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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 5, 1989 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 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 Reverend Leroy of the Assembly of Invocation God Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO 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, Director of Public Works DeLoach, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Electric Operations Superintendent Perkins, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Naranjo unanimously carried by roll call* to excuse Councilman excused Naranjo from the meeting. Ceremonial Representatives from Azusa Pacific University presented the APU presntd City of Azusa Banner that was displayed during the National banner & oth Track Meet at APU, as well as programs and batons to the items to Cncl entire Council. The Mayor congratulated the University for First Place honors at the Track Meet and for the notoriety this event afforded the City. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Al Tunno addressed Council regarding his proposed room A. Tunno addition at 937 W. Third Street. He advised that he did not questions re: Ieel that he should have to pay a park and recreation fee fees for room nd also pave so much of his back yard, just to do a room addition ddition. He advised that he had barely enough money to build the room addition which he wanted for his wife, who was very ill with cancer. It was consensus of Council that the matter be referred to Fees rfrd to staff, to meet with Mr. Tunno and to resolve the problems. staff Ms. Colleen Berry who had originally requested to address C. Berry's the Council regarding misinformation of City requirements probs recon - regarding reconstruction of totally burned residence at 349 ciled - did N. Coney was not in attendance, as she had met with not appear Community Development Director Bruckner and the problems had been resolved. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 8 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by appvd, G-7, 'Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call Spec Call vote*, with the exception of Item G-7, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 15th and Min appvd the adjourned regular meeting of May 22nd, 1989, were approved as written. 2. The appointment of Douglass Bragg to the position of Appt D. Bragg Building Inspector, effective July 3, 1989, was approved contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. 3. The Street Division has purchased signs and hardware to Amend to PO 6. Recruitment efforts have been unsuccessful in Class chng attracting qualified applicants for the position of to Cty Eng Deputy City Engineer, due to title and salary not being frm Dept Cty market competitive. Approval was given for a change of Eng & salary title and upgrading the salary, by adopting the upgrade following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8630 CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF DEPUTY CITY appvng chng ENGINEER TO CITY ENGINEER AND REVISING THE SALARY THEREFOR. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 8. 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 Res. #s 8631 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8632 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 06/05/89 PAGE TWO complete various projects throughout the City under 90008 Blanket Purchase Order from Central Cities Sign Company, which has exceeded its original amount. Approval was given to amend the purchase order (90008) to an amount not to exceed $21,000.00. Approval was necessary since the increase was greater than 25% of the original purchase order amount. 4. Approval was given to prepare a Proclamation commending Proclo for Connie Stelzer for outstanding service with the Crime C. Stelzer Stoppers. ' 5. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE M. Douglass PermStat 05/17/89 D. McKinney Step 4 06/02/89 B. Polden Step 5 05/13/89 M. Gomez Step 5 06/02/89 J. Fraijo PermStat 06/12/89 J. Taylor Step 5 05/04/89 6. Recruitment efforts have been unsuccessful in Class chng attracting qualified applicants for the position of to Cty Eng Deputy City Engineer, due to title and salary not being frm Dept Cty market competitive. Approval was given for a change of Eng & salary title and upgrading the salary, by adopting the upgrade following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8630 CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION TITLE OF DEPUTY CITY appvng chng ENGINEER TO CITY ENGINEER AND REVISING THE SALARY THEREFOR. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 8. 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 Res. #s 8631 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8632 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 06/05/89 PAGE TWO THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene w/CRA AGENCY AT 7:45 P.M. Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2401 REPEALING SECTION 3.28.170 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND sales & use SUBSTITUTING A NEW SECTION 3.28.170 RELATING TO SALES AND tax USE TAX PAYMENT CREDITS. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Director Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1 AND ADOPTING A SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE PRICE CLUB PROJECT. Moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Stemrich, to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NARANJO THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 7:48 P.M. ITHE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:00 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Ord. #2 sales & use tax (Price Club) Cncl recessed CRA cont. Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec.Res None Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Angela Esparza of certain Pub Hrg Tract condition of approval of Tract Map No. 46055, located at Map 46055 2280 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road. Original approval allowed Esparza for the subdivision of one parcel into 7 lots; but denied a single family residence to be constructed on a section of Lot 6, south of Highway 39. The Mayor advised that he would be abstaining from this Mayor to atter, as there was a potential conflict of interest. He abstain, then left the Council table, and Mayor pro -tempore Latta Latta chaired chaired this item. Mayor Pro -tem 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 May 17th as well as affidavit of proof of posting the property on May 26th, 1989. 06/05/89 PAGE THREE Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed this Testimony item advising that the applicant originally requested to Bruckner subdivide her property into 22 lots, however, since there are no sewer lines or enough water at the site, it was found to be cost prohibitive. The property, which includes the Canyon Inn, was then approved to be subdivided into 7 lots. The applicant then requested modification to some of the original conditions of approval; two of which were approved by the Commission. They denied the request for a residence on Parcel 6, which is part of a larger lot, as the area to be developed contains only 11,910 square feet in area. This area includes a 20 foot wide road which provides access to adjacent properties. Without this road, only 7,460 square feet of lot area is available for the residence. Not only is this much smaller than the minimum lot size intended for RA lots, the area is less than than required for an Ria or Rib parcel. The parcel also has limited access at a single point very close to a blind curve on Highway 39, where traffic is heavily congested. Further concern was the use of septic tanks which could not be a safe condition given the proximity of the river and groundwater recharge areas. Therefore, a maximum of four residences could be constructed without requiring connection to City sewer lines, if septic tanks could be safely installed. Presently, one house is legally established on the property and a trailer has been illegally placed on the site for over three years, with the owner consistently delaying its removal. The Canyon Inn restaurant would be removed to provide for realignment of Old San Gabriel Canyon Road. Applicant, Angela Esparza, addressed Council stating that Testimony the road would be part of the driveway and should not be A. Esparza removed from the square footage of the parcel. There are two access ways: on the south side and entry on the north side. She stated that the blind curve is past her property, and what is needed is a street light and signage advising of the curve. She stated that she would provide this if approval were given for her building the residence. Discussion was held with Council regarding dangerous Discussion conditions at that curve; fatalities that occurred there; the exact location of the parcel in question; the location of the roadway and the steep grade, which was not part of Mrs. Esparza's parcel; and that the County Fire Department might require widening the roadway from 20 feet to 28 feet. Mrs. Esparza went on to state that putting in sewers was Comments cost prohibitive, approximately 2.5 million dollars. That A. Esparza residents in that area were using septic tanks and she felt that septic tanks were safer for that area. She advised that there was one trailer, which is a double wide, and she currently lives there, and that the Planning Department allowed her to live there concurrently with the development of that area. She realized that the Canyon Inn had created many problems for the City, and has been closed for over two years. Because of this, there has been a great loss of revenue. She stated that she will have to demolish the building and realign the road at great expense to her, for only 4 residences. Testimony was solicited from the audience, however, none was No other received. testimony Mrs. Esparza, again, addressed the Council stating that if Comments approval was not given for her to build the residence, as A. Esparza requested, there was an alternative, and that would be to reopen the Canyon Inn as a Reception Hall. She realized that she would have to upgrade the parking lot, add curbs and gutters and street lights, but if the residence was disallowed, then to make it economically feasible for her, that would be her alternative. 06/05/89 PAGE FOUR 4 There being no other testimony, it was moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila,and carried by roll call* to close the hearing. Mayor Moses abstaining. Councilman Stemrich requested that this item be held over to the next meeting in order that he could view the property in question. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call* to reopen the hearing and continue it to the meeting of June 19, 1989. Mayor Moses abstaining. Mayor Moses returned to the Council table at this time. PUBLIC HEARING - on possible revocation of conditional use permit C-381, allowing expansion of a non -conforming automobile service station to add a transmission repair service, Triad Partners, 902 N. Azusa Avenue. Hrg closed Hrg cont to 6/19 mtg Moses retnd Pub Hrg C-381 propsd revocation Triad Ptnrs 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on May 26th as well as affidavit of proof of posting the property on May 26th, 1989. Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed this item stating that this service station has been abandoned for a period in excess of six months. The area is in disrepair and the property is no longer being utilized as an automotive service station. The abandoned service station presents a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood due to its dilapidated condition. Therefore, there is no need for the conditional use permit and it should be revoked and the building demolished, in order for future development to occur. The applicant was not in attendance at the meeting. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue stating that he had been present at the Planning Commission meeting when Triad Partners had presented a proposed development for that area, and many people objected to it. He felt that these same people would object to keeping the transmission repair business and the service station at that location also. Testimony Bruckner App not prsnt Comments A. Morales There being no other testimony, it was moved by Councilman Hrg closed Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call* to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich C-391 and unanimously carried by roll call* to uphold the Planning revoked Commission's recommendation revoking the conditional use permit and directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. PUBLIC HEARING - on an amendment to the Municipal Code Pub Hrg relating to revised standards for non -conforming uses on Code Amend certain R2 zoned properties. Amendment No. 164. 164 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 May 24, 1989. Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed this issue advising that since many parcels in the central area of Azusa were rezoned, existing apartment buildings or properties with three or more residences per lot in this area became nonconforming uses. As such, these properties are subject to amortization which would require compliance with the R2 zone within 30 years. The large number of apartment buildings which have become nonconforming has 06/05/89 PAGE FIVE Hrg opened Testimony Bruckner raised concerns about the future condition of these buildings. Owners of nonconforming buildings often have difficulty obtaining financing for the sale of or improvements to their properties. Without adequate financing, property owners often do not have the incentive or the ability to properly maintain their buildings. Significant harm could be done to the value of single-family residences if apartment buildings concentrated in one large area are allowed to deteriorate. Therefore, the Planning Commission felt that this Code Amendment would remedy the situation by designating those legally existing apartments which would become nonconforming as a result of Zone Change Z-88-5, as legally permitted uses in the R2 zone. General discussion ensued between Council and Community Genl disc Development Director regarding proposed amendment and whether this was common practice in other cities; would property owners who did not maintain their property be subject to amortization again; methods of enforcement would be controlled through the property maintenance ordinance as well as the annual rental inspection report; stronger language dealing with enforcement in proposed Code Amendment. Councilman Latta suggested that the Council meet with the Pose mtg w/ Planning Commission to discuss the impacts of this proposed Ping to discs amendment. item Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that he could Comments not believe that this Code amendment was being considered. A. Morales He felt that it protected the apartment owners and the businesses on 3rd and Alameda. The state of some apartments was a disgrace; people hanging their laundry from the railings. He was definitely opposed to the amendment. Mrs. Frances Gonzales addressed this issue and stated that Comments the activity at the 200 block No. Dalton was frightening. F. Gonzales Residents found it difficult to walk through the area even during the day light hours. Two factions in the area were always at odds and children would hurl fruit and rocks at cars. She stated these areas needed to be cleaned up and the apartments removed. Mr. Bill Simpson addressed this issue stating that he needed Comments some clarification on the proposed amendment, due to B. Simpson discussion the Council had with Mr. Bruckner. He felt that all apartment owners should maintain their property and the City had the property maintenance ordinance as well as the rental inspection ordinance to enforce any infractions. But, he could not understand why these same regulations should be placed in the proposed Code Amendment as it was redundant. Councilman Latta advised that the Code Amendment was not involved with that aspect, that the amendment proposed to let those uses (apartments/businesses) remain because of the zone change that was effected some time ago. Mr. Art Morales re -addressed the Council and stated that if Comments the apartments become conforming, then others will purchase A. Morales those buildings and it will be a never ending situation. He that the residents did not want these apartments and ,stated did not want them to be able to get financing for resale. There being no other testimony, it was moved by Councilman Hrg closed Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously & cont to carried by roll call* to continue the Hearing to the next 6/19 mtg Council meeting, and that staff coordinate with the staff to co - Planning Commission for a date and time that both Council ordinate mtg and the Commission can meet to discuss this proposed w/Ping Comm amendment. 06/05/89 PAGE SIX CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Sanmukh P. and Bharti Cont Pub Nuis S. Bhakta, for property declared a public nuisance at 626- Appl - Bhakta 628 N. Azusa Avenue, for non-compliance with the seismic safety Ordinance. The Mayor declared the informal hearing open. Community Improvement Manager Rudisel was given the oath by City Clerk Solis prior to giving his testimony on this matter. He stated that the building, the Canyon City Lodge, was built in 1921 and is subject to the seismic safety ordinance. The owner is not disputing the fact that the building is in need of seismic reinforcement, rather the time allocated by the ordinance to comply. He stated that he had contacted the City Attorney and discussed the matter. He also met with the appellant and his attorney prior to the meeting tonight and they have reached a compromise, which he felt was beneficial to both parties, recognizing the public gain and the private loss. Therefore, the recommendation to the Council has been amended as follows: Install all wall anchorings within a period of six months; submit and complete design review requirements within nine months; complete the structural provisions of the seismic safety ordinance within four and one half years and if the owner fails to comply the building is to be vacated and demolished. Mr. Hitendra Bhakta, attorney representing appellant, addressed the Council and stated that he was in agreement with recommendtions made, save one, the demolition of the building for failure to comply. He felt that it was unreasonable to place this condition at this time. If the owner did not comply, then another hearing should be scheduled to ascertain non-compliance. Testimony from the audience was solicited, but none received. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to close the informal hearina. General discussion was held regarding this building and some of the comments were that staff was being generous in allowing the compromise; possibly allowing an extension of time rather than having an empty lot in the downtown area; the fact that Mr. Bhakta was building a tract of homes in the Pomona area and should refurbish his building here first; and the allegation that raw sewage was being pumped into the alley from his building and that he shut off the gas so that there was no heat or hot water after a certain period of time. Bhakta was asked to respond to these allegations and ,Mr. upon advice from his attorney, declined to refute the allegations. His attorney stated that the hearing tonight was regarding the seismic safety ordinance and the fact that they requested an additional hearing if they could not comply within the time frames given. Hrg opened Oath to Comm Imp Mgr & testimony Testimony H. Bhakta, atty No other testimony Inf hrg closed Discussion Comments Atty Bhakta It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Appv staff Councilwoman Avila to approve recommentations as stated by rcmndtions as the Community Improvement Manger, which included demolition amended of the building for non-compliance. Motion failed by the (failed) following vote, to wit: 06/05/89 PAGE SEVEN AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO It was consensus of the Council that this matter be held in Action aftr abeyance until after Closed Session. Closed Sess Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Cut off date and unanimously carried by roll call* to set cut-off date for Bd & Comm for receipt of applications for various Boards and apps 6/19 Commissions, as June 19, 1989, and that interviews for these Interviews appointments be held on Monday, June 26, 1989. 6/26 SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Contract for consulting services with the Keith Companies for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for a 68 unit detached condominium project at 475 W Sierra Madre Avenue, in an amount not to exceed $23,362.00 was presented for discussion. The Developer of the project has paid the City for reimbursement of this cost. Mrs. Elizabeth Wertz addressed this item stating that it was her understanding that the City drafted the instructions for the consultant with regard to the EIR. She requested that certain concerns that she and other citizens had would be in those instructions, such as water conservation, as this proposed project would be located in a water conservation area; water consumption and the R3 zone use rather than the R1 zone requirements. City Attorney advised that Mrs. Wertz' comments would be passed on to the consultant and incorporated into the study. Director of Community Development Bruckner explained the reason the R3 zone was being used rather than the R1 zone, was that the Zoning Code did not address single family homes on smaller lots. They were, therefore, using the condominium standards even though the appearance of the project will be single family homes. He further stated that the issue tonight was the approval for the consultant to prepare an environmental study and then the matter would come before the Planning Commission and subsequently to the Council. Spec Call Contract fr consultant to prepare EIR fr 475 W. Sierra Madre Comments E. Wertz Wertz concrns to be in EIR Comments Bruckner It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Contract w/ Councilman Latta and carried by roll call* to approve the Keith Cos. contract with Keith Companies for preparation of the EIR at appvd a cost not to exceed $23,362.00. Mayor Moses dissenting. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Commend fr carried by roll call that a Proclamation or Plaque be L. Franks prepared for Lee Franks, recipient of the 1989 Masonic Hiram Award. Councilman Latta discussed the possibility of creating an anti/drug, anti/gang community task force. He stated that the Police Department cannot do it all alone, the community has to get involved. Recent articles in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune portrayed the City of Azusa as having a lot of problems and negative publicity is not what is needed. He thought that representation should be from the School District, business community, churches, Code Enforcement and Council. He discussed the possibility of enacting an ordinance that owners of property dealing with drugs could 06/05/89 PAGE EIGHT Anti/gang & anti/drug task force be evicted and the possibility of confiscating vehicles, etc. He would hope that this proposed task force submit their goals and objectives for up to one year from inception. Mayor Moses advised that curr nature that meets regularly officers, a probation officer Councilman Latta advised that however, it has been pointed where the Task Force should natural place to do so and hav� antly there is a group of this Comments and that he and two police Moses and school personnel attend. he was aware of that group, Comments out that local government is Latta commence as it is the most B it properly coordinated. Mr. Art Morales wished to address this item and it was Comments consensus of Council that he be allowed one minute. He went A. Morales on to state that he was in support of Councilman Latta's recommendation and that as far as other meetings of this nature, he had attended two meetings and since then there has been no activity. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Task Force Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* rfrd to staff that staff be directed to prepare an organizational chart and guidelines for the proposed Task Force to include at least two members of the business community, the school district, churches, Police Department, Code Enforcement and City Council. Councilwoman Avila advised that the Gladstone Varsity Commendations Baseball Team and the Azusa High School Girls Softball team fr students had winning seasons. The Azusa High School Band won first for various place honors; the Drill Team came in second and Banner achievements Carriers also won second in their divisions at National City. She felt that this was on the positive side rather than all the negativism of late dealing with drugs and gang violence. These students need to keep up their grades in order to participate in these activities and she wanted them to know that the Council was proud of them and wanted to commend them in some manner. It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Commendations Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* that appvd appropriate commendation be prepared for those students as. stated. ,previously THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 10:00 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8633 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JUNE 5, 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b). 06/05/89 PAGE NINE Councilman Latta discussed publishing rental property Publish rpts reports and rental maintenance inspection reports in the on apt viola - press. He advised that the residents have been complaining tions in pres about the many apartments in the City and he thought that the public should be aware of violations and how the apartment owners maintain their property. 'It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Staff to rpt Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* on legality that staff investigate the legality of publishing of rptng vio- violations, etc., in the newspaper and also the possibility lations of Council verbally reporting non-compliance violations at Council meetings and also placement of this material in the Newsletter. Councilwoman Avila advised that the Gladstone Varsity Commendations Baseball Team and the Azusa High School Girls Softball team fr students had winning seasons. The Azusa High School Band won first for various place honors; the Drill Team came in second and Banner achievements Carriers also won second in their divisions at National City. She felt that this was on the positive side rather than all the negativism of late dealing with drugs and gang violence. These students need to keep up their grades in order to participate in these activities and she wanted them to know that the Council was proud of them and wanted to commend them in some manner. It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Commendations Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* that appvd appropriate commendation be prepared for those students as. stated. ,previously THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 10:00 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8633 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JUNE 5, 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b). 06/05/89 PAGE NINE Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Councilman/Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NARANJO TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:01 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 10:33 P.M. The matter of the public nuisance appeal regarding Mr. Bhakta's property being held in abeyance until after Closed Session, the following action was taken. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call* that staff's recommendation as outlined previously be approved; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. Recess to Closed Sess Reconvened Stf rcmndatns pub nuis appl (Bhakta) appvd Councilman Stemrich pointed out as a matter of information Cost of veri- to the public, that the proponents of the recall against him fying sigs fr and Councilman Naranjo had repeatedly stated that the City recall Clerk had exaggerated the costs of the recall. He wanted the public to be aware that the cost for verifying the signatures on the petitions for recall amounted to $12,199.14, which was over $2,000 in excess of the City Clerk's estimate. He, therefore, felt that the proponents should apologize to the City Clerk for doubting his veracity. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Adjourn Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried* to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:36 P.M. CITY CLERK INEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8634 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2402 * Indicates Councilman Naranjo absent. 06/05/89 PAGE TEN