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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 16, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 16, 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 Reverend Flagg of the First Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Acting City Attorney Holland, City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Police Captain Nelson, City Librarian Alaniz, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Public Information Officer Cooper, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial The Sister City Youth Exchange students were introduced to Intro Sister the Council by Sister City President Bob Montano and the City Youth Council presented gifts to the students. Exchange The Mayor and each Councilman welcomed the students to Azusa, addressing them in Spanish. Don and Shirley Clark expressed their appreciation of Desk Flags Council action regarding the Constitutional Amendment to Cncl by relating to the burning of our Flag and presented desk D.& S. Clark Flags to each member of the Council. Karen Harris-Chantarangsu was not in attendance to receive Karen Harris her Proclamation. Other arrangements will be made. not @ mtg ,The entire Council presented a Plaque to Eunice Harrington Plaque E. for her years of service to the City as a Parks and Harrington Recreation Commissioner. Councilman Dangleis presented Certificate of Appreciation to Crtfct of Michael Castaneda, a core member of the Helping Hand, and Apprec to Councilman Alexander presented one to John Rodriguez, in M. Castaneda appreciation for all their work for the residents of Azusa. &J. Rodriguez Councilman Naranjo then read the names of the other core Helping Hand members who were not present and requested Mr. Castaneda to present their certificates to them. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Fred Broussard addressed the Council and requested that F. Broussard he be allowed to trim trees that are obscuring his view at trim trees @ the reservoir site. He advised that the City would not be reservoir liable in any way if he were allowed to do so. Director of Utilities Hsu responded to Mr. Broussard Comments advising that two of the trees in question were pine trees Hsu and could not be trimmed as they would not grow properly. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Rfrd to Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that staff Public Works Superintendent, and Utilities Director report on types of trees that are requested to be topped and manner in which they will be trimmed and provide the information to the Council. Mr. Victor Fry addressed the Council on behalf of the Junior V. Fry for All American Football and requested donation of funds in Jr. All Ame- order to purchase badly needed equipment for the various rican Ftbl teams. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Donation to unanimously carried by roll call that donation of $1,500.00 Jr. All Ame- be given to the Junior All American Football League. rican Ftbl Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Further reqs and unanimously carried by roll call that any further rfrd to requests for donations be referred to the Screening Screening Committee, as was done in the past. Comm The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 20 was Cons Cal ,approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, G-11 Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call G-13 & G-17 vote, with the exception of Items G-11, G-13 and G-17, which Spec Call G- were considered under the special Call portion of the 14 Stemrich Agenda; further that Councilman Stemrich abstained on Item abstnd; G-9 & G-14 and Councilman Alexander abstained on Items G-9 and G- 10 Alexander 10. abstnd 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 2, 1990, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. Azusa is one of 47 cities participating in the CDBG Pgm Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program of Los participa- Angeles County. Every three years a new funding cycle tion begins, and the City's participation is subject to renewal by entering into a Cooperation Agreement. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8884 APPROVING THE THREE YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE appvng agmt COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CDBG BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT 3. The appointment of Ms. Christine Conklin as the Azusa Appt C. Unified School District's representative to the Parks Conklin Pks and Recreation Commission was approved. & Rec Comm 4. Employee step increase for A. Ortiz, Step 5, effective Emp step inc July 6, 1990, was approved. 5. Staff has met with the various employee groups'in the Meet & Confer Meet and Confer process, and the following resolutions process for were adopted: FY 90-91 07/16/90 PAGE TWO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8885 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM -OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE ACEA MOU CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1990. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8886 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE IBEW MOU CITY AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 18, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1990. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8887 REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF non -rep emps THE CITY OF AZUSA, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1990. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8888 REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE Exec & Mdl MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1990. management A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8889 REGARDING NON -CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND non -class emp APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, EFFECTIVE elctd & apptd JULY 1, 1990 officials 6. The new Budget allows for the replacement of the old Frml bids mail machine with a new up to date machine that has waived to capabilities for an increasing volume of mail and less purch mail mechanical breakdown. The old machine is obsolete and machine maintenance to keep it going would be too costly. Friden- Three brands of machines were reviewed. Formal bidding Alcatel procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase the mail machine from Friden-Alcatel, lowest quote, in the amount of $5,279.32, including sales tax. 7. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on July Bid award 2nd, for uniform rental and laundry agreement for all Prudential ' the various departments, as well as for the City Overall Sply Trustee Program. The only firm that responded, Co. for uni- Prudential Overall Supply Company, is the vendor form rental presently being used by the City. The bid quoted & laundry from Prudential is lower than we now pay and it covers a two year period with an additional optional year. The contract was awarded to Prudential Overall Supply Company for an estimated cost of $20,000, as usage varies. 8. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Frml bids Municipal Code, and approval given for two additional waived for blanket purchase orders to the City of Pasadena for 2 Blanket electrical energy and to J & J Trophies. PO's 9. The City joined the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), which was organized to obtain liability insurance rates below those that the cities had been paying through commercial brokers. The continued participation with ICRMA for liability insurance coverage was approved in the amount of $134,517.00, covering the fiscal year 1990-91; and there will be no lapse in coverage, since our policy expired June 30th, Councilman Alexander abstaining. ,10. The City's total inventory of property (i.e., buildings, contents, vehicles, etc.) is valued at $32,362,396.00. Through the brokerage firm of Frank B. Hall & Co., ICRMA is quoting a premium for property insurance in the amount of $36,022.66, effective July 1, 1990 through July 1, 1991. The policy was approved which covers the total value of all City property in a catastrophic event. Councilman Alexander abstaining. 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 07/02/90 PAGE THREE Liability Ins thru ICRMA Propty Ins thru ICRMA Special Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8893 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8894 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 19. The appointment of Mr. Leon Caver to the position of Appt. L. Personnel Analyst, effective date to be determined, was Caver approved, contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. 20. The cities of Azusa, Banning and Colton entered into an agreement on March 1, 1987, to share the cost of an engineer whose primary duty would be to negotiate electric energy for the cities. The agreement included that he would be on the City's payroll and his salary, ' etc., including a vehicle would be shared by the three cities. Three quotes have been received to lease a vehicle which is needed immediately. The lease agreement with Reynolds Buick, lowest quote, in the amount of $12,645.47, covering a three year period, was approved and its execution authorized. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:10 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:12 P.M . THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. (ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Dangleis offered AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.04.050 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS an Ordinance entitled: COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF CITY 07/16/90 PAGE FOUR Lease Agmt Vehicle for Engineer (shared costs w/Banning & Colton) Cncl convened as CRA Reconvened No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Ord. #2453 apptnmt & rmvl of Bd & Comm membrs 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8891 COMMENDING LLOYD J. WOOD FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY. cmdng L. Wood 13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 14. The appointment of Margot Gutierrez to the position of Appt. M. Library Assistant, effective July 17, 1990, was Gutierrez approved. Councilman Stemrich abstaining. 15. The resignation of Sharon Capper, Customer Service Resign. S. Representative III, effective July 23, 1990, was Capper accepted. 16. The resignation of Daniel Crapo, Line Mechanic, Resign. D. effective July 23, 1990, was accepted. Crapo 17. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 18. Two 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 8893 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8894 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 19. The appointment of Mr. Leon Caver to the position of Appt. L. Personnel Analyst, effective date to be determined, was Caver approved, contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. 20. The cities of Azusa, Banning and Colton entered into an agreement on March 1, 1987, to share the cost of an engineer whose primary duty would be to negotiate electric energy for the cities. The agreement included that he would be on the City's payroll and his salary, ' etc., including a vehicle would be shared by the three cities. Three quotes have been received to lease a vehicle which is needed immediately. The lease agreement with Reynolds Buick, lowest quote, in the amount of $12,645.47, covering a three year period, was approved and its execution authorized. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:10 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:12 P.M . THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. (ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Dangleis offered AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY AMENDING SECTION 2.04.050 RELATING TO THE APPOINTMENT COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS an Ordinance entitled: COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND REMOVAL OF MEMBERS OF CITY 07/16/90 PAGE FOUR Lease Agmt Vehicle for Engineer (shared costs w/Banning & Colton) Cncl convened as CRA Reconvened No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Ord. #2453 apptnmt & rmvl of Bd & Comm membrs Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE NONE Ordinance dealing with establishing rules of decorum for Ord amended City Council meetings was presented with an amendment to be re: decorum incorporated into the ordinance, stating, in essence, that rules fr nothing in the Ordinance is designed or intended to stop Cncl mtgs dissenting viewpoints from being heard by the Council. Councilman Alexander then offered the Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING 1st rdg Ord SECTION 2.04.060 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE 'TO ESTABLISH rules of RULES OF DECORUM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS decorum fr Cncl mtgs Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilmen Dangleis and Stemrich dissenting. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8895 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF EZRI NAMVAR AND LARK Pub Nus Appl ELLEN PLAZA PARTNERSHIP AND ISSUING AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT E. Namvar - OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 831 SOUTH LARK Lark Ellen ELLEN AVENUE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA Plaza MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO. 90-163-C) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES ALEXANDER, MOSES COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE NONE 'SCHEDULED Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: LANENDING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2454 - to receive and consider evidence SECTIONS 16.36.020, 16.36.030, AND 16.36.040, AND water system charges for various services. 16.36.050 OF CHAPTER 16.36 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE dev fee re -opened. RELATING TO WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE NONE Ordinance dealing with establishing rules of decorum for Ord amended City Council meetings was presented with an amendment to be re: decorum incorporated into the ordinance, stating, in essence, that rules fr nothing in the Ordinance is designed or intended to stop Cncl mtgs dissenting viewpoints from being heard by the Council. Councilman Alexander then offered the Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING 1st rdg Ord SECTION 2.04.060 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE 'TO ESTABLISH rules of RULES OF DECORUM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS decorum fr Cncl mtgs Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilmen Dangleis and Stemrich dissenting. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8895 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF EZRI NAMVAR AND LARK Pub Nus Appl ELLEN PLAZA PARTNERSHIP AND ISSUING AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT E. Namvar - OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 831 SOUTH LARK Lark Ellen ELLEN AVENUE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA Plaza MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO. 90-163-C) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - to receive and consider evidence Cont Pub Hrg and reports relative to the City's schedule of fees and Fees & chgs charges for various services. for svcs The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg reopend 07/16/90 PAGE FIVE Director of Finance addressed this issue and advised that Testimony fees and charges were for ,actual services received by Craig residents. The City was only recouping costs actually expended. He then advised which fees had been raised. Director of Community Services addressed the increase in Testimony charges for pool rental, and advised that these fees were Guarrera charged when the pool was rented by private groups in the evenings. The fee was being increased from $75.00 to $100.00 for a two hour period, and was the actual costs expended by staff for guards, etc. Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received. No oth Test Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Hrg closed Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8896 ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE 1990-91 adopting FISCAL YEAR. sched of fees & charges Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of California Target Cont Pub Hrg ,Enterprises requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Ca Target Ent mini -mart with on -sale beer and wine from an existing non- C-89-2 conforming automotive service station at 710 S. Azusa Avenue, Case No. C-89-2. The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Director of Community Services addressed this issue and advised that the Planning Commission originally denied the conditional use permit due to concerns of on-site parking and surrounding uses. when applicant appealed this action to the Council, revised plans were submitted, which had not been reviewed by the Planning Commission; therefore, the Council referred the matter back to the Commission. The Planning Commission reviewed the plans and felt that some issues were addressed, but not all, and recommended that conditions of approval be placed on the conditional use permit by staff with the preparation of a Resolution for Council consideration at the next meeting. Hrg reopened Testimony Bruckner Mr. Gary Kelly representing California Target Enterprises, Testimony addressed the Council and advised that the main objection G. Kelly was the closing of the entrance at Leton and some of the property improvements that were required. Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received. No oth Test Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman CUP denied Stemrich and carried by roll call to deny the appeal and uphold the denial of Conditional Use Permit No. C-89-2, as stated in Planning Commission Resolution No. 90-9; further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document. Mayor Moses dissenting. 07/16/90 PAGE SIX "Councilman Alexander then discussed the interest income received by the City. He stated that there was a possibility the City was not getting the highest interest rates for its investments. He requested comment from the City Treasurer but noted that the City Treasurer was not present. He then stated that possible reasons for the low investment rate include mismanagement of the investments, statutory constraints, or skimming from the top. The Mayor then called for a five minute recess.” Acting City Attorney CONTINUED ITEM - A Public Hearing was held to consider Cont Item proposed Resolution vacation of certain streets„and alleys in the Centennial Vacation sts Res re Flag Square Redevelopment Project on May 7th, and action deferred & alleys the Council agreed, to July 16th. General discussion was held between the Council and Since this issue has not been completely resolved, it was Dfrd until It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman title & legal Moses and unanimously Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to defer issues reslvd Minutes as modified by action on this matter until title and legal issues have been amended resolved. Acting City Attorney then advised that pursuant to Council Rpt on Min direction of July 2nd, City Attorney Thorson had interviewed of 6/21 people present at the June 21, 1990 Council meeting to determine what was said by Councilman Alexander concerning the interest rates received by the City on its investments. while it is impossible to determine the exact words which were spoken, he beleived that the folowing reflects a fair and complete summary of what was said: "Councilman Alexander then discussed the interest income received by the City. He stated that there was a possibility the City was not getting the highest interest rates for its investments. He requested comment from the City Treasurer but noted that the City Treasurer was not present. He then stated that possible reasons for the low investment rate include mismanagement of the investments, statutory constraints, or skimming from the top. The Mayor then called for a five minute recess.” Acting City Attorney then advised the various options proposed Resolution available to the Council for approving the Minutes of June Res re Flag l21, 1990. He stated that if the Council agreed, burning & General discussion was held between the Council and staff. Discussion It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Min of 6/21 Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the appvd as Minutes as modified by the above stated paragraph. amended SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilman Alexander addressed Agenda item dealing with the Discussion proposed Resolution urging Congress to enact legislation Res re Flag protecting our Flag. He stated that if the Council agreed, burning & that we need a letter of support of our Supreme Court for ltr of suppt taking a courageous stand in defending the First Amendment, to Sup Ct and he offered that as an alternative. General discussion was held by the Council regarding this issue. Councilman Alexander's motion, as stated above, died for the lack of a second. 'Councilman Naranjo then offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, URGING CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION PROTECTING OUR FLAG. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: 07/16/90 PAGE SEVEN Discussion Above motion died Res. #8890 urging Cngrs to enact leg re: Flag brng General discussion ensued regarding decreasing the Discussion community maintenance and fire assessment fees and possibly abolishing all five assessment fees; budget funds, and the CoastFed apartment costs. Councilman Stemrich requested the Minutes of all actions Min on Coast - taken with regard to the CoastFed project and that they be Fed actions available to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Dangleis then responded to Councilman Alexander's Comments remarks about his campaign statement. Dangleis The Mayor then called for the question regarding decreasing Cut fees by the aforementioned assessment fees by one third. Motion 1/3 (failed) failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ,NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo then offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8892 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNUAL CONFIRMATION OF THE LEVY initiating AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITYWIDE procdngs fr LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR landscpng 1990-91 assessmnts 07/16/90 PAGE EIGHT AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich addressed the City Treasurer's Financial Discussion Statement and advised that he had pulled the item, because Cty Treas he had received many calls about the City Treasurer's Fin Stmnt qualifications, due to the statement made by Councilman Alexander at the June 21st meeting. 'City Treasurer addressed his qualifications in detail. He, Comments further advised that interest rates fluctuate and that as an Talley individual one would make more interest on investments than the City. Public funds are handled differently, they are collaterized to 110%; therefore the interest received is less than an individual would receive. He, further stated that there was a typographical error on page three of his report relating to certificates of deposit with Wells Fargo Bank, the last entry, which read 7.05% should read 7.25%. Lengthy discussion was held between the Council and City Discussion Treasurer dealing with comments made by Councilman Alexander at the June 21st meeting; public apology to the City Treasurer from Councilman Alexander; and mail received by Council relating to these issues and the City's finances. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Rec & File Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to Cty Treas receive and file City Treasurer's Financial Statement Fin Stmnt showing a balance of $10,429,192.86, as of June 30, 1990. Mayor Moses addressed proposed Resolution initiating Disc Res fr proceedings for the annual confirmation of the citywide Ctywide lnd- landscaping district. He then made the motion that the fees scpng dis decreased by one third. motion to dec ,be fees 1/3 Councilman Alexander then read Councilman Dangleis' campaign statement that appeared in the sample ballot for the April Comments 10th election. Councilman Alexander then seconded the Alexander Mayor's motion. General discussion ensued regarding decreasing the Discussion community maintenance and fire assessment fees and possibly abolishing all five assessment fees; budget funds, and the CoastFed apartment costs. Councilman Stemrich requested the Minutes of all actions Min on Coast - taken with regard to the CoastFed project and that they be Fed actions available to the Council at the next meeting. Councilman Dangleis then responded to Councilman Alexander's Comments remarks about his campaign statement. Dangleis The Mayor then called for the question regarding decreasing Cut fees by the aforementioned assessment fees by one third. Motion 1/3 (failed) failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ,NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo then offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8892 INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR ANNUAL CONFIRMATION OF THE LEVY initiating AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE CITYWIDE procdngs fr LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR landscpng 1990-91 assessmnts 07/16/90 PAGE EIGHT 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 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding the red curbing on the east Return pkng side of the Bank of America. The Mayor made a motion that @ B of A as the red curbing in front of the Bank of America be removed it was & and go back to the way it was originally. He stated that he remove red was never in favor of the red curbing. crbng Discussion was held regarding the action that was made by Discussion the Council with regard to this issue and that the Mayor had voted in favor of the red curbing. Yolanda Trejo addressed this item and advised that the Comments citizens' concern was the angle parking, and also stated Y. Trejo that many proposals were presented, and that compromises were made. Councilman Stemrich then requested a transcript of that Transcrpt of portion of the meeting where this issue was discussed. Alameda pkng issue General discussion was held between Council and Mrs. Trejo. Mr. Dan Buester, Manager of the Bank of America, addressed Comments this issue stating that he had received many complaints from D. Buester his clients because of the red curbing. He requested some B of A 'resolution to the problem. Discussion was held regarding the handicapped parking on Discussion Foothill Blvd., and that it was hazardous and should possibly be removed. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this issue Comments and advised that the red curbing was put in because of the Bruckner safety factors. There were many accidents at that location. He advised that because of the left turn pocket on Alameda, angle parking could not be accomplished. Councilman Alexander then seconded the Mayor's motion Action to regarding returning the angle parking and removing the red return pkng curbing on Alameda Avenue at the Bank of America site. as before Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call that the Community Development Director develop a plan that would restore limited parking to the Bank of America and that he meet with the Bank Manager prior to bringing it back to the Council for consideration. Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander dissenting. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of a traffic signal or a stop sign at Azusa Avenue and Sixth Street. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that the matter be referred to staff to check with Caltrans and report back to Council. 07/16/90 PAGE NINE Matter rfrd to Staff Trfc sgnl or stop sign @ 6th & Azusa Rfrd to staff The Mayor requested information on the CoastFed property and wondered when the project would start and how much money the Agency invested in the project. Redevelopment Director Steel addressed this item and advised that the gas station was causing the •delay and further advised the amount of funds expended by'the Agency. Moved by Councilman Stemrich that the apartment project proposed by CoastFed be cancelled. Motion died for the lack 'of a second. Lengthy discussion was held regarding this issue with no action taken. Mayor Moses requested information on the D & D Development Company's single family home construction and what the status was on that project. He was advised by the Community Development Director that they are experiencing some problems in securing financing for the project and were contemplating either a joint venture partner or selling out their interest in the project. CoastFed discussion Comments Steel Cancel Coast - Fed (died) Discussion Info on D & D Dev. Discussion was held regarding the Memorial Markers at City Memorial Hall and if they were all in place. Public Works markers @ Superintendent Pedroza responded and advised that the VFW Cty Hall Marker was in place, but others needed to be installed. Discussion was held regarding a presentation made by Richard Medina, some time ago, regarding a four sided Memorial which could honor veterans of all four wars. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that staff contact Mr. Medina regarding the memorial. Discussion was held regarding the proliferation of shopping carts in the City and how best this problem could be resolved. It was consensus of Council that staff contact market owners and advise them of the problem and request their assistance in maintaining their shopping carts. The Mayor requested clarification on the appointment procedures for various Boards and Commissions, since the interview process was eliminated by Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis advised that it was the Mayor's decision on appointments, and that he could interview or not interview, whatever his preference is; however, it would behoove him to lobby his candidates so that all would go smoothly, since all appointments have be to be approved by the Council. Info on 4 sided mrkr 4 sided mrkr rfrd to staff Abndnd shpng carts Rfrd to staff Clarifica- tion of Bd & Comm apptmts Discussion was held regarding the request from the City of Req frm E1 E1 Monte for Azusa's support of proposed new regulations Monte for affecting inert landfill development proposals in the San spt of reqs Gabriel Valley. A resolution had been prepared by the City fr inert of E1 Monte for our consideration. advising landfills Mr. Don Clark addressed this item and advised of new Comments 'legislation with regard to landfills. D. Clark It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Rfrd to Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that the matter staff be referred to staff for complete report, advising if these proposed regulations were pertinent to our landfill or not. The Mayor then presented a videotape of the Edgewood Center Videotape which disclosed many of the problems that the center is of Edgewood experiencing. Center 07/16/90 PAGE TEN After viewing the videotape, general discussion was held by Discussion the Council regarding how best to alleviate the problems at Edgewood Cntr Edgewood Center such as the day workers, the trash problems, etc. Mr. Michael Esquivel, owner of the La Flor De Mexico, Comments located at Edgewood Center addressed this issue advising the M. Esquivel many problems they are experiencing, with the undocumented workers, and specifically discussed the trash problems. Captain Nelson addressed this issue advising how many Comments arrests, calls for service and report calls that the Police Nelson Department has logged at that Center over a two year period. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Mtg to be Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that staff schdld w/INS schedule a joint meeting with the INS, Congressman Martinez, et al the Police Department and any other agencies staff deems necessary, to attack the problems at Edgewood Center; Improvement Officers on public nuisance violations they further that Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo attend this Imp meeting and that the Mayor be represented through his videotape. Councilman Stemrich discussed a letter to the Editor Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Dangleis unanimously carried by roll call to excuse Councilman excsd frm Dangleis from the August 6, 1990 meeting due to a business 8/6 mtg commitment. R. Legault Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Feas Rpt unanimously carried by roll call that staff report on the meter rdrs feasibility of meter readers assisting the Community aiding Comm Improvement Officers on public nuisance violations they see Imp when making their rounds. Councilman Stemrich discussed a letter to the Editor that Discussion 'was written by Ronald Legault. ltr to Editor Mr. Legault wished to respond to comments made by R. Legault Councilman Stemrich, but was advised by the Mayor that he not allwd to could not speak. speak Discussion was held regarding the assessment fees and all Disc rev five of the revenue measures. measures Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appvl badges unanimously carried by roll call that the Azusa Police to COP Officers Association be allowed to present three badges from the Police Department to Lloyd Wood for his services to the City. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Reservoir Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that the dedicated to reservoir at Sierra Madre be dedicated in honor of Henry Henry Dalton Dalton. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rpt on CIP unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to priorities prepare a report on priorities set in the Capital Improvement Budget with regard to storm drains on 6th and Azusa to Orange and 3rd and Lemon to Alameda. These ,projects were frozen in the Budget. Said report to be presented at the second meeting in August. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 11:15 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: 07/16/90 PAGE ELEVEN A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JULY 16, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses 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: 11:16 P.M. Res. #8897 Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:20 A.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis seconded by Adjourn Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:22 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8898 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2455 i 07/16/90 PAGE TWELVE