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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 1989 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 1989 - 7:30 P.M. r, The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Monsignor Robert Stein of the Saint Frances of Rome Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Assistant City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Public Works DeLoach, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project Manager Lyman, Police Captain Nelson, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Councilman Naranjo presented a Proclamation to Ms. Connie Stelzer commending her for her involvement with the Azusa Crime Stoppers. Mr. Bob Montano, President of the Sister City Committee, addressed the Council and thanked them and the staff for all their assistance to the committee. Mr. Frank Perez, Chairman of the Youth Exchange, then introduced chaperone, Patricia Riva Palacio, who in turn introduced the students from Zacatecas. The entire Council then presented gifts to all the exchange students and chaperone, welcoming them to Azusa. Councilwoman Avila greeted them in Spanish. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION cr. Art Morales addressed the Council and requested larification on procedures for public participation on Agenda items. He stated that the rules seem to change and wanted to know if the public was entitled to speak on Agenda items, and if a card requesting to speak was necessary. General discussion was held with the Council, the City Attorney and Mr. Morales and problem was clarified. Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Proclamation C. Stelzer Intro Youth Exchange students & presentation of gifts by Council Pub.Prtc. Comments A. Morales 1 Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council and stated that he Comments had helped all the members currently on the Council with R. Legault their campaigns and at that time no one questioned his citizenship but were happy to receive his help. As a point of record the Councilmembers stated that they had Council never solicited Mr. Legault's help in their campaigns and comments that he had not helped anyone save the Mayor. Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed the Council and discussed Comments the District Attorney's report on the investigation of the S. Alexander Mayor's travel expenses, which were found to be in order. He also wanted to advise the citizens what the term amortization entailed and went on to define the term. Councilman Latta requested the City Administrator to point Comments out the inaccuracies of some of Mr. Alexander's statements Latta and he complied. Councilman Latta then elaborated on the City's Travel and Meeting Policy, which was updated and on the Agenda, again, this evening for further amendments. The Mayor requested that Finance Director advise the public Comments if he (the Mayor) had ever cancelled going to a seminar and Moses & Craig thereby causing the City to lose the money spent for reservations. Finance Director responded to his query. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by appvd Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of June Min appvd 29th and the regular meeting of July 3rd, 1989, were approved as written. 2. The appointments of Romualdo Calivo and Albert Sanchez Appts R. to the position of Maintenance Worker II, were Calivo & approved, contingent upon successful completion of pre- A. Sanchez employment physical examinations; effective dates to be determined. 3. The promotional appointment of Mike Gomez to the Promo appt position of Park Maintenance Worker III, effective July M. Gomez 18, 1989, was approved. 4. The appointments of Richard Gomez and Peter Olivarez Appts R. to the position of Park Maintenance Worker II, Gomez & P. were approved, contingent upon successful completion of Olivarez pre-employment physical examinations; effective dates to be determined. 5. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE J. Duquene Step 3 07/11/89 E. Grijalva Step 5 07/07/89 F. Glass Step 5 07/18/89 M. Gurbada Step 5 07/08/89 S. Sandoval Step 3 07/12/89 G. Wells PermStat 07/01/89 6. Project No. 739-87, Northside Park Ballfield renovation, was approved and the Mayor authorized to execute the Notice of Completion. The City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 07/17/89 PAGE TWO Step inc./ Perm status Notice of Completion Proj 739-87 7. Specifications for the purchase of a 32 -foot aerial Specs appvd bucket truck, in the Utilities Department were approved for 32 -ft and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. aerial trk 8. Amended Travel and Meeting Policy was approved, Amend Travel effective July 1, 1989. Amendment dealt with & Mtg Policy situations wherein the traveler must stay an extra appvd night either before or after a conference. 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8662 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU ACEA CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1989. 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8663 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU IBEW CITY AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 18 EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1989. 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8664 REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF non -rep emps THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1989. 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8665 REGARDING THE NON -CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND non-classfd, APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE electd & JULY 1, 1989. apptd offs. 13. Plans and specifications for Project No. 654, Alosta Avenue Storm Drain between Citrus Avenue and Little Dalton Wash, were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. The plans and specifications have also been approved by the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, Caltrans and the Corps of Engineers. ' 14. Contract for disability benefits for City employees was approved with UNUM, Corporation, at a cost of $9,195.00 per month, and its execution authorized. 15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA HONORING THE TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSIC CENTER. 16. Four separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Plans & specs appvd for Proj 654 Disability benfts UNUM Corp. Res. #8666 Music Cntr Res. #s 8667, 8668, 8669 & 8670 Warrants THE CITY COIINCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Convene as 8:20 P.M. CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:52 P.M. Reconvened ITHE 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 -89 - Zone Changes 89-1 and 89-2 had been combined with respect to 2, Z-89-3 & GPA 89-1 07/17/89 PAGE THREE certifying negative declarations; and that Mayor Moses and Mayor Pro -Tem Latta would abstain on the Z-89-2 portion. A separate resolution certifying the Negative Declaration for Zone Change Z-89-3 had been prepared and that Councilwoman Avila would be abstaining. The resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 89-1 resulting from zone changes 89-1, 89-2, and 89-3 were also combined; and that the body of the resolution set forth that Mayor Moses and Mayor Pro -tem Latta would abstain on the Z-89-2 portion; Councilwoman Avila would abstain on the Z-89-3 portion and Councilman Latta dissenting on the Z-89-3 portion. Separate Ordinances for all zone changes had also been prepared. Councilman Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-89-1 AND ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-89-2 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA -89-1. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-89-3 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA -89-1. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE AZUSA GENERAL PLAN FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1171 WEST ARROW HIGHWAY AND FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 NORTH SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD AND FROM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 922- 942 NORTH ANGELENO AVENUE (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA - 89 -1). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: Explanation of voting & abstentions on resos Res. #8671 crtfyng Neg Decs Z-89-1 & Z-89-2 & GPA 89-1 Res. #8672 crtfying Neg Dec Z-89-3 & GPA 89-1 Res. #8673 appvng GPA 89-1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R3a (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) Z-89-1 TO C2 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1171 WEST ARROW HIGHWAY (CASE NO. Z-89-1). 07/17/89 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM C3 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) TO R3a (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 NORTH SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD (CASE NO. Z-89-2). 'Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Mayor Moses and Councilman Latta abstaining. Prior to reading the title of the next Ordinance relating to Zone Change Case Z-89-3, Councilman Latta made the motion to receive and file. Motion died for the lack of a second. Mayor Moses offered an Ordinance entitled: 1st rdg Ord Z-89-2 Rec & file Ord Z-89-3 (died) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM Rlc (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) Z-89-3 TO R2 (TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 922-942 NORTH ANGELENO AVENUE (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-89-3). Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to waive further reading. Councilwoman Avila abstaining. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to place the ordinance upon its first reading and introduce same. Councilman Latta dissenting and _ Councilwoman Avila abstaining. ' Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AS THE OFFICIAL REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SAID PROJECT. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on an amendment to the Munici- pal Code relating to revised standards for non -conforming uses on certain R2 zoned properties. Amendment No. 164. 'The Mayor declared the Hearing reopened. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this item and stated that since the study session held with the Planning Commission and the City Council wherein this issue was discussed, that perhaps Council would want to continue the Hearing, until after the Planning Commission reviewed the recommendations made at that meeting. 07/17/89 PAGE FIVE Intro Ord Z-89-3 Ord. #2402 Ranch Center Red Project Sched. Items Cont Pub Hrg Code Amend 164 Staff comments Mr. Ivan Goodner addressed this issue and stated that he had attended the study session and thought that the recommendations that night should be voiced tonight for all to know what had transpired. Councilman Naranjo advised that at the study session there was no action taken, only discussions were held. Mr. Goodner protested that the grandfathering issue had been discussed and abandoned, and was, again, advised by Councilman Naranjo that that was not so; the whole matter was referred back to the Planning Commission for further study. IMr. Jerry Pellizzon addressed this issue and was not clear on the matter of amortization and wanted to know if the matter was going to go back to the Public Hearing process, and if an ordinance was going to be adopted regarding amortization, which he was against. He further stated that he could not understand how the Council could sanction building apartments in the downtown area and then be against the apartments on Azusa and San Gabriel. Councilmen Naranjo and Latta discussed the issue with Mr. Pellizzon and it was ascertained that he was not discussing the issue at hand; further that, the City had an ordinance in place with regard to amortization. Councilwoman Avila requested advice from the City Attorney, and stated that if the issue to be discussed tonight was the Azusa - San Gabriel corridor, which was not on the Agenda, then she would have to abstain from the proceedings. She was advised that the item at hand was the Code Amendment dealing with property in the barrio. Discussion was then held with Council, City Administrator, Mr. Pellizzon, and City Attorney regarding this matter. Mr. Pellizzon was advised that his questions were premature as matter had been referred to Planning Commission. ,the Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that the issue tonight was the area between 1st and Foothill Blvd., and Pasadena to Azusa Avenue. That it had nothing to do with San Gabriel. He said that Mr. Pellizzon should not compare the apartments in this area with the Casden Project, because there was no comparison at all. Comments I. Goodner Comments J. Pellizzon Comments Avila General discussion Comments A. Morales It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Hrg closed Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to & refrd back close the hearing and refer the matter back to the Planning to Ping Comm Commission for further review and study. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Roger Grad, on behalf of Ed- Pub Hrg Pac Drive -In Theatre Corporation, to allow expanded C-89-7 & P - operation of a swap meet on the property located at 675 E. 89-59 Edwards Foothill Blvd., Conditional Use Permit Case No. C-89-7 and Theatres Precise Plan of Design No. P-89-59. City Administrator advised of communication received from Comm frm Ed - attorneys representing Ed-Pac Drive -In Theatre, requesting Pac to with - that their appeal application be withdrawn. draw app It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Proceedings Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to terminated ,Councilman accept the withdrawal of the application for Conditional Use Permit C-89-7 and Precise Plan of Design P-89-59 and terminate all proceedings with respect to the application. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that the Comments reason for the withdrawal by Edwards Theatres was that the A. Morales community had banded together against his application and they were aware of the opposition. Notice was given that two members of the Local Assessment Notice that Committee to aid in the review of the application by oil and 2 appts are needed for oSCO app 07/17/89 PAGE SIX Solvent Process Company to add a wastewater treatment plan re: Town Hal on their property had resigned and that new appointees had mtg date to be made, pursuant to State Law, by the Council. It was consensus of Council that current list and type of Current list appointments, as well as those people showing an interest in & interest the committee, be furnished the Council in order that list to Cncl appointments could be made at the next meeting. L. Zamora applications had been received for the vacancy in the Interviews Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission and the Council Cult & Hist ,Two discussed proposed dates to interview the applicants. It Comm 8/7 @ was consensus of Council that the two applicants be 6:30 PM interviewed at 6:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium prior to General discussion the regular Council meeting of August 7, 1989. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses and Commend fr unanimously carried by roll call that proper commendation be R. Vasquez prepared for Rosa Vasquez, who was instrumental in the recovery of stolen Dial -a -ride van. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call NONE None OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl The Mayor advised that he would not be able to attend the Discussion Town Hall meeting on July 31st, as he had a benefit dinner re: Town Hal that evening. He asked that the Council reconsider this mtg date date. 'Mr. Louis Zamora addressed this item stating that it was Comments regrettable that the Mayor had to start campaigning so soon L. Zamora for re-election, and that is why he thought the Mayor's seat Comments should be for four years rather than two years. However, L. Zamora irrespective of that, he felt that City business, such as the Town Hall meeting, should have preference to fund raising campaign dinners. He went on to state that the Mayor was opposed to the proposed fire assessment fee of $50.00 per residence, per year, and yet was charging $50.00 General discussion per person for his fund raising dinner. The Mayor, again, stated that he had set this dinner date Comments after being advised by City staff that there were no Moses conflicting meetings. He, further, stated that he could not get thousands of dollars from the rock companies, so needed to ask the citizenry for funds to run his campaign. Mr. Louis Zamora spoke to the comment regarding funds from Comments the rock quarries and advised that consultants and surveyors L. Zamora were hired with these donations to combat the recall against Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo. His committee felt that the Councilmen should not have to be bothered with fighting a recall attempt, but to continue doing City business. Heated discussions were held regarding campaign expenditures; that the Mayor had, in fact, received funds General discussion from the rock industry in the past; whether or not the dinner on the 31st was a testimonial for the Mayor or a fund raising dinner; that the date of the meeting was changed, according to the Mayor, because the Council knew he was planning this fund raiser; alternate dates for the Town Hall meeting; and whether the Mayor had advised the Council or staff that he was having this dinner, as apparently no one was aware of it, and that two Councilmembers would not be able to attend the meeting if it were scheduled for the 24th. 07/17/89 PAGE SEVEN It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Town Hall mtg Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll call that the Town 7/31/89 Hall meeting be held on the 31st of July at the Parish Hall. Mayor Moses dissenting. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Mayor excused Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to excuse the frm Town Hall Mayor from the Town Hall meeting, due to attending a fund mtg raising dinner on his behalf. Councilman Latta discussed the possibility of expanding the Expansion of Parks and Recreation Commission to allow one member for each Pks & Rec park in the City. Comm Discussion was held regarding number of parks in the City and that some Commissioners had responsibility for more than one park; feasibility of amending the Ordinance to include adding commission members as more parks are created, and the possibility of eliminating the provision of having one commission member appointed by the rest of the members. Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed this and advised that the City has seven parks and that some commissioners do have two parks to oversee. He stated that the Personnel Board also appoints one member to the Board as the Parks and Recreation Commission does. He further stated that there will be another park, Canyon Park, in the near future. He also stated that consideration should be given for the compensation of these new commissioners, as funds had not been budgeted. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary Ordinance ,expanding the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Latta then discussed the possibility of having a single family home development program, similar to the City of Santa Fe Springs. Apparently, what Santa Fe Springs has done is to buy homes that are in need of rehabilitation, these are then refurbished and sold through a lottery process. The funds received from the sale are then used to rehabilitate other homes. Comments Guarrera Cty Atty to pre Ord to expand comm Single famly home dev pgm discussion It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Rfrd to staff Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to for rpt refer this matter to staff for review and recommendation and availability of funding sources. Councilman Latta then discussed the anti -graffiti ordinance Discussion that the City of South Gate enacted. There is no maximum anti -graffiti fine listed in the ordinance that can be levied upon Ord of South the perpetrators and it increases the reward for those Gate individuals reporting graffiti -related crimes. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Rfrd to staff Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the matter to staff for review and recommendation. Avila requested a status report on the stop Status rpt ,Councilwoman work order that was issued for the mini -market at Foothill mini -mkt and Angeleno and what effects that had on their conditional Foothill & use permit. Angeleno Community Development Director Bruckner responded that the Rpt by Planning Commission at the time they acted on the Bruckner conditional use permit for this site, was dissatisfied by the rate of completion of the project and some of the other conditions that existed on the site. They, therefore, imposed several conditions, which were not complied with and 07/17/89 PAGE EIGHT hence the stop work order. Since then the applicant has complied. He went on to state that the conditional use permit that was granted was for the sale of alcoholic beverages and that the stop work order had no material effect on the conditional use permit itself. Mr. Art Morales had requested to speak on this issue, but was not in attendance at the meeting at this time. Councilman Stemrich discussed the possibility of increasing 'the number of members in the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission from seven to eleven. A. Morales not present to spk It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Increase Councilman Latta and carried by roll call to direct the City Cult & Hist Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance effecting this Comm to 11 change. Mayor Moses abstaining. members Councilman Stemrich discussed amending the provisions of the Discussion re Municipal Code regarding interviews for various Boards and incumbents no Commissions. He felt that if the incumbent had no challenged no challengers, then he/she should be exempt from the interview be intrviewed process. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Cty Atty to Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that prepare Ord the City Attorney prepare the necessary document effecting incumbent in - this amendment. trviews Councilman Stemrich requested that a resolution be prepared Res. sprtng in support of the President's Constitutional Amendment Pres.' amend regarding burning of the American Flag. He also felt that re: Flag brng the Service Clubs should be made aware of the Council's to assist & ltrs of stand and requested their support of Council's action, in sprt from the form of a letter to the President. Upon receipt of the Service Clubs from the Service Clubs, then staff could send them ,letters as well as the Council's resolution to the President at the same time. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor L. Zamora to Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve above prsnly visit referenced suggestions with an addendum from Councilwoman Svc Clubs Avila that Mr. Louis Zamora contact all the Service Clubs, in person, seeking their support. Mayor Moses made the motion that Stephen Alexander assist S. Alexander Mr. Zamora in contacting the Service Clubs in the City; to assist however, motion died for the lack of a second. (died) Councilman Stemrich discussed the issue of inviting Board Discussion re and Commission members to Councilmembers' fund raising invites to Bd dinners. He stated that it was probably legal, but he felt & Comm membrs it was unethical to do so; because inviting them would make fundraisers them feel obligated to attend, whether they wanted to or not. Discussion ensued regarding possibly advertising the fact that a Councilmember was having a fund raising event and not sending invitations to any commission or board member or staff member. 'It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call that City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary policy resolution with regard to fund raising activities, which would not allow any Councilmember to personally invite any paid employee of the City, including but not limited to, consultants, board and commission members. Mayor Moses abstaining. 07/17/89 PAGE NINE No paid emp to be invited to fundraiser THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 11:20 P.M. w/Cncl Redevelopment Director Steel then displayed renderings of Facade rehab the facade improvements that are planned for the buildings renderings on Azusa Avenue. Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Adj to 7/31 Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried to Parish Hall adjourn the meeting to July 31, 1989, at 7:30 P.M., at the Parish Hall, 402 N. Dalton. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:24 P.M. 1 07/17/89 PAGE TEN RESOLUTION NO. 8674 ItNEXT NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2403 1 07/17/89 PAGE TEN