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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 4, 1990 - CCf� CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 4, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the Call to Order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Sims of the Prevailing Invocation Word Ministry. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Utilities Hsu, Police Captain ,Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, City Librarian Alaniz, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Public Information Officer Cooper, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Senior Planner Watrous, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Plaque to Father David Plaque to Granadino for his loving service to the City. Fr. Granadino The entire Council presented a Plaque to Anthony Robles for Plaque to his achievements in the field of boxing. A. Robles The entire Council presented Plaque to Raymond Villegas Plaque to commending him for saving the life of Leonardo Rico. R. Villegas The entire Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation Crtfct Apprec to Talent Town for their contributions to the City. Talent Town PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. s there were many people in the audience wishing to discuss Item N -la he electric billing system of the City, Agenda item N -la t brt frward as brought forward at this time. Mrs. Edith Cartwright addressed the Council voicing E. Cartwright complaints on the manner that the electric rates were billed Elec bill in July and August. Her bill was twice as high this last comments month and it was a hardship to pay it. She commented that her husband was ill and needed the air conditioning. Mr. Earl Cartwright addressed this issue also voicing his Earl Cart - complaints about the billing procedures. wright comments Director of Utilities Hsu addressed this issue and advised that two meter readers wereojout due to. disabilities and customers' consumptions were estimated by using the past three months as an average, rather than physically reading the meters. The estimates were lower than actual usage and the difference was reflected in the next month's billing. Extensive discussion was held between the Council and Utilities Director regarding the problems that ensued because of the estimated billing. Ideas were bandied about regarding whether or not the bills actually stated that they were estimated; possibly reviewing each customer's bills going back a few years when this present rate structure was in effect, and apprising the customers of their consumption, on a case by case basis; extending time allotted to pay the bills without fear of utility shut-off; and that ensuing bills be for actual consumption so as not to repeat this same problem. Comments Hsu Discussion Both Mr. and Mrs. Cartwright addressed this issue again Comments relating to averaging the bill for the past three months, Mr. & Mrs. rather than just the last month. Cartwright It was consensus of Council that all citizens in attendance Citizens to who wished to discuss this issue submit a card with name, speak w/Hsu address and phone number to Utilities Director this evening, outside and he will get back to them tomorrow, or discussing the Concl Chmbrs matter with him this evening outside the Council Chambers. Citizens were further advised that there would be no utility shut -offs, until the present problem is resolved. Mr. Bert Law addressed this issue, stating that he has had B. Law numerous problems with the Light and Water Department in the comments —past as well as this present issue. ,Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and stated that the A. Morales City's Route 66 celebration was the best one held and that Rte 66 other cities did not have the turn -out Azusa did. He also comments stated that our city was mentioned in the movie Air America. Mr. Ron Legault questioned whether or not the City had R. Legault special rates for residents in medical need of air elec bill conditioning, such as the Cartwrights. His question was comments responded to by staff. Mr. Richard Lime addressed the Council with request for a R. Lime pay raise for crossing guards. He stated that the crossing Xing Grd guards were promised an increase last year that did not increases occur. It was consensus of Council that his matter be referred to Xing Gd issue staff for report and presented at the next Council meeting. rfrd to staff Mrs. Arlene Marcella addressed the Council and stated that she had received a Light and Water bill which was four times higher than the preceding month. 'She called to have the meter re -read and it was done. However, when she called back to check and see if the meter was operating properly, she was advised that the service call quota for August had been met and the department could not handle any more calls this month. She felt that this was deplorable and should be investigated. Mrs. Jennie Avila addressed the Council and suggested that possibly the Light and Water Department could look into optional billing, which is used by the Gas Company. She stated that a level amount is billed each month so that in the winter months when the usage is higher the bills remain constant, as the same amounts are billed during summer months. It alleviates the stress of enourmous bills during peak seasons. 09/04/90 PAGE TWO A. Marcella elec bill comments J. Avila elec bill comments Mr. Gary Solem addressed the Council complaining of Sierra G. Solem Madre being closed and no street work was being done. He closure of felt that if work was not being done that it should not be Sierra Madre barricaded and the Police should not be citing drivers for using the road. Mr. Solem was advised that the matter had been presented to staff and will be corrected. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Cty Admin Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that in view relieved of the fact that the Agenda is being displayed on cable TV of rdng and that members in the audience all had Agendas, that the Cons Cal City Administrator be relieved of reading all the items on the Consent Calendar, at least for a trial basis. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 30 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd Councilman Naranjo, and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 20, 1990, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8918 APPOINTING MURRAY HIROTA TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL M. Hirota LANDMARK COMMISSION. C&HL Comm 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8919 APPOINTING ARTHUR MORALES TO THE CULTURAL AND A. Morales HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. C&HL Comm 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8920 APPOINTING ANNE B. JONES TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL A. Jones LANDMARK COMMISSION. C&HL Comm 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8921 APPOINTING IVAN BERNDT TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. I. Berndt Lib Comm 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8922 APPOINTING JUDITH A. HARPER TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. J. Harper Lib Comm 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8923 APPOINTING DAVID SANTELLAN TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION D. Santellan COMMISSION. Pks&Rec Comm 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING CANDELARIO LOPEZ TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JAMES P. RIPLEY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 10. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: ' NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE S. Hunt Step 2 08/17/90 J. Lopez Step 2 08/21/90 M. Orta Step 5 08/23/90 A. Petarra Step 2 08/21/90 J. Salais Step 2 08/26/90 M. Torres PermStat/Step 2 08/14/90 11. The resignation of Gilbert Tony Chavez, Supervisor of Technical Services, effective September 5, 1990, was accepted. 09/04/90 PAGE THREE Res. #8924 C. Lopez Pks&Rec Comm Res. #8925 J. Ripley Ping Comm Step inc./ perm status Resign. G.T. Chavez 12. The appointment of Louie Pedroza to the position of Superintendent of Public,,,,Works, effective September 5, 1990, was approved. 13. In order to comply with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency regulations on the use, storage and disposal of PCB or PCB contaminated electrical equipment in our system, all active transformers purchased prior to 1979 must be checked. Jaco Construction, Inc., has completed testing service for Riverside and Burbank and an identical contract for the City of Azusa was approved, in the amount of $80,000, and its execution authorized. This is a budgeted item. Appt L. Pedroza Jaco Const. PCB testing contract 14. The appointment of Michael Casey to the position of Appt M. Line Mechanic, contingent upon successful completion of Casey the physical examination was approved; effective date to be determined 15. An underground electrical system was installed in the Resource Huntsacker subdivision in 1972, and cables were Management installed without conduits, under private properties in consulting a narrow utility easement. Numerous cable faults have engineering occurred over the years and are getting more frequent contract now. The problem has reached the stage that replacement of cables is both economically and socially prudent. A contract was awarded for consulting engineering services to Resource Management International, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $9,500; for the design of the reconductoring of an underground distribution circuit and to prepare construction specifications for the project. 16. Informal bids were solicited for emergency repair of a Frml bids segment of the underground distribution circuit on waived for Edith Ann and Virginia Ann Drives. The entire circuit repair of has been slated for reconductoring this Fall, as underground evidenced by the above Agenda item. The cables under distribution this property, however, sustained four faults in the circuit past, and it is prudent to replace a segment of circuit L. Penunuri at this time. In view of the emergency situation, formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to award a contract to Larry Penunuri, in the amount of $17,518, lowest bidder. 17. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on Bid award August 27th for the purchase of three transformers in transformers two different sizes. Four bids were received. One Wesco & Genl 167KVA transformer was awarded to Wesco, in the amount Electric of $3,958, and two 100KVA transformers to General Electric, in the amount of $5,324.70. 18. Plans and specifications were approved for Project No. Plans & 90-04A, City-wide gutter plate installation, and the Specs appvd City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. Proj 90-04A 19. Section 34090 of the Government Code provides for the Destruction destruction of obsolete City records. The Director of of obsolete Utilities has identified those obsolete records within L&W records his department and the following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8926 REGARDING THE DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS FOR THE destruction AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT of records 09/04/90 PAGE FOUR 20. The Consumer Service Division of the Light and Water Increase Department has been texperiencing difficulties in L&W complmnt handling customer requests and inquiries due to the 1 Cust Sery absence of two Customer Service Representatives; one of Rep whom has a pending disability case and the other who is on extended sick leave. It was, therefore, approved to increase the complement in the Light and Water Department by one Customer Service Representative, to be adjusted when the disability cases have been reconciled. 21. Drainage Construction Company has completed the Notice of installation of waterlines in the industrial area in Completion compliance with all the specifications and conditions Drainange of the contract. The project was approved as complete, Const. Co. and the Mayor authorized to execute the Notice of Completion; the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 22. At the last Council meeting, staff was directed to Frml bids present alternative proposals for the purchase of a van waived to for the Purchasing Department. Late model used vans purch van were priced, but were found lacking in low mileage and fret Foulger low price. New vans were then priced and four quotes Ford received. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase a 1990 van from Foulger Ford, lowest quote, in the amount of $12,668.27. 23. The Park Division currently requires a 1 -ton flat bed Frml bids truck with a 12 foot bed to be used for all park waived to related duties, replacing a 1974 truck. In order to purch new expedite the process, formal bidding procedures were truck waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given for staff to solicit informal quotations for the purchase of a 1990 truck. 24. The maintenance of Highway 39 within the City is Maint of HWY performed by the Public Works Department. A revised 39 contract agreement with the State of California for this w/State maintenance was submitted, which increased the maximum allowable expenditures to $35,000 from $17,000, and the following resolution adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8927 APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY IN appvng agmt THE CITY OF AZUSA w/State 25. Request for a Proclamation in support of Bicycle Proclamation Safety Awareness Month from the Automobile Club of Bic.Sfty Mo. Southern California was approved and staff directed to prepare same. 26. Sully -Miller Construction Company, has completed the Notice of resurfacing of city-wide streets in accordance with the Completion plans and specifications of the contract. The project Sully -Miller was accepted as complete; the Mayor authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. At the last Council meeting, action was deferred on the Bids rejec- �27. contract for the renovation project of the Memorial ted for Meml Park Gym, in order that references of the bidders could Pk gym & be investigated. In as much as the low bidder, D. D. readvertise Bennett Construction Co., is unable to perform the project in an acceptable time frame, and the second bidder is some $47,000 above the engineer's estimate for the project, all bids were rejected and the City Clerk directed to re -advertise for bids. 09/04/90 PAGE FIVE 28. Phase II of the commercial rehabilitation earthquake Notice of hazard reduction project.has been completed by Clark- Completion Porche in accordance with all conditions. The project Clark - was accepted as complete; the Mayor authorized to Porche execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. 29. The City executed a purchase agreement with the City of City propty Pasadena in November of 1989, for property located declyd sur - adjacent to Highway 39 north of Sierra Madre, for use plus; and as a park site. Because of six open culverts criss- to be sold ' crossing the property, it has been determined that the project is impracticable. The Azusa Valley Water Company needs to expand their water treatment facility and an agreement will be developed for sale of this property. Staff was directed to notify all public agencies of the availability of the property and, further, it was agreed to sell the property to the Azusa Valley Water Company. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8928 DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AS SURPLUS surpls propty 30. 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 8929 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8930 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl convened AT 8:45 P.M. as CRA ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:47 P.M . Reconvened 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 NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - San Gabriel Transit, Inc., doing business as Bell Cab Company, has applied for a license to operate a ,taxicab service within the City. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on August 23, 1990. Finance Director Craig addressed this issue and advised that the firm is requesting permission to conduct business within the City, and pursuant to the Municipal Code, a Public Hearing must be held before the Council. He advised that there is currently one other cab company in the City and that the rates to be charged by Bell Cab are comparable. 09/04/90 PAGE SIX No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res None Sched. Items Pub Hrg Bell Cab Co. Hrg opened Testimony Craig Mr. David Biren, Business Manager, representing the Testimony applicant addressed this issue and advised that he would D. Biren respond to any questions posed"by the Council. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Biren Discussion regarding procedures of raising rates and amount of insurance that should be carried, as $300,000.00 was not considered appropriate; further that only automobile liability was shown on certificate of insurance with no 'Mr. Ronald information wearing; if assistance t increased tc Azusa and ale by Mr. Biren. Legault addressed this issue and requested regarding type of attire the drivers would be their firm provided 24 hour service; special o the handicapped; will the taxi fleet be meet the serv ice requirements of the City of o response time. His questions were answered Comm ents R. Legault Mr. Art Morales requested staff contact person regarding Comments this matter and was advised that the Finance Officer could A. Morales answer any questions he might have. He also stated that he had witnessed an accident in the City which involved a taxi cab and two residents, and that the taxi cab serv ice had still not paid any funds to the victims. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg closed Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Stf rpt on and unanimously carried by roll call that matter be referred ins coverage to staff to investigate insurance coverage, as $300,000.00 seemed too low; further to investigate liability the City faces in the current cab contract and also the City being 'co-insured. Said report report to be submitted within two weeks time. PUBLIC HEARING - Confirmation of the Landscaping Assessment Pub Hrg District No. 1 within the boundaries of the City and the Lndscpng levy and collection of assessments in that District for Asess.Dist 1 Fiscal Year 1990-91. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the Hrg opened affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on August 23, 1990. Finance Director Craig addressed this item advising that Testimony last year, Council adopted a Community Maintenance Craig Assessment to assist the City with much needed repairs of the infrastructure. The Comm unity Maintenance Fee is .44¢ per month per residence, which has not increased for the 1990-91 Fiscal year. Community Development Director Buckner also addressed this Testimony issue advising that State law requires an annual public Bruckner hearing on the assessment fees and that the Council should hear all protests from the public and then adopt the Resolution confirming the Engineer's report. Feneral discussion was held. Discussion Mr. Don Clark requested what area the assessment covered and Comments when it became effective. He was advised that it was city D. Clark wide and became effective a year ago. Mr. Art Morales asked who the staff contact person would be Comments if residents were interested about improvements on their A. Morales particular street and was advised that the City Engineer in the Community Development Department would be the contact person. 09/04/90 PAGE SEVEN l a, Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed this issue speaking in favor Comments of the fee. She also requested information on SB 975 and S. Galletta Director of Finance responded to her questions. Extensive discussion was held between the Council and Mrs Galletta regarding the asessment fees. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried to close the Hearing. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 13, 1990, AND THE IMPROVEMENTS, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT CONTAINED IN THAT REPORT; CONCERNING THE CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE) AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION ON THE UTILITY ROLL OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THAT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT TO FUND SUCH IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1990-91 Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich that Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion Hrg closed Res. #8931 confrmng Eng.'s rpt & levying fees for Comm Maint Fee PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEALS - of Ernest A. Hamel, Sr., for Pub Nuis Appl properties declared a Public Nuisance located at: 935 N. E. Hamel, Sr. Azusa Avenue, Case No. 90 -904 -AC and 937 N. Azusa Avenue, Case No. 90 -818 -AC. _ Mayor Moses abstained from the proceedings on this issue and left the Council table. Mayor Pro -tem Dangleis chaired this ' item. City Clerk administered the Oath to Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, prior to his giving testimony on this matter. He advised that both properties were declared public nuisances on August 16, 1990, due to substandard and dilapidated housing conditions including: peeling paint, structural damage to garage, accumulation of debris, lack of landscaping, damaged/dilapidated fences. He further stated that the property owner was advised of the violations in June of 1989 and was given numerous extensions to commence repairs which he has failed to complete. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the matter between the Council and Community Improvement Manager; further photographs were labeled and presented for the record on both parcels. Mr. Hamel addressed this issue stating that he needs more time to comply, that a minimum of 6 months would be needed. Further discussion was then held between the Council and staff regarding status of the garages, reasonable time for compliance and possibility of allowing 30 or more days and 1 reviewing progress done. Mr. Hamel then responded to questions posed by Council. Moved by Councilman Alexander that Mr. Hamel be allowed an extension of 60 days and that progress be reviewed at that time. Motion died for the lack of a second. Moses abstnd Dangleis chaired item Oath & Test Rudisel Discussion Testimony Hamel Discussion 60 day extnsn (died) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Appeal denied and carried by roll call to deny the appeal and uphold the order to abate; further directing the City Attorney to 09/04/90 PAGE EIGHT prepare the necessary document as well as to file civil suit should the owner fail to comply with the Order of Abatement. Mayor Moses abstaining and Councilman Alexander dissenting. Mayor Moses returned to the Council table. INFORMAL HEARING - Oil and Solvent Company (OSCO) has applied for an adjustment to its water system development fee. Moses retrnd Inf Hrg OSCO - water systm dev fee Utilities Director Hsu addressed this item advising that Testimony OSCO's request is premised on the fact that its new office Hsu building will replace an existing office trailer resulting in net increase of 3,770 square feet, or $7,954.70 as water system development fee. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and asked for Comments clarification on the funds and whether the City could charge A. Morales a higher fee. His questions were responded to by staff. The Mayor requested advice from the City Attorney on whether Cty Atty the public should be allowed to speak at informal hearings. advice He was advised that it was the Mayor's prerogative. Discussion was held on the difference in the development fee Discussion if it were not adjusted and also City Attorney apprised the Council of the Section in the Municipal Code which relates to the justification for such an adjustment in fees. Director of Community Development Bruckner responded to Comments questions posed by the Mayor relating to OSCO's proposed Bruckner wastewater treatment plant expansion. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Adjustment and carried by roll call to approve request and grant a appvd reduction to the water system development fee as stipulated. Councilman Alexander dissenting. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call NONE OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding exercising travel policy to Cty veh-expns allow use of City vehicle and expenditures for the Mayor's fr Mayor @ Sister City trip to Zacatecas, Mexico. The Mayor's expenses Zacatecas had been approved at a previous meeting, however, there were some questions regarding the length of travel time, insurance coverage, Mexican insurance coverage, and that the Mayor would have a driver and whether these items applied to the travel policy. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Appv expns Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call for Mayor that whatever expenditures were necessary be approved in order for the Mayor to represent the City at Zacatecas. Fennie oved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Appt J. Avila Avila be appointed to the Planning Commission. to Ping Comm Prior to acting on the motion, Councilman Stemrich Comments questioned the Mayor on following procedures relating to Stemrich appointments. Mrs. Jennie Avila, then addressed the Council and advised Comments that she had followed procedures and had submitted an J. Avila application to the City. 09/04/90 PAGE NINE Councilman Stemrich advised that he was not questioning Mrs. Avila's application but the Mayor's method of appointments. The Mayor then called for the vote on the motion to appoint Jennie Avila. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich discussed the possibility of acquiring the Chamber of commerce property at the northwest corner of Alameda and Foothill. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the matter to staff to secure appraisals and negotiate with the Chamber of Commerce for the purchase of the property. Councilman Alexander stated that at the last meeting, a proposal for the redevelopment of the Krems site was discussed in Closed Session and asked the City Attorney the appropriateness of that and whether or not the public should be advised since it is not going through. City Attorney advised that the issue was regarding how much money the Council wanted to pay for the site, and also looking at the terms of the resale to another prospective buyer. Both items deal with real estate which are Closed Session items; further that the property owner requested that the proposal not be made public. Councilman Alexander requested that reconsideration be given to have staff review/determine the feasibility of a University of Law or other professional school at the Krems site. After discussion his motion was seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call. Councilmen Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. Comments Stemrich Appt J. Avila (failed) Chamber of Commerce propty acquisition rfrd to staff Question if Closed Sess disc to be made public re: Krems site & advice frm Cty Atty Stf to rpt on Univ or other schl @ Krems site Councilman Alexander discussed the City's future and the Year 2000 possibility of putting together a ten year plan for plans advancement into the 21st century. After discussion, it was consensus of Council that staff Infrml rpt report informally on strategic plans that other cities have frm staff adopted. Lengthy discussion was held regarding recognition of officials that have opposed the Azusa Landfill expansion. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that proper recognition be given to Sara Flores, Pete Schabarum, Greg O'Brien, Nell Soto, David Drier, Sally Tanner and the San Gabriel Valley Association of Cities for opposing the landfill expansion. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NONE Councilman Alexander discussed increasing the tax on the Azusa Landfill and reducing taxes on the citizens of Azusa. He felt that they should be paying their fair share. Points were discussed relating to the legality of increasing these taxes; ultimately, the citizens of Azusa would be paying more and that the City should remain neutral until the Court has decided for or against the expansion. 09/04/90 PAGE TEN Discussion landfill Recognition fr officials opposing landfill expansion (failed) Inc tax lndfl & reduce ctzn taxes Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to refer the matter to staff. Motion failed -by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE It was then consensus of Council that staff make available to Council reports from the Sanitation District dealing with proposed new landfills, transfer stations, when and where they will be located as well as costs for their use. Discussion was held regarding lobbyist E. Del Smith and possibility of hiring him to secure grants for the City. His proposal was discussed and the costs involved and what we would receive for our money. Stf rpt on incng land- fill taxes (failed) San Dist rpts on oth land- fills Discussion Lobbyist E. Del Smith Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that Hire E. Del reconsideration be given to the hiring of E. Del Smith, Smith lobbyist, at a cost of $800.00 per month; further that staff (failed) obtain information on what cities he presently represents. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion was held regarding the Architectural Handicapped Barrier Commission and whether or not the Commission was actually established and approved. Question was raised that possibly a Committee be formed rather than a Commission, as the Planning staff is acutely aware of all the standards relating to the handicapped, and that another Commission would slow up the process. 'It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that staff review actions taken at the Budget meeting relating to this Commission. Councilman Naranjo advised that he had, this date, received a communication regarding proposed resolution to be acted on at the League of California Cities meeting of September 6th. The resolution is urging the League to support legislation in Congress which would protect cities from liability for the mere act of protecting the public health by providng for the collection and disposal of household solid waste. He stated that pursuant to Council policy, he wished their input on this prior to the League meeting where he or an alternate would vote on the matter. Arch Hndcpd Barrier Comm discussion Stf review of actions taken on Comm Late item re: League req fr spt of legis- lation It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Brown Act Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waived to waive the Brown Act requirements and act on this item as it take action occurred after the posting of the Agenda and that the need to act occurs prior to the next regular Council meeting. Prior to voting on this issue, the City Attorney gave a brief summary on the changes in the Brown Act relating to 'the posting of the Agenda and public participation. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that the City vote to support this resolution and that the Delegate, Alternate or other Councilmember attending the League meeting be authorized to vote in that manner. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 11:18 P.M. Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: 09/04/90 PAGE ELEVEN Brown Act update Cty to spt League Reso CRA convnd w/Cncl 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 SEPTEMBER 4, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) AND (b) Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Councilman/Director Naranjo 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 Res. #8932 Closed Sess Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Staff excsd Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll frm mtg call to excuse all staff members not involved with the Closed Session. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:19 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:11 A.M. Moved by Director Stemrich, seconded by Director Dangleis Relocation and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Agmt appvd relocation settlement agreement with West Venture West Venture Development and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 350 N. & Goodyear Citrus Avenue. 'Councilman Naranjo requested that an item be placed on the Item for Agenda for the next meeting, relating to proposed resolution next Agenda opposing the re -districting of Los Angeles County's First Supervisorial District. Mr. Eugene Van List addressed the Council commending the Comments Police Department for their DUI road blocks. Councilman E. Van List Stemrich also commended the Police Department in this DUI road blk regard. Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:20 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8933 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2456 09/04/90 PAGE TWELVE