HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 1, 1994 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 1, 1994 - 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 Alexander called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend LeRoy of the Assembly of God Church.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO,
BEEBE,ALEXANDER
NONE
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson,
Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza,
Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director
Cervantes, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office Specialist Hernandez.
' 4�,�REMONIAL Ceremonial
Ms. Peggy Martinez, President of the Azusa Sister City Committee introduced Intro Sister City
students of the Azusa -Zacatecas Youth Exchange. The Mayor and City Council Youth Exchange
welcomed the students from Zacatecas and presented them with gifts. P. Martinez
The entire Council presented a proclamation to Dr. Cliff Hamlow in recognition of Proc to C.
his services as Chairman of the Azusa Drug and Gang Task Force. Hamlow
The entire Council presented a plaque to Jacque Duncan in recognition of her Plaque to J.
services as President of the Chamber of Commerce. Duncan
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Items M-5 &
carried by roll call that following the Public Participation section of the agenda, I4a. to be
items regarding the American Legion, M-5, and Presentation by Geographies, I4a, held after Pub
be brought forward for discussion and handling. Part.
Pub Part.
The following persons addressed Council in favor of large scale bingo operation Various
lproposed by the American Legion, and the waiver of the Municipal Code comments
requirements. pertaining to occupancy of the building for a 6 month period prior to re: American
use for Bingo: Chuck Nine, Frank Carner, Marshall, Eric Javenau, and Donna Legion Bingo
Longtin.
Mr. Carlos Hunter addressed Council requesting late submission of application for C. Hunter
Boards and Commissions. He was advised that his application would be accepted. Commissions
Ms. Jacque Duncan addressed Council with an update on the Azusa Landfill, its J. Duncan
permits to accept solid waste, Tribune article regarding lawsuit by San Gabriel comments
Valley Municipal Water District lawsuit against the Landfill, recycling program, soil
recycling, and the proposed Materials Recycling Facility, (MRF).
Ms. Kathy Southard addressed Council requesting improved monitoring of the Azusa K. Southard
Rock and Owl Rock quarries. She cited specific areas and incidents that she Comments
personally witnessed that need monitoring.
Community Development Director Bruckner provided report regarding the American
Legion's proposed bingo operation. He advised that the Municipal Code does not
cover large scale bingo operation and advised that if Council is considering large
scale bingo, he suggested the bingo ordinance be amended to revise performance
standards and institute limits. He advised that the Owner Participation Agreement
between the Agency, and Price Club, restricts the usage of the old price club
building to retail at this time. He recommended that the bingo ordinance be re-
drafted to address the impact of large scale bingo, to advise the American Legion to
revise its proposal to reflect the City Attorney's concerns that the proposal does not
meet State or City requirement for conducting bingo, and to advise the American
Legion to find an alternative location.
Com Dev Dir
comments
American Legion
Bingo
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding environmental, Discussion
social impact, the owner participation agreement, and parking provisions, if the
proposed large scale bingo operation is approved.
Moved by Mayor Alexander to approve waiver six month occupancy requirement Motion to waive
for the operation of bingo by the American Legion. Motion died for the lack of a six month rqrmt
second. t (died)
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and carried Amend Bingo Ord.
by roll call to direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Azusa Bingo Ordinance to
be reviewed by the City Attorney, incorporating the ideas presented in the staff
report; advised the American Legion to revise its proposal to reflect the City
Attorney's concerns; and advise the American Legion to find an alternative location
to the old Price Club building, with Staff assisting where possible. Mayor Alexander
dissenting.
D. Hassett
Ms. Dawn Hassett, partner of Geographies, addressed Council and audience Geographies
presenting the final marketing brochure with inserts. Mrs. Vera Mendoza, Executive Brochure
Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Hank Bode also addressed Council
in support of the Agency's efforts to promote business retention and business
attraction efforts.
A short recess was held to give the those in attendance a closer look at the marketing
brochures and also to have refreshments.
Recess
TIME OF RECESS: 8:20 P.M.
Reconvened
Tl -IE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 8:30 P.M.
08/01/94 PAGE TWO
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously Spec Call
carried by roll call that items M-1 and M4 be brought forward for discussion and
handling at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Variance No. V-94-8 and Precise Plan of Pub Hrg
Design No. P-94-55, Martha Kouyoumdjian/JMA Properties, 1123-1173 East Alosta Martha's Kitchen
Avenue.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of the Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 21, 1994.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the Com Dev Dir
Planning Commission has approved a request to increase the total wall sign area for comments
a shopping center. As a condition of approval, one of the tenants was allowed to
have a "can" wall sign instead of the channel letter sign required for all other tenants
within the center. The City Council has appealed the variance to reconsider the
condition.
Discussion was held between Mayor Alexander and staff regarding other methods to Discussion
change signs in a shopping center besides through a variance.
Councilmember Hardison advised that he had compared other shopping center signs Hardison
and is in favor of a uniform sign requirement in all shopping centers. comments
Ms. Sharon Meyer, representative of JMA Properties addressed Council advising that S. Meyer,
Martha's Kitchen is located in a corner area of the shopping center and wanted to be JMA Properties
able to put more lettering on their sign, but, due to the short lease and the cost
hardship for channel lettering they are currently using a banner and are requesting to
use the less costly "can" sign, which the owners have approved contingent upon the
City's approval. The other request was to increase the signage for the whole
shopping center by 20%, instead of the small signs currently used.
Mr. Ressa Medelli, owner of Subway Sandwiches, addressed the Hearing in favor of R. Medelli
increasing wall signage for the entire shopping center. comments
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Hrg clsd
unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
After additional Council comments it was moved by Councilmember Beebe, Allow inc
seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to allow sign areas
increase of the total wall sign areas for the shopping center.
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and carried Deny variance
by roll call to deny the variance with respect to the can sign. Mayor Alexander and
Councilmember Madrid dissenting.
PUBLIC HEARING - regarding the proposed Assessments for Landscaping ad Pub Hrg
Lighting District and Fire Suppression Benefit District for fiscal year 1994-95. Assessments
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 23,
1994. He also advised that thirty letters were received in opposition to the Fire
Suppression Benefit, eleven letters were received in opposition to the Landscape and
Lighting District and that one letter was received in favor of both districts.
08/01/94 PAGE THREE
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the
purpose of the Hearing is to receive and consider any public testimony, for or
against, concerning the levy and collection of fees for the assessment districts. He
advised that the Engineer's Reports set forth descriptions of the improvements, the
boundaries of the assessment districts, as well as the proposed assessments for the
upcoming fiscal year and that there are no changes proposed from the last fiscal year
for the Landscape and Lighting District and cited the slight increase in the Fire
Suppression assessments. He further cited the criteria for exemption from the
assessment which were: 1) the individual shall have reached the age of 62 on or
before June 30, of the fiscal year immediately prior to the fiscal year covered by the
Engineer's Report, 2) the individual shall be certified as handicapped by the Azusa
Light and Water Department (based on Social Security criteria), 3) the individual
shall be certified as "low-income" using standards developed by the Azusa Light and
Water Department (based on L.A. County criteria), and 4) Organizations classified
as exempt from taxation under Chapter 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Testimony was solicited, but none was received.
Com Dev Dir
comments
Test. solicited
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and carried Hrg clsd.
by roll call to close the Hearing. Mayor Alexander dissenting.
Mayor Alexander voiced his opposition to the assessment fees. Alexander
comments
Councilmember Naranjo and Councilmember Beebe offered comments in favor of the Naranjo/Beebe
assessment fees. comments
Councilmember Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
FOR THE 1994-1995 FISCAL YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH "CITY OF
AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1
(COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE)" PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING
AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972.
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO,
BEEBE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT DATED JUNE 1, 1994, AND
ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A CITYWIDE FIRE
SUPPRESSION BENEFIT ASSESSMENT ON THE UTILITY ROLL TO FUND
FIRE SUPPRESSION SERVICES. FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 AND
ANNUALLY THEREAFTER.
08/01/94 PAGE FOUR
Res. 94-C 107
Community
Maint Fee
Res. 94-C108
Fire Assessment
Fee
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of
the Council:
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1994, were approved as Min appvd
written.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C103
APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR bdgt trnfrs
1993-94 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE.
3. Formai bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and Purchase van
the purchase of a 1994 F-350 Super Cargo Van from Burch Ford was approved to be used by
in the amount of $20,753.75. The Van will be utilized by the Human Services consortium
Consortium of West Covina pursuant to the agreement it has for City services.
4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
5. 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 Annual Street
State Highway Code. The result is the Annual Street Report, which then Report
becomes the basis of the City's audited financial statement of transactions. The
Director of Finance was authorized to execute the contract for the preparation
of the Annual Street Report.
6. Plans and specifications were approved for "Fifth Street Improvements", and
the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. This is a federally funded Plans & specs
project through the Community Development Block Grant as administered by 5th Street
Los Angeles County. Improvements
7. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works as the project
administrator for the LA County Flood Control District requested permission to
construct and maintain a storm drain line under Azusa Ave. and San Gabriel
Canyon road in the City. The Flood Control District will bear the cost in its
entirety. The following was approved: 1) Permission to LA County to occupy
and use Azusa streets to construct, operate, and maintain Sanazusa drain,
2)approve LA County's developed plans and specifications and authorize
County to proceed with the construction, 3) waive construction permit fees, 4)
not to hold the County of LA accountable for the expense of relocation,
alteration, modification of this project, once installed, necessitated by future
street improvements, realignments, alteration, or reconstruction.
08/01/94 PAGE FIVE
County to
construct and
maintain storm
drain
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO,
BEEBE
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
The CONSENT
CALENDAR consisting of Items I through 16 was approved by
Consent Cal.
motion of
Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and
appvd, Items
unanimously
carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-4 and G-9,
G-4 & G-9,
which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
Spec Call
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 1994, were approved as Min appvd
written.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C103
APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR bdgt trnfrs
1993-94 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE.
3. Formai bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and Purchase van
the purchase of a 1994 F-350 Super Cargo Van from Burch Ford was approved to be used by
in the amount of $20,753.75. The Van will be utilized by the Human Services consortium
Consortium of West Covina pursuant to the agreement it has for City services.
4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
5. 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 Annual Street
State Highway Code. The result is the Annual Street Report, which then Report
becomes the basis of the City's audited financial statement of transactions. The
Director of Finance was authorized to execute the contract for the preparation
of the Annual Street Report.
6. Plans and specifications were approved for "Fifth Street Improvements", and
the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. This is a federally funded Plans & specs
project through the Community Development Block Grant as administered by 5th Street
Los Angeles County. Improvements
7. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works as the project
administrator for the LA County Flood Control District requested permission to
construct and maintain a storm drain line under Azusa Ave. and San Gabriel
Canyon road in the City. The Flood Control District will bear the cost in its
entirety. The following was approved: 1) Permission to LA County to occupy
and use Azusa streets to construct, operate, and maintain Sanazusa drain,
2)approve LA County's developed plans and specifications and authorize
County to proceed with the construction, 3) waive construction permit fees, 4)
not to hold the County of LA accountable for the expense of relocation,
alteration, modification of this project, once installed, necessitated by future
street improvements, realignments, alteration, or reconstruction.
08/01/94 PAGE FIVE
County to
construct and
maintain storm
drain
8. The blanket purchase order for KIM Engineering in the amount of $25,000, for Blanket P.O.
fiscal year 1994-95, was approved. The Water Division has various KIM Engr.
engineering projects as part of its Capital Improvement Program, to which KIM
Engineering service will be charged to these specific budgeted projects.
9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
10. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and Purchase of
authorization was given for the purchase of two (2) 8" Turbo Compact Fire 2 Turbo Compact
Service Water Meters from Sensus Technologies at a cost of $8,130.73 each. Fire/meters
11. Specifications for a three year pest control service contract were approved and Spec Pest
the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. control sys
12. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on July 25, 1994, for National Elect.
Project No. 94-01, Window Replacement at the Civic Auditorium. Two bids Contractors/Aud
were received. The contract was awarded to National Electrical Contractors, Window replace -
low bidder, in the amount of $18,782.00. ment
13. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on July 25, 1994, for Air -Ex Air
Heating and Air Conditioning Services for a three year contract. Two bids Conditioning
were received. The contract was awarded to Air -Ex Air Conditioning, Inc., Services
low bidder, in the amount of $3,900.00.
14. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30; 1994, was received and filed. Treas Rpt
15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C104
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE Dest Fin Reds
FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
16. 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. 94-C105
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 106
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
Special Call
Councilmember Hardison request clarification regarding purchase of chlorine and Hardison
carbon dioxide gas for the new pool. comments
Community Services Director Guarrera responded stating the chlorine and carbon Com Svs Dir
dioxide gas will be purchased for the season. He also advised that the grand opening response
went well, the pool hours are one to three and six to eight, six days a week and cost
is under 12yrs, .50; 13-17yrs, .75; and 18yrs and over $1.50, and double the
amounts for use of the slide.
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Purchase of
unanimously carried by roll call to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Chlorine &
Municipal Code and award the purchase of the Chlorine from Inter Valley Pool Carbon Dioxide
Supply of Azusa, for a not to exceed price of $10,000 and award the purchase of the Gas
carbon dioxide gas from Standard Service Company, for a not to exceed price of
$7,000.
08/01/94 PAGE SIX
Councilmember Madrid congratulated employee listed for permanent status/step Congrats to
increase. It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded. by Employee
Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human
Resources Action Items.
9. EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Item
Margaret Delano
VID17514,474 I IMP
Step 5
07/02/94
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE Cncl/CRA convene
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:30 P.M. jntly
CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC IC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Int Pub Hrg
Disposition and Development Agreement with HLC Construction, Inc. DDA/HLC
The Harlan Lee project, consisting of 41 first time buyer homes, located at the
northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and San Gabriel Avenue is proposed to be
amended to include the sale of Agency owned remnant parcel to be improved with a
public street, two first time buyer homes including Agency financing, reduction of
Agency;y second trust deed financing and changing the name of the developer to the
Lee Group.
Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed the Hearing detailing the project from Dir CRA
its inception as well as the proposed amendments to the Disposition and Development comments
Agreement.
Discussion was held between Councilmembers/Directors and staff regarding the two Discussion
new additional units, the toxic waste cleanup and the elimination of trash compactors
in the units.
Mr. Jeff Lee, developer for the project, addressed Council/Boardmembers J. Lee
responding to their concerns and answering questions as posed. comments
Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Test solicited
Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hrg clsd
Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
08/01/94 PAGE SEVEN
Mayor/Chairman Alexander addressed the issue expressing his opposition to the Alexander
project. oppose
Councilmember/Director Hardison voiced his concerns regarding a portion of the Hardison
specifications of the project. City Administrator/Executive Director Garcia concerns
responded stating that Council/Boardmembers concerns would be considered between
staff and the developer and would be brought back to be handled at another time.
Councilmember/Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Jnt Res. Amend
AND THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE DDA/Lee
CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE Group
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PURSUANT TO Res. 94-C110
THAT CERTAIN AMENDMENT TO DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT Res. 94-R44
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND LEE GROUP, INC.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Hardison, seconded by Councilmember/Director
Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of the Council/Agency:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: MADRID, HARDISON,
NARANJO,BEEBE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recessed/
CONTINUED AT 10:20 P.M. CRA cont.
THE REDEVELOPMENT RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL CRA recess/
RECONVENED AT 11:10 P.M. Cncl convene
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA No Bus
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT RECESS AS THEA SA PUBLIC APFA No Bus
FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
ORDINANCESISPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos
Mayor Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 94-014
AMENDING CHAPTER 15.40 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED Amending
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL INSPECTION. Rental Inspection
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further
reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
08/01/94 PAGE EIGHT
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO,
BEEBE, ALEXANDER
NONE
NONE
Sched Items
PUBLIC HEARING - on Zone Change No, Z-94-1, Variance No. V-94-6, Precise Pub Hrg
Plan of Design No. P-94-44 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 23905, Bernardo Carpio, B. Carpio
215 East Sierra Madre Avenue.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 21, 1994,
Community Development Director addressed the Hearing stating that this is a request Com Dev Dir
to change the zoning of a parcel developed with two single-family homes from RA to comments
Ria and to split the property into two lots. The width of the new lots would be less
than the required 80 feet in the Rla zone. He advised that Planning Commission
could make the required findings and recommended approval of the request.
Mr. Bernardo Carpio, the applicant, addressed the Hearing responding to a question B. Carpio
posed by Councilmember Madrid, stating that he has no concrete plans for the comments
property at this time.
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously Hrg clsd
carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Zone Chng, Var,
unanimously carried by roll call to approve Zone Change, Variance, Precise Plan of PPD & Ten
Design and Tentative Parcel Map, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Map appvd
Mayor Alexander left the Council table and abstained from the following matter due Alexander left
to a possible conflict of interest. cncl table
PUBLIC HEARING - on Multi -family Housing revenue refunding of Bonds (Pacific Pub Hrg
Glen Apartments Project). Bonds
The Mayor Pro -Tem declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit Hrg open
of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Tribune on July 15,
1994.
Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed the Hearing stating that the current CRA Dir
owners of the Pacific Glen Apartment Project located on Alosta Avenue are comments
requesting the City to refund outstanding bonds issued in 1985. The proposed bond
issuance is not to exceed $19,430,000 to refinance the 320 unit multi -family rental
housing project. He stated the owner, CNA Insurance Companies, will pay for all
bond refinancing costs. In addition, at bond closing they will provide a $50,000
administrative fee to the City to pay for staff and legal costs and will provide an
annual administrative fee of .125% which will be equal to approximately $24,291.
Further, they will preserve 64 low and moderate income units for an additional 6
years to the year December 1, 2000. If the bonds are not redeemed at that time, the
low and moderate income units can be extended to the year 2015.
08/01/94 PAGE NINE
Testimony was solicited, but none was received.
Test. solicited
Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and carried Hrg clsd
by roll call to close the Hearing. Mayor Alexander abstaining.
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid, and carried Move forward
by roll call, to direct staff and participating parties involved in the bond issuance to with bond
move forward with the bond issuance process. Mayor Alexander abstaining. process
Mayor Alexander returned to the Council table.
Alexander rind
INFORMAL HEARING - to receive and consider any objection from affected Informal Hrg
property owners and to confirm weed abatement costs. Weed Abatement
In January, 1994, a protest hearing was held and a resolution was adopted declaring
weeds on certain parcels as a public nuisance. The agreement between the City and
the County Agricultural Department authorized them to abate said weeds. The
declaration list with charges, for properties which were abated, was presented.
The City Clerk advised that Mr. Dennis K. Vinopal was in attendance at the meeting City Clerk
to answer questions. comment
Testimony was solicited, but none was received.
Test solicited
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously Weed Abatement
carried by roll call to confirm the weed abatement costs. cost confirmed
Oth Bus/Cncl
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and failed by roll Motion to
call that City Attorney be directed to take action to review proposed San Gabriel direct CA
Valley Municipal Water District's lawsuit against Azusa Reclamation Landfill, to review Azusa
take action to prevent continuation of the Landfill and to prevent the new use of Landfill lawsuit
sterilized contaminated soil. (failed)
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously Plaque for
carried by roll call that a plaque be prepared in honor of Zack Padilla, to be Zack Padilla
presented by Council at the "Zack Padilla Day", on August 13, 1994, at the Olympic Day 8/13
Auditorium.
Heated discussion was held among Councilmembers and City Attorney regarding the Discussion
confidentiality of closed session matters.
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and Motion to adjourn
unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn the meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and previous motion
carried by roll call to rescind previous motion to adjourn. Mayor Alexander did not rescinded
vote.
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried Motion to recess
by roll call to recess. Mayor Alexander dissenting.
08/01/94 PAGE TEN
TIME OF RECESS: 11:41
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 11:46
Recess
Reconvened
Additional discussion was held among Councilmembers and City Attorney regarding Discussion
the confidentiality of closed session items. clsd session
Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING Res. 94-C109
THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT ALL "GET TOUGH ON CRIME" Get Tough
BILLS. on Crime
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO,
BEEBE, ALEXANDER
NONE
NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA
JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 12:04 A.M. convened
Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Closed Sess
Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to closed session to discuss
the following:
Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) 229 S. Azusa Avenue, Greg
Johnson.
TIME OF RECESS: 12:05 A.M.
RECONVENED: 12:16 A.M.
Recess
Reconvened
Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Staff to negotiate
Beebe and carried by roll call to direct staff to negotiate agreement with Greg Agmt G. Johnson
Johnson. Mayor/Chairman Alexander dissenting.
Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:18 A.M.
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