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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 5, 1988 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1988 - 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 Reverend David Johnson of the Village Covenant Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Chief of Police/Assistant City Administrator Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Utilities Director Hsu, City Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Spindel, Redevelopment Manager Steel, Redevelopment Project Analyst Katchen-Gall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Resolution commending Manuel Alva for his years of service to the City was not presented as Mr. Alva was not in attendance at the meeting. Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial M. Alva not present for Resolution The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items i through 13 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilwoman Avila, seconded by appvd, F-1 as Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call amended vote. Item F-1 was approved as amended. 1. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 14th, Min appvd the regular meeting of June 20th and the adjourned regular meeting of June 22, 1988, were approved as amended. ' 2. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on June 27th for Project No. 764-88, Slauson Park Irrigation Improvements. One bid only was received from Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. The sole bid was rejected as it did not allow for an adequate comparison with other bids. The City Clerk directed to return the bidder's bid bond and to re -advertise for bids. 3. On December 21, 1987, the Council approved a "going out of business" sale for Sav-0n Furniture for a 30 day period, which could be extended an additional 30 days upon a letter of request. It appears that Sav-On Furniture is still doing business and many complaints have been received. Applicant is again requesting an extension of the sale through the month of September. Re -bidding for Proj. 764-88 Going out of bus. sale extension for Sav-On Furn. denied The request to continue the sale was denied; with the possibility of a permit being granted, upon receipt of application, for the month of September, 1988, only. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE ' J. Jacobs Step 4 07/07/88 A. Ortiz Step 3 07/06/88 M. Powell Step 2 07/05/88 5. Plans and specifications for the remodeling of the sprinkler system at Memorial Park have been prepared and reviewed by staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission. The existing system is in need of continual repairs due to its age and hydraulic water pressure design rather than electricity for valve actuation. This project is part of the City's Park Beautification Project and is funded through the Park Development account. The plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. Emp step inc. perm. status Plans & Specs Proj. 745-87 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8450 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU - ACEA CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1988. 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8451 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU -APRA CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1988. 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8452 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU - IBEW CITY AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 18. 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8453 REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF non-rep.emps THE CITY OF AZUSA. 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8454 REGARDING NON -CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND non -class.& APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. elected 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8455 REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE Exec & Middle MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1988. Mngmnt emps 12 13. In conjunction .with the Civic Center renovation and Azusa's new Beautification Programs, the City has requested permission from Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway to paint the railway depot building located on Santa Fe Avenue. The cost to the City is approximately $300.00. AT&SF has submitted a standard License Agreement which was approved, thus allowing the City to commence with the project. Lic.Agmt w/ AT & SF railroad Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #s 8456 warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: & 8457 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 AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl & CRA JOINTLY AT 7:40 P.M. convened Jointly 07/05/88 PAGE TWO CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed sale of Cont. Pub Hrg certain real property in the Azusa Central Business District CoastFed Redevelopment Project; proposed Disposition and Development Properties Agreement and Environmental Impact Report - CoastFed Properties. The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg reopened Councilman/Director Stemrich advised that he would be abstaining from the proceedings, as he had been retained by the developer to take aerial photographs of certain projects and that the last payment received by him (Stemrich) was in March of 1988. City Attorney/General Counsel advised that after a one year period commencing with March, 1988, Councilman/Director Stemrich would be allowed to vote on any issues dealing with CoastFed Properties. Councilman/Director Stemrich left the Council table. City Administrator/Executive Director Fuentes stated that the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with CoastFed Properties was the culmination of two years of study, work and negotiations. Redevelopment Manager Steel advised that the proposed project would replace blighted conditions on the periphery of the downtown area, with 141 quality apartment units, constructed to condominium standards. He further advised that necessary utility systems would have to be relocated. He then presented slides of the present site as it appears today and also other apartment complexes in the City. Stemrich to abstain Left Cncl table Comments J. Fuentes Comments R. Steel Mr. Steinberg of CoastFed addressed the Council/Agency and Comments presented slides of similar projects that have been Mr. Steinberg developed in La Jolla, Simi Valley and Agoura. He stressed (CoastFed) the quality workmanship, landscaping, covered parking and other amenities of the project. Lengthy discussion ensued between the Council/Agency and Mr. Steinberg regarding number of covered parking spaces, landscaping, possibility of two "tot lots", masonry wall around the complex to absorb the railroad noise, insulation, completely equipped recreation room, rental fees to be charged for the one and two bedroom units, and the fact that they would provide an on-site manager of the complex. Also, discussion was held regarding activities for young adults and teen agers, and the possibility of Council/Agency having a voice in the naming of the complex. Redevelopment Manager Steel advised that the Agency would be expending $1.8 million dollars for this project and that the Agency would generate about $90,000.00 per year in tax' increments; further that sales tax would also be generated because of the added inhabitants shopping in Azusa. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed this item with various questions regarding tax increments received by the City/Agency, and how various apartment complexes in the City were funded. Her questions were answered by the tedevelopment Manager. r. Richard Medina advised that he had always been in opposition to apartments in the downtown area, but has finally realized that the best way to revitalize the downtown would be this project and he was in favor of it. He went on to state, that he felt Centennial Square should be developed completely as commercial. In response to Councilman/Director Latta's queries regarding relocation and other benefits he would derive from the project, he again stated that he favored the project, and had no qualms about relocation as he had the utmost confidence in Mr. Fuentes and all that he was accomplishing for the City. 07/05/88 PAGE THREE Comments G. Avakian Comments R. Medina Mr. Art Morales addressed this item also stating that this proposed project was in the best interests of the City and he was especially pleased that the apartments would be built to condominium standards, thus, at a later time, if feasible, they could be converted and sold. He, further, stated that a good name for the complex would be "Foothill Gardens." Mr. Bill Simpson addressed this item advising that the 'owners and renters in the area had been contacted regarding the proposed development and surveys had been made which disclosed that the majority of owners were in favor of the project even though they would have to be relocated. He was in favor of the project and felt that it would do a lot for the image of the City. Comments A. Morales Comments B. Simpson There being no further testimony, it was moved by Hrg closed Councilwoman/Director Avila, seconded by Councilman/Director Latta and carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman/Director Stemrich abstaining. Director Avila offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #472 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE FINAL certifying ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Neg Dec for FOR THE PROPOSED COASTFED PROPERTIES (CBD -1) REDEVELOPMENT CoastFed PROJECT. project Moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: DIRECTORS: MOSES 'NOES: ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: STEMRICH ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8458 APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND appvng DDA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT w/CoastFed AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND COASTFED PROPERTIES, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP." Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCIL14EMBERS: MOSES ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #473 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT appvng DDA 'ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND w/CoastFed BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND COASTFED PROPERTIES, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP." Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: DIRECTORS: MOSES ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: STEMRICH ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE 07/05/88 PAGE FOUR COUNCILMAN/DIRECTOR STEMRICH RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL/AGENCY Stemrich TABLE. returned Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo and Basic concpt carried by roll call that the basic concept drawings for the drawings appv proposed apartment complex be approved. Mayor Moses CoastFed dissenting and Councilman Stemrich abstaining. Executive Director apprised the Agency that the commercial rehabilitation of the downtown area would break ground the third week of August. With this renovation and the residential project approved this evening, two significant steps toward revitalizing the downtown area are in progress and the Council/Agency should be lauded for these actions. In order to finance the proposed Price Club project, the Agency will obtain a loan from the Price Company. The loan will support the cost for property acquisition, land clearance, assembly and off-site public improvements. Debt service on the loan will be repaid by sales and use tax revenues generated from the Price Club project. In order to solidify the financing agreement, both the Agency and the City must enact separate ordinances which approve the transfer from the City to the Agency of the sales and use tax collected within the West End Redevelopment Project Area, and more specifically, from the Price Club Project. Comm rehab downtown area to start in August Price Club project financing City Attorney/General Counsel Thorson apprised Ords have Council/Agency that the proposed ordinances had been revised been revised by his office, this date, and amended copies were presented to the Council/Agency. The revisions were relating to certain findings which were not required to be made. Councilwoman/Director Avila questioned the length of time that it would take to repay the loan and also wondered if the school district would be affected by this sales tax ordinance. City Administrator/Executive Director Fuentes advised her that it would be approximately 25 years or sooner, depending upon sales tax activity. As far as the school district being affected, they never share in the City's sales tax. Chairman Moses offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENACTING A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Chairman Moses, seconded by Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 3.28.170 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX PAYMENT CREDITS. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo 'and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:90 P.M. 07/05/88 PAGE FIVE Comments Avila 1st rdg Ord enacting sales & use tax (CRA) 1st rdg Ord re: sales & use tax (Council) Cncl recessed Agency cont. 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 A proposed resolution denying the public nuisance appeal of Res denying Juan F. Gutierrez was presented for Council consideration. pub nuis appl An informal hearing was held before the Council on this item J.Gutierrez on May 16th and continued to June 20th, 1988. Mr. Gary Werner addressed this item on behalf of the Comments applicant and stated that the applicant had no problem with G. Werner abating the two houses in the rear, however, he requested a 9 to 18 month extension of the front unit. Councilman Latta apprised Mr. Werner that the resolution had made provisions for the front unit, that it would not have to be abated until the owner, Mr. Gutierrez, vacated the premises. Mr. Werner, again stated, that he still needed the extension and that he did not know if Mr. Gutierrez planned on residing there or renting it out; however, he planned on making the necessary health and safety code repairs. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Res. tabled Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by roll call to to 7/18 mtg continue this item to the meeting of July 18th, 1988. Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8459 APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-88-74 AND VARIANCE appvng Var NO. V-88-10 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425 EAST FOOTHILL & Prec Plan BOULEVARD (JAMES DEROSA/SIMA ZIVIC). Derosa/Zivic Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE A Public Hearing was held before the City Council on this item on June 20, 1988. SCHEDULED ITEMS Discussion was held regarding the creation of a Committee to evaluate all requests of fee waivers applicable charitable requests. It was consensus that Councilwoman Avila work with staff to set up for such a committee and that a member of staff, the Woman's Club and two members of the community the committee. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE Screening and other of Council guidelines Council, comprise Sched. Items Screening Comm for fee waivers rfrd to staff Spec Call None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Phil Weatherwax was not in attendance at the meeting, P. Weatherwax therefore, no action taken on his request for street not at mtg sweeping of adjacent streets at Crystal Canyon Development. 07/05/88 PAGE SIX Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Council stating that he had Comments recently attended one of the "Save the Foothills" meetings R. Legault at the City Library. He stated that a flyer regarding this re: Save the meeting invited all interested parties to attend. He did Foothills not like the fact that the sign -in sheet used by this Comm. committee was actually a petition to save the Foothills. He and two other members present refused to sign the sheet and he did not like the attitude or the manner in which the Chairperson handled the meeting. He, further, advised that he was asked to leave, and thought it highly irregular. Mrs. Gigi Gohr addressed the Council stating that she was a Comments member of the YWCA sponsored program, WINGS, which is a G. Gohr shelter for battered women and children. Presently, they WINGS are trying to raise funds to build a new and larger req for shelter, as they house more than 90 women a month. They funds to be have received generous donations from civic organizations as put on well as personal donations and would hope that the City Agenda would, also, be generous in donating funds. Since this item was not on the Agenda, she was advised to contact the City Clerk's Office and have her request placed on the Agenda. Mr. Frank Prado addressed the Council stating that he had a Comments petition from the residents in the area of 4th and Barbara F. Prado requesting curbs and gutters at that location. He was also curbs & advised that this item needed to be placed on the Agenda and gutters to be that he contact the City Clerk's Office. put on Agenda Mrs. Linda Stahl -Smith addressed the Council in response to Mr. Legault's accusations regarding the "Save the Foothills" meeting. She did not realize at the time that she had passed out the sign -in sheet that it was in actuality the petition. It was an oversight. She further advised the Council, that at that meeting, her group was planning a press conference at the location of the free access road in front of Azusa Rock. When they were at the site, Azusa Rock sent out water trucks and their group was sprayed with the water. The Rock Company never apologized for their actions and she wanted to apprise Council of this incident. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed the Council stating that she had attended the South Coast Air Quality Board meeting and the State Water Resources Control Board meeting where at both meetings it was said that the San Gabriel Valley area has the worst air quality and most dangerous water pollution in the United States. She asked if the City was notified of these meetings and who our representatives are. She, further, went on to state that the City allocates most of their funds for redevelopment and the Police Department, but no funds are allocated for environmental quality control. Mr. Richard Medina addressed the Council and commended the Chief of Police and the Police Department for a job well done in keeping fireworks incidents at a minimum during the week long 4th of July celebrations and also for their drunk driving programs. He also suggested that the Council look into the feasibility of extending the road coming from the mouth of the Canyon to go along the river bed and empty out into the freeway next to Conrock. He thought that this 'extension would alleviate the traffic problems and create a better environment for the downtown area. Councilman Stemrich advised him that the Police Department reported only two fireworks related incidents during the week, one of which was a grass fire and one a succession fire, with a total loss of $500.00, which he felt was phenomenal. 07/05/88 PAGE SEVEN Comments L. Stahl - Smith re: incident @ Azusa Rock Comments G. Avakian air & water quality Comments R. Medina commended P.D. & req to extend road from canyon Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council stating that he was quite shocked to see that consideration of re -appointing Conrad Bituin was on the Agenda. He felt that there must have been a good reason to dismiss him, and that he should not be re -appointed. He went on to state that the Mayor had advised him that there were four Planning Commission members who should be dismissed, apparently all for good reasons and that they were: Conrad Bituin, Mike Falletta, Lyle Moritz and Michael Holliday. He also suggested that perhaps the Mayor had been threatened into reconsidering Mr. Bituin's dismissal. The time alloted for public participation having exceeded thirty (30) minutes, it was consensus of Council that Mr. Tom Sheedy be allowed two minutes. Mr. Tom Sheedy, President of Azusa Rock, then stated that he would like to publicly apologize to the group of individuals who were sprayed by the water trucks. He is presently investigating the incident and he trusts that it was an accident. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Consideration of re -appointing Conrad Bituin to the Planning Commission was presented by the Mayor. He stated that his reason for placing this on the Agenda was that he received many adverse comments from the citizens on Mr. Bituin's dismissal. He did not place the original item regarding his dismissal on the Agenda, but voted with the Council to maintain unity. He now realized that he was wrong, and wanted to publicly apologize to the citizens and Mr. Bituin for this. He further stated that he did not know the reason for Mr. Bituin's dismissal, and requested that the Council consider re -appointing him to the Planning Commission. Councilman Naranjo stated that before the election when he and Councilman Stemrich were running, that they asked the Mayor what could be done with the Planning Commission to better the community, and the Mayor responded that the first member to be dismissed should be Mr. Bituin. It was at the Mayor's request that Councilman Stemrich placed this item on the Agenda, and he (Naranjo) seconded that m9tion. He went on to state that the unity came from the two new Councilmen with respect for the Mayor wishes, being a senior member and veteran of the Council. He stated that he was shocked that this item was on the Agenda. Comments A. Morales re: re-apptng C. Bituin Consensus tc allow more time for pub input by T.. Sheedy who apologized for incident @ Az Rock 0th Bus/Cncl Consideration re-apptng C. Bituin Comments Naranjo Councilman Stemrich stated that he would back up Councilman Comments Naranjo's statement, and stated that before the election, Stemrich the Mayor told him that Mr. Bituin was the first Commissioner he wanted dismissed, and that the Mayor asked him to remove him from the Commission. Moved by Mayor Moses that Mr. Bituin be re -appointed to the Planning Commission. Motion died for the lack of a second. The Mayor presented item to consider directing the City Attorney to file an injunction to stop quarrying at Azusa Rock. Councilman Stemrich regarding this item, advised the Council matter. He further the newspaper which concerning Azusa Rock, vote on the issue. 07/05/88 requested advice from the Attorney stating that the City Attorney had not to express any opinions on this questioned an article that appeared in quoted the Mayor's various statements and if his statements prejudiced his PAGE EIGHT Reappt Bituin (died) Injunction Azusa Rock Advice frm Cty Atty Mayor Moses stated he was concerned about the scarring of Comments the mountain and the pollution caused by excavation. He, Moses further stated that possibly the City of Duarte would join us in litigation, and that he was concerned with the best way to solve the problem. Councilman Naranjo stated that his concern was rather late, Comments that he should have seen the problem years ago. Naranjo City Attorney then apprised Council after reading the Comments article in the newspaper, that the statements made by the Cty Atty Mayor indicated an alternate method of reconciling the matter rather than by hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council. Councilwoman Avila questioned the City Attorney regarding Advice frm the Council, as a body, sanctioning an injunction against Cty Atty the rock quarry, and how that would effect the City. City for Closed Attorney responded by saying that was why he did not wish to Sess discuss this at an open meeting but in closed session, because the City Council had options to consider. Disc Az Rock Discussion on this matter was terminated. terminated Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Staff rpt on and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed 4way stop to investigate the possibility of placing a four way stop sign & visi- sign on 5th Street and Alameda and also to check the bility - 5th visibility because of all the parked cars. & Alameda Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta Creation of and unanimously carried by roll call that either a Youth Youth Comm Commission or an Ad Hoc Committee be created to work with the School District in setting up community service work to 'be performed by students. Apparently, students vying for scholarships and special awards must also disclose the number of hours they volunteered doing community services. The creation of such a committee could ensure that the students achieve their community service goals. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Proclos to and carried by roll call that all Proclamations be reviewed be signed by by the City Council for validity of recipients and: that they all Cnclmembr be signed by all members of the Council rather than just the Mayor. Mayor Moses abstaining. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convened AGENCY AT 10:45 P.M. w/CRA Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8460 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JULY 5, 1988, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), AND (c). oved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by ouncilmember/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and dopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:46 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess 07/05/88 PAGE NINE THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:43 P.M. THE AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 11:44 P.M. Agency adj Moved by Mayor Moses that the City Attorney file an Injunction injunction to stop quarrying at Azusa Rock. Motion died for Az Rock the lack of a second. (died) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Retain C. and unanimously carried by roll call to approach and request Tanenbaum the services of Ms. Carol Tanenbaum to represent the City litigation and act as City Attorney in the litigation of Johnson v. the Johnson v. City of Azusa. City Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Adj �o 7/13 and unanimously carried to adjourn to July 13, 1988, at 7:00 7PM P.M., in the Civic Auditorium. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:50 P.M. CIW CLE NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8461 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2372 07/05/88 PAGE TEN 1 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1988 - 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 Village Covenant Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT Reverend David Johnson of the AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NONE City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Chief of Police/Assistant City Administrator Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Utilities Director Hsu, City Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Spindel, Redevelopment Manager Steel, Redevelopment Project Analyst Katchen-Gall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Resolution commending Manuel Alva for his years of service M. Alva not to the City was not presented as Mr. Alva was not in present for attendance at the meeting. Resolution The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilwoman Avila, seconded by appvd, F-1 as Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call amended vote. Item F-1 was approved as amended. 1. Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June 14th, Min appvd the regular meeting of June 20th and the adjourned regular meeting of June 22, 1988, were approved as amended. ' 2. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on June 27th for Project No. 764-88, Slauson Park Irrigation Improvements. One bid only was received from Terra -Cal Construction, Inc. The sole bid was rejected as it did not allow for an adequate comparison with other bids. The City Clerk directed to return the bidder's bid bond and to re -advertise for bids. 3. On December 21, 1987, the Council approved a "going out of business" sale for Sav-On Furniture for a 30 day period, which could be extended an additional 30 days upon a letter of request. It appears that Sav-On Furniture is still doing business and many complaints have been received. Applicant is again requesting an extension of the sale through the month of September. Re -bidding for Proj. 764-88 Going out of bus. sale extension for Sav-On Furn. denied The request to continue the sale was denied; with the possibility of a permit being granted, upon receipt of application, for the month of September, 1988, only. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS ' J. Jacobs Step 4 07/07/88 A. Ortiz Step 3 07/06/88 M. Powell Step 2 07/05/88 5. Plans and specifications for the remodeling of the sprinkler system at Memorial Park have been prepared and reviewed by staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission. The existing system is in need of continual repairs due to its age and hydraulic water pressure design rather than electricity for valve actuation. This project is part of the City's Park Beautification Project and is funded through the Park Development account. The plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. Emp step inc. perm. status Plans & Specs Proj. 745-87 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8450 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU - ACEA CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1988. 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8451 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU -APRA CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1988. ' S. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8452 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU - IBEW CITY AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 18. 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8453 REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF non-rep.emps THE CITY OF AZUSA. 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8454 REGARDING NON -CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND non -class.& APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. elected 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8455 REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE Exec & Middle MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1988. Mngmnt emps 12. In conjunction with the Civic Center renovation and Lic.Agmt w/ Azusa's new Beautification Programs, the City has AT & SF requested permission from Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad Railway to paint the railway depot building located on Santa Fe Avenue. The cost to the City is approximately $300.00. AT&SF has submitted a standard License Agreement which was approved, thus allowing the City to commence with the project. 3. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of by the Res. #s 8456 warrants City were adopted and entitled: & 8457 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 AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl & CRA JOINTLY AT 7:40 P.M. convened jointly 07/05/88 PAGE TWO CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed sale of Cont. Pub Hrg certain real property in the Azusa Central Business District CoastFed Redevelopment Project; proposed Disposition and Development Properties Agreement and Environmental Impact Report - CoastFed Properties. The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing re -opened. Councilman/Director Stemrich advised that he would be abstaining from the proceedings, as he had been retained by the developer to take aerial photographs of certain projects and that the last payment received by him (Stemrich) was in March of 1988. City Attorney/General Counsel advised that after a one year period commencing with March, 1988, Councilman/Director Stemrich would be allowed to vote on any issues dealing with CoastFed Properties. Councilman/Director Stemrich left the Council table. City Administrator/Executive Director Fuentes stated that the proposed Disposition and Development Agreement with CoastFed Properties was the culmination of two years of study, work and negotiations. Redevelopment Manager Steel advised that the proposed project would replace blighted conditions on the periphery of the downtown area, with 141 quality apartment units, constructed to condominium standards. He further advised that necessary utility systems would have to be relocated. He then presented slides of the present site as it appears today and also other apartment complexes in the City. Hrg reopened Stemrich to abstain Left Cncl table Comments J. Fuentes Comments R. Steel Mr. Steinberg of CoastFed addressed the Council/Agency and Comments presented slides of similar projects that have been Mr. Steinberg developed in La Jolla, Simi Valley and Agoura. He stressed (CoastFed) the quality workmanship, landscaping, covered parking and other amenities of the project. Lengthy discussion ensued between the Council/Agency and Mr. Steinberg regarding number of covered parking spaces, landscaping, possibility of two ,tot lots", masonry wall around the complex to absorb the railroad noise, insulation, completely equipped recreation room, rental fees to be charged for the one and two bedroom units, and the fact that they would provide an on-site manager of the complex. Also, discussion was held regarding activities for young adults and teen agers, and the possibility of Council/Agency having a voice in the naming of the complex. Redevelopment Manager Steel advised that the Agency would be expending $1.8 million dollars for this project and that the Agency would generate about $90,000.00 per year in tax increments; further that sales tax would also be generated because of the added inhabitants shopping in Azusa. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed this item with various Comments questions regarding tax increments received by the G. Avakian City/Agency, and how various apartment complexes in the City were funded. Her questions were answered by the tedevelopment Manager. r. Richard Medina advised that he had always been in Comments opposition to apartments in the downtown area, but has R. Medina finally realized that the best way to revitalize the downtown would be this project and he was in favor of it. He went on to state, that he felt Centennial Square should be developed completely as commercial. In response to Councilman/Director Latta's queries regarding relocation and other benefits he would derive from the project, he again stated that he favored the project, and had no qualms about relocation as he had the utmost confidence in Mr. Fuentes and all that he was accomplishing for the City. 07/05/88 PAGE THREE Mr. Art Morales addressed this item also stating that this proposed project was in the best interests of the City and he was especially pleased that the apartments would be built to condominium standards, thus, at a later time, if feasible, they could be converted and sold. He, further, stated that a good name for the complex would be "Foothill Gardens." Mr. Bill Simpson addressed this item advising that the owners and renters in the area had been contacted regarding the proposed development and surveys had been made which disclosed that the majority of owners were in favor of the project even though they would have to be relocated. He was in favor of the project and felt that it would do a lot for the image of the City. Comments A. Morales Comments B. Simpson There being no further testimony, it was moved by Hrg closed Councilwoman/Director Avila, seconded by Councilman/Director Latta and carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman/Director Stemrich abstaining. Director Avila offered the following resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT/ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED COASTFED PROPERTIES (CBD -1) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: DIRECTORS: MOSES ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: STEMRICH ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: Res. #472 certifying Neg Dec for CoastFed project A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8458 APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND appvng DDA DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT w/CoastFed AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND COASTFED PROPERTIES, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP." Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #473 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT appvng DDA 'ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND w/CoastFed BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND COASTFED PROPERTIES, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL PARTNERSHIP." Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: DIRECTORS: MOSES ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: STEMRICH ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE 07/05/88 PAGE FOUR COUNCILMAN/DIRECTOR STEMRICH RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL/AGENCY Stemrich TABLE. returned Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo and Basic concpt carried by roll call that the basic concept drawings for the drawings appv proposed apartment complex be approved. Mayor Moses CoastFed dissenting and Councilman Stemrich abstaining. Executive Director apprised the Agency that the commercial rehabilitation of the downtown area would break ground the third week of August. With this renovation and the residential project approved this evening, two significant steps toward revitalizing the downtown area are in progress and the Council/Agency should be lauded for these actions. In order to finance the proposed Price Club project, the Agency will obtain a loan from the Price Company. The loan will support the cost for property acquisition, land clearance, assembly and off-site public improvements. Debt service on the loan will be repaid by sales and use tax revenues generated from the Price Club project. In order to solidify the financing agreement, both the Agency and the City must enact separate ordinances which approve the transfer from the City to the Agency of the sales and use tax collected within the West End Redevelopment Project Area, and more specifically, from the Price Club Project. Comm rehab downtown area to start in August Price Club project financing City Attorney/General Counsel Thorson apprised Ords have Council/Agency that the proposed ordinances had been revised been revised by his office, this date, and amended copies were presented to the Council/Agency. The revisions were relating to certain findings which were not required to be made. Councilwoman/Director Avila questioned the length of time 'that it would take to repay the loan and also wondered if the school district would be affected by this sales tax ordinance. City Administrator/Executive Director Fuentes advised her that it would be approximately 25 years or sooner, depending upon sales tax activity. As far as the school district being affected, they never share in the City's sales tax. Chairman Moses offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ENACTING A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Chairman Moses, seconded by Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 3.28.170 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAX PAYMENT CREDITS. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo 'and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:40 P.M. 07/05/88 PAGE FIVE Comments Avila 1st rdg Ord enacting sales & use tax (CRA) 1st rdg Ord re: sales & use tax (Council) Cncl recessed Agency cont. Reconvened 1 THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA RY TO BE Ord./Spec.Res A proposed resolution denying the public nuisance appeal of Res denying Juan F. Gutierrez was presented for Council consideration. pub nuis appl An informal hearing was held before the Council on this item J.Gutierrez on May 16th and continued to June 20th, 1988. Mr. Gary Werner addressed this item on behalf of the Comments applicant and stated that the applicant had no problem with G. Werner abating the two houses in the rear, however, he requested a 9 to 18 month extension of the front unit. Councilman Latta apprised Mr. Werner that the resolution had made provisions for the front unit, that it would not have to be abated until the owner, Mr. Gutierrez, vacated the premises. Mr. Werner, again stated, that he still needed the extension and that he did not know if Mr. Gutierrez planned on residing there or renting it out; however, he planned on making the necessary health and safety code repairs. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Res. tabled Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by roll call to to 7/18 mtg continue this item to the meeting of July 18th, 1988. Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8459 APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-88-74 AND VARIANCE appvng Var NO. V-88-10 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 425 EAST FOOTHILL & Prec Plan BOULEVARD (JAMES DEROSA/SIMA ZIVIC). Derosa/Zivic Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE A Public Hearing was held before the City Council on this item on June 20, 1988. SCHEDULED ITEMS Discussion was held regarding the creation of a Screening Committee to evaluate all requests of fee waivers and other applicable charitable requests. It was consensus of Council that Councilwoman Avila work with staff to set up guidelines for such a committee and that a member of staff, Council, the Woman's Club and two members of the community comprise the committee. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE Sched. Items Screening Comm for fee waivers rfrd to staff Spec Call None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Phil Weatherwax was not in attendance at the meeting, P. Weatherwax therefore, no action taken on his request for street not at mtg sweeping of adjacent streets at Crystal Canyon Development. 07/05/88 PAGE SIX Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Council stating that he had Comments recently attended one of the "Save the Foothills" meetings R. Legault at the City Library. He stated that a flyer regarding this re: Save the meeting invited all interested parties to attend. He did Foothills not like the fact that the sign -in sheet used by this Comm. committee was actually a petition to save the Foothills. He and two other members present refused to sign the sheet and he did not like the attitude or the manner in which the Chairperson handled the meeting. He, further, advised that he was asked to leave, and thought it highly irregular. Mrs. Gigi Gohr addressed the Council stating that she was a Comments member of the YWCA sponsored program, WINGS, which is a G. Gohr shelter for battered women and children. Presently, they WINGS are trying to raise funds to build a new and larger req for shelter, as they house more than 90 women a month. They funds to be have received generous donations from civic organizations as put on well as personal donations and would hope that the City Agenda would, also, be generous in donating funds. Since this item was not on the Agenda, she was advised to contact the City Clerk's Office and have her request placed on the Agenda. Mr. Frank Prado addressed the Council stating that he had a petition from the residents in the area of 4th and Barbara requesting curbs and gutters at that location. He was also advised that this item needed to be placed on the Agenda and that he contact the City Clerk's office. Mrs. Linda Stahl -Smith addressed the Council in response to Mr. Legault's accusations regarding the "Save the Foothills" meeting. She did not realize at the time that she had passed out the sign -in sheet that it was in actuality the petition. It was an oversight. She further advised the Council, that at that meeting, her group was planning a 'press conference at the location of the free access road in front of Azusa Rock. When they were at the site, Azusa Rock sent out water trucks and their group was sprayed with the water. The Rock Company never apologized for their actions and she wanted to apprise Council of this incident. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed the Council stating that she had attended the South Coast Air Quality Board meeting and the State Water Resources Control Board meeting where at both meetings it was said that the San Gabriel Valley area has the worst air quality and most dangerous water pollution in the United States. She asked if the City was notified of these meetings and who our representatives are. She, further, went on to state that the City allocates most of their funds for redevelopment and the Police Department, but no funds are allocated for environmental quality control. Mr. Richard Medina addressed the Council and commended the Chief of Police and the Police Department for a job well done in keeping fireworks incidents at a minimum during the week long 4th of July celebrations and also for their drunk driving programs. He also suggested that the Council look into the feasibility of extending the road coming from the mouth of the Canyon to go along the river bed and empty out into the freeway next to Conrock. He thought that this 'extension would alleviate the traffic problems and create a better environment for the downtown area. Councilman Stemrich advised him that the Police Department reported only two fireworks related incidents during the week, one of which was a grass fire and one a succession fire, with a total loss of $500.00, which he felt was phenomenal. 07/05/88 PAGE SEVEN Comments F. Prado curbs & gutters to be put on Agenda Comments L. Stahl - Smith re: incident @ Azusa Rock Comments G. Avakian air & water quality Comments R. Medina commended P.D. & req to extend road from canyon Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council stating that he was quite shocked to see that consideration of re -appointing Conrad Bituin was on the Agenda. He felt that there must have been a good reason to dismiss him, and that he should not be re -appointed. He went on to state that the Mayor had advised him that there were four Planning Commission members who should be dismissed, apparently all for good reasons and that they were: Conrad Bituin, Mike Falletta, Lyle Moritz and Michael Holliday. He also suggested that perhaps the Mayor had been threatened into reconsidering Mr. Bituin's dismissal. The time alloted for public participation having exceeded thirty (30) minutes, it was consensus of Council that Mr. Tom Sheedy be allowed two minutes. Mr. Tom Sheedy, President of Azusa Rock, then stated that he would like to publicly apologize to the group of individuals who were sprayed by the water trucks. He is presently investigating the incident and he trusts that it was an accident. OTHER BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL Consideration of re -appointing Conrad Bituin to the Planning Commission was presented by the Mayor. He stated that his reason for placing this on the Agenda was that he received many adverse comments from the citizens on Mr. Bituin's dismissal. He did not place the original item regarding his dismissal on the Agenda, but voted with the Council to maintain unity. He now realized that he was wrong, and wanted to publicly apologize to the citizens and Mr. Bituin ' for this. He further stated that he did not know the reason for Mr. Bituin's dismissal, and requested that the Council consider re -appointing him to the Planning Commission. Councilman Naranjo stated that before the election when he and Councilman Stemrich were running, that they asked the Mayor what could be done with the Planning Commission to better the community, and the Mayor responded that the first member to be dismissed should be Mr. Bituin. It was at the Mayor's request that Councilman Stemrich placed this item on the Agenda, and he (Naranjo) seconded that motion. He went on to state that the unity came from the two new Councilmen with respect for the Mayor wishes, being a senior member and veteran of the Council. He stated that he was shocked that this item was on the Agenda. Comments A. Morales re: re-apptng C. Bituin Consensus to allow more time for pub input by T., Sheedy who apologized for incident @ Az Rock Oth Bus/Cncl Consideration re-apptng C. Bituin Comments Naranjo Councilman Stemrich stated that he would back up Councilman Comments Naranjo's statement, and stated that before the election, Stemrich the Mayor told him that Mr. Bituin was the first Commissioner he wanted dismissed, and that the Mayor asked him to remove him from the Commission. Moved by Mayor Moses that Mr. Bituin be re -appointed to the Reappt Bituin Planning Commission. Motion died for the lack of a second. (died) 'The Mayor presented item to consider directing the City Injunction Attorney to file an injunction to stop quarrying at Azusa Azusa Rock Rock. Councilman Stemrich requested advice from the Attorney Advice frm regarding this item, stating that the City Attorney had Cty Atty advised the Council not to express any opinions on this matter. He further questioned an article that appeared in the newspaper which quoted the Mayor's various statements concerning Azusa Rock, and if his statements prejudiced his vote on the issue. 07/05/88 PAGE EIGHT Mayor Moses stated he was concerned about the scarring of Comments the mountain and the pollution caused by excavation. He, Moses further stated that possibly the City of Duarte would join us in litigation, and that he was concerned with the best way to solve the problem. Councilman Naranjo stated that his concern was rather late, Comments that he should have seen the problem years ago. Naranjo City Attorney then apprised Council after reading the Comments article in the newspaper, that the statements made by the Cty Atty Mayor indicated an alternate method of reconciling the matter rather than by hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council. Councilwoman Avila questioned the City Attorney regarding Advice frm the Council, as a body, sanctioning an injunction against Cty Atty the rock quarry, and how that would effect the City. City for Closed Attorney responded by saying that was why he did not wish to Sess discuss this at an open meeting but in closed session, because the City Council had options to consider. Disc Az Rock Discussion on this matter was terminated. terminated Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Staff rpt on and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed 4way stop to investigate the possibility of placing a four way stop sign & visi- sign on 5th Street and Alameda and also to check the bility - 5th visibility because of all the parked cars. & Alameda Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta Creation of and unanimously carried by roll call that either a Youth Youth Comm Commission or an Ad Hoc Committee be created to work with _ the School District in setting up community service work to be performed by students. Apparently, students vying for scholarships and special awards must also disclose the number of hours they volunteered doing community services. The creation of such a committee could ensure that the students achieve their community service goals. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Proclos to and carried by roll call that all Proclamations be reviewed be signed by by the City Council for validity of recipients and that they all Cnclmembr be signed by all members of the Council rather than just the Mayor. Mayor Moses abstaining. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convened AGENCY AT 10:45 P.M. w/CRA Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8460 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JULY 5, 1988, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), AND (c). oved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by ouncilmember/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and dopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:46 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess 07/05/88 PAGE NINE THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:43 P.M. THE AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 11:44 P.M. Agency adj Moved by Mayor Moses that the City Attorney file an Injunction injunction to stop quarrying at Azusa Rock. Motion died for Az Rock the lack of a second. (died) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Retain C. and unanimously carried by roll call to approach and request Tanenbaum the services of Ms. Carol Tanenbaum to represent the City litigation and act as City Attorney in the litigation of Johnson v. the Johnson v. City of Azusa. City Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Adj to 7/13 and unanimously carried to adjourn to July 13, 1988, at 7:00 7PM P.M., in the Civic Auditorium. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:50 P.M. CI CLEAX NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8461 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2372 07/05/88 PAGE TEN