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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 17, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 17, 1990 - 7:15 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. INVOCATION was given by Joe Guarrera, Director of Community Services, City of Azusa. Call to Order Invocation Sheila Minor, of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 180, then S. Minor addressed the Council and thanked the Council for being comments able to dedicate the POW -MIA Flag at the meeting and also on POW -MIA introduced members of District 18 of the American Legion. Mr. John Pagle of Task Force Omega then addressed the Comments Council and spoke of the sad POW -MIA situation and that the J. Pagle governments have said that they are all dead, however, there is speculation that some members are still in Vietnam. The Color Guard then presented the POW -MIA Flag to the Color Guard Council to be displayed near the podium, and the Mayor led presentation in the Salute to the Flag. POW -MIA Flag Names of veterans still missing in action from the San Gabriel Valley were then announced and veterans in attendance at the meeting honored them by standing as each name was called. Sheila Minor then recited a poem in honor of the POW -MIAs. The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Ms. Minor honoring the POW -MIAs which will be displayed at the American Legion Post. The meeting was then dedicated to all the Veterans that served the Country. Mayor Moses then called the regular meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE , 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, Public Information Officer Cooper, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara. Proclo to S. Minor Mtg dedica- ted to Vets Call to order Roll Call Also Present Mayor Moses presented a Plaque to Mr. Bob Montano for his services to the City as President of the Sister City Committee for the past two years. Chief of Police Nelson addressed the Council and advised that in an effort to bring about increased community awareness and interaction between police officers and the citizens, he was introducing the Bicycle Patrol Program. FTerrhe bicycles to be used were displayed by the officers that y ill be in the program: Corporal Ron Compton and Officer Sullivan. The officers also displayed the uniforms that they will be wearing. The officers will serve small geographic areas throughout the city, targeting specific crime problems. They will be readily available to the people who live and work in these areas, providing information, solving problems and most importantly getting to know the thousands of good people who are known as "Azusans". He advised that the bicycles were donated by the Hards Family who own HB Cyclery in Glendora. He further advised that the Chamber of Commerce has made a strong commitment to the program and is working to offset some of the costs for the purchase of the uniforms that the Officers will be wearing. The presentation was heartily accepted by the Council as well as those residents in attendance at the meeting. The Mayor then presented a City Seal Plaque to the Hards Family thanking them for their donation of the bicycles. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION �Mr. James Evans of Reynolds Aluminum addressed the Council relative to the recycling trailers made available by his company; specifically, the trailer at 9th Street which had been discussed at previous meetings. He advised that his company has applied for a specific use permit from the Planning Department, for this specific trailer, however, he wanted to advise that Reynolds Aluminum will not conduct business out of anyone's back yard. Ceremonial Plaque to B. Montano Bicycle Patrol Pgm presentation Plaque to Hards Fmly Pub.Prtc. J. Evans recycling trailer Since the company has applied for a specific use permit, Mr. Rfrd to Evans' information was received and referred to the Planning staff Staff for appropriate action. Mr. Jack Bean addressed the Council and discussed the J. Bean closure of landfills in the area. He stated that closure landfill should take place, however, not until such time as the closures problems concerning where the trash will go and the cost to the citizens is resolved. Mr. Johnny Johnson then addressed the Council and advised that water is an important commodity for the City and that a prior Council approved the building of water basins. These basins will be completed in March of 1991, and in this vein he wished to give a gift of land to the City of Azusa to tie into this complete project. Since this item appeared on the Agenda, it was consensus of Council that the item be brought forward for discussion at this time. Discussion was held between the Council and Mr. Johnson relative to an easement which is now held by Azusa Rock for their conveyor system, and that easement was part of one of the parcels he wished to donate to the City. There were some concerns regarding this issue and how it would affect the City when monitoring the conditional use permit for that conveyor system, and the possibility of law suits if persons 12/17/90 PAGE TWO J. Johnson donation of propty to City Agenda item brt frward Discussion donation of propty were injured at the site. City Attorney advised that the City would not be liable; Comments that the Rock Company has insurance and the City would be Cty Atty held harmless. He further advised that the easement only allows that that such work can occur; that the City as a government entity decides whether or not the project will occur by the conditional use permit and the precise plan of design. Glenn Watson then addressed this item and stated that Comments �Mr. all the property could be donated to the City excluding the G. Watson easement. Title to the easement would then be given to the Warranty Agmt Rock Company instead of just having an easement. General discussion was held regarding this issue, and that Discussion the Rock Company is also asking the City for an easement in Pub Prtcptn City owned property for this project. continued The City Attorney, again, advised that the easement that Comments Azusa Rock has would not affect the Council's ability to Cty Atty deal with the conditional use permit or the precise plan. L. Zamora They were two separate issues. Cncl pola- Further discussion ensued with the Council relating to said Discussion easement and that if the City owned the easement and Azusa Rock ceased production then the easement terminates and the City, owning that property, could do whatever it wished with the property and it would be in the City's best interest to do so. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Accpt propty Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to Appv & accpt accept the deed to the properties donated by Glenn Watson Warranty Agmt and Johnny Johnson, further to approve and accept the Warranty Agreement. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION THEN CONTINUED. Pub Prtcptn continued Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council and stated that an item Mr. Alexander had on the Agenda will polarize the Comments Council. He asked all residents watching at home to come to L. Zamora the meeting and support Councilman Naranjo. He stated that Cncl pola- Councilman Naranjo has spent many hours working with the rization Drug and Task Force and instead of getting recognition for this, he is being hurt by the Agenda item Councilman Alexander has. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this issue and stated that Comments Councilman Alexander's item had no mention of Councilman R. Legault Naranjo or any other names, it just deals with the public at large, and that anyone convicted of impersonating a police officer should not ride along with the Police Department. It was then the consensus of Council that Councilman Agenda item Alexander's item be brought forward for discussion at this brt frwrd time. Councilman Alexander stated that his item dealt with a Alexander proposed Ordinance which would prevent criminals from riding criminals not long with police officers. He felt that possibly he should to ride along ave broadened his item to include all misdemeanors and w/Police felonies, rather than just the one of impersonating a police officer. He felt anyone convicted of any crime should not be involved in the Drug and Task Force or any police activities. Mr. Naranjo advised that the Agenda item dealt specifically Comments with one issue, that of impersonating an officer, and that Naranjo he was man enough to admit that in 1986, when he was 12/17/90 PAGE THREE working for a bail company, he was serving a warrant on a prominent Covina citizen, and was placed under citizen's arrest and had served six months of summary probation. He stated that he was doing his job and would do it again; that later, this same gentleman was arrested for laundering millions of dollars of drug money. He served six months summary probation and that the citizens of Azusa were aware of this prior to his election. He further stated this item directly singled him out. He also felt that the Police Chief should handle ride alongs and that no Councilmember l should dictate who or who will not ride along. Extensive discussion ensued. Discussion Councilman Dangleis then stated that this item clearly was Comments aimed at Mr. Naranjo, and that the Mayor has the power to Dangleis add or delete agenda items prior to the time the agenda is Mayor has printed. He stated that this item in particular should power to re - never have been placed on the agenda, as well as many other move or add items in the past, which were clearly antagonistic, should Agenda items also have been removed from the agenda. The Mayor responded to this issue and further conversation Comments ensued in the manner in which the Mayor could review the Moses & Agenda, by the City Clerk's Office advising him of items discussion being placed on the Agenda as they come in, etc. Comments then were made by Councilman Alexander that he was entitled to place these items on the Agenda because of the First Amendment and no one would tell him that he could not speak on any matter he chose to. Councilman Naranjo then interjected that in order to solve Naranjo to the problem, he would tender his resignation from the Drug resign frm and Gang Task Force as well as the liaison member to the Drug & Task Police Department and in so doing, would request that Force Councilman Alexander spend some time in the community and donate his time. Councilman Stemrich then stated that he would also tender Stemrich to his resignation from the Drug and Gang Task Force. resign also It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Criminals not Moses that an ordinance be prepared which would prevent any to ride along members of staff, Council or the public from riding with (failed) police officers if convicted of any misdemeanor or felony in the last five and one half years. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich then requested that Assistant City Clerk Orgs to be advise all church organizations and Azusa Pacific University advised of of Councilman Naranjo's resignation from the Drug and Gang Naranjo's Task Force and that the letter stipulate the reasons for his resignation doing so. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION WAS ONCE AGAIN CONTINUED. Pub Prtcptn continued r. Bill Simpson addressed the Council relative to the Rose Bowl Parade Floats that are being constructed in town and B. Simpson that the outfits that are doing the work need volunteer Float bldrs people to help. One outfit will pay groups of twenty or need for more. He then gave the phone numbers of the outfits to the volunteers City Clerk's Office so that anyone interested could call and receive the information. Mr. Chris Nichols, representing the Historic Route 66 C. Nichols Organization, addressed the Council asking for support to Rte 66 preserve U.S. Route 66 as a national historic highway. 12/17/90 PAGE FOUR It was consensus of Council that consideration of a Rte 66 proclo Proclamation for this issue be placed on the next Agenda. nxt mtg Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and stated that the Comments City has never sunk so low as tonight, and wished that the A. Morales Council would conduct business in a gentlemanly way. He (died) further stated his support for Mr. Nichols' and Mr. Bean's issues. Discussion Councilman Alexander pulled all items from the Consent All Consent Calendar in order that he could read same. He read the items pulled first item, which dealt with approval of the Minutes and in order to then made a motion to approve, with Mayor Moses making the be read second. There was extensive discussion regarding approving Discussion each item separately on the Consent Calendar, as the purpose appvng items of the Consent Calendar was to adopt all routine matters individually with one motion; and that if anyone objected to or had questions about an item, that item would be handled under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Councilmembers Dangleis, Stemrich and Naranjo left the Council table. Thereafter, the Mayor rescinded his second and Councilman Alexander Alexander rescinded his motion. Then Councilman Alexander waive rules requested information from the City Attorney regarding to appv items approving each item individually and was advised that the seperately Council would have to waive that specific rule. Councilman (died) Alexander then made the motion to waive the rule of approving all items in one motion, which was then seconded Discussion by Mayor Moses. However, due to the fact that three members no quorum of the Council had left the Council table the vote would fail because of a lack of a quorum. The Mayor then rescinded his second, and Councilman Alexander's motion died for the lack of a second. Councilman Alexander then read 'the entire Consent Calendar in full. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Alexander, seconded by appvd, Item Mayor Moses, and carried by roll call vote, with G-9 acted on Councilmembers Stemrich and Naranjo abstaining; further with Alexander the exception of Item G-9, which was brought forward and abstain G-8 acted upon and Item G-8, reflecting an abstention by Councilman Alexander. Councilmembers Stemrich and Naranjo returned to the Council Cons Cal re- table and the Mayor requested that the vote be repeated voted on regarding approval of the Consent Calendar; said action was approved unanimously. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, Min appvd 1990, were approved as written. 2. The promotional appointment of Samuel Gonzalez to the Promo appt position of Police Lieutenant, effective December 18, S. Gonzalez 1990, was approved. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8974 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO, 7640 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN Civ Def apps PERSONS TO SIGN CERTAIN APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR signatures THE CITY UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT. This resolution authorizes the Chief of Police and the Emergency Services Coordinator to execute certain documents for quarterly reimbursements from the Office of Emergency Services. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status 12/17/90 PAGE FIVE NAME STATUS T. Ayala Step 4 12/22/90 L. Barton -Garcia PermStat/Step 2 12/18/90 L. Miller Step 4 12/20/90 D. Gufrey Step 4 12/13/90 B. Donnelson PermStat 12/13/90 P. Olivarez PermStat 12/19/90 R. LaDow Step 5 11/02/90 5. Specifications for the substation switchboards including relays and metering instruments were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 6. The first three months of the Budget for Fiscal Year 1990-91 were reviewed and completed. The report was received and filed; further, carry-over of appropriations from Fiscal Year 1989-90 were approved. 7. The Light Division requires 38 treated wood poles, 134,000 feet of bare copper wire in two sizes, 350 suspension insulators and 2 air break switches to be used in the construction of overhead distribution lines near the Azusa substation. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code, since most of the material requires a long lead time before delivery, and purchases were awarded to: North Pacific in the amount of $19,425.75; E.S.D. in the amount of $124,787.69; Maydwell & Hartzell in the amount of $5,895.80 and Maydwell & Hartzell in the amount of $6,837.56. 8. Staff has spent the last three and one-half months seeking quotations for insurance coverage for the Canyon City Coach fixed route system. Insurance coverage was approved with Progressive Casualty Insurance Company through Frank B. Hall & Company, at a monthly premium of $1,862.68, with a deposit of $5,000.00 required. The insurance to be effective as soon as possible so that new drivers can be trained and service resumed possibly by the 1st of February, 1991. (Councilman Alexander abstaining.) 9. ITEM BROUGHT FORWARD AND ACTED UPON PREVIOUSLY. 10. When the Memoranda of Understanding were adopted in July, the concept of the four-day work week, ten hour day was implemented for all but the Azusa Police Officers' Association. Since that time, the Police Department has established the four-day work week, ten hour day for all of its safety employees and most civilians. An amended resolution was adopted entitled: 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8911 WHICH ADOPTED THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION. The appointments of Michael Guadagnino and Margaret Delano to the position of Customer Service Representative II, effective January 2, 1991, were approved. Specs appvd substation materials Bdgt Rev & carry over appvd Frml bids waived to purch ctn L&W materls Frank B. Hall ins for fixed route systm Brt frwrd MOU w/APOA amended Res. #8975 amending MOU Appts M. Guadagnino & M. Delano Staff was directed to prepare a Proclamation in honor Martin Luther of Martin Luther King, Jr., Week, January 11-21, 1991, King Proclo as requested by the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations. 13. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a Cty Treas balance of $16,568,816.05, as of November 30, 1990, was Fin Stmnt received and filed. 12/17/90 PAGE SIX 14. 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 CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:08 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:12 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL 'DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Res. #s 8976 & 8977 Warrants Convene as CRA Reconvened No bus IDA No bus APFA ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8978 AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 3546 AND 8553 AND MODIFYING THE amend Spec CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL THEREIN FOR THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT Use Permit FOR AZUSA ROCK COMPANY QUARRY Azusa Rock Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8979 CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND MAKING crtfying EIR CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO FOR CONDITIONAL USE conveyor syst PERMIT NO. C-89-20 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-89-181 Azusa Rock FOR THE ROCK CONVEYOR AND HAUL ROAD FOR AZUSA ROCK COMPANY (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. EIR-89-3) Moved by Councilman Stemrich, 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, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE (Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8980 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-89-20 AND PRECISE appvng CUP PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P.-89-181 FOR A CONVEYOR SYSTEM AND TRUCK & Precise HAUL ROAD FOR AZUSA ROCK COMPANY, 3901 FISH CANYON ROAD Plan Azusa Rock con - Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo veyor systm to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 12/17/90 PAGE SEVEN AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING THE APPEAL OF GUILLERMO AND IDALIA MARTINEZ AND CONFIRMING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT COSTS AND INTENT TO RECORD TAX LIEN AND PROPERTY LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY AT 628 NORTH CEDARGLEN, AZUSA (CASE NO. 89-2235M) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich 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 Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: Res. #8981 denying pub nuis appl Martinez 89-2235M A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8982 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF FIRMIN AND ALICIA denying pub VILLAREAL AND ISSUING AN ORDER FOR THE ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC nuis appl NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 223 SOUTH LOUISE AVENUE Villareal PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE 90-776-C NO. 90-776-C) initiated exchange for a rebuild Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman w/Cencom Dangleis 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 SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items Extensive report on Cable Televison was presented to the Cable TV Council in their Agenda packets, which was submitted by the report City Attorney's Office. Mr. Arturo Marquez, Director of Marketing for Cencom Cable Comments TV addressed this issue and advised that he had read the A. Marquez report and would answer any questions or concerns the Council might have. It was then moved by Councilman Danglies, seconded by Franchise Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that renewal ne- the Franchise renewal negotiations be initiated with the giations be objective of extending the franchise to the year 2005, in initiated exchange for a rebuild of the system and 5% franchise fee. w/Cencom THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:22 P.M. ITHE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:38 P.M. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mr. Art Morales wished to address Agenda Item G9 which had been acted on at the beginning of the meeting. His comments were that the City Council acted wisely in accepting the three parcels of land donated by Johnny Johnson. 12/17/90 PAGE EIGHT Convene as CRA Reconvened Spec Call Comments A. Morales Johnson do- nation of propty OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl The Mayor requested that consideration be given for a Proclo for Proclamation for the Indonesian Float made in Azusa for the Indonesian Rose Parade. float disc 'whose spouses are serving in Iraq. Discussion was held regarding Cranston's Bill relating to Cranston's subsidizing single family homes for senior citizens, Bill subsidy handicapped and low income families. sngle homes Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that the bill in Comments itself is probably good, however, he does not want to A. Morales glorify Mr. Cranston, who is so involved in the S&L scandal. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Support the unanimously carried by roll call to support the Home Bill Investors Partnership Act. Discussion was held regarding consideration of a Resolution Reso/Plaque or Plaque for Sarah Flores for her assistance in trying to fr S. Flores stop the landfill expansion. stand on landfill Discussion was held regarding this item and that supporting such an issue should not be made until we have the facts Discussion regarding where trash will be disposed of if the landfills are closed, and what the costs will be. Mr. Ron Legault addressed this item and stated that Sarah Mr. Bill Simpson addressed this item and stated that one Comments R. Legault float should not be given special recognition over the other B. Simpson ,about expansion of the landfill. floats. He felt that Rose floats should not enter the Councilman Stemrich then made a presentation relating to the Presentation political arena. by Stemrich discussed the waste by rail methods in consideration at this Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Proclo Indo - probs a Proclamation be prepared for the Indonesian Float. Motion nesian float time to receive all the trash that is being produced. He failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed) .AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Crtfcs of unanimously carried by roll call that Certificates of Apprec for Appreciation be prepared for all float builders. all floats Discussion was held regarding special consideration for Util bills servicemen called to serve in Iraq in the event there is a re: Iraq svc financial problem with their utility bills. personnel Director of Utilities Hsu addressed this item and advised Comments that such a procedure is in place at this time for all Hsu citizens who have a hardship. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Spec Consdrtn unanimously carried by roll call that consideration relating fr Iraq svc to utility bills/shut offs be given to those individuals families 'whose spouses are serving in Iraq. Discussion was held regarding Cranston's Bill relating to Cranston's subsidizing single family homes for senior citizens, Bill subsidy handicapped and low income families. sngle homes Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that the bill in Comments itself is probably good, however, he does not want to A. Morales glorify Mr. Cranston, who is so involved in the S&L scandal. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Support the unanimously carried by roll call to support the Home Bill Investors Partnership Act. Discussion was held regarding consideration of a Resolution Reso/Plaque or Plaque for Sarah Flores for her assistance in trying to fr S. Flores stop the landfill expansion. stand on landfill Discussion was held regarding this item and that supporting such an issue should not be made until we have the facts Discussion regarding where trash will be disposed of if the landfills are closed, and what the costs will be. Mr. Ron Legault addressed this item and stated that Sarah Comments Flores should be supported in this issue as she is concerned R. Legault the citizens of Azusa, when she speaks out against the ,about expansion of the landfill. Councilman Stemrich then made a presentation relating to the Presentation amount of trash produced by different Counties. He by Stemrich discussed the waste by rail methods in consideration at this re: trash time and their locations; Eagle Mountain and Amboy. He probs further stated that they were not equipped at the present time to receive all the trash that is being produced. He also discussed material recovery facilities and the 12/17/90 PAGE NINE manpower needed to run these facilities and the number of such facilities that would be needed in the counties and the cost and the fact that no one wants these facilities in their cities. Further discussion was held regarding landfills, water Discussion contamination and offensive odors emanating from the landfill. It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Reso/Plaque Moses to prepare a Resolution and Plaque for Sarah Flores on S. Flores her stand against expansion of the landfill. Motion failed (failed) by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion was held regarding a Proclamation and Plaque for Proclo/Plaque Antonia Hernandez and Yolanda Garza of MALDEF for their Hernandez victorious lawsuit in determining that Los Angeles County & Garza of intentionally discriminated against Hispanics in the 1981 MALDEF redesitricting. Discussion was held regarding this redistricting and the Discussion fact that Sarah Flores, being a Hispanic, was voted in at the primary election, and now because of the redistricting, she has to run again, and further that the redistricting did not help the City of Azusa; that we are now enmeshed with cities that have no similarities with Azusa. Further discussion ensued the positive and negative aspects of the redistricting. It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to prepare a Proclamation and Plaque for Antonia Hernandez and Yolanda Garza. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 10:21 P.M. Councilman/Director Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: Proclo/Plaque (failed) CRA convnd w/Cncl A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8983 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON DECEMBER 17, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) AND 54956.8 Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Councilman/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and 'adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:22 P.M. 12/17/90 PAGE TEN THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 10:52 P.M. Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: I 10:53 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8984 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2459 12/17/90 PAGE ELEVEN Reconvened Adjourn