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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 21, 1990 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 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. H. Phifer residing at the property that the City recently purchased eviction INVOCATION was given by Pastor Jose Flores of the Ebenezer Invocation Spanish Assembly. Mr. Paul Backofen also addressed this issue speaking for Mr. Comments ROLL CALL P. Backofen It was consensus of the Council that since this matter dealt Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, Closed Sess time if the Mayor had a conflict of interest with respect ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present Acting City Attorney Mcosker, City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Chief of Police Wood, I City Librarian Alaniz, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Public Information Officer Cooper, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara. UEnamUi1Ai, Ceremonial Councilman Dangleis presented award to Reuben S. Saldivar of Presentation Saint Frances of Rome School, Grade 6, first place winner of of awards fr the "Every Drop Counts" Poster contest. Councilman Poster con - Alexander presented the third place award to Mark Mathews of test - Water Gladstone Street School, Grade 6. Second place winner, Conservation Michael Magaling of Valleydale School, Grace 5, was not in attendance. Students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades were invited to participate in the poster contest. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Harvey Phifer addressed the Council advising that he had Comments received an eviction notice from the City. He has been H. Phifer residing at the property that the City recently purchased eviction from the City of Pasadena, located at 1910 N. San Gabriel notice recd Road. He further stated that he had been promised frm Cty ,Canyon relocation costs. Mr. Paul Backofen also addressed this issue speaking for Mr. Comments Phifer. P. Backofen It was consensus of the Council that since this matter dealt Matter to be with possible litigation that it should be considered during discsd in Closed Session. Further, it would be ascertained at that Closed Sess time if the Mayor had a conflict of interest with respect to this issue. Mrs. Yolanda Trejo addressed the Council relative to Comments proposed parallel parking on Alameda Avenue. She requested Y. Trejo that diagonal parking remain. She further requested that diagonal some, signs or notices be provided relating to school bus pkng on stops on Alameda. She was advised that staff was presently Alameda analyzing the situation, relative to speed, parking, etc., and a complete report would be presented to the Council at their June 4th meeting. Mr. Ed Dickinson requested information on the Azusa Mobile Comments Home Park located on Loren Avenue. He is a resident there E. Dickinson and was concerned about his investment as he had heard that cup process the City was going to 'shut it down' because of health @ Mobile Pk hazards. Community Development Director Bruckner responded to his Response concerns advising that the mobile park had applied for a Bruckner conditional use permit, which is required because it is situated in a manufacturing zone. That the matter will be heard before the Planning Commission in the near future. Further, that staff has no intention of terminating the mobile home park. Mr. Crawford Moller addressed the Council relative to Comments recent re -zoning of San Gabriel Avenue, which stipulated C. Moller that non -conforming uses had to apply for a conditional use costs for permit. His concern was that one of the requirements of the plot pins conditional use permit called for a plot plan and elevations. He felt that this was an unnecessary expense and that photograhs should suffice. Community Development Director Bruckner responded to his Response concerns as well as those of Council. Bruckner Mr. Bob Dicensio addressed Council and advised that the cost Comments 'for plans for just one building was between three and five B.Dicensio thousand dollars. Mr. Bruckner responded that the types of site plans that were required by the Planning Commission would not cost that much as they were very basic plans. Mr. Moller addressed the Council, again, and stated that he Comments did not understand what these plans and elevations had to do C. Moller with keeping the property in good condition. Mr. Art West addressed the Council relative to two separate Comments Agenda items: 1. interviews for the vacancy in the A. West Planning Commission and, 2. request for applications for Bd/Comm Board and Commission expirations. Deputy City Clerk Lara apps responded to his questions. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by appvd, G-1 Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call and G-3 Spec vote, with the exception of Items G-1 and G-3, which were Call considered under the special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 2. The resignation of Richard Perkins, Electric Operations Resign. R. Superintendent, effective May 18, 1990, was accepted. Perkins r 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE A. Lawson -Bragg PermStat/Step 2 05/21/90 R. Iwascszyszyn PermStat 05/20/90 05/21/90 PAGE TWO 11 5. Civilian employees in the Police Department wish to be Civilian emps represented for purposes of collective bargaining by a in PD recog- new employee organization: Civilian Association of nized as bar - Police Personnel (CAPP). The following resolution was gaining unit adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8857 ACKNOWLEDGING THE CIVILIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE re: CAPP PERSONNEL (CAPP) AS THE RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION FOR NON -SWORN EMPLOYEES OF THE AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT 6. Plans and specifications for the renovation of the Recreation Center Gym and Locker rooms were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. Since grant funds will be utilized for this project the plans were submitted to the State and approval received. 7. Parcel Map No. 21378 is a commercial subdivision located on the south side of Foothill Blvd. at Todd Ave. (The Price Company) The Parcel Map was approved based on staff determination that it is in conformance with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, and its recordation authorized. 8. The City Treasurers Financial Statement, showing a balance of $9,908,031.18, as of April 30, 1990, was received and filed. Plans & Specs appvd for Rec Gym reno- vation Parcel Map 21378 appvd City Treas. Fin Stment 9. Payment of $12,300.63 was approved to Martin and Election csts Chapman Company, election consultants, for services and appvd for supplies rendered for the General Municipal Election of Martin & April 10, 1990. Chapman '10. Staff was directed to prepare a Proclamation in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Citrus College. 11. AB 939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act, requires each City to prepare, adopt and submit to the County a source reduction and recycling element by July 1, 1991. The Municipal Solid Waste Management Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, will perform the necessary studies for Azusa at no cost to the City as part of their coursework. Staff will assist as needed. 12. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: Proclo 75th Anniv Citrus AB 939 info A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8858 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE and 8859 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants As there were many residents in the audience concerned about Agenda Item Agenda Item L-4, relating to rent stabilization, it was L-4 brt frwrd moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman rent stabi- Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that the item lization be brought forward at this time. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comments of rent stabilization in the City for mobile home parks, and Bruckner possibly in the future, for senior apartment buildings. He explained thoroughly all the aspects and issues of rent control; methods used by other cities; costs that other cities have experienced due to litigation; and Ordinances which other cities have adopted. He further related options available to the City for enactment. 05/21/90 PAGE THREE General discussion was held between Council and staff Discussion regarding this issue. Mr. Bruckner was commended for the thoroughness of his report. Mr. Bill Simpson addressed this issue and stated that this Comments issue is very difficult to resolve and requested that B. Simpson Council seriously consider the options available to them. Mrs. Camille DeMascio addressed this issue and stated that Comments she felt rent control would be a mistake. She stated that C. DeMascio fairness on both sides would be the solution, and recommended a mediation board. General discussion was held by the Council regarding the Discussion various options to consider. It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Appv Option Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that Option 1 be 1 - negoti- approved. Option 1 orders direct negotiations with each ation comm mobile park owner to resolve problems within his or her park. One negotiation committee shall be created for each park, each consisting of two tenants, two owner representatives and two staff members. Further that this approval be limited to mobile home parks only, not senior apartment buildings. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl convened AT 8:52 P.M. as CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:56 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 APPA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilmen Dangleis and Alexander abstained from the Dangleis & following item relating to Code Amendment No. 167, driveway Alexander approaches on residential property, as they did not to abstain participate in the Public Hearing process. Amend 167 Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING Ord. #2443 SECTION 19.48.055 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Amend 167 DRIVEWAY APPROACHES ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY driveway Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo approaches to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: (AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO, STEMRICH, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmen Dangleis and Alexander abstained from the Dangleis & following item relating to Code Amendment No. 168, Alexander definition of churches, as they did not participate in the to abstain Public Hearing process. Amend 168 05/21/90 PAGE FOUR Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING Ord. #2444 SECTION 19.04.205 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Amend 168 THE DEFINITION OF CHURCHES definition of churches Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich that Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2445 AMENDING SECTION 10.12.050 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO re: animal ANIMAL LICENSING licensing Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The water shortage in Southern California is a major concern Wtr shrtage at the present time and in the future. In order to regulate discussion conservation and to provide legal enforcement, an Urgency Ordinance as well as a permanent Ordinance for first reading were presented relating to Water Conservation. Director of Utilities Hsu addressed this issue advising what Comments the Ordinance entailed as well as penalties that would be Hsu levied for violators. Discussion was held by the Council regarding warning Discussion developers about using fire hydrants and letting the water run freely for excessive periods of time, and that City staff and City contractors that handle maintenance should set examples and during the rainy season, sprinklers that are on timers should be manually turned off. Discussion was held regarding amending Section 16.38.080 by Amend wrdng replacing the word "conviction" with "violation". in Ord Councilman Naranjo offered an Urgency Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg Ord #2446 AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 16.38 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Water Conser- ENTITLED "WATER CONSERVATION PLAN" vation Plan Moved by COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO, STEMRICH, MOSES 'AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2445 AMENDING SECTION 10.12.050 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO re: animal ANIMAL LICENSING licensing Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The water shortage in Southern California is a major concern Wtr shrtage at the present time and in the future. In order to regulate discussion conservation and to provide legal enforcement, an Urgency Ordinance as well as a permanent Ordinance for first reading were presented relating to Water Conservation. Director of Utilities Hsu addressed this issue advising what Comments the Ordinance entailed as well as penalties that would be Hsu levied for violators. Discussion was held by the Council regarding warning Discussion developers about using fire hydrants and letting the water run freely for excessive periods of time, and that City staff and City contractors that handle maintenance should set examples and during the rainy season, sprinklers that are on timers should be manually turned off. Discussion was held regarding amending Section 16.38.080 by Amend wrdng replacing the word "conviction" with "violation". in Ord Councilman Naranjo offered an Urgency Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg Ord #2446 AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 16.38 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Water Conser- ENTITLED "WATER CONSERVATION PLAN" vation Plan Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING 1st rdg Ord CHAPTER 16.38 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "WATER Wtr Conser- CONSERVATION PLAN" vation Plan 05/21/90 PAGE FIVE Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - on application of John Martinez to allow rezoning of parcels from Ric to R2 and General Plan 'Amendment from low density to medium density residential on the property located at 238 - 254 W. Tenth Street. Zone ,Change Case No. Z-90-1, General Plan Amendment No. GPA -90- 1,, and Precise Plan of Design P-90-31. Sched. Items Pub Hrg Z -90 - GPA -90-1, P- 90-31 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on May loth, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on May 11th, 1990. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this item Testimony advising that the two parcels are currently developed. A Bruckner duplex is located on the easterly lot and a single family residence is situated on the westerly parcel. The owner of the easterly lot initiated this request to legalize the use of the property with the duplex. The parcels to the south were rezoned from Ric to R2 in 1989. The Planning Commission, after reviewing request, found that this change was in keeping with good zoning practice and the principles of orderly residential development. Mr. Bruckner also read into the record a letter protesting Ltr against this zone change from Mr. Dan L. Beuster, property owner at zone chnge 254 W. Tenth Street. He further responded to questions read into 'posed by the Council as to why Mr. Beuster's property was record included in the zone change. (Beuster) Applicant John Martinez addressed the item and advised Testimony Council of his reasoning for requesting the zone change, and Applicant further advised that Mr. Beuster, after being apprised of Buester in the proposed zone change had stated that he no longer had favor any objections to it. No other testimony was received. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Zone change Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to approve et al appvd the Zone Change, et al, and to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Pusuant to Section 16.36.070 of the Municipal Code, Aerojet Wtr Systm dev Electro Systems is requesting a waiver of the water system fee waiver development fee for their proposed new building. (Aerojet) Director of Utilities Hsu addressed this item advising that Comments these fees were initially established to collect an Hsu 'equitable amount of funds from new development within the City's water service area to finance numerous water system capital improvement projects. He stated that Aerojet is objecting to the fees as they are not increasing personnel, Just relocating from other parts of their plant. Mr. Robert Reichmann, representing Aerojet, advised the Comments Council that no new landscaping had been contemplated. The R. Reichmann landscaping would remain the same as it is. General discussion was held regarding this matter. 05/21/90 PAGE SIX Discussion Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Waiver appvd unanimously carried by roll call to approve waiver of the Water System Development Fee in its entirety for Aerojet Electro Systems. Director of Community Development Bruckner explained in detail the possibility of eliminating amortization from the Azusa Municipal Code. He stated that complete removal of the City's amortization provisions would have far reaching implications, such as abandoned and dilapidated signs could 'remain forever; the swapmeet could remain indefinitely, outside City control; bars and cocktail lounges without conditional use permits could remain forever; the code enforcement program would be hampered, etc. He, further, stated that the ultimate result of de -amortization would be that the appearance of the City as it exists today would remain indefinitely, without any improvements, except for any new construction that might occur. He, further, advised some of the options available to the Council. Eliminating amortization report by Bruckner Lengthy discussion was held by the Council regarding this Discussion issue, and since Councilman Stemrich had an Agenda item dealing with the holding of an amortization workshop, this item was brought forward at this time. The Mayor, at present, has property which is under amortization and he advised that he would like to participate in the proceedings on this issue, further stating that his property would remain under amortization, if the Council chose to do away with it. This matter was referred to the City Attorney for reconciliation and report, but the Mayor was admonished not to participate on this issue until said opinion from the City Attorney was received. 'Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll call that an amortization workshop be scheduled for June 11th, at 7:00 P.M., in the Civic Auditorium. Staff was directed to prepare thorough analyses of various aspects of amortization which would be discussed at that workshop. Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander abstaining. Poss conflict of interests Moses Amortization Wrkshop schdl for 6/11 @ 7PM Moved by Councilman Alexander to rescind amortization on Rescind amor- residential property in residential zones. Motion died for tization res the lack of a second. prpty(failed) Notice was given to the public that applications are Apps for Bds available in the City Administrator's office for various & Comms Board and Commission positions. Deadline for receipt of expirations applications has been set for June 22, 1990, 5:00 P.M. The positions are as follows: Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission ... 3 positions Library Commission.... ................2 positions Parks and Recreation commission...............2 positions Planning Commission ...........................1 position 'SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilman Alexander questioned the Minutes of the May 7th Discussion meeting, stating that his motion regarding the rock quarry motion of did not include the possibility of terminating the Alexander conditional use permit as he stated and wished this to be in Minutes put in the Minutes. 05/21/90 PAGE SEVEN After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dangleis, Appvl of Min seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by cont to 6/4 roll call to continue this item to the next meeting and that mtg w/trans- Deputy City Clerk prepare a transcript of the actual motion cript of made by Councilman Alexander. motion Councilman Dangleis discussed Agenda item dealing with proposed resolutions initiating proceedings for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and the Fire Suppression Benefit Assessment. Council had previously 'determined that these fees should be reduced and these resolutions would start that process. He stated that he wished this to be deferred until after the budget process has�been addressed so that Council will be aware of exactly what funds are needed and where the City stands financially. Finance Director Craig addressed this item and answered questions posed by Council. Resolutions initiating reduction in assess fees Comments Craig Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Res. refrd to and carried by roll call that this item be tabled until aftr budget after budget sessions. Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander dissenting. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Commendation Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that staff fr K. Caresio prepare proper commendation for Ken Caresio, for donating placed on his time as facilitator at Council/Staff Team Building ballot Workshop. (failed) Discussion was held regarding property on Dalton Avenue that Dalton propty been rezoned to community facilities and whether or not discussion �had it could be handled at the amortization workshop. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this item Comments advising that the down zoning was somewhat related to the Bruckner amortization, but his understanding was that specific zone Gang & Drug changes would not be a topic of discussion at that workshop. Task Force However, if Council wished, it could be discussed at that rfrd to bud - time. get Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Dalton propty proceedings be initiated to rescind the community facilities retain prior zoning on Dalton to prior zoning. Motion failed by the zoning following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Inc landfill increase of fees for the landfill be placed on the ballot to fees to be be voted by the residents at the next ensuing election. placed on Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: ballot (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ,NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich discussed the possibility of raising the Inc fees fr tipping fees for the landfill and that those funds be used landfill for to finance the Anti Gang and Drug Task Force. Since the Gang & Drug amount of funds needed for this Task Force has not yet been Task Force ascertained, it was consensus of Council to refer this rfrd to bud - matter to the Budget sessions. get 05/21/90 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that the the matter of consulting services of E. Del Smith and Company, Inc., for State and Federal Grant funds be continued to the June 4th meeting in order that staff provide background information on the company as well as a oronosal for costs for their services. Councilman Naranjo requested information regarding a letter received from Ca1Mat which was given to all Councilmembers 'this evening. Ca1Mat had requested that the letter be read into the record, however, the City Attorney apprised that it was not necessary to do so. Consequently, Councilman Naranjo requested that this matter be discussed in Closed Session as he felt there was potential litigation involved. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to prepare a study for the feasibility of placing a stop sign at Angeleno and Sixth Street. Proposal & background info E. Del Smith & Co. 6/4 mtg Ca1Mat Itr to be discsd in Closed Session Stop Sign study @ 6th & Angeleno Lengthy, discussion was held regarding the drop out rate in Discussion Azusa schools and what the Council could possibly do to drop out rate assist the youth of our City. Redevelopment Director Steel advised that currently School District representatives and staff have been meeting to implement a program and funding for certain targeted areas of the City where the transiency rate is predominant; which in turn brings up the drop out rate statistics. A thorough report will be presented some time in June. Discussion was then held regarding the illiteracy rate in Discussion the City and what methods could be used to curb this illiteracy situation. rate Mrs. Inez Gutierrez, Azusa School Board Member, addressed Comments this issue and explained the problems that the School Board I. Gutierrez has encountered and that all avenues were being pursued to remedy the problems. Councilman Alexander was invited to attend one of the School Board meetings to discuss his concerns with the Board. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 10:23 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8860 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MAY 21, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(b). Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Dangaleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote 'of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:24 P.M. 05/21/90 PAGE NINE THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:08 P.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by CRA adj Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried to Cncl adj to adjourn the Agency and to adjourn the City Council meeting 6/4 @ 6:30 PM to Monday, June 4th, at 6:30 P.M. in the senior Citizen Center. ITIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:10 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8861 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2447 05/21/90 PAGE TEN