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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 7, 1990 - CC (2)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 salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Geoff Craig, Director City of Azusa. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, ALEXANDER, NONE of Finance, NARANJO, MOSES 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. Councilman Dangleis presented a Proclamation to Baron de Beer of the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society in honor of Be Kind to Animals Week. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Proclamation Be Kind to Animals Week 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 Comments of,Covina had angle parking and had no problems. R. Fraijo Mr. Andrews addressed this issue and wondered if speed bumps Comments could be installed to curb the speeding. Mr. Andrews It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Staff rpt Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that on pkng on the Community Development Department in concert with the Alameda 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 Comments congestion at the Price Club site. A. Morales The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 22 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, G-8, Councilman Alexander, and unanimously carried by roll call 10, 14, 15, vote, with the exception of Items G-8, G-10, G-14, G-15, G- 16 & 22 Spec 16 and G-22, which were considered under the Special Call Call portion of the Agenda. 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 I 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 250KW 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: 05/07/90 PAGE TWO 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 IAS 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 ' 10. 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 Community Services, effective May 15, 1990, was accepted. 14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 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. Resign R. Day Spec Call 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 121. 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 05/07/90 PAGE THREE 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. further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by 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 Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: Appl-Hwang 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 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: A RESOLUTION ICERTIFYING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8854 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 Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: Appl-Hwang 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 let 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. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to defer action on this item to the meeting of June 18, 1990. Hrg opened Testimony Steel No oth tstmny Hrg closed Action defrd to 6/18 mtg 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 time. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to approve ,request from the Parks and Recreation Commission to meet at 5:00 P.M. rather than at 7:30 P.M. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to hold interviews for the vacancy in the Planning Commission on June 4th, at 6:30 P.M. in the Senior Citizen Center, prior to the regular Council meeting. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Currently, the Police Department is responsible for the issuance of new and renewed dog licenses. This process has proven to be very labor intensive and costly. The San 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 licenses could still be purchased as before and if the fees were to be increased. Chief of Police Wood responded to her questions and others posed by the Council. Alexander returned Appvl Pks & Rec Comm to meet @ 5PM Intrviews fr PC 6/4 @ 6:30 PM Spec Call Dog Licensing by San Gab Valley Humane Comments S. Galletta Comments 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 Uos.r this service. 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 California provides for the destruction of obsolete City records. The Finance Director has identified obsolete records within that department and the list was submitted with the approval of the City Attorney. ,Mrs. Mary Grosvenor addressed this item and questioned whether any of these documents had any historical value to them. City Administrator and Finance Director Craig responded to her concerns as well as those posed by Council. Destruction of ctn recrds in Finance Comments M. Grosvenor Staff 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. 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 Res. #8848 SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY'S COMBINED CYCLE supporting PROJECT AND THE NEEDS FOR SB 2672 (PRESLEY) SB 2672 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: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis requested that Chief Wood report on the Rpt on Drug status/amount currently available to the City from the Drug seizure fnds Asset Seizure Funds, and the limitations on its use. 05/07/90 PAGE SEVEN 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 0th Bus/Cncl Req 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 Issue rfrd to unanimously carried by roll call that this issue be referred Budget sess to the Redevelopment portion of the Budget session. 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. 'TEE 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 OSLO 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. 05/07/90 PAGE TEN 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. 05/07/90 PAGE ELEVEN Councilman Recess to Closed Sess Reconvened TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:15 A.M. DEPUTY CI Y C ERIF NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8857 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2443 05/07/90 PAGE TWELVE