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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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