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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 2, 1993 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa net 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 Ms. Ginny Dadaian, Administrative
Analyst of the City of Azusa.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
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, Superintendent
of Public Works Pedroza, Administrative Analyst Dadaian,
Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City Treasurer
Talley, City Clerk Solis, Acting Deputy City Clerk
Hernandez.
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
None.
Pub Part
Mr. Art West addressed Council presenting a comparison of A. West
the budget, square mileage, number of employees and street comments
mileage between the cities of Azusa and Glendora. He voiced
concerns regarding the management of Azusa's budget.
Councilman Naranjo and City Administrator Garcia responded Naranjo &
stating that the comparison between the Cities of Glendora Cty Admin
and Azusa given by Mr. West is not an accurate response
representation, and invited Mr. West to meet with the City
Administrator to discuss his concerns.
Mr. Burt Law addressed Council requesting that the trees on
Edith Ann Dr. be replaced with Myrtle trees in order to
alleviate the problems the roots are causing to water,
sewer lines and sidewalks. The matter was referred to the
Park and Recreation Commission, Superintendent of Public
Works, and the City Administrator for handling.
Ms. Brenda Gibson addressed Council with complaint
regarding the noise level of Ice Cream Truck vendors.
Chief of Police Nelson responded stating that there are
problems with the current ordinance governing the issue of
excessive noise and it is being reviewed and will be
presented with amendments at a later date.
B. Law
comments
B. Gibson
comments
COP Nelson
response
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Allow video
unanimously carried by roll call to allow Mr. Jim McJunkin tape/McJunkin
to show a five minute video on environmental dust.
Mr. Jim McJunkin presented the tape and addressed the issue
J. McJunkin
questioning why the City is not doing anything with the
comments
problem of dust particulates.
Ms. Lyn Van Kuilenburg addressed Council requesting the
L. Van Kui-
status of the second opinion being conducted on the Azusa
lenburg
Rock Quarry Operation. City Attorney Barbosa responded
comments
stating that he did not have a status report at this time.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expression his opposition
R. Legault
to the noise and possible dangers regarding ice cream
comments
trucks.
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his
A. Morales
appreciation to cable television, thanking all who attended
comments
the community meeting held by the Chief of Police, and
announcing the Educational Forum to be held by Assemblywoman
Hilda Solis,
[I
Mr. Kit Kjelstrom representative of Owl Rock Products,
addressed Council with comments regarding the video tape
filmed by Mr. Mc Junkin, stating that he has no knowledge of
where the film was taped and questioned other aspects of the
presentation. He further advised that Azusa Rock Quarry is
highly regulated by AQMD.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 9 was
approved by motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by
Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of item G-3. G-6, and G7, which
were considered under the Special Call portion of the
Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 19, 1993,
were approved as written.
K. Kjelstrom
comments
Con Cal
appvd, G-3,
G-6, & G-7,
Spec Call
Min appvd
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C97
APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Bdgt trnfrs
1993-94 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE.
3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
4. Every year a representative of the Controller of the
State of California audits the financial transactions
of the City of Azusa pertaining to Section 2151 of the
State Highway Code. The result is the Annual Street
Report. Authorization was given to the Director of
Finance to execute the contract for preparation of
the Annual Street Report.
5. With the recent acquisition of the Azusa Valley Water
Company, the City has become holder of the greatest
number of votes on the San Gabriel River Water
Committee. The Committee has employed Donald Berry as
the water systems operator; for many years Azusa
Valley Water Company has been the billing agent for
administering his payroll and committee expenses.
The Agreement between the San Gabriel River Water
Committee and the City to administer the payroll and
benefits provided to Mr. Berry was approved.
6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
8. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 1993, was
received and filed.
9. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of
warrants by the City were adopted and entitled:
08/02/93
PAGE TWO
Spec Call
Annual Street
Report
Agmt w/San
Gabriel River
Water Commit-
tee/D. Berry
Spec Call
Spec Call
Treas Rpt
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C99 &
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 93-C100.
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Spec Call
Councilman Dangleis addressed item regarding the Golden Days GD street
Street Dance, inquiring whether the Golden Days Committee Dance
was aware of the proposed event. questions
'Director of Community Services Guarrera responded stating Dir Comm Svs
that the Golden Days Committee was consulted and is in favor response
of the event.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
and unanimously carried by roll call that request of Senior
Center Staff and Chamber of Commerce Planning Committee to
host an "Old Town Street Dance" as part of the Golden Days
festivities be approved. The event will include Dalton
Avenue closure from south of the Senior Center parking lot
to north of the City Hall parking lot: that permission be
granted to allow the serving of alcohol and that a BBQ be
included as part of the festivities. The event will be on
Saturday, October 2, 1993, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Ms. Brenda Gibson addressed the issue requesting more
information regarding the serving of alcohol at the event.
GD Street
Dance appvd
B. Gibson
comments
Director of Community Services Guarrera responded stating Dir Comm Svs
that alcohol will be controlled and served in a response
designated area.
On May 3, 1993, the Agency approved an OPA with ARV
ARV Retire -
Retirement Villas, Inc., for the rehabilitation of the
ment Villas,
Park Project at 200 East Gladstone. To secure
Inc./rehab
additional affordable units, the City and ARV are interested
Hermitage
'Hermitage
in pursuing a tax exempt bond issue for the project. The
Park Prj
bonds will be secured solely by the project with no
financial obligation of the City or Agency. Staff
recommended the following: (1) Financial Advisor -Whipple,
Kinsell and Company; (2) Bond Counsel -Jones, Hall, Hill and
White; co -bond Counsel Barbosa, Garcia, and Barnes, and (3)
Underwriter -Saybrook Capital Corporation.
Mr. Art Morales addressed item regarding the Hermitage Park A. Morales
Project requesting that the community be kept apprised of comments
the project and changes if any should occur.
Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C98,
APPOINTING FINANCIAL ADVISOR, UNDERWRITER, AND BOND COUNSEL appvg fin
FOR PURPOSES OF CERTAIN FINANCING PROPOSED TO BE UNDERTAKEN team
BY THE CITY.
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,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for Congrats to
step increase/permanent status recommendation, and also Cty empls
congratulated Juana Hernandez, new Office Specialist II in
the City Clerk's Office, and bade farewell to Katherine
Alcaino, Planning Technician, who accepted a position with
the City of West Covina.
08/02/93 PAGE THREE
It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by
Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to
approve Human Resources Action Items.
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
J. Hernandez, Off Spec II pending
Promotions
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
None requested.
SEPARATIONS Terminations
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
K. Alcaino, Ping Tech. 07/29/93
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene jntly
AGENCY AT 8:10 P.M. w/CRA
'Proposed Resolution amending sections 3 and 5 of Resolution Rules of ordr
No. 92-C40 regarding rules of order for the conduct of City for conduct
Council and Agency Board meetings. @ meetings
Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue requesting an A. Morales
explanation of the proposed resolution. comments
City Attorney/General Counsel responded stating that the Cty Atty/
amendment would be to combine all public oral participation Gen Cncl
to the beginning of the meeting to address items on or off comments
the agenda, to increase the individual speaking time from
three to five minutes, and overall public participation from
one half hour to one hour.
Mr. Morales thanked the Council/Boardmembers for the A. Morales
additional two minutes for public participation. comments
Councilwoman/Director Madrid advised him that all comments Madrid
would be moved to the beginning of the meeting and would be comments
limited to five minutes.
Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue requesting C. Cline
clarification of certain sections of the resolution. comments
'City Attorney/General Counsel responded clarifiying that Cty Atty/
items to be discussed should read "on or off the agenda" and Gen Cncl
"once only," and advised Council/Boarmembers to amend the comments
section as such.
Councilwoman/Director Madrid requested that a certain Madrid
sentence in the proposed resolution reading, "No member of comments
the Council, Staff or public shall remove an item from the
Consent Calendar for the purpose of reading out loud the
Consent Calendar item as listed on the Agenda or reading out
loud the staff report for a Consent Calendar item" be
deleted from the resolution.
08/02/93 PAGE FOUR
6. Human Resources Action Items were approved as
follows:
Pers Items
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT
STATUS
Step inc./
RECOMMENDATIONS
perm status
NAME STATUS
EFFECTIVE
K. McMath, Com Svs Off. Step 4
07/23/93
G. Dent, Line Mech. PermStat
08/01/93
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Appointments
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
J. Hernandez, Off Spec II pending
Promotions
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
None requested.
SEPARATIONS Terminations
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
K. Alcaino, Ping Tech. 07/29/93
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene jntly
AGENCY AT 8:10 P.M. w/CRA
'Proposed Resolution amending sections 3 and 5 of Resolution Rules of ordr
No. 92-C40 regarding rules of order for the conduct of City for conduct
Council and Agency Board meetings. @ meetings
Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue requesting an A. Morales
explanation of the proposed resolution. comments
City Attorney/General Counsel responded stating that the Cty Atty/
amendment would be to combine all public oral participation Gen Cncl
to the beginning of the meeting to address items on or off comments
the agenda, to increase the individual speaking time from
three to five minutes, and overall public participation from
one half hour to one hour.
Mr. Morales thanked the Council/Boardmembers for the A. Morales
additional two minutes for public participation. comments
Councilwoman/Director Madrid advised him that all comments Madrid
would be moved to the beginning of the meeting and would be comments
limited to five minutes.
Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue requesting C. Cline
clarification of certain sections of the resolution. comments
'City Attorney/General Counsel responded clarifiying that Cty Atty/
items to be discussed should read "on or off the agenda" and Gen Cncl
"once only," and advised Council/Boarmembers to amend the comments
section as such.
Councilwoman/Director Madrid requested that a certain Madrid
sentence in the proposed resolution reading, "No member of comments
the Council, Staff or public shall remove an item from the
Consent Calendar for the purpose of reading out loud the
Consent Calendar item as listed on the Agenda or reading out
loud the staff report for a Consent Calendar item" be
deleted from the resolution.
08/02/93 PAGE FOUR
Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution, as amended,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, STATE Res. 93-C101
OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 3 AND 5 OF RESOLUTION 92-40 Rules of Ord
REGARDING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL AND for Conduct
AGENCY BOARD MEETINGS. as amended
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis
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: ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director Dangleis offered a Resolution, as amended,
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 93-R44
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3 AND 5 OF RESOLUTION Rules of Ord
92-R19 REGARDING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY for Conduct
COUNCIL AND AGENCY BOARD MEETINGS. as amended
Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Madrid 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: ALEXANDER
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONTINUED AT 8:20 P.M.
'THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:23 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY AT 8:24 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL
AT 8:25 P.M.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled:
Cncl recessed
Reconvened
IDA/no bus
Convene APFA
Reconvened
Ord./Spec.Res
AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
1st Rdg Ord
AMENDING SECTION
19.27.020 (ff)
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
permitted
PERTAINING TO REVISED PERMITTED
USES IN THE CBD ZONE (CODE
uses in CBD
AMENDMENT NO. 195)
AND APPROVING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION.
zone
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis
and unanimously carried to waive further reading and
introduce the ordinance.
'Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff Discussion
regarding proposed resolution upholding the declaration of a
Public Nuisance for property located at 813 West Gladstone
Street. It was noted that the Public Nuisance Hearing was
closed on April 19, 1993, and the appellant was given two
years to comply with provisions of the Municipal Code. It
was also noted that if the appellant wished to pursue
further alternatives with the property, he should approach
the Planning Commission.
Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled:
08/02/93 PAGE FIVE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C102
DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE DECLARATION OF A PUBLIC Denying appl
NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 813 WEST GLADSTONE STREET, 813 W. Glad-
AZUSA, CALIFORNIA: CASE NO. 92 -2046 -AC. stone
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:
SCHEDULED ITEMS
DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER
NONE
NONE
MOSES
Sched Items
INFORMAL PROTEST HEARING - on weed abatement charges for Infml Hrg
certain vacant and unimproved parcels with the City of Weed Abmt
Azusa.
Councilman Naranjo voiced concerns regarding the high costs Naranjo
listed for certain property owners and if notices were sent comments
advising them of the hearing.
Mr. Dennis Vinopal, representative of the County Weed
Abatement Program, responded stating that many charges are
high because the property has been cleared of weeds many
times during the year. He detailed the process of the weed
abatement program. Further, stating that the notice of
charges was posted by the.City.
Further discussion was held between Mr. Vinopal and
Councilman Naranjo regarding the process and reason for
higher charges for certain properties. Mr. Vinopal advised
that the charges will be placed on the property owner's tax
bill and that they are notified before the property is
cleared and the property owners do have the option to clean
the property themselves. He further advised that the City
could notice the property owners individually if it
wishes, but the County is not required to do so.
Councilman Naranjo continued to voice concerns regarding
the noticing process conducted by the County.
D. Vinopal
Cc Weed Abate
meet Prgrm
response
Discussion
Naranjo
comments
City Attorney Barbosa responded detailing the weed abatement Cty Attny
program process and the rights of property owners to protest response
the charges.
Additional discussion was held between Councilmembers and Add'1 dis
Mr. Vinopal regarding the requirements and responsibilities
of the County and City to notify property owners of the
Hearing and charges. Councilman Naranjo voiced concerns
that he sees no evidence that shows affected property owners
were notified personally of the protest hearing. Councilman
Dangleis questioned the deadline to approve the charges list
submitted by the County. Mr. Vinopal responded that he
thought it was September 1st, but was not sure.
After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hrg Cont to
Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously 8/16/93
carried by roll call to continue action on the matter to
August 16, 1993, in order for property owners to be
personally notified of the Hearing.
CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Anne Bentley for the Cont Pub Nuis
property declared a Public Nuisance on June 8, 1993, at 1203 Appl/1203 N.
N. Pasadena Avenue, Azusa. Pasadena
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir
stating that the item was continued in order to allow comments
Council to review pictures and evaluate a site plan of the
08/02/93 PAGE SIX
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
SCHEDULED ITEMS
DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER
NONE
NONE
MOSES
Sched Items
INFORMAL PROTEST HEARING - on weed abatement charges for Infml Hrg
certain vacant and unimproved parcels with the City of Weed Abmt
Azusa.
Councilman Naranjo voiced concerns regarding the high costs Naranjo
listed for certain property owners and if notices were sent comments
advising them of the hearing.
Mr. Dennis Vinopal, representative of the County Weed
Abatement Program, responded stating that many charges are
high because the property has been cleared of weeds many
times during the year. He detailed the process of the weed
abatement program. Further, stating that the notice of
charges was posted by the.City.
Further discussion was held between Mr. Vinopal and
Councilman Naranjo regarding the process and reason for
higher charges for certain properties. Mr. Vinopal advised
that the charges will be placed on the property owner's tax
bill and that they are notified before the property is
cleared and the property owners do have the option to clean
the property themselves. He further advised that the City
could notice the property owners individually if it
wishes, but the County is not required to do so.
Councilman Naranjo continued to voice concerns regarding
the noticing process conducted by the County.
D. Vinopal
Cc Weed Abate
meet Prgrm
response
Discussion
Naranjo
comments
City Attorney Barbosa responded detailing the weed abatement Cty Attny
program process and the rights of property owners to protest response
the charges.
Additional discussion was held between Councilmembers and Add'1 dis
Mr. Vinopal regarding the requirements and responsibilities
of the County and City to notify property owners of the
Hearing and charges. Councilman Naranjo voiced concerns
that he sees no evidence that shows affected property owners
were notified personally of the protest hearing. Councilman
Dangleis questioned the deadline to approve the charges list
submitted by the County. Mr. Vinopal responded that he
thought it was September 1st, but was not sure.
After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman Hrg Cont to
Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously 8/16/93
carried by roll call to continue action on the matter to
August 16, 1993, in order for property owners to be
personally notified of the Hearing.
CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Anne Bentley for the Cont Pub Nuis
property declared a Public Nuisance on June 8, 1993, at 1203 Appl/1203 N.
N. Pasadena Avenue, Azusa. Pasadena
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir
stating that the item was continued in order to allow comments
Council to review pictures and evaluate a site plan of the
08/02/93 PAGE SIX
property. The issue is a room addition that was approved in
the 1960's with a stipulation that a door be installed, but,
that stipulation did not appear as part of the record, the
door was never installed. After a hearing conducted by
the City, it was determined that a door be installed and
that the rear room addition not be used as a second dwelling
unit.
Councilmembers posed questions, which Mr. Bruckner responded Questions &
to relating to the installation of a door between the room answrs
addition and main house.
Mrs. Anne Bentley, the appellant, addressed the issue Mrs. Bentley
advising that as long as she owns the property she will not comments
utilize the room as a second dwelling, further providing
personal reasons why she wished the home to remain as it is.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed the issue in favor of the appeal. R. Legault
Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue stating that if there C. Cline
was no record requiring the door between the room addition comments
and main house, then the house should remain as is.
Community Development Director Bruckner responded stating
that the requirement is noted in the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting in 1961, but was inadvertantly ommitted
from the resolution listing the conditions. He also
advised that the door was not the main concern, but there
was a need to insure that the room addition not be utilized
as a second dwelling unit.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call
to deny the appeal and uphold the order to abate to the
extent that the rear unit room addition not be used as a
second dwelling unit and that the stove be removed from that
room so that there is no kitchen facility. Councilwoman
Madrid dissenting.
Comm Dev Dir
comments
Hrg clad
Appl denied/
order to
abate upheld
with stipula-
tions
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Nerces Yepremian/Jack & Jill's Pub Hrg
Bar, for a request to relocate a previously established beer Jack & Jill's
& wine bar into a new retail center on the property located bar.
at 680 East Alosta Avenue. Conditional Use Permit No. C-93-
5 and Precise Plan of Design No. P-93-52.
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 July 22, 1993,
further, the property was posted on July 15, 1993.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Com Dev Dir
stating that this was an application to relocate a comments
previously established beer and wine bar into a new retail
center and that the Planning Commission had denied the
request due to the proximity to residential areas, and the
Azusa Pacific University campus, and due to potentially
dangerous traffic situations. Further, that the Azusa
Police Department had indicated that a number of unwanted
activities, such as public drunkenness and distrubing the
peace, were a chronic problem with the bar until the day it
closed at the previous location.
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff Discussion
regarding the reasons the bar had closed its doors at the
previous location. It was established that the reason he
left the building was because the property owner had allowed
the building to deteriorate and a court order mandated the
business owner to leave the building.
08/02/93 PAGE SEVEN
Chief of Police Nelson addressed the Hearing voicing strong
opposition to the relocation of the bar stating that there
have been numerous Police problems including public
drunkenness, people fighting, stabbings, and even a killing.
He stated that the Police Department had responded to
problems at the bar seventy-nine times during a fourteen
month period. Further, that it would be a blight on the
community and he suggested that the bar not re -open at this
location.
'Further discussion was held between Councilmember Alexander
and Chief of Police Nelson regarding a letter received from
the property owner of the proposed new location, stating
that the Police Department had no problems with the bar
itself, but with bars in general. Chief of Police Nelson
reiterated that he is opposed to this specific bar due to
the numerous problems that have existed there.
Mr. Nerces Yepremian, owner of property of the proposed new
location of Jack & Jill's Bar, addressed the Hearing stating
that in his research and conversation with personnel at the
Police Department he found that many past incidents at the
bar were due to Police checks and not call outs, further
that the bar experienced many problems when previous owners
were operating it, and less problems since the current
owners, the Valencia's, have operated the bar. He stated
that he was told that current problems were average. He
advised that steps were taken to try and alleviate problems
by having a security guard at the location during peak
operating hours. He further advised of steps he would take
to insure that the bar would not have a negative impact at
the new location.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing in opposition to the
appeal and operation of the bar.
Ms. Diane Bealy addressed the Hearing in opposition to the
operation of the bar at the new location.
Mr. Luis Valencia, son of the tenant owner, addressed the
Hearing in favor of the bar and the relocation.
COP Nelson
comments
Discussion
N. Yepremian
comments
A. Morales
comments
D. Bealy
comments
L. Valencia
comments
Mr. Michael Hoi, representative of leasing office of the M. Hoi
new location, addressed the Hearing in favor of the bar at comments
the new location.
Additional discussion was held between Councilmembers and Add'1 dis
staff regarding zoning requirements for pool halls, and
concerns regarding the well-being of the community.
Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the Hearing in opposition to the C. Cline
appeal and the relocation of the bar. comments
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg clad
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Appl denied
Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the
appeal and uphold the denial of Conditional Use Permit No.
C-93-5 and Precise Plan of Design No. P-93-52, as determined
by the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING - on the final adoption of Assembly Bill AB Pub Heg
939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. AB939
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 July 22, 1993.
City Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed the Hearing Admin Analyst
presenting the final plan of AB 939 and introducing Mr. Paul Dadaian
comments
08/02/93 PAGE EIGHT
1
Waters of Eugene Tseng and Associates, consultants who
compiled the Plan for the City of Azusa.
Mr. Paul Waters of Eugene Tseng and Associates, addressed
the Hearing providing an overview and executive summary of
the goals and objectives to divert 25% of trash by the year
1995 and 50% by the year 2000 by way of recycling. He
explained that the plan prepared by Eugene Tseng and
Associates consists of a solid waste general analysis,
composting and green waste components, source reduction,
public relations conponents and cost and source of funding
conponents. All information is contained in the Source
Reduction and Recycling Element and the Household Hazardous
Waste Element prepared by the consultant. These documents
will be submitted as Azusa's plan to comply with AS 939, the
California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989.
P. Waters,
Eugene Tseng
& Associates
presentation
Councilman Alexander questioned the cost per year to Alexander
implement the program. Mr. Waters advised that comments
the cost would be approximately $700,000 per year and that
60% would be the curbside recycling program but all would
not be paid by the City of Azusa.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing expressing his opinion
and concerns regarding recycling.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Hearing expressing his opinion
and concerns regarding recycling.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman
Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the plan as
submitted.
A. Morales
comments
R. Legault
comments
Hrg clad
AB 939 Plan
appvd
Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos addressed Council Forintos
providing options to be considered for the future comments
expenditure of $46,000 in Community Development Block Grant CDBG Funding
Funds. His options included the Library administered
Literacy Program and uniforms for Lee School.
Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding the
Literacy Program and a program that would aid the community
with social problems, such as gangs. It was suggested that
Council and the School District meet to discuss the needs of
both entities. After further discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and
carried by roll call that $13,729.00 of the CDBG Funds be
utilized for a part-time person in the Library and that the
remaining balance be utilized for the possible restoration
of a School Resource Officer Program. Councilman Alexander
dissenting.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Discussion
PT Lib appvd
& poss Re-
source Offr
Oth/Bus/Cncl
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Plqs to
and unanimously carried by roll call that plaques be Moritz &
'prepared for Lyle Moritz and Victor Subia, outgoing Planning Subia
Commission members, in honor of their service to the City.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Clsd Seas
Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to
Closed Session to discuss the following:
Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Matters.
TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:50 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 11:20 P.M.
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Recess
Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Adjourn
unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:21 P.M.
Y CLERV
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