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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 1992 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 1992 6:30 P.M. The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor/Chairman Moses called the meeting to order. Call to order ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney/Agency Counsel Wadden, City Administrator/Executive Director Garcia, Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Secretary Toscano, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: VN JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #92-C14, D THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF & Res. 92-R5 E CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JANUARY 20, Clsd Sess 1992. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Stemrich 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: 6:31 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 7:25 P.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried to adjourn. I?IME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:29 P.M. LllljgQeiG �}�dt� DEPUTY CITY CLERK/SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. NEXT ORDINANCE NO NEXT RESOLUTION NO. (COUNCIL) 92-C9. (COUNCIL) 92-05. (AGENCY) 92-R4. Recess to Clsd Sess Reconvened Adjourn CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 1992 - 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 Reverend Rick Mac Donald of the Invocation Foursquare Gospel Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Wadden, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Utility Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Recreation Supervisor Noriega, City Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Superintendent Of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. REMONIAL Ceremonial '*=s. Vera Mendoza, representative of the Azusa Chamber of V. Mendoza Commerce, addre:a.ed Council and audience inviting them to Miss Azusa the upcoming M':;s Azusa Scholarship Pageant to be held on Scholarship February 22, 1992, at Citrus College. She also stated that Pageant the scholarhips have been increased this year to $1,500 for the winner, first runnerup is at $1,000 and second runner up is at $750.00. She urged all to attend the pageant and advised that the Chamber is still accepting applications at this time. Councilman Naranjo presented a proclamation, which the City Proclamation Clerk read in full, to the Police Officers' Association in POA honor of its many services to the City. The proclamation was accepted by Chief of Police Nelson. Councilman Alexander presented a proclamation, which the Proclamation City Clerk read in full, to Mr. Jimmy Dixon, representative J. Dixon, of the NAACP and Mr. Ron Legault, representative of the NAACP, Democratic Club in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King Day PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. ved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman G-3 brt fwrd taexander and unanimously carried by roll call that item -3 be brought forward for handling at this time. Mr. Gilbert Becerril addressed Council regarding the parking G. Becerril restrictions on Sixth Street between Cerritos and Pasadena. Sixth St He stated that he would like to end the controvery over the parking parking signs on Sixth Street, further advising that many property owners were in the audience and in favor of the signs. Mr. Marco Antonio Cerezo addressed Council advising that he M. Cerezo had submitted a petition at the last meeting signed by many comments residents of Sixth Street in opposition to the parking restrictions. He presented a map of the area and questioned whether the survey taken by Staff was for residents or property owners. He also detailed the events that have taken place regarding the issue up to this date. Mr. Roger Dixon addressed Council voicing his opposition to R. Dixon the parking restrictions on Sixth Street. He stated that he comments has never had a problem with parking and he was never advised that the signs were going to be installed. Through translation by City Clerk Solis, Mr. Jose Hernandez J. Hernandez addressed Council voicing his opposition to the parking comments restrictions on Sixth Street, further stating that friends and family are unable to visit him at night. Mr. Ray Hardwick addressed Council voicing his opposition to R. Hardwick the parking restrictions on Sixth Street. He further comments stated that he had no knowledge of a block captain and no notice that the parking signs would be installed. He also stated that he had no problems with parking until the parkings restrictions were installed. Mr. Steve Molino addressed Council detailing the events that S. Molino have been occurring since the start of this parking issue. comments He stated his opposition to parking restriction as well as the many problems that have caused the neighborhood to divide. He stated that if parking restrictions are going to remain on Sixth Street, they should apply everywhere in the City. Chief of Police Nelson addressed the issue apprising Council COP Nelson of the statistics of emergency responses to the area during comments �he last couple of years. c. Gilbert Becerril addressed Council responding to the G. Becerril comments made by the previous speakers against the parking comments restrictions. H.� stated that he is in favor of the parking restrictions and as a proud homeowner on Sixth Street felt that they have made a positive impression on the neighborhood. Mr. Steve Molino addressed Council responding to comments S. Molino made by Mr. Becerril and also suggested that further comments investigation is needed regarding the issue. Mr. Roger Dixon again addressed Council stating that R. Dixon someone has been lodging complaints with the Fire Department comments regarding his property and felt that these complaints have been caused by the issue of the parking restrictions and his opposition to them. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Parking res - and carried by roll call that the posted overnight parking trictions to restriction signs remain on Sixth Street. Councilman remain on Dangleis dissenting. 6th St. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council with complaints regarding R. Legault Ihe services of the Azusa Herald. comments rs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council with suggestions Y. Trejo regarding the printed Agenda of the Council meetings, the comments abbreviations of the Agenda on the cable channel and the printing of the vote of the Council in the local newspaper. Councilman Stemrich suggested that maybe some Councilmembers H. Stemrich meet with the public before Council meetings to explain comments Agenda items that are not clearly understood. 01/20/92 PAGE TWO Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding the status of A. Morales the property across from Wells Fargo bank and suggested that comments strawberries be grown on the lot. Bragg Councilman Naranjo responded stating that staff is currently Naranjo working with a developer regarding the property. response Mr. Doug Robbins addressed Council expressing his D. Robbins appreciation to the Police Department for its intervention comments at a local party that could have gone out of control and 12/25/91 cause many problems in his neighborhood. Padilla Mr. Richard Johnson addressed Council regarding problems R. Johnson with his Utility bill, and parking problems in the area of comments Matchwood and Rockvale. 01/17/92 The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, Items Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call G-5, G-8, G - vote, with the exception of items G-5, G-8, G-9 and G-10, 9 and G-10, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Spec Call Agenda. Councilman Alexander abstained on item G-1, since Alexander he was not in attendance at the January 6th Council meeting. abstain on Item G-3, was approved during the Public Participation G-1. portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 6, Min appvd 1992, were approved as written. 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE T. Ayala Step 5 12/22/91 D. Bragg Step 4 01/23/92 D. Chudyk Step 4 12/24/91 L. Vasquez Step 3 12/25/91 J. Padilla PermStat 01/01/92 M. Gutierrez Step 3 01/17/92 K. Brunelle PermStat 01/23/92 D. Morrison Step 2 01/22/92 M. Powell Step 5 122291 L. Wofford Step 4 01/22/92 P. Olivarez Step 4 01/19/92 J. White Step 5 01/08/92 K. Vorndran PermStat 01/22/92 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT ' PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT TERMINATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT 01/20/92 PAGE THREE 3. MOVED TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. 4. Formal bidding procedures were waived, pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code and the purchase of two transformers for the Light Division was approved. The 150 KVA transformer was for installation at 941 West Foothill and the 167 RVA transformer was for installation at 1215 North San Gabriel Canyon Villa. The purchase of both transformers was from WESCO in the amount of $10,580.36. '5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 6. In accordance with the Personnel File Retention Schedule adopted by City Council November 17, 1980, it was requested that authorization be given for destruction of records in accordance with the guideline stated. The following resolution was adopted: Spec Call Transformers Light Dept Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #92-C10 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE destruction HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. of recds 7. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City Employees' Association (ACEA) provides for a classification and compensation study of the forty-six classes in that group. In November, 1991, requests for proposals were sent to seven consulting firms that specialize in this field. Six responses were received. The contract for the classification study was awarded to Comp Plus, in the amount of $8,450, and its execution was authorized. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. C. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 11. The City z easurer's Report showing a balance of $20,466,852.55, as of December, 1991, was received and filed. 12. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: Agmt w/Comp Plus for classifica- tion study Spec Call Spec Call Spec Call Treasurer's Report A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-Cll 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. Art Morales addressed Council regarding the annual weed A. Morales abatement program conducted by the County, commenting on comments whether the dirt from personal gardening or landscaping would be considered a need for abatement. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ECLARING THAT Res. 92-C92-9 WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND Weed Abate - BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF ment CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 01/20/92 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, Notice of ALEXANDER, MOSES Completion NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Water Main ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Improvements Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding bid opening held R. Legault for the Electric Meter Calibration System. comments Utilities Director Hsu responded stating that the purpose Utilities for this project is to test the meters throughout the City Dir response which is standard procedure. job cntr Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Agmt w/May- unanimously carried by roll call to award the contract for dwell & Project LD91-4, Electric Meter Calibration System, to Hartzell Maydwell & Hartzell in the amount of $36,688.09; further meter test authorizing execution of same. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding the Notice of A. Morales Completion of Water Main Improvements. He voiced concerns comments regarding the condition of the streets after these types of projects are completed. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Notice of unanimously carried by roll call to accept the project for Completion Water Main Improvements by Miki Construction, Inc., as Water Main complete and authorize the execution of the Notice of Improvements Completion; further directing the City Clerk to have same Miki Constr. recorded. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding the potential R. Legault job center locations, stating that he is in favor of the comments Staff's recommended site at 1540 Paramount Avenue. job cntr Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed Council in opposition to the S. Galletta -roposed job center site location stating that the site comments selection is not highly visible. She further stated that rather then wasta the time and money of the taxpayers, the project should 14-.- abandoned. Mr. Orlin Osborne addressed Council stating that he is in 0. Osborne favor of the job center but wondered whether the workers comments will be able to find the suggested site and suggested that it be advertised in some form. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion A. Morales regarding the job center site, further suggesting that the comments residents keep a positive attitude towards the situation. Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council stating that she is in Y. Trejo favor of the suggested site for the job center and expressed comments her appreciation to all who were involved in the project. Mr. Dan Naranjo addressed Council stating that even though he feels that the City should not be involved in this type of project, everyone should have a positive attitude. He further suggested that the proposed site is too far away from the Edgewood Shopping Center. He also suggested that the issue be abandoned at this time. frs. Susie Galletta again addressed Council regarding the ob center site suggesting that if this is the only site available, then the project should be abandoned. She further suggested that the site at 955 West Foothill Boulevard would be a workable site. Lastly, she thanked staff and all who have spent their time and energy towards this project. Moved by Councilman Alexander to approve site 4, 955 W. Foothill Boulevard, as the location of the job center. Motion died for the lack of a second. 01/20/92 PAGE FIVE D. Naranjo comments S. Galletta comments Job Cntr site motion died Moved by Councilman Stemrich to approve the 600 block of San Gabriel as the location of the job center. Motion died for the lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Dangleis to abandon the job center project. Motion died for the lack of a second. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call to table item regarding job center for approximately two weeks. Councilmen Dangleis and Stemrich dissenting. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to rescind previous action regarding the job center. Job Chtr site motion died Job Cntr site motion died Motion to table Motion rescinded Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Job Cntr site and carried by roll call to tentatively approve site one (1) 1025 N. Todd 1025 N. Todd Avenue as the site for the job center, pending tentatively negotiations with Cal Mat, the property owner. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. It was then consensus of Council to recess for approximately five minutes. TIME OF RECESS: 9:50 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:05 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene w/ AGENCY AT 10:06 P.M. CRA CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a Disposition and Joint Pub Development Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the Hrg - DDA w/ acquisition and rehabilitation of the building at 204 West Chamber of ,00thiil Boulevard. Commerce :he Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg re -open Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander seconded by Hrg continued Mayor/Chairman :doses and unanimously carried by to 2/3/92 roll call to continue the Joint Public Hearing until February 3, 1992. Due to the low interest rate environment today, many Loan Policy homeowners ara refinancing their homes. In some cases, City/Agency either the City or Agency has provided loans (usually second (appvd) deeds of trust) to homeowners. In order to refinance, the City or Agency's second must be subordinated to the new first deed of trust. It was moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to adopt the policy that the City and Agency have developed to address requested subordinations. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL CRA recess CONTINUED AT 10:08 P.M. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Item N-ld unanimously carried by roll call that item N-ld be brought brt fwrd iorward for discussion and handling at this time. r. Louis Quiroz addressed Council regarding the the recent L. Quiroz fire at Zacatecas Park Little League building. He requested request for assistance from the City to help defray cost for the repair assistance of the building. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Donation to unanimously carried by roll call to donate $3000 to the American & American Little League for repair of Zacatecas building as National well as $3000 to the National Little League for use in their Little program. Leagues 01/20/92 PAGE SIX THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 10:20 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:30 P.M. 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 Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CODE AMENDMENT 177 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO RESTRICTIONS ON GUEST HOUSES AND OVERSIZED RESIDENCES. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilman Stemrich offered DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, NONE NONE NARANJO, MOSES an Ordinance entitled: Convene as as CRA Reconvene No Bus IDA No Bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Res. 92-C12. Appvg Neg Dec Code Amend 177 Guest Hses & Oversized Residences AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ZUSA 1st Rdg Ord °ENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF TITLE 19, ZONING, OF THE AZUSA Code Amend .:UNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTER 19.43 THERETO PERTAINING 177, Guest TO RESTRICTIONS ON GUEST HOUSES AND OVERSIZED RESIDENCES Hses & Over - (CODE AMENDMENT- "S, 177) sized Res. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call to introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Naranjo and Mayor Moses abstaining. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING TITLE 5, SECTION 5.12.010 AND 5.28.040 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GROSS RECEIPTS AND THE LICENSING OF MOTION PICTURE THEATERS AND TO REPEAL SECTION 5.28.030 - TENT SHOWS AND SECTION 5.28.060 - BOXING OR WRESTLING ARENA. 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: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, 1 ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. 92-05 Amend Title 5, & Repeal Tent Shows - Boxing or Wrestling Arena AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 92-06 AMENDING TITLE 5, SECTION 5.12.090, BY THE DELETION OF Gross Receipt HOTELS/MOTELS AND BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 5.12.085 Hotels/Motels HOTELS/MOTELS CHANGING TO A GROSS RECEIPTS TAX. 01/20/92 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: iN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 92-07 .AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF Temporary SECTION 5.12.085 ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE TO REGULATE THE Sales SALE OF CHRISTMAS TREES, PUMPKINS AND OTHER SUCH SIMILAR TEMPORARY SALES WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Statement of Community Pub Hrg Development objectives and projected use of funds for the CDBG Use of upcoming 18th Program year. Funds The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the aFfidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said Hearin� published in the Azusa Herald on January 9, 1992. 1-development Director Steel addressed the Hearing stating R. Steel :.'aat the allocation to the City in federal Community testimony level oment Bloc', Grant funds for the fiscal year of 1992-93 is $375,215. Tha following allocations were submitted for approval: Handyman Program... .. .............$50,000.00 Vernon Avenue Sidewalk Project ..............$40,197.00 Administrative/Planning.. .............. .$37,522.00 Section 108 loan Debt Service..... .... o .... $232,496.00 Sr. Referral and Case Management .... ...... ..$15,000.00 Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing expressing his opinion A. Morales in favor of the allocations and the program. comments Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Hrg clsd Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to direct staff to submit the approved projects to the Community Development Commission and the following Resolution was =_dopted: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C13 0OPTING THE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND SELECTING PROJECTS CDBG program FOR FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT 1992-93 PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93, PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Lawrence Bottala/Foothill Pub Hrg Investment Group on a request to allow higher density GPA -91-3, residential development in order to legalize two additional V-91-9 & apartment units with reduced garages and open space on the P-91-177 property located at 625 North Cerritos Avenue. GPA -91-3, V- Bottala 91-9 and P-91-177. 01/20/92 PAGE EIGHT The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 9, 1992. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Comm Dev Dir Hearing stating that the apartments were originally approved Testimony in 1987 for twelve units but that somewhere between the time that the Planning Department gave final inspection for occupancy and the final approval by the Building official, it was increased to fourteen units. A storage room was onverted to an apartment and a larger unit was sub -divided nto two apartments. The new owner purchased the apartments s fourteen units and to legalize it the application is asking for a higher density residential development and open space for more parking. The Planning Commission has denied the requests and surrounding residents have voiced objections. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Staff Discussion regarding the issue of converting the apartments back to their original use, as well as the concrete paving that was supposed to be open space and landscaping. Mr. Lawrence Bottala, the applicant, addressed the issue L. Bottala stating that he has owned the apartments for six months and applicant managed them for the last two years, further, having them testimony appraised in 1990, when the City recognized them as fourteen comments units. He stated that he has been paying rental housing registration and taxes on fourteen units, that they are separately metered and since the certificate of occupancy R. Legault states fourteen units the City should honor it. Lastly, he comments stated that it would be a financial hardship on him to Hrg cont to convert the apartments back to their original use. 2/3/92 Furthe•_- discussion was held regarding the procedures that Discussion are followed in processing the paperwork, the legitimacy of .,a purchase from the prior owner and what his obligations ^e, as well as many other factors. Since there were many :inanswered questions regarding the issue, it was suggested that tae Hearin :a continued. Mr. Gilbert Becerril, representative of the surrounding G. Becerril residents, addressed the Hearing opposing the appeal, comments stating that it has caused many parking problems and overcrowding in the area. Mr. Ron Legault addressed the issue suggesting that the R. Legault former Building Inspector be summoned to attend the Hearing. comments Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg cont to unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Hearing to 2/3/92 February 3, 1992, in order to allow staff and the City Attorney review the issue. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Claude Aguirre to legalize a Pub Hrg second dwelling unit with reduced garage space, rear and C-91-14, side yard setbacks, unit size, lot size and distance between V-91-10 & buildings on the property located at 1134 North San Gabriel P-91-176 Avenue. C-91-14, V-91-10 and P-91-176. Aguirre he Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open ae affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said ".raring published in the Azusa Herald on January 9, 1992. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Comm Dev Dir issue stating this appeal is to legalize a second structure testimony on the propety located at 1134 North San Gabriel which was reported by a tenant complaint to the Community Improvement Division who then discovered thirteen violations. The unit was amortized in 1977 and six variances would be required to legalize it. The Planning Commission has denied the requests. 01/20/92 PAGE NINE Mr. Claude Aguirre, the applicant, addressed the issue C. Aguirre stating that he purchased the property four years ago and comments has had problems with the tenants, further, that he has Discussion eliminated most of the violations stated. He stated that the house was built in 1933, meters were installed in 1959 and that it has been used as a rental since that time. He Hrg clsd requested that Council consider placing the property under a grandfather clause which would allow it to remain as a C. Aguirre rental since he is dependent upon the income for his house comments payment. �-,Zr. Art Morales addressed the issue citing other cases where A. Morales he same situation has occurred. He suggested that Council comments assist the property owner in any way possible. Mr. Ron Legault addressed the issue also requesting that the R. Legault Council assist the property owner. comments Discussion was held regarding the violations that exist on Discussion the property, such as broken windows, plumbing leaks, unsanitary kitchen sink and shower stall conditions. It was suggested that the Building Inspector be sent out to the Hrg clsd property to see if all of the violations have been repaired. Mr. Aguirre stated that the sanitary conditions have been C. Aguirre repaired but that the Judge has ordered him not to make any comments other repairs until the current tenants have vacated the property, which will be March 31st of this year. He advised that he will make repairs as soon as possible. He further stated that he has applied for and been granted funds from the home rehabilitation program and will utilize them to make all the necessary repairs. Pub Hrg Additional discussion was held among Councilmembers and the Discussion applicant regarding the responsibilities of the property. Ir. Aguirre stated that he purchased the property as rental t—le operty and had no knowlege that it had become amortized. real property records report was also discussed in great :retail, as well as other ways that might insure that this type of situation won't occur in the future. Mrs. Benita Jordan, tenant of the property, addressed the B. Jordan issue stating that the owner has not attempted to make comments improvements to the property and that the violations have existed for a couple of years. She further apprised Council of the situation that exists between her and the owner in great detail. She further stated that the owner of the property, Mr. Aguirre, purchased the property from his wife, whom she stated is a Real Estate Agent. Mrs. Pearl Aguirre addressed the issue stating tht she was a P. Aguirre mortgage broker and purchased the property from a Real comments Estate Agent through a FHA loan. Further stating that the electrical problems and other violations would be repaired as soon as the tenant vacates the property. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Hrg clsd unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. 'loved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Grant appl by roll call to grant the appeal and that w/conditions -3rried soon as is legally possible, the property be brought up o code; further that if within thirty days following the vacation of the property, the owner does not comply, the issue will be brought back to Council to uphold the Planning Commission's decision. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. PUBLIC HEARING - on request to rezone a vacant parcel from Pub Hrg Rlb to C2 and change general plan land use designation from Rezone 1375 L to GC on the property located at 1375 San Gabriel Canyon San Gabriel Road. Canyon Rd 01/20/92 PAGE TEN The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of Notice of said abandoned sho Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 9, 1992. ping carts Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir stating that the property is the vacant triangular parcel testimony located at the southeast corner of the intersection of San Gabriel Canyonf Road and Sierra Madre Avenue. The lot was rezoned from'C2 to Rib in 1989 as part of the zoning study for parcels along Highway 39. At that time the property A. Morales had objected to this rezoning and recently reiterated comments �owner Us request to change the zone back to commercial use. •loved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Hrg clsd unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Reservoir Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Apprve Zone Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to uphold Change Planning Commission's approval of said amendments and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. E. Heck OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding various problems that exist at Discussion the Azusa Post Office, such as parking problems and Azusa Post landscaping. It was suggested that staff consider Office contacting our local Congressman to try and alleviate some of the problems. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this item to staff for handling. Discussion was held regarding the problem with abandoned Discussion shopping carts in the City. City Administrator Garcia abandoned sho respon�ed stating that in efforts to resolve some of the ping carts the Community Improvement Division is currently 1�omplaints, ..cking up the shopping carts and storing them at the City 'i rd. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by ::auncilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this item to staff for handling. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council with complaints regarding A. Morales the newspaper racks in front of the Post Office. comments Councilman Stemrich addressed the issue of the proposed Stemrich reservoir that is being built by the Azusa Valley Water Reservoir Company. He stated that in the notification to surrounding Azusa Valley residents, they were not advised that the reservoir would be Water Co at least thirty feet high. Mr. Ed Heck, representative of Azusa Valley Water Company, E. Heck addressed the issue providing Council with a packet with comments additional information regarding the proposed reservoir and answered questions posed by Council. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Appeal PC and carried by roll call to appeal Planning Commission decision/ decision regarding Conditional Use Permit C-91-21 and Reservoir @ Precise Plan of Design P-91-202, Four million gallon water 1870 Azusa/ reservoir for Azusa Valley Water Company on the property San Gabriel )cated at 1870 Azusa/San Gabriel Canyon Road. Councilman Cyn Rd ingleis dissenting. councilman Naranjo addressed the issue of the proposed Naranjo operation of a International Bazaar with reduced vendor International floor area. He stated that his concerns were with the Bazaar parking availability, security, possible institution of an admissions tax and that local business community have first priority for the spaces. 01/20/92 PAGE ELEVEN Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Appeal PC and unanimously carried by roll call to appeal Planning decision Commission decision regarding Conditional Use Permit C-91- International 19, Precise Plan of Design P-91-191 and Variance V-91-12, Bazaar @ for the Price Company at 1120 West Foothill Boulevard, 1120 W. Foot - operation of a International Bazaar with reduced floor area. hill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. -1 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:45 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C14 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-08 i 01/20/92 PAGE TWELVE