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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 15, 1993 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 15, 1993 - 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. Call to Order The Girl Scouts of America led in the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Chaplain Gilbert Becerril of the Invocation Veterans Outreach Fellowship. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Senior Planner Watrous, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Councilman Naranjo presented a plaque to Mr. Pete Ramos in Plaque to honor of over 1,000 hours of volunteer service to the Azusa P. Ramos Police Department. Mr. Richard Lee was not present to volunteer receive his plaque in appreciation of his volunteer service. service Councilwoman Madrid presented a proclamation to the Girl Proc to Scouts of America in honor of their 81st Anniversary. Girl Scouts Mayor Moses presented a proclamation to Mr. David Michael Proc to D. Soto in honor of winning the 1993 Silver Glove National Soto Championship in Lenexa, Kansas. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Utilities Director Hsu addressed Council and audience Utilities announcing that the drought is officially over, but urged Dir Hsu all residents to continue to conserve water. He also comments announced the winners of the National Science Bowl sponsored Drought by the Department of Energy who were as follows: Coach & National Charles Ernest, Daniel Dominguez, Edward Gutierrez, Mauricio Science Bowl Pena, Richard Wallsgrove and alternate, Michelle Dominguez, all of Azusa High School. The team reached quarter final in the competition and were highly commended for their efforts. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council with questions regarding R. Legault community policing. comments Chief Of Police Nelson responded stating that the community COP response based policing programs will begin sometime in March and comm based will consist of various programs involving input from the policing community and the goal is to provide better more efficient service to the community. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed Council and audience expressing J. MCJunkin his appreciation to Chief Nelson for his exemplary comments performance and community involvement as the Chief of Police for the City of Azusa. He also urged local citizens to express their input regarding the quarrying of the local mountains. Chief of Police Nelson addressed Council and audience COP Nelson regarding community concerns as the Rodney King trial nears comments its end. He advised that the Azusa Police Department is working closely with Los Angeles County and surrounding communities to insure that all local communities will be protected in case of civil unrest. Mrs Darlyne Garofalo addressed Council expressing her D. Garofalo opinion in favor of the development of the former Casden comments property. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by appvd G-7, Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call G-8, & G-13, vote, with the exception of items G-7, G-8, and G-13, Spec Call which were considered under the special Call portion of the Spec Call Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular adjourned meeting of Min appvd February 18th, and the regular meeting of March 1, 1993, were approved as written. 2. Request from Mr. Dan Chudyk, Community Improvement Rqst Leave Inspector, for an unpaid leave of absence, from April of Absence 5, 1993, through June 30, 1993, due to personal reasons, was approved. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C22 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Bdgt trans - 1992 -93 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA fers MUNICIPAL CODE. 4. At the Council meeting of February 1, 1993, staff and Precast legal Counsel were instructed to research the inquiry Concrete as to a contractor's license being required to Signs manufacture precast signs for Project No. 92-3. The re -bid City Attorney's office has recommended that staff re- bid the project and delete language in the bidding standards. All bids were rejected for Project No. 92- 3, Precast Concrete Signs, and authorization was given to the City Clerk to re -advertise for bids. 5. Plans and specifications for "Foothill Boulevard Plans & Improvements" Project No. 92-4, were approved and the specs City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. A one Foothill inch overlay will be installed from Todd Avenue to Blvd Impvmts Orange. Missing sections of curb and gutter as well as other related concrete works will similarly be effected. The project is budgeted in the current fiscal year's Capital Improvement project list. 6. Plans and specifications for "City Wide Concrete Plans & Improvements" Project No. 92-3, were approved and the specs City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. The City Wide project is to repair broken raised sidewalks, curbs, Concrete and gutters, and the installation of gutterplates on Improve - various City streets. The project is budgeted in the ments current fiscal year's Capital Improvement project list. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call S. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 03/15/93 PAGE TWO 9. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Municipal Code for the purchase of an offset press for Offset press the Multilith Department from A.B. Dick, low quote in A.B. Dick the amount of $13,982.58. 10. Staff received the approved rate increase for tow Inc rates/ services from the California Highway Patrol and the Tow agmts L.A. County Sheriff's Department which sets the tow appvd rates in the County. The adjusted rates were approved and authorization was given to renew tow contracts with current vendors utilizing the new rates. 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C23 REGARDING NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND Amend non- APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE classified MARCH 15, 1993. emp reso 12. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Municipal Code for the purchase of a computer-aided Computer- dispatch system for the Police Department. The purchase aided dis- was awarded to LOGISYS, Inc., in the amount of patch system $121,633. The amount of $90,000 will be funded from Logisys, Inc the drug forfeiture account, and the remaining $31,000 is currently budgeted in the 1992-93 computer fund. 13. 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. 93-C24 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-8, congratulating City Congrats to Employees listed for step increase/permanent status. It Cty empl was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 8. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE C. Springmann Step 2 03/09/93 A. Torres-Sharp PermStat 03/10/93 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None. PROMOTIONS Promotions ' NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE SEPARATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION RFrV0TTVv Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed Council 2nd annual announcing the second annual Mother's Day Baby Show and Mother's Spring Boutique, Saturday, May 8, 1993, at City Park from Day Baby 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and requested that Council waive Show & the one day business license fee for the Spring Boutique and Spring authorize the use of City Park for the event. Boutique 03/15/93 PAGE THREE Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Waive 1 -day and unanimously carried by roll call to waive the one day bus lic fee business license fee for the Spring Boutique and authorize for boutique the use of City Park for the event. Mr. Art Morales addressed item regarding Request for A. Morales Proposal for City Attorney Services requesting that Council comments make a motion to appoint Mr. Barbosa as the permanent City Attorney for the City of Azusa. Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding the proposed Request for Proposals for City Attorney services. Concerns that were expressed regarding the proposals were addition of a residence requirement, screening process not include city administrators, but a blind screening by the Council or a committee of the Council, the list of law firms be expanded, billable requirements, the feasibility of an in-house City Attorney was discussed, and that a study session should be held regarding the matter. Each Councilmember expressed an opinion for or against the above stated concerns. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to send out Request for Proposal for City Attorney services as it is but to include those firms that offer in-house services, add or delete City Administrators screening board that is listed and that Councilman Alexander and Councilwoman Madrid represent Council in the screening process to implement suggestions. Motion failed, Councilmembers Madrid and Alexander dissenting, and Mayor Moses abstaining. Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call that staff be directed to 'look at the methodology and feasibility of obtaining an in- house City Attorney. Councilmembers Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:05 P.M. CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed sale of certain real property in the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project. The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing re -opened. Redevelopment Director Steel addressed the issue providing a detailed history of the property located at the northwest corner of Foothill and San Gabriel known as the former Casden site. He stated that the purpose of the Hearing was to consider a Disposition and Development Agreement with Harlan Lee and Associates in order to construct 41 detached single-family units on lots ranging from 3,500 to 4,500 square feet. He offered a slide presentation of the site before it was acquired by the Agency as well as slides of the proposed single familiy units. He addressed the issues of site characteristics, market conditions, community housing trends, low and moderate income housing obligations, financing strategy, the exclusive negotiation agreement, the purpose of the DDA, developer qualifications, and numerous issues dealing with the construction, re3uirements and benefits of the development of the property. Dis RFP Cty Attny Svs Motion to appve Cty Attny Svs RFP (failed) Motion to seek metho- dology/feasi- bility in- house Attny (appvd) Convene CRA/ Cncl Jnt Pub Hrg Sale of prop CBD Hrg re -open Redevelop- ment Dir comments Mr. Jeff Lee of Harlan Lee and Associates addressed Council J. Lee of requesting approval to develop the property and further Harlan Lee addressed his company's responsibilities, references, comments qualifications and goal to develop a quality project on the property. 03/15/93 PAGE FOUR Redevelopment Director Steel again addressed the issue addressing the Homeowner Dir Steel Association responsibilities, developer obligations, housing provisions required by State add'1 com- Law, owner requirements, prices of the units, amenities of ments the development, net cost to the Agency, land purchase response price, Environmental Impact and appraisels. He stated that units issue expressing his will be offered to 1st time home buyers, with the first pool to applications of Azusa residents C. Cline only, and if there are not enough it will be opened to all qualified buyers. He stressed that the development will be a high quality housing project. Councilman/Director Naranjo requested an explanation regarding the appraised value Naranjo of the property and the conditions of the low and moderate income funding. questions Redevelopment Director Steel responded stating that there Dir Steel will be a high lot improvement cost because of the need to response install overhead utilities, water and sewer lines, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, storm drains and streets, in addition to amenities and landscaping the developer will provide. He also stated that the low and moderate income funding can only be used for housing purposes. Councilman/Director Dangleis questioned the resale limits of the Dangleis property owner and the responsibilities of the Homeowners Association. questions Redevelopment Director Steel responded that the home owner would have to Dir Steel sell the property at fair market value plus a percentage that the City would take. response He explained the procedures followed in assorted cases of sale of the units issue expressing his and also stated that the Homeowners Association would be C. Cline responsible for landscape maintenance as well as the pool and spa area. Further, explaining other procedures to be followed for the creation of the Homeowners Association. 'ouncilman/Director Alexander addressed the Hearing with Alexander :is concerns and reasons for opposing the project which were: questions annual income requirements for purchasers, the silent second, interest & comments rate on return, accounting reports, financing percentages, profit to developers, loss and of money by the City. His main concern was the developer not being able to secure financing for the project. Redevelopment Director Steel responded to all Councilman/Director Alexander's Dir Steel concerns in full detail response Ms. Darlyne Garofalo addressed the issue expressing her opinion in favor of the project D. Garofalo as well as her concerns with small businesses in the downtown area if the comments built. project was not Mr. Art Morales addressed the in opposition to the project. issue expressing his opinion A. Morales comments Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the in favor issue expressing his opinion C. Cline of the project. comments Mr. Ron Legault addressed the project. issue in opposition to the R. Legault comments Moved by Councilman/Director Councilman/Director Dangleis Naranjo, seconded by Hrg clad and call to close the Hearing. unanimously carried by roll Additional discussion was held between Council/Boardmembers Add'1 disc and staff regarding a possible provision between the developer and City that in the event the developer does not secure permanent financing for the development of the project, that they sell the land back to the City at the same price. 03/15/93 PAGE FIVE Redevelopment Director Steel explained the revesting process Dir Steel and stated that the agreement is structured so that land comments will not be reconveyed until a construction loan is recorded but that does not guarantee that a bank will not go under or that other problems will not arise. Discussion Moved by Mayor/Chairman Moses, seconded by Deliberation Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll portion of call to continue deliberation portion of the Hearing to the Hrg cont to second meeting in April in order for legal Counsel for the 4/19/93 mtg City and Harlan Lee to review certain sections of the DDA on the question of sell back price for the property in case the Call for vote developer does not secure permanent financing. (failed) THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL Recess CONTINUED AT 10:10 P.M. CRA Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and M-1 brt fwrd unanimously carried by roll call that item M-1, be brought forward for handling at this time. CONTINUED DELIBERATION PORTION OF PUBLIC HEARING - on the Delibera- appeal of the Annual Review of Azusa Rock Quarry Operation. tion Pub Hrg Az Rock Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Motion to that based on the City Attorney's recommendation at the last deny appl meeting, to deny the appeal and uphold Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the annual review; further, to meet with officials of the rock quarry, Mr. Mc Junkin, Mayor Moses, Councilman Naranjo and staff, and to continue monitoring of the Rock Quarry. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and N -lc brt carried by roll call that item N -lc be brought forward for fwrd handling at this time. Councilmembers Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting.- The item deals with obtaining a second opinion on the City Attorney analysis of the Rock Quarry. Councilman Dangleis asked the City Attorney what documents Dangleis were reviewed to base his decision on regarding the Rock questions Quarry. City Attorney Barbosa responded that the documents were writs, complaints, judgements by City Attny the courts, a number of staff reports, and other information relating to the project response as well as an approval by Council in 1988 to extend the Rock Quarry Conditional Use Permit. Discussion was held between Mayor Moses and City Attorney Discussion Barbosa regarding possible litigation if the Council enforces closure of the quarry. Additional discussion was held among Councilmembers Additional regarding obtaining a second opinion on the City Attorney's discussion analysis of the Rock Quarry. At this time there was a call for the vote to deny the Call for vote appeal and proceed with the motion stated above. Motion (failed) failed Councilmembers Madrid, Alexander and Moses dissenting. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Motion carried by roll call that a second opinion on the City second Attorney's analysis of the Rock Quarry operation be opinion obtained. Councilmen Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. (appvd) Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Motion carried by roll call that citizens, including Mr. Mc Junkin, citizen provide names of attorneys to the City to perform a second input opinion of City Attorney's analysis of the Rock Quarry, to (appvd) be brought back at the next meeting. Councilmen Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. 03/15/93 PAGE SIX THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 10:22 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:26 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 Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding proposed ordinance relating to water efficient landscaping for new residential, commercial and industrial construction. It was consensus of Council to amend the Submittal Requirements, Section C, to include "or landscape contractor's", directly following "Landscape architect's", in the paragraph. Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 16.40 ET.SEQ. RELATING TO WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.530, 10.08.040 (3), 19.14.040 AND 19.16.040 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REVISED DEFINITIONS FOR LOT WIDTHS (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 192) AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Moved by Councilman Alexander, 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, NARANJO, ALEXANDER ALEXANDER MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 19.48.030 (11,2) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO REVISED RESIDENTIAL GARAGE REQUIREMENTS (CODE AMENDMENTS NO. 193) AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 03/15/93 PAGE SEVEN Convene CRA Reconvene No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Discussion amend prop. Ordinance Ord. 93-03 Wtr effi- cient Land- scaping 1st Rdg Ord Revised definition lot widths Code Amend #192 1st Rdg Ord Revised residential garage re- quirements Code Amend #193 SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Councilman Alexander left the Council table and abstained Alexander from action on the following Public Hearing, due to a left Cncl possible conflict of interest. table PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Zone Change No. Z-93-1 and Pub Hrg General Plan Amendment No. GPA -93-1, for the properties Zone Change located at: & General Plan 501-628 North Alameda Avenue, Amendment 820-1002 North Alameda Avenue, 603-634 North Angeleno Avenue, 1045 West Hollyvale Street & 1038 West Third Street. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 3, 1993. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that a citywide study of all R3 zoned property was ordered after imposition of a moratorium on the construction of apartments in 1992, which has now expired. The zoning study found that most R3 zoned areas have land use patterns consistent with their zoning. The Planning Commission recommended rezoning of the east side of Alameda Ave. north of Sixth Street to R2, but no other downzoning. The P zone parcels were recommended to be rezoned to match the commercial or residential uses on the property. The proposed changes would only result in one nonconforming 4 - unit apartment building on Alameda Avenue and a nonconforming parking lot on Angeleno. He stated that the P zone is outdated and should be eliminated. The remaining P zoned parcels should be rezoned to match their surroundings. This would involve rezoning one parcel to CBD and another to C2 to match adjacent commercial uses, the rezoning of two parcels used for Aerojet parking to M2 and the rezoning of the remainder of the parcels to R3c. Further, that one portion of Alameda Avenue which has few apartment buildings should be rezoned to R2 to limit additional high density construction in the area and that the existing R3-0 areas along Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues should remain intact, as they appear to be effectively controlling the intensity of development along the Highway 39 corridor. He exhibited each parcel by transparencies as he explained the rezoning. Discussion ensued between Council and staff regarding the proposed rezoning, amortization, possible problems with multi -family zoning and downzoning certain properties. Mr. Ted Helner addressed the Hearing in opposition to the R2 zoning of the areas that were zoned R3 on Alameda. Mr. Jess Alva addressed the Hearing in opposition to the downzoning of his property on Alameda. Additional discussion was held between Council and staff regarding mixed uses, consistant zoning and the proposed R2 zoning on Alameda between 6th and Foothill. Mr. Murray Hirota addressed the Hearing in opposition to the R3c zoning on Alameda between 5th and 6th Street. Comm Dev Dir comments Discussion T. Helner comments J. Alva comments Discussion M. Hirota comments Mr. Ed Seidner addressed the Hearing advising that under the E. Seidner new code requirement and the cost of building materials, it comments is virtually impossible to build more than a duplex on a R3c zone. Further, that the building fees in the City are extemely high and should be reviewed. 03/15/93 PAGE EIGHT City Clerk Solis read into the record a letter from Mr. Cty Clrk Arthur P. Alva in opposition to R3 zoning on the 500 block read ltr into of Alameda. record Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing offering suggestions A. Morales on how the zoning study should have been handled and also in comments opposition to R2 zone on Alameda between 6th and Foothill. Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed the Hearing expressing his S. Alexander opposition to amortization. comments 3/16/91 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Hrg clsd and carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Alexander abstaining. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Zone Change and carried by roll call to approve Zone Change Case No. Z- & General 93-1 and General Plan Amendment No. by the GPA -93-1, as recommended Plan Amend - Planning Commission with an amendment to Sub Area I, ment appvd on the 600 block of Alameda on the east side, be changed as amended from P zone to Ric. Councilwoman Madrid dissenting, requesting that the issue be remanded back to the Planning Councilman Alexander abstaining. Commission for further review and consideration. remand back t Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Henry Lizarazu/Amigos Produce Pub Hrg Meat Market, a request to allow off sale beer and wine within appl Amigos a produce market, on the property located at 632 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa. C-92-18 Produce Mkt and P-92-158. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 3, 1993, the City Clerk also advised that a petition has been received signed by several residents in support of the appeal. A. Morales Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir requesting that the issue be remanded back to the Planning request to Commission for further review and consideration. remand back t Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrggclsd unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by Appl remanded roll call to remand the appeal of Henry Lizarazu/Amigos Produce Meat Market, back to back to PC the Planning Commission for further review and consideration. PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Resolution approving Pub Hrg appropriation amendments for Fiscal Year 1992-93. Appro Amend The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit Hrg open of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 3, 1993. Director of Finance Craig addressed the issue stating that Dir of Fin the Hearing is to approve appropriation amendments as identified in the midyear financial comments report. The amendments involve the General Fund, Quimby, Air Quality, Grant and Seizure, Water and Sewer Funds. He stated that the appropriation changes are to the General fund only and amount to $259,000. Further, that the Hearing is required the Municipal Code because the amendments total over one 'by million dollars. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council stating that since the Library is temporarily A. Morales closed, staff reports should be made available to public for review to comments prior the meeting, at places such as the Police Department. Mr. Carrel Cline addressed Council stating that he reviewed C. Cline staff reports at the Police Department prior to the Council meeting. comments 3/15/93 PAGE NINE AYES: City Clerk advised that staff reports were placed at the Cty Clrk NARANJO, Police Department for public review on Thursday, prior to comments ALEXANDER, the Council meeting. NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Council Alexander Hrg clsd ABSENT: and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: Nuisance appeal of Dale W. and Donna M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93 Res. 93-C25 Appropria- property located at PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. tion Amend - by the Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses to ments (appvd) 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 The Public Nuisance appeal of Dale W. and Donna M. McNutt, Pub Nuis for the property located at 408 S. Virginia, was withdrawn appl with - by the applicant. drawn OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth/Bus/Cncl Item regarding Dalton Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and Dis with - 5th Street was withdrawn by the Mayor. drawn Item regarding the Edgewood Shopping Center was withdrawn by Dis with - the Mayor. drawn Discussion was held among Council regarding holding study Dis re: session with staff. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, study sess seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by appvd roll call that study session be held with staff on a quarterly basis, with time to be determined at a later date. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Support Cty unanimously carried by roll call to support the concept of Alhambra relating to the City of Alhambra vs. Ikemoto. City Attorney vs. Ikemoto Barbosa advised that he will provide Council with a report (concept) regarding the legal issue in the matter. Councilman Naranjo addressed Council regarding the Community Development Block Grant contingency funding that amounted to $74,647.00 for Public Service Fund and $60,101.00 for Capital Improvement Funds. He stated that the ad hoc committee composed of Redevelopment Director steel, Police Chief Nelson, Community Services Director Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza and himself have come up with a job training program that would target at -risk out of school youth in which the Police Department would be the lead agency. Upon arrest/pickup of first time offenders, the Police Department would meet with the Court, the parents of the youth, and the youth to give the arrestee the option of becoming a part of the job training program. He/she be required to enter into an agreement to attend the ,would programs as well as enroll in night school classes and successfully obtain a GED. The youth would have to be eligible via income documentation of low/moderate status. The actual program would be based on teaching the youth Auto Mechanics and would be administered by the Azusa Drug & Gang Task Force. Automobiles would be donated by the Police Department, Public Works, and the Transportation Department. Once the vehicle is remodeled, it would be sold to the public and funds would be diverted back to the program. The Capital Improvement funds would be utilized to retrofit Gladstone, Zacatecas, and Northside Parks with handicap access and padding underneath playground equipment. 03/15/93 PAGE TEN Naranjo CDBG funds proposed programs He further advised that the proposed program will have to be reviewed and exact dollar amounts will have to be identified and be presented to Robb Steel to insure that it is an identified use for CDBG funds. He also advised that the question of minimum pay or grants will be researched to see what will be feasible for the program. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue questioning several A. Morales concept aspects of the proposed program to which Councilman Naranjo comments suggestions made by Councilwoman Madrid. responded. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Clsd Sess Councilwoman Madrid addressed the issue stating that she Madrid to discuss the following: would like to see interpersonal skills, oral history, comments interviews and race relations incorporated into the program TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 12:07 A.M. in order for the youth to develop life long skills. She THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 12:16 A.M. Reconvened was not in favor of payment for progress to the youth, but Adjourn carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, March 22, 1993, of a grant at the end of the program. She also advised that at 7:30 P.M., in the Civic Auditorium, in order to hold a she would like to see the School District envolved in the Negative Declaration for the acquisition of Azusa Valley program. Councilman Naranjo responded that some members of Water Company. Councilwoman Madrid absent. the School District will be part of the Board of Directors. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and CDBG fund unanimously carried by roll call to approve the concepts concept for the use of CDBG funds, as stated above, to include appvd suggestions made by Councilwoman Madrid. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Clsd Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), Musharbash vs. City of Azusa. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 12:07 A.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 12:16 A.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Adjourn carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, March 22, 1993, 3/22/93 at 7:30 P.M., in the Civic Auditorium, in order to hold a Public Hearing on the adoption of a Resolution adopting a Negative Declaration for the acquisition of Azusa Valley Water Company. Councilwoman Madrid absent. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:17 A.M. 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