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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
Chief Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner,
tGedevelopment
ity Librarian Alaniz, Director of Community Services
uarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza,
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.
1 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
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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
Naranjo and carried by roll call that in view of the fact
that the Agenda is being displayed on cable television and
,that members in the audience all had Agendas, that the City
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
Attorney relative to the Consent Calendar. He asked if
someone requested that it be read or that the Mayor wanted
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
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
approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by
Councilman Dangleis, and unanimously carried by roll call
vote, with the exception of Items G-9 and G-15, which were
considered under the special call portion of the Agenda, and
Item G-11 which was amended.
' 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 17,
1990, were approved as written.
2. Contract for city-wide gutter plate installation,
Project No. 90-04A, was awarded to White Construction,
low bidder, in the amount of ,$134,703.00, and its
execution authorized. Ten bids were opened in the
City Clerk's Office on September 25, 1990.
3. Agreement for non-exclusive official police garage
storage and tow service between -the City and Johnny's
Towing Service was approved for a•one year period, and
its execution authorized. The agreement can be renewed
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
recommendations were approved for the following:
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
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
use of a reliable recording device in the dispatch
center. This equipment is used to monitor and record
all incoming and outgoing calls, as well as all radio
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.
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Cty Admin
relieved
of rdng
Cons Cal
Discussion
reading of
Agenda items
Discussion
Cons Cal
appvd, Items
G-9 & 15 Spec
Call; G-11
amended
Min appvd
Bid award
Proj 90-04A
White Const.
Towing Agmt
Johnny's
Tow
Step inc./
Perm status
Recording
equip for
PD, Magna -
sync Corp.
6. The appointment of Anthony Ventura, Jr., as a Reserve
Appt A.
Police Officer, effective October 2, 1990, was
Ventura, Jr.
approved.
7. The appointment of James Fraley to the position of Park
Appt J.
Maintenance Worker I/II, effective October 2, 1990, was
Fraley
approved.
8. As part of the effort to reconstruct the sewage
Agmt w/ATSF
pipeline in the alley between San Gabriel and Angeleno
sewage pipe -
Avenues, from north of Sierra Madre to First Street,
line in alley
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway will be
San Gab &
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
lighting in rooms 10, 11 and 12; refurbishment of
lounge and ceiling in the gym, was awarded to Michelson
& Campbell, low bidder, in the amount of $168,450.00,
and its execution authorized. Seven bids were received
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
balance of $14,460,379.28, as of August 31, 1990, was
received and filed.
Bid award
Memorial Pk
renovation
Michelson &
Campbell
Cty Treas
Fin Stmnt
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
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THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED As THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl convened
AT 8:30 P.M. as CRA
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED 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.
ITHE 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
1Mr. 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
PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Amendment to the Municipal Code
relating to allowing certain residential uses in the
Community Facilities (CF) zone. Code Amendment No. 169.
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Sched. Items
Pub Hrg
allowing ctn
res uses in
CF Zone
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
I
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.
PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of M & M Management Company for
property declared a nuisance located at 777 W. Foothill
Blvd., Case No. 90 -568 -AC.
Community Improvement Manager Rudisel advised that the
attorneys for M & M Management have requested that the
hearing be continued for thirty days and that he had no
objections to the extension.
Hrg closed
Rfrd to PC
for hrg to
rezone to
R2
Poss MOUS
1st rt of
refusal to
City for
property
Pub Nuis Appl
M & M Mngmnt
Comments
Rudisel re:
continuance
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
for property declared a nuisance located at 331 S. Aspan
Avenue, Case No. 90-1235-C.
kcity Clerk administered the Oath to Community Improvement
anager Rudisel, prior to his giving testimony on this
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.
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Pub Nuis Appl
Sassers
Oath & Test
Rudisel
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.
oath & Test
James &
Colleen
Sasser
Discussion
Appeal denie
Community Development Director Bruckner advised that the
The appellants advised that they would be willing
to have
Applicants
the Council some time ago, but it had never been clear as to
the Council and the Community Improvement Officers
inspect
willing to
He stated that if the commission's function was to review
their progress at any time, but requested that
they be
fr inspec-
laws, he felt that this would be -.a duplication of effort, as
called prior to their arrival.
this is already in place. He suggested that the role of the
tions
committee could be to investigate 'and examine where
Agenda Item N -3d was brought forward and discussed
following item relating to the Architectural
with the
Barriers
Item N -3d brt
frwrd
be a committee rather than a commission, as a commission
Commission v. Committee.
implies a quasi-judicial role/entity..
Community Development Director Bruckner advised that the
Comments
Architectural Barriers Commission (ABC) was brought up by
Bruckner
the Council some time ago, but it had never been clear as to
Arch Barr
the role, duties and responsibility of that Commission.
Comm (ABC)
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 Discussion
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.
discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Document
,After
Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call frmng Comm
that staff be directed to prepare the necessary document & redefining
creating 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
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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
l
Sheriff's Department have increased the authorized rates for Vehs towed
towing and storage of vehicles brought about by police 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.
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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.
Council directed staff to secure information in the event
the Azusa Landfill expansion was denied, how long could the
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
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
unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file report
relative to the Landfill.
IOTHER
BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Azusa Land -
ill disc
Discussion
Rec & file
landfill rpt
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.
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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
the Azusa Landfill expansion was denied, how long could the
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
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
unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file report
relative to the Landfill.
IOTHER
BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Azusa Land -
ill disc
Discussion
Rec & file
landfill rpt
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.
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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.
IM,
oved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Plaque/Pro-
nanimously carried by roll call that a plague/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 Discussion
eview electric rate reductions of 3 to 108 for all users to set hrg
ithin the City. to reduce
General discussion was held regarding this Possibility.
rates
Utilities Director Hsu advised that residential rates are
between 228 to 408 lower than those charged by Edison; that
commercial and manufacturing rates are 108 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
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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. I 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.
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TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:44 A.M.
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