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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 4, 1987 - CCy� CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 4, 1987 - 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 Call to order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of the Invocation St. Frances of Rome Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Assistant City Administrator Fuentes, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Utilities Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, Associate City Planner Watrous, Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen, Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. Ceremonial NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 was Consent Cal approved by motion of Councilman Cruz, seconded by appvd - F-3 Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call F-11 & F-12 vote, with the exception of Items F-3, F-11 and F-12, which Special Call were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 20, 1987 Min appvd were approved as written. 2. Application for leave to file late claiim - City of Lv to file Azusa v. Julie Jones for alleged injuries sustained due late claim to traffic collision occurring May 28, 1986, was J.Jones denied. (denied) 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Special Call 4. Claim v. City by Juanita Foods, A California Claim v.Cty Corporation, for alleged financial losses due to Juanita asserted false press releases on January 3rd and 4th, Foods 1987, was denied and referred to City's Claims Administrator. 5. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ grntng CUP recommendations were approved for the following: perm status FISH CANYON ROAD (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. C- NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE 440) . C. Lopez Step 4 04/29/87 Specs appvd to be lift equipped to handle wheelchairs. This van D. Woodson Perm Stat/Step 2 04/16/87 will replace an older less serviceable vehicle, and be transit van M. Trejo Step 4 05/07/87 specifications were approved and the City Clerk was C. Brewer Step 3 05/03/87 directed to advertise for bids. ' F. Chavez PermStat 05/04/87 P. Foley Step 2 05/03/87 C. Grogan Step 2 05/03/87 C. Kunkler Step 2 04/14/87 D. Mata Step 2 05/05/87 M. O'Toole Step 2 05/01/87 J. Sullivan PermStat 05/04/87 K. Tripp Step 2 05/03/87 6. The Light Department requires six transformers in three Waive frml different sizes, for backup stock and for new bidding & construction projects scheduled in the very near purch trans - future. Quotations are on file from four major formers manufacturers on all three sizes, from other orders that were quoted on within the past five months. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase one 75 KVS single phase and two 167 KVS single phase trans- formers from Wesco at a cost of $7,655.12, and three 150 KVA three phase transformers from R.T.E. Corporation at a cost of $11,712.00. Recommendations are based on load loss information that is used to determine the lowest overall lifetime operating cost. 7. Appointment of Victoria Doyle to the position of Appt. V. Reserve Police Officer, effective May 5, 1987, was Doyle approved. 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8225 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH SECURITY PACIFIC BANK FOR agmt w/ HOUSING REHABILITATION FINANCING SERVICES. Security Pacific Bnk This is termed as a "Lump -sum Drawdown" agreement with Security Pacific Bank for the purpose of funding low interest home improvement loans through the Community Development Block Grant Program. 9. The appointment of Ed Beterbide to the position of Appt. E. probationary meter reader, effective May 5, 1987, was Beterbide approved contingent upon successful completion of a physical examination. 10. The resignation of Mrs. Carol Dacey, Customer Service Resign. C. Representative III, effective May 29, 1987, was Dacey 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 12. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Special Call Special Call 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8228 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO KITTY grntng CUP ' KELLY/FERRARIS TRUCKING FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1850 C-440 FISH CANYON ROAD (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. C- 440) . 14. Specifictions have been prepared for a para transit van Specs appvd to be lift equipped to handle wheelchairs. This van for para - will replace an older less serviceable vehicle, and be transit van funded through 'Proposition 'A' funds. The specifications were approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 05/04/87 PAGE TWO THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Adj to CRA ' 7:40 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:35 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. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res CONTINUED ITEM - VARIANCE CASE NO. V-928 - SABINO GIRON for Cont.Item premises located at 300 W. Durant Street. Var. V-928 Two separate resolutions were presented for Council perusal Two separate regarding Variance Case V-928. One resolution granting the resos - deny - variance and one resolution denying the variance. ing or appvng Councilman Latta offered the resolution denying! the variance, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. denying DENYING A VARIANCE TO SABINO GIRON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT V-928 300 WEST DURANT STREET (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-928). (failed) Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCIL14EMBERS: COOK, 15. A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE Joint Res. ABSENT: COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ACTING IN BEHALF OF GENERAL #8229 re: Mayor Moses then offered the COUNTY PURPOSES FUND, CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION San Dist #22 DISTRICT, FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT AND THE BOARD OF propty tax DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF THE revenues COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE GOVERNING BODIES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22. When new areas are annexed into the County Sanitation District, it is required that all affected agencies determine the amount of property tax revenues to be exchanged between the agencies. 16. Project No. 708, traffic signals at Donna Beth Avenue Notice of and Gladstone Street, has been completed and accepted Comp. Proj by the City Engineer and the County Department of 708 Public Works (Macadee Electric). The project was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. 17. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #Is warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: 8230 & 8231 Warrants A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Adj to CRA ' 7:40 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:35 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. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res CONTINUED ITEM - VARIANCE CASE NO. V-928 - SABINO GIRON for Cont.Item premises located at 300 W. Durant Street. Var. V-928 Two separate resolutions were presented for Council perusal Two separate regarding Variance Case V-928. One resolution granting the resos - deny - variance and one resolution denying the variance. ing or appvng Councilman Latta offered the resolution denying! the variance, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. denying DENYING A VARIANCE TO SABINO GIRON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT V-928 300 WEST DURANT STREET (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-928). (failed) Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCIL14EMBERS: COOK, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Moses then offered the variance, entitled: LATTA CRUZ, MOSES resolution granting 05/04/87 PAGE THREE the A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A VARIANCE TO SABINO GIRON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 300 WEST DURANT STREET (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-928). Moved by Mayor Moses seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: ---117 Res. #8232 granting V-928 Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. #2351 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING establishing CHAPTER 3.08 RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE AND SERVICE fees for CHARGE/REVENUE COST COMPARISON SYSTEM. services Moved by Councilwoman Avila. seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 156 (STANDARDS FOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTERS) Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: Res. #8233 ctfying neg dec for Amend. #156 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING SECTIONS 19.22.040, 19.24.040, 19.26.020, appvng Amend. 19.27.020, 19.28.020, 19.32.020, 19.34.030, 19.48.030 AND #156 19.48.070 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTERS (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 156). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: 05/04/87 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2350 AMENDING SECTION 11.60.020 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE re: riding RELATING TO THE RIDING OF BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS AND OTHER bicycles, WHEELED TOYS IN BUSINESS AREAS AND PUBLIC ASSEMBLY AREAS etc. in bus. WITHIN THE CITY. areas Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. #2351 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING establishing CHAPTER 3.08 RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE AND SERVICE fees for CHARGE/REVENUE COST COMPARISON SYSTEM. services Moved by Councilwoman Avila. seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cruz offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CODE AMENDMENT NO. 156 (STANDARDS FOR RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTERS) Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: Res. #8233 ctfying neg dec for Amend. #156 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING SECTIONS 19.22.040, 19.24.040, 19.26.020, appvng Amend. 19.27.020, 19.28.020, 19.32.020, 19.34.030, 19.48.030 AND #156 19.48.070 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTERS (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 156). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: 05/04/87 PAGE FOUR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 15.04.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODE CONCERNING CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. Section 207 of the Building Code was inadevertently deleted in 1984. Proposed ordinance would reinstate this section, which would provide a regulatory remedy to insure that drastic changes in building occupancies would require a new certificate of occupancy to insure compliance with building and fire regulations. Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st rdg Ord re: certifi- cates of occupancy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 840-880 Zone change SOUTH VINCENT AVENUE FROM R3A (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO Z-258 R3C (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z- 258). Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Rdg waived unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Ord. intro - carried by roll call to place the Ordinance upon its first duced reading and introduce. Councilmembers Avila and Cruz dissenting. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Amendment to the Cont.Pub Hrg Azusa Municipal Code - Amendment No. 155, revised Amend. #155 development standards for apartments. The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Testimony was received from Mr. Ed Seidner and Mr. Joe Angiuli in opposition to the proposed conditions as set forth by the Planning Commission as well as the moratorium regarding apartment building in the City and requested that Council revoke the moratorium. Mr. Harry Stemrich addressed the Council and felt that the moratorium should be continued for a longer period of time. Mr. Mike Falletta addressed the Council as a member of the Planning Commission and as a private citizen and requested that proposed Amendment be referred, once again, to the Planning Commission for further studies and revisions in as much as the Planning Commission felt that they had not sufficient time to properly present this item to Council. Hrg reopened Testimony from Ed Seidner, J. Angiuli, H. Stemrich, M. Falletta Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing and & referred refer the matter back to the Planning Commission to re- back to Ping evaluate their original recommendations, with special Comm. emphasis given to soliciting input from the local apartment developers. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of John L. Grigolla, et al, and Pub Nuis Appl Steven Grigolla, for premises located at 947 W. Gladstone No. 87-129 (mailing address) - 907 W. Gladstone (Assessor's address) - Case No. 87-129. Property was declared a Public Nuisance on April 1, 1987, due to zoning violations involving unlawful use of the entire property and building violations for unpermitted construction. 05/04/87 PAGE FIVE y5 -/ The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk Hrg opened administered the Oath to Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, Oath to Code who gave testimony regarding the nuisance. Enf. Off. Testimony was received from Mr. Steven Grigolla in this Testimony frm matter and he requested that he be given an extension of appellant time to abate the nuisance, and relocate. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded unanimously carried by roll call to Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded unanimously carried by roll call retain the right to recover damages allowing appellant one year to abate Attorney was directed to prepare the by Councilman Latta and Hrg closed close the Hearing. by Councilman Latta and Deny appeal to deny the appeal and allowing 1 to the City; further yr to abate the nuisance. The City necessary document. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Maria M. Grigolla, for premises Pub Nuis Appl located at 451 S. Aspan Avenue - Case No. 87-130. No. 87-130 Property was declared a Public Nuisance on April 1, 1987, due to zoning violations involving unlawful use of three- quarters of the property for commercial uses and storage buildings. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Hrg opened Testimony was given by Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel with Testimony regard to the nuisance. frm staff Testimony was given by Mr. Steven Grigolla, for appellant & appellant Mary M. Grigolla, his sister, and advised that this property was behind his property on Gladstone and that both areas were used in conjunction with his business, and that additional time was also needed. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and Deny appeal unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and allowing 1 retain the right to recover damages to the City; further yr to abate allowing appellant one year to abate the nuisance. The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary document. The City of Azusa is scheduled to host the general AMC waived membership meeting of the Independent Cities Association on re: alcohol May 21, 1987 at the new Senior Center. It was requested @ Cty propty that the restriction against serving alcoholic beverages 'on fr ICAA mtg City property be waived and that authorization be given to & purch of purchase wine and wine glasses for this meeting, at a cost wine & not to exceed $600.00. glasses After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila, -and carried by roll call to approve said request in conjunction with the Independent Cities Association general meeting. Mayor Moses dissenting. Announcement was made that the following term of office Expiration expirations for Boards and Commissions would be effective of terms of ,June 30, 1987: office for One position - Cultural and Historical Landmark various Bds & Comms. Commission Two positions - Library Commission One position - Parks and Recreation Commission Two positions - Planning Commission 05/04/87 PAGE SIX Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that all interested residents could file applications at the City Administrator's Office and that the deadline for receipt of applications be June 1, 1987. Upon receipt of all applications the Council would set a time and date for interviews. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mr. Henry Barbosa, attorney for appellant Jose E. Rodriguez, addressed the Council regarding his client's variance and conditional use permit applications. He requested that reconsideration be given of the proposed denial of these matters and possibly grant his client seven years to abate the problem or remove existing kitchen facilities. After discussion, Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING A VARIANCE TO JOSE E. RODRIGUEZ FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1049 WEST THIRD STREET (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-929). Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: App deadline 6/1/87 Special Call H. Barbosa addsd Cncl re: V-929 & C-439 Res. #8226 denying V- 929 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8227 DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO JOSE E. RODRIGUEZ FOR denying CUP PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1049 WEST THIRD STREET, AZUSA, C-439 CALIFORNIA (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE C-439). Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mr. Rafael Guzman addressed the Council regarding his R. Guzman request for leave to file late claim for alleged loss of addsd Cncl personal property when arrested on August 29, 1986. City re: lv to Clerk Solis acted as interpreter for Mr. Guzman who only file late spoke Spanish. claim After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta to deny request. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call to deny request for leave to file late claim however, that the Police Department be requested to make another search for Mr. Guzman's property, and if not found to reconcile the matter. Councilmen Cook and Latta dissenting. 05/04/87 PAGE SEVEN Deny req. (failed) Deny req. & refer to Pol. Dept. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Discussion was held regarding a donation to the City of Discussion re Hope and/or placement of an ad in their Second Annual 24 donation to Hour Team Marathon Program. Mr. Robert Hall was to address Cty of Hope this item but was not in attendance at the meeting. It was consensus that if monies were to be granted that funds not be used for animal research. After further discussion to ascertain if funds had been budgeted for this item, Councilman Cruz and Mayor Moses advised that they would personally donate the $200.00 amount to the City of Hope. Mr. John Petersen, President of the San Gabriel Canyon Cabin Owners, addressed the Council and advised that theirs was a new organization and that their goal was to return the canyon to the tranquil canyon that it was before. He advised of problems they had been experiencing with thefts, burglaries and substance abuse in the canyon. It was consensus of Council that the Police Department work with their organization in any way feasible to help alleviate some of the problems they are experiencing. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Mayor Moses & Cncl Cruz to donate funds J. Petersen addsd Cncl re: probs in canyon Police to wrk with their org. Oth.Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Cnclwmn Avila carried by roll call that Councilwoman Avila be appointed appt. Mayor Mayor Protempore for the ensuing year. Councilman Cook Pro -tem dissenting. 'Discussion was held regarding the progress of the Roger's Toyota auto dealership. No action taken by Council. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that the City go on record as opposing proposed new waste to energy project in the City of Irwindale; further that if the project does go through, that the City of Azusa be the intervenor to the project. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that resolutions/plaques be prepared for all members of the Steering Committee for the City's Centennial Celebration; further that when completed they be invited to attend a Council meeting for presentation. Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: Roger's Toyo- ta disc. Oppose waste proj. in Irwindale Reso/Plaque fr Steering Centennial Comm. membrs A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO Res. #8234 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MAY 4, 1987 PURSUANT TO THE Closed Sess PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (C). Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:21 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 11:00 P.M. Reconvened 05/04/87 PAGE EIGHT 4a 7 Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:02 P.M. CITY LERR NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8235 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2352 j .05/04/87 PAGE NINE Adjourn