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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 5, 1990 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 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 Leroy of the Assembly of Invocation God Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Caswell, Director of Finance Craig, Acting Director of Utilities Ali, Police Chief Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, 'Senior Librarian Maghsoudi, Recreation Supervisor Noriega, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Public Information Officer Cooper, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Pages. Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Plaque to Mrs. Jennie Avila Plaque to commending her for her contributions to the community. J. Avila The entire Council presented a Plaque to Herb Cross' Plaque in daughter, in memory of his lifetime of service to his memory of fellowman. H. Cross Shiela Minor, of the American Legion Auxiliary, presented a POW -MIA Flag POW -MIA Flag to the Council and requested that it be frm Amer Legn displayed next to the American Flag. Aux Interim City Administrator George Caswell was introduced to Intro G. the public. Caswell PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ;lMr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council and stated that he felt Councilman Alexander owed the citizens an apology because of his actions at the last meeting relating to the Public Nuisance Appeal of the Azusa Gun Shop. He asked Councilman Alexander what type of relationship he had with the attorney for the Azusa Gun Shop and how his remarks relating to another Gun Shop, owned by John and Susie Galletta, benefited the City. Pub.Prtc. Comments L. Zamora Councilman Alexander responded that he had not met the Response attorney for the Azusa Gun Shop until that evening and that Alexander his questions to him were merely that, questions; further if Mrs. Galletta had any problems, she did not discuss them with him. City Attorney apprised Council that since this matter would Advice frm be before them in the near future, that they should refrain Cty Atty from discussing it. Mr. Bob Stallings of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District addressed Council and wished to clarify certain allegations that had appeared in a flyer sent to residents. In that flyer, it was stated that the San Gabriel Valley Water District closed three of Azusa's wells because they were contaminated. This is not true. The District has no such authority, only the Health Department can do that. Discussion was held between Mr. Stallings and the Council relating to water pollution and nitrates. Mr. Delmar J. Walters addressed the Council on behalf of Dr. Forest Tennant, who was unable to attend, and requested Council support to do all that was possible to close the Spadra, BKK, Azusa and Puente Hills landfills. He then read portions of a letter that Dr. Tennant had received from the Los Angeles County Medical Association stating that the water table is being polluted by the Azusa Landfill. Comments B. Stallings well closurs Discussion D. Walters spt for closure of landfills Extensive discussion was held between Mr. Walters and Discussion Council regarding sites that have been monitored by the EPA that show contamination of water in the Valley. Further discussion regarding trash by rail, the Duarte Dump, the riverbed dump and the hog farm which were not included 'on the EPA map, which should be studied; and if the landfills are closed where will the people put their trash. Mr. Walters again addressed the Council stating that his Comments main reason for addressing them was to receive their support D. Walters in the possible closure of the landfills, especially the Spadra site, which is near his area. Councilman Alexander then read a portion of the same letter Comments from the Los Angeles Medical Association that Mr. Walters Alexander referred to. Since the Mayor had an agenda item dealing with waste by Two Agenda rail and also Mr. Bruce Milne of CMRR, Inc., had a items brt presentation to make relating to recycling, both items were frwrd brought forward for discussion at this time. Mr. Bruce Milne, of CMRR, Inc., addressed the Council Bruce Milne relating to the development of a waste processing, CMRR waste mechanical separation and recycling facility. The project processing includes composting together with re -manufacturing facility facilities. These facilities would utilize the recovered presenta- materials in the production of new products and feedstocks. tion In addition, an R & D facility could be developed to further the re -use of recovered materials. The City of Azusa as the read agency could benefit by such a facility. xtensive discussion was then held between the Council and Discussion Mr. Milne, relating to costs, sites, other cities joining with Azusa, closure of landfills, nitrates in the water table and other pertinent items relating to such a waste processing facility; further that such a project would be in full compliance of AB 939 regulations. 11/05/90 PAGE TWO Mr. Ren Caresio of Chilton and O'Connor addressed the Council relative to the financing of such a facility, stating that this type of project would be eligible for tax- free bond financing. That other cities participating would advise their trash haulers to bring the refuse to Azusa, where a tipping fee would be paid, based on calculations of the debt service of the facility, cost of operation and maintenance of the facility. Further discussion ensued. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to support in concept the waste processing project and that CMRR submit a'Memorandum of Understanding to the Council after it has been reviewed by the City Attorney and staff. City Administrator Caswell advised that Western Disposal and BFI be involved in any negotiations. R. Caresio financing of waste prof CMRR to pre- pare MOU Comments Caswell Extensive discussion ensued regarding possible liability Landfill relating to the Azusa Landfill and City Attorney apprised discussion the Council that before he could answer any questions he would ultimately have to review and study all issues and that it would be a costly endeavor. Further discussion relating to the Memorandum of Understanding that the City had with BFI and the possibility of amending/revoking same. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, and seconded by Councilman Oppose lndfl Alexander to oppose expansion of all landfills in the expansion Valley. Prior to taking action on this motion, members of action dfrd the audience addressed the issue. Mrs. Barbara Lee Fisher advised that she and her group, the B. L. Fisher Hacienda Heights Improvement Association, supported the spt landfill closure of all landfills in the Valley; primarily because of closures their concerns regarding the water table. Mrs. Lillian Harvey also stated that she represented Dr. L. Harvey Forest Tennant, and asked Council support to oppose the spt landfill expansion of the Puente Hills Landfill and all landfills in closures the area. She requested that Council adopt a resolution opposing expansion of landfills. Mr. Don Clark, President of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Comments Water District, stated that he was encouraged by action D. Clark taken by the Council relating to the waste processing project. He further stated that the water the residents of the San Gabriel Valley were drinking was safe and did not pose any health hazards. Mr. Louis Zamora addressed this issue and stated that even Comments if the waste processing project would not cost the City any L. Zamora money, the City would be either a transfer or staging station and would not reap any monetary benefits from this, and that the City does receive funds from the Landfill. The Mayor advised that the City would receive revenue benefits from this program. The Mayor then restated his motion to oppose expansion of Motion re - all landfills and that no new landfills be permitted. His stated on motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. Motion failed oppsng lndfl by -the following vote of the Council: expansions & no more new AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES landfills NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO (failed) ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 11/05/90 PAGE THREE Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Spt waste unanimously carried by roll call that the Mayor report to by rail the Sanitation,District that the City Council supports, in concept concept, the waste by rail trash project. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander -to Oppose lndfl oppose expansion of any existing landfills. Motion failed expansions by the following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that Oppose Az the Council go on record to oppose the Azusa Landfill Lndfl expan- expansion, and further, that staff look into the Memorandum sion & mthds of Understanding with BFI to review and come up with to legally alternatives to do everything legally possible to stop the stop it expansion. Motion failed by the following vote of the (failed) Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WAS THEN CONTINUED. Pub Prtc cont Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and requested a Comments follow-up on the investigation of the tarantula that had A. Morales been found in the Mayor's home. It. was then consensus of Council that Agenda Item N -3e be Agenda item, brought forward at this time. brt frwrd It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that Councilman to read Con - ,Moses Alexander read the Consent Calendar at all Council meetings. sent Cal Discussion ensued relating to having Councilman Alexander Discussion take over the Consent Calendar and handle it as the Mayor Cons Cal would, however, the City Attorney advised that this could not be done; that the Mayor would preside over the meeting. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Mrg trnd ovr Moses and carried by roll call to turn over the meeting to to Alexander Councilman Alexander. Councilman Dangleis dissenting and Councilman Naranjo abstaining. City Attorney advised the Council that if the Mayor leaves Advice frm the Council table, the Mayor Pro -tem would take over, not Cty Atty Councilman Alexander. Councilman Alexander then read the Consent Calendar in full. Cons cal read The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 22 was approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Alexander, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of Items G-11 and G-16, which were considered under the special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 1990, were approved as written. 2. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase a minimum of 2,000 feet of heavy duty 500 MCM copper conductor cable for the stores warehouse, from Pirelli Cable Corporation, lowest quote, in the amount of $6,144.53, including tax and freight. 11/05/90 PAGE FOUR Cons Cal appvd, Items G-11 & 16 Spec Call Min appvd Frml bids waived to purch 2K ft copper cable 3. The resignation of Jill Stein, Administrative Analyst, effective October 25, 1990,.was accepted. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE S.•Malins Step 3 10/24/90 C. Fernandez Step 3 10/17/90 R. Najar Step 3 10/28/90 J. Fischer Step 3 11/06/90 P. Lavin PermStat 11/01/90 5. The Light Department has an urgent need to purchase fourteen transformers, size 50KVA, for underground vault installations in the Huntsacker Tract, due to the many power failures caused by deteriorating equipment. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase the transformers from Young and Company, in the amount of $29,919.89, including tax and freight. 6. Parcel Map No. 21946 is a one -lot commercial development located in a one -block square property bordered by Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues on the east and west, and by the ATSF right-of-way and Foothill Blvd. on -the north and south. (De Rosa Centennial Associates) The Parcel Map was approved and its recordation authorized. 7. Engine and Equipment Company has completed the installation of the gas engine at 11th and Vernon pump station, in compliance with all the speciications and conditions of the contract. The project was accepted as complete; the Mayor authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. 8. In order to expedite the process of hiring a City Administrator, staff was directed to initate open competitive recruitment for that position. 9.. The Light Division has an urgent need for one 500 KVA transformer for installation and service to a new building under construction at 680 E.Alosta. Due to the importance of receiving this transformer by February, 1991, formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal code and authorization given to purchase the transformer from Wesco at a cost of $8,672.37, including tax and freight. Resigntn J. Stein Step inc./ perm status Bids waived to purch 14 trnsfrmrs Young & Co. Prcl Map 21946 appvd Notice of Completion Engine & Equip Co. Recruit fr Cty Admin Frml bids waived to purch 1 500 KVA trnsfrmr frm Wesco 10'. The appointments of Catherine Gugino and Rosemary Appts C. Morales to the position of Police Clerk 1, were Gugino & R. approved, effective November 6, 1990. Morales 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 12. The design and specifications for the replacement of Design & the HVAC system, Phase I, City Library, was awarded to specs fr HVAC Building System Evaluation, Inc., at a cost of Phase I, Lib ' $6,690.00. Proposals were solicited from two Bldg System engineering firms for this project. Evaluation 13. The designated tree for the 300 block W. Ellsworth is Clorisa "Silk the Magnolia Grandiflora "Southern Magnolia", however, Floss" tree there are no such trees on the street at this time. 300 W. Ells - The designated tree for this block was changed to the worth Clorisa "Silk Floss", which is growing in popularity. This change has also been approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. 11/05/90 PAGE FIVE 14. The appointment of Ms. Ginny Dadaian to the position of Appt G. Administrative Analyst, effective November 19, 1990, Dadaian was approved. 15. The appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Putrino to the Appt E. position of Emergency Services Coordinator was Putrino approved contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. Effective date to be determined. 16. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call �17. The employment contract between the City and George Interim Cty Caswell to serve as Interim City Administrator was Admin agmt approved and its execution authorized. 18. Containerized Chemical Disposal Inc., was awarded the Removal of contract to remove sixty 55 gallon drums and twenty 5 waste chemi- gallon containers of waste chemicals and miscellaneous cals @ Cty containers of paints from the City Yard, at a cost of Yard - Con - $30,000.00.. Three proposals were received for this tainerized service. Chemical O 19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8951 ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR PLANS Sr Plans Ex - EXAMINER AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR aminer 20. The City has contracted for Senior Referral and Case Santa Anita Management Services with Santa Anita Family Service Family Svc since October, 1989. The 1990-92 agreement was agmt approved and its execution authorized. The new agreement is virtually identical to the prior_ agreement, however, the Service will provide training to two volunteers instead of three. Further, an increase in funds will provide assistance to more seniors. ,21. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a City Treas. balance of $15,200,692.74, as of September 30, 1990, Fin Stment was received and filed. 22. Three 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 8952, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE, 8953 & 8954 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl convned JOINTLY AT 9:56 P.M. w/CRA JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed sale of certain real Joint Pub Hrg property in the Azusa Central Business District proposed sale Redevelopment Project Area, consisting of 3.5 acres of propty in generally bounded by Foothill Boulevard to the south, San CBD Gabriel Avenue on the west, the AT&SF Railroad to the north and Azusa Avenue on the east. The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The Hrg opened City Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 18th and 25th, 1990. City Administrator/Executive Director Caswell read the staff Staff rpt report relating•to this item. Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Hrg cont to Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by 11/19 mtg roll call to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of November 19, 1990. 11/05/90 PAGE SIX THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recsd CONTINUED AT 9:58 P.M. CRA cont THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:15 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 Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-89-132, THOMAS HALE/99 CENT STORE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 730 W. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 2.19, HANDICAP ACCESS COMMISSION, TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HANDICAP ACCESS COMMISSION Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED ITEM - The Council previously held a Public Hearing to vacate the streets and alleys related to the Centennial Square project. Action was continued on this item until such time as problems with the title company as to the legal vesting of Santa Fe Avenue were reconciled. Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA VACATING SANTA FE AVENUE BETWEEN AZUSA AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUES, AND THE NORTH/SOUTH ALLEY BETWEEN AZUSA AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUES, NORTH FROM FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO SANTA FE AVENUE Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 11/05/90 PAGE SEVEN Ord./Spec.Res Res. #8955 appvng Pre- cise Pln of Design P-89- 132 (Hale) 1st rdg Ord Handicap Access Comm Sched. Items Cont Item Action on vacating ctn sts & alleys Centennial Square Res. #8956 Vacating ctn sts & alleys Cent. Square The Mayor declared the Hearing opened. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 18, 1990. In view of the fact that there is presently a public nuisance action pending on the Azusa Gun Shop, it was moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to continue the Hearing until such time as the matter with Azusa Gun Shop has been resolved. Councilman Stemrich dissenting. 'Monrovia Nursery has requested a waiver of fees for the use of the Woman's Club for their Annual Employee Service Award Dinner. Staff felt that such a waiver would constitute a gift of public funds. The Monrovia Nursery has donated their facility to the City for use countless of times, as well as donating tees, flowers, etc. to not only the City but to service organizations in the city. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive the fees for use of the Woman's Club by Monrovia Nursery in the interest of reciprocal benefits. Staff report was presented relating to the amended nonconforming use Ordinance. Mayor Moses abstained during the proceedings due to a possible conflict of interest, and Mayor Pro -tam Dangleis chaired this item. Mr. Arthur Morales addressed this issue stating that he was under the impression that the central area of town had been excluded from this Ordinance, that it had been resolved prior. It was moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo that this item be continued to the joint meeting with the Planning Commission on the 13th of November. Prior to taking action on the motion, Mr. Morales, again, addressed this issue and asked if at the meeting of the 13th would Council be able to take action to exclude the central area of town from the Ordinance. City Attorney advised that changes could ultimately be made at that time, if the Council so concurred. Hrg cont un- til Az Gun appl is resolved Waive fees for use of Woman's Club by Monrovia Nursery (reciprocal benefits) Nonconfrmng use Ord disc Moses abstnd Dangleis chaired Comments A. Morales Cont to jnt mtg w/Plug 11/13/90 Comments A. Morales Roll call vote was then taken on the motion to continue the Action to item to the November 13th meeting. Motion was carried with cont item to Mayor Moses abstaining. 11/13/90 Mayor Moses returned to the Council table. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mr. Ron Legault addressed the item dealing with an agreement with Bierly and Associates for Workers' Compensation administration, and wondered why this item did not go out•to bid. He was advised that professional service contracts 'were not subject to bid procedures; that requests for proposals were generally solicited and that this had been done in October of 1989, and the increase in fees was an amendment to their two year agreement. Moses retrnd Spec Call Comments R. Legault Wrkrs Comp agmt Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Agmt w/Bierly Dangleis and carried by roll call to approve the agreement & Assoc appvd with Bierly and Associates for Fiscal Year 1990-91 and authorize its execution. 11/05/90 PAGE NINE CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of M & M Management Company for property declared.a nuisance located at 777 W. Foothill Blvd., Case No. 90 -568 -AC. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request from attorney for the client to withdraw the appeal. CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, for property declared a 'nuisance located at 801 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Case No. 90- 988 -AC. City Clerk administered the Oath to Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, prior to his giving testimony on this matter. He advised that the property was declared a nuisance for failure to comply with provisions set forth in Section 1957.035 et seq. The property is used for storage of equipment used along the rail right-of-way, and a collection point for discarded materials. He further submitted photographs of the area in question. Mr. Benjamin Salvaty, Attorney for the Railroad Company, addressed the issue and advised that he also had photographs to enter into the record, which he believed were more current than staff's. He stated that the design review process should not apply to this particular property as there is no proposed project contemplated. He further stated that the zoning map was not clear on the actual zone of the property. Staff has stated that it is zoned C3, but the map has C2. Discussion was held regarding this item and then the Mayor requested that City Clerk Solis administer the Oath to Mr. Bruce Vaughn, who is an employee at the railroad site, prior 'to his giving testimony on this matter. He stated that the site pictured was cleaned up and that it was not the property subject of the appeal. Further discussion ensued in which Mr. Salvaty stated that the property in question is on the north side of the tracks and. the subject property involved in the appeal is on the north side of the tracks. Cont' Pub Nuis Appl Case C- 90 -568 -AC M & M Mngmnt (appeal with- drawn) Cont Pub Nuis Appl C -90- 988 -AC AT&SF RR Oath & Test Rudisel Testimony B. Salvaty Discussion It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Hrg cont fr Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to continue this rpt on prpty item until such time as staff and the appellant review involved in the properties in question for clarification and report back appeal to Council. PUBLIC HEARING - on the possible revocation of a special use Pub Hrg permit granted to Azusa Rock Company, Inc., for a quarry Azusa Rock operation. spec use prmt The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 18th as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on october 25th, 1990. 'In view of the fact that the attorney for Azusa Rock Company Atty req fr is out of the country, it was moved by Councilman Dangleis, continuance seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to appvd to 12/ continue the Hearing to the December 3rd meeting. 3/90 Councilman Alexander dissenting. PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Municipal Pub Hrg Code, Amendment No. 170, relating to the establishment of Code Amend revised standards for secondhand stores. 170 2nd hand stores 11/05/90 PAGE EIGHT Mr. Art Morales addressed item dealing with the hiring of Comments A. Raul Delgadillo as a police officer trainee, effective Morales appt November 6, 1990. He advised Councilman Alexander that when of R. Delga- he read the Consent Calendar he mispronounced Mr. dillo Delgadillo's name and said Delgado instead. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Appt appvd Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the appointment. It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Staff membrs Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that those staff excused frm members not needed to appear in Closed Session could be mtg excused from the meeting, due to the late hour. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Agenda Item N -le was brought forward at this time. Item brt frwd Mr. Jim Roberts, representative of the Rotary Club, Comments J. addressed the Council regarding their Literacy Program. He Roberts re: stated that the Rotary Club has committed $2,000.00 for Literacy Pgm advertising and materials. What is needed now, is funding for a part time coordinator. All volunteers are gratis but the need for a coordinator is imperative. He advised that he has coordinated the program with the City Librarian Miguel Alaniz for use of the Library facility, and that the part time coordinator would be hired by the Library and work with the volunteers. The possible cost for the City would be $5,000.00 commencing January 1, 1991. Discussion was held regarding the fact that the schools have Discussion such a program at present, and that they should be involved in this program. Also, if the funding is approved, the I Council would like to be apprised of all statistical data. Mrs. Betty Jane Raab addressed this issue and stated that Comments most people are bitter and do not want to participate in the B. J. Raab school programs; possibly due to pride. But, there are many Azusans who cannot read or write and are eager to start the program. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Pgm appvd in Moses and carried by roll call to approve the program in concept for concept, and that the City Librarian and staff report on frthr rpt methods for funding and managing the program. Councilman Stemrich abstaining. Extensive discussion was held regarding the Decorum Ordinance and methods of curtailing dissension at Council meetings. Citizens addressing Council should be allowed to speak for their five minute period without being interrupted by the Council; the Council should not respond, just listen. The Mayor has the authority to call for a recess at any time during the meeting, without a vote of the Council. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue stating that when he addresses the Council he usually greets people watching on Cable TV and felt that this was proper to do so, but that he Mayor felt this was out of order. He further stated hat people should be allowed to talk for five minutes ithout being interrupted. Further discussion was held regarding appropriateness of residents using abusive language towards Councilmembers as well as cursing. City Attorney advised that this would not constitute removal; if what the resident is saying disrupts the Council meeting to the point that what they are saying does not allow the Council to continue to conduct City business, then the resident is out of order. 11/05/90 PAGE TEN Discussion decorum at Cncl mtgs Comments A. Morales Discussion Further discussion regarding the Mayor having the authority to call a recess when and if the meeting starts to be disruptive, without a vote of the Council. No action was taken on this item. Discussion was held regarding methods to keep people from burning the American Flag, even though the Supreme Court has stated that this could be done. Discussion held to possibly copyright the American Flag and if citizens wished to purchase a copyrighted American Flag there would be certain restrictions on its use; thereby making it an official Flag and, therefore, could not be burned. Also, the fact that even without copyrighting the Flag, it should be a moral and ethical issue and that no one should be allowed to burn the American Flag. No action taken Discussion burning of Amer Flag Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that the Comments Flag means a lot to him and that it appears that we have A. Morales become pacifists. Mr. Ron Legault addressed this issue stating that Councilman Comments Alexander believes in the Constitution and since Flag R. Legault burning is allowed under the Constitution we should abide by it, even though burning the Flag is unacceptable to most of us. It was consensus of Council that City Attorney look into the issue for possbile reconiliation, such as not allowing the burning of the material that the Flag is made of, or burning laws, etc. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of expanding the Police Department on the corner of Foothill and Alameda, since that particular property was recently purchased. Discussion was held regarding this item between staff and Council and also the fact that this item appeared in the newspaper prior to the Council meeting, stating that $200,000.00 was earmarked for this expansion. According to the budget, monies were requested for renovating the jail, but not for the expansion of the facility. Chief of Police Nelson addressed this issue and advised that he and the City Administrator were preparing a detailed report on the possible expansion of the Police facility which would be accomplished within 45 to 60 days. With regard to the upgrade of the jail, he advised that it is in compliance with the standards as they existed in 1960, when it was erected; however, the remodeling of the jail would be included in the report. Cty Atty to rpt method of alleviatng prob Discussion Pol facility expansion Comments Nelson Because of the vehicle/pedestrian collision on the corner of Frthr rpt on Foothill and Dalton, the Mayor requested that a second look Fthll & Dltn be taken at the crosswalk safety at that location. X -walk safty Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that the new telephone extensions at City Hall be included in the Utility billings for residents' use, possibly a form that could be readily displayed on a bulletin board, etc. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call that the City Administrator be authorized to expend funds in the amount of $500.00, to join with other cities in the valley to develop an alternative plan which creates a Los Angeles County Supervisorial District that places all San Gabriel valley cities in one district; subject to ascertaining that it is still a viable plan, in view of the fact of the Court's decision on prior redistricting. Councilman Alexander dissenting. 11/05/90 PAGE ELEVEN Telephone ex- tensions to be mailed w/ util bills Appv funds for altrnte supvsl dist if viable Discussion was held regarding the recycling trailer at the Recycling Ranch Market and the fact that many residents have trailer @ complained of the unsightly conditions surrounding it and Ranch Mkt that it faces their property. The trailer has been moved, but now it faces other neighborhoods, and the possibility of having it moved near the Community Garage facility would be more appropriate. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item and advised that it Comments should be moved near the Community Garage site. A. Morales Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rfrd to unanimously carried by roll call that staff contact the staff owners of Ranch Market to move the recycling trailer near the Community Garage site, subject to Fire Department approval. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Plaque for carried by roll call that a Plaque be prepared for Ken Funk Ken Funk commending him for donating over 2,000 hours to the Library preparing books for its security system. Councilman Stemrich abstaining due to a possible conflict of interest. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Funds for unanimously carried by roll call to authorize funds in the Az Band amount of $5,000.00 to the Azusa High School Band Boosters. Boosters Mrs. Irene Meraz addressed the Council and thanked them on Thanks frm behalf of the Band Boosters for the donation. She stated I. Meraz that it would be used wisely and was very much appreciated. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that a Proclamation be prepared for Linda Bean, outgoing Chairperson of the Azusa ,Golden Days Committee, commending her for her services, and that Plaques be prepared for the honored citizens of this year's Golden Days celebration: Leo Nasser and Jessie Coffer. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of procuring the Barnes House as a meeting place and museum for the Sister City Committee. The Committee will be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and when the exchange arrives from Zacatecas, that would be an appropriate time for the dedication ceremonies. Mr. Richard Montez, President of the Sister City Committee, addressed this issue and stated that the procurement of the house had been discussed with previous City Administrator and Director of Utilities and that the Utilities Director had no problem with the house being used as such rather than as an experimental energy savings facility. Labor would be volunteered by the Committee. Proclo for L. Bean & Plaques fr L. Nasser & J. Coffer Discussion Barnes House fr Sister Cty Comm Comments R. Montez It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Rfrd to Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to staff refer the matter to staff to proceed with procuring the House for the Sister City Committee. Discussion was held on the possibility of decreasing low-end Discussion user electricity bills by 2.58. Councilman Alexander felt decreasing that the residents deserved this small decrease since the util bills City was subsidizing developers with funds. by 2.58 Councilman Stemrich then advised reasoning for subsidizing Req fr trans - developers and requested that a transcript of his statements crpt of Stem - be made available to him and the Council rich's cmnts It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Decrease Moses that the low-end users of electricity have their rates util bills decreased by 2.58. Motion failed by the following vote of by. 2.58 the Council: failed 11/05/90 PAGE TWELVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 12:24 A.M. Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: '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 NOVEMBER 5, 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 Councilman/Director Alexander 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: 12:25 A.M. CRA convnd w/Cncl Res. #8957 Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:42 A.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by CRA adj, Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried to Cncl adj to adjourn the Agency and to adjourn the city Council to 11/13/90 November 13, 1990, at 7:30 P.M. in the Library Auditorium to meet with the Planning Commission. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:45 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8958 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2458 11/05/90 PAGE THIRTEEN