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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 6, 1989 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 16, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the Call to Order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of the Saint Invocation Frances of Rome Church. A moment of silent prayer was held in memory of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' ALSO PRESENT 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, Director of Public Works DeLoach, Redevelopment Director Steel, Business Marketing/Public Information officer Katchen-Gall, Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, Administrative Assistant Sperl, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara, Administrative Clerk Toscano. Ceremonial NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 10 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by appvd, Mose: Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call abstain on vote, with the exception of Mayor Moses abstaining on Item F-1 F-1. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 3rd Min appvd and the adjourned regular meeting of January 7th, 1989, were approved as written. Mayor Moses abstaining. 2. The City has entered into an agreement with Caltrans to Pgm Supp Agmt construct a storm drain in Alosta Avenue between Citrus w/Caltrans Avenue and Little Dalton Wash. (Project No. 654) A for Proj Program Supplement, No. 006, allocating Federal funds 654 for this project was approved and its execution authorized. 3. The City entered into an agreement with Caltrans to modify the traffic signals and medians at Gladstone and Azusa Avenues and Paramount and Azusa Avenues, Project No. 714. The agreement was amended on January 4th to revise the financing of the project by utilizing FAU funds to cover approximately 86% of the total cost. The plans and specifications have met with Caltrans approval. Amendment A-2 to the agreement and Program Supplement with Caltrans was approved and their execution authorized; further, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and directed the City Clerk to advertise for bids. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS Amend to agmt w/Caltrans & appvl of plans & specs Proj 714 Emp step inc/ perm status This resolution sets a Public Hearing before the Council on February 21, 1989, to hear protests, as required by law, to accomplish weed abatement by the Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture. ' 10. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:38 P.M. 01/16/89 PAGE TWO Res. #s 8562 & 8563 Warrants Cncl convened jntly w/CRA S. Lewis Step 3 01/07/89 B. Lucas. Perm Stat 12/01/88 5. Plans and specifications for Project No. 793-88, re- Plans & specs, roofing of the existing roof at the Light and Water Proj 793-88 Building, were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. The existing asphalt composition style roof is the original material installed in 1967. Routine maintenance repairs have proved to be insufficent and a complete re -roofing is necessary. 6. Mayor Pro -tem Naranjo was authorized to travel to Auth for Washington, D.C., February 5-12, 1989, to attend the Mayor pro -tem American Public Power Association's Policy Board to attnd mtg meeting. Mayor Pro -tem Naranjo is the City's APPA representative on the Policy Board. 7. The Consumer Service Division has a Printronix printer Printer de - which has not been used for several years. It was clared surplu offered to the Police 'Department, but refused because & to be sold it is obsolete. The printer was declared surplus and authorization given to sell same to Dependable Computer Services, in the amount of $500.00. This company will use the printer for its parts. 8. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a Cty Treas balance of $10,492,125.38, as of December 31, 1988, was Fin stmnt received and filed. 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8561 DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND weed abate - BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF ment Pub Hrg CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC on 2/21/89 NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. This resolution sets a Public Hearing before the Council on February 21, 1989, to hear protests, as required by law, to accomplish weed abatement by the Los Angeles County Department of Agriculture. ' 10. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:38 P.M. 01/16/89 PAGE TWO Res. #s 8562 & 8563 Warrants Cncl convened jntly w/CRA Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Hearing to the meeting of February 6, 1989, in order for the developer to finalize negotiations with the Agency and complete site plans and elevations for the project. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 7:40 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Hrg cont to 2/6/89 mtg Cncl recessed CRA continued Reconvened No bus IDA ' ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2390 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.040, 19.22.040 AND 19.26.020(2)(jj) sale of alco- OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALE OF ALCOHOL AT hol at auto AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS. svc stations Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-88-5 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA -88-4. 'Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta 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 Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: 01/16/89 PAGE THREE Res. #8564 crtfying Neg Dec Z-88-5 & GPA -88-4 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed sale of certain real Joint Pub Hrg property in the Azusa Central Business District sale of propt Redevelopment Project Area to DeRosa Properties for the in CBD construction of approximately 51,000 square feet of DeRosa commercial space with parking and landscaping. The real property consists of approximately 3.5 acres generally bounded by Foothill on the South, San Gabriel on the west, the ATSF railroad on the north and Azusa on the east. Also, the presentation of a Disposition and Development Agreement. 'The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Hrg opened Clerk/Deputy Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 4th and 11th, 1989. Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Hearing to the meeting of February 6, 1989, in order for the developer to finalize negotiations with the Agency and complete site plans and elevations for the project. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 7:40 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Hrg cont to 2/6/89 mtg Cncl recessed CRA continued Reconvened No bus IDA ' ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2390 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.04.040, 19.22.040 AND 19.26.020(2)(jj) sale of alco- OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SALE OF ALCOHOL AT hol at auto AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS. svc stations Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-88-5 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA -88-4. 'Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta 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 Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: 01/16/89 PAGE THREE Res. #8564 crtfying Neg Dec Z-88-5 & GPA -88-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8565 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE AZUSA appvng GENERAL PLAN FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND GENERAL GPA -88-4 COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTIES IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, PASADENA AVENUE, FIRST STREET AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE (AMENDMENT NO. GPA -88-4). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, 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, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCIL14EMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila questioned Option 3, Page 3, of the Questions proposed Ordinance rezoning properties in question. Her re: prop concern was the rezoning of San Gabriel Avenue. City Ord. Attorney apprised her that the options cited in the Ordinance were as a result of the study made, and only referred to that study. San Gabriel Avenue will continue with the same zoning as it has at present, and that a separate study was being conducted for that area. Councilwoman Avila then offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R3c (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), appvng zone P (PARKING) AND C2 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL) TO R2 (TWO-FAMILY change Z - RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTIES IN THE AREA OF AZUSA BOUNDED 88-5 BY FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, PASADENA AVENUE, FIRST STREET AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE (CASE NO. Z-88-5). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. A Public Hearing was held on these matters on January 3, 1989. Councilman Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8566 DENYING THE APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE denying CUP PROPERTY LOCATED AT 992 EAST ALOSTA AVENUE (CASE NO. C-88- C-88-29 29, WILLIAM WONG). COSTS FOR W. Wong Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo MATERIALS to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and OPTICAL DRIVE adopted by the following vote of the Council: TO CHAPTERS 15.08 AND 12.60 OF THE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, (CASE NO. 88-5690). MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE A Public Hearing was held on this matter on January 3, 1989. ' Councilman Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8567 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF OPTICAL RADIATION denying pub COMPANY AND AFFIRMING THE ORDER FOR ASSESSMENT OF COSTS FOR nus appl EMERGENCY ABATEMENT RESPONSE FOR A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 88-5690 INCIDENT AT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1300 OPTICAL DRIVE PURSUANT Optical TO CHAPTERS 15.08 AND 12.60 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Radiation (CASE NO. 88-5690). 01/16/89 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilman Naranjo, 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, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Public Nuisance Appeal was held on this matter on January 3, 1989. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Juan M. Velazquez for property Pub Nuis Appl located at 614 N. Sunset Avenue. Subject property was 88-544 Juan declared a nuisance for unpermitted use of a converted bus M. Velazquez, as a permanent dwelling. The owners of the property, John E. and Lee Tyck, are indifferent to the request. Case No. 88-544. The Mayor declared the informal hearing open. Hrg opened Deputy City Clerk administered the oath to Code Enforcement Oath to Code Officer Rudisel prior to his giving testimony on this Enf. off. matter. He went on to state that the appellant is prior to requesting the Council for an extension to abate, until testimony March 1st, at which time he intends to take the vehicle back to Mexico. Appellant, Juan Velazquez addressed the Council stating that the owner is not charging him any rent to live on the 'premises in the bus. He has lived there for two and one half years and gets along well with his neighbors. He is presently not working, but attending La Puente Valley Vocational School in order to become a mechanic. The bus is in good operating condition, even though it is a 1961 model, however he cannot secure insurance because of its age. He requested an extension of time until March 1, 1989, and then would take the vehicle to Mexico. Discussion was held between Council and Mr. Velazquez as to sanitary facilities in the bus and if it were connected to a sewer line. Mr. Velazquez responded that the bus was fully equipped, however, he did not use the bathroom facilities because it is not hooked up to a sewer. An extension cord was connected to the bus for electrical purposes. Concerns were raised whether the City would be liable in the event of fire because of the electrical cord wiring. City Attorney advised that the City would not be liable. Further testimony was solicited, but none received. Moved by Mayor Moses that Mr. Velazquez be afforded a thirty day extension to abate the nuisance. Motion died for the lack of a second. 'Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll call that the public nuisance appeal be denied and that the Order of Abatement be confirmed, directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document; further, that the property owners be charged for the City Attorney's time and staff time, pursuant to Section 15.08.100, et seq. Azusa Municipal Code in handling the appeal. Mayor Moses dissenting. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE 01/16/89PAGE FIVE Testimony Velazquez General discussion 30 day exten- sion (died) Pub Nuis App denied Spec Call PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Attorney Steven Alexander addressed the Council regarding potential litigation v. City of Azusa due to Councilmember's actions. Mayor Moses stepped down from the Council table and stated that Mr. Alexander was representing him as "Citizen Moses." Mayor Pro -tempore Naranjo chaired this item. Mr. Alexander went on to state that Councilman Stemrich had accused Mayor Moses of building apartments on his Ghost Town property and that he had deliberately misled the Council in this matter. He quoted from an article in the newspaper and stated that the Mayor was selling his property, and that there was no mention of a developer coming in and requesting a zone change, it was merely speculation by the reporter who wrote the article. He went on to read a portion of the transcript of the proceedings of the Council meeting of January 3rd, with regard to this matter, citing Councilman Stemrich's statements regarding the Mayor's property. Councilwoman Avila asked Mr. Alexander if he was representing Eugene Moses, citizen, or Eugene Moses, Mayor. He responded that he didn't realize there was a difference. She went on to state that there was a difference in that Mayor Moses could not have possibly purchased property on the stipend received as Mayor but that as a citizen that would be different. Pub.Prtc. Atty Steven Alexander to address Cnci Mayor left Cncl table Naranjo to chair item Comments Alexander re: Cnclmn Stemrich's statements at last mtq Comments Avila Mr. Alexander was advised by Mayor Pro -tempore Naranjo that Alexander's he had exhausted his time and that the Council had the floor time spent and that he could not speak unless Council allowed him to do so. Councilman Stemrich requested the City Administrator to read into the record a paragraph from the transcript in its entirety which Mr. Alexander only read briefly, which would prove that he (Stemrich) did not accuse the Mayor of building apartments on his property. City Administrator obliged and read the paragraph in full. The bone of contention, according to Councilman Stemrich, was the word "them", (new owners) which Mr. Alexander read as "him" (Mayor Moses). Mr. Alexander interjected statements and was advised by Mayor Pro -tempore Naranjo that he was out of order. Comments Stemrich Alexander out of order It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Alexander not Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call to not allow Mr. allowed to Alexander any more time to speak. Mayor Moses and speak Councilman Latta abstaining. Councilman Latta was advised to abstain by the City Attorney Latta abstnd as his residence was in close proximity to the property in re: conflict question and could be a possible conflict of interest. of interest City Administrator advised Council that action needed to be Action needed taken on Item J-2, addendum to the Scheduled Items portion on J-2 of the Agenda. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Plaque for Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to Bill Duff present a plaque to Mr. Bill Duff, wheel chair athlete, who wheel chair will be journeying across the United States on behalf of the athlete "Wheels Across America" challenge. Mr. Duff will be in our area on January 17, 1989. Public Participation was then continued. 01/16/89 PAGE SIX Pub Part cont Mr. Oscar Zamora addressed Council and requested Comments consideration of four way stop signs at the intersection of O. Zamora Fifth and Dalton, due to reckless drivers. If stop signs stop signs are not warranted, perhaps painting the curbs red a few feet 5th & Dalton near the intersection would help. He also requested no & street parking signs during the hours the street sweeper works. sweeping probs -- As this was not agenda item, the matter was referred to Referred to staff for reconciliation. staff Mr. Art West addressed the Council and stated that during Comments the last election the FBI was investigating the Mayor. He A. West had read the report and advised that there was no substance FBI rpt re: to the charges and the investigation had ceased. The Mayor Moses advised him that this was true and that it was more of an inquiry rather than an investigation. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council stating that he agreed Comments with Mr. Zamora for the need of four way stop signs at Fifth A. Morales and Dalton. He stated that there have been many accidents 5th & Dalton at that location and cars have run into the homes there. He & article went on to state that the article that appeared in the Azusa in Az Hrld Herald regarding possible re -zoning of property above Sierra Madre was a very well written article. Mr. Steven Alexander attempted to address the Council, but Alexander was advised that he had an opportunity to address them and not allowed that his time was exhausted, therefore, he was not allowed to speak to speak. Mrs. Carol Montano addressed the Council and advised that Comments Azusa Rock was still violating the conditions of their C. Montano permit and wondered when and who would be checking their Az Rock operation to ensure that they comply. City Administrator advised that City staff was in the process of monitoring Azusa Rock. Mrs. Montano went to on to state that she had read an Comments article in the Los Angeles Times which stated the Federal C. Montano Government was going to turn property in the San Gabriel homeless River Channel into shelters for the homeless, and wondered propty if the Council had any information on this. Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed this item stating that the Federal Government had advised the City of surplus property in that area; specifically 2 acres north of the river bed adjacent to Fish Canyon. As a matter of procedure cities have an option to purchase the property. Staff and the Parks and Recreation Commission viewed the property and found that it was not feasible for purchase. It is in a water conservation area and there are no utility hook ups. If the area were to be used for the homeless, various local permits would be needed as well as water and sewer hook ups, and he felt that this would be a monumental task and not feasible. Mrs. Gayle Avakian stated that she had information on this item if the Council wanted to know about it. As there was only three minutes left in the public participation portion of the Agenda, it was moved by Mayor Moses to allow Mr. Kennedy to speak for five minutes. Motion died for the lack of a second. Mr. Howard Kennedy addressed the Council stating that the motion Councilman Stemrich made at the last meeting regarding the re -zoning of property north of Sierra Madre was never amended to a study of that area. He said that the City Attorney commented that a study would be needed; the City Clerk and the City Administrator also stated that a study was required. However, they can not make motions and 01/16/89 PAGE SEVEN Response Comm Dev Dir Comments G. Avakian 3 mins left for pub part H. Kennedy not allowed 5 minutes Commented on Stemrich's statements that subsequently Mrs. Avila seconded Mr. Stemrich's motion and a roll call vote was taken, but the motion was never amended. Mrs. Avila responded and stated that the motion that was made was for a study. Mr. Kennedy did not agree with her and passed copies of a transcript of that particular item from the last meeting for Council perusal. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed the Council stating that she Comments had a lot of information regarding the excess property in G. Avakian 'the canyon, but would not comment, as many people in the audience would not want to hear what she had to say. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Mayor Moses discussed the holiday honoring Martin Luther Question re: King, and felt that the City should also be closed on this M. L. King day. City Administrator advised that this was a matter to Holiday discuss in meet and confer sessions with the various employee organizations. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Proclo for unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be M. L. King prepared in honor of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. Discussion was held regarding solid waste recycling program. Solid waste It was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta recycling and unanimously carried by roll call that this matter be rfrd to staff referred to staff for report and recommendation. Moved by Mayor Moses that Administrative Assistant Sperl be Admin Asst given the responsibility to meet with community leaders to to secure generate funding for the erection of various landmarks funding frm within the City. Motion died for the lack of a second. comm. (died) City Administrator advised that the Redevelopment Director Comments has been negotiating with the owner of property near the Cty Admin canyon for this very reason in hopes of purchasing the re: purch of. property. Discussions are still being held and Council will propty for be apprised of any new developments. landmarks Discussion was held regarding meeting with Caltrans Meet with representatives from the Los Angeles Office rather than local reps travelling to Sacramento. frm Caltrans Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that meetings be scheduled with representatives from Caltrans to meet with the Council to discuss various concerns of the City. Councilman Stemrich advised that there were four Azusa float Proclos for builders who built parade floats for the Rose Parade and Azusa float they won half of the awards given. He felt that the bldrs , positive public relations Azusa received was outstanding. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that proclamations be prepared for these builders to be presented to them at a later date. Councilman Stemrich discussed allowing the American Little Amer Little League to use the building at Zacatecas park for storage. League stra(lr- He thought that Council had directed staff to do so at a space req. prior meeting. 01/16/89 PAGE EIGHT Councilman Latta advised that he had been in the area where Float bldnq these floats are being built and that the area needed to street props be modified somehow, as the float builders were having rfrd to staff problems getting the floats out onto the street. This matter was referred to staff by consensus. Councilman Stemrich discussed allowing the American Little Amer Little League to use the building at Zacatecas park for storage. League stra(lr- He thought that Council had directed staff to do so at a space req. prior meeting. 01/16/89 PAGE EIGHT Director of Public Works DeLoach addressed this item stating Response that the building was needed by the City for storage of Dir Pub work.::: records. He felt that some of the fenced in area could be used by the Little League if they purchased their own storage sheds. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call that staff work with the Little League and afford them storage space either in the building or inside the chain link fence. Mayor Moses dissenting, as he wanted the Little League to have the building for storage. Discussion was held regarding the Edwards Theatres/Swap Meet Operation. Councilman Stemrich advised that the ballot measure regarding raising the theater tax failed, however, Edwards raised his ticket fees. Mr. Stemrich felt that the City should be receiving more money from Edwards, especially the amount of services the City provides for his swap meet. City Administrator advised that Mr. Edwards had been in contact with him and requested to hold a swap meet on both Saturday and Sunday; possibly purchasing,the.Krems property and upgrading the parking and having daily swap meets. He stated that nothing has been finalized, however; these ideas are just in the planning stages. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: Staff to wrk w/Little League Discussion Edwards theatres & swap meet probs Comments Cty Admin A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO Res. #8568 RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JANUARY 16, 1989, PURSUANT TO Closed Ses:: THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (b). Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STERMICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:11 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:25 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess: Reconvened The City Attorney advised that during Closed Session action Lv of Absen was taken to deny request for leave of absence for employee denied for Contreras. Four votes in the affirmative with Mayor Moses Contreras abstaining. The Mayor advised that Mr. Fuentes will meet with Cty Admin to representatives from the American Little League and assure meet w/Little.- them that storage space will be made available to them. League rep; re: storage 'Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Adjourn to and unanimously carried to adjourn meeting to a Town Hall Town Hall mte, Meeting to be held at the Senior Citizen Center, on January 1/30/89 @ Sr 30, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. Cit. Center 01/16/89 PAGE NINE TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 P.M. 1 DEP TY CITY CL RR 11 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8569 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2391 01/16/89 PAGE TEN