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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 4, 1992 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 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. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Johnson of the Invocation Village Convenant Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Wadden, City Administrator Garcia, Director of Finance Craig, Police Chief Nelson, Community Development Director Bruckner, Community Services Director Guarrera, Utilities Director Hsu, Assistant City Librarian Maghsoudi, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. Ceremonial Councilman Alexander presented a proclamation to Battalion Proc "Fire Chief Bob New of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Service Day" honoring "Fire Service Day", on May 9, 1992, who then invited the Council and audience to visit the fire station. Councilwoman Madrid presented a proclamation to President of Proc Chamber the Chamber of Commerce, Tom Davis, honoring Chamber of of Commerce Commerce Week, May 4 through May 8, 1992. Week Councilman Dangleis presented a proclamation to Mr. Alex Proc A. Rubio, honoring him on his retirement from many years of Rubio service with the State of California. retirement Mrs. Carol Montano, Director of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District representing Azusa addressed Council and audience commending them for their successful water conservation efforts by reduction of water use during the drought by 14%. She invited all in attendance to visit the Light and Water Department in celebration of Water Awareness Week and to view some of the water conservation plans. She also invited all in attendance to join her on Saturday, May 9th, to help in the San Gabriel River Cleanup. Lastly, she presented Mayor Moses with a Certificate recognizing water and conservation management by the City of Azusa and all its residents. The entire Council presented a plaque to Mr. Bob Metcalf, in honor of being selected volunteer of the year for 1991- 1992. Plaque to City for Wtr Conser- vation Plaque to B. Metcalf Vol of the Year The Mayor recognized Mr. Randy Alva, a Fireman who helped Recognition fight fires during the weekend in the City of Los Angeles. R. Alva Mr. Alva shared some of his experiences and, the terrible Fireman scenes he had witnessed while fighting fires in the Los Angeles riots. He in turn thanked the City of Azusa and all its residents for its fine behavior during these unsettling times. Chief of Police Nelson addressed the audience and community Appreciation 'thanking them for their exhibition of pride and ability to to City frm maintain calm during the past weekend. He reported that COP there were absolutely no incidents of violence or destruction in the City. He further thanked his officers for their excellent job performance during this time. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his concerns A. Morales regarding Council policy of submitting cards before the comments Council meeting begins. He stated that a change be cncl policy considered to read that "cards be submitted to the City Clerk before the agenda item is presented", instead of "before the beginning of the Council meeting". Mr. David Santellan addressed Council and presented a D. Santellan petition signed by over fifty residents requesting that presented pet immediate measures be taken to prevent local gang warfare tion prevent problem from escalating to unmanageable proportions. gang warfare Chief of Police Nelson responded stating that there is a misconception that the Police Department is obligated to control societal behavior and that it is not. He requested that the community join together in an effort to help solve the problems in the community. He explained that the Police Department cannot remove people from areas in the City just because they do not reside there, further explaining what acceptable behavior by local gang members and the community is. He went on to apprise Council and audience of the positive programs the Police Department has been conducting throughout the City. He then reminded Council and audience that ridding the City of gang problems is the responsibility of the community as well as the behavior of local youths involved in gangs. He strongly recommended that parents take control of their youths and addressed the social and ethical morals of society at this time. Mr. David E. McCrea addressed Council regarding traffic problems on Azusa/San Gabriel Canyon Road. He stated that the problems that exist are the use of the road as an access to the canyon area instead of using Highway 39 and that speeding occurs often, there is a lack of traffic control, police presence and that several animals have been killed as a result. His main concern was for the safety of the children as well as residents in the area. He presented a list of proposed solutions to the problems. City Administrator Garcia advised that his office will study the situation and provide a report back to Council. Mr. Dan Naranjo addressed Council stressing the need for a recreational facility for the youth in the community. He stated that all children need to be included when deciding the type of activities planned for youth, including handicapped as well as non -sports oriented youth. He again urged the Council realize the need for this facility for the youth of Azusa. 05/04/92 PAGE TWO Response COP D. McCrea traffic problems Azusa/San Gabriel Cyn Response City Admin D. Naranjo Youth Cntr Ms. Rosie Mercado, representative of the Independent Living R. Mercado program, addressed Council and introduced the program, which Independent is for foster children about to reach the age of. eighteen Living Prgm and to prepare them for independent living. She requested assistance from Council and the community by expressing the need for job opportunities, housing, volunteers, guest speakers and donations of food for the facility. She further stated that the program is new to the San .Gabriel Valley but that there is a need for it. 'Mr. Art Morales addressed Council advising of his personal A. Morales experiences with local gangs and also expressing his concerns appreciation to David Santellan and others who have w/gangs been concerned with the gang problems in the area. He stated that there is a need for unity in the community in attempts to alleviate the problem. Further, stating that the Chief of Police should have expressed a more positive attitude when addressing the problem. Lastly, he offered some suggestions to help rid the City of these problems. Councilman Naranjo responded stating that the Police Naranjo Department is doing an outstanding job'in trying to curb response gang activity and that they are doing the best they can on a limited budget. He called for community involvement, not only by reporting crimes, but by following through the whole process. Further, that criticism and controversy will not help the problem. Chief of Police Nelson responded stating that he has Response approached the problems with gangs in a positive manner and COP feels that community meetings have not been successful new youth center and current recreational because residents have not wanted to get involved. Further, recreational that there is a real need for community involvement. City currently provides. She stated that Pastor Larry Payne of the Azusa Tabernacle Church, addressed L. Payne :'ouncil and community inviting all to participate in a Prayer for Prayer for Peace rally to be held May 7, 1992, from 7:00 Peace/aid p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the church. He urged the commnity to to L.A. Riot join him and also bring a can of food to send to South victims Central Los Angeles to aid its community during the aftermath of last week's riots. He requested possible use of City buses to transport people from our community to the affected areas in Los Angeles to help with the cleanup of its community. City Administrator Garcia responded stating that he would be City Admins more than willing to explore alternative transportation for response the residents to travel to Los Angeles, but, recommended that the City buses not be considered, due to the constant need and use by the residents and senior citizens of Azusa. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed Council expressing his J. McJunkin appreciation to former Mayor Pro -tem Harry Stemrich for his re: Cncl positive contributions to the City while he was in office. member He mentioned the ceasing of melathion spraying, building of Stemrich apartments and sluicing project at the dam. Ir. Stanley Thornton addressed Council regarding business S. Thornton icense fees for his baseball card show business and Business >roblems that he has been experiencing. City Administrator License Garcia responded stating that he would meet with Mr. Thornton to address the problems. Ms. Francie Wrobbel addressed Council regarding the subject F. Wrobbel of a new youth center and current recreational activities recreational the City currently provides. She stated that there is a activities need for other youth programs besides baseball and also a for youth need to reach all ages of youth when creating the programs. 05/04/92 PAGE THREE Community Services Director Guarrera responded stating that there are several planned activities other than baseball in the Recreation Department of the City. He noted that summer activities planned are key boarding, arts and crafts, dance, tennis, gymnastics, grooming are just to name a few. He addressed the prior teen center stating that the only reason that it was not successfuly was because of lack of interest but not lack of funding. He advised that the ballot measure regarding the recreational facility at Slauson Park, voted upon by the residents of Azusa, was in fact, an advisory measure only and that specific costs and planning have not been estimated. He further advised that even if the measure would have been to build a facility as soon as possible, that would take up to two years at the least. J. Guarrera Response City Administrator Garcia also responded reiterating that City Admin the measure for a recreational facility was an advisory response measure only and that no funding mechinisim has been established at this time but that a cost feasibility study is being conducted and that it is in the preliminary stages at this time. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding comments made in the Azusa Herald opinion section regarding the City. He then read an article from the Tribune relating to the Journalist Creed. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that agenda item M-1, be brought forward for handling at this time. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Sierra Village Homeowners Association of Variance V-92-2 and Precise Plan of Design P-92-8 for the property located at 904 W. Tenth Street. Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Community Development Director addressed the Hearing stating that issue is a request to operate a church with reduced parking on property located at 904 W. Tenth Street, which is located in an industrial park. He stated that there were twenty seven parking spaces allocated to the building and sixty seven for the site. The Planning Commission approved the variance taking into consideration that the church would not be operating at the same time the businesses at the site would be open. The Planning Commission approved the variance with conditions that the assembly area would be reduced therefore reducing the required spaces required for the building and that they would review the issue in six months to see if there were any negative impacts. Mr. Cris Klingerman, attorney for Sierra Village Homeowners Association, the appellant, addressed the Hearing stating that the only opposition was to the variance and parking issue but that he was in favor of the church in the community at an appropriate location in the City. He further stated that he possessed correspondence from the property owner revealing that the building had been leased to a construction company. �r. Juan Vasquez of the New Harvest Christian Fellowship ddressed the Hearing stating that the building had in fact been leased to someone else. He stated that the property owner had set a deadline in order for the Church to comply with all the permits that were required by the City which, he stated most were complied with but that through loopholes they did not meet that deadline. He expressed anger and hurt regarding the treatment his congregation had been through and claimed racial discrimination. Lastly, he advised that the answer to gang and drug problems can be solved through the church. 05/04/92 PAGE FOUR R. Legault comments Item M-1 brt fwrd Cont Pub Hrg Sierra Villag Homeowners Association Hrg re -open Comm Dev Dir testimony C. Klingerman Attorney testimony J. Vasquez New Harvest Christian Fellowship withdrew need for variance Councilman Naranjo responded stating that the Drug and Gang Naranjo Task Force has been attempting to work with the community comments and that the claim of racial discrimination was an insult and an attempt to divide the community. Councilman Alexander responded stating that maybe the laws, Alexander procedures and causes for the delays that occurred with this comments issue should be reviewed in a effort to avoid a repeat of what has occurred with this situation. Mayor Moses complimented the Church for its efforts and Moses appealed to the community to help locate another building comments for the New Harvest Christian Fellowship. Mr. Cris Klingerman, attorney for the Sierra Village Homeowners Association responded stating that its members, who are an intergrated group, welcome the Church into the community and that he will inquire whether the members will assist in an attempt to locate an appropriate building with adequate parking for the Church. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. It was consensus of Council to recess for five minutes. TIME OF RECESS: 9:20 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT: 9:29 P.M. C. Klingerman comments Hrg clsd Recess Reconvened The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call Alexander vote. Councilman Alexander abstained on item G-5. abstained G-5 1. The Minutes of the regular adjourned meetings of Min appvd April 21, 1992, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 92-C49 DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT Cc Sani Dist GOVERNING BOARD OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22. K. Ball 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 92-050 APPOINTING A CITY OF AZUSA MEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO THE RTD Dist CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NAME/CLASSIFICATION RAPID TRANSIT DISTRICT. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 92-051 DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF LCC DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES. 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 92-052 AMENDING RESOLUTION 8960 REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF ICRMA SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. 6. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items None 05/04/92 PAGE FIVE Step inc./ perm status Appointments EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS ' NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE K. Ball PermStat/2 05/02/92 C. Davis Step 4 05/07/92 NEW APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None 05/04/92 PAGE FIVE Step inc./ perm status Appointments PROMOTIONS Promotions None Terminations 05/04/92 PAGE SIX NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE N. Dechant, Street Maintenance Wkr III 04/30/92 7. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Wrk stations Municipal Code for the purchase of additional work Michael Pow - stations at Memorial Park that will complement work ers & Assoc stations now in place. The purchase was awarded to Michael Powers & Associates, low quote, in the amount of $9,280.87. 8. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Bid Open April 20, 1992, for the water chlorination equipment Chlorination package. One bid was received, which was over the Equip. Sole estimated cost of equipment. Due to the lack of bid rejected competitive bidding, the sole bid was rejected and staff was directed to seek alternative equipment source. 9. Amendment No. 1 to the Southern California Joint Pole Joint Pole Agreement was approved. This Amendment makes minor Agmt, Amend changes to the voting procedures of the Administrative #1 Board of the Joint Pole Agreement and allows revision of the status of members from time to time. 10. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Bid Open April 28, 1992, for the purchase of one 1991 1800- Water truck gallon Water Truck. Two bids were received. The Klein Pro - ' purchase was awarded to Klein Products, Inc., low ducts bidder, in the amount of $44,930.00 and its execution was authorized. 11. Request from San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for a Proc Be Kind proclamation in honor of "Be Kind to Animals Week", May to Animals 3-9, 1992, was approved. 12. The City, along with eight other electric utilities in Cost Sharing Southern California is seeking technical and legal Agmt analysis to evaluate the potential purchase of 47 Appvd Megawatts of interest owned by Century Power Corp., in San Juan Unit No. 3 located in northwest New Mexico. A Cost Sharing Agreement was approved with appropriations of $28,000 for the project and its execution was authorized. 13. Funds are available under the Federal Transit Federal Tran - Administration Section 16 (b) (2) program for capital sit Adminis- equipment to provide transportation services that meet tration the special needs of elderly persons and persons with Grant disabilities. Grants are made for 80% of the total equipment cost. The deadline for submitting applications is June 1, 1992. Application for the grant and authorization to advertise for the grant was approved and staff was directed to file the necessary application documents in a timely manner. 14. Request from West Covina Employment Department for Proc Hire Proclamation for "Hire a Veteran Week", May 3-9, 1992, a Veteran was approved. Week 15. City Treasurer's Report showing a balance of Treasurer's $23,017,534.00, as of March 31, 1992, was received and Report filed. 05/04/92 PAGE SIX 16. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Municipal Code for the purchase of ammunition for the ammunition Police Department Glock .40 caliber handguns. The Olin Corp. purchase was approved from Olin Corporation, low bidder for the State of California. 17. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AT 9:31 P.M. The Agency proposes to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of funding various redevelopment projects in upcoming years. The bonds will be secured solely by a pledge of tax increments available to the Agency. Though the resolution authorizes up to $7,000,000, staff expects the actual issue to approximate $5.5-$6.0 million. Director Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF 'AZUSA AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000 GGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MERGED PROJECT AREA TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 1992 SERIES A, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF INDENTURE OF TRUST RELATING THERETO, AUTHORIZING SALE OF SUCH BONDS, APPROVING OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO. Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ISSUANCE BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OF NOT TO EXCEED $7,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MERGED PROJECT AREA TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 1992, SERIES A. loved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman llexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 05/04/92 PAGE SEVEN Res. 92-053 warrants Spec Call Cncl/Cra Purchase of Bonds Res 92-R25 Auth Issu- ance & appvg execution of related documents Res 92-054 Appvg Issu- ance Bonds A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Res 92-P1 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED Auth Purchase $7,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 1992 Appvg Dist - SERIES A, UPON CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS, APPROVING ribution re - DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICIAL STATEMENT RELATING THERETO AND lated Docu- PROVIDING OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO. ments Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Authority: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED, THE AZUSA PIIBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADJOURNED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 9:32 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:35 P.M Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED._ THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PIIBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord 92-014 :REPEALING CHAPTER 19.62 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND Code Amend ADDING CHAPTER 19.19 THERETO TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL #183 MOBILEHOME PARK (RMP) ZONE (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 183). Creation of a Residential Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Mobilehome and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further Park Zone reading. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander to adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord 92-015 AMENDING TITLE 5, SECTION 5.08.130 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL Bus Lic CODE RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FEES FOR HOME OCCUPATIONS. Home Occupa- tions oved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman lexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance gassed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: 05/04/92 PAGE EIGHT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1991 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1991 EDITION, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1990 EDITION, UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1991 EDITION, AND UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1991 EDITION, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE -PART 8 OF TITLE 24, APPENDICES, MODIFICATION, AND CURRENT CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS OF SUCH CODES. Moved by Councilman unanimously carried and introduce the hearing for June 1, SCHEDULED ITEMS Dangleis, by roll call Ordinance; 1992. seconded by Mayor Moses and to waive further reading further setting a public CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Peter Fertig and John Gordon, for the property declared a public nuisance at 800 South Azusa Avenue. City Clerk advised that he has received correspondence from the appellant, Mr. Peter Fertig, requesting a thirty day continuance. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the issue for thirty days. CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL of Roger C. & Virginia Dixon for the property declared a public nuisance at 596 E. 6th Street, Azusa. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the property was inspected as a result of neighbor complaints, and subsequently declared a public nuisance due to the following violations: unpermitted construction of a patio cover and garage, unpermitted conversion of a garage to a second dwelling unit, large accumulations of used materials including: refrigerators, engines, lumber, and numerous other items in connection with the owner's business of selling second hand merchandise at swap meets and yard sales, unlawful storage of disabled vehicles in other than an enclosed garage and unlawful storage of refuse containers in public view. He then presented photographs of the property to Council and noted that an aerial photograph had been taken in 1985, which showed that the additions were not present at that time. He recommended that the appeal be denied and the order to abate be upheld. Further, that the administrative process was held properly and the allegations made by the appellant were not correct. Mr. Roger Dixon, the appellant, addressed Council stating that video and audio tapes from a previous meeting and the initial hearing can be used as evidence on his behalf. He started his presentation by personal attacks on the Hearing Officer and the Community Improvement Official by stating that they were incompetent and unqualified for their positions and later included the rest of the staff that he had come in contact with. He spoke of the conversions on his property and attempted to explain the reasons that the equipment and other items exist on the property. He requested a reasonable time to present and challenge the issues regarding the public nuisance and requested a new hearing altogether due to the above mentioned reasons. Other comments included his contacts with the gas, light and water departments regarding separate units and the time frame of the conversion on the property. 05/04/92 PAGE NINE 1st Rdg Ord Adoption of Building Code Updates Set Pub Hrg 6/1/92 Sched. Items Cont Pub Nuis Appeal Fertig request for continuance Continued 30 days Cont Pub Nuis Appeal Dixon Comm Dev Dir comments R. Dixon appellant comments Community Development Director Bruckner responded to the issues and personal attacks on City personnel as well as the conversion matter. He stated that the request for a new hearing was being accomplished by this hearing being held before the Council and that the facts presented by staff are adequate evidence that the conditions on the property do constitute a public nuisance and again recommended that the appeal be denied and the order to abate be upheld. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the unpermitted conversion of the second dwelling on the property and the current laws in the existing Azusa Municipal Code. Mr. Dixon again addressed Council regarding the permits expressing his opinion regarding the properties that were built before 1933 and again requested a new pubic nuisance hearing. Further discussion as well as questions and answers was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Dixon. Comm Dev Dir Response Discussion R. Dixon Response Further discussion Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Appeal Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that the denied appeal be denied, the order to abate be upheld; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and that owner be charged for Attorney's cost. Mr. Claude Aguirre addressed Council regarding his property C. Aguirre which was the subject of a prior hearing regarding the request for legalization of a second dwelling unit. The City Council extension of previously approved the legalization contingent upon the time to structure complying with all code requirements. He stated complete that some of the work has been complied with but that the requirements following still must be accomplished: (a) a building permit must be obtained and the roof covering replaced as per Building Department requirements, (b) The ceiling height of the bedroom must be raised to 716" or the bedroom be converted to a closet, (c) The existing foundation must be made structurally sound by incorporating a 121x12' continuous footing, (d) adequate natural light and ventilation shall be provided for the entire dwelling. He requested a six month extention of time to complete the requirements. After discussion between Council, staff and Mr. Aguirre, it Sixth month was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis extension and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the six appvd month time extension with the specific direction that occupancy of the structure shall not be granted until all code requirements have been met. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Proc to Mr. unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be & Mrs. Ray prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pedroza in celebration of Pedroza 50th their 50th wedding anniversary. Anniversary Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Ltr of recog- unaimously carried by roll call that a letter of recognition nition J. be prepared for Ms. Jeanne Walton for all her dedicated work Walton scout - in scouting. ing Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Council/ carried by roll to approve Committee/ Council/liaison/Committee/Commission Assignments as Commission presented by Mayor Moses. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. Assignments Mayor Moses apprised Council of a flea, tick and mosquito Problems w/ problem in the northern area of Azusa. This item was fleas, ticks referred to staff for handling. & mosquitos 05/04/92 PAGE TEN Moved by Councilman Alexander to send a representative to Rep to Hrg the Waterboard Hearing regarding blocking of landfills over blocking drinking water reservoirs and to show support for Landfills legislation. Motion died for the lack of a second. (died) Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Proc to Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to prepare a Billotti proclamation for Bill Billotti for his assistance in the Sixth Street Marketplace building downtown. J Discussion was held regarding review of Conditional Use Permits of Rock Companies, due to recent findings from the Air Quality Management District. It was noted that the violations were not against Azusa Rock Company and also that the City receives monthly status reports regarding Azusa Rock's activities, further, that the Conditional Use Permit for Azusa Rock is reviewed every year. Further discussion was held regarding the access to nature trails in the canyon. It was consensus of Council to have staff contact the U.S. Forestry Service for a status report regarding the trails. Discussion CUP's for Rock Quarry & access to trails Councilman Alexander addressed Council and audience stating Alexander that he recently found that B.F.I. wishes to conduct an opposition Environmental Impact Report on the Azusa Landfill. He to Landfill stated his opposition to this action as well as the re- expansion opening or expansion of the Landfill. Mr. Ron Legault concurred with Councilman Alexander. Discussion, was held regarding the City and Democratic Club Discussion jointly sponsoring a candidates forum for the Democratic Candidates Candidates for Congress. It was established that this would Forum/ include cable coverage and that the City would donate the Congress use of the Civic Auditorium for the forum. Mr. Al Turchek, a member of the Executive Board of the A. Turchek Democratic Club, addressed the issue stating that there is a comment need for the citizens of Azusa to have the opportunity to be informed on the candidates views. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council reiterating the fact that R. Legault the citizens of Azusa need the opportunity to be informed on comments the candidates views. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Joint City/ carried by roll call that'the City and the Democratic Club Democratic jointly hold a candidates' forum for Democratic Candidates Club Candi- for Congress and that the forum would be viewed live on dates Forum cable with a maximum of two hour air time and no additional ' Congress runs of the forum. Councilmen Dangleis and Naranjo Candidates dissenting. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Proc to and unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be Family of prepared for the family of Abelino Rubio. A. Rubio Discussion was held regarding the formation of a Youth Discussion Commission. It was noted that approval has been given for Youth the Commission but that guidelines, goal and objectives need Commission to be provided. It was consensus of Council to set a date [or further discussion regarding the Youth Commission. HE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 11:05 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #92-055 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MAY 4, 1992. 05/04/92 PAGE ELEVEN Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Councilman/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: 1 Recess Reconvened Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Dangleis and carried to adjourn. Councilman Alexander absent. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:44 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-056 NEXT NO. 92-016 05/04/92 PAGE TWELVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:06 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 11:41 P.M. 1 Recess Reconvened Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Dangleis and carried to adjourn. Councilman Alexander absent. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:44 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-056 NEXT NO. 92-016 05/04/92 PAGE TWELVE