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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 7, 1990 - 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium.
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the Call to Order
salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Geoff Craig, Director of Finance, Invocation
City of Azusa.
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT Also Present
City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Diaz, Director of
Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner,
'Utilities Director Hsu, Chief of Police Wood, City
Librarian Alaniz, Director of Community Services Guarrera,
.,Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Public Information
Officer Cooper, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment
Manager Lyman, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Community
Improvement Manager Rudisel, Senior Planner Watrous, City
Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
Ceremonial
Councilman Dangleis presented a Proclamation to Baron de Proclamation
Beer of the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society in honor of Be Be Kind to
Kind to Animals Week. Animals Week
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc.
Mr. Raymond Fraijo addressed the Council regarding petition R. Fraijo
from residents on Alameda Avenue requesting that diagonal diagonal pkng
parking remain on that street rather than parallel parking, Alameda
due to multiple dwelling complexes.
Mr. Murray Hirota addressed this item, also, requesting that
4 -way stop signs be placed at all intersections to deter
'speeders.
Community Development Director Bruckner reported that
parallel parking had been proposed due to the many accidents
occurring on Alameda which could be attributed to the
diagonal parking. However, since great opposition has been
expressed by the residents, modifications to the original
concept have been made and will be presented at a later
date.
General discussion was held between Mr. Bruckner and the
Council regarding.this matter.
Comments
M. Hirota
Comments
Bruckner
Discussion
Mr. Fraijo, again, addressed this item stating that the City
of Covina had angle parking and had no problems.
Mr. Andrews addressed this issue and wondered if speed bumps
could be installed to curb the speeding.
It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by
Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that
the Community Development Department in concert with the
,Police Department prepare report to be presented to Council
no later than June 4th, which would include but not be
limited to recommendations regarding the speeding problems;
parallel parking vs. diagonal parking; difference in the
number of parking spaces available if the angle degree is
modified; feasibility of 4 -way stop signs and safety hazard
report.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council regarding traffic
congestion at the Price Club site.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 22 was
approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by
Councilman Alexander, and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of Items G-8, G-10, G-14, G-15, G-
16 and G-22, which were considered under the Special Call
portion of the Agenda.
Comments
R. Fraijo
Comments
Mr. Andrews
Staff rpt
on pkng on
Alameda
Comments
A. Morales
Cons Cal
appvd, G-8,
10, 14, 15,
16 & 22 Spec
Call
Councilman Dangleis requested that bid amounts be specified Bid amts to
on the Agenda and also suggested that Cencom TV diplay the be placed on
Agenda on cable TV at the time the City Administrator reads Agenda & Cons
the items aloud. He felt that this would benefit the Cal on TV
viewing audience.
1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting and the Min appvd
regular meeting of April 16th, the regular meeting of
April 17th and the adjourned regular meeting of April
23rd, 1990, were approved as written.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8842
COMMENDING JENNIE B. AVILA FOR HER SERVICES TO THE cmdg J. Avila
CITY.
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8843
COMMENDING BRUCE LATTA FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY. cmdg B. Latta
4. Contract for the purchase of a 25OKW standby generator Bid awrd 150
was awarded to Engine and Equipment, low bidder, in the KW generator
amount of $38,424.70, and its execution authorized. Egine & Equip
Two bids were opened in the City Clerk's Office on
April 16, 1990.
5.
A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA
Res.
#8844
DESIGNATING
AN ALTERNATE
MEMBER OF THE
DISTRICT
Alt
membr
GOVERNING BOARD OF COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT
NO. 22
San
Dist
6.
A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA
Res.
#8845
APPOINTING A
CITY OF AZUSA
MEMBER AND ALTERNATE OF THE
Membr
& alt
CITY SELECTION COMMITTEE
FOR THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
SCRTD
RAPID TRANSIT
DISTRICT
' 7.
A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA
Res.
#8846
DESIGNATING A
DIRECTOR AND
AN ALTERNATE OF THE BOARD OF
Dir
& Alt
DIRECTORS OF -THE
LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES
LCC
8.
SPECIAL CALL
ITEM
Spec
Call
9. In December of 1989, the property located at 215 Sierra 215 Sierra
Madre was connected to public sewer and became part of Madre to be
the public sewer system which is serviced by the County connected to
Sanitation District. The following joint tax sharing San Dist
resolution was adopted:
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' 10
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ACTING IN BEHALF OF GENERAL
COUNTY PURPOSES FUND, CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT AND THE FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT; AND THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE GOVERNING BODIES OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THREE VALLEYS MUNICIPAL WATER
DISTRICT, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE
OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION TO
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22
SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Res. #8847
Neg exchng of
propty tax
revenues for
215 Sierra
Madre
Spec Call
11. The City's earthquake insurance must be renewed every Earthquake
year on April 10th. Quotations were not received on ins, Assoc
time, however, the insurance was not allowed to lapse. Interntnl
Sole provider, Associated International Insurance Ins Co.
Company, was awarded the policy.
12. An amendment to the Lake Elsinore Pumped Storage . Amend to
Study Cost Sharing Agreement was approved and its Pumped Strge
execution authorized. The amendment was necessary due Stdy Cost
to erroneous cost sharing percentages stated in the Sharing Agmt
original agreement.
13. Resignation of Richard Day, Assistant Director of Resign R.
Community Services, effective May 15, 1990, was Day
accepted.
14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call
15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
16. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
�17. Several years ago, the Police Department converted one
of the old police cars into a "talking car", which was
used as an educational tool. Constant electronic
repairs have been made and it is no longer feasible to
do so. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant
to the Municipal Code, and authorization given to
purchase a small robotic patrol car from Robotronics,
Inc., sole vendor. Purchase will be made from narcotic
asset seizure funds.
Spec Call
Spec Call
Purch robo-
tic car for
PD frm
Robotronics
18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8850
URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REVISE THE urg Congress
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1984, AND EXPRESSING for local
GENERAL CONCERN ABOUT THE NEED FOR GREATER LOCAL cntrl of Cabl
GOVERNMENT REGULATORY AUTHORITY TV
19. The lateral appointment of Police Officer Roland Latrl appt
Martinez, Step 2, effective date to be determined, was R. Martinez
approved.
20. 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 8851,
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 8852 & 8853
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
,21. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Frml bids
Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase two waived to
Motorola Syntor radios, from Motorola Communications. purch Moto -
Due to the special nature of the equipment, Motorola is rola radios
a sole source vendor.
22. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call
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THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl convened
AT 8:11 P.M. as CRA
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:37 P.M. Reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE
TRANSACTED.
'_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
Moved by Councilman
Naranjo,
seconded
by Mayor Moses and
Prop Ord re:
unanimously carried
by roll call
that
proposed ordinance
repealing Ord
repealing Ordinance
No. 2438
regarding the rezoning of
2438 removed
certain properties
throughout
the City
be removed from the
frm Agenda
Agenda. Further,
that the
present
down -zoning remain
Rpt on elimi-
intact, but that a report be submitted on methods to nating amor-
eliminate amortization throughout the City and that the tization
report include maps of the areas in the City where the down -
zoning has occurred.
Councilmen Dangleis and Alexander abstained from the Dangleis &
following items relating to Code Amendment No. 168 - Alexander
definition of churches, as they had not participated in the abstain on
Public Hearing process. Amend 168
Councilman Naranjo offered a resolution entitled:
IA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8854
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR ZONING CODE crtfying Neg
AMENDMENT NO. 168 - ESTABLISHING DEFINITION OF CHURCHES Dec Amend
#168
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO, STEMRICH, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance, which the City
Attorney read in full, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING 1st rdg Ord
SECTION 19.04.205 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Amend 168
THE DEFINITION OF CHURCHES
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich
and carried by roll call to place the Ordinance upon its
first reading and introduce. Councilmen Dangleis and
Alexander abstaining.
Councilmen Dangleis and Alexander abstained from the Dangles &
following item as they did not participate in the Public Alexander
Nuisance Appeal proceedings. abst Pub Nuis
Appl-Hwang
Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8855
DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF ROBERT HWANG AND denying Pub
AFFIRMING THE FINDING OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE IN ORDER TO ABATE Nuis Appl
THE NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 WEST FOOTHILL Hwang
BOULEVARD, NO. 2, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA (CASE NO. 90 -323 -AC)
05/07/90 PAGE FOUR
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NARANJO, STEMRICH, MOSES
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
Mayor Moses offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord
AMENDING SECTION 10.12.050 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO re: animal
ANIMAL LICENSING licensing
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and
unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
and introduce.
This Ordinance will extend the time allowed to renew animal
licenses from 31 days to 62 days.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Sched. Items
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed vacation of a portion of the Pub Hrg vaca-
public streets and alleys known as Santa Fe Avenue and the tion of sts &
north/south alley between Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel alleys Santa
Avenue north from Foothill Boulevard to Santa Fe Avenue. Fe, et al
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on April 25th, as well
as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on April
24th, 1990.
Redevelopment Director Steel addressed this item advising
that the subject streets and alleys are part of the
Centennial Square Project site. Due to problems in
receiving a title report for this project, he recommended
that action on this item be deferred to the meeting of June
18, 1990.
Testimony was solicited, but none received.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Hrg opened
Testimony
steel
No oth tstmny
Hrg closed
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Action defrd
and unanimously carried by roll call to defer action on this to 6/18 mtg
item to the meeting of June 18, 1990.
PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of confirmed costs of Leo M. Pub Nuis Appl
Abrazaldo (AMC Clinical Lab., Inc.) for property declared a AMC Clinical
nuisance at 1175 W. Arrow Highway, Case No. 90-179-C. Lab
Councilman Alexander abstained from the proceedings and left Alexander
the Council table. abstained
Deputy City Clerk administered the Oath to Community Oath to Comm
,Improvement Manager Rudisel prior to his giving testimony on Imp Mngr &
this matter. He stated that this appeal was premature as testimony
the appellant was scheduled for a hearing of the confirmed
costs on June 20, 1990.
Testimony was given
by Mr.
Abrazaldo who advised that he was
Testimony
not able to pay for
these
costs, and that he had cleaned the
appellant
area.
Abrazaldo
No other testimony was received. No oth tstmny
General discussion was held regarding this matter. Discussion
05/07/90 PAGE FIVE
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appl cont to
carried by roll call that this matter be continued to the 7/2 mtg
July 2nd meeting. Councilman Alexander abstaining.
Councilman Alexander returned to the Council table at this Alexander
time. returned
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Appvl Pks &
Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Rec Comm to
,request from the Parks and Recreation Commission to meet at meet @ 5PM
5:00 P.M. rather than at 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Intrviews fr
and unanimously carried by roll call to hold interviews for PC 6/4 @
the vacancy in the Planning Commission on June 4th, at 6:30 6:30 PM
P.M. in the Senior Citizen Center, prior to the regular
Council meeting.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call
Currently, the Police Department is responsible for the Dog Licensing
issuance of new and renewed dog licenses. This process has by San Gab
proven to be very labor intensive and costly. The San Valley Humane
Gabriel Valley Humane Society has proposed an agreement that
would allow them to administer the program by sharing
equally all monies generated through sales and penalty
assessments. This would alleviate the department's work
load; result in better service to the public; reduced costs
and increased revenues to the City.
Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed this item and questioned if Comments
licenses could still be purchased as before and if the fees S. Galletta
were to be increased.
Chief of Police Wood responded to her questions and others Comments
posed by the Council. Wood
It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Appvl agmt w/
Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call SGV Humane
that the modification to the San Gabriel Valley Humane
contract be approved and its execution authorized.
Mrs. Mary Grosvenor addressed the EBSCO
subscription
Comments
services for the
Library and
questioned its
use. City
M. Grosvenor
Administrator Diaz
responded to
her concerns.
EBSCO svcs
It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by
Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to
waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal
Code and authorize renewal of EBSCO subscription services
providing magazines for the public, at a cost of $5,259.88
per year. EBSCO is the only vendor in this field in
California.
The Community Development Department's documents, permits
-and plans are presently stored in 17 filing cabinets. In
order to recover valuable office space and preserve all
documents, an agreement for microfilm services with R.C.I.
Microfilming was requested. Five proposals were received
for this service.
Mrs. Mary Grosvenor addressed this item stating that she
felt that microfilming was obsolete and that these documents
could be stored in the computer.
EBSCO appvd
Microfilming
Comm Dev
documents
Comments
M. Grosvenor
Community Development Director Bruckner responded and Comments
advised that microfilming is not obsolete and that it is Bruckner
state of the art, and that it would be more convenient for
the public to view these documents through a reader -printer.
He further responded to questions posed by the Council.
05/07/90 PAGE SIX
It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Agmt appvd
Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to R.C.I. Mi -
approve agreement with R.C.I. Microfilming and authorize its crofilming
execution.
Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of Destruction
California provides for the destruction of obsolete City of ctn recrds
records. The Finance Director has identified obsolete in Finance
records within that department and the list was submitted
with the approval of the City Attorney.
Mrs. Mary Grosvenor addressed this item and questioned Comments
whether any of these documents had any historical M. Grosvenor
value to them.
City Administrator and Finance Director Craig responded to Staff
her concerns as well as those posed by Council. comments
Mr. Ronald
Legault asked how
old these records were and felt
Comments
that they
could possibly be
stored in the computer. His
R. Legault
concerns were also responded
to by staff.
a combined cycle power plant in the vicinity of Blythe. One
Councilman Dangleis then offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8849
AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE destruction
FINANCE DEPARATMENT of ctn rcrds
in Fin Dept
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
..NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
'ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
San Diego Gas and Electric Company is proposing to construct
Combined
a combined cycle power plant in the vicinity of Blythe. One
cycle power
of the obstacles this project faces is the emission offset
plant San
it requires in order to comply with rules of the South Coast
Diego Gas &
Air Quality Management District. SB 2672, if passed, would
Elect. Co.
allow inter -district trading of emission offsets to
facilitate this project.
Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this item requesting Azusa's
Comments
concern and involvement with San Diego Gas and Electric
R. Legault
Company and his questions were answered by Director of
Utilities Hsu.
Councilman Dangleis then offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY'S COMBINED CYCLE
PROJECT AND THE NEEDS FOR SB 2672 (PRESLEY)
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution
passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Dangleis requested that Chief Wood report on the
status/amount currently available to the City from the Drug
Asset Seizure Funds, and the limitations on its use.
05/07/90 PAGE SEVEN
Res. #8848
supporting
SB 2672
Rpt on Drug
seizure fnds
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the purchase
of a 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE Mini -van, from Claremont
Auto Park, Inc., lowest bidder, in the amount of $17,776.48.
Three bids were received. Funding for this vehicle will be
made through the Drug Asset Seizure Fund.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
'Councilman Dangleis stated that there were 22 items listed
under this Section without any paper back-up or factual
information. He requested that, in the future, either
Council or staff supply back-up for these items in order
that the Council could properly assess the matters, in
order to vote responsibly on the issues.
Pontiac SE
Mini -van
purch appvd
Oth Bus/Cncl
Reg for back
up paper work
Cncl items
Mr. Gary Solem addressed item relating to grading problems, Comments G.
potholes and stagnant water in the vicinity of Azusa San Solem street
Gabriel Canyon Road, stating that this problem has been in probs @ Az
existence for years. San Gab Cnyn
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this item Comments
advising that a storm drain system is needed. However, Bruckner
funds are not available at this time, and, also, problems
with the County have been experienced.
No action taken on this item.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo appt
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to appoint to Az Task
Councilman Naranjo to the Azusa Task Force on Gangs and Force, Gangs
Drugs. & Drugs
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman May 6-12
Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to proclaim May Nurse Recog-
6th through the 12th, 1990, as "Nurse Recognition Week," nition Week
throughout the City of Azusa.
Discussion was held regarding the creation of an
Discussion
Architectural Barrier Commission which would be comprised of
Arch Barrier
seven members: Chief of Police, Director of Public Works,
Comm.
the Mayor or his representative, an architectural adviser,
and four members of the public, two of which would be
handicapped/disabled. Their function would be to ensure
that all Federal and State guidelines with regard to
handicapped/disabled laws were enforced in buildings and
public works projects, and that handicapped parking zones be
enforced through the Police Department.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and
Comm appvd
unanimously carried by roll call that the Commission be
w/out pay at
created, without compensation at this time, to be reviewed
prsnt-rfrd to
at the budget sessions for possible compensation if
Bdgt sessions
feasible.
Discussion was held regarding doubling fees received from Fees for
the landfill; problems with the dump, the pollution caused landfill
by the dump and that it could be affecting the water table.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Doubling fees
double the fees for the landfill. Motion failed by the failed
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Discussion was held regarding the placement of a Disc re: de-
monument/design in the middle of the the intersection of sign @ Fthl &
Foothill and Azusa. Azusa
05/07/90 PAGE EIGHT
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and
unanimously carried by roll call that this issue be referred
to the Redevelopment portion of the Budget session.
Issue rfrd to
Budget sess
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Rpt erthquake
and unanimously carried by roll call that staff report on stnds for
earthquake standards/criteria for new residential residences
construction.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Cncl liaison
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the committee/
Council liaison/committee/commission assignments as comm appts
presented.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Youth Comm
and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the creation to Budget
of a Youth Commission to budget sessions for availability of sessions
funds.
Discussion was held regarding reimbursing Mayor Moses and Reimbrsmnt
Councilman Alexander for attending a Leadership Conference fnds, Moses
in Washington, D.C. Both members declined reimbursement and & Alexander
would only accept reimbursement if their lobbying for grant Wash. trip
funds for combating anti/drugs and gangs became a reality. (declined)
Lengthy discussion was held regarding the elimination of all
assessment fees in the City.
Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed this item stating that the
Council should eliminate all the revenue measures. The Blue
Ribbon committee had recommended these fees, however, since
then they had discovered that a percentage of the business
license fees were earmarked for the Chamber of Commerce;
therefore, all revenue measures should be rescinded.
Director of Finance Craig responded to questions posed by
Council relating to the business license fees.
Mr. William Estrada addressed this issue and advised that
he is a gardener and that his business license fee has gone
up by 100%.
Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this issue and stated that the
landfill fees should be increased and not assess the seniors
or handicapped.
Mr. David Hardison representing the Chamber of Commerce
addressed this issue stating that the Chamber of Commerce
supported the business license fees at the time they were
enacted and still supports them.
Mrs. Mary Grosvenor addressed the Council relative to the
Blue Ribbon Committee. She stated that most committees that
are appointed to do a specific job, once the job is
completed, they automatically disband.
It was consensus of the Council to recess for five minutes.
TIME OF RECESS: 10:30 P.M.
ITHE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:40 P.M.
Discusssion
assess fees
Comments
S. Galletta
Comments
Craig
Comments
W. Estrada
Comments
R. Legault
Comments
D. Hardison
Comments
M. Grosvenor
Recessed
Reconvened
Moved by Councilman Stemrich,
seconded by
Councilman
Assess fees
Dangleis and unanimously carried
by roll call to
refer the
rfrd to Bdgt
elimination of assessment fees to
budget sessions.
sessions
The matter of rent stabilization
for mobile home
parks was
Rent cntrl
deferred pending comprehensive
report from staff analyzing
dfrd fr staff
all aspects of this issue.
report
05/07/90 PAGE NINE
Moved by Councilman Dangleis,
seconded
by Councilman
Proclamation
Stemrich and unanimously carried
by roll call
that authority
auth to Mayor
for preparation of Proclamations
be returned
to the Mayor.
Discussion was held regarding
the Mayor,
only, signing
Disc Cncl to
Proclamations rather than all
Councilmembers as is being
sign Proclos
presently done.
There being some conflict regarding this, it was moved by Proclo auth
Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and to Mayor
'carried by roll call that prior motion relating to rescinded
Proclamations be rescinded. Mayor Moses dissenting and
Councilman Alexander abstaining.
Councilman Stemrich then apprised staff that an article Discussion
appearing in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune stated that OSLO OSCO
was allegedly a contributor to pollution of the water table
and that since that company was in the process of securing a
conditional use permit that it be scrutinized carefully.
Community Development Director Bruckner advised that the Comments
Environmental Impact Report was being circulated at this Bruckner
time. He further advised that OSCO had not been cited for
pollution by the EAP.
Discussion was held regarding amortization and the Discussion
elimination of same. Since action was taken on this item amortization
earlier in the Agenda, the discussion was discontinued.
Lengthy discussion was held regarding eminent domain Eminent do -
proceedings. Eliminating it for residential and limiting main disc
some businesses.
It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Eliminate
Moses that residential eminent domain be eliminated eminent do -
henceforth. Motion failed by the following vote of the main
Council: (failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Lengthy discussion was then held regarding sites and costs Discussion
for constructing medical and dental facilities; County Court Cultural Cntr
House; University and a Cultural Center. Staff advised that et al
securing proposals such as these would entail hiring a
consultant and requests for proposals would have to be
formulated, which are very time consuming, coupled with the
fact that the consultant fees would be extremely costly.
Mrs. Frances Gonzales addressed this issue with concerns Comments
regarding the financial impact such projects would have on F. Gonzales
the City.
It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Proposals fr
Councilman Stemrich that staff solicit proposals for feasibility
consultant services to perform a feasibility study. Motion study
failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO
BSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Lengthy discussion was held regarding the Rock Quarry and Rock Quarry
that they possibly have violated some of the mitigation discussion
measures which were imposed by their conditional use permit,
and that, possibly stronger mitigation measures should be
imposed, if found necessary by the Planning Commission.
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Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rock Quarry
carried by roll call that the rock quarry matter be referred rfrd to Ping
to the Planning Commission for public hearings on matters of for hearing
concerns raised by the Council relating to the mitigation
measures et al. Councilman Naranjo dissenting.
Discussion was held regarding the O'Shea property on Dalton Discussion
Avenue and questions posed by Council were responded to by ctn zoning
staff. on Dalton
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Vol Snr Cit
unanimously carried by roll call that voluntary senior Pgm, job bank
citizen program and job bank for teens be referred to staff fr teens rpt
for report on implementation.
Discussion was held regarding the Azusa
Flag at Hermitage
Discussion
Park that was
presented to that group and
the possibility of
Azusa Flag
making it the
official Flag of Azusa.
Mrs. Jennie Avila addressed this item and advised that one Comments
of the schools held a contest asking the children to design J. Avila
an Azusa Flag. She thought that perhaps other schools could
get involved and then a Flag chosen to be the official Azusa
Flag.
It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Contest fr
Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call designing
that a contest be held throughout the School District for Azusa Flag
designing an Azusa Flag and that Flag presently displayed
at Hermitage Park also be considered as an entry.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that Proposals fr
proposals be solicited for City Attorney services. Motion Cty Atty svcs
failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed)
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO Res. #8856
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MAY 7, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE Closed Sess
PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a),
(b) AND (c)
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
,TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:40 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 12:14 A.M
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by
Alexander and unanimously carried to adjourn.
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Councilman
Recess to
Closed Sess
Reconvened
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:15 A.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8857
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2443
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