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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 1, 1992 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 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 Finance Director Geoff Craig of the City of Azusa. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Alexander exc unanimously carried by roll call that Councilman Alexander frm mtg be excused from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Wadden, City Administrator Garcia, Director of Finance Craig, Police Chief Nelson, Community Development Director Bruckner, Community Services Director Guarrera, Water Superintendent Bowcock, Acting City Librarian Maghsoudi, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Community Improvement Officer Bragg, Director of Redevelopment Steel, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding the San Gabriel Valley Tribune editors. Ms. Anna Cortez, a representative of the Democratic Club, addressed Council and audience inviting them to participate in a fundraiser which is a turn around to Las Vegas on Saturday, June 20, 1992. The pick up location will be at the old Price Club parking lot at 7:00 a.m., and the price is $15.00 per person and $12.00 for senior citizens. Mr. Dan Naranjo addressed Council regarding the confusion surrounding the recently passed ballot measure for the 'proposed recreational facility in the City. He stated that most of the community assumed the vote in favor of the facility meant that it would be built, further, stressing that there is a need for a new youth facility in the City. City Administrator responded reminding Mr. Naranjo that the measure for the youth facility was an advisory measure only. He stated that at this time there is no revenue earmarked for a new recreational facility but that the Council has recently approved the creation of a study committee which will consider costs, site location, time frame and citizen input regarding the proposed facility. Also Present Ceremonial Pub Part R. Legault comments A. Cortez comments D. Naranjo Cty Admin response Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Appt Madrid unanimously* carried by roll call that Councilmembers Madrid & Naranjo and Naranjo be appointed to the study committee study commit - for the creation of a youth facility. tee Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his concerns A. Morales regarding the proposed recreational facility stating that comments there is a real need for it in the City. He further requested an update on the status of the Edison refund. Finance Director Craig responded stating that the original Craig 'refund amount was 6.9 million dollars but that approximately response one million dollars will be rebated to Edison according to the terms of a court settlement. Further that the status of the remaining refund has not been decided yet. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 9 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, Mayor Moses and unanimously* carried by roll call vote, with G-3, G-4 & the exception of items G-3, G-4, and G7, which were G-7, Spec considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Call 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 18, 1992, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. The City's Agreement with Carl Warren & Company for Agmt w/Carl administration of the Liability Insurance program for Warren & Fiscal Year 1992-93, was approved. Company 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 5. Padilla Paving, the contractor for Sixth Street Notice of Improvements, Project No. 91-1, has completed Completion the project in accordance with the plans and Padilla specifications. The project was accepted as complete Paving and authorization was given to have the Notice of Completion executed and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 6. Boral Resources Inc., the contractor for Street Notice of Improvements Phase II, Project No. 91-5, has completed Completion the project in accordance with the plans and Boral Re - specifications. The project was accepted as complete sources and authorization was give to have the Notice of Completion executed and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 8. City Treasurer's Report showing a balance of Treasurer's $22,710,787.06, as of April 30, 1992, was received and Report filed. 9. 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-C60 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-3 congratulating all Congrats to City employees that were listed for step increases and Cty employees permanent status recommendations. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried to approve the following: 06/01/92 PAGE TWO 3. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS NAME STATUS Pers Items Step inc./ perm status A. Cawte Step 4 06/04/92 D. Neal PermStat 04/24/92 R. Morales Step 2 05/06/92 R. Schmidt Step 2 05/03/92 ' R. Alvarado Step 5 06/06/92 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION None TERMINATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE L. Palmer, Rcds Supv 05/14/92 Mr. Art Morales addressed item regarding "Alley A. Morales Reconstruction" project and questioned the location, time comments frame and source of funding for the project. 'City Engineer Abbaszadeh responded listing the locations of City Engr the alleys that are to be reconstructed and stated that the response project will be funded by CDBG funds and will take approximately six weeks to complete. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Alley Re - Madrid and unanimously* carried by roll call that the construction contract for "Alley Reconstruction" project be awarded to B appvd B J J Construction Company, low responsible bidder, in the Construction amount of $122,428.64, further authorizing its execution. Company Mr. Ron Legault addressed item regarding the San Gabriel R. Legault Valley Humane Society renewal agreement stating that there comments have been problems with the company and suggested that the City study other companies and their services. Chief of Police Nelson responded stating that this is an COP Nelson annual license renewal program only and that staff has response explored the possibility of contracting with Los Angeles County as well as Pomona Valley Humane, however, the cost factor and services are of no benefit to the City. He further stated that a San Gabriel Valley Humane Officer is on duty five days a week and can be contacted through the Police Department. 'Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Agmt w/San Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Gabriel agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for Valley license renewal services. Humane THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Cncl/Cra AGENCY AT 8:00 P.M. convene 06/01/92 PAGE THREE During March 1992, the Agency refunded the 1979 Mortgage 1979 Revenue Revenue Bond Issue and obtained $760,000 in cash, mortgages, Bond Issue and real estate. A key consideration in the refunding was refunding the possibility of a subsequent taxable refunding to secure additional funds. A taxable refunding of $10,000,000 tax- exempt issue may generate an additional $500,000 to the Agency given current interest rates. The following resolutions were adopted: Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 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: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C61 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $11,000,000 Appvg issu- AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE ance and CITY OF AZUSA TAXABLE COLLATERALIZED REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES sale of 1992• Appvg issa- refund bonds 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: TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res ' Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH REGARD TO RESIDENTIAL refuse coll REFUSE COLLECTION BILLING. billing Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 06/01/92 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Director Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 92-R31 AZUSA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF ITS NOT TO EXCEED Appvg issa- $11,000,000 TAXABLE COLLATERALIZED REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES ance and sale 1992; APPROVING INDENTURE, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT refunding AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT RELATING TO THE BONDS; APPROVING AN bonds oth ESCROW AGREEMENT; APPOINTING A TRUSTEE FOR THE BONDS; related RETAINING BOND COUNSEL; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER matters ACTIONS. Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES, NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONTINUED AT 8:06 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:14 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 PUBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res ' Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH REGARD TO RESIDENTIAL refuse coll REFUSE COLLECTION BILLING. billing Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 06/01/92 PAGE FOUR A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 92-C62 CALIFORNIA GRANTING AN APPEAL OF A DENIAL BY THE PLANNING Granting appl COMMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE NO. V-92-3 AND 916 E. Near - PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-92-17 REGARDING PROPERTY field LOCATED AT 916 EAST NEARFIELD STREET. 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, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES 'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 92-C63 CALIFORNIA DENYING AN APPEAL OF A DECLARATION OF PUBLIC Denying appl NUISANCE AND ORDER TO ABATE REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 596 E. Sixth 596 EAST SIXTH STREET. Street 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, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER 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 chnge 'OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 428-432 NORTH SAN GABRIEL AVENUE FROM 428-432 N. R-3-0 TO C-2. San Gabriel Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION zone chnge OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 777 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM M-2 777 E. Foot - TO SP -2. hill Blvd. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA lst rdg Ord AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO CHANGE Gen Plan THE LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 777 EAST Amend/777 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM PID TO SP AND PROPERTY LOCATED AT Foothill & 428-432 NORTH SAN GABRIEL AVENUE FROM H TO GC. 428-432 N. San Gabriel Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - on the adoption by reference of the 1991 Pub Hrg National Electrical Code, State Historical Building Code, Adoption of Title 24, and additional modifications to the Municipal 1991 Bldg Code. Code 06/01/92 PAGE FIVE The Mayor declared read the affidavit Hearing published 1992. the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk Hrg open. of proof of publication of notice of said in the Azusa Herald on May 21 and 28, Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the Uniform Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Swimming Pool Codes have been established in order to provide consistency in the application of construction standards to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The International Conference of Building Officials (ICBG) 'continously evaluates the uniform codes to determine if changes are necessary, based on applications and experience in the field, and technological changes. He stated that the current versions of the codes have been released by ICBO and it is mandated that these be adopted by local agencies. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: Comm Dev Dir testimony Hrg clsd A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C64 APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE 1991 Appvg Neg Dec UNIFORM MODEL CODE. 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, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCIL14EMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: 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 BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1991 EDITION, UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1991 EDITION, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1991 EDITION, UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1991 EDITION AND UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1991 EDITION. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Ord 92-016 Adopting by reference 1991 Bldg Codes PUBLIC HEARING _ on Code Amendment No. 188 to revise the Pub Hrg minor deviation requirements. Amend #188 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk Hrg open. read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on May 22, 1992. 'Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir stating that this amendment would revise the requirements testimony for minor deviations. He stated that the amendment would allow staff to use their discretion to handle some minor deviations that would normally be handled through the variance or conditional use process. Further, that the intent of the minor deviation process is to allow moderate flexibility from single-family development standards within specific circumstances and that the approval procedure will be simplified for property owners in Azusa. 06/01/92 PAGE SIX Mr. Mujib Qidwai addressed the issue in favor of Code M. Qidwai Amendment No 188. comments Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg clsd and unanimously* carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Code Amendmen and unanimously* carried by roll call to uphold Planning No. 188 appvd Commission's approval of Code Amendment No. 188 and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Peter Fertig and John Cont Pub Gordon, for the property declared a public nuisance at 800 Nuis Appeal South Azusa Avenue. Fertig Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev'Dir stating that he had spoken to the appellant, Mr. Fertig, who comments relayed to him that he would comply with the City's requirements for trash enclosures at an existing apartment complex and therefore felt there was no need to be present at the hearing. 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; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL of Mujib & Nahid Qidwai for the Pub Nuis property declared a public nuisance on April 28, 1992, at appeal 261 Mary Ann Court, Azusa. M. Qidwai A request from the appellant, Mr. Mujib, was received by the request to office of the City Clerk, to continue the public nuisance continue appeal for thirty days. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg cont and unanimously* carried by roll call to continue the public 30 days nuisance appeal hearing for thirty days. The Deputy City Clerk read communication from the City Clerk Recognition to Council and audience regarding recognition of persons who psns aided assisted a local truck driver during the Los Angeles riots. riot victim Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Recognition unanimously carried by roll call to direct the City Clerk to plans appvd proceed with recognition plans as stated in his communication. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Mayor Moses addressed the issue of AB 939 requesting the AB 939 status of that bill. City Administrator Garcia responded update stating that staff has been studying the issue and it will be presented at the meeting of July 7th, and a representative of the State will be in attendance to apprise Council of the requirements of that bill. It was consensus of Council that Staff be directed to Staff to investigate the effect of Fibre Fuels Company towards AB 939 study and also contact Western Disposal for an update on its proposal regarding recycling in the City. Mayor Moses requested an update of the Krems Property. Update Krems Community Development Director responded stating that the property order to remove abandoned signs on the property is being complied with by the owner. Further that the property owner has complied with other clean up measures on the property. Councilwoman Madrid requested that Staff conduct a Study/Econo- feasibility study regarding the possibility of creating a mic Dev Comm Economic Development Commission in the City. 06/01/92 PAGE SEVEN Councilwoman Madrid requested that Staff ,,communicate with Mtg w/AVSD the Azusa Unified School District to set up a meeting with both the School Board and the City Council. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 8:42 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #92-C65 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JUNE 1, 1992. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, 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, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:43 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 9:54 P.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll to 6/8/92 call to adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 8, 1992, in the Lib Aud Library Auditorium for a Budget Workshop Meeting. Budget Workshop ' TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:58 P.M. DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C66 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-017 * Indicates Alexander absent. 06/01/92 PAGE EIGHT