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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 21, 1989 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 21, 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. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present Acting City Attorney Woods, 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 Public Works DeLoach, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Business Marketing/Public Information Officer Katchen-Gall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Councilmembers Avila, Stemrich and Latta presented Proclamations Proclamations to the following for their achievements in to Rose Float building Rose Parade floats and winning most of the coveted builders trophies, thus exposing the City of Azusa favorably in the press: Rick Chapman of Festival Arts Tim Estes of Fiesta Parade Floats Dick Hubbard of American Deorating Company Thomas Neighbors of Bravo Productions Mr. Louis Lopez, President of the Azusa High School Marching Units and members of the units presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Council and City Administrator in 'gratitude for assistance given to them. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 11 was approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call vote. Item F-2 to include a plaque for retiring employee Floyd Thompson and Item F-10 was amended to correct a typing error. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 6, 1989, were approved as written. Crtfcts of Apprec to Cnc & Cty Admin Az HS Booster Cons Cal appvd, F-2 & F-10 amended Min appvd 2. Resignation for purposes of retirement of Floyd Retirement Thompson, effective March 15, 1989, was accepted. F. Thompson 3. Promotional probationary appointment of Carol Hill from Appt. C. Consumer Service Representative II, to Consumer Service Hill Representative III, retroactive to February 7, 1989, was approved. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Emp step inc/ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE B. Badoni Step 5 02/04/89 F. Chavez Step 2 01/04/89 S. Fleming Step 5 02/04/89 S. Gonzalez Step 5 02/04/89 K. Harris Step 5 02/19/89 5. Plans and specifications for the construction of a 16" Plans & specs water line on Foothill Blvd., and a 20" water line on Water line Dalton Ave., were approved and the City Clerk directed Foothill & to advertise for bids. Dalton 6. The contract for Project No. 690, modification of Bid award traffic signal and reconstruction of curb returns at Proj 690 Ninth Street and San Gabriel Avenue, was awarded to Paxin Elect. Paxin Electric, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $102,362.00, and its execution authorized. Five bids were received in the City Clerk's office on January 30th, from: Paxin Electric, Inc., Damon Construction, Raymor Electric Co., Inc., Paul Gardner Corp., and Steiny and Company, Inc. The City Clerk was further directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. ' 7. The appointment of Norman Rosner to the position of Appt N. Reserve Police Officer, effective February 22, 1989, Rosner was approved. 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. This resolution amends the order of public participation on the Agenda to appear prior to the Consent Calendar portion. 9. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of $10,517,367.56, as of January 31, 1989, was received and filed. 10. The County Hazardous Waste Management Plan discusses the problems of hazardous waste; outlines proposals for handling and reducing waste; proposes possible sites for treatment and disposal and cites current law regarding hazardous waste. The following resolution concurring with the plan was adopted. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONCURRING WITH THE COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. 11. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: Res. #8579 Rules of ordr Cncl mtgs Cty Treas fin stment Res. #8580 concurring w/County Haz. Waste Mngmnt Plan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8581 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8582 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 02/21/89 PAGE TWO THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Convene as 7:46 P.M. CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:03 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE _ TRANSACTED. 1 ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING Ord. #2392 CHAPTER 8.51 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO property PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. maintenance Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord.#2393 AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY THE ADDITION THERETO OF payment of SECTIONS 3.24.080 AND 3.24.080 (a) RELATING TO THE PAYMENT interesst OF AN INTEREST CHARGE FOR FAILURE TO PAY CITY TAXES, charge for I LICENSES AND FRANCHISE FEES AND AMENDING SECTION 3.32.090. failure to pay City Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta to taxes 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 Due to recent court decisions dealing with curfew laws, it Curfew laws has been necessary to amend our present Ordinance to ensure to conform constitutional compliance. w/State Councilman Stemrich then offered the following Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING SECTION 8.15.050 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO curfew for CURFEW FOR MINORS. minors Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further and introduce the Ordinance. ,reading The Police Department is occasionally called to the scene of large, unruly assemblages and/or parties that disturb the peace and quiet of other residents. The people responsible for the disturbance who do not initially comply with officers' requests cause officers to respond several times on the same complaint, which is costly and deprives other portions of the City of adequate patrol. An Ordinance was prepared which would allow the City to charge the people responsible for the actual cost of a second police response. 02/21/89 PAGE THREE Unruly assemblages for Police callouts to be charged after ini- tial response Chief of Police Wood addressed this item stating that these types of calls were not common, however, in the past the Police were called to the same location a number of times and had to ask for assistance from other departments. This Ordinance would address these types of call -outs. He further, wished to restate that charges would only be made in the event of a second response. Mayor Moses then offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 8.52.160 TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO FEES FOR THE USE OF POLICE SERVICES AT ANY LOUD OR UNRULY ASSEMBLAGE. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: Comments Wood 1st rdg Ord fees for use of Police svcs - unruly assemblages A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8583 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF CHARLES B. LEAMON AND denying Pub AFFIRMING THE FINDING OF A NUISANCE AND ORDER TO ABATE THE Nuis Appl NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 932 EAST NEARFIELD AVENUE C.B. Leamon (CASE NO. 88-542). 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, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'Public Nuisance Appeal was held on this matter on February 6, 1989. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE CITY OF IRWINDALE TO PROVIDE MITIGATION MEASURES FOR THE PROPOSED RAIDER STADIUM. Moved by Councilman Latta, 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Res. #8584 agmt w/ Irwindale re: Raider Stadium Councilman Latta presented a resolution for Council Latta reso consideration urging the cancellation of recall proceedings. to cancel The resolution was read in full by the City Administrator. recall ,Mr. Louis Zamora addressed this item commending Councilman Comments Latta for initiating it. He further requested that the L. Zamora Mayor take a stand with regard to the recall and asked that the resolution be adopted unanimously. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that the monies Comments to be used for the recall election could best be used A. Morales elsewhere. He cited the fact that a few years ago, children of the community could use the Slauson Park pool at no cost. Now, the children have to pay a fee to swim. He felt that the $30,000.00 plus for the recall should be used to allow children to swim free or used by other departments in the City, such as Police or Public Works. 02/21/89 PAGE FOUR Mr. Steven Alexander addressed this item stating that Mr. Comments Zamora and Councilman Latta were missing the point by S. Alexander presenting this resolution. The Council cannot decide this issue, it can only be decided by the people of the community. Councilman Naranjo stated that the people have a right to recall any member of the Council if the job is not being done properly. However, he felt that the public was being misled and given false information about the recall, citing that the recall group was advising citizens that he and Councilman Stemrich were "on the take" from Azusa Rock and that they wanted to bring a toxic dump site into town. He advised the citizens that if they were so misled and wanted to remove their names from the recall petition, they could do so by contacting the Registrar -Recorder. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this item stating that the resolution was a good idea, however, if the recall were discontinued and some time in the future problems arose, then the citizens would be "stuck with" the Council for four years. He felt the only reason the Council wanted peace and harmony at this time was due to the recall proceedings. Councilman Latta then offered the resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING THE CANCELLATION OF RECALL PROCEEDINGS. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to adopt the resolution. 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 Mayor Moses asked the City Attorney if there was a conflict of interest in that the two Councilmembers targeted for the recall voted in favor of this resolution. Acting City Attorney advised that the resolution was not legally binding, only conveyed the intention of the Council and therefore there was no conflict of interest. SCHEDULED ITEMS Comments Naranjo Comments R. Legault Res. #8585 urging can- cellation of recall Comments Moses Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - to receive testimony from property owners Pub Hrg having any objections to the abatement of weeds, rubbish, Weed abate - brush, refuse and dirt upon or in front of property on ment certain streets in the City. All property owners involved were advised by mail of the notice to abate weeds, etc. 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 January 25, 1989. Community Development Director Bruckner advised the Council Testimony that the hearing was specifically for the purpose of Bruckner teceiving any objections and/or testimony from those esidents whose properties have been targeted for weed batement. A representative from the County was in attendance at the meeting if there were any questions to be resolved. Testimony was solicited, but none received. No oth test. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. 02/21/89 PAGE FIVE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and County to unanimously carried by roll call to direct the Agricultural abate weeds Commissioner/Director of Weights and Measures to abate the nuisance by having the weeds, rubbish and refuse removed. As there was need for the Agency to have a Closed Session, it was moved by Councilwoman/Director Avila, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that prior action adjourning the Agency be amended to reflect a recess to end of the City Council meeting. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Prior action to adj CRA amended to recess to end of Cncl mtg Spec Call None Pub.Prtc. Due to the fact that the next speaker was the Mayor's Moses left attorney and would address the Mayor's property, The Ghost Cncl table Town, the Mayor abstained from the proceedings and left the Naranjo Council table. Mayor pro -tem Naranjo chaired this item. chaired item Mr. Steven Alexander stated that the Mayor's Ghost Town is S. Alexander being sold and that he has complied with all regulations. discussed There is no litigation pending on this property and he had Ghost Town objections to it being discussed in Closed Session. He went on to state that he hoped the Council, excluding the Mayor, and the new property owner could work together to develop the property for the most beneficial use of the City. The Mayor returned to the Council table at this time. Moses retrnd Mrs. Kathy Gutierrez addressed the Council regarding K. Gutierrez made by the Mayor at the last meeting concerning rebutted ,statements her property, 1035 N. Orange Avenue. She stated that statements everyone knew she had bought prior Councilman Cook's home of Moses at and that she was shocked to hear the Mayor discussing her last mtg re: property at the last meeting. She went on to say that she her propty on was unaware at the time of the purchase that the guest house Orange Ave. was not completely permitted, however she did know that minor corrections had to be made and they were in the process of doing so. She stated that the Mayor brought great shame and embarrassment to her and her family and that she had no recourse but to come to the meeting and rebut those comments in order to protect her family name. The Mayor stated that he had never mentioned her name and Comments that he discussed the problems with the jacuzzi, as her Moses neighbor had complained to him about it. He went on to say that if he offended her he apologized for doing so. Mrs. Ina Mae Gibbons, neighbor of Mrs. Gutierrez, addressed Comments the Council stating that she had complained to various I.M. Gibbons members of the Council and staff regarding the noise the jacuzzi made late at night and that nothing was ever done about it. She was not complaining about any other items on their property except the jacuzzi. She could not sleep because of the noise it made. 11andeneral discussion was held between Council, Mrs. Gibbons General Mrs. Gutierrez regarding the problem. Councilwoman discussion Avila wondered why Mrs. Gibbons did not complain about the jacuzzi when Councilman Cook lived there. Councilman Naranjo stated that he did not feel the jacuzzi made that much noise to disturb the neighbors, however, if it was in violation of the noise Ordinance then something should be done to correct it. City Administrator advised that staff and the property owners have been working together to make the necessary improvements on the property, which were minor in nature. 02/21/89 PAGE SIX It was consensus of Council that staff work with all Probe refrd individuals concerned to reconcile the problem and possibly to staff have a decibel reading taken to ascertain the noise level of 1035 Orange the jacuzzi. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council stating that the Planning Commission was putting too many restrictions on residents who wanted to improve their homes by the addition of patio covers. He requested that this matter be referred to staff for modification of the regulations. He also 'requested that staff look into the possibility of not allowing the City of Duarte to put in any more approaches on their side of Encanto Parkway, as the street belongs to the City of Azusa. Additional approaches would cause more traffic congestion. He, also, discussed graffiti problems within the City. He felt that possibly a volunteer youth program could be initiated to alleviate costs for the City. His last comment concerned the attack made by Art West on Councilwoman Avila in the press. He felt that this was un- called for. Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council and stated that he was pleased that the resolution urging the recall was approved almost unanimously. He still requested that the Mayor take a stand on the proposed recall. He stated that the Council had great potential and wished the division would cease and that Council work together and with the citizens of Azusa. Mr. Murray Hirota addressed the Council and advised that he is a member of Club Esperanza and that this group has been meeting at the Senior Citizen Center on the first and third Sundays of every month. They have been advised that they must pay $30.00 per meeting to continue to meet there. He felt that these costs were unwarranted. It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to refer this matter to the Screening Committee for reconciliation. A. Morales discussed patio covers, approaches on Encanto, gra- ffiti & press comments by A. West re: Avila L. Zamora recall M. Hirota costs for use of Sr Cntr Use of cntr rfrd to Screening Comm Mr. Oscar Zamora addressed the Council stating that he was O. Zamora appalled by the trash and debris on the City streets. He trash & requested that signs be posted on the streets for street debris sweeping, especially on Dalton Avenue. City Administrator advised that the newly adopted property maintenance Ordinance would alleviate the debris on parkways. With respect to street sweeping, plans were underway to order no parking signs in the next budget, and to use certain streets on a trial basis for posting alternate sides of the street for no parking and have the streets swept. Mr. Art West addressed the Council and stated that he had contacted a City official who advised him that the recall election would cost approximately $30,000.00. To his knowledge, the City has not spent any money, to date, on the recall. He went on to state that the comments in the press with regard to Councilwoman Avila were not made by him. He, 'only, repeated comments made to him by citizens while soliciting signatures for the recall. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Comments Cty Admin Comments A. West recall & press com- ments re: Avila 0th Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding the possibility of purchasing Poss purch the Santa Fe train station. The Mayor thought that it would Santa Fe sta be an ideal location for a restaurant and wanted to see if the City could purchase it and sell it for that purpose. Councilman Latta advised that there had been discussions to 02/21/89 PAGE SEVEN use train station as a commuter stop for the mass transit light rail system. He felt that this should be pursued prior to any thought of purchasing it. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Train sta rfr Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be to staff directed to investigate the status of the train station and report to Council. Discussion was held regarding replacing the Mayor as a 'delegate to the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority. He stated that he could not always attend the meetings because of other conflicts. After discussion, it was consensus of the Council that the Mayor remain as the delegate in view of the fact that a staff member is an alternate and can attend in his absence. Discussion was held regarding proposed expansion of the dump. The Mayor was not in favor of its expansion and wanted to do everything to discourage it. Acting City Attorney apprised Council that this matter was before the State Water Quality Board and if the Council wished, it could take a position and address it to that Agency. Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed this item and stated that there were new State laws regarding expansion of dumps, and the types of liners that are allowable to be used. The dump owner had developed a liner that is impermeable to hazardous wastes and his application for expansion is before the State Water Regional Control Board. Director of Utilities Hsu addressed specific items of concern of the Council with regard to well water contamination. Mr. Hsu stated that there is some contamination in the wells south of the 210 Freeway, but not north of it. The reason for contamination is not known, however, there is speculation that the chemicals used for the orange groves years ago is part of the cause. He did state that the wells near the dump are always monitored for pollutants. Councilman Stemrich interjected at this time that he had read an article in the paper that the City of Duarte had been approached by BFI to have them recycle their items and bring them to the Azusa Dump. He was concerned that this company had not approached the City of Azusa for our input prior to talking to Duarte. Apparently, they will recycle vegetation and set up a composting company. Disc repla- cing Moses on ICRMA no change Discussion dump expan- sion Comments Bruckner Comments Hsu Comments Stemrich It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Staff to Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that staff rpt on dump investigate the status of the dump expansion and provide all expansion information to the Council. The Mayor requested that the dump expansion be placed on the Dump expan- March 6th agenda, as well as discussion regarding AB 160, sion & AB 160 (Mountjoy) which deals with elimination of Redevelopment next Agenda Agencies using eminent domain. Councilwoman Avila advised that the Chamber of Commerce was Comments aving a meeting at Azusa Pacific University on Friday, Avila ebruary 24, 1989, at 8:00 A.M., and Assemblyman Mountjoy was the guest speaker addressing his proposed bill regarding eminent domain. Discussion was held regarding the rental inspection Rental in - Ordinance and Councilman Stemrich inquired when the two new spection Community Improvement Officers would be hired. City discussion Administrator advised that candidates will be interviewed & hiring of and that a decision should be reached by the second meeting new empls in March. 02/21/89 PAGE EIGHT Community Development Director Bruckner advised that instituting a rental housing inspection program such as this is somewhat time consuming: including preparation of the necessary forms and setting up the monitoring systems; meeting with the various utility companies and registering all the rental properties within the City. To date they have registered 4,372 units. He stated that they have received very positive comments and support from the property owners as well as real estate companies. He stated that this first phase has taken quite a bit of time. The 'next phase in the process will be scheduling and conducting inspections, and that is when the two new inspectors will be needed. Comments Bruckner City Administrator advised the Council that the ground Ground break - breaking ceremony for West Venture at the Ranch Center has ing Ranch been tentatively scheduled for March 4th and he further, Cntr poss wished to advise that the Sizzler Restaurant has been signed 3/4/89 to go into the site. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:26 P.M. Councilman/Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON FEBRUARY 21, 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), (b) AND (c). Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by 'Councilmember/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. 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: 9:27 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE 10:12 P.M. AGENCY Acting City Attorney/General Counsel advised that during the Closed Session the Council took action, pursuant to the Personnel Rules and Regulations, to suspend Daniel Crapo and Harry Wright for a period of fifteen (15) working days, each, without pay, and suspension from stand-by duties for a period of one (1) year. The employees should be advised that such disciplinary action is suspended until March 23, 1989, during which time either employee may appeal the by filing a request with the Personnel ,determination Officer. It was consensus of Council/Agency to allow Mr. Louis Zamora to speak. Mr. Zamora related an incident that occurred at the Alpha Beta Market last week, where he observed Ron Legault and Steven Alexander soliciting signatures for the recall petition of Councilmembers Stemrich and Naranjo. He stated that he inquired of Mr. Alexander the ethics of his actions, as he is the Mayor's attorney. Thereupon, an exchange of name calling ensued and Mr. Legault called the Azusa Police. Mr. Zamora stated that he had no 02/21/89 PAGE NINE CRA convened w/Cncl Res. #8586 Closed Sess Recess Closed Sess Reconvened Action taken to suspend 2 empls L. Zamora allowed to speak re: incident @ Alpha Beta re: recall petition identification with him and the Police searched him and it was very embarrassing. What was more demeaning, was the fact that the Mayor was in his vehicle in the parking lot and was pointed out to him by the Police, and the Mayor did not identify him to the Police. He advised that the whole incident was an insult to his integrity. Mayor Moses advised that he did not recall being at the market, however, that he was entitled to shop and that Mr. Alexander and Mr. Legault were citizens of Azusa and could do as they wished. Councilman Naranjo questioned Mr. Zamora regarding Ron Legault circulating the petition, and Mr. Zamora advised that both he and Mr. Alexander were circulating petitions. He, further, stated that after the fracas he had asked two women why they had signed the petition and they responded by saying they wanted to save the City from toxic waste. He, again, stated he was against the recall as not being in the best interests of the City. Comments Moses Comments Naranjo & response by Zamora Mr. Ronald Legault requested the Council/Agency to speak on R. Legault his own behalf, but was denied. not allowed to speak It was then moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:25 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8587 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2394 r1 02/21/89 PAGE TEN