Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 19, 1988 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 1988 - 7:30 P.M. I 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 Bowman of the Community Bible Fellowship. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Assistant 'City Administrator Diaz, Chief of Police Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Assistant Director for Engineering and Public Works DeLoach, Redevelopment Manager Steel, Economic Project Analyst Katchen-Gall, Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ms. Xenia Stavrinides presented gifts of appreciation to the Council, and wished them holiday greetings. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial XMAS gifts to Cncl Councilwoman Avila stated that she would like her gift to be XMAS grtings given to the Food Bank in Ms. Stavrinides' name. She fur- Avila & her ther wished everyone a joyous holiday season and a happy gifts to go new year. to Food Bank The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 was approved by motion of Councilman Stermich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of Items F-10 and F-13 which were under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda, and ,considered Item F-9 to indicate Councilman Stemrich abstaining. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1988, were approved as written. 2. The promotional appointment of Daniel Kjar to the position of Line Mechanic Crew Supervisor, effective December 20, 1988, was approved. 3. The appointment of Grant Wells to the position of Line Mechanic, effective January 1, 1989, was approved. Cons Cal appvd, F-10 & F-13 Spec Cal Stemrich to abstain on F-9 Min appvd Promo appt D. Kjar Appt G. Wells 4. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: Emp step inc/ perm status 7. On August 1, 1988, the Council approved the Buyout Party Option to participate in the Rose Chemical site clean up. Rose Chemical was the PCB disposal contractor which contracted with utilities to dispose of PCB equipment but terminated its operation leaving contaminated material on site. The steering committee established to oversee the clean up had recommended the Buyout Party Option. Since that time attorneys representing small utilities have advised that the Consent Party Option would be more economical and still provide similar protection to cities. By changing the participation option, Azusa's original contribution will be reduced by $19,383.76, which will be reimbursed to the City. Prior action of the Buyout Party Option was rescinded and approval given for the Consent Party Agreement to be executed. 8. The City has received notice that if, on January 1, 1989, the City renews its group dental plan with Cal - Group, their rates will be increased and benefits will be decreased. A committee of employees sought and reviewed proposals from Delta Dental, Denti-Care and DHS. the Denti-Care agreement was approved and its execution authorized. Denti-Care offers very nearly the high benefits of Delta Dental, but at a cost that is lower by about $5.00 per month. The Redevelopment Agency approved a Disposition and Development Agreement with CoastFed properties for construction of a 141 unit residential complex. The DDA granted CoastFed the option to request tax-exempt financing. CoastFed Properties has requested assistance due to increased costs and higher interest rates. The Agency recommended approval to satisfy legal obligations to provide low/mod housing and to make 208 of the units affordable to existing Azusa residents. The following resolution was adopted: Consent Pty Agmt for Rose Chem. clean up Denti-Care agmt appvd Tax exempt financ.fr CoastFed low/mod housing A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 8548 CALIFORNIA, INDICATING ITS INTENT TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS appvng fin. TO PROVIDE FINANCING IN CONNECTION WITH THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT PROPOSED BY COASTFED PROPERTIES. (Councilman Stemrich abstaining.) 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec call 11. The Los Angeles County Pooled Investment Fund Program L.A. Cnty permits a local government to invest its idle funds Pooled In - with the Los Angeles County Treasurer. The City vestment Treasurer has idle funds to invest and this County appvd 12/19/88 PAGE TWO NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE C. Ayala Perm Stat/Step 2 12/22/88 A. Farhoomand Perm Stat/Step 2 12/22/88 L. Miller Perm Stat/Step 2 12/20/88 D. Gufrey Perm Stat/Step 2 12/13/88 R. LaDow Step 3 12/15/88 ' 5. The appointment of John Fischer to the position of Appt. J. Police Officer Trainee, effective January 4, 1989, was Fischer approved. 6. Approval was given for the Light and Water Department Utility to award utility billing credits of $50, $25 and $10, credit for respectively, to the top three winners of water water con - conservation contests to be conducted during the servation calendar year 1989. contests 7. On August 1, 1988, the Council approved the Buyout Party Option to participate in the Rose Chemical site clean up. Rose Chemical was the PCB disposal contractor which contracted with utilities to dispose of PCB equipment but terminated its operation leaving contaminated material on site. The steering committee established to oversee the clean up had recommended the Buyout Party Option. Since that time attorneys representing small utilities have advised that the Consent Party Option would be more economical and still provide similar protection to cities. By changing the participation option, Azusa's original contribution will be reduced by $19,383.76, which will be reimbursed to the City. Prior action of the Buyout Party Option was rescinded and approval given for the Consent Party Agreement to be executed. 8. The City has received notice that if, on January 1, 1989, the City renews its group dental plan with Cal - Group, their rates will be increased and benefits will be decreased. A committee of employees sought and reviewed proposals from Delta Dental, Denti-Care and DHS. the Denti-Care agreement was approved and its execution authorized. Denti-Care offers very nearly the high benefits of Delta Dental, but at a cost that is lower by about $5.00 per month. The Redevelopment Agency approved a Disposition and Development Agreement with CoastFed properties for construction of a 141 unit residential complex. The DDA granted CoastFed the option to request tax-exempt financing. CoastFed Properties has requested assistance due to increased costs and higher interest rates. The Agency recommended approval to satisfy legal obligations to provide low/mod housing and to make 208 of the units affordable to existing Azusa residents. The following resolution was adopted: Consent Pty Agmt for Rose Chem. clean up Denti-Care agmt appvd Tax exempt financ.fr CoastFed low/mod housing A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 8548 CALIFORNIA, INDICATING ITS INTENT TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS appvng fin. TO PROVIDE FINANCING IN CONNECTION WITH THE MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT PROPOSED BY COASTFED PROPERTIES. (Councilman Stemrich abstaining.) 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec call 11. The Los Angeles County Pooled Investment Fund Program L.A. Cnty permits a local government to invest its idle funds Pooled In - with the Los Angeles County Treasurer. The City vestment Treasurer has idle funds to invest and this County appvd 12/19/88 PAGE TWO program would help further achievement of the City's investment goals of safety, liquidity and yield. The following resolution was adopted and further, repurchase agreements were limited to a maximum of $500,000.00. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:16 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS City Attorney announced that the proposed resolution on the Agenda amended Resolution No. 3546 and modified the ,conditions of approval for the special use permit for the Azusa Rock Quarry. This item had been continued from the prior Council meeting, as there was some concern expressed by Duarte and Azusa Rock regarding a modification of certain findings. He stated that this had been resolved by deleting the former Finding F, which characterized the problems identified as substantial health and safety problems and revised the former subparagraph G, which reads: "The problems identified in subparagraphs A through E, inclusive, alleged public health and safety problems, can be mitigated to acceptable levels by the conditions set forth in Section 3 of this Resolution based upon the information available to the City at this time." 12/19/88 PAGE THREE Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec.Res Prop. Reso Az Rock Comments by Cty Atty A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8549 AUTHORIZING AND REQUESTING THE INVESTMENT OF EXCESS appvng in - FUNDS IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY TREASURY POOL. vstmnt pool 12. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on Contract ' December 12, 1988, for Project No. 739-87, Northside fr Proj. Park ballfield regrading and turf rehabilitation. 739-87 Three bids were received from: Sunrise Landscape Co., R.W.Daniels Inc., Ryco Construction, Inc., and R. W. Daniels Landscape. The contract was awarded to R. W. Daniels Landscape, low bidder, in the amount of $23,055.00, and its execution authorized. The City Clerk was directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. 13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 14. THIS ITEM TRANSFERRED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Item trnsfrd PORTION OF THE AGENDA. to CRA 15. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a Cty Treas balance of $10,393.204.10, as of November 30, 1988, was Fin stmnt received and filed. 16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8550 AUTHORIZING A REWARD LEADING TO THE IDENTITY, reward fr APPREHENSION AND CONVICTION OF ANY PERSON CAUSING graffiti GRAFFITI IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. arrests Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of ,17. warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8551 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8552 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Adj to CRA 7:43 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:16 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS City Attorney announced that the proposed resolution on the Agenda amended Resolution No. 3546 and modified the ,conditions of approval for the special use permit for the Azusa Rock Quarry. This item had been continued from the prior Council meeting, as there was some concern expressed by Duarte and Azusa Rock regarding a modification of certain findings. He stated that this had been resolved by deleting the former Finding F, which characterized the problems identified as substantial health and safety problems and revised the former subparagraph G, which reads: "The problems identified in subparagraphs A through E, inclusive, alleged public health and safety problems, can be mitigated to acceptable levels by the conditions set forth in Section 3 of this Resolution based upon the information available to the City at this time." 12/19/88 PAGE THREE Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec.Res Prop. Reso Az Rock Comments by Cty Atty He also advised that Azusa Rock was prepared to accept the conditions of approval provided that this language was included as a finding. Azusa Rock has reviewed the resolution with the findings and the conditions that were present at the last meeting and have submitted a signed agreement to the amendment of Resolution 3546, and if the resolution is adopted this agreement accepts all modifications and conditions as set forth. If the resolution is not adopted in this same form, then the acceptance agreement would not be valid. He also addressed 'the reason why an environmental impact report was unncessary for the resolution, and also that truck route across the river was only an option and subject to environmental assessment as well as various permits. Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed this item stating that he was not a member of any group. He was disheartened to see that the mountain was so defaced and realized that the Council had a difficult decision to make, however, money should not enter into it. He commended the Mayor for taking a stand against the quarry operation. Comments S. Alexander Mr. Howard Kennedy addressed this item stating that only one Comments change had been made to the previous resolution. He felt H. Kennedy that it had "no teeth" and was too vague. Councils following the present one would have to live with the decision made tonight. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed this item stating that some Comments claims had been made at prior meetings that Azusa Rock did J. McJunkin not rightfully have a permit to quarry at the site, and if this were true, it should be looked into. Mr. Ron Castleberry addressed this item stating that there have been an Environmental Impact Report and that the ,should Council should abide by the decision of the Planning Commission and revoke the permit. It is a health hazard, and Council could vote differently tonight, thereby removing their names from a "criminal list." Councilman Stemrich took umbrage at this remark as well as Councilman Naranjo. Mr. Art West addressed this item questioning if a resolution had been read at one meeting and assigned a number, then continued and assigned another number, would that entitle it to a public hearing. He was advised that the last resolution was not adopted, therefore the number assigned was not given to it. That the present resolution was revised and no public hearing was necessary for the Council to adopt it. Mr. West went on to state that the quarry should be closed down, as it was a health hazard. Councilman Naranjo then offered a resolution entitled: Comments R. Castleberry Comments A. West A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8553 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3546 AND MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS OF appvng con - APPROVAL THEREIN FOR THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AZUSA ROCK ditions fr COMPANY QUARRY. Azusa Rock Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Attorney then submitted signed agreement from Azusa Signed agmt Rock to the City Clerk for inclusion with the resolution. to C.C. 12/19/88 PAGE FOUR Community Development Director Bruckner addressed proposed property maintenance ordinance. He stated that at the special study session on September 12, 1988, staff was directed to prepare a property maintenance ordinance to establish specific standards for property maintenance in the City. An ordinance has been prepared establishing guidelines for property maintenance which are enforceable on a case by case basis as a public nuisance. Lengthy discussion ensued between Community Development Director and the Council on methods of enforcement and other aspects of the ordinance. Staff re- mrks re: propty maint. ord. Mr. Bill Simpson addressed this item stating that parts of Comments the ordinance, as written, were ambiguous and felt that it B. Simpson should be referred back to staff, and returned at a later date for more input from the public. Discussion ensued between Council, City Administrator and Mr. Simpson about items that Mr. Simpson felt needed to be more specific. Mr. John West, representing the California Apartment Owners' Comments Association, addressed this item. He stated that the J. West proposed property maintenance ordinance being discussed should not be looked at independently from the proposed apartment rental ordinance, which appeared later on in the Agenda. He stated that he had attended the community meeting that was held with members of staff and their association had worked with staff to resolve some areas of concern. He further stated that according to the ordinance, this building (Civic Auditorium) would not qualify, as there are holes in walls and paint is chipping. He, again, stated that he wanted to work with the City on this and the apartment rental ordinance, and requested that they be 'deferred at this time. Councilwoman Avila advised Mr. West that the Council is Comments concerned with beautification, and that the Civic Auditorium Avila has been referred to staff for follow through. Further discussion was held regarding number of apartment complexes within the city and that only 4% of the ownership were Azusa residents. Also, that staff had met with the representatives of the apartment association with regard to the rental inspection ordinance, but only touched briefly on the property maintenance ordinance. Mr. West returned to speak and advised that just because the Comments owners of apartments do not live in the city, does not mean J. West that they do not care. Councilman Latta then offered the ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING 1st rdg Ord CHAPTER 8.51 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO propty maint PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to waive further reading ,unanimously and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - to consider an amendment to Title 19 Pub hrg (Zoning Chapter) of the Municipal Code relating to sale of Amend. 161 alcoholic beverages from automobile service stations. Code amendment No. 161. 12/19/88 PAGE FIVE The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Pub Hrg hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 30, 1988. for the City's water Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this item Testimony and stated that sale of alcoholic beverages from service staff stations is prohibited by the Municipal Code. However, 66000, et the California Legislature has since enacted a law (AB 937, seq. 'The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Business and Professions Code Section No. 23790.5) which Hrg opened prevents cities from making such prohibitions. This new law proof of publication of make Azusa's ordinances ineffective as of January 1, of said 'would 1989. State Law provides that a city may regulate the sale hearing published of alcoholic beverages from service stations through a conditional use permit. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item and stated that he felt Comments the reason the prohibition came up, was because the drive- A. Morales through dairy had wanted to sell alcoholic beverages and it was too near the school. He further stated that the AM - PM mini market should be investigated as they do not have rest room facilities at their place of business. There being no further testimony, it was moved by Councilman Hrg closed Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried to close the hearing. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Code Amend unanimously carried by roll call to approve Code Amendment #161 appvd No. 161 and direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. PUBLIC HEARING - on the establishment of water system Pub Hrg development fees for the City's water system capital water system improvements, pursuant to Government Code Section 66000, et dev. fees seq. 'The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 30, 1988. Utilities Director Hsu addressed this item stating that the Testimony proposed ordinance was a result of the City's Master Plan, staff which calls for many capital improvement projects to be done between 1990 and 1995, to provide water and service for future growth and development. The estimated cost for these improvements is 5 million dollars. He stated that a study was made on the impact to the water system and methods to finance these projects. The most viable method is to establish and adopt a capital facilities improvement plan and establish development fees. The fees will only be collected from developers of future projects and will not impact existing residents or commercial property owners. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that businesses Comments should be supported by the Council and not be pushed out of A. Morales the community. There being no further testimony, it was moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried to close the hearing. 'Councilwoman Avila then offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 16.36, WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEES, TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. 12/19/88 PAGE SIX Hrg closed 1st rdg Ord water system dev fees PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code to establish a rental housing inspection and cost recovery program. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December 7, 1988. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this ,proposed ordinance stating that the city currently has approximately 6,500 rental units comprising 50% of the total available housing. Of the 6,500 rental units there are approximately 346 licensed apartment buildings containing owners who are listed as residents of Azusa. While many of the owners do maintain their property and provide quality management, many others fail to be responsible owners and are chronic problems for the City. Mr. Bruckner further stated that a community meeting was held when this ordinance was first drafted for input from apartment owners. Their major concern was the cost and down time of empty units. It was felt by the property owners that those owners in violation should pay for the program and should also be burdened with an inspection program. Staff then revised the ordinance dealing with those specific issues, which resulted in a performance clause: if the property owner had 10 successive inspections without any violation would revert to an annual inspection. The property owners felt that this, too, was a burden. The ordinance was revised, again, and has evolved as follows: all rental units must be annually registered with the City; no utilities will be released until the rental complexes are registered or annually renewed, and the fees paid; registration fees are proposed to be $30.00 plus $2.00 per unit for each rental complex; annual inspections will be made of rental complexes, if there is probable cause, interior inspections will be made; 'the property owners would be charged actual City cost for compliance if violations are noted; exempted from this ordinance would be owner -occupied units and mobile home parks which have a certificate of exemption. Director of Community Development went on to state that in order to implement this program it would be necessary to hire two Community Improvement Inspectors. He also stated that the title of the division should be changed to "Community Improvement Division" as the existing Code Enforcement has a negative image. Assistant Code Enforcement Officer's title would also be changed; and Code Enforcement Officer would be changed to Community Improvement Manager, with the understanding that, due to increased responsibility, a salary adjustment would be made in the upcoming budget year. Further, until the program is self-sufficient it would be necessary to approve the expenditure of $80,000 per year for two years of the low and moderate income housing set aside funds. Councilman Latta questioned the title change from Code Enforcement to Community Improvement and felt that Code Enforcement would be more intimidating. Mr. Bruckner advised that the job could still be done with the name ,change and that the whole purpose of code enforcement is public relations. Code enforcement denotes a negative image, wheres community improvement denotes a positive image. Pub Hrg rental in- spection Hrg opened Testimony staff Comments Latta It was consensus of Council that if the program is Rpt on prog- implemented that staff submit a report after 90 days ress in 90 indicating any problem areas and improvements that have been days achieved. Testimony was solicited but none received. 12/19/88 PAGE SEVEN No other Testimony It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.40 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL RENTAL INSPECTION. 'Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: Hrg closed 1st rdg Ord res. rental inspection A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8554 ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR ANNUAL REGISTRATION AND INSPECTION fees for OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.40.040 rental in - OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. spections Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila 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 Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Orgnz chngs and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the & use of organizational changes as stated above and the use of low low/mod and moderate income housing set aside funds. funds ' SPECIAL CALL ITEMS The Mayor requested that his vote on Consent Calendar item F-9, dealing with low and moderate income housing tax exempt financing, CoastFed Properties, reflect a "no" vote. He felt that we have too many apartments in the City. The Mayor also requested the City Attorney if any member of his or any other Councilmember's family owned property in the vicinity of a redevelopment project, could that Councilmember vote on the issue. The City Attorney responded that it would depend on the family member. If it were a spouse or dependent child then it would enter into it; however if other members of a family were involved it would not enter into it, unless they were dependent upon the Councilmember or Board Member for financial support. Spec Call Mayor's vote to be NO on CoastFed item Disc re: family membrs owning propty in red. area Mr. Art West had removed the following item from the Agenda, Comments but since a similar item was on the Redevelopment Agency A. West agenda and his questions were answered, he did not wish to address it. In an effort to maximize efficiency and ensure attainment of community goals, it has been deemed necessary to reorganize ,the organizational structure of the City. As part of this reorganization, certain positions must be reclassified to effectuate the reorganization and to more appropriately reflect the duties currently performed by the incumbents. The following resolution was adopted: Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN POSITIONS AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 8455 REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE MANANGEMENT. 12/19/88 PAGE EIGHT Reorganiza- tion City staff Res. #8555 reclassify- ing & amend Res. 8455 Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses 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 Mr. Art Morales addressed Agenda Item F-13, and wanted to Comments state for the record that Sergeant Frank Shomber is a long A. Morales time Azusa resident and has been an asset to the Police re: Sgt Department and will always be an asset to the community. Shomber Moved by Councilman Latta, unanimously carried by roll for purposes of retirement effective December 26, 1988. with regret. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION seconded by Mayor Moses and Accpt w/ call to accept the resignation regret Sgt. of Sergeant Frank Shomber, Shomber's' Said resignation was accepted retirement Pub.Prtc. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council requesting that R. Legault public participation be extended from one half hour to one pub partici- hour for both the Redevelopment Agency and the Council. pation 1 hr Mayor Moses made a motion to that effect, however, it died Motion re: for the lack of a second. above (died) Mr. Legault went on to cite sections from the Constitution Comments regarding citizens' rights to speak. He, also, reported on R. Legault a survey he did of surrounding cities regarding public participation. Barbara Mee addressed the Council and spoke about the South Coast Air Quality Management District Clean Air Plan. She stated that this plan has been delayed again until March 17th, 1989. She said that this plan has been bombarded by special interest groups who do not want the plan. She asked Council to adopt a resolution supporting this plan. Mr. Rick Phipps addressed the Council stating that he represented a group to recall Councilmembers Stemrich and Naranjo and asked for citizen support. Councilmember Stemrich interjected and asked if Mr. Phipps' group would be willing to debate the recall accusations. No comment from Mr. Phipps. Mr. Gene Fisher of the South Coast Quality Management District addressed Council and commended Ms. Mee's concern on the clean air plan. He stated that the District is faced with a lot of opposition to the plan. Smog problems are evident. They have a 20 year plan that would enable us to have clean air and asked for Council support of the plan. He stated that the plan will affect everyone's lives. Discussion between Mr. Fisher and the Council ensued on some the items included in the plan; such as car-pooling, ,of discontinue the use of diesel fuel; modifications in work hours to alleviate traffic and much more. Mrs. Mary Grosvenor addressed the Council and commended the Police Department for their expediency in alleviating the problems of semi -trucks driving through private property. She also stated that she wished the public participation portion of the agenda be increased as Mr. Legault requested. She also requested that before developers are allowed to build in the city they should consider the wind patterns, etc., and know what they are doing, because she has spent the last two years repairing her roof. 12/19/88 PAGE NINE Comments B. Mee SCAQMD clean air plan Comments R. Phipps re: recall Comments Stemrich Comments G. Fisher SCQAMD General discussion M. Grosvenor various comments Ms. Grosvenor was allowed additional time to speak and her last remark was that she was sorry to see the action taken by the Council on the Azusa Rock quarry issue; and felt that the resolution should contain a clause that Azusa Rock have a healthy liability insurance. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and stated that he Comments would like to commend the Council for adopting the A. Morales mitigation measures with regard to Azusa Rock and felt that was the best solution for the City. Because of high winds I he requested that the palm trees be trimmed on Azusa Avenue. He was advised by Councilwoman Avila that that responsiblity laid with Caltrans. He then wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Councilwoman Avila made a statement to the effect that her Comments inalienable rights under the Constitution of the State have Avila been violated as she has been badgered by citizens and wanted everyone to realize that Councilmembers have rights as well as everyone. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Mayor Moses discussed the problems at the Senior Center, Sr Center especially with the floor coming up and the roof leaking. probs Assistant Director of Public Works/Engineering DeLoach Comments advised that he has met with a member of the Benchmark Group Asst.Dir. with regard to these problems and that they indicated they PW/Eng would make repairs on the roof, however, they did not feel that they were responsible for the floor, they (Benchmark) felt that the floor contractor should be responsible for that. He also responded to Mayor Moses' question that he did have problems reaching members of the Benchmark Group. 'Mayor Moses requested that this item be placed on the next Item to be agenda if Benchmark did not respond and correct the on Agenda problems. if not recon- ciled The Council discussed these problems and the methods of construction and that the foundation was not properly put in. Further, whether or not legal action could be taken against the contractor. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cty Atty & Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that the City staff to Attorney and the Director of Public Works confer on the invstgate problems of the Senior Center prior to the statute of Sr Cntr limitations running out. Councilman Latta commented that the Senior Center did not go Comments out to competitive bids and this should be remembered in the Latta future. Mayor Moses stated that the recent winds caused a lot of Wind damages roof damage to the Crystal Canyon homes, however, the Lewis Homes survived without problems. was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stronger ,It Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that the restrictions Planning Commission be directed to investigate and impose Bldg Code tighter restrictions to the building codes for properties in the north end of town and also on tin buildings in the City. Mayor Moses discussed the possibility of installing warning Warning signs above the river bed in the San Gabriel Canyon. signs at Another person drowned in that area and he felt that signs river bed should be placed warning of the turbulence of the water. to be rfrd to staff for proper jurisdiction 12/19/88 PAGE TEN It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this matter to staff to ascertain responsible jurisdiction for that area and request that signs be posted. Mayor Moses discussed the clean air plan and wanted the Council to support it as well. He did not agree with the Southern California Association of Governments that the plan should be amended. He felt the citizens of the valley would lose in that event. He discussed many facets of the plan and urged support of it. Councilman Latta stated that he was the representative of the Council to SLAG, and what SCAG is trying to do, is to have local community study sessions with, local government officials and such a meeting is scheduled in Azusa for local cities to discuss the plan. He stated that the citizens of Azusa are probably not aware of the drastic changes that would be made to their existing life styles with this plan. Car-pooling, only, would be allowed and many other changes. Further discussion ensued with Councilmembers on this issue. Mr. Gene Fisher addressed the Council on this matter and stated that the plan was only a plan at this point. It requires the AQMD Board to hold study sessions and public hearings to consider all aspects of the plan. He stated that we have to commit ourselves now, or we will not have any healthy air to breathe in the future. Clean air plan disc Moses Comments Latta Comments G. Fisher Councilman Latta stated that he did not criticize the plan, Comments. however, he felt public acceptance would be needed prior to Latta implementing the plan. fayor Moses made a motion to endorse and support the clean Spt clean air ir plan. Motion died for the lack of a second. plan (died) oved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Table to aftr and carried by roll call to table the Mayor's motion until 1/12 SCAG after the SCAG January 12th meeting. Mayor Moses mtg dissenting. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Recognition and unanimously carried by roll call that proper recognition for Shannon be given to Shannon Cline, an Azusa resident, who is the Cline reigning Hospitality Hostess for 1988-89, and voted Miss Personality for 1988-89, at the Miss American Teen Pageant in Florida. Councilwoman Avila discussed the remodeling of the Civic Avila to be Center and requested that she be the liaison member of the liaison for Council to work with staff with regard to appropriate Civic Cntr ceremonies when it is completed sometime in February. remodeling ceremonies It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that Councilwoman Avila be the liaison member from the Council to work with staff on these ceremonies and that they be held on a week -end. 'Councilwoman Avila discussed her concerns regarding Late cancel- Councilmembers making reservations for various functions and lation fees then cancelling after the allotted time. when this is done, to be paid the City loses the money. by Cncl It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll call that in the event any Councilmember cancelled plans to attend a function after the allowed time to cancel, that each member be responsible to pay those fees rather than the City. Mayor Moses abstaining. 12/19/88 PAGE ELEVEN Councilman Naranjo made a statement regarding a letter to Statement the Editor that appeared in the Azusa Herald regarding Naranjo re: accusations against himself and Councilman Stemrich Carlos Adame of falsely using funds that had been received for the Carlos fund Adame family. He advised of the monies spent and the amount that is in the bank and welcomed anyone to inspect the records. He further stated that if anyone felt that they donated in error, to contact him and he would refund their money. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:59 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8556 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2388 12/19/88 PAGE TWELVE