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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 16, 1993 - CC (2)J CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 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 Assistant Reverend Brian Edwards of the Foursquare Gospel Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Acting Interim City Attorney Barnes, 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 Engineer Abbaszadeh, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Call to Ordei Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Chief of Police Nelson introduced the visiting Police Intro Police Officials from Zacatecas, Mexico, Sub Comandante Agustin Officials Me: Caldera, and Jefe de Servicios de la primer seccion de Policia, Felipe de Jesus Juarez Landeros. Councilmembers welcomed them to Azusa. The entire Council presented a proclamation to Chief of Proc to COP Police Byron Nelson in honor of twenty-five years of service Nelson 25 yri to the City of Azusa. Service Councilman Naranjo presented a proclamation to Police Proc to M. Officer Mark Horeczko in recognition of his services to the Horeczko City as a Community Service Officer. Councilman Alexander presented a plaque to Mrs. Eva Subia Plaque to for over 14,600 hours of volunteer service to the Police E. Subia Department. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mrs. Kathy Southern addressed Council presenting a video tape on environmental dust. Pub.Prtc. K. Southern comments No. Lyn Van Kuilenburg addressed Council regarding L. Van Kui- environmental dust and the various studies that have been lenburg conducted, further requesting that the Council research comments methods to lower dust particulates in the air in Azusa. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed Council requesting the status of the second opinion of the Rock Quarry Operation. He was advised that it would be presented at the next Council meeting. He also voiced concerns, stating that the quarry may not be adhering to the conditions of its Conditional Use Permit and questioned who was responsible for the enforcement of the CUP as well as the EIR. J. McJunkin comments Community Development Director Bruckner responded stating Comm Dev Dir that it is the City's responsibility to make sure conditions response are met and is also the lead agency in assessing the EIR, he detailed methods for monitoring the Rock Quarry. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding Discussion conditions of the CUP, measuring of particulates in the air, participation of AQMD, a proposed ordinance regarding limits on dust, and possible study of all areas and sources for dust particulates in the air, not just the Rock Quarry. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion A. Morales regarding the old Mc Donalds building as a historical site, comments an extension of time for the Tapatio Taco stand to move its site, qualifications for exemption of assessment fee for seniors, and the new resolution regarding rules of conduct for Council meetings. Mayor Moses responded providing three categories for Moses exemption from the assessment fees which were: a person response sixty-two years or over, a person that is low income, and, a handicapped person. He also stated that five minutes for public participation is adequate time for persons to address an issue. Councilman Alexander responded suggesting that the City Alexander research a strong ordinance relating to the preservation of comments historical sites in the City. Mr. Burt Law addressed Council thanking all envolved with B. Law repair work performed on streets and sidewalk in his comments neighborhood. He further stated that there is a need to replace dying trees in the same area. Ms. Lyn Van Kuilenburg again addressed Council offering L. Van Kui- additional comments regarding her research and contacts with lenburg other agencies regarding environmental issues. comments Councilman Naranjo responded stating that the City does not Naranjo have control over other agencies and has complied response with regulations relating to environmental issues with regards to Azusa Rock. Mrs. Darlyene Garofalo addressed Council in favor of D. Garofalo a safety ordinance restricting and/or monitoring of comments pedestrian traffic in the canyon area. Mr. Tom Sheedy, representative of Azusa Rock, addressed T. Sheedy Council advising that there are several permits from several comments agencies that are being complied with by Azusa Rock, further that there have not been recent violations. He offered further information regarding the monitoring station, specific tests by AQMD and positive aspects of the Rock Quarry. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd G-3, Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call and G-8, vote, with the exception of items G-3 and G-8, which were Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of July 26th, the Min appvd regular meeting of August 2nd, and the special meeting of August 9th, 1993, were approved as written. 2. Ranco Corporation, the contractor for Foothill Notice of Improvements, completed the project in accordance with Completion the plans and specifications on July 30, 1993. The Ranco Corp project was accepted as complete; the Notice of Foothill Completion was approved and authorization was given to Improvements have same recorded. 08/16/93 PAGE TWO 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 4. Azusa staff has been working with the Los Angeles Department of Public Works, LACTC, and the Cities of Arcadia, Duarte, Glendora, Irwindale, LaVerne, Monrovia, and San Dimas to secure regional grants to synchronize traffic signals. The following resolution was adopted: 10. Nomination of Mr. Jose Torres as the Azusa Unified J. Torres, re School District's representative to the Parks and from AUSD Recreation Commission was approved. P&R Comm 11. Final Parcel Map No. 23608 pertaining to the Final Parcel subdivision of property located at the north-west Map No. 23608 corner of the intersection of Fifth Street and Virginia Fifth & Vir- Avenue, by the owner, Deutsch Company, was approved and ginia it recordation was authorized. 12. 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-C106, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 93-C107 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilwoman Madrid addressed item relating to an easement granted by Foothill Vista Mobile Home Park, to expand the sidewalk on the west side of Citrus Avenue, south of Foothill Boulevard, for pedestrian purposes. She commended City Engineer Nasser Abbaszadeh and the Architectural Barriers Commission for their participation in resolving problems on that sidewalk. Councilwoman Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: 08/16/93 PAGE THREE Spec Call Madrid comments A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 93-C104 ' CALIFORNIA, CONSENTING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORTION Irwindale as OF IRWINDALE AVENUE FROM THE FOOTHILL FREEWAY TO part of Sys- GLADSTONE STREET WITHIN SAID CITY AS PART OF THE SYSTEM tem of Highwy OF HIGHWAYS OF THE COUNTY OF IAS ANGELES. 5. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on Bid open August 9, 1993, for furnishing and installation of Project LD93- Underground Electric Conduits, Project LD 93-03. Three 03. Undrgnd bids were received. The project was budgeted in 1993- Elect 94 CIP. The contract was awarded to Kelbey Conduits construction Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $295,000.00, and its execution was authorized. 6. The City currently contracts with the Human Services Handyman Agmt Consortium for its Minor Home Repair (Handyman) Program. The program is funded with Community Development Block Grant funds. The renewal of the agreement was approved and its execution was authorized. 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C105 E DESIGNATING LABOR DAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1993, AS "TRY 9/6/93 Try AMERICA DAY," IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. America Day 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 9. Employment Agreement between the City of Azusa and Mr. for service as the Operator of the San Emplymt Agmt w/D. Berry Donald Berry, Gabriel River Water Committee, was approved and its execution authorized. 10. Nomination of Mr. Jose Torres as the Azusa Unified J. Torres, re School District's representative to the Parks and from AUSD Recreation Commission was approved. P&R Comm 11. Final Parcel Map No. 23608 pertaining to the Final Parcel subdivision of property located at the north-west Map No. 23608 corner of the intersection of Fifth Street and Virginia Fifth & Vir- Avenue, by the owner, Deutsch Company, was approved and ginia it recordation was authorized. 12. 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-C106, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 93-C107 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilwoman Madrid addressed item relating to an easement granted by Foothill Vista Mobile Home Park, to expand the sidewalk on the west side of Citrus Avenue, south of Foothill Boulevard, for pedestrian purposes. She commended City Engineer Nasser Abbaszadeh and the Architectural Barriers Commission for their participation in resolving problems on that sidewalk. Councilwoman Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: 08/16/93 PAGE THREE Spec Call Madrid comments A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C103 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE Grant of Ease RECORDING THEREOF. ment Moved by Councilman Madrid, 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, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for step increase/permanent status recommendation, promotional appointments, and new appointments, and bade farewell to employee ending his employment with the City. It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 8. Human Resources EMPLOYEE STEP RECOMMENDATIONS Action Items were INCREASE AND approved as follows: PERMANENT STATUS NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE J. Crawford, Step 5 08/09/93 S. Hunt Step 5 08/17/93 J. Lopez Step 5 08/21/93 T. Smith Step 5 08/09/93 A. Peterra Step 5 08/21/93 M. Torres Step 5 08/14/93 R. Scholes Permstat/2 08/17/93 E. Ditsler Permstat/2 08/17/93 P. Lavin Step 4 08/05/93 NEW APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE K. Bailey, Jailer, pending N. Hui, Engr Associate 08/01/93 T. McKemy, Cust SVS Rep II 08/01/93 PROMOTIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION J. Lopez, Pol Off Trnee pending P. Dennis, Pol Off Trnee pending SEPARATIONS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE R. Delgadillo, Pol Off 08/11/93 THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:42 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:43 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Congrats to Cty emplys Pers Items Step inc./ perm status Appointments. Promotions Terminations Convene CRA Reconvene No bus IDA THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. 08/16/93 PAGE FOUR ORDINANCES/BPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord./Spec.Res AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE •CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 93-014. AMENDING SECTION 19.27.020 (ff) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE revised uses PERTAINING TO REVISED PERMITTED USES IN THE CBD ZONE (CODE CBD Zone AMENDMENT NO. 195) AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid 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 Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C108 DENYING AN APPEAL BY PEDRO & LOUIS VALENCIA AND NERCES Dnyng appl YEPREMIAN OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY Valencia/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-93-5 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN Yepremian P-93-52. Moved by to waive Councilman Dangleis, further reading seconded by Councilman Naranjo and adopted by the following vote adopt. Resolution passed and of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS MADRID, NARANJO, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE NDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - regarding the adoption of a Resolution of Necessity for the acquisition Pub Hrg of Electrical Distribution Facilities from Southern California Edison. Adopting reso.. of Necessity The Mayor affidavit declared the Hearing of proof of publication open. The City Clerk read the Hrg Open published of notice of said Hearing in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune 1993. on August 5, Director of Utilities Hsu addressed the Hearing stating that Dir of Util the purpose of the Hearing is to acquire the electrical Hsu distribution facilities located north of Arrow Highway and east of Citrus Avenue from the Southern California Edison Hearing. He advised that SCE had been informed of the Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony solicited Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Hrg clsd Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to close Hearing. the ,Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY REQUIRE THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS AND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES IN FEE FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AND ALL USES APPURTENANT THERETO; AND THAT THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR A MORE NECESSARY PUBLIC USE. 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: 08/16/93 PAGE FIVE Res. 93 -Clog Necessity to acquire ctrn Utility Esmts, etc. f AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that a resolution be adopted to support the proposal by Cal -Poly Pomona and Hughes Aircraft Company for conversion of missile facility to an International Technology Venture Center. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING THE JOINT PROPOSAL BY CAL -POLY POMONA AND HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY CALLING FOR CREATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY VENTURE CENTER. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses 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 Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENTS 8:49 P.M. ['I NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-C111. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-015. 08/16/93 PAGE SIX Oth/Bus/Cncl Prepare reso Cal Poly Res. 93-C110 Support Internation- al Technology Venture Cntr Adjourn