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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 3, 1992 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 31 1992 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led. in the Call to Order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Chaplain Gilbert Becerril of the Invocation Pathfinder Veterans Outreach. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Dangleis unanimously* carried by roll call to excuse Councilman excused Dangleis from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Wadden, City Administrator Garcia, Director of Finance Craig, Chief of Police Nelson, Community Services Director Guarrera, Utilities Director Hsu, Acting 2ity Librarian Maghsoudi, Superintendent of Public Works 'edroza, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City .Engineer `.bbaszadeh, Director of Redevelopment Steel, City Treasurer `.alley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Solis. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The City Clerk read the following announcement from the City Clerk Transportation Department: read Ancmt re: Metro "The City of Azusa is now participating in the Metro Access Access System System. This unique service provides transportation to disabled individuals who are unable to utilize existing fixed route bus services (RTD, Foothill Transit, etc.). Eligibility certification for Metro Access will take place on Wednesday, August 12 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Azusa Senior Center. To make an appointment, please call in advance: (714) 469-2518." PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Louis Zamora addressed Council requesting that the City L. Zamora participate in a benefit fundraiser for Jesse Ontiveros a comments young boy who lost his arm. He also addressed the issue of reqt & the assessment fees stating that the fees should be repealed assmt fees tr. nd voted upon by the people in a special election. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding the assessment R. Legualt fees stating that a special election would be an added comments expense to the City, but suggested a town hall meeting be assmt fees held in order to allow the public to express its views on the issue. Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed Council expressing her S. Galletta concerns regarding the procedures of collection and methods comments of calculation regarding the assessment fees and also the assmt fees management and distribution of the fees collected in the past. Ms. Margaret Andersen addressed Council expressing her M. Andersen opposition to the assessment fees. comments Ms. Loretta Bullard addressed Council stating that she L. Bullard objected to the structure of the assessment fees and comments suggested that the fees be placed on the Light and Water assmt fees bill as in the past. Mr. Lyle Gates addressed Council voicing his opinion L. Gates regarding taxes. comments MMr. Carrel Cline addressed Council stating that he felt that C. Cline excessive amounts of funds had been given to both Little comments Leagues. He also stated that the notification regarding the assort fees assessment fees was not properly identified as an important piece of mail. Mr. Bob Metcalf addressed Council and audience inviting them B. Metcalf to attend a Luau at the Senior Center to be held on August comments 20, 1992. The price is $7.50 for dinner and dance, dinner anncmt only is $5.00 and dance only is $3.00. Dinner is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the dance is from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For further information contact the Senior Center. Mr. Terry Akin addressed Council questioning whether recreational vehicles are permitted for thirty (30) days or for an unconditional amount of time in mobilehome parks. The matter was referred to staff for handling. Councilman Alexander addressed Council and audience and gave an review of the issue of the assessment fees. He stated that the City does have a surplus, but not to cover debts, that notices to the public should have been made available in Spanish and that sufficient notice of twelve months, was given to the public. He also stated that the final decision regarding the assessment fees should be made by the Council, but, due to the controversy he felt the issue should go to a vote of the people. He then made a motion that the issue of the assessment fees be placed on the ballot. Councilwoman Madrid expressed her opposition to holding an Special Election, citing the fact that it would be too costly and also because of low voter turnout. She stated that the Council was elected to make decisions that are best for the City and its citizens and supported the concept of holding Town Hall meetings regarding the issue. Councilman Naranjo addressed the issue expressing his opposition to holding a Special Election and stating that the City does not have a surplus. He explained that the funds in the surplus account have already been allocated to projects that would help enhance the City. He further stated that the cost for fire services will remain as long as the City exists, therefore, the issue has to be resolved. T. Akin comments rec veh MHP Alexander comments motion to put assmt fees on ballot Madrid assmt fees Naranjo assmt fees Mayor Moses addressed the issue reminding the audience that Moses the City has suffered many revenue losses from the State, assmt fees dump and rock quarries and that if the residents wish to continue to enjoy the many services provided by the City, a decision has to be made regarding the assessment fees. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Motion Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn Town Hall at the end of the meeting to August 6, 1992, 6:00 P.M., at mtg (appvd) the Civic Auditorium in order to hold a Town Hall meeting for the specific purpose of seeking alternative solutions to the City's need for the assessment fees. Councilman Alexander withdrew his motion to place the issue Alexander regarding the assessment fees on the ballot. withdrew motion 08/03/92 PAGE TWO The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 11 were Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by appvd, Councilman Naranjo, and unanimously* carried by roll call G-3 & G-4 vote, with the exception of items G-3 and G-4, which were Spec Call considered under the special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1992, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. Mr. Lucio Cruz has been required to dedicate, for street widening purposes, a strip of land adjacent to his property. In compliance he submitted a grant deed. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C110 ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION Grant Deed THEREOF. 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 5. Proclamation was approved for Jesse Castro for the Proc to J. service he provided the community as member of the Castro Personnel Board. 6. Proclamation was approved for Charles E. Summers, Jr., Proc to C. for rescuing a little girl from drowning at Santa Fe Summers Dam recreation area. 7. In accordance with the provisions of the Mobilehome Appts to Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the following individuals Mobilehome were apppointed to the Mobilehome Rental Review Board Rental Re - as elected by the Mobilehome Tenants and Owners: view Board Tenants Representatives: Barbara Knaus Alan Turchek Owners Representatives: Alternates: Bill Everton Shawn Salgren Alternates: Henry James Richard Bell Nancy Still Cyon Gibon The At -Large Boardmember and Alternate will be selected by the Board, and approved by Council. Therefore, these members will be appointed at a later date. S. The Green Lights Program is an energy -efficiency and energy awareness program sponsored by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that would provide free and extensive promotional material for the Light and Water Department. The Memorandum of Understanding authorizing the City of Azusa to become a Green Lights Partner was approved. MOU Green Lights Partner 9. The City currently contracts with the Human Services Agmt Handy - Consortium for Handyman Program services. This is man Program funded through Community Development Block Grant Services funds. The renewal agreement was approved. 10. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 1992, was Treas Rpt received and filed. 11. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: 08/03/92 PAGE THREE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Resos. 92 - ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE C111 & 112 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G3, congratulating all City employees that were listed for step increases and permanent status recommendations. The Building Inspector position listed as a new appointment was removed from the Agenda. It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve the following: 3. Human Resources Action Items were EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND RECOMMENDATIONS approved as follows: PERMANENT STATUS NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE L. Caver Step3 07/30/92 y K. Brunelle Step 3 07/23/92 L. Hernandez PermStat 07/29/92 R. Montes PermStat 08/04/92 F. Langit PermStat 08/03/92 P. Lavin Step 3 07/05/92 NEW APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None PROMOTIONS ' NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None TERMINATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION None. EFFECTIVE Spec Call Congrats to Cty empl Pers Items Step inc./ perm status Appointments Promotions Terminations Mr. Ron Legault addressed item G-4, regarding stop signs at R. Legault 11th and Alameda. He requested that large stop signs be comments placed at that intersection. He was advised that all stop signa are a standard size. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman 4 -way stop Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call .that the 11th & installation of four-way stop signs at the intersection of Alameda Eleventh and Alameda be approved. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:23 P.M. As a result of the 1979 Mortgage Revenue Bond refunding, the agency acquired three (3) mortgages with outstanding aalances of $313,938. The Agency .desires to sell these mortgages as an investment for the City Light Fund for $291,304. Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Purchase of Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll mortgages call to approve the purchase of three mortgages by the Light by Light Fund from the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of Fund from $291,304; authorize the necessary budget transfers, and CRA direct staff to prepare the necessary documents. 08/03/92 PAGE FOUR THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl convene CONTINUED AT 8:24 P.M. w/CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:27 P.M. Reconvene 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 Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING Ord. 92-028 SECTIONS 19.64.085, 19.60.120(D), 19.56.060(6) TO TITLE 19 Applications OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR for Zone Chng 'ONING CHANGE OR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AND CERTIFYING & GPA's NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILME14BERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF .AZUSA Ord. 92-029 AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION Zone Change OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 840 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, Various 830 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE, 600 WEST GLADSTONE STREET AND 1081 Mobilehome WEST ARROW HIGHWAY TO RMP AND CERTIFYING NEGATIVE Parks to DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT. RMP Zone Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 92-C113 CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE WEST END SPECIFIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH Amend West A MOBILEHOME PARK DISTRICT WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AND End Specific CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Plan to CONCERNING SAID AMENDMENT. establish Mobilehome Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Park Dist. Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS 08/03/92 PAGE FIVE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items INFORMAL PROTEST HEARING - on weed abatement charges for Prtst Hrg certain vacant and unimproved parcels within the City of Weed Abmt Azusa. City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed Council stating that this City Engr is a continuation of the annual Weed Abatement Program to comments receive protests from property owners as well as to affirm the fees and charges to be paid to the County for the abatement of certain properties. Councilmembers posed several questions regarding the Cncl qustns procedures used by the County as well as an appeal process if needed. Mr. Greg Creekmur, Inspector for the Department of • G. Creekmur Agricultural Commissioner's office addressed the issue comments explaining the procedures used by the County as well as the basis for fees and charges to the property owners. After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, Discussion seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously* carried by cont to roll call to continue the matter to the next Council next mtg meeting. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Proc to unanimously* carried by roll call that a proclamation be K. Zadach prepared for Katherine Zadach in honor of her 90th birthday. following vote Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by unanimously* carried by Councilman Naranjo and Appt T. Mesa roll call to Veterans Memorial Committee and that place Tony Councilman Mesa on the Alexander be to Vet Mem placed on the Committee as an ex -officio member. Comm. Alexander MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: appt ex -offi- 'ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: cio mbr THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 8:44 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-C114 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON AUGUST 3, 1992. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE 'ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:45 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 9:23 P.M. 08/03/92 PAGE SIX Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn to Thursday, August 6, 1992, 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium for a Town Hall/Workshop meeting. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:24 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-CllS NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-030 * Indicates Dangleis absent. 08/03/92 PAGE SEVEN Ad j ourn to 8/6/92 6 p.m. Town Hall/ Workshop