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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 7, 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, and led in the
salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Chaplain Gilbert Becerril of the
Pathfinders Outreach.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALSO PRESENT
DANGLEIS, MADRID, ALEXANDER,
MOSES
NARANJO
Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia,
Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig,
Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director
Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Engineer
Abbaszadeh, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst
Dadaian, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City
Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk
Toscano.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and
unanimously* carried by roll call to excuse Councilman
Naranjo from the meeting due to illness.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Naranjo exc
Ceremonial
Community Services Director Guarrera presented a plaque to Plaque to
Mr. Sandy Sigal and West Venture Development for its work S. Sigal &
with the Recreation Department Haunted House Program. West Venture
Community Services Director Guarrera presented a plaque to Plaque to
Ms. Rosanna Montes for her service to the Recreation R. Montes
Department Haunted House Program, and for her excellent work
as make-up artist for the past four years.
Community Services Director Guarrera presented a plaque to Plaque to
Mr. Cal Allen, accepting for Tom Davis, and. the Azusa Rock C. Allen,
Companies for their financial assistance with the Recreation Azusa Rock
Department's Summer Concern Series. Companies
Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza addressed Council and Hazardous
audience
announcing that the
Hazardous Waste Roundup
Waste
scheduled
for June 5, 1993, was
cancelled due to rain and is
Roundup
being rescheduled
for Saturday,
June 12, 1993. He also
6/12
announced
that Mr. Zack Padilla
won his championship fight
earlier in
the evening.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
r-197— iq
Mr. Gary Solem addressed Council regarding a problem he had G. Solem
previously addressed relating to water drainage on Azusa/San comments
Gabriel Canyon Road. He urged Council to insure that in the
future when problems arise, staff be directed to alleviate
the problem in a more timely manner.
City Administrator Garcia advised that staff has negotiated City Admin
an agreement with the property owner to cut a dirt ditch to advised
alleviate the problem; work is to begin June 14, 1993.
Councilman Alexander left the Council table and abstained Alexander lft
from the following item, due to a possible conflict of Cncl tble
interest. abstained
Mr. Bill Everton, representative of the Democrat Club B. Everton
Council requesting a time waiver to apply for a
comments
'addressed
fireworks stand permit. The deadline to file an application
was April 1, 1993.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and
Democratic
carried by roll call that the time limit for application of
Club time
a fireworks staid permit be waived for the Democrat Club,
waiver Fire -
Councilman Alexa.:der abstained.
works app.
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting that the
A. Morales
proposed assessment fee matter be dropped.
comments
Mr. Jerry Rocha, representative of Helping Hand addressed
J. Rocha
Council thanking the City, Public Works, Staff, and
thanks to
residents for their support to the boxing exhibition
all
fundraiser for former boxer Johnny Chavez.
Mr. Burt Law addressed Council voicing his concerns
B. Law
regarding the prorosed assessment fees.
comments
Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council voicing his concerns R. Legault
regarding a negative newspaper article relating to the comments
proposed assessment fees and the City of Azusa.
Ms. Cathy Southern addressed Council announcing the upcoming C. Southern
'Supersweep in the Azusa Canyon area. comments
Mr. Bill Everton addressed Council apprising Council of the B. Everton
decreased drop out rate in the Azusa Unified School comments
District.
It was concensus of Council that a proclamation be prepared Proc for
for the Azusa Unified School District in recognition of the AUSD
decrease in the drop out rate.
Ms. Lynn Van Kuilenburg addressed Council with comments L. Van Kui-
regarding the achievements at Lee Elementary School, the lenburg
importance of the history of Azusa, and the responsibility comments
of its residents.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was Con Cal
approved by motion of Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by appvd, G-8,
Councilman Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call G-9 & G-10
vote, with the exception of items G-8, G-9, and G-10, which Spec Call
were considered under the Special Call portion of the G-14 remvd
Agenda. Item G-14 was removed from the Agenda by staff. by staff
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1993, Min appvd
and the regular adjourned meeting of May 24, 1993, were
approved as written.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-056
APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR bdgt trnfrs
1992-93 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE.
3. Request of the Azusa Police Officers Association (APOA) APOA rqst to
to be recognized as a bargaining unit for the upcoming be recognized
1993-94 negotiations was approved and staff was bargaining
directed to begin negotiations. unit
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4. On May 25, 1993, members of the Personnel Board Revisions to
unanimously approved revisions to the classification CSO Class &
specification sheet of Community Services Officer (CSO) specs
relating to Training and Requisite Abilities. Adoption
of the revisions were approved as submitted.
7. On June 12, 1993, the City and O.S.C.O. Chemical Waste Hazardous
Management, Inc. will jointly participate in household Waste Clean -
hazardous waste clean-up program and have decided that up 6/12/93
both parties will share in the expenses. The
estimated cost of the program is anticipated at
$18,000. An expenditure of not -to -exceed $15,000 was
approved for services in hazardous waste removal.
S.
5. The Light and Water Department has developed the
Industrial
9.
Industrial Energy Appraisal Program to perform energy
Energy Apprai
10.
analyses of large industrial customers in the City.
The purpose of the program is to provide technical
sal Program
'
information to customers about the energy efficiency
City Facil
and associated cost saving potential of energy saving.
Entrance Dr
Azusa's Program has been developed as part of a larger
Retrofit
industrial program with member utilities of the Power
Louis T.
Agency of California (PAC).
Gabriel, Inc.
6. The Public ',Forks Department has received four proposals
Chemical
to perform environmental services at the City Yard
Waste Mngmt
facility. The 1992-93 fiscal budget allocated funds
to remove
within the Capital Improvement Projects to remove the
hazardous
remaining hazardous waste at 809 N. Angeleno. The
waste Cty
proposal submitted by Chemical Waste Management, Inc.,
Yrd
in the amount of $8,253.00, was accepted.
7. On June 12, 1993, the City and O.S.C.O. Chemical Waste Hazardous
Management, Inc. will jointly participate in household Waste Clean -
hazardous waste clean-up program and have decided that up 6/12/93
both parties will share in the expenses. The
estimated cost of the program is anticipated at
$18,000. An expenditure of not -to -exceed $15,000 was
approved for services in hazardous waste removal.
S.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
9.
SPECIAL CALti ITEM.
Spec Call
10.
SPECIAL CAL=. ITEM.
Spec Call
11.
Bid opening vas held in the Office of the City Clerk on
City Facil
May 25, 1993, for City Facilities Entrance Door
Entrance Dr
Retrofit One bid was received. The project was
Retrofit
budgeted through CDBG funds in the amount of $25,000.
Louis T.
Due to the particular detailed installation/conversion
Gabriel, Inc.
needs, an additional $4,050 was required from the
General Fund. The contract was awarded to Louis T.
Gabriel, Inc., and the additional amount for the
project was approved.
12. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA.
13. City Treasurer's Report as of April 3C, 1993, was Treas Rpt
received and filed.
14. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of
warrants by the City were adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-057
ALLOWING C:RTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 93-058
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call
Mr. Art Morales addressed item regarding the selection of an A. Morales
Architect for Design of the new Light & Water Office comments
Building questioning where the funds are coming from for the
project.
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Utilities Director Hsu responded detailing the history of
the development of the Light & Water Office Building
project. He stated that the project was approved in last
year's CIP budget and the Request for Proposals were
approved by Council on May 3, 1993. Further, that there is
a great need for the building partly due to the acquistion
of the Azusa Valley Water Company. He also addressed the
status of electric and water rate increases in the past
which have been minimal.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Alexander and carried* by roll call to award the contract
for design and engineering of the proposed Light & Water
Office building to Wolff/Lang/Christopher Architects, Inc.,
in the amount not -to -exceed $166,000; and authorize its
execution. Councilwoman Madrid dissenting.
Councilwoman Madrid addressed item regarding the development
of an ordinance to control safety hazards at parks. She
wondered whether there was another avenue to control the
hazards other then an ordinance.
City Attorney Barbosa advised that there was no other way to
control the safety hazards at parks except through the
adoption of an ordinance.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Alexander and carried* by roll call that staff be directed
to develop an ordinance prohibiting golf activities, hard
ball play on city parks, (except in designated areas), and
roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, or other wheeled
toys or vehicles on any City tennis courts. Councilwoman
Madrid abstained.
Councilwoman Mad,;:4-d congratulated employee listed for
step increase/per^-snent status recommendation. It was then
moved by Counci:.oman Madrid, seconded by Councilman
Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve
Human Resources Action Items.
10. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows:
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS
RECOMMENDATIONS
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
A. Cawte, Com Imp Insp
NEW APPOINTMENTS
None.
PROMOTIONS
None requested.
SEPARATIONS
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
None.
Step 5
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06/04/93
EFFECTIVE
Util Dir Hsu
comments
Design &
engr L&W
bldg
Wolff/Lang/
Christopher
Architects
Madrid
comments
Cty Attny
advised
Develop Ord
approved
Congrats to
cty emplys
Pers Items
Step inc./
perm status
Step inc
continued
Appointments
Promotions
Terminations
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene CRA
AT 8:25 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:13 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
7INANCING 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
Ord.
93-010
AMENDING
SECTIONS 5.12.087 (a) AND (b) OF THE AZUSA
Rmvg
rummage
MUNICIPAL
CODE REMOVING THE TERM "RUMMAGE SALE" AND
sale/app fee
ELIMINATING
THE APPLICATION FEES FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
temp
pmts
OBTAINED BY
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Discussion was held regarding Section 3, (b) of the proposed Discussion
ordinance and it was amended by striking the words "may" and
"be".
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses to
waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Reso uphldg
unanimously carr sd by roll call to continue action on dec pub nuis
proposed resolutiQni upholding the declaration of a Public continued
Nuisance for th,.- property located at 813 West Gladstone
Street, Azusa.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Sched Items
PUBLIC HEARING - to consider a request to allow a zone Pub Hrg
change from a C2 (Restricted Commercial) to C3 (General Zone Change
Commercial) by Fishman -Covert Partnership, for the property 310-330
located at 310-330 North Citrus Avenue (College Center), Citrus
Zone Change #Z-93-2.
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 May 20, 1993.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir
stating that the proposed zone change has been submitted by comments
the property owner in order to permit a greater range of
uses to be established at a shopping center.
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff Discussion
zagarding permitted uses in the C2 zone versus C3 zone.
' 'r. Howard Covert, representative of Fishman -Covert H. Covert
artnership, addressed Council advising of contemplated uses comments
in the shopping center.
Further discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff Discussion
regarding conditionally permitted uses in the C3 zone and
the fact that Council will be able to review and consider
Conditional Use Permits for approval.
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion A. Morales
in opposition in some types of uses in the C3 zone. comments
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Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Hrg clsd
Madrid and unanimously* carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Zone Change
Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve Z-93-2,
Zone Change No. Z-93'-2, as recommended by the Planning appvd
Commission.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - to consider an amendment to Title Cont Pub Hrg
19 (The Zoning Chapter) of the Azusa Municipal Code relating Revised def
to the establishment of revised definitions for secondhand secondhand
stores. (Code Amendment #170) stores
The Mayor declared the Hearing re -open. Hrg re -opened
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir
stating that the zoning code currently states that any comments
business, other than an antique store, which sells "any"
used or secondhand merchandise is considered to be a
secondhand store. The amendment would allow a business to
have an inventory of up to 258 used merchandise without
being defined as a secondhand store.
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff Discussion
regarding types of businesses that would fall into the
category of selling some used inventory, and also how the
City would regulate such a business. They would be
regulated at the time of application for a business license
or through the complaint procedure.
Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue commenting on the C. Cline
258 cut off point. comments
Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue inquiring how this would A. Morales
Laffect wrecking yards. It was noted that they were would comments
not be affected.
Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman
Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman
Madrid and carried* by roll call to approve Code Amendment
No. 170. Councilman Alexander dissenting.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY. COUNCIL
Discussion was held regarding a feasibility study for
establishing a Fire Department Consortium between the cities
of Azusa and Covina. Concerns were raised regarding the
possible closure of the Fire Station on Sierra Madre.
Assistant Fire Chief Gary Lockhart and staff advised that
depending on how the State Budget cuts are administered, it
is premature to access when, or which, if any, Fire
Stations will be closed. Staff also advised :hat a study is
being conducted regarding the feasibility of contracting
vire services with another agency, which will be brought
crack to a later meeting.
'Ir. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his view on the
.,tudy of establishing a Fire Department Consortium with
other cities.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council in favor of establishing a
Fire Department Consortuim with other cities.
Hrg clsd
Code Amend
#170 appvd
0th/Bus/Cncl
Discussion
Fire Services
A. Morales
comments
R. Legault
comments
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Proc to
unanimously* carried by roll call that a proclamation be UCLA students
prepared for UCLA students and Chancellor Young commending Chancellor
them for settling the strike.
06/07/93 PAGE SIX
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses
and unanimously* carried by roll call to recess to Closed
Session to discuss the following:
Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Matters.
Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9),
Azusa Rock Operations, and Musharbash v. City of Azusa.
TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:10 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 10:49 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:48 P.M.
CITY // CLERK C/
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-059
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-011
* Indicates Councilman Naranjo absent.
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Clsd Sess
Recess
Reconvened
Adj ourn