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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 1, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 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 Johnson of the Village Covenant Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Utilities Hsu, Interim Police tGhief Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, ity Librarian Alaniz, Director of Community Services uarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, edevelopment Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Public Information officer Cooper, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. CEREMONIAL NONE Councilman Dangleis made a statement regarding profanity used by him at a previous Council meeting. He advised that he had apologized at the last meeting and that members of the community, during public participation, stated that he had directed his comments to the people; which he stated was not true; that his comments were directed to the Mayor. He advised that the tape would prove that such a comment was not true. He further stated that he was disturbed with the newspapers which did not print the story factually. He then asked the Mayor if he would verify the fact that the comments were made to him and in no way were directed to the ,people. The Mayor was non -committal, therefore, Councilman Dangleis requested that copies of the transcript of that portion of the meeting be given to the Council and the press for their perusal. He again asked the Mayor if the statements were accurate, and the Mayor stated that he recognized some of the statements, but could not state if the comments were accurate. The City Clerk then verified to the accuracy of the transcript. Councilman Dangleis again asked the Mayor to acknowledge that the conversation was between them and no way was anything directed to the people. The Mayor did not want to discuss the matter any further. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Comments Dangleis profanity General discussion was held regarding this issue by the Council, and Councilman Dangleis; again, stated that his comments were directed at the Mayor and not the people. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Bert Law addressed the Council regarding developers and property owners who seek zone changes and other permits from the City to develop their land. He stated once they get what they want they do not follow through by putting in sewers and water tanks as permits specify. He wanted these people to pay their just dues. Mrs. Edith Cartwright addressed the Council regarding her August electric bill. She stated that she could not have possibly used as much electricity as stated on the bill; that she had averaged out her bills for the last three years and none came close to this one. She wanted to know what the Council was going to do about all the high bills sent to the residents; and that she would not pay her bill until it was amended. General discussion was held by the Council regarding this issue. Mr. Earl Cartwright addressed the Council and requested information regarding the new decorum Ordinance adopted by the Council. He asked if there were provisions to remove a Councilmember for profane language. City Attorney advised that the decorum Ordinance did not deal with that issue, except for any disruptions during a meeting. Mr. Cartwright then stated that if the Council would not remove him then he should be recalled; he further stated he would not pay his light bill, as it was too high. r' Mr. Tony Warner addressed the electric bills and stated that he had read his meter and it was lower than what the Light and Water Department billed him. He asked that the problems be investigated. He then stated that concerned residents should view the tape of the September 4th meeting so that they could see for themselves the comments that Councilman Dangleis made at that time. General discussion was held regarding meter readers, audits of meter readings; and the possibility of meter readers erring in their readings of meters. Mr. Richard Lime addressed the Council on behalf of the crossing guards. He stated that he appeared before them one month ago requesting an increase in their wages and that, to date has not heard anything. City Administrator advised him that the report/survey was going to be presented to the Council at their October 15th meeting. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and stated that when people speak during public paticipation that they should only be timed when they actually speak; that the timer should be turned off when Council or staff speak. He then ,stated that the residents complaining about their electric bills should realize that if they used the energy they should pay for it. He then stated that Councilman Dangleis had apologized regarding his language at the September 4th meeting and that his comments were directed at the Mayor not the people and that is was nothing compared to Councilman Alexander's stand on burning of the Flag. Discussion Pub.Prtc. B. Law developers E. Cartwright elec bills E. Cartwright decorum Ord T. Warner elec bills & profanity Discussion R. Lime Xing guard raises A. Morales general comments Councilman Dangleis asked the City Attorney that in light of Info on the fact that the Governor vetoed SB 62, which means that posting public participation and posting of the Agenda 72 hours Agendas & prior to meetings are no longer State requirements, whether pub prtcptn 10/01/90 PAGE TWO the City of Azusa needed to take some type of action to continue these procedures. He was advised that the Council had adopted a Resolution providing for Agenda procedures and public participation and even though the State said otherwise, our Resolution was in place for that. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Cty Admin Naranjo and carried by roll call that in view of the fact relieved that the Agenda is being displayed on cable television and of rdng that members in the audience all had Agendas, that the City Cons Cal I Administrator be relieved of reading all the items on the Consent Calendar. Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander dissenting. Councilman Alexander requested information from the City Discussion Attorney relative to the Consent Calendar. He asked if reading of someone requested that it be read or that the Mayor wanted Agenda items it to be read would there be anything prohibiting that because of this action. City Attorney advised that action had been taken not to read it, therefore, it was a matter of procedure and could not be done. Mayor Moses asked whether or not the whole Agenda could be Discussion waived from being read and the City Attorney advised that that would be a policy matter for the Council to decide. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by appvd, Items Councilman Dangleis, and unanimously carried by roll call G-9 & 15 Spec vote, with the exception of Items G-9 and G-15, which were Call; G-11 considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda, and amended Item G-11 which was amended. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 17, Min appvd '1990, were approved as written. 2. Contract for city-wide gutter plate installation, Bid award J. Szabo Step 3 Project No. 90-04A, was awarded to White Construction, Proj 90-04A 5. The Police Department has been low bidder, in the amount of $134,703.00, and its White Const. use of a reliable recording device execution authorized. Ten bids were opened in the equip for center. This equipment is used City Clerk's Office on September 25, 1990. PD, Magna - 3. Agreement for non-exclusive official police garage Towing Agmt transmissions. Because this storage and tow service between the City and Johnny's Johnny's designed to meet specific needs, Towing Service was approved for a one year period, and Tow purchase said equipment from its execution authorized. The agreement can be renewed sole supplier, in the amount of for a five year period upon expiration of present agreement, predicated upon compliance of all terms, conditions and applicable laws during the initial contract period. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS D. Shuttleworth Step 3 10/04/90 R. Vasquez Step 5 10/05/90 D. Eldridge Step 4 08/01/90 J. Szabo Step 3 09/27/90 5. The Police Department has been operating without the Recording use of a reliable recording device in the dispatch equip for center. This equipment is used to monitor and record PD, Magna - all incoming and outgoing calls, as well as all radio sync Corp. transmissions. Because this is a speciality item, designed to meet specific needs, approval was given to purchase said equipment from Magnasync Corporation, sole supplier, in the amount of $25,631.74. 10/01/90 PAGE THREE 6. The appointment of Anthony Ventura, Jr., as a Reserve Appt A. Memorial Pk Police Officer, effective October 2, 1990, was Ventura, Jr. & Campbell, low bidder, in the amount of $168,450.00, approved. and its execution authorized. Seven bids were received 7. The appointment of James Fraley to the position of Park Appt J. item was amended relative to bid award to Michelson & Maintenance Worker I/II, effective October 2, 1990, was Fraley approved. Cty Treas 8. As part of the effort to reconstruct the sewage Agmt w/ATSF pipeline in the alley between San Gabriel and Angeleno sewage pipe - Development Block Grant Funds were approved for the Avenues, from north of Sierra Madre to First Street, line in alley ted funds the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway will be San Gab & following Resolution was adopted: encroached upon. An agreement from A T & S F, with a Angeleno $750.00 fee to allow the City to encroach upon its property was approved and its execution authorized. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 10. The passage of Proposition 111 providing for an AB 1791 increase in the gas tax also triggered the passage of devlpmnt of Assembly Bill 1791 which mandates the development and Congestion implementation of a Congestion Management Program (CMP) Mngmnt Pgm in all of the state's urbanized counties. The plan must be developed by County Transportation Commission or by another public agency. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8940 ACKNOWLEDGING THE DESIGNATION OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY LA Trans Comm TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AS THE LOS ANGELES CONGESTION CMP agency MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AGENCY FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY 11. Contract for Memorial Park gym renovation, ceiling and Bid award lighting in rooms 10, 11 and 12; refurbishment of Memorial Pk lounge and ceiling in the gym, was awarded to Michelson renovation & Campbell, low bidder, in the amount of $168,450.00, Michelson & and its execution authorized. Seven bids were received Campbell in the City Clerk's Office on September 25th. (This item was amended relative to bid award to Michelson & Campbell, rather than Tovey/Shultz.) 12. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement, showing a Cty Treas balance of $14,460,379.28, as of August 31, 1990, was Fin Stmnt received and filed. 13. Projects to be funded with unallocated Community CDBG funding Development Block Grant Funds were approved for the of unalloca- Handyman program, senior referral, homeless shelter and ted funds administration and housing rehabilitation. The following Resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8941 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE STATEMENT OF adopting COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OJBECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF CDBG chngs FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 14. Plans and specifications were approved for the Citrus Plans & specs Avenue and Alosta Avenue signal modifications, Project Proj 90-02 No. 90-02, and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. ' 15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 16. 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 8942 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8943 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 10/01/90 PAGE FOUR THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl convened AT 8:30 P.M. as CRA THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:25 P.M . Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Dangleis offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg Ord AZUSA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40, SECTION 5.40.070 OF THE AZUSA #2456 ins MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO INSURANCE REQUIRED BY TAXICAB for taxicab FIRMS companies Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 Mr. Art Morales addressed this Ordinance and stated that an Comments accident had occurred on Alameda and Foothill, and that a A. Morales taxicab was at fault, however, that particular cab driver was not covered by insurance, as it had just been added to the fleet of cabs. Discussion was then held regarding whether or not the whole Discussion fleet of cabs will be insured by proposed taxicab companies; possibility of independents driving for the company, and whether or not the City would be notified if insurance was cancelled, and that the Police Department will spot check cabs in the City to ensure insurance coverage and that proper City permits are in effect. Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2457 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40, SECTION 5.40.070 OF THE AZUSA insurance for MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TAXICAB INSURANCE taxicab cos. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis 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 SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Amendment to the Municipal Code Pub Hrg relating to allowing certain residential uses in the allowing ctn Community Facilities (CF) zone. Code Amendment No. 169. res uses in CF Zone 10/01/90 PAGE FIVE 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 Azusa Herald on September 20, 1990. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this item stating that with the implementation of Zone Change Case No. Z-89-5 a number of R3 lots in the City were rezoned. Included were thirteen parcels along Dalton Avenue which were rezoned to CF. Two parcels are vacant and three are ,occupied with residential uses, which are not permitted in the CF zone. Concerns were raised during the public hearings for this zone change regarding the legal status of these existing residences until such time that the City determines to purchase these properties for future civic center expansion. The Code Amendment has been prepared to allow these residences to remain as permitted uses. General discussion was held with the Council regarding this issue. Testimony Bruckner Discussion Mrs. Jessie Rivera O'Shea, property owner on Dalton Avenue, Comments addressed this issue and stated that she would like the J. R. O'Shea zone to go back to what it was R3, however, the R2 zone would be acceptable. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that a Comments compromise should be reached and change the zone on that A. Morales street to R2, as it was not fair to the property owners. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that the matter be referred back to the Planning Commission for possible rezoning of the area to R2. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that if the property owners are willing to do so, that possible owner participation agreements be secured offering first right of refusal to the City of Azusa in the event they wish to sell their property. Hrg closed Rfrd to PC for hrg to rezone to R2 Poss MOUS 1st rt of refusal to City for property PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of M & M Management Company for Pub Nuis Appl property declared a nuisance located at 777 W. Foothill M & M Mngmnt Blvd., Case No. 90 -568 -AC. Community Improvement Manager Rudisel advised that the Comments attorneys for M & M Management have requested that the Rudisel re: hearing be continued for thirty days and that he had no continuance objections to the extension. request Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Appl cont to Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to continue 11/5/90 the Nuisance Appeal Hearing to the meeting of November 5, 1990. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEALS - of James D. and Colleen M. Sasser Pub Nuis Appl for property declared a nuisance located at 331 S. Aspan Sassers Avenue, Case No. 90-1235-C. City Clerk administered the Oath to Community Improvement Oath & Test Manager Rudisel, prior to his giving testimony on this Rudisel matter. He advised that the property was declared a nuisance due to large accumulations of junk, dismantled vehicles, illegal/unpermitted construction, unlawful use of a residential property for commercial storage, unsafe structures, and illegal conversion of a required two -car garage to office and storage rooms. He recommended that the appeal be denied and that the order to abate be amended to require removal of all inoperative or dismantled vehicles within thirty days. 10/01/90 PAGE SIX The City Clerk administered the Oath to Mrs. Colleen Sasser and Mr. James Sasser, appellants, prior to their giving testimony on this issue. They advised that they have been clearing the debris, but needed more than thirty days to do SO. They stated that their vehicles, though inoperative, were not junk cars and did not want to remove them. They requested that they be given until February of 1991 to abate the nuisance. Further, they challenged some of the Municipal Code Sections relating to storage/disposal of vehicles and the need to pave the driveway from the street �to the garage. Lengthy discussion was held between the Council, appellants, Community Improvement Manager and City Attorney regarding many aspects of this nuisance, relating to appellants' concerns of Municipal Code Sections; pictures of the area in question, which were shown to the public; and that a court order had to be secured in order to view the property, as the appellants would not give the Inspecting Officer access. Further, that in order to inspect the property for progress reports, an inspection warrant would also have to be secured from the court. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and and that the order to abate be amended to require removal of all inoperative or dismantled vehicles within thirty days; further that the City Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary Resolution. The appellants advised that they would be willing to have the Council and the Community Improvement Officers inspect their progress at any time, but requested that they be called prior to their arrival. 'Agenda Item N -3d was brought following item relating to Commission v. Committee. forward and discussed with the the Architectural Barriers Community Development Director Bruckner advised that the Architectural Barriers Commission (ABC) was brought up by the Council some time ago, but it had never been clear as to the role, duties and responsibility of that Commission. He stated that if the commission's function was to review all development plans for compliance with handicap access laws, he felt that this would be a duplication of effort, as this is already in place. He suggested that the role of the committee could be to investigate and examine where architectural barriers exist in the community, and that it be a committee rather than a commission, as a commission implies a quasi-judicial role/entity. General discussion was held regarding this Commission, which according to the May 7th Minutes was created. There remain the guidelines and duties which need to be addressed as well as the formal document prepared by the City Attorney of its establishment. Council discussed the possibility of a five member board, all of which must be handicapped/disabled. Oath & Test James & Colleen Sasser Discussion Appeal denie Applicants willing to fr inspec- tions Item N -3d brt frwrd Comments Bruckner Arch Barr Comm (ABC) Discussion After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Document Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call frmng Comm that staff be directed to prepare the necessary document & redefining reating the commission, redefining its functions and roles functions to be submitted for Council approval within a one month period. Utilities Director Hsu addressed the Council and advised Comments that in light of recent disputed utility bills by certain Hsu - Ad Hoc customers who have refused to pay their bills, he Comm for recommended the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee, of 3 disputed to 5 citizens, to conduct informal hearings, with respect to elec bills 10/01/90 PAGE SEVEN these complaints for review/recommendation to the City Council. The Ad Hoc members would be compensated commensurate to commission members. General discussion was held by the Council that in actuality Discussion even with an Ad Hoc Committee the Council would have to make the decision. These complaining citizens have had everything explained to them, but they are still dissatisfied; that the Utilities Department Resolution No. ,Ten, relating to disputed bills, should be followed through and have the support of the Council. The Rule was then discussed at length with Utilities Director. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rec & File unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file report report relating to the Ad Hoc Committee. Community Development Director Bruckner advised that staff Comments has investigated what other cities are doing regarding day Bruckner workers. This report stems from the problems experienced at day workr Edgewood Center. Five different cities were investigated center and that annual operating costs vary from $9,000 to $80,000. He went into great detail of how these day centers function, funding sources, start up costs, volume handled, hours of operation and all aspects of the job centers. Council discussion was held regarding these centers and Discussion whether or not boundaries could be placed on it, for Azusa residents only; and if a percentage of funds earned by these day workers could be levied to offset the costs of operating the center; that possibly the city should not be involved as an employment agency, the state should be doing that. Further, what can be done to legally stop congregation of undocumented as well as documented workers at various locations; and that workers are still congregating at 'Edgewood Center. Interim Police Chief Nelson discussed day worker problems at Comments Edgewood Center and advised that this morning at 8:10 A.M. Nelson he personally counted 116 day laborers between Azusa Avenue and Cerritos Avenue soliciting jobs. He, further, stated that the Police Department has no authority to take any action on employers picking up these workers, as these falls under Federal statute. It was consensus of the Council that the Mayor, as the Mayor to City's representative on the East San Gabriel Valley contact Con - Consortium, discuss this problem with them and perhaps the sortium re: Consortium could set up such a center for a cost and day center administer the operations. The Mayor will report on his findings. Further, that Ordinances that other cities have adopted that cover some of these issues be forwarded to the Council for perusal. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilman Stemrich addressed Agenda item dealing with Storage fees rates and storage fees charged by contract towing companies. towed vehs The California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County item Sheriff's Department have increased the authorized rates for Vehs towed towing and storage of vehicles brought about by police l in Azusa shd action. Current rates authorized to the City's contract remain in towing companies are not consistent with rates being charged Azusa throughout the County and need to be increased. He felt that before approving this, that it be stipulated that vehicles being picked up in Azusa be stored in Azusa. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Above amend unanimously carried by roll call that the amendment be to resolution incorporated into the Resolution. 10/01/90 PAGE EIGHT Councilman Dangleis then offered the Resolution as amended, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8939 APPROVING THE RATES AND STORAGE FEES CHARGED BY CONTRACT storage fees TOWING COMPANIES AS A RESULT OF POLICE ACTION tow Cos. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 Council directed staff to secure information in the event Azusa Land - the Azusa Landfill expansion was denied, how long could the ill disc landfill, in its present configuration, be used if only refuse generated in Azusa were deposited there. According to Landfill General Manager, without the expansion the landfill will reach capacity as of October 1, 1990, and would have to shut down immediately. Councilman Dangleis addressed this report as he wanted the public to be aware of the problems. That as of October 2nd, they will be dumping in the expansion portion of the landfill which is still pending court action. General discussion was held regarding costs that will be Discussion incurred to residents when and if trash by rail becomes a reality, because of the lack of landfills. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rec & file unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file report landfill rpt relative to the Landfill. IOTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Proclamation unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to 173rd Airbrn prepare a Proclamation commending the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Mayor Moses discussed request from the Federation of United Req for land Zacatecas Clubs for the City's help in securing property in frm Fed. of order to build a center to house cultural events as well as United Zaca- a meeting place for that organization. He stated that some tecas Clubs time back an arena was proposed to be built at the Army Corps of Engineers site in Azusa and wondered if this land could be secured for this center. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that subject Comments property is near Ca1Mat and he had discussed this property A. Morales with the Federation of Zacatecas Club. He was definitely in favor of such a center. Councilman Naranjo advised that he had investigated this Discussion land and that it was not in the City of Azusa, and that it be investigated as to who actually owns the property, ,should the Army Corps of Engineers or the County of Los Angeles. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis, and Staff to rpt unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to on Army Corps investigate ownership of the property with the possibility of Eng propty of making the land available for the cultural center. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Plaque for unanimously carried by roll call that plaque be prepared D. Ryrie commending Don Ryrie, recipient of the Masonic Lodge's Hiram Award. 10/01/90 PAGE NINE Community Development Director responded to questions by the D & D Dvlpmnt Mayor regarding D & D Development. He advised that the discussion developer had run out of money and that was why no work has been done. Discussion was held regarding the fact that a zone change was granted to that company for single family homes and that they could possibly sell that property to someone else for other uses. Community Development Director advised that the fty has the leverage to ensure that quality construction ll be maintained. Also, discussion was held regarding the ct that the real estate market went down and that D & D ill want to build homes, but cannot at present. Redevelopment Director Steel addressed the soils Comments investigation at both CoastFed and DeRosa Project and Steel soils advised that he would update the Council on the results of testng the soils testing as information becomes available. Community Development Director Bruckner responded to Comments questions posed by the Mayor concerning Johnny Johnson's Bruckner property. D & D Development was scheduled to build on that J. Johnson property, however, because they can not build on their other propty site, they have not finalized the agreement with Johnny Johnson. He also advised that any zone change goes with the land, not with the developer. City Attorney advised that the Council can approve a zone Comments change, however, the applicant cannot be forced to build Cty Atty after the zone change is approved. General discussion was held regarding vested tentative maps Discussion and that they are in effect for two years; the possibility of having the property revert back to the old zoning if the developer does not build homes at the site. ,Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Plaque/Pro- unanimously carried by roll call that a plaque/proclamation clamation be prepared for former Councilwoman Jennie Avila for all her J. Avila community services and involvement with the Route 66 celebration. Councilman Alexander discussed having a Flag naming contest Flag naming during Golden Days, for the official Azusa Flag. contest Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue, and stated that he did Comments not accept having Councilman Alexander make such a motion in A. Morales view of his feeling about the American Flag. The Mayor advised that he was out of order and that he discontinue speaking. General discussion was held regarding this item and that Discussion the Golden Days Committee should be consulted; that Golden Days is next week, and that there really isn't enough time; further that the City does have an Azusa Flag. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rfrd to unanimously carried by roll call that the issue be referred Pks & Rec to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Comm ouncilman Alexander discussed setting a public hearing to eview electric rate reductions of 3 to 10% for all users ithin the City. General discussion was held regarding this possibility. Utilities Director Hsu advised that residential rates are between 22% to 40% lower than those charged by Edison; that commercial and manufacturing rates are 10% lower than those charged by Edison. Discussion was also held regarding reserve funds that could revert to the citizens; that these funds have been loaned out to the Redevelopment Agency; that 10/01/90 PAGE TEN Discussion to set hrg to reduce elec rates the loans are short term, approximately two years, and that the funds are paid back with interest higher than those that banks receive. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that since Comments Councilman Alexander has done away with business V. A. Morales residential rates, as first contemplated, he did not need to address this issue. Mrs. Susie Galletta also asked that same question and was Comments 'advised that proposed reduction of rates would be across the S. Galletta board for all users. Utilities Director Hsu responded to other questions posed by Comments Council as well as advising that a 10% reduction in rates Hsu would cost the City approximately 1.8 million dollars, of which $180,000.00 would affect the General Fund. No action taken on this matter. No action Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Thank you Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that letters ltrs Sister of thanks be prepared for Azusa Sister City Committee and City Comms the Zacatecas Sister City Committee and all participants in appreciation of the adult exchange. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and City to host unanimously carried by roll call that the City host a dinner Sister City for participants from Zacatecas and Azusa, approximately dinner twenty-five in total, during the adult exchange in October. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Commendation and unanimously carried by roll call that proper H. Cross commendation be prepared for Herb Cross. 'THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 12:14 A.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8944 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON OCOTBER 1, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, 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: 12:15 A.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:42 A.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by CRA adj, Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn the Cncl adj to Agency and to adjourn the City Council to Wednesday, October 10/3/90 3, 1990, at 7:30 P.M. for a Closed Session. 10/01/90 PAGE ELEVEN s TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:44 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8945 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2458 10/01/90 PAGE TWELVE