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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 2, 1992 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 21 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 salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Azusa Tabernacle. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT Mr. Henry Rodriguez of the DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE City Attorney Wadden, City Administrator Garcia, Accounting Services Supervisor Sanders, Police Chief Nelson, Community Development Director Bruckner, Community Services Director Guarrera, Assistant City Librarian Maghsoudi, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Utilities Director Hsu, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL None PUBLIC'PARTICIPATION Mr. Les Bittensen of the Azusa Land Reclamation, addressed Council presenting an update of the MRF (Materials Recovery Facility), and the BFI operations at Eagle Mountain. He stated that their facility continues to accept materials but the volume and revenue is low at this time. Further, that a letter of intent with Perennial Energy has been signed and a proposal to convert waste energy to electricity, which will prove cost effective, is being considered. He stated that with regard to MRF, Phase I, the Planning Commission has approved the necessary permits and the twenty day waiting period has expired, with no objections. Further that they are in a position to go forward with the Phase I portion of the Materials Recovery Facility. The target date for the opening is the end of summer, 1992. Mr. Rick Daniels, President of Mine Reclamation Corporation, addressed Council regarding the progress of Phase II, operations at Eagle Mountain. He stated that twenty thousand tons of material will be rail and truck hauled to that facility per day and will be accepted only from recycling centers and transfer stations. He stated that they expect Planning Commission approvals by June of 1992 and Board of Supervisor approvals by September of 1992. He further stated that they have filed applications with the Air Quality Management District as well as the Regional Water Quality Board and anticipate construction to commence by June of 1993 or early 1994. He invited Councilmembers to visit the Eagle Mountain site. i Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial None Pub.Prtc. L. Bittensen BFI, Update on MRF Phase I R. Daniels Mine Recla- mation Corp Update Phase II Eagle Mntn Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers and Mr. Bittensen regarding the pros and cons of landfills. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding landfills. Mr. Steve Molino addressed Council regarding parking problems for some residents on Sixth Street, between Pasadena and Cerritos. He stated that there is a need for residents to be able to park in front of their homes and suggested that the restricted parking signs now in place, be removed, changed back to what they orginally were or that parking permits be assigned to the residents. Mr. Juan Vasquez, Associate Minister of the New Harvest Christian Fellowship, addressed Council stating that on February 26, 1992, the Planning Commission approved a variance for reduced parking at 904 West Tenth Street, the proposed site for their fellowship. He stated that they were given an outline of steps to follow before occupying the building. The steps are as follows: (1) An occupancy permit must be approved before they could occupy the building, (2) File for the occupancy permit and begin making improvements to the building while waiting for Council to rule on any appeal of the variance, (3) Complete improvements shown on revised floor plan before they could occupy the building, (4) They cannot occupy the building until the Council has ruled on any appeals. He continued to state that as of today, no appeals had been filed. He further stated that he has provided proof to the Planning Commission that they are within the codes required and thus was granted the variance. He advised that at the last Council meeting it was revealed they could be granted immediate occupancy with conditions. He then requested that they be granted immediate occupany. Discussion R. Legault comments S. Molino Pkg on 6th St. J. Vasquez request for conditional occupancy permit City Attorney advised that a conditionally granted occupancy City Atty permit means that the applicant could be granted immediate advise occupancy, but that the appeal process would still be in effect and that if an appeal is filed, the conditions will be enforced and they will have to vacate the premises. Mr. Richard Wells addressed Council expressing his opposition to the variance for the New Harvest Christian Fellowship. He suggested that the building they are currently using be brought up to code and that a temporary site be considered by renting a building from the School District or City. He also suggested that as a permanent site the recently vacated J.C. Penny's, Krems Site or vacated Price Club property be considered, which are already conforming and not near a residential area. Mr. Steven Giglio, President of the Sierra Vista Homeowners Association and the homeowners of the Azusa Vistamont, addressed Council stating that he is going to appeal the variance that was approved by the Planning Commission and that he is opposed to anymore waivers of the law with regard to the request of Mr. Vasquez and that procedure of the appeal process should be followed. He stated that other tenants of the proposed site have not given their permission for use of their parking. Further that the landlord has not received permission to sub -divide his property. Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council stating that there have been many misconceptions with regard to the New Harvest Christian Fellowship site. She stated that it will not be a half -way house for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, there will not be parking problems or increase in vehicle/foot 'traffic in the area. Further, that activities will be held on Sunday mornings and evenings. She requested that Council consider these facts when making their decision. 03/02/92 PAGE TWO R. Wells comments S. Giglio comments Y. Trejo comments Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion in R. Legault favor of the New Harvest Christian Fellowship. He asked if comments the representative of the Sierra Vista Homeowners Association and Azusa Vistamont homeowners has approval to represent each individual person in the complexes. By his personal survey, he stated that there are now only a few vehicles that park in the area of Tenth Street and Vernon Avenue. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his concerns A. Morales regarding the accuracy of measurements from the site at 904 comments West Tenth Street to the condominiums. He suggested that the distance is further than the three hundred feet requirement. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Vasquez Discussion regarding the parking variance, conditions of occupancy, the appeal process, number of members of the congregation, and verification of owner permission and joint parking agreement with other tenants. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to Motion to approve a conditional occupancy permit to allow the New allow con - Harvest Christian Fellowship to be granted immediate dition Occ occupancy of the building at 904 West Tenth Street. Motion Permit failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE It was consensus of Council to recess for five minutes. TIME OF RECESS: 8:50 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 8:57 P.M. Reconvened Mr. Marco Cerezo addressed Council requesting that parking M. Cerezo restricted signs that were placed in front of his residence Pkg on 6th be removed or that the residents be issued parking permits. St. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman received & Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that this filed item be received and filed. Mr. Roger Dixon addressed Council with his concerns R. Dixon regarding the landfill, parking issues, public comments participation, town hall meetings, and the parking restrictions on Sixth Street suggesting the signs be put back the way they were originally. Discussion was held regarding consideration of reinstating Discussion Town Hall Meetings. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council with his concerns R. Legault regarding the condition of Sixth Street from Pasadena to comments Azusa Avenue. He stated that a construction project is in progress and cited various hazardous conditions he found in the area. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his concerns A. Morales with the conditions of Sixth Street from Pasadena to Azusa comments Avenue, further making suggestions in resolving the problem. After discussion, staff was directed to look into the matter Discussion and alleviate it as soon as possible. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by appvd, G-10 & Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call vote, G-13, Spec with the exception of items G-10 and G-13, which were Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 03/02/92 PAGE THREE r 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February Min appvd 18, 1992, were approved as written. 2. The Community Services Department will be hosting a Mother's Mother's Day Craft Fair in May. In a effort to Day Craft stimulate a good number of vendors and to encourage the Fair, one true novice arts and crafts, the one day business day license license fee of $15.00, was waived. waived 3. The request of an employee of the Electric Division, to Vacation be allowed to cash in 80 hours of vacation time, due to cash -in unexpected expenses, was approved. appvd 4. At the December 16, 1991 meeting, approval was given to MOU Pomona allow staff to negotiate an agreement with Pomona Valley Trans Valley Transportation Authority with regard to the San Authority Gabriel Valley Paratransit Network Demonstration Project. The Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Pomona Valley Transportation Authority was approved and its execution was authorized. 5. Specifications for the testing, inspection and service Specs test - for breakers and relays of Azusa's north 12KV ing, inspect substation, (LD92-2), were approved and the City Clerk Substation was directed to advertize for bids. 6. Request to execute an extension of Service Agreement Extend Ser - No. 1192 with S.D. Myers, Inc., for removal of P.C.B. - vice Agmt contaminated equipment for a period of one year was S.D. Myers approved. 7. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE C. Lee Step 3 02/27/92 B. Donnelson Step 4 02/26/92 D. Lemoine Step 2 03/03/92 T. Lewis Step 5 02/28/92 W APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION None PROMOTIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None TERMINATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION None Pers Items Step inc./ perm status Appointments Promotions Terminations 8. Plans and specifications were approved for the Plans & Specs Zacatecas Park picnic shelter. All former bids were Zacatecas rejected and the City Clerk was directed to re- Picnic advertise for bids as well as return the unsuccessful shelter bidders' guarantees. 9. Approval was given for the preparation and presentation Plaque to of a plaque to Richard Montes in recognition of his R. Montes achievements and his participation in the Azusa Sister City Committee celebration of its twenty-fifth anniversary. 03/02/92 PAGE FOUR 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 11. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on Slauson Pk February 18, 1992, for the concrete wall at Slauson wall/ Park. Six bids were received. The contract was Bartholomy & awarded to Bartholomy and Sons Masonry, low bidder, in Sons Masonry the amount of $32,909. 12. The City Treasurer's report showing a balance of Treasurer's $21,963,969.99, as of January 31, 1992, was received Report and filed. t13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 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-C30 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilman Stemrich and Ron Legault posed a question regarding the demolition of the old dog pound building at Zacatecas Park. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded stating that the demolition will be performed by an outside contractor in the amount, not to exceed $3,1000, for the removal of the building, asphalt and asbestos at Zacatecas Park. He further stated that the contractor has all the necessary equipment for the removal of the block and concrete and that the utilities will be disconnected. Spec Call Demo old Dog pound questions L. Pedroza response 'Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue suggesting that the A. Morales demolition be accomplished by donations from the community. comments Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Demolition and unanimously carried by roll call that authorization be appvd given for the demolition of the dog pound at Zacatecas Park. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding the rules of order for City Council meetings resolution. He voiced his concerns with the reduced time limit being placed on the Public Participation portion of the agenda for each speaker from five minutes to three minutes and requested that the time remain at five minutes. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding the rules of order for City Council meeting resolution also and requested that more time be allowed to speak in public participation on meeting nights when time is remaining on that portion of the agenda. He further requested that the Council consider time for rebuttals. R. Legault rules of order reso A. Morales comments Councilman Stemrich advised that if Mr. Morales would accept Stemrich the three minute limit for public participation speakers, comments he would be willing to meet with Mr. Morales at 7:00 A.M. at City Hall to discuss items of concern. 'Councilman Alexander addressed the issue voicing his Alexander frustration of the constant change in rules of order with comments more restrictions being added. He also stated his opposition to the three minute limit for speakers on the public participation portion of the agenda. Councilman Naranjo addressed the issue stating that sticking Naranjo to the issue at hand seems to be a problem at the podium as comments well as the yielding of time to one another. Further, that he doesn't feel Council meetings as as effective at one or two in the morning. 03/02/92 PAGE FIVE Mayor Moses addressed the issue stating that in efforts to Moses promote unity among the Councilmembers, he would agree with comments the majority of the Council. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. 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: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 9:35 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:55 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 AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: Res. 92-C29 Rules of Order for Council Mtgs Cncl recess CRA cont. Reconvened No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 92-C31 CALIFORNIA, DENYING AN APPEAL OF A DECLARATION OF PUBLIC denying appl NUISANCE AND ORDER TO ABATE REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 206 S. Ange- 206 SOUTH ANGELENO AVENUE. leno Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses 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 Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION zone ch..nge OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1375 SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD FROM R- 1375 San 1(b) TO C-2. Gabriel Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Waive rdg Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive introduce further reading and introduce the Ordinance. ' SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Lawrance Cont Pub Hrg Bottala/Foothill Investment Group on a request to allow Bottala/ higher density residential development in order to legalize Foothill two additional apartment units with reduced garages and open Investment space on the property located at 625 North Cerritos Avenue. Group GPA -91-3, V-91-9 and P-91-177. The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg re -open 03/02/92 Y PAGE SIX Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Hrg Cont and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Hearing to March 16, 1992. CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Mr. Mike Sief, for property located at 555 E. Eighth Street, Azusa. The City Clerk announced that he received correspondence from the applicant who wished to withdraw his appeal. 'Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be prepared the Azusa -Glendora Chapter #4438, A.A.R.P., in honor of "National Women's History Month", which will be presented at their general meeting of March 25, 1992, at the Azusa Senior Center. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Pub Nuis appl, M. Sief withdrawn Proclamation National Women's Hist Month Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Certificate unanimously carried by roll call that a Certificate of Honor of Honor be presented to Officer Mark Walters for receiving the M. Walters Inland Valley Police K-9 Associations' outstanding Narcotics K-9 Team Award. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Study 9/80 unanimously carried by roll call that a study of the 9/80 work plan work plan be performed by staff. Discussion was held regarding the inclusion of the Edgewood Discussion Shopping Center in the Redevelopment Project Area in an Edgwood Cntr effort to upgrade the property. CRA area Redevelopment Director Steel requested that he be allowed to Steel 'work with the owner of the property to improve the facade, comments tenancy and other areas of concern on the property. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and 60 days to carried by roll call to grant Redevelopment Director Steel work w/ sixty days to work with the owner of the property and that owner of if there are no improvements after that time, staff is to Edgewood automatically initiate proceedings to include the Edgewood Cntr Shopping Center in the Redevelopment Project Area. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Proclamation unanimously carried by roll call to prepare a proclamation E1 Monte for E1 Monte Mayor Don Mc Millen in honor of his retirement Mayor and further that Mayor Moses and Mayor Pro -tem Stemrich D. Mc Millen attend the celebration and make the presentation. Agenda item regarding update on Cruz' property was withdrawn Cruz' prop by Councilman Stemrich. withdrawn Agenda item regarding explanation of City's financial Gen fund/ position: General Fund Deficit vs Light Fund Reserves, was Light res continued to the next Council meeting. cont Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Create Alexander and carried by roll call to direct staff to Architec- prepare an ordinance creating an Architectural Commission tural Comm with guidelines to include specific criteria for commission members as follows: two builders, two masonry persons and one lay citizen. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Proclamation unanimously carried by roll call to prepare a proclamation C. Mosqueda in honor of the 100th birthday of Mr. Carmen Mosqueda, further waiving fees for a celebration at the Woman's Club on July 18, 1992. 03/02/92 PAGE SEVEN Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting that the family A. Morales of Mr. Mosqueda be consulted for their input when preparing comments the proclamation. Councilman Naranjo addressed the issue of the Balboa Naranjo Apartments citing an incident that had taken place there Balboa regarding a robbery and other illegal activities at the Apartments apartments. He stated that his concerns are regarding the take place if he does not comply. He advised the owner to management, conditions and lack of maintenance at the apartments. He requested consideration of possibly preparing an ordinance to place a Conditional Use Permit on that property in order to correct the problems. Chief of Police Nelson responded stating that he contacted B. Nelson the owner of the Balboa apartments, Mr. Jett Mora, and also response sent correspondence as a follow up advising him of his responsibilities at the apartments, the immediate attention that is needed and the Police and City actions that will take place if he does not comply. He advised the owner to remove gang members from residing at the apartments, to hire licensed security guards to protect the other residents of the apartments and further to bring the apartments up to code standards. Discussion was held among Council regarding the possibility Discussion of providing health care for Senior Citizens. Mr. Bob Senior Cit Metcalf advised of some programs that are available to health care Senior Citizens. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Feasibility carried by roll call that staff conduct a feasibility study Study of providing health insurance to Senior Citizens. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened 'AGENCY AT 10:38 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #92-C32 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MARCH 2, 1992. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Councilman/Director Dangleis 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: 10:39 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:10 P.M. Discussion was held regarding the Centennial Plaza -Site and Discussion the amount of money that has been invested in the property Centennial up to this date. It was further noted that the Agency Board Plaza Site unanimously gave direction on any actions that were taken involving the Centennial Plaza Site. Moved by Councilman/Director Councilman/Director Dangleis adjourn. Stemrich, seconded by and unanimously carried to 03/02/92 PAGE EIGHT Adjourn TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:18 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C33 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-012 03/02/92 PAGE NINE