HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 19, 1991 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 1991 - 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.
Cub Scout Pack 414 led in the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order. Call to order
INVOCATION was given by Finance Director Geoff Craig of Invocation
the City of Azusa.
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, Public Information Officer Cooper, City
Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara, Administrative
Clerk Toscano.
%;MAnMV1VlAL Ceremonial
The entire Council presented a proclamation and plaque to Plaque/Proc
LaVonne Muniz in appreciation of her services to the City. to L. Muniz
The entire Council presented a plaque to Cub Scout Pack 414 Plaque to Cub
in honor of their 35th Anniversary. Scout Pk 414
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc.
The Mayor announced names of persons donating money for the
Donation of
purchase of flags. They were: Abby Rubio, Anna Majors,
money "Fly
Alan R. Gilbert, Loretta Ballard and Dolores Yenulonis.
the Flags"
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council with an update on the "Fly
Comments
the Flags" thermometer to be exhibited in fron of City
A. Morales
Hall. He stated that Bob Fry of Esquire Cabinets is
seconded by Councilman
contributing his services in constructing the sign and Ed
appvd
Sneider is also donating his time and efforts. Further the
request at the
sign is four feet wide and eight feet high and should be
completed soon.
and in accordance
'Mr. Armando Camarena, representative of the Azusa Alumni "Fiesta de
Association, addressed Council requesting assistance from Azusa" A.
City in preparation of the "Fiesta de Azusa" to be held May Camarena
3rd through May 5, 1991. He stated that proceeds will go to
the Azusa High Alumni Association for scholarships. He also
provided a list of requested items from the City and, also,
requirements that will be met by the Association.
The Council
reviewed the list
and the City Administrator
Assistance
stated that
some adjustments will be made so that this does
for "Fiesta
not impact
the City. It was
then moved by Mayor Moses,
de Azusa"
seconded by Councilman
Alexander and unanimously carried to
appvd
approve the
request at the
discretion of the City
Administrator
and in accordance
with the budget situation.
Mr. Ronald Legault addressed Council with complaints R. Legault
regarding pot holes on Paramount Street between Azusa Avenue Complaints
and Vernon. He requested that the street be resurfaced. He Paramount St/
also had complaints regarding what he suggests is a rock storage area
quarry on Azusa and First Street by the Mini market. on Azusa
Community Development Director Bruckner responded that Comments
Paramount Street is scheduled to be resurfaced next year, Bruckner
however that if the budget allows, it may be resurfaced this
year. He further stated that the City is in the process of
constructing a sewer project on First Street and has allowed
the contrator to use this CRA owned property to separate
large rocks and as a storage area cue to its close proximity
to the project; thereby minimizing the amount of traffic.
Discussion was held regarding possible problems that might Discussion
occur by using this location as a storage area such as dust
problems, unforseen liabilities etc. Community Development
Director Bruckner advised that staff would research the
possibility of relocating the storage area.
City Administrator advised that by using this property Comment
for storage it affords savings to the City. City Admin
Redevelopment Director Steel responded that the City does Comments
own one of the parcels but that the contractor received Steel
permission from Freeway Development and Gary Werner to use
the other two parcels.
Ms. Yolanda Trejo addressed Council requesting a status Y. Trejo
report regarding the proposed signal on Dalton and Foothill trfc sgnl
Boulevard. @ Dltn & Fthl
City Administrator responded stating that staff Comments
investigated the possibility of using funds from the City Admin
Community Development Block Grant Program and they found
hat they could be used for this but not until after August
when funds would be available.
Ms. Trejo asked whether it was possible that the money to Comments
install the traffic signal could be borrowed from another Y. Trejo
part of the budget now and repaid in August when the funds
are available.
Discusssion was held among Councilmembers and staff
Discussion
regarding the funding for this traffic signal and where the
money would come from since it wasn't budgeted. It was
suggested that the funds be borrowed from the Light and
Water fund and be repaid in FY 1991-92.
City Attorney advised that this was not an agendized item
Comments
and could only be acted upon if Council made a finding
City Atty
that there is an urgent need to act on this. This action
would require four fifths vote of the Council.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman
Place item
Alexander to place item on the Agenda to be acted on at
on Agenda
this Council meeting. Motion failed. Councilmen Dangleis
(failed)
and Naranjo dissenting.
S. Trejo stated that at the last Council meeting it was
equested that this item
Comments
be placed on the Council agenda for
Y. Trejo
the next meeting. She asked whether this could qualify it
as an agenda item.
City Attorney advised that State Law requires that an item
Comments
could be carried over from the previous agenda if the next
City Atty
meeting is held within five days of that agenda, if not the
item would have to be on the posted agenda for the next
meeting and this item was not.
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Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding the storage area
on Azusa Avenue for the sewer project on First Street. He
stated that he understood that there would be great savings
to the City by using this area. He suggested that a fence
be installed to prevent the unsightly view to the public. He
also addressed the proposed traffic signal at Dalton and
Foothill. He stated that Soldano and Foothill was more
frequently used by residents and proposed that the signal
be installed at this location instead of Dalton and Foothill
further that the residents of Soldano will be circulating a
'petition requesting a signal some time in future. Lastly,
he urged the public to support the "Fly the Flags" efforts
of the VFW and the City.
Comments
A. Morales
several items
Mayor Moses responded to comments made regarding the storage Comments
area on Azusa Avenue for the sewer project. He stated that Mayor Moses
the City has to set a good example to the public, also that storage area
it is illegal for the contractors to store these rocks in a on Azusa Ave
commercial area and that it is unsightly.
Discussion was held between Councilman Stemrich and Mr. Stemrich/
Morales regarding the justification of a traffic signal on Morales trfc
Soldano and/or Dalton. Councilman Stemrich requested that a sgnl @ Dltn
weeklong count study be performed at both intersections. & Fthl
Mrs. Anne Jones addressed Council stating that she has Comments
observed that all four corners at the intersection of A. Jones
Soldano and Foothill do not have handicapped ramps and to trfc sgnl
install them would be of further cost to the City.
Mr. Art West addressed Council expressing his objections to Comments
the installation of traffic signals at Dalton and/or Soldano A. West
and Foothill Blvd. He noted the hazards involved since trfc sgnl
there are already traffic signals on Alameda, Azusa and San
Gabriel.
Chief of Police Nelson responded and agreed that this could Comments
cause traffic congestion and also reiterated that studies Nelson
conducted at the corner of Dalton and Foothill concluded the trfc sgnl
that the intersection does not warrant a traffic signal. He
further advised that the Police Department stationed
officers at the corner of Dalton and Foothil and were unable
to locate one violation in an eight hour period.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was
Cons Cal
approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by
appvd, Item
Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call
G-13 Spec
vote with the exception of Item G-2 and G-10 which were
Call
considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 4th and
Min appvd
the adjourned regular meeting of February 13, 1991,
were approved as written.
2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
3. Plans and specifications for the Library roof
Plans & spec
replacement, Project No. 90-05 were approved and the
Prj #90-05
City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids.
Lib roof
4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows:
Pers Items
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS
Step inc./
RECOMMENDATIONS
perm status
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
K. Tang PermStat/2 02/08/91
J. Crawford PermStat 02/09/91
J. Reed Step 5 02/07/91
T. Smith PermStat 02/09/91
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Appointments
02/19/91 PAGE THREE
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
G. Dubois, Steet Maint. Wrkr II
K. Chagnon, Apprentice Line Mechanic
PROMOTIONS
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
G. Brown, Police Sergeant
TERMINATIONS
NAME/CLASSIFICATION
C. Gugino, Police Records Clerk
B. Redcay, Water Utility Supt
pending
02/20/91
02/20/91
11/27/90
01/29/91
Promotions
Terminations
5. Plans and specifications for the replacement of the Plans & spec
HVAC system at the Library, Project No. 90-07, were Prj #90-07
approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise HVAC system
for bids.
6.
Plans and specifications for the sewer main line
Plans & spec
rehabilitation, Project No. 90-30, within the City's
Prj #90-30
southwest industrial area were approved and the City
Sewer Line
Clerk was directed to advertise for bids.
7.
For the past few months, contractor, Michelson &
Gym roof
Campbell has been renovating the Memorial Park
replacmt @
building. It was found that the gymnasium part of the
Mem Park
roof also leaks and needs immediate replacement.
Michelson &
Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the
Campbell
Municpipal Code, and since Michelson & Campbell has
performed 2/3 of the work, the contract was awarded to
them for an additional $16,950.
8.
At the January 21st meeting, Council authorized staff
Substation
to solicit informal bids for the manufacturing of
Switchboards
substation switchboards for the Azusa substation
Penguin Engr
additions. One bid was received. The contract was
Co.
awarded to Penguin Engineering Company in the amount of
$112,422 and its execution authorized.
9.
The Light and Water Department requested an
Lic Agmt w/
encroachment permit from the Santa Fe Railway Co. for
Santa Fe
permission to enter Santa Fe's right-of-way to
Railway Co.
construct overhead power lines. A License Agreement
between the City and the Railway Company was approved
and its execution authorized.
10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
11. Bids were opened in the City Clerk's Office on February Slauson Pk
11, 1991 for Slauson Park Multi -Court Lighting Project. Multi -Court
Four bids were received. The contract was awarded to Lighting
Raymor Electric Co., low bidder, in the amount of Raymor Elec
$21,989 and its execution authorized.
12. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a City Treas
balance of $19,139,897.93 as of January 31, 1991, was Financial
received and filed. Stmt
13. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City Res. #91-C2.
was 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 Convene as
8:38 P.M. CRA
02/19/91 PAGE FOUR
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:40 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AT 8:41 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:43 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE AS THE PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY AT 8:44 P.M.
,THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:46 P.M.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
NONE
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Reconvened
Convene as
IDA
Reconvened
Convene as
PFA
Reconvened
Ord./Spec.Res
Sched Items
PUBLIC HEARING - relating to weed abatement of certain Pub Hrg
vacant and unimproved parcels within the City of Azusa; said Weed Abatemt
abatement to be performed by Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read Hrg opened
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 31st and
February 7, 1991.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Testimony
stating that this is a weed abatement program Bruckner
conducted under contract by Los Angeles County Agricultural
Commissioner; further that this hearing is to hear testimony
in response to notices sent to those property owners in
violation of weed abatement laws.
Councilman Alexander requested advice from City Attorney Question
regarding a possible conflict of interest on acting on this Alexander
item as some of the parcels were in the vicinty of some
Councilmembers' residences.
City Attorney advised that there would be no conflict
unless it could be shown that there was an economic impact
on the property.
Councilman Stemrich asked why there were County addresses
on the list of properties to be abated.
Staff responded that the list is computer generated and
does not separate boundaries, further that the County
addresses bear no relationship to the City.
Testimony was solicited from the public but none received.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Councilman Naranjo asked what the hourly cost for the
abatement is and/or if there were rate changes.
Comments
City Atty
Question
Stemrich
Response
Bruckner
Hrg closed
Question
Naranjo
r. Dennis Vinopal, Supervising Agricultural Inspector, Testimony
ddressed the Hearing stating that there is no hourly rate D. Vinopal
or the abatement by the County and that cost is based upon
the work performed and the equipment used to clean up the
property. He further stated that they estimate one hundred
dollars per hour for a four man crew.
Councilman Naranjo stated that in the past some residents Testimony
have had to pay high costs for work that was not performed Naranjo
and that there were instances where the property owners
cleaned their lot and the County proceeded to clean the lot
again and charge the owner for the service.
02/19/91 PAGE FIVE
Councilman Dangleis requested a report on exact procedures
Testimony
followed by the County in order to prevent future problems.
Dangleis
Mr. Dennis Vinopal also addressed questions of Council
Comments
regarding what type of notice property owners receive and
D. Vinopal
how it is determined how much time the job will take, plus
costs. He stated that a declaration card is sent to
property owners and that the time and cost is determined by
the leadman or foreman of a crew sent by the County and they
the amount of work to be performed according to
'determine
code requirements.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and
Pub Hrg
unanimously carried by roll call to table action on Public
tabled for
Hearing until further information can be provided.
more info
PUBLIC HEARING - on General Plan Amendment No. 90-3,
Pub Hrg
proposed revision of the Housing Element.
Hag Element
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read
Hrg opened
the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 7, 1991.
Community Development Director Bruckner advised the Council Testimony
that this Public Hearing is being held for the adoption of Bruckner
an updated version of the Housing Element to the General
Plan. He stated that the Housing Element sets forth goals,
policies and objectives regarding the provisions of housing
for all segments of the population. It is mandated by the
State and is to be updated every five years. He further
advised that Ralph Castaneda & Associates were commissioned
to perform the update and also that the Planning Commission
has reviewed it at a Public Hearing and recommended adoption
of this Housing Element.
Mr. Castaneda addressed Council stating that the Housing Testimony
Element is part of the General Plan that has been required Castaneda
by the State since 1967 and consists of updated information
on housing needs with respect to existing residents, future
housing needs, land availability and a statement of goals,
objective and policies.
Testimony was solicited from the public but none received.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg closed
Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman GPA -90-3
Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Hag Element
General Plan Amendment No. GPA -90-3 as recommeded by Appvd
Planning Commission; further directing the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary documents.
PUBLIC HEARING - on application of City of Azusa for Pub Hrg
proposed zone change from CF to R2 and C2, Case No. Z-90-3, Z-90-3 & GPA
and General Plan Amendment from CF to M and CBD, 708-728 N. 90-5.
Dalton and 303-325 E. Foothill.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk Hrg opened
'read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 31, 1991
and also the affidavit of proof of posting said property on
January 31, 1991.
Community Development Director Bruckner advised Council that Testimony
the property was recently rezoned Community Facility in Bruckner
response to a need to look at the possibility of the Civic
Center expanding into this area. After several meetings the
City Council directed the Planning Commission and staff to
research the possibility of other rezoning options such as
R2. The Planning Commission recommended that this area be
rezoned back to R2 with the exception of the northeast
02/19/91 PAGE SIX
corner of Foothill and Dalton which would be rezoned to C2.
He further stated that a corresponding General Plan
Amendment from CF to M and CBD is requested.
Testimony was received from Mrs. Jessie Rivera O'Shea Testimony
property owner on Dalton, requesting that the property be J. O'Shea
rezoned back to R2 due to difficulties she has found in
obtaining loans on her property with the current CF zone.
No other testimony was received.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Hrg closed
Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Z-90-3 & GPA
unanimously carried by roll call to approved Zone Change Z- 90-5 Appvd
90-3, and General Plan Amendment GPA -90-5, as recommended by
the Planning Commission; further directing the City Attorney
to prepare the necessary documents.
PUBLIC HEARING - on application of Azusa Pacific University Pub Hrg
for establishment of a Specific Plan SP -2, Zone Change Z -9o- Establish SP
4 and General Plan Amendment 90-5, governing development of -2, Z-90-3 &
a private university, for property located at 901 E. Alosta GPA 90-5 APU
Avenue.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk Hrg opened
read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 31, 1991
and also the affidavit of proof of posting the property on
January 31, 1991.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council
stating that in 1983 Azusa Pacific University developed a
master plan for their development of the campus, this was
Dart of the development agreement adopted by the City.
ince then Azusa Pacific University wishes to develop
several dormitories seven stories high which the current
zone of C2 does not allow. APU requests to establish a SP2
zone, with a corresponding General Plan Amendment which
would accommodate the specific needs of the facility. This
action would continue the development master plan but allow
the construction of the seven story high dormitories.
Testimony was received from Mr. Hank Bode, Assistant to the
President, of Azusa Pacific University. He stated that due
to the rapid growth of the University since 1983 and the
anticipated growth in the future, there is a need for the
additional dormitories at the University. He requested that
the zone change be approved to allow this construction.
Testimony
Bruckner
Testimony
H. Bode
Testimony was
Zone Change
received from Mr. Art Morales in favor of this
General
Testimony
is very proud
and Plan Amendment.
to Azusa Pacific University
He stated that he
in
A. Morales
our City.
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman
Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to approve
lan
ecific Plan, Sp -2, Zone Change Z-90-4 and General Plan
endment GPA -90-5, for adoption concurrent with Generaln Amendment GPA -90-4, as recommended by the Planning
Commission; further directing the City Attorney to prepare
.the necessary documents.
PUBLIC HEARING - relating to adoption of an updated Water
Management Plan.
Hrg closed
SP -2, Z-90-
4 & GPA 90-5
APU
Appvd
Pub Hrg
Wtr Mngmt Pla
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk Hrg opened
read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said
hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 7, 1991.
02/19/91 PAGE SEVEN
Utilities Director Hsu addressed Council stating that the
Water Management Plan is required by State Law. He advised
that the Plan summarizes Azusa's water supply and
consumption data for the past five years, as well as
projections for the same over the next five years and also
the update of water management programs in the City.
Public testimony was solicited, but none received.
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman
Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to close the
Hearing-.
Testimony
Utilities
Director Hsu
Hrg closed
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Water Mngmt
unanimously carried by roll call to adopt the updated Urban Plan Appvd
Water Management Plan.
CONTINUED ITEM - The City of Azusa has been allocated
approximately $349,586 in federal CDBG funds for fiscal year
1991-92. Of this amount, $214,177 has been set aside by the
Community Development Commission for repayment of the
Section 108 Loan previously granted to the City and these
funds cannot be reallocated. The remaining $135,409 is
recommended to be allocated as follows:
Handyman Program.. ...• .$50,000
Street Improvements on Soldano
(1st St. to 11th St.) ........ $50,450
Program Administration ....... $34,959
City Administrator Caswell advised there will be an
additional $25,629, which will be added to the Street
Improvements on Soldano.
CDBG funds
Comments
City Admin
'Councilman Dangleis questioned whether there would be a Comments
conflict of interest regarding the street improvements on Dangleis
Soldano because he and Councilman Naranjo both reside on
that Street.
City Attorney advised that a conflict of interest would Comments
result only if there was a material financial effect on City Atty
their properties of 1% or ten thousand dollars.
It was determined that there would not be a material
financial effect on either Councilmembers' properties.
Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 91-C3
ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND SELECTING PROJECTS CDBG
FOR FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FY 1991-92
PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1991-1992.
Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to
waive further reading. Resolution passed and adopted by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Spec Call
It was consensus of Council to bring forward Item N -2a., Agenda items
feasibility report of turning Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel brought fwrd
Blvd. back to two-way streets, for discussion with Item G-2, Azusa/San
proposed resolution supporting the retention of Highway 39 Gabriel two
in the State Highway System. way street
01/19/91 PAGE EIGHT
Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding Discussion
these items since they are inter -related. It was then moved
by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously carried by roll call to table action on
resolution supporting the retention of Highway 39 in the
State Highway System pending the outcome of discussions
currently being held between staff and the State; further
that a in-house feasibility study be conducted regaridng
returning Azusa and San Gabriel back to two way streets.
'Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding Item G-10, Comments
Adjustment of Water Rates due to increased cost for purchase R. Legault
replacement, operating costs and the implementation of water Water rates
conservation. He questioned money amounts and replacement
issues.
Utilities Director Hsu responded that when the water that
is
Response
pumped from the ground has gone beyond the City's water
Hsu
rights it is then purchased from the Watermaster and since
the City's demand for water has been increasing yearly,
there are additional costs for buying replacement water.
Mr. Legault asked if this was due to the population increase
of. residents
Comments
and businesses and if so why the cost was not
passed on to them.
R. Legault
Utilities Director Hsu responded that the increase is due to
Response
population increase and increase in usage of water in City.
Hsu
Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding the usage
Discussion
and conservation of water in the City. It was noted that
paint con -
there has been an increase of about five percent in usage of
tainers &
water in the City and implementation of other programs might
marking pens
@stores
be needed in the future, but for now the City has a Water
Conservation Ordinance in effect and is being enforced.
'Mr.
Art Morales addressed this issue expressing his views
concerning water
Comments
conservation in the City. He suggested
that businesses
A. Morales
such as, laundromats and car washes install
recycling equipment, that grass be eliminated from medium
islands amd that decorative rock be used instead; further he
wondered whether the City could purchase the water rights
from Monrovia Nursery after they leave the City, and
finally, suggested that the City ask Lewis Homes to purchase
their
water from Glendora.
Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING
AND ESTABLISHING THE RATES TO
Res. #91-C1
BE CHARGED FOR WATER BY THE
CITY OF AZUSA.
Water Rates
Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
to waive further reading. 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 adoption of an ordinance based
Discussion
on the County of Los Angeles' law regarding aerosol paint
containers and marking pens being in
Proposed
stored areas viewable
but not accessible to the public. The idea is to
Ordinance
store
paint containers and marking pens away from positions from
storage of
aerosol
where they are easily accessible, thus helping to prevent
graffiti in the City. It
paint con -
was then moved by Councilman
Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously
tainers &
carried by roll call that the City Attorney be directed to
marking pens
@stores
prepare the proposed oridnance.
02/19/91 PAGE NINE
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Proclamation
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request of Keep Child-
BACAP Bay Area Citizens Against Pornography to prepare a hood Mem-
proclamation "Keep Childhood Memories Happy", in recognition ories Happy
of Victims of Pornography Week, May 5 through 11, 1991.
An extended discussion regarding the merits of giving County Plaque to
Supervisor Pete Schabarum a plaque commemorating his Supv
service on the Board of Supervisors and to the City. Schabarum
Negative observations were made by Mr. Art Morales who did Comments
not feel that Pete Schabarum deserved any recognition A. Morales
ad he felt that he did not adequately represent the
City of Azusa.
It was consensus of Council that some sort of
recognition
Plaque to
should be
provided because he did represent Azusa in the
Supv
First Supervisorial District. It was then
moved by
Schabarum
Mayor Moses,
seconded by Councilman Stemrich and
unanimously
appvd
carried by
roll call to prepare a plaque
for County
Supervisor
Pete Schabarum in appreciation for his services
to the City.
Moved by
Councilman Stemrich,
seconded by Councilman
Plaque to
Dangleis and unanimously carried
by roll call to prepare a
J. Handy
plaque for
Joe Handy in honor of
his Both birthday and for
80th
services to
the community.
Birthday
Chief of Police Nelson addressed Council with an update Update on
regarding the American National Veterans solicitors. He American
advised that the City Administrator sent a letter to them National
stating that their business license was on suspension Veterans
pending revocation hearing. The Azusa Police Department COP Nelson
is enforcing this action.
Councilman Stemrich requested that conditional use permit Appeal CUP
No. 90-23 and precise plan No. 90-263 for the property #90-23 &
located at 792 E. Alosta be appealed and scheduled for PP #90-263
Public Hearing before Council since this item is of public Stemrich
importance. These items were approved by the Planning
Commission on January 30, 1991.
Councilman Dangleis requested that precise plan No. 90-265 Appeal PP
regarding a fueling station in the vicinity of the landfill, #90-265
be appealed and scheduled for Public Hearing before Council Dangleis
since this item is of public importance.
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd
COUNCIL AT 10:05 P.M. w/Cncl
Councilman/Director Alexander offered a resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C4
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Bess
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON FEBRUARY
19, 1991, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54956.9(b).
Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, 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: 10:06 P.M.
02/19/91 PAGE TEN
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened
10:32 P.M.
Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by 4 Adjourn
Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried to
adjourn.
,IME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:32 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-05
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2459
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