bids waived Municipal Code and authorization was given to purchase transformers one 500 KVA and two 150 KVA transformers from Wesco in Wesco/G.E. the amount of $21,465.98; and purchase of seven 15 KVA Supply and three 10 KVA pole transformers from G.E. Supply in tion Jailer the amount of $7,950.69. 4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE G. DuBois PermStat/2 08/25/91 J. Sanchez PermStat/2 09/05/91 K. Chagnon PermStat/2 09/04/91 G. Gaytan Step 3 09/05/91 D. Mc Fann Step 4 09/07/91 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT TERMINATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT 5. The Personnel Board has approved the revision of job specifications for the position of Jailer. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C125 REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE Classifica- CLASSIFICATION OF JAILER tion Jailer 6. Pursuant to Government Code Section 825, which allows cities to indemnify employees for punitive damages, approval was given for indemnification for two police officers involved in a liability suit, and the following resolution adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF GENERAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF CHARLES ALVAREZ v. THE CITY OF AZUSA, ET AL. Res. 91-C126 appvg indem- nification 7. Request of Grant Wells, Line Mechanic, for a leave Lv of Absence without pay status, effective approximately August 29, w/out pay for 1991, pending the outcome of his application for G. Wells disability retirement, was approved. S. Request of Armando Paez, Senior Tree Trimmer, for a Lv of Absence leave without pay status, pending the outcome of his w/out pay for appication for disability retirement, was approved. A. Paez 9. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on Bid open August 27th for the Head Start Pre -School Office Head Start Renovation. Sole bid was rejected and the City Clerk Ofs/re-adver- was directed to re -advertise for bids. tise 09/03/91 PAGE THREE 10. Request of Sandy Willison, Community Services officer, Lv of Absence for leave without pay status, beginning August 26, 1991 w/out pay for through September 12, 1991, was approved. S. Willison 11. Implementation of a "Center Trustees" program at the Center Trus - Senior Center was approved. This program allows tees/Sr Ctr community volunteers to work when paid staff is not on duty. 12. Recodification of the Azusa Municipal Code by Municipal Code Corporation was approved. 13. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: Recodify MC appvd A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C127 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call, NONE Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and. Item N -2b unanimously carried by roll call to bring forward Item N -2b brt fwrd at this time. Councilman Stemrich addressed his displeasure regarding the way the San Gabriel San Gabriel licensing Valley Humane Society conducts its program. He stated that they constantly Valley residents licenses wake at early hours in the morning to check for dog Humane He stated that the whole incident has caused personal and emotional hardships on his and that he himself has experienced various complaints problems taken by with their procedures. He further read a report the City Clerk's Referred to Office regarding a complaint made by Mr. Javier Perez regarding the mishandling loss Clsd Sess and of his dog by the Humane Society. Mr. Javier Perez addressed Council stating that his dog had been in quarantine Comments at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society and when he returned to retrieve his dog J. Perez after ten days he was advised that his dog had run away. Mr. Perez has had to nurse seven puppies since then, of which one has already died. He stated that the whole incident has caused personal and emotional hardships on his family and is requesting that some action be taken. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried Referred to by roll call to refer this item to Closed Session. Councilman Clsd Sess dissenting. Dangleis THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:21 P.M. Convene as CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:23 P.M , Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS No Bus IDA NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE PUBLIC FINANCING ' AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AMENDING, ADDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 19.57 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 09/03/91 PAGE FOUR No Bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Res 91-C128 Appvg Neg Dec/Design Review Ord Moved by Dangleis Councilman Alexander, seconded by to Councilman waive further passed and adopted by the waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STE31RICH, NARANJO, NOES: ALEXANDER, COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALE NONEANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE NONE Councilman Stemrich introduced an Ordinance entitled: 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord ADDING, AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER Design Rev 19.57 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO DESIGN REVIEW. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION AMENDING THE WEST END SPECIFIC PLAN. Moved by Naranjo Councilman Dangleis, seconded by to Councilman waive further passed and adopted by the reading and adopt. following vote the Resolution of Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STF-MRICH, NARANJO, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALE NONEANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY AMENDING THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WEST END SPECIFIC 173.) PLAN (CODE AMENDMENT NO. Moved by Dangleis to Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman waive further passed and adopted by the reading and adopt. following vote, Resolution to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMIRICH, NARANJO, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, NONE MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION REPEALING SECTION 19.48.055 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STF-MRICH, NARANJO, ' NOES: ALEXANDER, MOSES COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander introduced an Ordinance entitled: Res 91-129 Appvg Neg Dec West End Specific Plan Res 91-130 Amend West End Specific Plan Res 91-C131 Appvg Neg Dec Driveway Requirements - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA - 1st Rdg Ord REPEALING SECTION 19.48.055 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Driveway PERTAINING TO DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. Requirements 09/03/91 PAGE FIVE Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING THE APPEAL OF DELBERT AND CATHERINE WEST, APPROVING AN ORDER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 NORTH ALAMEDA AVENUE, AND ORDERING COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C-418 (CASE NO. 91-791-B) 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 CHEDULED ITEMS Res 91-132 denying Pub Noris Appl Delbert & Catherine West Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to Resolution No. Pub. Hrg. 8626, to allow an increase in truck traffic across the San Owl Rock Co. Gabriel River for Owl Rock Products Company, 1201 North Todd Avenue. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 15, 1991, as well as affidavit of proof of posting of said property on August 22, 1991. Senior Planner Watrous addressed the issue stating that on July 24, 1991, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 91-56, approving Precise Plan of Design No. 91-20, an application made by Owl Rock Products Company to increase the amount of truck traffic hauling material across the San Gabriel River to their processing plant located at 1201 North Todd Avenue. The Planning Commission has recommended to the City Council that Council amend Resolution No. 8626 to allow for this increase. He stated that Owl Rock has been in operation since 1963 under the approval of Council Resolution No. 4520 and that an amendment approved under Resolution No.8626 has allowed Owl Rock to transport 70,000 tons of material per month from the Azusa Rock quarry across the San Gabriel River to the Owl Rock plant for processing. Owl Rock now wishes to increase this level to 273,500 tons per month. This truck traffic has previously been approved by the Council to continue until December 31, 1992, or when the conveyor system leading from Azusa rock is completed, whichever occurs first. The increase in truck traffic is requested for the same time period. He further stated that an environmental review of the proposed increase has been conducted with the assistance of Terry Hays and Associates, environmental consultants, and it was determined that the project would not have a significant impact on the surrounding area, the overall level of activity at the plant would not exceed its current level and would not affect the nearby residential areas in Azusa and Duarte. He also stated that one of the mitigation measures in the staff report was omitted, dealing with washing of the undercarriages of the trucks crossing the river. He concluded by stating that staff recommends that Council amend Resolution No. 8626 to allow an increase in truck traffic across the San Gabriel River and permit the processing of up to 273,500 tons of rock material per month from off-site sources, as recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 91-56. 09/03/91 PAGE SIX Testimony Watrous Councilman Stemrich inquired whether Owl Rock would have to Question use Encanto Parkway if this amendment is not approved. Stemrich Senor Planner Watrous responded yes, until the conveyor Response system is completed, but that at this time they do have Watrous approval to haul 70,000 tons per month. Mayor Moses inquired how this increase of materials per Question month would affect the air in that area. Moses Senior Planner Watrous responded stating that the Response environmental consultants Terry Hays and Associates Watrous conducted entensive studies on the impact on air and that the additional dust would not be of significant impact because it is a minor amount. Councilman Alexander and Mayor Moses voiced concerns Comments with statements on the assessment of environmental impacts Alexander with regard to wind changes and the means of measuring gust winds as well as the procedures followed in these situations. Staff assured Council that there are wind gauges as well as other methods of monitoring wind changes. Mr. Glenn Watson representative of Owl Rock addressed the issue advising that Testimony this is not an increase in the production of Owl Rock. He stated that in earlier Watson years Owl Rock averaged 273,520 tons of material hauled a month and that they are requesting less than the peak amount that was hauled in the past. In the 1989 amendment resolution it was specifically provided that 70,0000 tons per month was to supplement the existing production from the two pits which are in the water spreading basin to the north of the plant site. At that time there were still two to three millions of material in those basins. Now that the basins have been completely excavated there remains a clean up operation which permits a commercially feasible business. He further stated that this operation will cease in 1992 when the conveyor system is completed. He advised that the Corp of Engineers will issue its approval for the system soon and this this is a temporary means of keeping the company in business. He noted that even though the council is more concerned with the environmental issue, there would be extraction tax collected by the City for this operation. Mayor Moses questioned the affects on Todd Avenue caused by this hauling Question process. Moses Mr. Kjelstrom, Operations Manager of owl Rock addressed Council stating that Todd Response Avenue is swept and watered daily. He further advised that Owl Rock contributes $10,000 towards Kjelstrom the maintenance of Todd Avenue. Councilman Stemrich reminded the representatives of Owl Rock that approximately one year ago their company promised to acquire an alternate route for their hauling process, as opposed to Todd Avenue. Mr. Watson assured Council that they have recently acquired three acres of land on the east riverbank that will be used as a alternate route. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the statements on the Environmental Report report as well as mitigation measures imposed relevent to many of the statements. Council voiced numerous areas of concern. Mr. Watson assured Council that every item which was marked as questionable has been responded to by either a mitigation measure or explanatory comments in the negative declaration. 09/03/91 PAGE SEVEN Comments Stemrich Discussion J Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed this issue voicing his opposition to the operation of this project. He stated the local mountain has been destroyed, Todd Avenue has never been clean and that the project has increased pollution. He reminded Council that they are here to protect the health of the citizens. Mr. Ron Legault addressed this issue suggesting that Owl Rock Company cement Todd Avenue from Sierra Madre to Foothill, if they are going to continue using it. He further addressed certain promises that have been made by the company which he stated have not been fulfilled such as, landscaping the local hills, the opening of Fish Canyon trail and a signal light. He stated that the company does not water down Todd Avenue and urged the Council to stop this operation. He further questioned the safety measures used by trucks hauling materials and the fuel pumps that exist over the drinking water supply. Comments J. McJunkin Comments R. Legault Mr. Kjelstrom responded stating that the fuel pumps have Comments been replaced with new regulated tanks and landscaping of Kjelstrom the mountain has began. Further, trucks are maintained and inspected by State and Federal branches of the Government. Mr. Eric Howard, a resident in the nothern section of City, addressed this item stating his opposition to destruction of the mountain and the dust problems in area. He requested that these problems be resolved. the Comments the E. Howard the Mr. Walt Harvell addressed this item questioning whether the Comments truck drivers for Owl Rock were independent drivers. He W. Harvell further voiced complaints regarding the poorly maintained trucks and the problems they cause on the freeway. Mr. Kjelstrom responded that the truck drivers are Response independent drivers. Kjelstrom Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to amend Resolution No. 8626 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMEBRS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH It was consensus of Council to bring this item back at the next Council meeting for reconsideration with more information. Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed Council regarding the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission Study of Transportation Alternatives for the Sante Fe Corridor. She stated that the Commission has purchased the right-of-way for the Sante Fe Corridor and that they have committed to construct a light rail system from Los Angeles to Pasadena. She further stated that six cities east of Pasadena are currently in the early phases of studying the transportation needs for the valley and requested that a Councilmember be appointed to attend these informal meetings to express the needs of our City. Hrg clsd Motion to appve amendment to Res 8626 Failed Bring back next mtg G. Dadain LACTC Study on Alternatives It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to appoint appointed to Councilman Naranjo as the representative for the City of represent Azusa. 09/03/91 PAGE EIGHT Senior Planner Watrous addressed Council with review of Ordinance requiring security gates and bars over windows and door openings. He stated that previously the Council had expressed concern with the installation of security gates on the outside of commercial buildings being portrayed as a negative image to the City. Staff is suggesting a code amendment requiring any installation of such security devices in commercial and industrial areas to be on the inside of the buildings. These installations would have to meet all other applicable codes, including exiting requirements. He further stated that security gates and bars legally existing prior to this proposed amendment would be allowed to remain as a nonconforming structure. He requested input and direction from the Council. Sr Plner Watrous re: Code Amendment install sec gates & bars Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Referred to and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this item to Ping Comm the Planning Commission for action and appropriate steps towards the adoption of the proposed Ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to accompany Mr. Watson of Owl Rock to investigate the negative conditions of Todd Avenue. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that the ceremony presenting the Bronze Plaques be held in conjunction with Constitution Week, September 17 - 23, 1991, and further that students from local schools be invited to attend and participate in the ceremony. Mayor Moses suggested that a portion of the former Casden property be considered for Senior Citizen Housing. 0th Bus/Cncl Todd Ave. conditions Bronze Plaque ceremony Sr Hsg on Casden site It was consensus of Council to continue discussion of this Continued item as well as Councilman Naranjo's item dealing with first to next mtg time home buyer program on the Casden site, until the next Council meeting for further information and presentation. It was consensus of Council to direct staff to conduct a Conduct study feasibility study regarding a Commuter Rail station in the Commuter City, with a report back to Council. Rail Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his concerns R. Legault regarding properties he feels need to be serviced by the Comments Weed Abatement Program. Areas of concern were the Weed Abmt northeast corner of 9th and Azusa Avenue, the area Prgm surrounding the train station, across from Wells Fargo Bank, and the area north of the the Ghost Town and west of Highway 39. Mayor Moses stated that the area he feels is most in need of Moses the Weed Abatement Program is the De Rosa property that is Weed Abmt bounded by Azusa Avenue, Foothill Boulevard and San Gabriel Prgm Avenue. He requested that this area be cleaned up as soon as possible. Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council stating that there is a Y. Trejo need for placement of rent stabilization on the ballot comments for the next election. She questioned what procedures were rent to that be followed for process a public hearing be of this program and suggested stabiliza- scheduled for input by the public. tion It was consensus of Council that a workshop on the subject Workshop of rent stabilization be scheduled in ong-month. 09/03/91 PAGE NINE 1 I Ms. Michelle Brooks representative of the Western Mobile Home Association addressed Council on behalf of four mobile home park owners in the City. She stated that there is no need for a rent stabilization issue to be placed on the ballot and offered other alternatives that are currently being used in San Dimas. They have rent substidy, shared housing and meadiation programs that are not as costly as a rent control or stabilization program. Further she requested to be contacted if there were any problems with the park owners that she represents. She further requested local park owners or representative be invited to the proposed workshop on rent stabilization. Councilman Stemrich addressed the issue stating that the City has had many problems with mobilehome park owners in the past and has received little assistance in resolving the matters from Western Mobilhome Association. He further stated that he didn't appreciate the letters that have been received from her company suggesting negative repercussions if the City decides to proceed with a rent control/stabilization program. Councilman Alexander addressed the issue expressing his displeasure with the tactics used by the Western Home Association and stated that there have been many problems with mobilehome park owners that the City needs to deal with and further that the fees being charged to mobilehome owners continue to escalate. He suggested that the City, mobilehome park owners and mobilehome owners try to compromise in dealing with this issue. Ms. Brooks stated that the rents at the mobile home parks are reasonable but agreed that there are problems that need to be dealt with, further noting that the State has currently required guidelines for mobilehome park owners and mobile home owners to follow in efforts to upgrade the mobilehome parks. M. Brooks Comments rent stabiliza- tion Comments Stemrich Comments Alexander M. Brooks comments Councilman Stemrich requested that staff look into the Stemrich sewage fee that is charged to residents of the mobilhome request park at 830 S. Azusa Avenue. He questioned why there is a charge if the residents are not hooked up to the main sewer line. Mr. Ron Legault addressed the item requesting that Ms. Comments Brooks of the Western Mobile Home Association aid local R. Legault residents that are currently experiencing problems in their mobile home parks. 09/03/91 PAGE TEN Ms. Brooks advised that new laws have currently been enacted Comments regarding senior and non -senior housing in mobilhome parks, M. Brooks further stating tht she would attempt to resolve existing problems with the residents in question. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by Rent stabil- roll call that staff schedule a workshop to receive input and study the feasibility ization regarding rent stabilization. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. Workshop scheduled Moved by Councilman Dangleis to excuse Councilman Alexander and Councilman Motion ' Stemrich from the Council meeting of September 16, 1991. Motion died for the lack of a second. died Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll Re -schedule call t&,re-schedule the Council meeting of September 16, 1991 to' Wednesday, September Next Mtg to 18, 1991. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. 9/18/91 An item of subsequent need arose, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to agendize the item. 09/03/91 PAGE TEN 1 C Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Procs for unanimously carried by roll call that proclamations be Ortiz & prepared for Mr. Ortiz and Monrovia Nursery. Monrovia Nur THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 10:21 P.M. w/Cncl Mayor/Chairman Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION AND THE BOARD OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 3, 1991. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C133 DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON SEPTEMArP Moved by Mayor/Chairman Moses, seconded by Councilman/Director Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:23 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:31 P.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Adjourn Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:32 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C134 NEXT ORDINANCE 09/03/91 NO. 91-013 PAGE ELEVEN