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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 5, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. I 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 Free Methodist Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT by Reverend Gordon Coulter of the AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NONE City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Police Captain Broderick, City Librarian Alaniz, Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project Manager Lyman, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Associate Planner Watrous, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial None Pub.Prtc. Mr. Stephen Alexander addresed the Council regarding the Comments creation of a non -compensated architectural barriers S. Alexander commission relating to the handicapped. He was advised to submit his proposal, in writing, to staff for perusal. Ms. Sharon Odell addressed the Agency regarding a public Comments nuisance problem at the apartment where she lived and that S. Odell she had recently been in court and was evicted. Community Improvement Manger Rudisel responded to some of her and it was consensus that she contact that ,questions division for clarification of the matter. Ms. Diana Lopez addressed Council regarding the malathion Comments spraying issue and that she was strongly opposed to this D. Lopez manner of abating medflies. This particular issue being on the Agenda, under Other Malathion Business/City Council, it was brought forward for spraying discussion. brt frwrd f Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll: call that a. resolution be prepared in opposition to the spraying and that the Department of Agriculture be contacted requesting that a member of their organization appear at a Council meeting to disseminate information relating to the spraying. As there were many residents/property owners in attendance at the meeting to be heard at the Public Hearing relating proposed zone changes in the City, it was moved by 1 Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried to bring item forward from the Agenda for discussion. PUBLIC HEARING - on the potential rezoning of certain R3 (Multi -family residential) parcels within the City of Azusa, Case No. Z-89-5 and GPA -89-2. 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 January 4th, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting the property on January 26th. Res to be pre pared opposin spraying & re frm Agric.Dep to attnd mtg Pub Hrg re: Z-89-5 brt forward Pub Hrg Z-89-5 & GPA 89-2 Hrg open Testimony was received by Community Development Director Testimony Bruckner, advising that four separate subareas would be Bruckner discussed, one at a time. He then proceeded to discuss Subarea 1 Subarea 1, south of the Foothill Freeway. There was no other public discussion on this particular No other subarea. testimony Testimony was then given by Director Bruckner relating to Testimony Subarea 4, Crescent Drive and Angeleno Avenue. Subarea 4 The following spoke in objection to the zone change as well Public as amortization: Ed Tyck, Bill Zima, Marian Prefontaine, comments Gilbert Trujillo, Yvonne Holliday, Gene Ruddell, Ms. Velmer, Stephen Jones, attorney, representing some of the land owners, Mr. Eckis, Juan Islas, Lucille Eckis, Robert Conroy, Ron Legault, Anthony Ruelas, Dion Santos, Sam Miller, and John San Giorgi. Mr. Art Morales and Mr. Oscar Zamora spoke in favor of the zone change and that the City does not need any more apartments. Testimony was then given by Director Bruckner relating to Testimony Subarea 5, Alameda Avenue to Pasadena Avenue. Subarea 5 The following spoke in objection to the zone change: Randy Public Faith, attorney for twelve of the land owners, Carmecita comments Amulong, Jessie Rivera O'Shea, Murray Hirota, Gladys Neustrom, Anthony Ruelas, Marian Prefontaine, Victor Jara, Rudy Thomas, and Gilbert Joerger. Some of these individuals spoke two or three times during this particular segment. Mary Louise Class, Louis Zamora and Art West spoke in favor of the zone change. Mary Grosvenor had some questions relating to the zone change and was in favor of some 'portions, but against others. Testimony was then given by Director Bruckner relating to 'Testimony Subarea 6, Lemon Avenue to Angeleno Avenue. Subarea 6 The following spoke in opposition to the zone change: Public Eugene Mercado, Gladys Nuestrom; and Art West and Arthur comments Morales spoke in favor. The City Clerk then read into the record two letters in Ltrs read opposition to the zone change as well as one petition into record against it, containing 12 signatures. 02/05/90 PAGE TWO Community Improvement Managaer Rudisel, Community Cncl/Staff Development Director Bruckner and Police Captain Broderick comments responded to questions posed by the Council. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg closed and unanimously carried by -roll call to close the hearing. A motion to approve the zone change as recommended by the Appv zone Planning Commission and to direct the City Attorney to change prepare the necessary documents was made by Councilman motion Latta. Councilwoman Avila made a motion to amend Councilman Latta's Amendment motion with respect to the 700 Block of Soldano, north of to motion Foothill to the railroad tracks. The recommendation for fr appvl this area was an R1 zoning and she felt that it should be (passed) R2. Her motion was seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call. Councilmen Stemrich and Latta dissenting. Councilwoman Avila then seconded Councilman Latta's original Zone change motion, with the amendment as stipulated above. Motion was appvd carried by roll call with Mayor Moses dissenting. It was consensus of Council to recess for ten mintues. Recess TIME OF RECESS: 10:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:00 P.M. Reconvened The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 23 was Cons Cal appv approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by G-8 & G-13 Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call removed frm vote, with the exception of Items G-8 and G-13, which were Agenda removed from the Agenda. ' 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 15, 1990, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8793 CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL canvass of MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, election 1990, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK 3. Under the City's rental housing inspection program staff has found dwellings which are in violation and the property owner refuses to make repairs or fails to make repairs in a timely manner, causing hardship on the tenants. Approval was given for the City Administrator to proceed with use of the City Attorney to act in all cases where the health and safety of tenants or the public is at risk. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE F. Chavez Step 3 01/04/90 M. Keefe Step 4 01/13/90 ' 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ANALYST AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR This position replaces the existing Personnel Assistant/Officer classification. 02/05/90 PAGE THREE Cty Atty to act in cases where pub health & saft is at risk re rntl inspctn Step inc./ perm status Res. #8794 Pers Analyst classifica- tion 6. The Police Department computer system has two HP disc Purch HP drives, which have reched,maximum capacity and system disc drive failure is a real possibility. To eliminate this problem, formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code, and authorization given to purchase a reconditioned disc drive from Hewlett Packard Corporation, sole supplier. 7. In January of 1989, Council approved the dental plan Dental plan with Denti-Care. Notice has been received that their inc appvd rates for the prepaid plan are to be increased effective March, 1990. The contract was approved and its execution authorized. S. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA Removed 9. On June 29, 1989, Council awarded a contract for Extraordinary routine signal maintenance to Superior Signal Service trfc sgnl Corporation, low bidder. At that time, unforeseen maint to extraordinary maintenance for wind and storm damage, Superior auto accidents, etc., was inadevertently overlooked and needs to be corrected. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to award purchase order for extraordinary traffic signal maintenance to Superior Signal Service Corporation. 10. In the past few months, portions of the lawn at Hydroseed Memorial Park died due to lack of irrigation during Mem'1 Pk the installation of a new sprinkler system. The lawn (Nature -Gro and the baseball field need to be reseeded immediately Corp.) so that there is adequate growth to use the field by mid March. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to have the hydroseed work done by Nature -Gro Corporation, lowest quote of three. Ill. Lease contract for two passenger lift equipped Bid award busses for the fixed route system was awarded to A -Z lease agmt Bus sales, for two 34 -passenger Blue Bird All American lift equiped busses, and its execution authorized. Four bids were busses received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on (Blue Bird January 8th. All Amer.) 12. Bev's Exotics has submitted a request to hold a Bev's Exotics "Quitting Business" sale beginning January 19th and going out of ending January 31st. Action granting temporary busns sale approval was given, limiting the sale to times specified; with a 30 day extension upon renewal of the business license and receipt of a letter requesting additional time if required. 13. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA Removed 14. The resignation of Albert Sanchez, Street Maintenance Resign. A. Worker II, effective January 8, 1990, was accepted. Sanchez 15. The appointment of Michael Torres to the position of Appt M. Street Maintenance Worker II, effective date to be Torres determined, was approved contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. 116. Project No. 812-89, resurfacing of various streets, has Notice of been successfully completed by Sully Miller Contracting Comp. Proj Company. The project was approved and authorization 812-89 given for the Mayor to sign the Notice of Completion; further directing the City Clerk to have same recorded. 02/05/90 PAGE FOUR 17. Most capital improvement projects require miscellaneous geotechnical tests (soil compactions, concrete cylinders, etc.). In order to save time and money, instead of engaging separate contractors for each project, an open annual purchase order in the amount of $10,000 was approved for Associated Soils Engineering, to perform this service on an as needed basis. Proposals were received from six companies. 18. Two civilian vehicles from the Police Department have to be replaced because of their age and high mileage. Three quotes were received for each vehicle. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase the vehicles from dealer with the lowest quote. Budget funds and narcotic seizure money will be used for this expenditure. Geotechnical testing Purch Order (Assoc Soils Eng.) Purch to civilian vehicles fr P.D. 19. Project No. 829-89, installation of concrete gutters at Notice of various locations, has been successfuly completed by Compl Proj Mobassaly Engineering. The project was approved and 829-89 authorization given for the Mayor to execute the Notice of Completion; further directing the City Clerk to have same recorded. 20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8795 DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND weed abate - BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF ment & stng CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC Pub Hrg NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF The resolution sets a Public Hearing before the City Council on February 20, 1990. 21. Approval was given for staff to prepare a Proclamation Proclo Self declaring the month of February as "Self -Esteem Month." Esteem month 22. Three 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 8796. ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 8797 & 8798 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 23. The appointment of Ms. Cari Cooper to the position of Appt C. Public Information Officer, effective February 20, Cooper 1990, was approved contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 11:08 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 11:13 P.M. Convne as CRA Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: 02/05/90 PAGE FIVE . Y9( AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ZONE CHANGES FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN THE AZUSA AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE CORRIDOR BETWEEN FIRST AND SIERRA MADRE AVENUE (CASE NO. Z-88-6, SUBAREA (4) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call to waive further reading. Councilman Stemrich abstaining. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta 'that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. #2429 appvng zone changes Z-88-6 (subarea 4) Waive frthr rdg Ord adopted AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2430 APPROVING ZONE CHANGES FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN appvng zone THE AZUSA AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE CORRIDOR BETWEEN changes Z -88 - FIRST AND SIERRA MADRE AVENUE (CASE NO. Z-88-6, SUBAREA (5)) 6 (subarea 5) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Waive frthr and carried by roll call to waive further reading. rdg Councilwoman Avila abstaining. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Ord adopted that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ,ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord #2431 APPROVING ZONE CHANGES FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN appvng zone THE AZUSA AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE CORRIDOR BETWEEN changes Z -88 - FIRST AND SIERRA MADRE AVENUE (CASE NO. Z-88-6, SUBAREAS 6 (subareas (1), {2), (3) AND (6)) 1,2,3 and 6)' Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Waive frthr and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading reading. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Ord adopted that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by' the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING SECTION 2.58.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE POSITION OF CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NONE NONE 02/05/90 PAGE SIX Ord. #2432 relating to pos of Code Enf. Off Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2433 AMENDING SECTIONS 15.08.O10K, THROUGH 15.08.110, 15.08.130, real propty AND 15.08.150, OF CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, nuisances RELATING TO THE ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY NUISANCES Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2.64.031 recycled RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF RECYCLED PAPER AND OTHER paper & ma - RECYCLED MATERIALS. terials Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items Discussion was held on proposed amendment to the Municipal Discussion Code, No. 166, relating to requiring conditional use permits Code Amend for Swap Meets, Flea Markets and othe`r'similar uses of 166 re: cups property within the City. A Public Hearing was held on for swap mts, this matter at the January 15th meeting and action had been etc. deferred to this meeting, to afford attornies for Edwards Theaters to go over the language of the Ordinance with staff. Question arose about single passes to the Edwards Theatres Movie passes that the Mayor had received and whether or not he would be discussion able to participate in the proceedings. City Attorney apprised Council that if the passes received were under the limit of $250.00 then the Mayor could participate. It was ascertained that it was under the limit. Mr. Jim Edwards addressed the Council requesting that the Drive-in theatre be grandfathered in, as the parking requirements were too onerous for him. Community Development Director Bruckner then advised the rationale for the number of parking spaces needed. Mayor Moses then advised that he is in the process of opening an antique store and if he needed to abstain from the proceedings. City Attorney advised that it was a possible conflict of interest and that he should abstain. The Mayor then left the Council table, and Mayor Pro -tem Latta chaired this item. Loved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Stemrich nd carried by roll call that Code Amendment No. 166 as recommended by the Planning Commission be approved with the following amendments: that width of aisles be 10 feet; that an evacuation plan approved by the Police Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department be included; that emergency access lanes be provided and that the point of sale be Azusa to generate sales taxes; further that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary documents. Mayor Moses abstaining. 02/05/90 PAGE SEVEN Comments J. Edwards Comments Bruckner Moses lft Cncl table to abstain Latta chaired Code Amend appvd w/ amendments Mayor Moses returned to the Council table. Moses retrnd PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed statement of Community Pub Hrg Development objectives and projected use of funds for the CDBG funds upcoming 16th Program Year. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 17, 1990. Testimony was given by Redevelopment Director Steel who Testimony advised that $280,000 of funds allocated have been set aside Steel for repayment of the Section 108 loan previously granted to the City. The remainder of $48,781 is available for housing and community development projects. Many projects are worthwhile, but he recommended that $48,000 be allocated to the Handyman project, with $781.00 for administration. No other testimony was received. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Discussion was held regarding aiding the Peregrinos de Discussion Emaus, for their temporary shelter for homeless men; that $4,800.00 be given them to pay their mortgage payment, however, to contact the mortgage company prior to allocating these funds ascertaining if it will help or if the mortgage company plans on calling in the loan. Mayor Moses then offered a resolution including funds for the Peregrinos entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8799 ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND SELECTING PROJECTS CDBG stmnt of 'FOR FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT obj as amende PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - adjusting the fee for issuance of the Pub Hrg rental property registrations and annual inspections, rntl insp pursuant to the Municipal Code. fees The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on January 25, 1990. Testimony was given by Community Development Director Testimony Bruckner who advised that the fees were being adjusted in Bruckner order to cover the actual cost of the program. Due to the great volume of work caused by the high percentage of .violations, there is need for an additional administrative clerk. No other testimony was received. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: 02/05/90 PAGE EIGHT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8800 ADJUSTING THE FEE FOR RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND adjstng fees ANNUAL INSPECTION PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.40.040 OF THE AZUSA MUNCIPAL CODE. 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: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NONE NONE Establishing an Administrative Clerk II position in the Appvl fr Admi current complement, as well as approving appropriations in Clerk positio the budget for this position was also approved. PUBLIC HEARING - adjusting the fee for issuance of the Pub Hrg real property records report, pursuant to the Municipal Code. real propty rpt fees The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on January 25, 1990. Testimony was given by Community Development Director Testimony Bruckner who advised that the fees were being adjusted in Bruckner order to cover the actual costs in providing the reviews and documentation. Mr. Bill Simpson addressed this item and advised that it was Comments a good program, however, he had some questions regarding the B. Simpson process which were answered by Director Bruckner. 'Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8801 ADJUSTING THE FEE FOR ISSUANCE OF THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS adjstng fees REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.06.040 OF THE AZUSA MUNCIPAL CODE. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed vacation of a portion of the Pub Hrg public streets and alleys known as Sunset Avenue, Angeleno vacation of Avenue, Santa Fe Avenue, and the alley between San Gabriel sts & alleys Avenue and Angeleno Avenue north from Foothill Boulevard to the AT & SF Railroad. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 24th and 31st, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on January 22nd, 1990. The City Clerk read into the record a communication from Mr. Ltr read into and Mrs. Bill Simpson. record There was no testimony presented. No testimony 02/05/90 PAGE NINE Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA VACATING A PORTION OF THE STREETS AND ALLEYS KNOWN AS SUNSET AVENUE, ANGELENO AVENUE, SANTA FE AVENUE, AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN SAN GABRIEL AVENUE AND ANGELENO AVENUE NORTH FROM FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO THE AT&SF RAILROAD '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: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of certain conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit C-89-21 and Precise Plan of Design P-89-204, for property located at 347 South Irwindale Avenue, Clarence Chiapuzio and Dolores Bowers. Hrg closed Res. #8802 ordering vacation Pub Hrg CUP 89-21 PPln 89-204 Chiapuzio The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 17th, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on January 26th, 1990. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg cont to and unanimously carried by roll call to continue this matter 2/20 mtg to the meeting of February 20, 1990. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Pk & Rec in - and unanimously carried by roll call that interviews for the trviews 2/20 vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Commission be held on @ 6:30PM Tuesday, April 20th, at 6:30 P.M. in the Senior Center. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Spec Call None Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Ltr to Post unanimously carried by roll call that communication be sent Office re: to the Post Office urging them to use a "take a number" operations system for postal services and to provide seating for customers while they wait. Mayor Moses discussed the problems with pornographic newsracks in the City and asked legal counsel if there were any new developments in the law that the City could take some action outlawing them. City Attorney advised that, as it stands now, there is nothing that the City can do about them, as they are protected under the First Amendment. It was consensus of Council that this information be resented in the Newsletter so that citizens will be aware of our position; further that the citizens also be advised in the Newsletter that the injunction the City filed against World Wide Video, the adult business store, was successful and that it must cease operations in the City. Discussion porno news - racks Info newsrack & World Wide Video in the Newsletter Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Proclo unanimously carried by roll call that a Proclamation be Black History prepared in honor of Black History Month. month 02/05/90 PAGE TEN Councilman Naranjo advised that he had heard some negative Staff comnded comments regarding recent City bond refinancing. He wanted bond refinan- to advise that this refinancing was not costing the City cing money, rather, that because of the refinancing, the City was saving approximately $900,000. He commended staff on the outstanding manner in which this bond refinancing was handled. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Proclo for carried by roll call that a Proclamation be prepared RTD Southern California Rapid Transit District. 'honoring Councilman Naranjo abstaining. It was consensus of Council that staff report on proper Rpt comndatn commendation in memory of Louese G. Davies, Library fr L. Davies Commissioner. Councilwoman Avila discussed letters of protest from Azusa Discussion students relating to the Landfill and the recent article Landfill that appeared in the Azusa Herald. She wanted the residents to ,be aware that the City is neutral with regard to the expansion of the Landfill. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 12:16 A.M. w/Cncl Mayor/Chairman Moses offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8803 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON FEBRUARY 5, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) (b), AND (c) Prior to taking action on the resolution, Mr. Bob Metcalf Comments addressed the Council/Agency and thanked them for the left B. Metcalf turn signal at Gladstone and Azusa Avenue. Moved by Mayor/Chairman Moses, seconded by Councilwoman/Director Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency/Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 12:18 A.M. Recess to Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT 1:05 A.M. Redevelopment Agency item which was deferred to Closed CRA item Session was acted on. PUP Propts agmt for 2 he Agency owns two unclaimed units of the Rainbow Lake Club unclaimed troject. An exclusive listing agreement is proposed with units @ PUP Properties to sell the two units at maximum value. Rainbow Lk Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #682 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT ENTITLED appvng agmt "EXECUTIVE LISTINGS AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE AZUSA w/PUP REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND PACIFIC UNION PROPERTIES" 02/05/90 PAGE ELEVEN Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Discussion was held regarding Cencom Cable TV and the fact that there was only one cameraman at the meeting this evening; further that when calling the Azusa office, calls were relayed to their Pasadena Office. The Mayor requested that this item be put on the February 20th Agenda under his portion of the Other Business/City Council section. Cencom TV discussion Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Adj CRA, Cncl Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried to adj to 6:30PM adjourn the Agency, and to adjourn the City Council to 6:30 2/20 @ Sr Cnt P.M., Tuesday, February 20th, at the Senior Center, to interview applicants for the vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Commission. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 1:10 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8804 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2434 02/05/90 PAGE TWELVE