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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 7, 1991 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 7, 1991 - 7:30 P.M. �. 7 -he City Council of`the City of Azusa m `y at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium.session Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in salute to the Flag. the Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Covenant Church. Reverend Johnson, of the Village Invocation ROLL CALL Teddy Bear help of unteers from our senior program. recycl prgm PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, Morales addressed Council regarding the municipal in Azusa. ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES NAARANJO He stated that an incident had regarding Freeman's towing Towing Svs Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll Naranjo Naranjo from the meeting. call to excuse Councilman excused ALSO PRESENT - Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Garcia, Director oFinance Craig, Police Chief Nelson, Community Development 7�rector Bruckner, Community Services Director Guarrera, City . Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works �`edroza, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Utilities Director Hsu, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Councilman Stemrich presented plaques to Joshua and Jillian Pres plques Pollard _ for their act of heroism in saving the life of a child from drowning in a jacuzzi. to Pollard Children Councilman Naranjo entered the meeting at 7:35 P.m. Naranjo ent mtg The entire Council presented a proclamation to the New Proc to New Haryest Church for its many services to the community. Harvest Chrch Councilman Alexander presented a proclamation to Assistant Proc to L.A. Fire Chief Robert Lee of the Los Angeles County. Fire Co. Fire Department, proclaiming the week of October 6-12 as, "Fire Dept Prevention Week". was onoring consensus of the Council to prepare a proclamation the Teddy Bear Recycling Prepare proc lolIt ear by program that is held every Azusa Land Reclamation Company with the Teddy Bear help of unteers from our senior program. recycl prgm PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Art towing services Morales addressed Council regarding the municipal in Azusa. A. Morales occurred He stated that an incident had regarding Freeman's towing Towing Svs caused adhere service which has him to question the company's obligation to Freeman's to the contract. A vehicle which was impounded by was towed outside the City limit' , which is not Discussion was held between Mr. Patterson and Councilmembers regarding various It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by referred to urrently being processed for payment and that he was roll call to refer this item to staff with a report back to Council. staff will work with other towing cgompanies in effort to solve existing problems. Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council providing a progress Y. Trejo report with regard to the committew for rent stabilization for mobilehome She progress rpt motion and that staff, together with other --towing companies in the City, meet to parks. stated that they have acquired rent stabilization and/or de -control ordinances rent stabil- tseveral from cities which are being used as guidelines with additions or deletions of sections that the committee feels ization Are appropriate for the City of Azusa's proposed ordinance. Administrative Analyst Dadaian responded stating problems have been the the thanked Community Director Bruckner for his full solved and that all obligations for Golden Days coverage by Cencom Cable Television are being response cooperation in dealing with the Committee and further thanked the Mayor, Councilman Alexander and Councilman Stemrich for their attendance at the. group's last meeting. Lastly,._ she addressed the recent deplorable insult to the City Clerk by an anonymous party. Mr. Lee ,Patterson, owner "of"Freeman's Towing addressed Council stating that he has -E1: Patterson contracted with the City for twenty-one years and tows approximately one hundred Freeman's and twenty-three vehicles per month. He stated that the Towing majority of the vehicles are stored at Freeman's but that Junk vehicles are stored in his San Dimas company, Western Tow, in order to abide by City complaints of the business resembling a junk yard. He stated that he has complied with City laws and commented that the Resolution requiring all impounded vehicles to be stored in Azusa was passed without his knowledge. Discussion was held between Mr. Patterson and Councilmembers regarding various Discussion problems that have existed between c?reeman's Towing service and other towing companies. Mr. urrently being processed for payment and that he was oPatterson advised that he iswilling to abide by requirements" of 'the -City -and response will work with other towing cgompanies in effort to solve existing problems. PeE. =It was consensus of the Council that this matter be added to Cthe previous Item added motion and that staff, together with other --towing companies in the City, meet to to previous review and explore the fairness of the existing contracts as well as the motion resolution requiring storage of impounded vehicles within City limits. tow sys Mr." Ronald Legault addressed Council requesting that R. Legault additional markers and lighting be placed at a newly requests installed island on Alosta Avenue and also requested that the City square off the boundaries near Monrovia Nursery so that the City could benefit from the proposed "construction of new housing in that area. .-Mr. Raymond Fraijo addressed Council with complaints R.-Fraijo regarding the handling of his claim against the City by the complaint City's Insurance Carrier. He stated that the carrier has w/Ins carrier requested that he photograph vehicles that were allegedly damaged by the City and felt that this was an unfair practice by the insurance company. Tiity Administrator advised that the claim in question is City Admin urrently being processed for payment and that he was not response ware of a problem regarding it but will counsel Insurance kArrier with reference to comments made to Mr. Fraijo. p7Councilman Naranjo requested that staff research agreement with Cencom Cable Television the Naranjo with regard -recent problems with Golden Days celebration coverage, insure to to Cencom- Cable that requirements and obligations are being met. Administrative Analyst Dadaian responded stating problems have been the Dadaian solved and that all obligations for Golden Days coverage by Cencom Cable Television are being response complied with. 10/07/91 PAGE TWO City Administrator Garcia advised that all Golden Days City Admin activities will be covered by Cencom Cable Television with response the exception of the Sunday afternoon community picnic. Councilman Stemrich advised that cable service was not Stemrich working Properly in the.preasMof Celeste Street,,Russell-_and �¢mments , Pasadena over`'"tfi8.,: a kend "end requested thi '--th`is be resolved. a-BECAL wnau consisting of Items -1 through 17 was Cons Cal Capproved by motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by appvd, Items ouncilman Dangleis, and unanimously carried by roll call G-9 & G-13 Vote with the exception of Items G -9 -'and G-13 which were Spec Call, considered under the special Call portion of the Agenda and that Councilman Dangleis abstained on a.portion of Item G- '1,---minutes-of September 19th and 24th, '1991, as he was riot in attendance at those meetings:- 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 18, Min Appvd _ - 1991, the regular adjourned meetings of September 19th "'--'"and 24th `1991 were a grz- .- _ , , approved as- written. -- 2. O.D. Beavers Engineering Contractors have completed Notice of project nos. 90-22 and 90-26, Sewer Improvements Phase Completion I, in accordance with the plans and specifications. O.D. Beavers The project was accepted as complete; the Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 3. Mobassaly Engineering has completed project nos. 90-24, Notice of 90-25, 90-27 and 90-28, Sewer Improvements Phase II in Completion accordance with the plans and specifications. The Mobassaly project was accepted as complete; the Mayor was Engineering 'r authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City_Clerk was directed -to. have same recorded. Lam_ ...._... _. 4. Project HES-0005 (362), City Wide Pavement Markers, has Notice of been completed by J & S. Sign Company in accordance Completion C' with the plans and specifications. The project was ZT.-& S Sign accepted as complete; the Mayor was authorized to Company execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 5. Each year the cities in Los Angeles County are allocated funds from S.B. 821, the Transportation Development Act, for bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 91-C145 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN Bicycle and/ FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS or Ped Plan BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN. 6. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE r- D. -Shuttleworth Step 4 10/04/91 T J. Fraley PermStat/2 10/02/91 J. Szabo Step 4 092791 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLABBIFICATION EFFECTIVE M. Padilla, Bus Driver 10/08/91 D. Neil, Grant Acctg Officer 10/08/91 10/07/91 PAGE THREE PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None to report TERMIt3ATION'S «ter}` rac '. Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE `y J.`Mahan, Jailer 09/01/91 t" �J." Holland, Police=officer:.:-- 09/26/91 ~U C. -Hill, Cust Svs Rep III 09/01/91 e C. Fairclough, Line Mech Helper 09/13/91 .7. TheElectrio Division has ^dedicated most of their Davey Tree " efforts towards the upgrading of the electrical Company facilities and have been unable to maintain our tree tree eve program for .--electrical line clearance. `An ,trimming . _Proposals were- received from Davey Tree Company and Asplundh. Tree Expeft"s."- The contract was awarded to Davey Tree Company, low quote, in the amount of "not to exceed" $50,000 for the fiscal year, and its execution _was authorized. 8. One of the conservation programs in the Federal power R.W. Beck & `purchase contract is to design a Time -of -Use Industrial Associates rate program. Time -of -Use rate differentiates costs Time -of -Use based on time period of the day when electricity is program used. Proposals to perform.this study were received from R.W. Beck and Associates and CH2M Hill. The contract was awarded to R.W. Beck and Associates, low quote, in the amount of $12,000.00. 9. `SPECIAL CALL ITEM.=" =� ie<..< ----.,•.._ Spec Call 10.' The purchase of 3000 feet of 500 copper wire was Graybar Elec awarded to Graybar Electric Corporation, low bidder, in "Corp the amount of $15,447.00. Four bids were received in copper wire the City Clerk's office on September 30, 1991. 11. Proclamation supporting a "Drug Free and Proud" Proc "Drug society, proclaiming October 19-27, 1991, as" Red Free and Ribbon Week", was approved. Proud" 12. Request of Robert Brockling to be allowed to cash in R. Brockling `(40) forty hours of vacation time was approved. cash in 13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 14. Staff met with the Middle Management Association (MMA) in the Meet and Confer process. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 91-147 ADOPTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY MOU MMA AND THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. 15. The date for the workshop in which the direction and Residential implementation of the Residential Rental Inspection Rent Hsg _ Program will be discussed was set for October 28, 1991. Wkshp 16. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a Treas Fin -. balance of $20,915,938.36, as of August 31, 1991, was Stmt received and filed. 17. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: 10/07/91 PAGE FOUR f A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C148 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMB Spec Call Ms. Gail" Quinn addressed Council regarding the item G-13, ~ G. Quinn blanket purchase orders over $5,000. She stated that she comments objects to the purchase order for sand from Owl Rock blanket PO's Products because the company that she works for is currently Owl Rock striking.Owl Rock. - She stated that Owl Rock is responsible for many people.being out of work, working conditions at the company are objectionable, they hire non-union workers and further that members of her company have been picketing the company for the past two years. She requested that the_City not support Owl ROck Products.. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the issue stating that he too R. Legault objects -,to the City purchase order for sand from Owl Rock. comments He further stated -that Owl Rock Products generates money but does not generate it to its employees. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue stating that he feels A. Morales all the facts are not known in this situation and that Owl comments Rock Products has contributed to the community for years. He further stated that he believed that the truckers are union members and the teamsters are still under contract with Owl Rock Products. He suggested that this be researched. Director of Finance Craig addressed the issue stating that initially this Director of purchase order sets up a charge account with both vendors which allows the City to Finance purchase sand as needed throughout the year and Owl Rock Products has been response the lowest price in the past in the City. He further stated that staff normally tries to shop Azusa first and Municipal Code requires that the lowest bid be `- taken, however, that when materials are purchased, prices from companies outside - the City are compared and considered. Councilman Stemrich suggested that Director of Finance research other companies that Stemrich sell sand such as Transit Mix. request Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to approve blanket purchase orders for Blanket PO's Owl Rock Products and Water. Well Supply Company.. Motion failed by the following purchase vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH Mr. Art Morales addressed item G-13, dealing with State Grant funds to be A. Morales used for new play equipment for various parks. He requested further information on the subject. grant funds Community Services Director responded stating the main issue - regarding this item is Comm Svs Dir that Grant Funds need to be utilized before June 1, 1992, and staff is recommending that they response be used to upgrade the play equipment at Northside, Gladstone, Slauson and Zacatecas Parks. He further reminded Council and audience that this is Golden Days week and invited everyone to join in the festivities. Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR Res 91-C146 GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE COMMUNITY PARKLANDS ACT OF 1986 FOR THE UPGRADE OF Appvg appli- PLAY EQUIPMENT AT NORTHSIDE, GLADSTONE, SLAUSON AND ZACATECAS cation PARKS, grant funds 10/07/91 PAGE FIVE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES* Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: Al A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE • COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, PERTAINING TO THE REDUCTION OF PERMITTED ZONES FOR NEW MOTELS AND HOTELS. Dec Code Amend No. " _COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: NOES: NONE = ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: -COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY .COIINCiL AT, 8z43 P.K. CONVENED As T gBpEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as CRA THE CITY COUNCIL.,AECONVENEDAT 8:45 P.M Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE As THE INDIISTRIAL NO bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,._,AS,NO HIISINESS WAS. NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC No bus FINANCING; AIITHORITY -AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE .APFA `" '"" ` TRANSACTED. :_ _ ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: Al A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE Res 91=149 DECLARATION FOR ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 171 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Appvg Neg PERTAINING TO THE REDUCTION OF PERMITTED ZONES FOR NEW MOTELS AND HOTELS. Dec Code Amend No. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander to 171, new Motels/Hotels waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Z. AYES: - COUNCILMEMBERS: •- DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE = ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA let Rdg Ord APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 171 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Code Amend PERTAINING TO THE REDUCTION OF PERMITTED ZONES FOR NEW 171, motels/ MOTELS AND HOTELS. hotels Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call, to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Items L -2a and L -2b were deferred to the next meeting. Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord 91-015 AMENDING CHAPTER 2.19, OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING Architectural THE NAME OF THE HANDICAP ACCESS COMMISSION TO ARCHITECTURAL Barriers BARRIERS COMMISSION. commission Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman ' Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 10/07/91 PAGE SIX SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items CONTINUED TBIPIC HfLRTNf - on appeal of Conditional Use Permit C-90-11 and Precise Plan of Design P-90-11, for Cont Pub Hrg the continued operation -of Azusa Mobilehome Park. Azusa Mobile - home Park The Mayor deciaf�44e'l,," ing f8=opened. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by Continued roll call to continue this Public Hearing to the meeting of November 4, 11/4/91 mtg 1991. PUBLIC' HEARING - on General Plan Amendment No. GPA -91-1, Amendment to the West End Specific Plan. Pub Hrg Specific Plan The---Mayor`declared the Hearing open. The City Clerkread the affidavit Hrg opened of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on September 26, 1991. Director of Community Development Bruckner 'addressed the item stating that this is Testimony a follow up of Council action to amend the zoning code in the West End Specific Plan Bruckner area, pertaining to uses that will be permitted along Foothill Blvd.it will expand the number of commercial uses that will be permitted and Ieliminate the future widening of Industrial Street. Further, State law requires that the General Plan be consistent with the zoning. Councilman Alexander left the Council table and abstained from action taken on this item Alexander due to a possible conflict of interest. abstained Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the issue requesting that the R. Legault -traffic signal at the intersection of Todd Avenue and comments -Foothill Boulevard be upgraded. .- -Moved _. M.oved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg clsd -and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo West End Spec and carried by roll call to uphold Planning Commission's Plan appvd approval of said amendment and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Councilman Alexander abstaining. Councilman Alexander returned to the Council table. Alexander rtn PUBLIC HEARING - on a request to prohibit guest houses and Pub Hrg limit oversized residences - Sections 19.04, 19.08 & 19.16 Oversized Res of the Azusa Municipal Code. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the Hrg opened affidavit of proof of publication of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on September 27, 1991. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Testimony stating that this is a follow up on direction from Council Bruckner regarding the mansionization of single family neighborhoods. The first proposal is seeking to amend the single family, duplex and multi -family zones. The ordinance is seeking to change the code requirements in two areas, one is to reduce :the mass of structure and second is to control the size of the building. Proposal to control the mass of the structure requires that the second story be limited to seventy-five percent of the first story, that fifty percent of the wall area of the second story should be set back five feet and also that fifty percent of the lot area be the maximum floor area permitted on a piece of property in single family, R2 and multiple family zones. He further stated that the second subject was prompted by the illegal renting out of guest houses which results in multi -family neighborhood 10/07/91 PAGE SEVEN instead _ of single family. To protect single family neighborhoods, it is proposed that new construction of guest houses be curtailed and that guest houses that are now in existence continue to be permitted uses. Councilman Naranjo.inquired,whether.existing oversized homes will be grandfathered into the proposed code amendment. Community Development Director Bruckner responded that the qquuestion. of existing oversized homes was not addressed in fhe ordinance but that any property that does not meet the z�ew criteria will be subject to the amortization provisions df -'the code, which means they can remaiiS as a non -conforming use for a period of thirty years, unless, the Council chooses.to put similiar language, such as what is suggested in the guest house proposed ordinance, that those existing oversized. -homes will be allowed to continue as permitted uses. Councilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from action taken due to a possible conflict of interest. General discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff with questions regarding height limits that -are not addressed in the proposed ordinance, statements there is a need for mansionization in some areas of the City, but there was objection to eight or nine thousand square foot homes in some residential areas. Councilmembers stated that the existing oversized properties should be permitted and would like Staff to provide more options, schematics, graphics and diagrams. Moved _by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman temrich and..carried by roll call to continue the Public zAearing for- sixty days in order for Staff to provide more gptions and information to Council. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. C. Councilman Naranjo returned to the Council table. CONTINUED PUBLI ` NUISANCE APPEAL - of Gordon Howard, property owner and ENVIPCO, appellant, for public nuisance at 153 E. Gladstone, Edgewood Shopping Center recycling containers. Prior to giving testimony on this matter, City Clerk Solis administered the Oath to Community Development Director Bruckner. He stated that as part of an overall public nuisance at Edgewood Shopping Center, ENVIPCO was directed to relocate bin and recycling containers to an area that would be more acceptable.to the community._„ The abatement order -`-requested- immediate -removal of the bin and containers and application of a precise plan so that they could get a new location. The appellant is requesting to allow them to continue their operation at the current location until they are ready to move. Staff has directed them to a vacant area between the nursery and Winston Tires and requires that the area be paved and that some screening _fie provided. 11he City Clerk administered the Oath to Ms. Goldie Elmore, representative of ENVIPCO, she stated that they would be ?illing to cooperate with the abatement order, but finds it impossible to move from the current location until they have secured an approved site plan. She further stated that the company contracts with Lucky stores and they are required to have a recycling program by law and will be fined if the operation ceases. Further ENVIPCO is willing to relocate to area between the nursery and Winston Tire as staff has suggested but approval is still needed. 10/07/91 PAGE EIGHT Naranjo question Response Bruckner ,A If-- . Naranjo abstained General Discussion Hrg cont 66'days Naranjo rtn Cont Pub Nuis Appl ENVIPCO Testimony Bruckner Testimony G. Elmore ENVIPCO Discussion was held regarding the need for approval of the recycling center relocation Discussion site by property owner, Howard Gordon. Ms. Elmore stated that she contracts with a' Chavez Lucky Stores and therefore cannot guarantee commitment from the property ppellant owner. (failed) It was, -then moved by- Councilman Dangleis, seconded Motion to by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to Cont to :table item to the next Council meeting in order to obtain ccommitment from 10/21/91 property owner that he is willingto Prepare tthe lot for the relocation- ___. .of.EKvIPC a 7event- that -:the O, •- further, •-in -the property_014nertdods.•not namely,..:, the" abate will be upheld. Order' -to Naranjo V G. -Becerra PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL -.,of Alfred -Chavez,. property Tor public nuisance at 614 and 618 Pub Nuis Apl North Orange.Avenue,owner A. Chavez Prior to giving testimony on this matter, City Clerk Solis administered. the Oath to Testimony Community Development Director Bruckner.;: ;, xe,_-; stated. that the: property was: then"mubjecer Bruckner of several previous code enforcement actions and the Nary-' recent action was that staff had to obtain an abatement warrant to enter the property and eliminate debris, junk vehicles and substandard housing conditions, for which the City incurred costs that were confirmed by the Hearing Officer. He further stated that cost for the abatement be recovered but that the interest rate of 8% be deleted since the County Assessor Will charge an automatic interest rate of 10%- should the owner fail to pay a recorded lien. He recommended that the appeal be denied. City Clerk Solis administered th Oath to Mr. Alfred Chavez, who athe ththerefo ereside Testimony Jheopdoes noterty incitt eydoesis anotnhavetal aand a' Chavez n _-Ppportunity maintain the property. He stated that he `has had many ppellant problems with the City and now chooses to put 'the property up for sale. Further objecting to (failed) the cost .for .the abatement of the property, which he stated was too high. Motion to call to deny the appeal and uphold the order to abate; further directing the abate General discussion was held among Councilmembers and Mr. Chavez with regard to the General process of the abatement and the costs that were incurred and charged to him. discussion After review of the rate charges and the facts involved, Councilmembers felt that the costs were reasonable. Naranjo Mr. Gilbert Becerra addressed the item complimenting Councilmembers for consideration G. -Becerra of all facts and the enforcment of public nuisances with regard to absentee landlords. comments Moved by Mayor Moses, ._.seconded by..Councilman Alexander -.to Uphold the order -to abate but Motion to not to impose charges for attorney's fees. Motion failed, Councilmembers abate but not Dangleis, Stemrich and Naranjo dissenting. charge (failed) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll Motion to call to deny the appeal and uphold the order to abate; further directing the abate City Attorney to prepare the necessary document, and that owner , charged for attorney's costs. w/charges (appved) Tc ,be rouncilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from fiction on following item due Naranjo .the to possible conflict of interest. abstained Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed Council regarding G. Dadaian Woman's Club fees. She provided Council with prior and Womans's current rates of the Woman's Club fees as well as schedules Club fees from surrounding cities which proved to be comparable to Azusa's. 10/07/91 PAGE NINE Councilman Dangleis requested that a study be conducted regarding a discounted fee for residents, services organizations, community groups and individuals of the City versus non residents. Further that cleaning fee waivers be researched and also the possibility of utilizing capital improvement. -funds to,pay for the general maintenance and operation 'of the Woman's Club in attempts to eliminate concerns regarding rental fees. Councilman Alexander "addressed the item,objecting 'to the bate fee_ of $200.00: -that was applied to a recent function held, at tfis Woman's"Cliib'by-the;_Sister -City `org:anization.- It_•'was consensus of Council that staff be directed to incorporate the previously stated requests regarding the discounted fees for residents, cleaning fee waivers, late fee applications and capital improvement funds with regard to the Woman's Club and research, study and report back to Council with a recommendation.,_at the.next Council meeting.. Administrative Analyst addressed Council regardirig'proposed curbside recycling program by Mr.. Bob Hartunian, owner of Western Disposal. she stated that California State Legislature passed - a comprehensive integrated waste management bill, AB939, which requires ongoing planning and studies by cities with regard to recycling. As part of the City's plan a proposal from Western Disposal for curbside recycling has been submitted. The cost is $1.15 per household, only single family residents will be included at this time, multifamily will begin sometime next year. Each resident will receive two bins for recycling and items will be picked up with a regular trash day pick-up. An anti - .scavenger ordinance will be inacted within the upcoming ..meetings. 1{.Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the issue questioning billing °`methods, bin replacements, the reasons for single family residents only and if residents will be able to still recycle on their own. She further stated that the proposed recycling program needs more information and study and also the fairness to all residents in the City. Administrative Analyst Dadaian responded that the fee for the program will be on Light and Water bills; bins will be replaced by the customer and multi -family residents will start the program next year. Councilman Stemrich inquired whether mobilehome parks, senior housing units and apartments will be charged. Mr. Bob Hartunian, owner of Western Disposal, addressed the issue stating that everyone will eventually be included and charged for the recycling program. Further, that all details are not fully completed at this time, that the program has been in the discussion stages for over a year and also that the City of Azusa is one of the last cities to initiate a recycling program. _ Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Hartunian regarding cost for enforcement of an anti -scavenger ordinance to prevent individuals from stealing recycling G bins, suggestions were, issuing citations or fines as a " penalty. City Attorney will research laws surrounding this issue. Mr. Romero Lopez addressed the issue expressing his concerns regarding whether the citizens of the City were ever asked for input and how the amount of $1.15 was arrived at for the cost of the curbside recycling program. He stated that there -is a need for more information and public involvement and that he objects to the proposal at this time. 10/07/91 PAGE TEN Dangleis comments Alexander comments Consensus to incorporate all requests listed G. Dadaian Curbside recycling S. Galletta Comments G. Dadaian response R-,: Stemrich comments B. Hartunian response Discussion R. Lopez comments Councilman Dangleis stated that the report received, from Dangleis -staff — includes all the necessary information, costs, comments recoverable fees and expenses for labor. Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue expressing his concerns C. Cline -regarding ^ where~;he tmoney... receivQd;;-;from;..ths- ..i,curbside Comments recycling program 1's- .going .:He suggested it be directed back to the City and further stated that the bin replacement should not be the responsibility of the citizens. Art Morales addressed the issue stating that the troposal`. for curbside -.recycling needs citizen involvement, A._'`'Morales -more comments hat there will be taxes, the question of senior citizens and the disabled being able to afford the $1.15 fee,`yand.the question of plastic bins. _.He further stated -x that 'the" citizens of Azusa are already recycling' and' if ~= their -intended goal might.already.be reached at this time. - -ic:•, Discussion- again .insued among. ..Councilmembers- and --staff --the -bill, Discussion regarding AB939, and its requirements to have a, plan which calls for a 258 reduction ' of " the „ drops"iri' deposits .into the landfills by 1995 and 508' by the year 2000. The City is currently diverting 108, so there is a `to,decrease need the drops by 158. The sug4esti6n of a MRF station -in progress by 1995 was addressed and that maybe it would satisfy the 158. It was noted that the current curbside proposal is not -fair to all in the City.' Since other cities seem to be taking a loss, it was suggested that -'is there a real need for other alternatives. Other suggestions were proposing a resolution with other cities to State Legislatures, stating tht this is a losing bill. City Administrator Garcia addressed the issue stating that City Admin all comments were appreciated but that these are mandatory by the comments State and the implementation of some `type ,:requirements of programs needs to be dealt with or the City will be _. =subject to a $10,000 a day fine. Further, he -stated that -the phasing -in process calls for many choices and fees need to be paid and suggested workshops and or other methods of planning to be instituted. Discussion was again held among Councilmembers with Discussion suggestions that since this is an experimental program, the State should pay for it and that maybe it should be = challenged in the courts, but also, that some type of effort should be made to comply with AB939. Mrs. Margaret Syracuse addressed the issue questioning the M. -Syracuse effects. this ..program would have on residents who already comments recycle and also residents on social security. Mr'. Carrel7cline-again>-addresse&the- •issue, suggesting -that a` C.' -Cline - complete study be made in order for a fair proposal t -to be Comments implemented. He further stated that payment for lost bins is not fair. Mr. Art Morales again addressed the issue stating that there is a need for more information on current recycling in the City, again, suggesting that the City might have already .reached its limit. ,Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and ,unanimously carried by roll call to refer item back to Staff for reconsideration and to research alternatives and the potentials of a MRF station in process by 1995 and if this would address the quota of 508 that;.is required by AB939. A. Morales comments referred to Staff OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Item N -4a carried by roll call that item N -4a be brought forward for brt fwd handling at this time. Councilman Naranjo dissenting. 10/07/91 PAGE ELEVEN I J Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses carried by roll call to eliminate policy"and regarding the 11:30 curfew for Azusa City Council meetings. Councilmembers Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. :Mayor Moses -of feredawpdsolution eistitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING FRANCES B. GONZALES TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. j:Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to ,r,:waive-.further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and -.adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: 'COUNCILMEMBERS. DANGLEIS MOSES '. STEMRICH,_ALEXANDER, NOES: MOSES NONE ABSENT: COUNCI120 MBERS: NONE _ =ABSTAIN:-COUNCIIMEMBERS: NARANJO .Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call to establish a Veterans Committee to _.solicit .-funds for a memorial statue at City Park. The members of the committee will consist of: Mr. Kelly, Mr. Moreno, Mr. Becerra, Mr. Morales, Mr. Lopez, Councilmember Stemrich and Mayor Moses. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue thanking Councilmembers on behalf of the Veterans. Discussion was held regarding the study of blighted areas in main commercial arteries in the City. Councilman Stemrich inquired whether the Design review ``process has been eliminated. :"-Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the design review ordinance can no longer pick people at random and require them to clean up blighted areas. Now, property owners have to be in the process of making changes to their property in order for the City to require them to comply with the Design review process. He further requested that the word "blighted" be defined as well as guidelines established. It was 'then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call that staff identify all blighted areas in the commercial main arteries in the City. Councilmembers Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. At. this .time Councilman Dangleis•addressed Council stating that the properly agendized portion of the meeting has been completed and acted upon and he then left the Council table. Several motions were initiated but not completed with regard to the reduction of assessment taxes in the City. City Attorney advised that in order to reduce the assessment taxes it would have to be in the form of a resolution and -that this could be accomplished at the next Council meeting. City Administrator would Garciaed the proposed Mayor Moses responded that the intended time period would be for the remainder of the fiscal year. Mr. Louie Zamora addressed Council stating that discussion regarsinceding it wasis item agendizedoasdahave input feasibilityrom epublic that studyhe action on this should not be taken at this time. 10/07/91 PAGE TWELVE 11:30.curfew policy eliminated Res 91-C150 apptg F. Gonzales Cult & Hist Commission Establishmt Veterans Committee A. Morales Comments Discussion Stemrich comments Bruckner comments Research blighted areas Dangleis left mtg motions assessmts City Atty advise City Admin Comments Moses respnse L. Zamora comments City Attorney again .advised that the reduction of assessment City Atty taxes will not be enforced until the proposed resolution is advise adopted. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Prepare Reso carried by.,_,roll_,call that staff be directed to prepare a reducing resolution calling�_fo`r g"reduction of' -assessment taxes by assessmt tax onecthird.,. Motion wag„carried by the following vote of the 1/3 Council: :.. AYES COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ABSENT:-COUNCILMEMBERS: `DANdtk1S .:i^;;,.. .... Mr. Louie Zamora addressed item regarding day L. Zamora laborers/Edgewood Shopping Center and asked for day laborers clarification regarding the role of the newly formed Edgewood ctr committee of seven as opposed to CBA, Citizens for a Better Azusa Committee. Mayor Moses responded `that In -efforts to establish a Moses/ committee that is non-political, the committee of seven was committee of established. He further asked the City Attorney clarify seven what,. if any, .part does. the City Council play in the A. Morales establishment of the committee. ” City Attorney advised that as Councilmembers, they could City Atty' determine how the committee could be composed, what its advise duties will be and who the committee will report to. wk w/both City Administrator Garcia advised that staff will have a re- City Admin orientation with the newly formed committee and requested advise clarification and redirection from Councilmembers. ::,Louie Zamora again requested clarification from Zamora fr;,,�- ouncilmembers regarding both committees and what their comments oles are in efforts to come to a positive solution to theproblems that exist at the Edgewood Shopping Center and undocumented workers. Mr. Ron Legault addressed the issue expressing his views Legault regarding the situation. comments Moved by Mayor Moses seconded by Councilman Alexander and allow Fraijo unanimously carried by roll call to allow Mr. Raymond Fraijo to speak to speak without submitting a card. Mr. Raymond Fraijo addressed that issue stating that since R.-Fraijo it seemed that nothing had been resolved regarding the comments problems at the Shopping Center, the committee of seven was formed and they have contacted Congressman Martinez' .office, and that they will have a representative at the next meeting; further, the main point is to gat the problems solved. Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the issue stating that CBA has S. Galletta been working on this situation even before the Council was comments in favor of it. She further stated that under direction of Council, CBA was sent on a fact finding mission when they should have been seeking a place for the center. Further, that she has shared the information that she has acquired with the newly formed committee of seven, and that all should be supporting each other. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue expressing his views on A. Morales -the subject. comments Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Staff to unanimously* carried by roll call to instruct staff to work wk w/both with both groups in an attempt to alleviate problems at the committees Edgewood Shopping Center. 10/07/91 PAGE THIRTEEN qy i Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Larger Gazebo unanimously* carried by roll call that Staff investigate the at Cty Pk possibility of installing a larger gazebo at City Park. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously*_. carried .by roll call that an impact study be performed in the�.-Carybh easfi= fbik"'area regarding heavy truck .traffic. _- VAt this time Councilman Stemrich suggested that a notice be A included with the electric bills notifying residents where h they can take used oil for recycling. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously* carried by roll call to direct City Administrator to research the capital improvement budget in efforts.to upgrade the Durrell House by painting, new light _switches and an improved security system. A video was viewed at this time regarding the cruising on Azusa Avenue. Chief Nelson addressed the issue and apprised Council and audience of the situation stating that cruisers have been in the City for the last three weekends and that the Police Department has been monitoring the situation. He further stated that the numbers are decreasing and plans of action to eliminate the problem are being enforced with citations. Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON OCTOBER 7, 1991. IMoved _.by Councilman Naranjo, -seconded by ---Councilman (Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution ipassed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:54 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 12:56 A.M. An item of subsequent need arose and it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Alexander and failed by roll call to agendize the item. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Alexander unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 1:00 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C152 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 91-016 * Indicates Councilman Dangleis absent 10/07/91 PAGE FOURTEEN Impact Study Cnyn/east for Notice re: oil recycle Upgrade Durrell Hse 7 ',video on cruising Chief Nelson Apprised Cncl Res 91-151 Clsd Sess Recess Reconvened Item arose (failed) Adjourn i". 1.