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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 3, 1989 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ' JULY 3, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. 'rhe 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 Director of Finance Geoffrey Craig. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA Avila absent 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, ctilities Director Hsu, Director of Public Works DeLoach, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project Manager Lyman, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. councilwoman Avila's unit of the Red Cross was called out Avila excused Slue to the fire in Whittier, so it was moved by Mayor Moses, e:econded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call* to excuse her in the event she did not make the meeting in time. CEREMONIAL rhe entire Council presented a Proclamation to Mrs. Irene Mazura commending her for her years of service with the City. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Art West addressed the Council stating that during the last recall attempt against Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo he stated that he would apologize to them if the recall failed due to lack of support of fellow Azusans. He did not apologize because he did have citizen support, but the recall failed because some signatures were invalidated. He went on to discuss other aspects of the last recall and that he wished citizen support for the ensuing recall of Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo. Mr. Louis Zamora addressed Council and stated that the recent Supreme Court Ruling regarding the burning of the American Flag was highly controversial, and he felt that it was morally indecent to burn the Flag and that it insulted and hurt people. He felt that the proponents of the recall were doing the same thing, insulting and hurting the people of Azusa. He stated that due to Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo, the downtown has been revitalized and commercial development in the City is a reality. Ceremonial Proclamation Irene Mazura Pub. Prtc. Comments A. West Comments L. Zamora Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed the Council and stated that the Boston Tea Party was a protest regarding taxation without representation; and that the same thing was happening in Azusa. Instead of the Council voting for new taxes, they set up a committee to find new revenues for the City, which in his purview was taxes. He was opposed to any new tax and felt the City should lower not raise taxes. 'Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the Council in response to Mr. Alexander's statement regarding the Blue Ribbon Committee. She advised that the committee was formed May 3, 1989. The committee studied revenues and expenses, and after thorough review realized that the City was in dire need of new revenues. She has lived in the City all of her life and was more than willing to pay fees in order to help her City. Councilman Naranjo responded regarding the proposed recall and wondered what Mr. West and Mr. Alexander hoped to gain. He advised that the last recall was a loss to the proponents, the City and the taxpayers of the City. He felt that he and Councilman Stemrich had accomplished a lot during their short time in office. Some decisions were unpopular, but always, these decisions were made in the interest of the City. The Council is unified and because of that unity the City has many new developments and the downtown is being revitalized. He urged the citizens not to participate in the recall. Councilman Stemrich stated that he felt Mr. Alexander should apply for a business license with the City, as he has stated in the past, that he is the Mayor's attorney. When Mr. 'Alexander was notified by the City to purchase a business license, he stated that he was not doing business in the City. Comments S. Alexander Comments S. Galletta Comments Naranjo Comments Stemrich Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council regarding the Supreme Comments Court decision regarding the burning of the Flag. He felt A. Morales that the City should fly the Flag at half-mast until this issue is resolved. Mrs. Frances Gonzales addressed the Council stating that her Comments integrity had been questioned in a very deplorable manner. F. Gonzales A letter had been sent to Council allegedly from her, depicting her and other members in a cartoon as Gestapo agents. This letter was sent shortly after she addressed the Council regarding a complaint of a clown in front of City Hall exhibiting the American Flag on a plaque in support of the recall. She stated that she never mentioned that the clown was Ronald Legault, but did so at this time. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council and stated that Comments Mrs. Gonzales was leaving herself wide open for a law suit, R. Legault as she had no proof to her allegations. Mr. Art Morales addressed comments made by Mrs. Gonzales and Comments stated that he was shocked at the clown in front of City A. Morales with the American Flag, and Art West taking pictures. 'ball fie felt that Art West could possibly apologize, but not Ron i.egault, as he was not a citizen of the United States. councilman Stemrich asked Mr. Ron Legault if he would clear Comments up the controversy regarding his citizenship and advise Stemrich whether or not he was a Canadian citizen. Mayor Moses Moses & advised Mr. Legault not to respond and asked that this type R. Legault of discussion be terminated. Mr. Legault did not respond to Councilman Stemrich's question, but, instead accused him of not having a valid business license for his photography studio at his home. Councilman Stemrich advised that he has had a valid business license for over ten years. 07/03/89 PAGE TWO Councilman Latta stated that residents addressing the Comments Council should have their five minute limit to speak and if Latta they do not use it all, not be allowed to come back and forth to the podium, creating havoc and debates. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was Cons Cal +pproved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by appvd, G-8 councilman Naranjo, and unanimously carried by roll call Special Call vote, with the exception of Item G-8, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 19th and Min appvd and the adjourned regular meeting of June 26th, 1989, were approved as written. 2. The appointment of Mr. James Summers to the position Appt J. of Water Utility Equipment Operator was approved, Summers contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment physical examination; effective date to be determined. 3. The reconditioning of the North Well, Project No. 805- Notice of 89, has been satisfactorily completed in compliance Comp. Proj with all specifications and conditions. The project 805-89 was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute the Notice of Completion; further, the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 4. The contract for Project 808-89, landscape maintenance Bid award for various areas in the City, was awarded to L. Proj 808-89 Barrios Associates, low bidder, in the amount of L. Barrios $72,984.00, and its execution authorized. Five bids & Assoc. were received. The City Clerk was directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. 5. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE J. Jacobs Step 5 07/07/89 A. Ortiz Step 4 07/06/89 M. Powell Step 3 07/05/89 R. Alvarado PermStat/Step 2 06/06/89 6. Contract for Project No. 809-89, two year contract for Bid award heating and air conditioning services for various City Proj 809-89 buildings, was awarded to Air Plus, low bidder, in the Air Plus amount of $4,484.00, and its execution authorized. Four bids were received. The low bidder quoted costs for a two year contract rather than one year as specified, but after documentation, was a responsible bid. One bid received from Cypress Heating and Air, Inc., was declared invalid for lack of a bid bond. The City Clerk was also directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. 7. Contract for Project No. 810-89, contract maintenance Bid award . services for heating and air conditioning services for Proj 810-89 the Police Deprtment, was awarded to Honeywell, Inc., Honeywell, in the amount of $13,560.00, and its execution Inc. authorized. Two bids were received. The other bidder, Air Plus, was allowed to withdraw its bid as they had submitted quarterly service costs rather than annual costs. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8652 REAPPOINTING ROSEMARY AGABRA TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. reappt R. Agabra 07/03/89 PAGE THREE 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8653 REAPPOINTING ROBERT J. DUNN TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. reappt R. Dun 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8654 re REAPPOINTING LYLE MORITZ TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. appt L. Morit 172. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8655 REAPPOINTING VICTOR J. SUBIA TO THE PLANNING reappt V. COMMISSION. Subia 13. 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 8656 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8657 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 8:11 P.M. w/Cncl-:_ JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - to consider the proposed formation of Joint Pub Hrg a redevelopment project area, referred to as the "Ranch Ranch Center Center Redevelopment Project Area." Proj Area The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Hrg opened Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on Tune 7th, 14th and 21st, 1989. edevelopment Director Steel addressed this item stating Testimony hat the Agency approved an Owner Participation Agreement Steel with West Venture Development Company for the revitalization of the Ranch Center. One of the Agency's obligations was to establish a redevelopment project area to provide the mechanism for a sales tax rebate. The sales tax rebate was the principal method of assisting the project. Mr. Richard Medina addressed this issue advising that there Comments should be more community participation when redevelopment R. Medina project areas are being considered. He requested that a Redevelopment Committee be appointed by the Agency for their input and recommendations. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that in the Comments past there were such citizen committee groups and many A. Morales meetings were held but then the committee was disbanded. He agreed that citizen input was important. There being no other testimony, it was moved by Hrg closed Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Councilman Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to close the hearing. '!rector Latta offered a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING ITS REPORT ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND TRANSMITTING THE REPORT AND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: AVILA 07/03/89 PAGE FOUR Res. #590 appvng rpt on red plan Ranch Cntr Councilman Latta offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. $8658 APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT appvng Neg PLAN FOR THE RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Dec for -Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to Ranch Cntr waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA let rdg Ord APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RANCH appvng & CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT adopting PLAN FOR SAID PROJECT. Ranch Cntr Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Red Plan and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recessed CONTINUED AT 8:24 P.M. CRA cont. _THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:30 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. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res city Attorney advised that the following items regarding Z-89-1 & Z - Zone Changes 89-1 and 89-2 had been combined with respect to 89-2 & GPA 89 certifying negative declarations and approval of the general 1 cont - Avil plan amendment. Separate Ordinances on these zone changes absnt & Moses had also been prepared. He further stated that with respect & Latta to to the zone change at 1901 San Gabriel Canyon Road, the abstain Mayor and Councilman Latta would have to abstain. In view (no majority) of the fact that Councilwoman Avila was absent, and that there would not be a majority to vote on these issues, the matters were continued to the next meeting. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call City Attorney advised that there was a court reporter in the Spec Call audience from Santa Barbara, and that the purpose of her brought frwrd 1resence this evening was to report on the item removed rom the Consent Calendar dealing with the EIR for a OSCO EIR astewater treatment plant at 1704 W. First St., OSCO. He consultant equested that this item be brought forward at this time in deference to her long drive to Santa Barbara. Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed this issue stating that he Comments was amazed that this item was on the Agenda. Azusa does not S. Alexander need a wastewater plant or expansion of the landfill; that our wells are polluted, and wanted to state that he was opposed to it. Councilman Naranjo advised that this issue had nothing to do Comments with the landfill whatsoever. Naranjo 07/03/89 PAGE FIVE Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue stating that OSCO has Comments been in the City for many years; they held an open house for A. Morales all to view their proposed treatment plant. This item is only for the approval of an Environmental Impact Report for this treatment plant. Councilman Stemrich discussed the reasons for the closure of Comments the wells in the City, which was due to nitrates. Mayor Stemrich Moses commented that the wells were only bad in the southern end of town, not the northern part. City Administrator advised that under State Law, before Comments expansion of such operations can be made, a committee, Fuentes called the Tanner Committee, had to be established consisting of seven members of the community, who work very closely with the developer regarding this process. Director of Community Development Bruckner advised that the Comments item before them was only to retain a consultant for the Bruckner preparation of the environmental impact report. He further advised that there would be a meeting in the Civic Auditorium on July 6th to address this issue for citizen discussion. City Attorney further advised that one of the purposes of Comments the meeting would be for citizen input on what items should Cty Atty be considered in the environmental impact report. It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Chambers Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* to Group to approve the agreement for consulting services with Chambers prep EIR Group, Inc., for preparation of an Environmental Impact Report, at a cost not to exceed $85,525.00, and authorize its execution. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Angela Esparza of Cont Pub Hrg certain condition of approval of Tract Map No. 46055, Tr Map 46055 located at 2280 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road. Original appro- Esparza val allowed 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. A communication was received from the applicant requesting a Cont to 8/7 30 day extension. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, mtg seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call* to continue the Hearing to the meeting of August 7, 1989. Mayor Moses abstaining. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on an amendment to the Munici- Cont Pub Hrg pal Code relating to revised standards for non -conforming Code Amend uses on certain R2 zoned properties. Amendment No. 164. 164 Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Cont to 7/17 land unanimously carried by roll call* to continue the mtg after fiearing to the meeting of July 17th, in order to have a study sess. study session with the Planning Commission on July 13, 1989, w/PC on 7/13 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Library Auditorium. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on application of Ella Duplessis, Cont Pub Hrg et al, requesting a zone change from Rlc to R2 (Z-89-3) and Z-89-3 & GPA General Plan Amendment (GPA 89-1) from low density 89-1 residential to medium density residential, for the property Duplessis, et located at 922-942 N. Angeleno Avenue. al The Mayor declared the Hearing reopened. Hrg reopened City Attorney advised that pursuant to Council direction, he Comments and Community Development Director looked into the Cty Atty 07/03/89 PAGE SIX possibility of accommodating the applicants' request. After researching the issue, the conclusion was that if Council wished to permit this type of use, then a zone change would be the appropriate way to handle it, or change the development standards for a second unit dwelling. Mrs. Ella Duplessis, one of the applicants, addressed this Testimony and thanked Councilmembers and staff for working with E. Duplessis 'issue her and trying to solve the problem. Mrs. Frances Gonzales addressed this issue also thanking Testimony Council and staff for trying to solve the problem. She F. Gonzales stated that their desire is to bring the block into conformance. Almost everyone in the area has a second dwelling unit on their property. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item advising that almost all Comments of the homes in that area have a second dwelling unit, and A. Morales felt that the appropriate zoning for the area was R-2. Mr. Ben Wilson addressed this issue and stated that there is Comments a lot of vandalism in the neighborhood. That there is no B. Wilson need for more people in the area. He further read a letter from his wife, also stating her desire that the zone change not be granted. There being no further testimony, it was moved by Councilman Hrg closed Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* to close the hearing. It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Appv zone chn Moses and carried by roll call* to deny the Planning Commission's recommendation and approve the application for a zone change from Rlc to R2; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Councilman Latta dissented, stating that the City needs more R1 zoning and that the applicant could have used other methods to achieve her goal, such as a room addition. The Mayor requested information on this issue, wondering if Cty Atty action taken could be construed as spot zoning and City respn to ques Attorney advised that this would not be considered as such. of Mayor PUBLIC HEARING - on possible revocation of Conditional Use Pub Hrg Permit C-455, to operate a nonconforming bar and restaurant poss revo on the property located at 200 S. Irwindale Avenue, Anton CUP 455 and Sue Chiapuzio. Chiapuzio 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 June 14, 1989; he further read the affidavit of proof of posting said property on June 16, 1989. 11 Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed this Testimony item and stated that the revocation proceedings began as a Bruckner result of a public nuisance hearing regarding this property. rhe applicant had not met most of the conditions of approval for the CUP. To date, applicant has complied with all the conditons of approval and it was recommended that revocation proceedigns be terminated. Applicant Anton Chiapuzio addressed the Council and thanked Testimony them for their indulgence in allowing him the time to A. Chiapuzio complete all the specified conditions. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that he had Comments viewed the area and it looked very nice. He wondered why A. Morales there were 2 hour parking only signs on the side street of this business and wondered why they were there and who placed them there. Director of Public Works responded to his questions. 07/03/89 PAGE SEVEN There being no other testimony, it was moved by Councilman Hrg closed Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Terminate and unanimously carried by roll call* to terminate revocation proceedings with regard to revocation of the conditional use C-455 permit. City Attorney reported on campaign disclosure and Rpt frm contribution limitations pursuant to Proposition 73. He Cty Atty stated that if the Council so desired, more stringent campaign regulations could be adopted by an Ordinance which would contribution deal with campaign contribution limits; campaign expenditure limits limits and reporting and accounting requirements. The Mayor requested definition of a "broad based committee" Comments and City Attorney apprised him that the Fair Political Moses Practices Commission had not thoroughly defined that term and would advise him when further information was received. Councilman Latta discussed the League of California Cities' Comments model ordinance regarding campaign contributions, etc., and Latta what impressed him most was the accounting portion of it. lie felt that more stringent accounting of funds received was necessary and thought that these accounting statements should be published in the paper for all citizens to review. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that this is Comments an extremely important issue and was in favor of it. A. Morales it was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Cty Atty to 'Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to prep strngr direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance Ord regarding more stringent reporting of campaign contributions; limitations; and accounting procedures. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Reso to be and unanimously carried by roll call* to approve the request preprd in of the Board of Supervisors for a resolution in honor of the honor of Musi 25th anniversary of the Music Center. Center Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Support of and unanimously carried by roll call* to approve request Long Bech FWY from the City of Alhambra for City's support in adopting a extension resolution urging the completion of the Long Beach Freeway extension. The Mayor announced that a vacancy existed in the Cultural Vacancy in and Historical Landmark Commission, created by the Cult & Hist. resignation of Jessie Coffer. He advised that applications Lndmrk Comm were available for all those interested in filling the Apps recd unexpired term (June 30, 1990) at the City Administrator's up to 5/17 office and the deadline for receipt of applications was July 17, 1989, at 5:00 P.M. Councilman Stemrich requested that an item be placed on the Agenda item my 17th Agenda regarding consideration of increasing the inc membrs number of members for the Cultural and Historical Landmark to 11 on C&HL ommssion from 7 to 11. Comm City Attorney advised that the proposed resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of a City-wide landscaping district was the first step in the proceedings. It did not commit the City in any way; a public hearing would be held before final action is taken. He further advised that in the body of the resolution the word "electric" should be removed and "utility" only remain. 07/03/89 PAGE EIGHT Comments Cty Atty re: comm maint dist & fire asess dist Councilman Naranjo then offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8659 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR FORMATION OF ITS CITYWIDE landscpng LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE LEVY & ltng dist AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THAT DISTRICT FOR FY initiating 1989-90. proceedings Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA 'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCII24EMBERS: AVILA Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8660 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A fire suppr. CITYWIDE FIRE SUPPRESSION BENEFIT ASSESSMENT COMMENCING IN dist -initia- PY 1989-90. ting prcdngs 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: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCIT14EMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Latta apptd and unanimously carried by roll call* to appoint Councilman to SGV Image Latta to the Task Force for the San Gabriel Valley Image Proj Tsk Fro Project. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL The Mayor advised that his attorney could not be present at the meeting, therefore, his item dealing with the Ghost Town was removed from the Agenda. Moved by the Mayor that the City not impose any new taxes. Motion died for the lack of a second. General discussion was held regarding the Blue Ribbon Committee and all the efforts that they put into the proposed revenue measures; that the City should have imposed an assessment district when it first contracted with Los Angeles County for fire services; and that the City is committed to the new revenue measures because part time personnel were not laid off or had their salaries cut. 07/03/89 PAGE NINE Oth Bus/Cncl Ghost Town item remvd No new taxes (died) General discussion Prior to taking action on this item, Mrs. Susie Galletta, S. Galletta Chairperson of the Blue Ribbon Committee, addressed the Chprsn of Blu Council and advised the audience of the scope and functions Ribbon Comm of the committee and how they arrived at the decision to recap on rev present certain revenue measures for the Council to measures consider. She explained in detail the proposed revenue 'measures the committee had recommended. General discussion was held between Council and Mrs. General Galletta regarding the fact that the City is in need of new discussion revenues and that the Blue Ribbon Committee worked very diligently to arrive at equitable revenue measures. Discussion was also held regarding Gas Tax Funds and whether the community maintenance fee was for businesses as well as residences. Mrs. Galletta then thanked the members of her committee, the Chamber of Commerce and staff for all of their assistance. Councilman Naranjo then offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8659 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR FORMATION OF ITS CITYWIDE landscpng LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE LEVY & ltng dist AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THAT DISTRICT FOR FY initiating 1989-90. proceedings Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA 'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCII24EMBERS: AVILA Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8660 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A fire suppr. CITYWIDE FIRE SUPPRESSION BENEFIT ASSESSMENT COMMENCING IN dist -initia- PY 1989-90. ting prcdngs 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: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCIT14EMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Latta apptd and unanimously carried by roll call* to appoint Councilman to SGV Image Latta to the Task Force for the San Gabriel Valley Image Proj Tsk Fro Project. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL The Mayor advised that his attorney could not be present at the meeting, therefore, his item dealing with the Ghost Town was removed from the Agenda. Moved by the Mayor that the City not impose any new taxes. Motion died for the lack of a second. General discussion was held regarding the Blue Ribbon Committee and all the efforts that they put into the proposed revenue measures; that the City should have imposed an assessment district when it first contracted with Los Angeles County for fire services; and that the City is committed to the new revenue measures because part time personnel were not laid off or had their salaries cut. 07/03/89 PAGE NINE Oth Bus/Cncl Ghost Town item remvd No new taxes (died) General discussion Mr. Art Morales wished to address this item, but was advised that he was out of order and was not allowed to speak. The Mayor discussed amortization and eminent domain and wanted everyone to know that he was against it. Councilman Stemrich discussed the possibility of condemning property with regard to the DeRosa Project and wondered if the Mayor would object to it. City Attorney advised that specific items or projects should not be discussed with regard to whether or not condemnation would be approved or disapproved, as there were certain procedures that had to be followed. A. Morales no allowd to spk Disc eminent domain & amor tization The Mayor discussed ultra low density apartment standards Ultra low and made the motion to refer this matter to the Planning density apt Commission. There was some confusion as to what the intent stnds rfrd to of the statement entailed, and it was discussed at some P.C. (died) length. Motion died for the lack of a second. The Mayor discussed the Water Conservation Zone and he Water Consery wanted everyone to know that he did not want to change this zone rfrd to zone, as it was necessary to preserve the water table. It P.C. (died) was then moved by Mayor Moses to refer this matter to the Planning Commission. Motion died for the lack of a second. Director of Community Services addressed the Council Comments regarding this issue and advised that there are no specific Bruckner developments requesting changing the water conservation zone; however a request has been received, but has not even reached the planning stages to this date. 'Councilman Stemrich requested that an item be placed on the Agenda item Agenda for the next meeting requesting support of the support of President's amendment with regard to burning the American Amer Flag Flag. Discussion on limiting terms of office for various Board and Limit terms Commission Members was deferred to the next scheduled Town fr Bds & Comm Hall meeting. Town Hall mtg THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 9:52 P.M. w/Cncl Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Naranjo and Cont Item H-4 unanimously carried by roll call* to continue Agenda Item H- to 7/17 mtg 4 to the July 17th meeting. Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8661 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JULY 31 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND 54957.6 'Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, 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: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NONE AVILA 9:54 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 10:19 P.M. 07/03/89 PAGE TEN Recess to Closed Sess Reconvened City Attorney announced that in Closed Session, the Council Appv Certf of took action, by unanimous vote, to approve the Certification Findings, etc of Findings, Decision and Order, in the Appeal of Anthony A. Contreras Contreras, which was submitted to the Council by the Personnel Board. Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Chairman/Mayor Moses and unanimously carried* to adjourn the Redevelopment Agency and to adjourn the City Council meeting to the meeting of July 13, 1989, at 7:00 P.M., in the Library Auditorium. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 P.M. ' NEXT NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8662 NO. 2402 * Indicates Councilwoman Avila absent 07/03/89 PAGE ELEVEN CRA adj Cncl adj to 7/13/89 Lib Aud