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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 18, 1992 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 18, 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 Mr. Jimmy Armendariz a resident of Invocation the City of Azusa. 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, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Director of Finance Craig, City Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a plaque to Mr. Victor Subia Plaque to honoring him for his dedication and service to the Azusa V. Subia Police Department and the City of Azusa. Mr. Subia Volunteer donated over two thousand hours of volunteer service to the Service Police Department. The Council and audience also recognized and applauded many other Police Department volunteers who were in attendance at the meeting. Chief of Police Nelson addressed the issue thanking Mr. Subia for his dedication and service. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Armando Camarena, Vice President of the Azusa Alumni A. Camarena Association addressed Council requesting assistance for the Azusa Alumni 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration to be held in Azusa Cinco de Mayo beginning May first through May third of this year. He Celebration requested five thousand dollars for advertising, request for entertainment and awards as well as in kind City donations. assistance A site has not been selected at this time. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Request for unanimously carried by roll call to approve request from the Assistance Azusa Alumni Association and direct the City Administrator appvd to act as liason between the City and the Association. L; Larry Orta, President of the Azusa National Little League, addressed Council requesting assistance for pgrading of the facilities and field at Little League Park. He requested a donation of ten thousand dollars. He thanked Council for their recent donation of three thousand dollars which was used to purchase new uniforms. He invited Council and the Chief of Police to Opening Day to be held on April 4, 1992. Mayor Moses addressed the issue stating that he is in favor Of supporting the Azusa National Little League, American Little League, and also the All American Football League. L. Orta Pres. Nat Lit League request for donations Moses comments Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Donations carried by roll call to donate ten thousand dollars each to $10,000 to the Azusa National Little League, Azusa American Little Natl, Amer., League and the Jr. All American Football League. Councilmen and Jr. All Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. Amer. Leagues Mayor Moses advised that there was a possibility that the Councilman Naranjo addressed the issue requesting a study Naranjo comments regarding the availability and fiscal responsibility be comments donations to the Leagues. performed and also that the donations be divided equally Dr. Christian Justin, Chairman of the Committee for Youth, Dr. Justin among organizations. Chrm of available for many services. He further stated that there ' Director of Finance Craig responded stating that the mid Dir of Fin for Youth year review has revealed that all funds in the existing comments Education, Latch Rey Program, Youth Training Job Center, budget are earmarked until June 30, 1992. He further stated Regional Park and a Commission for Youth. that the General fund is at a deficit and the Light fund is at a surplus. He suggested that requests for donations be referred to the 1992-93 Budget Session. Mayor Moses addressed the issue stating that one hundred thousand Moses dollars were recently disbursed from the General comments Fund to operate the Drug and Gang Task Force, and wondered how this was accomplished. Councilman Stemrich suggested that partial funds intended Stemrich for the proposed Azusa Fire Department, which he stated is comments not feasible at this time, be allocated for donations to the aforementioned organizations. Councilman Dangleis addressed the issue stating that since Dangleis this is not an emergency situation, the budgetary process comments should be followed. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Donations carried by roll call to donate ten thousand dollars each to $10,000 to the Azusa National Little League, Azusa American Little Natl, Amer., League and the Jr. All American Football League. Councilmen and Jr. All Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. Amer. Leagues Mayor Moses advised that there was a possibility that the Moses eighty thousand dollars for the proposed Day Labor Center comments would not be utilized and the funds may be used for the donations to the Leagues. Dr. Christian Justin, Chairman of the Committee for Youth, Dr. Justin addressed Council advising that there are Grant Funds Chrm of available for many services. He further stated that there ' Committee is a need for the following services in Azusa: Health Care, for Youth Headstart Program, Parks with fitness programs, Continuing comments Education, Latch Rey Program, Youth Training Job Center, Regional Park and a Commission for Youth. Mr. Louis Quiroz, President of the Azusa American Little L. Quiroz League addressed Council giving his thanks for the money American that has been donated to the program. He further requested Little an additional five thousand dollars and also that Zacatecas League Park be provided the same improvements as Memorial Park. request Mr. Juan Vasquez, Associate member of the New Harvest J. Vasquez Christian Fellowship addressed Council with complaints complaints regarding the unfair treatment he received from the City while trying to obtain information regarding parking regulations on property he is in the process of purchasing. Discussion was held among Councilmembers and it was a Discussion consensus that staff look into the matter immediately. ,Mr, Roger Dixon addressed Council with concerns regarding R. Dixon the public testimony while addressing Council as well as the comments youth of the community. City Clerk Solis advised the Council that the time for Public Participation had expired. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Pub Part to carried by roll call that Public Participation portion of continue the agenda continue. Councilman Dangleis dissenting and Councilman Stemrich abstaining. 02/18/92 PAGE TWO Mr. Robert Misner addressed Council regarding the construction of a reservoir at 1870 Azusa/San Gabriel Canyon Road by Azusa Valley Water Company. He was advised that a Public Hearing was held on this item and one hundred and forty nine notices were sent to surrounding residents with no responses received. Mr. Louis Zamora addressed Council praising the audience participation by the many people who were in attendance at the meeting. He further commented on the positive direction towards which the City is headed. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council commenting on recent newspaper articles pertaining to the Public Participation of the agenda. He reminded Council that the Constitution of the United States provides the right to be heard. Mr. Raul Garcia, a member of the youth group The Staff, addressed Council announcing that they will be sponsoring a benefit Candidates' Forum, dinner/dance/meet the candidates and that all proceeds will go to the Azusa American Little League to help with cost for restoration of their building that was destroyed in a fire. R. Misner comments Reservoir Az Valley Water L. Zamora comments R. Legault comment Pub part R. Garcia Benefit Can- didates Forum dinner/dance 4/4/92 Mr. Art Morales addressed Council commenting on the problems A. Morales that the New Harvest Church has been experiencing with the various Planning Department. He also expressed his opinion comments regarding revenues received from the Price Club Company and expenditures by Azusa Drug and Gang Task Force. Councilman Naranjo requested clarification of comments made Naranjo by Mr. Morales pertaining to the Azusa Drug and Gang Task request for Force funding. clarification Mayor Moses stated that the City Council had approved funds Moses to be utilized for the Azusa Drug and Gang Task Force from comments the Community Development Block Grant Program, but later found that the funds used for the Task Force were taken from the General Fund. City Administrator responded that in the previous City Admin administration, pursuant to an ordinance, the City response Administrator was authorized to move revenue from one fund funds Drug to another and this was done with the funds for the Drug and & Gang Task Gang Task Force, but stressed that nothing was done Force illegally. He further stated that staff is in the process of reviewing that ordinance in hopes to avoid further problems in the future. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd. Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, Min appvd 1992, were approved as written. 2. State Law requires the preparation of an annual report Rpt City's to the legislative body concerning the City's planning ping & activities and maintenance and implementation of the General Plan General Plan. This report was reviewed and approved by activities the Planning Commission. The report was received and received & filed. filed 3. During the re -roofing of the Woman's Club, it was Emergency discovered that the clay tile contained asbestos. asbestos Emergency abatement of the asbestos was needed. Two abatemt quotations were received. Formal bidding procedures Stone were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and the re- Roofing affirmation of the expenditure of $7,564.00 to Stone Roofing was approved. 02/18/92 PAGE THREE 4. Authorization was given to the Light and Water Department to commence with the necessary procedures for the demolition of Wells No. 4 and No. 6 within the City's water production system. The wells were both removed from service in 1987 due to declining water quality. 5. Senate Bill 880 has provided funds to the California Energy Commission for energy support to local governments. The Energy Partnership Program provides technical and financial assistance to cover the cost of energy audits and to replace existing lighting with energy-efficient lighting systems. Participation in the program was requested. The following resolution was adopted: Demolition Wells No. 4 & 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C22 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY Part Energy COMMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN ITS ENERGY PARTNERSHIP Partnership PROGRAM. Program 6. The request of an employee of the Water Division to be Vacation allowed to cash in 120 hours of his vacation leave, due cash in to unexpected orthodontic bills, was approved. appvd 7. Specifications for one 1991 Ford F800 Chassis -Cab with Chassis -Cab w 1800 Gallon Water Tank were approved and the City Clerk 1800 gal wtr was directed to advertise for bids. tank S. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE G. Brown PermStat/5 02/20/92 H. Bauer Step 4 02/19/92 NEW APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE A. Torres, Police Dispatcher pending L. King, Line Mechanic Helper pending PROMOTIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT TERMINATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT 9. During the 1991-92 Water main Capital Improvement Project at Second and Orange, while attempting to connect the existing water main on Hollyvale to the new system, the main line on Hollyvale was found to be deteriorated beyond repair. It was necessary to replace the water main and all the service connections from Orange to Vernon. The purchase of 709 feet of 811 ductile iron pipe was required. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and confirmation of the purchase of iron pipe from U.S. Pipe in the the amount of $5,580.15, was approved. 02/18/92 PAGE FOUR Pers Items Step inc./ perm status Appointments Promotions Terminations Emergency water main repair U.S. Pipe 10. Well No. 7 is a natural gas -driven well with a V85 Emergency Climax engine is over twenty-five years old and new repair well replacement parts are unavailable. Emergency repairs No. 7, were made by Engine and Equipment Company. Formal Engine and bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Equipment Municipal Code and authorization for payment for Company emergency repairs to Well No. 7 by Engine and Equipment Company in the amount of $6,014.37, was approved. 11. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Municipal Code for the purchase of an ImageScan System ImageScan in the Police Department. The system will improve System, services to the community as well as to the Police Electronic Officers. Payment for the system will be from the Drug Records Asset Seizure Fund. Since this a specialty item Management designed to meet specific Police Department needs, the System purchase will be made from Electronic Records Management System, sole supplier, in the amount of $63,804.00. 12. On August 6, 1990, Council adopted a resolution adjusting the salary of the then newly appointed Chief of Police to be commensurate with the level of experience reflective of the new assignment. Since his appointment, Chief Nelson has been assigned various tasks outside the scope of his duties. A revision in salary was approved by the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C23 AMENDING RESOLUTION 91-C136 REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED Amend Class EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES. Exec Mnge res 13. Staff has reviewed the financial condition of all funds Mid Year of the City. As part of the review staff has review identified individual revenue and expense line items in report various funds that are in need of adjustment. The appropriation transfers are based upon projections of revenue and expense through June 30, 1992, and will equalize the budget through that date. The Mid Year Appropriation Transfers were approved and the Director of Finance was directed to record them in the financial records of the City. 14. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C24 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call NONE THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene w/ AGENCY AT 8:50 P.M. CRA Director of Redevelopment Steel addressed the issue stating 1979 Mortgage that the Agency has the opportunity to refund its 1979 Revenue Bond Mortgage Revenue Bond Issue and withdraw cash for general 1979 Agency Projects. The estimated cash available is approximately $1,650,000. The transaction is very complex but appears to generate positive financial returns to the Agency. The bond issue is scheduled to close on March 5, 1992. Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: 02/18/92 PAGE FIVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C28 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 Appvg Issu- AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE ance CITY OF AZUSA SINGLE FAMILY MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS Mortgage Rev (MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES PROGRAM), 1992 SERIES A Bond 1992 Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to Series A waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Purchse Agmt Mayor/Chairman Moses to authorize the Executive Director to Terms of sale execute the Purchase Contract provided the Terms of sale are in Compliance with the Authorizing Resolution. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 9:02 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:04 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 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -91-4 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-91-2 FOR tROPERTY LOCATED AT 1375 SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD. oved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE NONE 02/18/92 PAGE SIX CRA recess Reconvene No Bus IDA No Bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Res. 92-C25 Appvg Keg Dec 1375 San Gabriel Cyn AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 92-R12 AZUSA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS SINGLE FAMILY Appvg Iss- MORTGAGE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS; APPROVING FORMS OF AN uance & sale INDENTURE, A MORTGAGE SALE, PASS-THROUGH PURCHASE AND Mortgage Rev SERVICING AGAREEMENT, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND refunding PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR THE BONDS, APPROVING AN ESCROW bonds AGREEMENT; APPOINTING A TRUSTEE AND A SERVICER FOR THE BONDS; APPROVING SALE OF HOME MORTGAGES AND DELIVERY OF BAILMENT AGREEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS. Moved by Director Alexander, seconded by Chairman Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Purchse Agmt Mayor/Chairman Moses to authorize the Executive Director to Terms of sale execute the Purchase Contract provided the Terms of sale are in Compliance with the Authorizing Resolution. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 9:02 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:04 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 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -91-4 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-91-2 FOR tROPERTY LOCATED AT 1375 SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD. oved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE NONE 02/18/92 PAGE SIX CRA recess Reconvene No Bus IDA No Bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Res. 92-C25 Appvg Keg Dec 1375 San Gabriel Cyn Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONS FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1375 SAN GABRIEL CANYON (ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-91-21 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -91-4) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: ' AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: Res. 92-C26 Appv Zone Change, 1375 San Gabriel Cyn Rd AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg Ord AZUSA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.63.020 AND 19.63.030 OF THE AZUSA 92-09, Adult MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ADULT BUSINESSES. Businesses 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 Councilman Dangleis offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg Ord AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 19.60.120 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE 92-010 PERTAINING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS. CUP's 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 Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg Ord AZUSA PROHIBITING ALL RESIDENTIAL LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR 92-011 NEW HOUSING UNITS FOR ALL THOSE PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY Prohibiting OF AZUSA ZONED R -3a, R -3b, AND R -3c AND P EXCEPTING SINGLE all residen- FAMILY AND DUPLEX UNITS, THOSE PROPERTIES WHICH HAVE ALREADY tial Land Use RECEIVED BUILDING PERMITS, AND THOSE PROJECTS APPROVED BY Entitlmts THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD, ON AN INTERIM BASIS PENDING R -3a, R -3b & THE COMPLETION OF A STUDY CONCERNING DENSITY AND DEVELOPMENT R -3c and P STANDARDS FOR SUCH ZONES AND THE ADOPTION OF ANY AND ALL zones w/ AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN AND/OR MUNICIPAL CODE exceptions REQUIRED, FOR A PERIOD OF 45 DAYS, AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. t oved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses to aive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER, NONE NONE STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES 02/18/92 PAGE SEVEN SCHEDULED ITEMS Schad Items PUBLIC HEARING - relating to weed abatement of certain Pub Hrg vacant and unimproved parcels within the City of Azusa; said Weed Abatemt abatement to be performed by Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL of Mr. Mike Seif, for property Pub Nuis located at 555 E. Eight Street, Azusa. M. Seif Correspondence was received from Mr. Seif requesting that the Public Nuisance Appeal Hearing be continued to March 2, 1992. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit Hrg open 3/2/92 of proof of publication of Notice of said Pub Nuis Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 30th and Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the -due Comm Dev Dir February 6, 1992. Bruckner second dwelling. Further that there is improper heating and improper Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir stating that as part of the annual weed abatement program, this protest hearing is held in testimony second dwelling for one year. order to receive protests or questions from any City property owner whose property is affected by the weed abatement program. A representative of the Agricultural Commissioner's Office was present to answer questions. Testimony was solicited, but none received. testimony solicited Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Hrg clad and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by Abatement roll call to approve abatement order directing the Agricultural Commissioner to abate the Order appvd nuisances. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL of Mr. Mike Seif, for property Pub Nuis located at 555 E. Eight Street, Azusa. M. Seif Correspondence was received from Mr. Seif requesting that the Public Nuisance Appeal Hearing be continued to March 2, 1992. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by Hrg Cont roll call to continue Public Nuisance Appeal Hearing to March 2, 1992. 3/2/92 PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL of Mr. Jerry Ebueng, for property located at 206 S. Angeleno, Azusa. Pub Nuis J. Ebueng Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the -due Comm Dev Dir property was declared a public nuisance to the garage being converted to an illegal Bruckner second dwelling. Further that there is improper heating and improper electrical wiring that is a fire hazard. The applicant has requested that he be allowed to utilize the garage as a second dwelling for one year. The applicant was not in attendance at the meeting. Applicant not in attendance Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Appeal denied and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and uphold the order to abate the nuisance. t was consensus of the Council to recess for five minutes. IME OF RECESS: 9:10 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:20 P.M. Reconvened The Council recognized Mrs. Peggy Martinez, new Chairman of P. Martinez the Azusa Golden Days Committee. She addressed Council Chairman inviting all in the community to participate in the events Golden Days of Golden Days. comments 02/18/92 PAGE EIGHT Councilman Alexander introduced Mr. Wayne Wendt, the new recognition President of the Azusa Democratic Club. W. Wendt, OTHER BIISINESS/CITY COUNCIL Club 0th Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Proc to unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be Judge prepared for Judge Cianchetti in honor of his retirement. Cianchetti Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Proc to and unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be Earl & prepared for Earl and Eleanor Post for their ongoing quest for Eleanor Post peace throughout the Country. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by Council Pol roll call that Council Policy regarding Consent Calendar items be changed to "for Consent Cal or against" with a three minute time limit. Changed Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by Cards to roll call that persons wishing to address Council on any item on the Agenda, submit their address Cncl cards before the beginning of the Council meeting. submit before meeting Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll Three minute call that a three minutes time limit be placed on time limit persons speaking during the public participation portion of the Agenda and that speakers/no there be no yielding of time to one another. Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander yielding time dissenting. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and City Clrk to unanimously carried by roll call that the City Clerk and/or handle cards his Assistant handle all cards submitted to address Council. address Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Rail manu- unanimously carried by roll call that staff investigate the facturing co. feasibility of a company that will manufacture rail in the feasibility City. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Concept of Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to direct Architec- staff to study and prepare a report regarding the concept of tural Brd an architectural review board. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded unanimously carried by by Mayor Moses and $100 Schlrp be given to roll call that a each participant in the Miss scholarship of $loo to Miss Azusa He suggested that a survey also be taken of the residents of the Mobilehome Azusa Pageant. Pageant Councilman Stemrich addressed the issue of the Day Labor Center. Discussion He stated that the results of the survey conducted by staff regarding the site for the Day Labor Day Labor Center at 955 West Foothill were received and a majority of the Center surrounding residents were opposed to the Center at that site. He suggested that a survey also be taken of the residents of the Mobilehome park near the proposed County area site on Arrow Highway and Azusa Avenue. He stated that one of the main problems that exists on Gladstone and Pasadena are the Nijjar Apartments on Gladstone, further suggesting that staff look into the possibility of filing a RICO lawsuit against the owner of those apartments as well ls the owner of the Edgewood Shopping Center because of the epreciation of property values in the area. Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the issue responding to a letter that S. Galletta was sent to residents by Councilman Stemrich regarding the Day Labor Center issue. comments She thanked all residents and businesses who spent hours of their personal time while trying to resolve the issue of a Day Labor Center. 02/18/92 PAGE NINE Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff Discussion regarding the deplorable conditions at the Edgewood Shopping Item referred Center as well as the surrounding area. Suggestions were to Clsd Sess made that the area be included in the Redevelopment area in order for the City to have some control in rehabilitation of that area. The RICO law was discussed as well as the possibility of the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium funding a Day Labor Center. Many other suggestions were made in trying to alleviate the problems at the shopping center. Councilman Stemrich again suggested suing the owner of the Nijjar Apartments on behalf of the residents in the area for depreciation of their property values. Agenda item regarding the possibility of appealing Planning Appl Ping Commission decision pertaining to Precise Plan of Design, P- Comm decision 91-184, request to construct a six unit apartment complex on withdrawn the property located at 845 North Alameda, was withdrawn by Councilman Stemrich. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Joint Candi- unanimously carried by roll call that the City jointly with date-- forum the Azusa Democratic Club, sponsor a candidates forum, w/Azusa further providing candidates with a calendar of all forums Democratic to be held by other groups in the City. Club Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to Support support the pending regulations by the Regional Board which Regional Brd would prohibit new or lateral expansion of non -hazardous (failed) solid waste landfills in sand and gravel pits. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY RITE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 10:29 P.M. Mayor/Chairman Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C27 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Clsd Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON FEBRUARY 18, 1992. Moved by Mayor/Chairman Moses, 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, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:30 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 10:55 P.M. AT owed by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call that the Day Labor Center be tabled and hat the eighty thousand dollars that were set aside for that project be put back in the general fund for utilization in proceeding with legal action against the owner of the Nijjar Apartments for the depreciation of the surrounding areas properties. Councilman Dangleis dissenting and Councilman Naranjo abstaining. 02/18/92 PAGE TEN Legal action agnst Nijjar Apartments 1 Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Adjourn Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:59 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C29 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-012 02/18/92 PAGE ELEVEN