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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 18, 1991 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 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 Call to Orde salute to the Flag. i INVOCATION was given by Mr. Gilbert Becerra, a citizen Invocation of the City of Azusa. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Garcia, Police Captain Broderick, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Les Bittenson representative of BFI, addressed Council L. Bittenson regarding update of the MRF project and the Azusa Landfill. BFI update He stated that the Material Recycling Facility (MRF) project MRF & Azusa is proceeding on schedule and that plans will be submitted Landfill to the City by the first week in October. He further advised that regarding the Azusa Landfill, the State Water Resources Control Board has refused to permit the Cty Atty preparation of an Invironmental Impact Report (EIR) and that advise BFI is currently appealing this decision. He requested that Discussion the City support the preparation of the EIR by sending a letter to the Court by September 24, 1991, which is the appeal date. He further stated that BFI would reimburse the cost incurred by the City. Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers with each Discussion giving his opinion regarding the EIR and the Landfill. support of Councilman Alexander voiced his strong opposition to the EIR EIR and the Landfill stating that the report by the Water Resource Control Board continuously warns that this project is an environmental hazard and creates risks for the water that is used by over one million people. City Attorney advised that the issue is whether or not to Cty Atty prepare an EIR, not to support or oppose the landfill. advise Further discussion was held regarding the fact that with the!-. Discussion preparation of an EIR, it would provide factual information regarding health hazards and/or genengl impact on the community. C Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opposition Comments to the preparation of an EIR and the Azusa Landfill. R. Legault It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by City to Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll call to direct the support City Attorney to file a amicus curiae brief with the Court EIR by September 24, 1991, appeal hearing date, requesting the community of Azusa. He stated that they would like Water Resource Board to prepare an Environmental Impact to work Report on the Azusa Landfill. Mayor Moses and Councilman projects in Azusa by direction of the Alexander dissenting. Council. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Item M-5 unanimously carried by roll call that item M-5 be brought brt fwrd forward and handled at this time. Mr. Gilbert Becerra addressed Council regarding the study of Comments parking problems on Sixth Street between Cerritos and G. Becerra Pasadena Avenue. He requested that parking restrictions be imposed from 11:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. City Administrator advised that a survey of the residents Comments regarding the hours of restrictions was currently being City Admin conducted. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council stating that Sixth Street Comments is in need of repaving because of various problems that A. Morales exist and also that many vehicles parked there are unlicensed. Mr. Murray Hirota President of the Azusa Senior Center M. Hirota Advisory Counsel addressed Council inviting them to the Golden Ball Golden Ball to be held October 4, 1991 at 7:30 P.M., further 10/4/91 stating that this was the beginning of Golden Days Celebration. Mr. Fred Aldin of Volunteer Community Outreach of Azusa F. Aldih Pacific University addressed Council stating that he and Volunteer other members of his group wish to volunteer to specifically Community help the community of Azusa. He stated that they would like Outreach to work on specific projects in Azusa by direction of the Council. It was consensus of Council that Mr. Aldin meet with staff to discuss the possibility of utilizing the volunteer services of the program and to report back to Council with a presentation. Mr. Bobby Eden a resident of the Azusa Mobilhome Park requested a status of the rent stablization study session. Discussion was held regarding the proposed rent stabilization ordinance. Councilman Stemrich suggested that the question of rent stabilization be submitted as a ballot measure for the next election. It was noted that the currently proposed ordinance will affect mobile home parks only and also that this is not a rent control ordinance, but for rent arbitration. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion and opposition to the action by the Council to support the preparation of the EIR on Azusa Landfill. Councilman Naranjo again stressed that fact that there is a need for factual information on the Azusa Landfill. B. Eden re- quest update Discussion rent stabiliza- tion Comments R. Legault Comments Naranjo Mr. Art Morales addressed Council commending Councilman Comments Stemrich for his attention that he has given to the San , Morales Gabriel Valley River and also commended Mayor Moses for lobbying in Sacramento. 09/18/91 PAGE TWO Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council representing Betterment Comments of Mobile Home Parks in Azusa giving an update of the Y. Trejo committee's progress. She stated that the current concerns of the committee are rent increases, park management and confusion regarding billing of utilities. Councilman Stemrich suggested that the committee submit a Comments list of concerns and complaints so that they will be Stemrich incorporated in the proposed ordinance, further suggesting ' that an informal study session on rent stabilization be held on September 24, 1991. It was consensus of the Council that this meeting be Study Sess adjourned to September 24, 1991, for a study session rent stabil- regarding rent stabilization. ization Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council citing various problems Comments with the apartments in the 1100 and 1200 blocks of Azusa and Y. Trejo San Gabriel Avenues. She stated that there is exposed outside electrical wiring on the ground from spotlights, trash dumped in the alley beside the apartments, the buildings are run down and covered with graffiti; she also requested that street lights be replaced in the area. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16 was Cons Cal "'. approved by motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by appvd, Items Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call vote with G-5, G-6 the exception of items G-5, G-6 and G-9, which were and G-9 Spec considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Call 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, Min appvd 1991, were approved as written. 2. Project LD -3, Underground Reconductoring was Notice of completed by Pouk & Steinle, Inc., in accordance with Completion the specifications and conditions of the contract. The Pouk & ' project was approved and authorization was given to Steinle, Inc execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was NAME/CLASSIFICATION directed to have same recorded. 3. Project LD -90-2, Azusa Substation modifications and Notice of underground construction was completed by Mass Electric Completion Construction Company in accordance with the Mass Elect. specifications and conditions of the contract. The Constr. Co. project was approved and authorization was given to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 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 E. Sanchez Step 3 09/03/91 T. Smith Step 3 08/09/91 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE P. Maghsoudi, Assistant City Librarian pending"' C. Toscano, Assistant City Clerk pending 09/18/91 PAGE THREE TERMINATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION NONE TO REPORT 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM EFFECTIVE Terminations Spec Call Spec Call 7. Specifications for the purchase of 3000 feet of 500 Specs/t MCM, 15 KVA copper wire for emergency backup for the formers Azusa Substation were approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 8. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code and contract was awarded to Nelson Sound in the amount of $22,020.41, for the upgrading of the existing public address system in the City Auditorium. Three proposals were received from Nelson Sound, Shelcomm and T.S. Electronics. Staff has evaluated all the options regarding Cable T.V. adaptability, guarantees, and servicing. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Upgrade pub address sys Civic Aud Nelson Sound Spec Call 10. Partial refund from Southern California Edison Company SCE Order (FERC's Order Opinion No. 359A), was received and Opinion filed. No. 359A 11. Every year a representative of the Controller of the Annual State of California audits the financial transactions Street Rpt of the City pertaining to Section 2151 of the State Highway Code. The result is the Annual Street Report. The contract for the preparation of the report was approved and the Director of Finance was authorized to execute same. 12. The City currently contracts with the East San Gabriel Handyman Valley Consortium for Handyman Program services. This program service is funded through Community Development Block CDBG Grant funds. The renewal of the agreement was approved. 13. Plans and specifications for the Slauson Park fencing, Plans & Project No. 91-10, were approved and the City Clerk was Slauson directed to advertise for bids. This project is funded fencing by Community Development Block Grand funds. spec: Park 14. The audit report of the Rental Housing Inspection Rental Hsg Program was received and filed; further, staff was audit directed to set up a study session to discuss the direction of the Residential Rental Housing Inspection Program. 15. Staff met with the various employee groups in the Meet MOU's and Confer process and the following resolutions were Various adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE -MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. 09/18/91 PAGE FOUR Res #91-C134 MOU/ACEA Res #91-C135 Non -rep class emplys Res #91-C136 Class Mngmt emplys A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE, CITY OF AZUSA Res #91-C137 REGARDING NON -CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND non -class APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JULY elected/appt 1, 1991. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res #91-C138 ADOPTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY MOU/APMA AND THE AZUSA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res #91-C139 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU/CAPP CITY AND THE CIVILIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res #91-C140 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU/APOA CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. 16. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C141 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding item G-6, specifications for the purchase of a Chevy Lumina for the Electric Division. He stated that the cost for this new vehicle is high and suggested the City purchase more economical vehicles to allow for more street lighting in certain areas of the City as well as more Police enforcement. 09/18/91 PAGE FIVE Comments A. Morales It was consensus of Council that item N -2a be brought forward and handled at this time. Councilman Naranjo presented a film and corresponding literature regarding Presentation proposed manufactured housing on the .former Casden site. The film detailing the building manufactured housing of manufactured homes was viewed by Council and audience. Mrs. Camille DeMascio addressed Council commending the presentation by Councilman Naranjo, but, Comments stated that she didn't think this was the answer to the mobilhome problems C. DeMascio that are currently occurring in the City. Councilman Naranjo responded assuring Mrs. DeMascio that the issue Comments of manufactured housing was not meant as a solution to mobilhome park problems but only as an idea Naranjo of what could be utilized on the former Casden site property to provide a type of affordable housing in the City. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Agmt w/ and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agreement Chamber of with the Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $60,000 per Commerce year. Mr. Tom Davis President of the Chamber of Commerce addressed Council Comments thanking them for the service agreement and T. Davis expressed the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Community commitment president to the tasks outlined in the agreement. ' Mayor Moses commented that the Chamber of Commerce should be located within the City Hall Comments complex and requested staff to look into the feasibility of this action. Moses Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding item G-6, specifications for the purchase of a Chevy Lumina for the Electric Division. He stated that the cost for this new vehicle is high and suggested the City purchase more economical vehicles to allow for more street lighting in certain areas of the City as well as more Police enforcement. 09/18/91 PAGE FIVE Comments A. Morales Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Purchase of and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the 1992 Chev specifications for the purchase of one 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Lumina sedan for the Electric Division and direct the City Clerk to Elect Div advertise for bids. Mayor Moses addressed item G-5, stating that the name "Southern Moses apptd California Water Committee" be changed to to various "Californians for Water". It was then moved by Councilman committees Alexander, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and carried by Woman's Club. roll call to appoint Mayor Moses as the City's representative to the Los Angeles County Water Advisory Motion Commission and the Californians for Water Committee. Mayor not be charged for the rental of the Woman's Club, unless Moses abstaining. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Item N -3a unanimously carried by roll call that item N -3a be brought brt frwd forward and handled at this time. At this time Councilman Naranjo left the Council table and Naranjo left abstained from the following item due to a possible conflict cncl tble of interest. Mrs. Shirley Clark addressed Council stating that in 1980 Comments she was President of the Azusa Woman's Club and that at that S. Clark time they found it difficult to maintain the Woman's Club Woman's Club building and donated it to the City. She further stated fees that the original intent was that civic non-profit THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY organizations would use the building at no charge and that now it is necessary to charge because of the high cost of maintenance. She stated that she has received many complaints regarding the high fees that are now being charged and requested that non-profit local organizations Reconvened not be charged for the rental of the Woman's Club and suggested that private or out of town renters be charged double. She further requested that the Council reconsider its former action regarding the fees for the Woman's Club. Mr. Tony Naranjo addressed Council stating that he is in Comments agreement with Mrs. Clark's statements and that non-profit Naranjo organizations are an asset to the community but that a fee covering the bare minimum cost should be imposed for the rental of the building to cover clean up and maintenance. He further noted the current needs of the building which are roof replacement, handicapped accessibility ramp, termite inspection, earthquake damage and other related items. He further stated that if the City does not impose some type of fee it will be in the same situation that the Woman's Club members were in ten years ago, of not being able to maintain the building. 09/18/91 PAGE SIX General discussion was held regarding the feasibility of the General City subsidizing the operating costs of maintaining the discussion Woman's Club. Moved by Councilman Alexander that non-profit organizations Motion not be charged for the rental of the Woman's Club, unless Alexander they cause damage to the building or break any rules of the (failed) agreeement with the City. Motion dies for the lack of a second. ' Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Referred to and carried by roll call to direct staff to study staff the fees and operating cost of the Woman's Club with a report back to Council. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as AT 10:00 P.M. CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:03 P.M Reconvened 09/18/91 PAGE SIX Mr. Dan Grant Vice President, Corporate Treasurer, for Owl Testimony Rock addressed Council stating that together with City staff D. Grant he visited Todd Avenue for a site investigation. The inspection revealed that maintenance of the street is now being done in a proper manner. He noted that on the eastern side of by the golf course, tree roots were coming up through the asphalt and -that uneven portions of the street 09/18/91 PAGE SEVEN THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No Bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE PUBLIC FINANCING No Bus APFA AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING, AMENDING Ord #91-013 AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER Design Revw 19.57 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO DESIGN REVIEW. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord #91-014 REPEALING SECTION 19.48.055 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Driveway PERTAINING TO DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. Requirements Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERSi NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander introduced an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19, OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING name change THE NAME OF THE HANDICAP ACCESS COMMISSION TO ARCHITECTURAL Architectural BARRIERS COMMISSION. Barriers Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Commission .unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to Cont Pub Hrg Resolution No. 8626, to allow an increase in truck traffic Owl Rock across the San Gabriel River for Owl Rock Products Company, Products Co. 1201 North Todd Avenue. The Mayor declared the Hearing reopened. Hrg reopen Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Testimony that the applicant was directed to provide a status Bruckner 'stating report regarding the condition and maintenance of Todd Avenue and completion of the haul road to Foothill Blvd. Mr. Dan Grant Vice President, Corporate Treasurer, for Owl Testimony Rock addressed Council stating that together with City staff D. Grant he visited Todd Avenue for a site investigation. The inspection revealed that maintenance of the street is now being done in a proper manner. He noted that on the eastern side of by the golf course, tree roots were coming up through the asphalt and -that uneven portions of the street 09/18/91 PAGE SEVEN Aa— appear to be centered around the railroad crossing. He stated that every morning Todd Avenue is swept by the street sweeper as well as watered at night. Further, the Owl Rock Company contributes ten thousand dollars per year for the maintenance of Todd Avenue. Regarding the haul road, the final easement was received from the Corps of Engineers. Azusa Rock officials have been in negotiations with the City of Irwindale regarding the design of the intersection of the proposed road and Foothill Boulevard. Irwindale officials have indicated that they would prefer to have the intersection construction at the same time as the completion of other improvements along this portion of Foothill Boulevard, which are scheduled for later this year. Some improvements are in place for some portions of the roadway, but construction was delayed until final approval for the conveyor system and its easements were granted. Discussion between the Council and Mr. Grant took place Discussion relative to Todd Avenue, that the condition in some areas may be hazardous and that Todd Avenue needs to be swept and watered more than once a day. Councilman Naranjo questioned whether Owl Rock would be Comments willing to submit a performance bond or good faith deposit Naranjo assuring that the haul road be completed by December 31, 1991. Mr. Grant responded that he would have to consult the Response management and Board of Directors of Owl Rock and that as Grant far as the closure of the Todd Avenue gate, they would need the cooperation of the City of Irwindale. Councilman Naranjo questioned why Fibre Fuel Lane is not Comments used to access Foothill Blvd. Naranjo Mr. Tom Davis of Azusa Rock responded stating that the main Response concern about using that road is safety, added truck traffic Davis and that it is an unsignalized intersection. Further they have been working towards installing a signal with the City of Irwindale. Discussion was held regarding using alternative streets as Discussion opposed to Todd Avenue, such as Fibre Fuel Lane, which is unsignaled, or Encanto Parkway. Mr. Ron Legault addressed the issue suggesting that Todd Comments Avenue be replaced altogether, that Encanto Parkway be used R. Legault as the route for Owl Rock and that Todd Avenue be watered more often. Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed the issue questioning comments Comments made by Mr. Watson at the last meeting as well as extraction Y. Trejo tax, the effects on Fish Canyon Trail, the increased particulates in the air as a result of more tonnage being hauled, the negative effect on the City. She further stated that the haul road should be completed before the increase in tonnage is approved and that maintenance of Todd Avenue needs to be increased. Councilman Naranjo addressed the issue stressing the fact Comments that Owl Rock Company is complying with its promise of a Naranjo haul road but they cannot complete it without the consent of the City of Irwindale. Mrs. Trejo stated that the increase in tonnage hauled is a Comments health hazard to the community and further that past Trejo testimony from citizens has proved that the community is not in favor of this action. 09/18/91 PAGE EIGHT Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding Discussion continuing the public hearing or taking action now. Further discussion was held regarding the sales tax that is received from Azusa Rock and Owl Rock. It was established that if the hauling material tonnage increased the taxable sales would also increase the taxes collected. Mr. Grant addressed Council stating that when the flood Comments basins were available for full mining the company was Grant hauling approximately 280,000 tons of materials per month, and the current tonnage is 70,000 from Azusa Rock and from the cleanup of the basins. Councilman Stemrich stated that he will grant extra tonnage Comments when the Todd Avenue gate is closed. Further, that he was Stemrich promised this one year ago and felt this is an appropriate amount of time for Owl Rock to complete negotiations with the City of Iwindale relating to the alternate haul road. Mr. Allen, Vice Chairman of Owl Rock Products, addressed Comments Council stating that they would complete the haul road when Allen the conveyor system is complete and the permits for this have currently been obtained, further, truck traffic on Todd Avenue will cease but that until the City of Irwindale agrees to signalize the intersection to be used to access to and from the rock quarries they cannot give a specific date. Heated discussion ensued with Councilman Stemrich stating Discussion that he agreed to the Conveyor system with the stipulation that the haul road would be complete and Todd Avenue gate would be closed by December 31, 1991. Further stating he would not support this until Todd Avenue is free of truck traffic. Councilman Naranjo objected to the fact that this item is being dragged on and suggested that it be tabled or settled. City Attorney advised that State Law provides Council must Councilman Naranjo responded stating that past complaints Comments Advised were with Azusa Rock and the scarring of the hillsides, Naranjo that options are to continue the hearing in order to see and that Owl Rock is a separate company and not involved in if Owl Rock would be willing to submit a performance bond, past complaints. indicates what they will or will not do, or to approve the Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue stating that the City Comments has options to close down the rock quarries and raise taxes C. Cline Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman or to regulate the quarries monitoring them to insure they Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the comply with City's policies. He further stated that Todd 1 Avenue should be swept more than watered in complying with water conservation. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue thanking the Council for its Comments patience and understanding when dealing with such A. Morales an important issue as this one. Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding Discussion continuing the public hearing or taking action now. Further discussion was held regarding the sales tax that is received from Azusa Rock and Owl Rock. It was established that if the hauling material tonnage increased the taxable sales would also increase the taxes collected. Mr. Grant addressed Council stating that when the flood Comments basins were available for full mining the company was Grant hauling approximately 280,000 tons of materials per month, and the current tonnage is 70,000 from Azusa Rock and from the cleanup of the basins. Councilman Stemrich stated that he will grant extra tonnage Comments when the Todd Avenue gate is closed. Further, that he was Stemrich promised this one year ago and felt this is an appropriate amount of time for Owl Rock to complete negotiations with the City of Iwindale relating to the alternate haul road. Mr. Allen, Vice Chairman of Owl Rock Products, addressed Comments Council stating that they would complete the haul road when Allen the conveyor system is complete and the permits for this have currently been obtained, further, truck traffic on Todd Avenue will cease but that until the City of Irwindale agrees to signalize the intersection to be used to access to and from the rock quarries they cannot give a specific date. Heated discussion ensued with Councilman Stemrich stating Discussion that he agreed to the Conveyor system with the stipulation that the haul road would be complete and Todd Avenue gate would be closed by December 31, 1991. Further stating he would not support this until Todd Avenue is free of truck traffic. Councilman Naranjo objected to the fact that this item is being dragged on and suggested that it be tabled or settled. City Attorney advised that State Law provides Council must City Atty act within one year of the application date, which he noted Advised Mr. Watson previously considered to waive, further stating that options are to continue the hearing in order to see if Owl Rock would be willing to submit a performance bond, or to delay action until such time as the City of Irwindale indicates what they will or will not do, or to approve the additional tonnage with the condition that the increase will 1 not take place until Todd Avenue is closed. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg closed Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appve inc carried by roll call to allow an increase in truck traffic hauling across the San Gabriel River and permit the processing of up ' when Todd"Av to 273,500 tons of rock material per month from off-site closed sources when Todd Avenue gate is closed and truck traffic is eliminated. 09/18/91 PAGE NINE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on the re -adoption Community Maintenance Assessment District. The Mayor declared the Hearing reopened. of the Cont Pub Hairg Comm. Mnt. Assessmt Dist Hrg reopened Director of Finance Craig addressed the issue stating that Testimony this item is the Community Maintenance fee of forty-four G. Craig cents per month that appears on utility bills of the residents and businesses. He further stated that the fee pays for the maintenance of the park and recreation landscaping, parkway landscaping and certain special projects such as, the Cerritos and Gladstone beautification landscaping. He stated that the amount collected has remained the same for the last two years. At this time Councilman Alexander made a motion to extend Motion to the time of the Council meeting to one additional hour, the extend time motion was seconded by Mayor Moses. Motion failed of mtg Councilmembers Dangleis, Stemrich and Naranjo dissenting. (failed) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Motion to unanimously carried by roll call to allow time to finish the complete item on hand. item Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res #91-C142 CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT DATED JULY 30, 1991 AND THE Confirming IMPROVEMENTS, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND Engineer's ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; CONCERNING THE CITY OF Rpt/Comm AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 Maint Fee (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE) AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE UTILITY ROLL OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THAT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO FUND SUCH IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1991-92. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEL-1RICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 11:03 P.M. w/Cncl Mayor/Chairman Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C143 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 18, 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: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:04 P.M. 09/18/91 PAGE TEN J THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 11:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses and carried by roll call to adjourn to September 19, 1991, at 7:30 P.M., to continue the items that were posted for this meeting but were not addressed. Councilman/Director Dangleis abstaining and Councilman/Director Alexander dissenting. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:31 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C144 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 91-015 09/18/91 PAGE ELEVEN Reconvened Adjourn to 9/19/91 to cont Agenda