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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 Ord(
salute to the Flag.
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 COUNCIL14EMBERS: 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. Bittensor
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
preparation of an Invironmental Impact Report (EIR) and that
BFI is currently appealing this decision. He requested that
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
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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 general impact on the
community.
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Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opposition
to the preparation of an EIR and the Azusa Landfill.
It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by
Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll call to direct the
City Attorney to file a amicus curiae brief with the Court
by September 24, 1991, appeal hearing date, requesting the
Water Resource Board to prepare an Environmental Impact
Report on the Azusa Landfill. Mayor Moses and Councilman
Alexander dissenting.
Comments
R. Legault
City to
support
EIR
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. Aldin
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.
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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,
1991, were approved as written.
2. Project LD -3, Underground Reconductoring was
completed by Pouk & Steinle, Inc., in accordance with
the specifications and conditions of the contract. The
project was approved and authorization was given to
execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was
directed to have same recorded.
3. Project LD -90-2, Azusa Substation modifications and
underground construction was completed by Mass Electric
Construction Company in accordance with the
"specifications and conditions of the contract. The
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:
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PER1•1ANENT STATUS
RECOMMENDATIONS
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
E. Sanchez Step 3 09/03/91
T. Smith Step 3 08/09/91
NEW APPOINTMENTS
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
NONE TO REPORT
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
P. Maghsoudi, Assistant City Librarian
C. Toscano, Assistant City Clerk
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Min appvd
Notice of
Completion
Pouk &
Steinle, Inc
Notice of
Completion
Mass Elect.
Constr. Co.
Pers Items
Step inc./
perm status
Appointments
EFFECTIVE
Promotions
EFFECTIVE
pending'
pending
TERMINATIONS
Termination
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 & spec
Project No. 91-10, were approved and the City Clerk was Slauson Par]
directed to advertise for bids. This project is funded fencing
by Community Development Block Grand funds.
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
NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE
Res #91-C13,
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ADOPTING THE ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
NONE TO REPORT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY
5.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Spec Call
6.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Spec Call
OF AZUSA
Res #91-C13!
REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF
7.
Specifications for the purchase of 3000 feet of 500
Specs/trans
class emply:
MCM, 15 KVA copper wire for emergency backup for the
formers
Res #91-C13f
Azusa Substation were approved and the City Clerk was
EMPLOYEES
Class Mngmt
directed to advertise for bids.
8.
Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the
Upgrade pub
Azusa Municipal Code and contract was awarded to Nelson
address sys
Sound in the amount of $22,020.41, for the upgrading of
Civic Aud
the existing public address system in the City
Nelson
Auditorium. Three proposals were received from Nelson
Sound
Sound, Shelcomm and T.S. Electronics. Staff has
evaluated all the options regarding Cable T.V.
adaptability, guarantees, and servicing.
9.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
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
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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 & spec
Project No. 91-10, were approved and the City Clerk was Slauson Par]
directed to advertise for bids. This project is funded fencing
by Community Development Block Grand funds.
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
Res #91-C13,
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ADOPTING THE ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
MOU/ACEA
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY
EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA
Res #91-C13!
REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF
Non -rep
THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991.
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class emply:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA
Res #91-C13f
REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE -MANAGEMENT
EMPLOYEES
Class Mngmt
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991.
emplys
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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/LAPP
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.
It was consensus of Council that item N -2a be brought
forward and handled at this time.
Councilman Naranjo presented a film and corresponding Presentation
literature regarding proposed manufactured housing on the manufactured
former Casden site. The film detailing the building of housing
manufactured homes was viewed by Council and audience.
Mrs. Camille DeMascio addressed Council commending the Comments
presentation by Councilman Naranjo, but, stated that she C. DeMascio
didn't think this was the answer to the mobilhome problems
that are currently occurring in the City.
Councilman Naranjo responded assuring Mrs. DeMascio that Comments
the issue of manufactured housing was not meant as a Naranjo
solution to mobilhome park problems but only as an idea 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 Comments
Council thanking them for the service agreement and T. Davis
expressed the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Community president
commitment to the tasks outlined in the agreement.
Mayor Moses commented that the Chamber of Commerce should Comments
be located within the City Hall complex and requested staff Moses
to look into the feasibility of this action.
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.
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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 Moses apptd
"Southern 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
roll call to appoiAt Mayor Moses as the City's
representative to the Los Angeles County Water Advisory
Commission and the Californians for Water Committee. Mayor
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
organizations would use the building at no charge and that
Motion
now it is necessary to charge because of the high cost of
not be charged for the rental of the Woman's Club, unless
maintenance. She stated that she has received many
complaints regarding the high fees that are now being
(failed)
charged and requested that non-profit local organizations
agreeement with the City. Motion dies for the lack of a
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
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Stemrich
its former action regarding the fees for the Woman's Club.
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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.
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
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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
Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING, AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER
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,
STFMRICH,
NARANJO,
ALEXANDER,
MOSES
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled:
Ord./Spec.Res
Ord #91-013
Design Revw
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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Alexander introduced an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19, OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING
THE NAME OF THE HANDICAP ACCESS COMMISSION TO ARCHITECTURAL
BARRIERS COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1st Rdg Ord
name change
Architectural
Barriers
Commission
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.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue
stating that the applicant was directed to provide a status
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
Rock addressed Council stating that together with City staff
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
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Hrg reopen
Testimony
Bruckner
Testimony
D. Grant
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
used to access Foothill Blvd.
Mr. Tom Davis of Azusa Rock responded stating that the main
concern about using that road is safety, added truck traffic
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
opposed to Todd Avenue, such as Fibre Fuel Lane, which is
unsignaled, or Encanto Parkway.
Comments
Naranjo
Response
Davis
Discussion
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
health hazard to the community and further that past
testimony from citizens has proved that the community is
not in favor of this action.
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Comments
Trejo
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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
Council stating that they would complete the haul road when
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
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
mould 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
act within one year of the application date, which he noted
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
not take place until Todd Avenue is closed.
Comments
Allen
Discussion
City Atty
Advised
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 traffichauling
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 a-nd truck traffic is
eliminated.
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Councilman Naranjo responded stating that past complaints
Comments
were with Azusa Rock and the scarring of the hillsides,
Naranjo
and that Owl Rock is a separate company and not involved in
past complaints.
Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue stating that the City
Comments
has options to close down the rock quarries and raise taxes
C. Cline
or to regulate the quarries monitoring them to insure they
comply with City's policies. He further stated that Todd
Avenue should be swept more than watered in complying with
water conservation.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue thanking the Council for
Comments
its patience and understanding when dealing with such
A. Morales
an important issue as this one.
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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
Council stating that they would complete the haul road when
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
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
mould 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
act within one year of the application date, which he noted
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
not take place until Todd Avenue is closed.
Comments
Allen
Discussion
City Atty
Advised
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 traffichauling
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 a-nd 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 Hrg
Comm. Maint.
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, STEMRICH, 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
AND THE BOARD OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA
18, 1991.
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C143
DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess
TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON SEPTEMBER
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
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 ADJOURN24ENT: 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