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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 19, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 19, 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 Rick McDonald of the Invocation Foursquare Gospel 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, Utilities Director Hsu, Police Chief Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Public Information Officer Cooper, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mayor Moses and Councilman Stemrich presented a Plaque to Plaque to Mr. Ken Funk commending him for volunteering over 2,000 Ken Funk hours to the Library. Councilman Naranjo presented a Plaque to Dorothy Baker Plaque to commending her for her years of service with the City. D. Baker The entire Council presented Plaques to Alex Perenishko, Plaques to Steve Perenishko, Fred Haag and Doug Robbins, who helped res fr aidng their neighbor during a fire. fire victim Ms. Sheila Minor addressed the Council and requested that a Flag raisng date be chosen for a Flag raising ceremony for the POW/MIA ceremony fr Flag that she presented the City at the last meeting. POW/MIA flag It was consensus of Council that Pearl Harbor Day, December Rfrd to would be an appropriate day, however, that the staff Fth, articulars be handled by the City Administrator. Ms. Minor and Council then discussed the preliminary report Discussion prepared by the Senate which seeks government to further re: Senate research status of our missing in action, and the importance rpt on POW of the investigation. MIAs It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Ltr of spt Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that a letter of to Senate _support be sent to the Senate urging they go forward with urg investi- that investigation. gation Pub.Prtc. Ms. Sheryl Brykman, addressed the Council on behalf of the S. Brykman Gladstone High Band Parents requesting funds for new req fr funds uniforms for the band. She advised that the uniforms are fr Gladstone beyond repair, but because of their colors, red and black, Band being associated with gang membership, they are contemplating changing the colors completely. It was moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman $5,000 to Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to allocate be allocated funds to the Gladstone High Band Parents, in the amount of $5,000.00; further that communications be sent to the Azusa Unified School District as well as both principals at Azusa and Gladstone High Schools indicating what the City has done for both schools and strongly urging that they get behind their schools' activities. Mr. Paul Sitompul of the Seventh Day Adventist Church P. Sitompul addressed the Council requesting a temporary permit for req temp prmt trailer to be parked near the vicinity of 803 W. First fr trailer to Street to house workers involved in reconstruction of the house wrkrs site. He advised that these workers would live in the @ construc- trailers, that they go from church to church working tion site voluntarily. Mr. Dick Cornwell, Building Superintendent at the church, Comments advised that the lay workers would be at the site for D. Cornwell approximately five to six weeks working on the preliminaries, and then thereafter, sub -contractors would finish the construction. City Attorney and the Community Development Director then responded to questions posed by the Council as to public ,health, safety and sanitation regulations, and if this permit could be allowed pursuant to the Municipal Code. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to allow the use of the trailer subject to all conditions relating to health and safety as would be deemed necessary by the Planning staff. Mr. Bernard Saxon addressed Council requesting clarification of their action at the joint Council/Planning Commission meeting of the the 13th of November. Since the Design Review of the over -lay zone had been referred to staff for amendments to the Ordinance, he wondered if staff would enforce current law or hold any matters in abeyance. Discussion was held between staff and Council regarding the over -lay zone and that current Ordinance was still in place, however, since amendments would be forthcoming, that it was obvious staff would not be actively pursuing cases at this time. Possible amendment would allow affected owners an additional three years to comply; further that, even though there are no provisions for notification to owners of regulations, that the City would advise all effected owners of the law and the time frames for compliance. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed the Council with complaints of oor service, high fees and poor reception received by residents from Cencom Cable TV. Public Information Officer Cooper responded to questions posed by Council and advised all the steps that had been taken to try and resolve existing problems with Cable TV. That negotiations should commence in the near future for extending the franchise and stronger regulations might be imposed at that time. 11/19/90 PAGE TWO Comments Bruckner & Cty Atty Temp prmt appvd w/ conditions B. Saxon Design review of over -lay zone disc Discussion J. McJunkin Cable TV probs Comments Cooper General discussion was held regarding the problems and the Discussion fact that Federal regulations have taken most of the control away from the cities; that most of the system is old and needs complete over -hauling; that a lot of residents cannot receive cable because wiring is not available to their areas. Mr. Robert Conley addressed this same issue advising of Comments complaints and problems that he has experienced with cable R. Conley TV. He also requested that Council cease arguing among themselves and be friendly. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and advised that if A. Morales any residents wished to volunteer their time to work on the Rose Parade floats for the Rose parade, that they could call 436-1895. floats Councilman Alexander then read the Consent Calendar in full. Cons cal read The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by appvd, Items Mayor Moses, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, G-2 & G-5 with the exception of Items G-2 and G-5, which were Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1 2 3 r4 The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 5, Min appvd 1990, were approved as written. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Bids waived Municipal Code and authorization given for the to purchase Community Improvement Division to purchase a mini pick- mini pick-up up truck for use by the Field Inspector, at a cost of truck $9,530.52. Three quotations were solicited. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME R. Iwasczyszyn N. Dechant 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM STATUS Step 4 Step 5 11/20/90 10/29/90 Step inc./ perm status Spec Call 6. Contract for Project No. 90-02, Citrus Avenue and Bid award Alosta signal modification was awarded to Metro Proj 90-02 Electric, low bidder, in the amount of $82,000.00, and Metro Elect its execution authorized. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on November 13th and eight bids were received. 7. Contract for the Huntsacker Underground Reconductoring Bid award project was awarded to Thayre Electric Service, low Huntsacker bidder, in the amount of $308,798.30, and its execution underground authorized. This amount included an error in reconductrng transcribing by the low bidder, which added $31,584 to Thayre Elect their bid. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on November 13th and two bids were received. 8. Staff was directed to prepare a Proclamation in honor Proclo of Automobile Club of Southern California Day, December Auto Club of 13, 1990, for their 90th Birthday celebration. So Ca Day 9. As part of the total renovation project of Memorial Bids waived Park Gym and Locker Rooms, formal bidding procedures fr graphic were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code, and display @ authorization given for Sports Art to do a graphic Gym display in the gym, at a cost of $7,850.00. Sufficient grant funds are available and this amount was added to the total project costs. 11/19/90 PAGE THREE 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8959 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE REPEAL OF SB 2557 sptng repeal AND THE PROVISION OF ADEQUATE FUNDING ALTERNATIVES FOR of SB2557 CITIES AND COUNTIES FROM STATE BUDGET FUNDS 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8960 AMENDING RESOLUTION 8489 REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF appnt of SPECIFIC REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK alternate MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY ICRMA This resolution appoints Director of Finance as an alternate in absence of the Mayor. 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8961 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK amend to Jnt MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE Powers Agmt FOR THE ADMITTANCE TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITIES OF COSTA ICRMA MESA, EL SEGUNDO, AND UPLAND AND DESIGNATING CITY REPRESENTATIVES 13. The promotional appointment of Robert Garcia to the Promo appt position of Police Captain, effective November 20, R. Garcia 1990, was approved. Pol Captain 14. The Redevelopment Agency previously approved the terms Purch of of purchase of the parking lot at the northwest corner Chamber of of Alameda Avenue and Foothill Blvd. A purchase Commerce agreement was prepared and the following resolution Propty adopted: 115 16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8962 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AZUSA CHAMBER OF appvng agmt COMMERCE FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE CHAMBER OWNED PROPERTY w/Chamber AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ALAMEDA AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD The state has developed a low interest deferred loan Low intrst program for housing repairs to low and moderate income dfrd pgm fr owner occupied dwellings. The City is eligible to house reprs apply for $250,000 plus administrative costs. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING, THE EXECUTION OF A STANDARD AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR OWNER -OCCUPIED HOUSING AND SECURE A COMMITMENT OF FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED (JOINTLY AT 8:45 P.M. CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed sale of certain real property in the Azusa Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area, consisting of 3.5 acres generally bounded by Foothill Boulevard to the south, San Gabriel Avenue on the west, the AT&SF Railroad to the north and Azusa Avenue on the east. 11/19/90 PAGE FOUR Res. #8963 appvng sub- mittal fr app frm CA Hsng Rehab Pgm Res. #s 8964 & 8965 Warrants Cncl convned W/CRA Cont Joint Pub Hrg sale of Propty in CBD Extensive discussion between the applicant and Council Discussion ensued regarding the hardshipLconversion.might cause; that each conversion should be handled on a case by case basis; that building permits had been checked and that the conversion was never granted a permit; that garages were necessary to control on street parking, et al. Ms. Sara Tiezen, realtor for applicants, addressed Council Comments and stated that if applicant loses this living space he S. Tiezen would not be able to sell the house. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that density was Comments more involved than on street parking. A. Morales Further discussion between staff and Council was held an the Discussion fact that the Planning Commission determined its findings pursuant to the Municipal Code, and that all findings must be met, not just one, to either approve or deny the variance. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg closed Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to App variance grant the variance provided that it meets all safety & precise pin standards and that the next person who sells the house will (failed) convert it. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Deny var & 'to uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny the prec pin variance and further to direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution. Motion passed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Notice was given to the public that applications were Notice of available at the Office of the City Administrator for newly five openings established Handicap Access Commission. Five positions are fr Handicap sought, two of which must be handicap/disabled. The Closing Access Comm date for receipt of applications has been set for December 6, 1990, 5:00 P.M. Interested residents were encouraged to apply. Staff was directed to send applications to Manny Alva, Jr. and Jack Kelley. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call The Azusa Police Department has been petitioned by the No stopping Magnolia School officials for posting "No Stopping" signs on signs @ Mag - Ithe south side of Nearfield between Citrus and Fairvale. nolia Schl arents stop there and release their children to cross the discussion treet unattended. In order to eliminate potential accidents, restricting stopping from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. was recommended. Discussion was held regarding this item and the problems that the residents on that street would have for visitor parking if the signs were erected. Further, that the school should contact the parents and warn them of the dangers of releasing their children on the street instead of taking them directly into the parking area at the school. 11/19/90 PAGE SIX Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Cont to 12/3 Councilman/Director Stemrich and:unanimously.carried by roll mtg call to continue the Hearing to the meeting of December 3, 1990, as staff has not had adequate time to review developer submitted bids on improvements that are the Agency's cost responsibility under the DDA. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recsd CONTINUED AT 8:46 P.M. CRA cont ITHE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:49 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 Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2458 ADDING CHAPTER 2.19, HANDICAP ACCESS COMMISSION, TO THE Handicap AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO'THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A Access HANDICAP ACCESS COMMISSION Comm Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman lDangleis waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - on the appeal of George and Linda Rauscher Pub Hrg to allow to permit conversion of a two -car garage to living V-90-8 & P_ quarters, on the property located at 741 Glenlyn Drive, 90-167 Variance V-90-8 and Precise Plan of Design P-90-167. Rauscher The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 1st, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on November 8th, 1990. Community Development Director Bruckner advised the Council that the current property owners purchased this house five ,years ago, and that the garage had been illegally converted prior to that time. The owners are now attempting to sell the property and wish to have the conversion legalized. Applicants Mr. & Mrs. Rauscher addressed this issue and stated that they did not feel conversion was required. They bought the property as such and felt it should be sold as such. They also stated that no one would buy the house if the square footage were lessened by converting the rooms back to a garage; that they could not expand the house as there was not enough room to do so. 11/19/90 PAGE FIVE Hrg opened Testimony Bruckner Testimony Applicant City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed this issue and stated that the school had contacted the parents, .but to no avail. That he had contacted the residents and any concerns they had were resolved. Discussion was held regarding the school handling the problem and not the City; that the streets, ultimately, were the City's responsibility; possibility the City having liability if an accident occurs and the no stopping signs were not provided, and that possibly the no stopping signs could be placed on the east end of the school yard. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to table this matter until such time as the City Attorney and City Engineer review/study the whole matter. Comments Abbaszadeh Discussion Item tabled fr further rpt Pursuant to requests from the Bank of America and Freeman's 15 minute Auto Services, a resolution was prepared which allows 15 pkng @ BofA minute parallel parking on the south side of Foothill Blvd. & Freemans in front of the bank, and 15 minute parallel parking on the east side of Alameda in front of Freeman's. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that parking in Comments front of the Bank should be reserved for those people using A. Morales the Versateller. He advised that people had problems using it, as cars were always parked there and the people were inside the Bank, not using the automatic teller. City Engineer Abbaszadeh responded to questions posed by Comments Council and advised that the handicap parking stall in front Abbaszadeh of the bank had been removed and space provided in the parking lot of the bank. Mayor Moses then offered the resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8958 APPROVING TIME LIMIT PARALLEL PARKING ON FOOTHILL BLVD. appvng time BLVD. AND ALAMEDA AVE. limit pkng Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding appointing Don Flowers to the Disc Ping Planning Commission. Comm appt Mrs. Jennie Avila addressed the Council and stated that she Comments had never been interviewed for any Board or Commission even J. Avila though she has applied for all of them. ,Discussion was held regarding procedures for appointing Discussion members to Boards and Commissions. The Mayor appoints and the Council confirms, if it so desires. Interviews have been rescinded; if the Mayor wishes to interview applicants it is his prerogative. The application process remains the same. Mayor Moses offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 18966 APPOINTING DON FLOWERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION apptng D. Flowers to Ping Comm 11/19/90 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt.. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion was held regarding researching for a County Hospital on the Krems property. The Mayor felt that this would be a viable consideration for that site. Redevelopment Director Steel addressed this issue stating that the County has other sites in mind. That if they were interested in the Krems site, the Drive -In Theater would also be needed. Further, that all relocation costs, clearance of existing improvements and clean up of any toxics would be borne by the City and not the County. The City will also lose property and sales taxes from the property, while most likely increasing police and fire protection services. Also, the facility will primarily serve indigents and the majority of the indigents will come from outside Azusa. Poss of Cnty Hosp @ Krems site Comments Steel Extensive discussion was held regarding the impacts on the Discussion citizens, the Monrovia Nursery development, loss of sales/property tax revenues and the cost to the City in subsidizing such a facility. Discussion was held regarding the business license fee for the $100.00 category. It was felt that some home occupation businesses did not warrant payment of $100.00, as all of their work was done outside of the City, they only lived in the City, further that some small businesses did not make �much money and the $100.00 fee was a hardship. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to refer the matter to staff for study. Prior to taking action on this item, the following occurred: Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed this issue, stating that at the time the fees were considered to be raised, the Blue Ribbon Committee researched all facets of the issue. They felt that the $100.00 fee was nominal. And that if these fees were lessened, then the rest of the business license fees should be decreased as well. She also stated that the Blue Ribbon Committee worked very hard and that the Mayor should have appointed citizens of his choice to be on the committee so that they could represent his views on the revenue measures. Bus Lic fee in $100 cate- gory disc Motion to rfr to staff Comments S. Galletta Councilman Naranjo advised that the committee was an ad hoc Discussion committee that made recommendations to the Council; that they did not approve the measures, that was the ultimate decision of the Council. Councilman Alexander stated that the committee should never have been called the Blue Ribbon Committee, as the term Blue Ribbon implies that there must be some expertise required to Ie on the committee, and this was not so. The only equirement for this committee was that you were a friend of f one of the Councilmembers that appointed you. This committee should have been called the Citizens Committee. The revenues were not needed because we have a large budget surplus. The committee only raised taxes and hurt the people. Discussion ensued regarding the committee and their qualifications; further, that the committee realized that the City needed revenues for major infrastructure work and other items. 11/19/90 PAGE EIGHT Mr. Murray Hirota addressed this issue as a member of the Comments committee, and stated that,the.residents of the City were M. Hirota getting a free ride for all of their services. Other cities paid for fire protection on their tax bills. He felt the fees imposed were nominal. The Mayor called for the question of referring this matter Action to rfr to staff and the motion was carried by roll call. to staff Councilman Naranjo dissenting. It was moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call that Item N -3a be brought forward at this time. Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander dissenting. Councilman Stemrich advised that decorum during meetings could be accomplished if citizens were allowed to speak for up to five minutes without any interruptions from the Council. If questions needed to be answered, that could be after the citizen spoke. City Attorney advised that under State Law the public is allowed to speak during the public participation portion of the Agenda on any matter not on the Agenda, and cards are not needed to do so. There are no provisions that the public can speak on Agenda items, however, the Council has allowed that in the past. In order to speak on Agenda items, a card would have to be filled out specifying which item was to be discussed. Discussion was held on this matter. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call that any citizen ,wishing to address the Council on non -agenda items, may do so during the public participation portion of the Agenda, without the need of filling out a card, and may speak up to five minutes without interruption from any member of the Council. Further, that if anyone wishes to address Agenda items, a card must be filled out and given to the City Clerk, at any time during the meeting, and person will be allowed to speak for five minutes uninterrupted by the Council. The City Attorney will prepare an amendment to existing Resolution on Council meeting procedures and Deputy City Clerk to add admonishments of that nature on the Agenda. Councilman Alexander dissenting. Item N -3e brt frwrd Decorum @ Cncl mtgs re: pub participa- tion Comments Cty Atty Public to speak w/out interruption for 5 min Agenda items same but need to fill out card The new telephone system at City Hall was discussed relating Telephone to complaints received from the public. City Administrator system @ City advised that he and staff had conducted meetings with the hall disc Phone Company and that at present, everything possible was being done to resolve the problems. Discussion was held regarding a rent subsidy program for senior citizens. That other cities had consultants who would place seniors in other types of housing when and if they could not afford the rents. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call that Consultant handling such a program ake a presentation to the Council at a later date. ouncilmen Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. City Administrator advised that he would request that the consultant discuss the program with him prior to coming to the Council. Mayor Moses asked the City Attorney if the landfill had leakage problems would the City be liable. He advised that he would have to research that thoroughly, but he tended to doubt that the City would be held responsible. 11/19/90 PAGE NINE Rent subsidy pgm fr srs Consultant to address Cncl on pgm Meet w/City Adm first Landfill discussion Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Res to be residents having a hardship paying their subsequent utility allowd 3 yrs bills after they were estimated, be allowed three years to to pay util pay the bills. Motion failed by the following vote of the bills Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Proclo fr unanimously carried by roll call that a Proclamation be Eagles prepared in honor of the 65th Anniversary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Discussion was held regarding congratulating Carol Montano C. Montano for her election to the Water Board, and also to work with elected to her to block the expansion of the landfill. Water Bd Discussion ensued regarding the fact that Carol Montano was Discussion elected was congratulations enough, and that individuals on re congratu- the Council could personally congratulate her. Further, lating her that Don Clark, should be congratulated for all his work on the Water Board. It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that the Council work towards blocking the landfill expansion. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander stated his views concerning Councilmembers spending excessive amounts of time at City Hall with City staff and Police Department staff. Further, prohibiting the use of the Council office for private purposes by Councilmembers. He felt that Councilmembers should not spend time at City Hall, that this was a violation of the Brown Act, and that one member could not accomplish anything, that the whole Council takes action at meetings, so there was no need to spend time at City Hall, wasting staff time. He further stated that Councilmembers were causing a hardship by riding along with the Police Department. Councilman Naranjo stated that all members should spend time at City Hall, that they should be available to accept phone calls from the public. The people deserve this. That if Councilman Alexander spent more time at City Hall and talked to staff he would be more knowledgeable and would be able to deal with Agenda items more professionally and consequently, not place items on the Agenda without facts. Relating to ride alongs with the Police Department, each member must sign a release form before riding along, and this also applies to the general public. Councilman Stemrich also discussed this issue, stating that no one could tell him not to go to City Hall, he had an faranjo ffice there, because he was a Councilman and wanted input rom his constituents. Further, that he and Councilman were on the Board of the Gang and Drug Task Force and, naturally, spent a lot of time at the Police Department. Councilman Dangleis stated that there was nothing wrong in going to City Hall, that there was a great deal to be gained from inquiry, nobody knows everything, you have to ask someone who knows about it, which is staff. Further, where should the Mayor and Councilmembers go to meet people, but at City Hall. 11/19/90 PAGE TEN Block land- fill expan- sion (failed) Alexander re: Cnclmbrs spending time @ City Hall & Pol Dept Comments Naranjo Comments Stemrich Comments Dangleis Further discussion ensued. Chief of Police Nelson addressed this issue and advised that all Councilmen were encouraged to ride along with the department. He stated that both Councilmen Naranjo and Stemrich were on the Drug and Gang Task Force and were very involved in this program. He went on to explain the ride along procedures in detail,,and also advised that all of his officers were advised that these ride alongs are not to become political and they strictly abide by these rules. Extensive discussion continued on this issue. Discussion Comments Nelson Discussion Mr. Louis Zamora addressed this issue, stating that Comments Councilman Naranjo did not need to defend himself; that his L. Zamora record was obvious to all. He wished that Congressman Martinez would be more available to his constituents. He felt that CouncilmanlfleXan+3er was very wrong to bring up this issue. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that it was Comments beneficial to meet with Councilmembers and the Mayor at City A. Morales Hall. That he often met with members of the Council and the Mayor on a one to one basis, to discuss various issues. Councilman Stemrich discussed the letter that Ron Legault Discussion wrote to the Editor of the Los Angeles Times relating to the ltr to Editor waste by rail concept, and that Councilmen Dangleis, retraction Stemrich and Naranjo voted against this issue. This is definitely in error. They did, in fact, vote for that issue, and he requested that the City Administrator write a retraction letter to the newspaper. Councilman Stemrich requested that consideration of a ballot amortization ,measure to continue amortization on apartments be continued ballot meas for at least one month. to be cont for 1 month It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo that said item be continued for one month. Motion passed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 11:36 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8967 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON NOVEMBER 19, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a). ,Moved by Councilman/Director 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: 11:37 P.M. 11/19/90 PAGE ELEVEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:14 A.M. Councilman Naranjo requested that an item be placed on the Repurchase next Agenda relating to the possibility of directing staff CoastFed to repurchase the CoastFed/Casden site and eliminating the propty for apartment project. - next Agenda Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:15 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8968 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2459 11/19/90 PAGE TWELVE