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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 16, 1991 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 16, 1991 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the Call to Order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jose Flores, of the Ebenezer Invocation Spanish Assembly. This meeting was dedicated to the memory of Naomi Solis. Mtg dedicated to N. Solis ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Utility Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Community Services Director Guarrera, Accounting Supervisor Sanders, City Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the issue in support of the food L. Zamora bank stating that the program is operated by volunteers and comments that there is a real need for it. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue showing his support of A. Morales the food bank program by his contribution of $100. comments Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Certificates of Appreciation were distributed to all who Cert of volunteered at the free Thanksgiving Dinner provided by Appreciation Bob's Burgers of Azusa. Thankgiving PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed Council regarding parking S. Alexander restrictions on Fourth Street west of Coney. He questioned pkg restrict the reasons for parking restrictions from 7 AM to 4 PM. 4th St. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded stating 11 Comments that parking restrictions were installed at the request Supt P.W. of residents in the area in order to control overflow of parking from the Aerojet Company. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and referred to carried by roll call that the item be referred to staff in Staff order to properly survey the area residents, with a report back to Council. Councilman Alexander abstaining. Ms. Kim Laurito addressed Council requesting assistance for K. Laurito the emergency food bank program. She stated that request for ordinarily, several companies donate to the cause, but that assistance this year they have not responded. food bank Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the issue in support of the food L. Zamora bank stating that the program is operated by volunteers and comments that there is a real need for it. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue showing his support of A. Morales the food bank program by his contribution of $100. comments As this was an item of subsequent need, it was moved by Subsequent seocnded by Councilman Stemrich and Need item unanimously carried by roll call to agendize the item. agendized Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Donation and unanimously carried by roll call that $5000 be donated $5,000 to the food bank program. Mr. Les Bittenson of Azusa Land Reclamation, addressed Council providing an update of the Material Recovery Facility that is being built by his company. He stated that the application for a conditional use permit is scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on January 16, 1992. He further stated that after approval by the State and County, the facility will commence operation by the end of summer of 1992. He further stated that his company is developing a Community Advisory Group and requested that the City consider delegating a representative for the group. He also requested that the City assist in their marketing program by contacting other cities when the Material Recovery Facility program gets underway. Mr. George R. Sebastian addressed Council regarding the condition of the Boy Scout Meeting Hall at Memorial Park. He voiced his concerns regarding several items which he felt were not up to the standards of the Boy Scout meeting place check list. He further addressed concerns regarding the storage of Recreation and Emergency Services materials and the safety standards involved while the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are utilizing the Hall. He requested that staff join him in a survey of the building in hopes of correcting some of the problems. L. Bittenson update Material Recovery Facility G. Sebastian Boy Scout Hall conditions Chief of Police Nelson addressed the issue stating that Area Response D of the Emergency Services use the facility for storage and Chief Nelson also police records because of the shortage of storage space in the City. He advised that he would do all that he could to clean up the building as well as organize the storage area. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Referred to unanimously carried by roll call to direct staff to assist Staff Mr. Sebastian in resolving the problems that exist at the Boy Scout Hall and explore the possibility of using another facility for their meetings. Mayor Moses addressed Council and read into the record Requests from correspondence he received from Azusa American Little League Azusa America President Louis S. Quiroz Jr. Mr. Quiroz requested Little League expansion of the facilities at Zacatecas Park as well as the restoration of the existing equipment. Director of Community Services Guarrera responded stating Response that there is an agreement between the City and Azusa Community Svs American Little League that states the City is responsible Director for supplying water and the League is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the buildings at the site. He also explained that money is not budgeted this year for the many requests being made at this time but could be budgeted for next fiscal year. Further discussion was held regarding grants that may be utilized and requirements that must be met in order to use the grants. It was consensus of the Council to refer this item to City Referred to Administrator to allow him to evaluate the cost for proposed Staff improvements and also to include the Parks and Recreation and Drug and Gang Task Force for their input. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Item M-4 uanimously carried by roll call to bring forward Agenda item brt fwrd No. M-4 for discussion and handling at this time. 12/16/91 PAGE TWO Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Item L-6 unaniwously CaLLied by roll call to bring forward Agenda brt iwrd item No. L-6 for discussion and handling at this time. City Administrator Garcia addressed Council and read into City Admin the record a brief report from the Committee regarding the comments Day Labor issue. The report recommended that a final Day Labor decision relating to a day labor center be deferred to a Center late date in the fiscal year which would allow all parties to continue their efforts of developing a program which would be acceptable to all involved. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding the day labor R. Legault issue stating that there are many concerns such as an comments - environmental impact study on any site that is chosen for the day labor center, numerous problems that may arise, questions of rights for both taxpayers and laborers, the issue becoming political and lastly that the issue should be placed on the ballot. Mr. Daniel Naranjo addressed Council expressing his opinion D. Naranjo on the day labor issue, stating that the issue has been comments blown out of proportion and that the City should not be involved in the matter. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council suggesting that there is A. Morales no need for a trailer at a day labor center, that the comments taxpayers of Azusa should be given consideration in this situation and lastly that the matter should be removed from the Edgewood Shopping Center. Mr. Orlin Osborne addressed the issue expressing his view in O. Osborne favor of a job center in the City. comments Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the issue expressing his views L. Zamora regarding the proposed day labor center. He stated that the comments idea of a labor center makes economic sense and further that the Edgewood Shopping Center needs to be upgraded for use by residents of Azusa. Ms. Darlene Garafalo addressed Council expressing her D. Garafalo appreciation for their concern regarding the job center. comments At this time each of the speakers that previously addressed Additional Council regarding the Day Labor issue as well as comments Councilmembers voiced additional views on the matter. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Staff directe carried by roll call to direct staff to locate a site for to locate the Day Labor Center in an industrial area for a six month site trial program, and in the event an industrial area is not found, it will be placed at the Civic Auditorium. Councilmen Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. It was consensus of Council to recess for approximately five minutes. TIME OF RECESS: 9:40 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:50 P.M. Reconvene Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council Comm Dev Dir regarding the Rent stabilization ordinance stating that Rent Stabi- owners and tenants of the mobilehome parks have met on lization numerous occasions and have come to an agreement on the Ordinance proposed rent stabilization ordinance. Through successful negotiations they have formed a four step process which consists of annual rent increases, mediation, rental review board and arbitration. 12/16/91 PAGE THREE Mr. Al Turchek addressed Councii advising that the A. Turchek ,�o�il�2o�s pack t_.:aat group and the mooilehome park owners comments have come to agreement on the proposed mobilehome park rent stabilization ordinance and thanked all involved. Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AT SECTION 5.12.070 AND Mobilehome ADDING CHAPTER 5.56 RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK RENT rent stabili- STABILIZATION. zation Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Waive further Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to waive reading further reading. Mr. Vernon St. Clair, representative of the mobilehome park V. St. Clair owners, addressed Council stating that his group is still comments Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and opposed to any type of rent control but commended all N -2a brt fwd involved in the negotiation for a solution to rent CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. C-90-11 Cont Pub Hrg stabilization of mobilehome parks. and Precise'Plan of Design No. P-90-77, Azusa Mobile Dwight Kendall, 812 North Loren Avenue. Mr. Stanley Dashew, owner of Foothill Vista Mobilehome addressed Council Park, S. Dashew apprising it of final negotiations that comments took place between the tenants and mobilehome park owners. He also thanked all involved. Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AT SECTION 5.12.070 AND Mobilehome ADDING CHAPTER 5.56 RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK RENT rent stabili- STABILIZATION. zation Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Waive further Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to waive reading further reading. The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg re -open Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Testimony hearing stating that the issue of two illegally converted Comm Dev Dir apartments was part of the negotiations between tenants and Bruckner mobilehome park owners. It was agreed upon by both parties that they would support leaving one apartment unit in palce, and turn the other unit into a multi-purpose room for the tenants. Furthermore, the Owner has agreed not to pass through to the tenants the cost of the conditions of approval of the conditional use permit. Mr. Al Turchek addressed the Hearing stating that during the comments negotiations the tenant group has met the owner of the Azusa A. Turchek Mobilehome Park, Mr. Dwight Kendall, and have come to an agreement on many issues regarding the mobilehome park. Mr. Dwight Kendall addressed the Hearing stating that the Comments communication with tenants has been a positive step toward D. Kendall building a better mobilehome park and will take an active role in future activities. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg Clsd Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman CUP and PP Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Appvd Conditional Use Permit C-90-11 and Precise Plan of Design P- 90-77, subject to the conditions of approval and additional conditions of approval; further, directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. 12/16/91 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Introduced and carried by roll call to introduce the ordinance. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Items M-1 and unanimously carried by roll call that items M-1 and N -2a be N -2a brt fwd brought forward for discussion and handling at this time. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. C-90-11 Cont Pub Hrg and Precise'Plan of Design No. P-90-77, Azusa Mobile Dwight Kendall, 812 North Loren Avenue. Home Park The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg re -open Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Testimony hearing stating that the issue of two illegally converted Comm Dev Dir apartments was part of the negotiations between tenants and Bruckner mobilehome park owners. It was agreed upon by both parties that they would support leaving one apartment unit in palce, and turn the other unit into a multi-purpose room for the tenants. Furthermore, the Owner has agreed not to pass through to the tenants the cost of the conditions of approval of the conditional use permit. Mr. Al Turchek addressed the Hearing stating that during the comments negotiations the tenant group has met the owner of the Azusa A. Turchek Mobilehome Park, Mr. Dwight Kendall, and have come to an agreement on many issues regarding the mobilehome park. Mr. Dwight Kendall addressed the Hearing stating that the Comments communication with tenants has been a positive step toward D. Kendall building a better mobilehome park and will take an active role in future activities. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg Clsd Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman CUP and PP Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Appvd Conditional Use Permit C-90-11 and Precise Plan of Design P- 90-77, subject to the conditions of approval and additional conditions of approval; further, directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. 12/16/91 PAGE FOUR The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, items Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call G-8, G-11, G - vote, with the exception of items G-8, G-11, G-12, and G-14, 12 and G-14, which were considered under the special Call portion of the Spec Call Agenda. Councilman Stemrich abstained on item G-15 and Councilman Alexander abstained on items G-9 and G-15. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, Min appvd 1991, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 91-C181 CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF Calling for A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, Elect. APRIL 14, 1992, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS 4/14/92 REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 91-C182 CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS Requesting ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY Svs Brd of RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Supv. Elect. TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992. 4/14/92 4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE L. Barton -Garcia Step 3 12/18/91 L. Miller Step 5 12/20/91 D. Gufrey Step 5 12/13/91 S. Gonzalez PermStat 12/18/91 NEW APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION M. Parks PROMOTIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION NONE TO REPORT TERMINATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION NONE TO REPORT Utility Cons Off 01/02/91 EFFECTIVE Appointments Promotions Terminations 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C183 AMENDING RESOLUTION 91-C134 ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF Amend. MOU UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY ACEA EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1991. 6. Los Angeles County Park, Beaches and Recreation Act of 1992 will provide approximately $800 million in bonds to preserve, improve and restore park, beach and open space lands and recreation facilities throughout Los Angeles County. It is estimated that the City of Azusa will receive $564,000 for the per capita grants. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 91-C184 CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARK, Suppt LA Co BEACH AND RECREATION ACT OF 1992. Park, Beach Act, 1992 12/16/91 PAGE FIVE 7. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code, for the purchase of 50 Homac Transformer connector lugs from Southwest Power Inc. in the amount of $7,988.85. There is a need to be prepared for electrical emergencies during the winter months. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Purchase Transformer connector lug Southwest Power Inc. Spec Call The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires, as part of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, the submittal of a single coordinated paratransit plan among the operators of fixed route transit service. The LACTC has agreed to prepare a DOT - required annual coordinated plan for all participating LA County providers who pass resolutions supporting the plan. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-186 INDICATING ITS INTENT AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN Paratransit THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARATRANSIT NETWORK. Network Over the past several years the City has had Purchase Ins significant cost for liability claims on the Progressive transportation operation. Staff has solicited quotes Insurance Co from various vendors and could only get one from Progressive Insurance Company. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code for the purchase of demand response liability insurance coverage from Progressive Insurance Company with a deductible of $5,000 and a limit of $500,000, at the cost of $4,500 per van. 14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 15. In preparation of computerizing library operations, a Request For Proposals was submitted to twelve qualified companies of which only three responded. The contract was awarded to Auto -Graphics, most responsive quote, in the amount of $41,400.00. 12/16/91 PAGE SIX 9. Two heavily used I.B.M. Xerox machines have now Purchase exceeded their useful life. Maintenance charges have Two Copiers increased. Projected five year cost would exceed price Edgemont Inc. of new equipment. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code, and the purchase of two Sharp Photocopiers was approved from Edgemont Inc. for the total amount of $34,834.57. 10. Utilities Department sent request for proposals to Water Booster several consulting engineering services for the design Pump/SA of two Water Booster Pumps at Reservoir No. 7. Five Assoc Engrs responses were received. The contract was awarded to SA Associates Engineers, low quote, in the amount of $9,800.00, and its execution was authorized. 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 12. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 13. Beginning March 18, 1989, all grantees directly receiving federal grants including cooperative agreements, from any federal agency are required to certify that they will provide a drug-free workplace. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 91-185 CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE Drug -Free WORKPLACE. Workplace The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires, as part of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, the submittal of a single coordinated paratransit plan among the operators of fixed route transit service. The LACTC has agreed to prepare a DOT - required annual coordinated plan for all participating LA County providers who pass resolutions supporting the plan. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-186 INDICATING ITS INTENT AND AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN Paratransit THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARATRANSIT NETWORK. Network Over the past several years the City has had Purchase Ins significant cost for liability claims on the Progressive transportation operation. Staff has solicited quotes Insurance Co from various vendors and could only get one from Progressive Insurance Company. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code for the purchase of demand response liability insurance coverage from Progressive Insurance Company with a deductible of $5,000 and a limit of $500,000, at the cost of $4,500 per van. 14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 15. In preparation of computerizing library operations, a Request For Proposals was submitted to twelve qualified companies of which only three responded. The contract was awarded to Auto -Graphics, most responsive quote, in the amount of $41,400.00. 12/16/91 PAGE SIX SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Logan Knapp of International Power Systems, Inc., L. Knapp addressed Council regarding the bid he submitted for Relay International and Control Panels for the Light and Water Department. He Power Systems questioned alleged inconsistancies regarding the bid bid -Relay & submitted by another bidder. Cntrl Pnls City Attorney addressed the issue stating that the bids for City Atty Light and Water projects are governed by the Azusa Municipal advise Code which allows for flexibility when determining the outcome of bids for projects. Mr. Richard Cortes of Penguin Engineering addressed the R. Cortes Council and a discussion ensued regarding his bid and the Penguin Engr process under which it was submitted, delivery time as well Comments as the modification of the bid. 'Utilities Director Hsu addressed the issue stating that no performance bond was required when the bids were submitted and opened and that Mr. Cortes was given the option of modifying his bid by removing the performance bond which ultimately reduced the original amount of the bid submitted. He further addressed the fact that Penguin Engineering Company offered a delivery date that was comparable to the City's necessity for the earliest possible time of delivery. Discusssion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the bidding process as well as the procedures that were followed in evaluating this particular bid. Utility Dir Comments Discussion Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Item continue unanimously carried by roll call that item regarding Relay and Control Panels, Switches and Associated Material, be continued to the next meeting to allow time for review by City Attorney and for a report back to Council. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Items G-11 & unanimously carried by roll call that item G-11 and G12 G-12 relating to plans and specifications for City Wide Concrete continued Improvements and Street Improvements respectively, be continued to the next meeting in order to re-evaluate and prioritize the projects. 'Mr. Art Morales addressed item regarding the Assessment Fees A. Morales and questioned which capital projects are identified for comments deferral that may be funded from another source. Director of Finance Craig responded citing projects from two Dir of Fin categories. One of the catagories was for one inch overlay response and the other was for installation of C,utterplates. Councilman Stemrich requested that staff perform a study on Stemrich the cost per foot for the overlay and also for the request installation of gutterplates. 12/16/91 PAGE SEVEN 16. The Sixth Street Improvement Project D91042, requires Transfer of an additional $15,000 CDBG allocation to fund the CDBG funds project, while the Soldano Avenue Street Improvement Project D91041, requires $15,000 less. The transfer of funds and authorization to prepare the necessary amendments was approved. 17. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C187 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Logan Knapp of International Power Systems, Inc., L. Knapp addressed Council regarding the bid he submitted for Relay International and Control Panels for the Light and Water Department. He Power Systems questioned alleged inconsistancies regarding the bid bid -Relay & submitted by another bidder. Cntrl Pnls City Attorney addressed the issue stating that the bids for City Atty Light and Water projects are governed by the Azusa Municipal advise Code which allows for flexibility when determining the outcome of bids for projects. Mr. Richard Cortes of Penguin Engineering addressed the R. Cortes Council and a discussion ensued regarding his bid and the Penguin Engr process under which it was submitted, delivery time as well Comments as the modification of the bid. 'Utilities Director Hsu addressed the issue stating that no performance bond was required when the bids were submitted and opened and that Mr. Cortes was given the option of modifying his bid by removing the performance bond which ultimately reduced the original amount of the bid submitted. He further addressed the fact that Penguin Engineering Company offered a delivery date that was comparable to the City's necessity for the earliest possible time of delivery. Discusssion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the bidding process as well as the procedures that were followed in evaluating this particular bid. Utility Dir Comments Discussion Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Item continue unanimously carried by roll call that item regarding Relay and Control Panels, Switches and Associated Material, be continued to the next meeting to allow time for review by City Attorney and for a report back to Council. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Items G-11 & unanimously carried by roll call that item G-11 and G12 G-12 relating to plans and specifications for City Wide Concrete continued Improvements and Street Improvements respectively, be continued to the next meeting in order to re-evaluate and prioritize the projects. 'Mr. Art Morales addressed item regarding the Assessment Fees A. Morales and questioned which capital projects are identified for comments deferral that may be funded from another source. Director of Finance Craig responded citing projects from two Dir of Fin categories. One of the catagories was for one inch overlay response and the other was for installation of C,utterplates. Councilman Stemrich requested that staff perform a study on Stemrich the cost per foot for the overlay and also for the request installation of gutterplates. 12/16/91 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconaed by Mayor Moses and Item G-14 unanimously carried by roll call to defer action on item continued G-14, identification of street projects for deferral, to the next Council meeting. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene w/ AGENCY AT 11:05 P.M. CRA JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on an owner participation agreement Jnt Pub Hrg 'for the sale of the Agency's 14,000 sq. ft. lot near the Sale of prop southeast corner of Fifth Street and San Gabriel Avenue. Fifth & SG The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Hrg opened Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December 5 and 12, 1991. Director of Redevelopment Steel addressed the Hearing Testimony stating that staff has been negotiating with Mr. and Mrs. staff Andrews in order to sell a lot that the City owns adjoining their property. The owner participation agreement with the Andrews requires them to make improvements to the property such as landscaping, painting and repair of damage to the facility. The property was originally bought with CDBG funds and so the proceeds from the sale will go back to the Federal Government until staff has defined the projects they wish to use them on. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing stating that he is A. Morales opposed to the sale of the property to the Andrews and comments suggested that the land could possibly be utilized to build homes for first time buyers in Azusa. Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the Hearing stating that he is in C. Cline favor of the sale of the property and welcomes improvement comments to the property. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Hrg clsd Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C188 APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "OWNER Appvg OPA PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT Andrews AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ARTHUR AND BERNADINE ANDREWS". Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES DANGLEIS NONE Chairman Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. 91-R78 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT Appvg OPA ENTITLED "OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE Andrews REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ARTHUR AND BERNADINE ANDREWS". Moved by Chairman Moses, seconded by Director Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: 12/16/91 PAGE EIGHT AYES: DIRECTORS: STEMRICH, NA.2ANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a Disposition and Development Jnt Pub Hrg Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the acquisition Disp & Dev and rehabilitation of the building at 204 West Foothill Agmt w/Chambe Blvd. ' The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Hrg opened Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December 5 and 12, 1991. 1 i Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Hrg continued Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried by to 1/20/92 roll call to continue the Joint Public Hearing until January 20, 1992. The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency adopted Ordinance on August 21, 1989, to comply with the Owner Participation Agreement for West Venture. The Redevelopment Agency recently closed the debt and the Ordinance is no longer necessary. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 3.28.170 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SALES AND USE TAX CREDITS. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Director Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st Rdg Ord Re: Agency Sales & Use Tax Credits AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT 1st Rdg Ord AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 3 WHICH Sales & Use ADOPTED A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE AZUSA RANCH CENTER Tax Ranch PROJECT. Center Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE CONTINUED AT 11:15 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:41 P.M. AGENCY Cncl recess CRA cont. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: Reconvened No Bus IDA No Bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-189 APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AMENDMENT NO. 176 TO Appvg Neg Dec THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REVISED FENCE AND Fence & Wall WALL HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS. Height Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 12/16/91 PAGE NINE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STF11RICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Counciman Stemrich requested additional language be included in the proposed Ordinance pertaining to fence and wall height requirements. The language includes " an owner has the option to have a solid wall or a decorative wrought iron wall except as otherwise required by the land use entitlement". Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: Stermich request AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING SECTION 19.44.040 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Fence & Wall PERTAINING TO REVISED FENCE AND WALL HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS Height requir (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 176) Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR AMENDMENT NO. 181 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ON AND OFF SITE SALES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVRAGES. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: Res. 91-C190 Appvg Neg Dec On & Off site sales Alcohol Beverages AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING, REPEALING AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER On & Off site 19 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE sales Alcohol PERMIT FOR ON AND OFF SITE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Bev WITHIN THE CITY (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 181) Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 91-017 REPEALING SECTION 19.80.020 (e), AMENDING SECTIONS 19.24.030 Requirements (1) AND 19.27.020 (a) AND ADDING 19.04.022 TO THE AZUSA Antique Strs MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTIQUE STORES Code Amend (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 178) No. 178 Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman _ Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Mayor Moses abstained from participation of the final vote pertaining to requirements for Antique Stores. Mayor Pro - Tem Stemrich presided over final actions. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 12/16/91 PAGE TEN AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 19.04.180 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO A REVISED DEFINITION FOR DRIVE-IN BUSINESSES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 179) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord 91-018 Revised Def Drive -In Businesses Code Amend 179 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING Ord 91-019 19.40.020 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE Security Bars REGULATION OF SECURITY BARS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL Code Amend AREAS ( CODE AMENDMENT NO. 18 0 ) 180 Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Azusa Pub Hrg Municipal Code No. 177, prohibiting guest houses and Guest Hses & limiting oversized residences. oversized Res The Mayor declared the Hearing re -open. Councilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from actions on this item. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the code amendment would restrict new guest houses from being developed and imposed development standards for oversized residences. At a previous meeting there were concerns regarding the impact of the development standards on small lot developments, because the code Amendment only applies to R-1, R-2 and R-3 developments, there will be no impact on small lot development. There was also concern regarding the existing guest houses that do not meet the requirements of the new development standards. The existing guest houses are now grandfathered in. Hrg open Naranjo lft Cncl table Testimony Staff Mr. Tony Naranjo addressed the issue asking if legal and Testimony conforming uses will be exempt from the new development Naranjo standards if a fire should occur. Community Development Director Bruckner responded that any Response non -conforming buildings would not be subject to the Staff amortization provisions of the code in the event that a fire should occur. 12/16/91 PAGE ELEVEN SCHEDULED ITEMS STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Azusa Pub Hrg Municipal Code No. 177, prohibiting guest houses and Guest Hses & limiting oversized residences. oversized Res The Mayor declared the Hearing re -open. Councilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from actions on this item. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the code amendment would restrict new guest houses from being developed and imposed development standards for oversized residences. At a previous meeting there were concerns regarding the impact of the development standards on small lot developments, because the code Amendment only applies to R-1, R-2 and R-3 developments, there will be no impact on small lot development. There was also concern regarding the existing guest houses that do not meet the requirements of the new development standards. The existing guest houses are now grandfathered in. Hrg open Naranjo lft Cncl table Testimony Staff Mr. Tony Naranjo addressed the issue asking if legal and Testimony conforming uses will be exempt from the new development Naranjo standards if a fire should occur. Community Development Director Bruckner responded that any Response non -conforming buildings would not be subject to the Staff amortization provisions of the code in the event that a fire should occur. 12/16/91 PAGE ELEVEN Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing stating that existing Testimony guest houses that have been used as rentals should also be A. Morales grandfathered in and be allowed to exist as rentals. request Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor .,rg c1z;d Moses and carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman in that area. Alexander and carried by roll call to approve Code Amendment Case No. 177 and direct the City Attorney to prepare the Proposal necessary documents. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. unanimously carried by roll that staff create a Councilman Naranjo returned to Council table. Naranjo rtnd PUBLIC HEARING on appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. C-91- Pub Hrg 16, Variance No. V-91-11 and Precise Plan of Design No. P- West Venture 91-181, West Venture Development/Howard Spunt/USA Gasoline, Howard Spunt 340 North Citrus Avenue. USA Gasoline City Clerk Solis addressed the Hearing stating that the City Clerk Public Hearing notice was not published in the newspaper and advised that it would be brought back at a later date. 1/6/92 mtg OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Item regarding Cencom Cable was referred to Closed Session Cencom to for discussion. Clsd Sass Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Plaque to unanimously carried by roll call that a plaque and Flores/ proclamation be prepared for Sarah Flores and Supervisor Antonovich Antonovich for their services and contributions to the City of Azusa. Further, that a letter be prepared and sent to incoming representative Gloria Molina, welcoming her as the representative for the City of Azusa. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue expressing his A. Morales opposition to the preparation and presentation of the comments plaque and proclamation for Supervisor Antonovich and Sarah Flores. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Proclamation Alexander and unanimously by roll call that a proclamation APOA be prepared and presented to the Azusa Police Officers Association for their continuous community services. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convnd AGENCY AT 12:25 A.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-191 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Clsd Sass THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON DECEMBER 16, 1991. 12/16/91 PAGE TWELVE Councilman Stemrich requested that staff research the Stemrich activities that are being performed by the County Department request of Public Works in the Canyon area with regard to excavation and hauling permits as well as the increase in truck traffic in that area. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and 'call Proposal unanimously carried by roll that staff create a outlining proposal outlining the procedures to be followed when there procedures is a need to move money from one account to another. money trnfr Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Alexander Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that Councilman excused from Alexander be excused from the January 6, 1992, meeting. 1/6/92 mtg Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Plaque to unanimously carried by roll call that a plaque and Flores/ proclamation be prepared for Sarah Flores and Supervisor Antonovich Antonovich for their services and contributions to the City of Azusa. Further, that a letter be prepared and sent to incoming representative Gloria Molina, welcoming her as the representative for the City of Azusa. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue expressing his A. Morales opposition to the preparation and presentation of the comments plaque and proclamation for Supervisor Antonovich and Sarah Flores. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Proclamation Alexander and unanimously by roll call that a proclamation APOA be prepared and presented to the Azusa Police Officers Association for their continuous community services. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convnd AGENCY AT 12:25 A.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-191 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Clsd Sass THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON DECEMBER 16, 1991. 12/16/91 PAGE TWELVE Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Councilman/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 12:26 A.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 1:36 A.M. Recess Reconvened Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Adjourn Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: n 1:37 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C1 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-01 12/16/91 PAGE THIRTEEN