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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 7, 1991 - CC (2)ALSO p tzaB City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Garcia, Director Also Present to Finance Craig, Police Chief Nelson, Community Development )rector Bruckner, Community Services Director Development .ity Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works l'6droza, 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 ant mtg The entire Council presented a proclamation to the New Proc to New Harvest 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 CITY OF AZUSA 101uIt ear by MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL Teddy Bear REGULAR MEETING recycl prgm OCTOBER 71 1991 - 7:30 P.M. • _ `. , tY� n u ` x.14 V C `, ��� � -._ .�A . - 1 . ^ _. _ _, e Pub.Prtc. �he City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in ' the Civic Auditorium. occurred Mayor' Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the salute to the Flag. Call to caused adhere Order ZM99 19N was given by Reverend Johnson, of the Village Covenant Church. Invocation contract. A vehicle which was impounded by was towed outside the City limit, ROLL CALL , which is not `Roll PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, Call ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COIINCILMEMBERS; ... NARANJO Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll Naranjo call to excuse Councilman Naranjo from the meeting. excused ALSO p tzaB City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Garcia, Director Also Present to Finance Craig, Police Chief Nelson, Community Development )rector Bruckner, Community Services Director Development .ity Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works l'6droza, 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 ant mtg The entire Council presented a proclamation to the New Proc to New Harvest 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 101uIt ear by program that is held every Azusa Land Reclamation Company with Teddy Bear the help of nteers 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 service Towing Svs caused adhere which has him to question the company's obligation to to the Freeman's contract. A vehicle which was impounded by was towed outside the City limit, , which is not F Mr. Lee Patterson, owner of Freeman's Towing addressed It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll referred to for call to refer this item to staff with a report back to Council. staff and Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council providing a progress Y. Trejo the report with regard to the committee for rent stabilization for mobilehome She progress rpt that parks. stated that they have acquired rent stabilization and/or de -control ordinances from rent stabil- ization Item added several cities which are being used as guidelines with additions or deletions of sections that the committee feels the fairness of the existing contracts as well as the Are appropriate for the City of Azusa's proposed ordinance. has 2She• thanked Community Director Bruckner for his full requiring all impounded vehicles to be stored in Azusa -cooperation in dealing with the Committee and further passed without his knowledge. 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 -1,._ Patterson Council stating that he has contracted with the City for Freeman's twenty-one years and tows approximately one hundred and Towing twenty-three vehicles per month. He stated that the Cgompanies in effort to solve existing problems. majority of the vehicles are stored at Freeman's but that junk vehicles are stored in his San Dimas company, Item added Western Tow, in order to abide by City complaints of the fairness of the existing contracts as well as 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 - cgreeman's Towing service and other towing companies. Mr. cPatterson advised that he is willing to abide by -City ,requirements of the -and will work with other towing Cgompanies in effort to solve existing problems. Fec - - Hit was consensus of the Council that this matter be added to Cthe Item added previous motion and that staff, together with other towing companies in the City, meet to review and explore the to previous fairness of the existing contracts as well as the motion tow eve resolution requiring storage of impounded vehicles within City limits. 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/Ina 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. I£ity Administrator advised that the claim in question is City Admin Currently being processed for payment and that he was not response &rare of a problem regarding it but will counsel Insurance , Arrier with reference to comments made to Mr. Fraijo. p,Councilman Naranjo requested that staff research the Naranjo agreement with Cencom Cable Television with regard to Cencom ,-recent problems with Golden Days celebration coverage, to Cable .insure that requirements and obligations are being met. Administrative Analyst Dadaian responded stating the Dadaian problems have been solved and that all obligations for response Golden Days coverage by Cencom Cable Television are being 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 working Stemrich roperly in the .,nreas�of Celeste Street, Russelland5pmments Pasadena'' -ova r`-"the,`6e kend` 'and requested thai''_-this be resolved. :.- 'The-CONSENT-CALE*n+a4 consisting of Items 1 through 17 was by motion of Councilman Naranjo, Cons Cal �ipproved seconded by Ouncilman Dangleis, and unanimously carried by roll call appvd, Items G-9 & vote with the exception of Items G -9 -and G-13 which were considered G-13 Spec Call, under the Special Call portion of the Agenda and that Councilman Dangleis abstained on a portion of Item G- 11—minutes-of September 19th and 24th, 1991, as he was not 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 " 'rand 24th, 1991, were approved as -written. Free- ree -2. 2.O.D. Beavers Engineering Contractors have completed Notice of project nos. 90-22 and 90-26-, Sewer Improvements Phase Completion RIin accordance with the plans and specifications. O.D. Beavers e 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 cn authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. ' D= _ -'4. Project HES-0005 (362), City Wide Pavement Markers, has Notice of been completed by J & S. Sign Company in accordance Completion with the plans and specifications. The project was J & 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 Pad 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 ,C NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE D. Shuttleworth Step 4 10/04/91 J. Fraley PermStat/2 10/02/91 J. Szabo Step 4 09/27/91 -^- NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME /CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE M. Padilla, Bus Driver 10/08/91 D. Neil, Grant Acctg Officer 10/08/91 10/07/91 PAGE THREE Promotions 10/07/91 PAGE FOUR None to report ...-�_ Asp-. _ . .. •..- r .o lam'-'�_ TERMINATIONS " `^ ci=` --� Terminations 2LAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE � J. Mahan, Jailer 09/01/91 _ 'J. Holland, Police=officer. •:! - 09/26/91 L C.'Hill, Cust Svs Rep III 09/01/91 _ r C. Fairclough, Line Mach Helper 09/13/91 7. The Division has 'dedicated most of their Davey Tree -Electric efforts towards the upgrading of the electrical Company facilities and have been unable to maintain our tree tree sys trimming program for --- electrical line clearance. to y-roposals were received from Davey Tree Company and Asplundh Tree Expert"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. - - • S. 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. r 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.=" - _-. Spec Call 1 10.E c~w The purchase of 3000 feet of 500 copper wire was Graybar Elec - awarded to Graybar Electric Corporation, to 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 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 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C148 Finance ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants = needed throughout the year and Owl Rock Products has been FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. the lowest price in the past in the City. He further stated SPECIAL CA .. n= - Code requires that the lowest bid be taken, however, that SpecCall, Ms. Gail Quinn addressed Council regarding the item G-13, " G. Quinn Councilman Stemrich suggested that Director of Finance blanket purchase orders over $5,000. She stated that she objects to comments request the purchase order for sand from Owl Rock Products because the company that she works for is currently blanket PO's Owl Rock to approve blanket purchase orders for Owl Rock Products and striking.owl Rock. She stated that Owl Rock is responsible Water- Well Supply Company. Motionfailedby the following (failed) for many people being out" of work, working conditions AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO at the company are objectionable, they hire non-union NOES: COUNCIL.MEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES workers and further that members of her company have been ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH 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 yR. 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 Director of initially this purchase order sets up a charge account with Finance both vendors which allows the City to purchase sand as response = needed throughout the year and Owl Rock Products has been 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 Stemrich research other companies that sell sand such as Transit Mix. request Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Blanket PO's to approve blanket purchase orders for Owl Rock Products and purchase Water- Well Supply Company. Motionfailedby the following (failed) vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO NOES: COUNCIL.MEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH Mr. Art Morales addressed item G-13, dealing with State A. Morales Grant funds to be used for new play equipment for various grant funds parks. He requested further information on the subject. Community Services Director responded stating the main issue - regarding this item is that Grant Funds need to be utilized before June 1, 1992, and staff is recommending that they 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: Comm Svs Dir response A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 91-C146 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE Appvg appli- COMMUNITY PARKLANDS ACT OF 1986 FOR THE UPGRADE OF PLAY cation EQUIPMENT AT NORTHSIDE, GLADSTONE, SLAUSON AND ZACATECAS grant funds PARKS. 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THB REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT. 8t43 P.K. THE CITY COUNCIL,RECONPSNED ATV 8:i5 P.M ` THE - CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT TRANSACTED. AUTHORITY,.AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. .« Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 171 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REDUCTION OF PERMITTED ZONES FOR NEW MOTELS AND HOTELS. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 171 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE REDUCTION OF PERMITTED ZONES FOR NEW MOTELS AND 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: Convene as ,CRA Reconvened No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Y . .. _ Res 91-149 Appvg Keg Dec Code Amend No. 171, new Motels/Hotels let Rdg Ord Code Amend 171, motels/ hotels 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: COUNCILMEMMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 10/07/91 PAGE SIX SCHEDULED ITEMS _.-.... _. Schad. Items CONTINUED iRT,T[` HE RTN(' - on appeal of Conditional Use Permit C-90-11 and Precise Plan of Design P-90-110 for the Cont Pub Hrg continued operation of Azusa Mobilehome Park. Azusa Mobile - a follow up on direction from Council regarding the mansionization of single family neighborhoods. home Park The'Mayor deciaieici43gq!*Y} Ping fe opened. Moved by unanimously CouncilmanMayor Abyxrollrcallseconded continuethisMoses Public Hearing to the meeting of November 4, 1991. 11/4/91emtg the building. Proposal to control the mass of the structure requires that the PUBLIC HE RTt'- on General Plan Amendment No. GPA -91-1, Amendment to the West End Specific Plan. Pub Hrg percent of the wall area of the second story should be set back five feet and Specific Plan The ---Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read 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 Testimony item stating that this is a follow up of Council action to Bruckner amend the zoning coda in the West End Specific Plan area, Pertaining to uses that will be permitted along Foothill Blvd. It will expand the number of commercial uses that will be permitted and eliminate 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 Al,@xander from action taken on this item due to a possible conflict of abstained interest. 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 by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg clad .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 Commissions 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 Affaam - on a request to prohibit quest 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 affidavit of Hrg opened proof of publication of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on September 27, 1991. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that this is Testimony a follow up on direction from Council regarding the mansionization of single family neighborhoods. Bruckner 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 quest 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. Councilipan Haranjo.inquired,whether existing oversized homes will be'grandfathered into the proposed code amendment. Community Development Director Bruckner responded that the the of existing oversized homes was not addressed in the ordinance but that any property that does not meet the new criteria will be subject to the amortization provisions 6f --the code, which means they can remain 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. Naranjo question Response Bruckner Naranjo abstained General Discussion Moved .by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg cont Stemrich and carried by roll call to continue the Public 6O,days 1$earing for- sixty days in order for Staff to provide more pptions and information to Council. Councilman Naranjo -abstaining. Councilman Naranjo returned to the Council table. Naranjo rtn GVIYT1N Ul:U PusLT�' NIIIS xr�r Appgnr - of Gordon Howard, Cont Pub property owner and ENVIPCO, appellant, for public nuisance Nuis Appl at 153 E. Gladstone, Edgewood Shopping Center recycling ENVIPCO containers. Prior to giving testimony on this matter, City Clerk Solis Testimony administered the Oath to Community Development Director Bruckner 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. pe City Clark administered the Oath to me. Goldie Elmore, Testimony presentative of ENVIPCO, she stated that they would be G. Elmore iilling to cooperate with the abatement order, but finds it ENVIPCO mpossible 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 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 Lucky Stores abate but not and therefore cannot guarantee commitment from the property owner. charge It was- then moved by- Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Cont to Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to :table item to the next Council meeting in 10/21/91 order to obtain rcommitment from property owner that he is willing to tthe lot g Prepare y_ -,for the relocation ..Of ENVIPC O -- further, in -the revent • that w/charges (appved) .the property, P party owner does, not zamply.r the •order `to cabate will be upheld. - T. BTBL•TC NUrcaNCE APP ar -,Of Alfred Chavez, property owner 'for public nuisance at 614 and 618 North Pub Nuis Apl Orange Avenue. A. Chavez Prior to giving testimony on this matter, City Clerk Solis administered the Oath Testimony to Community Development Director Bruckner.; ,Jfe.. stated that the: property was- the`-subjsct`- Bruckner of several previous code enforcement actions and the Nar._- - 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 lot 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, Testimony Property owner, who stated that the property is a rental and hA. Chavez does not reside in the City, .therefore does not have an appellant -opportunity maintain the property.- He stated that he `-h had many problems with the City and now chooses to put Ache abatementuoffor thesale. Further property, whichbhecstatedowasetoost for high. General discussion was held among Councilmembers and Mr. General Chavez with regard to the process of the abatement and the discussion costs that were incurred and charged to him. After review of the rate charges and the facts involved, Councilmembers felt that the costs were reasonable. Mr. Gilbert Becerra addressed the item complimenting G. -Becerra Councilmembers for consideration of all facts and the comments enforcment of public nuisances with regard to absentee landlords. Moved by Mayor Moses, _seconded by Councilman Alexander to uphold the order -to abate but Motion to not to impose charges for attorneys 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 -be charged for attorney's w/charges (appved) costs. T. Czouncilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from action on the following item due Naranjo 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'e 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. P 10/07/91 PAGE NINE 4 Councilman Dangleis requested that a study be conducted Dangleis regarding a discounted fee for residents, services comments 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 Alexander kgLte. fae of $200.00 -that was applied to a recent function comments held,_at.the Woman's -Club, -by -the -Sister City -organization. It -'was consensus of Council that staff be directed to Consensus to incorporate the previously stated requests regarding the incorporate discounted fees for residents, cleaning fee waivers, late all requests fee applications and capital improvement funds with regard listed 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 regarding proposed G. Dadaian curbside recycling program by Mr. Bob Hartunian, owner of State Curbside recycling Western Disposal. she stated that California 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. _ �r Susie Galletta addressed the issue questioning billing S. Galletta _,lira. family bin reasons Comments ablesingle befor onlyreplacements, residents residentsto 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 G. Dadaian the program will be on Light and Water bills; bins will be response replaced by the customer and multi -family residents will start the program next year. R>, Councilman Stemrich inquired whether mobilehome parks, Stemrich senior housing units and apartments will be charged. comments Mr. Bob Hartunian, owner of Western Disposal, addressed the B. Hartunian issue stating that everyone will eventually be included and response 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 Discussion regarding cost for enforcement of an anti -scavenger ordinance to prevent individuals from stealing recycling 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 R. Lopez regarding whether the citizens of the City were ever asked comments 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 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.- the„ money,._ receivg4-_- from_., the curbside Comments recyclir4 program Is 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. %r_ Art Morales addressed the issue stating that the hoposal' for curbside recycling needs citizen involvement, A.'LMorales comments at there will be more taxes, the question of senior citizens and the disabled being able to afford the $1.15 fee,` and the question of plastic bins. He further stated = that 'the" citizens of Azusa are already recycling and if their -intended goal might already be reached at this time. 1- Discussion_ again insued among Councilmembers and staff Discussion regarding- the-bill,'AB939, and its requirements to have a, plan which calls for a 25% reduction of _ the drops �'iri G D?`- deposits into the landfills by 1995 and 50% by the year ` 2000. The City is currently diverting 10%, so there is a need-to,decrease the drops by 15%. -The suggestion of a MRF station.in progress by 1995 was addressed and that maybe it would satisfy the 15%. 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 there- is 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 comments r-s by the State and the implementation of some pof programs needs to be dealt with or the City will be ubject to a $10,000 a day fine. Further, he stated that he 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:- Carrel -Cline again, -addressed• the_ issue suggesting�'that &- C. `Cline complete study be made in order for a fair proposal `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 A. Morales is a need for more information on current recycling in the comments City, again, suggesting that the City might have already reached its limit. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and referred to unanimously carried by roll call to refer item back to Staff 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 50% that is required by AB939. OTHER BIISINE88/CITY COUNCIL 0th 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 n Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and 11:30_curfew carried by roll call to elimihate policy'regarding the 11:30 policy curfew for Azusa City Council meetings. Councilmembers eliminated Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. ,:c,Mayor Dioses-offerefl-a-Resolution' entitled: ` A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING FRANCES B. GONZALES Res 91-C150 TO THE CULTURAL HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMAND PASSION. apptq F. Gonzales IwMoved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to �.Maive -further reading and Cult & ommissiont adopt. Resolution passed and F adopted by the following vote of the Council: "'AYES:- COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS STEMRICH,-ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE -sc,.- -- ' Y ABSTAIN: _-COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO -Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Establishmt carried by roll call to establish a Veterans Committee to Veterans .solicit funds for a memorial statue at City Park. The Committee 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 A. Morales on behalf of the Veterans. Comments Discussion was held regarding the study of blighted areas in Discussion main commercial arteries in the City. Councilman Stemrich inquired whether the Design review Stemrich .1process has been eliminated. ,5- comments --Community Development Director Bruckner add=essed the issue Bruckner stating that the design review ordinance can no longer pick comments 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 Research Alexander and carried by roll call that staff identify all blighted blighted areas in the commercial main arteries in the City, areas Councilmembers Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. At this -time Councilman Dangleis'addressed Council stating Dangleis that the properly agendized portion of the meeting has been left mtg completed and acted upon and he then left the Council table. Several motions were initiated but not completed with regard motions to the reduction of assessment taxes in the City. assassmts City Attorney advised that in order to reduce the assessment City Atty taxes it would have to be in the form of a resolution and advise that this could be accomplished at the next Council meeting. I City Administrator Garcia inquired whether the proposed City Admin reduction would be for a specific duration. - Comments Mayor Moses responded that the intended time period would be Moses for the remainder of the fiscal year. respnse Mr. Louie Zamora addressed Council stating that discussion L. Zamora regarding since it was iagendizedoasdahfeasibility ave input rstudyehep eltom thublic thand at comments action on this should not be taken at this time. 10/07/91 .. L"aJ •rte ...:a ..,. PAGE TWELVE City Attorney again advised that the reduction of assessment taxes will not be enforced until the proposed resolution is adopted. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried bye-_roll.call that staff be directed to prepare a resolution caliinq`-fo i -`reduction of assessment taxes by one-third. Motion wa,a.,carried by the following vote of the Council:- AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES:-." COUNCILMEMBW : NARANJO ABSENT:-COUNCILMEMBERS: �bANdi!%S W. -- Mr. Louie Zamora addressed item regarding day laborers/Edgewood Shopping Center and asked for clarification regarding the role of the newly formed committee of seven as opposed to CBA, Citizens for a Better Azusa Committee. Mayor Moses 'responded that in efforts to establish a committee that is non-political, the committee of seven was established. He further asked the City Attorney clarify what,. if any, part does the City Council play in the establishment of the committee. City Atty advise Prepare Reso reducing assessmt tax 1/3 L. Zamora day laborers Edgewood ctr Moses/ committee of seven 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. 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. 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 get 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 Mr., -,-Louis Zamora again requested clarification from Zamora Councilmembers regarding both committees and what their comments -roles are in efforts to come to a positive solution to the _ problems 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 get 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 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 Impact Study unanimously# _carried -by roll call that an impact study .be Cnyn/east for performed in the'Canyon=eadt'fbrk area regarding heavy truck traffic. At this time Councilman Stemrich suggested that a notice be :included with the electric bills notifying residents where they can take used oil for recycling. A. -•," - 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. r 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 ,passed 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 Notice re: oil recycle Upgrade Durrell Hse :,video on cruising Chief Nelson Apprised Cncl Res 91-151 Clsd Sess Recess Reconvened Item arose (failed) Ad j ourn