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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 20, 1991 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 20p 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. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the Call to Order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Geoffrey Craig, Director of Finance, Invocation City of Azusa, in absence of Reverend Flagg. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Caswell, Assistant City Administrator Garcia, Director of Utilities 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, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Water Utility Superintendent Bowcock, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Plaque to Mrs. Eva Subia for Plaque to donating over 1,000 hours of service to the Crime Prevention Eva Subia Unit at the Police Department. Discussion was held regarding all of the volunteers who Disc re: donate many hours to various City departments and the amount volunteers of money they have saved the City. It was consensus of Council that staff report on the Prop recogntn possibility of having a Volunteer Recognition Night for nite fr vo- attendance by Council, citizens and the volunteers in order lunteers rfrd to thank them formally. to staff PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. tMr. Art Morales requested an update on the Zacatecas Village A. Morales nd was advised that Sarah Flores, Supervisor Antonovich's Zacatecas hief Deputy, had been in contact with staff and that she Village would try to expedite the process. Mrs. Eleanor Post addressed the Council requesting support E. Post against the opening of a low-level radioactive waste oppose dump facility in Ward Valley, thirteen miles from the Colorado in Ward Vly River, and presented a resolution for their consideration. Mayor Moses offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE FACILITY IN WARD VALLEY Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES 'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mr. Armando Camarena, of the Azusa Alumni Association, presented awards to various volunteers for their assistance in the First Annual Cinco de Mayo, Fiesta de Azusa activities. He thanked the Council, staff, members of the business community who donated time and money, and all individuals for their involvement and advised that the event had been a successful one. That through funds raised they are able to award scholarships to deserving students, both from Azusa and Gladstone High Schools. Various individuals involved in the event spoke and thanked the Council and staff for their assistance. Mr. Robert Bowcock, newly appointed Water Utility Superintendent, was introduced to the Council and the audience. Res. #91-C45 opposing dev of low- level radio- active waste facility A. Camarena presented awards to vo- lunteers Cinco de Mayo event Intro B. Bowcock Mr. Henry Garcia, newly appointed Assistant City Intro H. Administrator, was introduced to the Council and the Garcia audience. Mr. Garcia said a few words in appreciation to the Council. Mr. Henry Avila addressed the Council complaining of the H. Avila rental property registration system. He did not feel that rental reg a single family home rental fell into this category, and if system so, that all privately owned homes should go through the complaints process. Mrs. Betty Wertz addressed the Council and announced that B. Wertz the San Gabriel Valley Community Forum was holding a meeting mtg @ Aud relative to the drought in the Civic Auditorium on May 30th 5/30 re: at 7:30 P.M. and requested the Council and all residents to drought attend. Mrs. Wertz was advised that the Council had a prior commitment, a joint meeting with the Planning Commission on that date. Mrs. Camille DiMascio addressed the Council relative to a public nuisance abatement case in the County area, located at 16618 Laxford; said property abuts mobile home park on West Arrow Highway and is causing health and safety problems to the residents at the mobile home park. She requested any assistance the Council could afford, as correspondence to the County has been fruitless, to date. It was consensus of Council that staff coordinate Mrs. DiMascio's attendance at a meeting to be held with Council and Supervisor Antonovich; further that staff be directed to follow up on communications that were sent to the County on this problem and to advise Sarah Flores of the property in question. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council complaining of pornographic videos being displayed at AV Video, which were accessible to children. Community Improvement staff was directed to investigate the - allegation. 05/20/91 PAGE TWO C. DiMascio pub nuis prob in County area near mobile pk Rfrd to staff R. Legault AV Video complaint Rfrd to staff Mrs. Mary Slaughter addressed the Council complaining that she was denied an eight day extension in order to pay her utility bill. She advised that she is on disability and receives compensation monthly; further that the Utility Company only allows a $2.00 discount, which she felt was inadequate. She also commented on problems with her landlord whom she alleged discriminated against all ethnic backgrounds. Her problems were referred to staff for reconciliation and further the Mayor announced that if she did not receive her extension he would pay her late fees. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that no time limit would be set for presentation by Mr. McJunkin and his speakers relating to a Day Labor Center. M. Slaughter req extension utility bill Rfrd to staff Extend time fr Citizens for a Btr Azusa Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed this item advising the research J. McJunkin that his group, Citizens for a Better Azusa, had done Day labor relating to the day labor center and the problems facing center Edgewood Center because of the workers congregating there. Mr. Noe Falcon addressed the issue advising that residents Comments in the vicinity of Edgewood Center are fearful to shop there N. Falcon since so many vagrants congregate there looking for work and just generally standing around and making cat calls at women shoppers. He presented a petition signed by 1300 residents in support of a day labor center in the City. General discussion was held between the Council and members Discussion of the group relating to this issue. Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the labor center item stating Comments that she had contacted many cities who have such a center. S. Galletta ,The best one in her estimation, was the one in the City of Brea. She expounded on the methods of operation, police involvement and other aspects pertinent to the center. General discussion held relating to insurance liability, if Discussion documented and undocumented workers were in the program; that women were also placed at the Brea center for domestic duties, and other items of its operation. Mrs. Galletta went on to state that a site would be Comments necessary and possibly the use of a trailer for an office, S. Galletta as well as tables and chairs and the area needed to be completely fenced in. She asked that the City pilot the program for one year and if found feasible, to continue, and if not, to abandon it. Council discussion relating to the fact that insurance costs Discussion were very high; what specific site did the group have in mind; the fact that moving the workers from Edgewood Center to another location would not alleviate the problem; and that the City should not be involved in such an undertaking, as it was not a City function; that the need was evident to find these workers jobs and to stop their congregation at the Edgewood Center. t this time, Agenda Item N -2a was brought forward for Item N -2a discussion. brt frwrd Councilman Stemrich then read a letter from BFI advising Trailer frm that they would donate a trailer for such an undertaking to BFI to Azusa the Azusa Group at a cost of $1.00 per year, with compliance group for day to City regulations and certain requirements of BFI with labor center respect to insurance coverage, etc. This information was presented to Mrs. Galletta. 05/20/91 PAGE THREE Further discussion was held between the Council, Mr. MCJunkin and Mrs. Galletta. Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander lauded the group for their involvement; Councilman Stemrich advised that the Library was in need of a Children's Librarian, which could not get funding, and he could not see spending funds for a day labor center when the need for the librarian was still in existence. After further discussion, wherein Councilmen Naranjo and Dangleis stated their reasons why such a center was not feasible, and Councilman Stemrich stating that he would not allocate any funds for this endeavor until a Children's Librarian was hired, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call that the City work in conjunction with the Citizens for a Better Azusa. That the group report on the procurement of a site for the trailer; evaluation of costs for the program; and that information from Brea be made available to the Council for their perusal. Councilmen Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call vote with the exception of Item G-5, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda; further that Councilman Alexander abstained on Item G-10. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 6, 1991, were approved as written. Discussion City to work w/Azusa Group Cons Cal appvd, G-5 Spec Call, G- 10 abstntn by Alexander Min appvd License Agreement between Santa Fe Railway Company and Lic Agmt w/ the City to allow the installation of underground Santa Fe RR conduits and cables under the tracks on Angeleno Avenue was approved and its execution authorized. Project No. 90-05, roof replacement of the City Library, was accepted as complete, by Coast Roofing Company, to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector. Additional charges for a 20 year warranty in the amount of $1,800 and Change Order of $2,431 necessaary to remodify the roof drainage was also approved. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. 4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS NAME STATUS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE M. Thompson, Park Maintenance Worker 05/05/91 05/20/91 PAGE FOUR Notice of Completion Proj 90-05 Pers Items Step inc./ perm status Appointments Promotions A. Lawson -Bragg Step 3 05/21/91 R. Delgadillo Step 2 05/12/91 R. Martinez PermStat/Step 3 05/21/91 R. Morales Step 2 05/06/91 D. Ramirez PermStat 04/16/91 NEW APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE M. Thompson, Park Maintenance Worker 05/05/91 05/20/91 PAGE FOUR Notice of Completion Proj 90-05 Pers Items Step inc./ perm status Appointments Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION NONE TO REPORT 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM EFFECTIVE Terminations Spec Call 6. Memorial Park gym and locker room renovation was Notice of accepted as complete by Mickelson and Campbell, in Completion compliance with the contract. The Mayor was Mem'1 Pk ' authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the gym City Clerk directed to have same recorded. Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same 7. The outdoor multi -court lighting project at Slauson Notice of Park was accepted as complete by the contractor, Completion Raymor Elctric Co., in compliance with the contract. Slauson Pk The Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of lighting Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. 8. Project No. 90-03, median beautification at Gladstone Notice of Street/Cerritos Avenue and Citrus Avenue/Alosta Avenue, Completion was accepted as complete by the contractor L. Barrios Proj 90-03 Associates, pursuant to the plans and specifications. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. 9. Staff was directed to prepare a Proclamation Proclo for commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the 25th Anniv Azusa/Zacatecas Sister City Program, June 1, 1991. sister City 10. DentiCare, the City's dental insurance carrier, advised that their Indemnity Plan was not in compliance with ' the State Insurance Regulations and therefore could no longer be offered. A substitute plan through Cal Group was provided in the interim. Five proposals were received and after review by representatives from employee groups, Dental Health Services, Plan C-3 was selected. The plan was approved and its execution authorized. 11. City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of $21,732,788.15 as of April 30, 1991, was received and filed. 12. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: Dental Agmt Dental Health services City Treas Fin Stmnt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s91 -C46 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 91-C47 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as 1AT 9:25 P.M. CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:22 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. 05/20/91 PAGE FIVE 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 Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #91-05 ACCEPTING THE PENAL CODE REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE training SELECTION AND TRAINING STANDARDS OF PUBLIC SAFETY standards fr DISPATCHERS. dispatchers Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #91-06 ADDING SECTION 15.08.115 AND AMENDING SECTION 15.08.120 OF Nuis abate - THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NUISANCE ABATEMENT COST ment costs LIENS AND COLLECTIONS Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C48 DENYING THE APPEAL OF APPLICANT GEORGE YEH/ECONOLODGE AND denying appl DENYING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-90-267 Econolodge Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 91-050 EXTENDING THE TIME FOR UTILIZATION OF A ROADWAY OVER THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER FOR ROCK PROCESSING PURPOSES ,Prior to taking action on this item, Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this issue and asked if the roadway was sprayed with oil based material and was advised that it was vegetable in nature. He then stated that he was opposed to the adoption of the resolutions. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: 05/20/91 PAGE SIX Res. #91-C49 crtfyng Neg Dec for ex- tension of time fr rdwy (Owl Rock) 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 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8626 EXTENDING THE TIME FOR UTILIZATION OF A ROADWAY OVER THE SAN GABRIEL RIVER FOR ROCK PROCESSING PURPOSES 'Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SCHEDULED ITEMS DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on the application of SFL Partners/Melad Girgis, to allow operation of a mini -market as a drive-in business, on the property located at 792 E. Alosta Ave., Case No. C-90-23 and P-90-263. The Mayor declared the Hearing reopened. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this issue and advised that the applicant has withdrawn his application to ABC for the sale of beer and wine at the market and that approval of the conditional use permit and precise plan, ,with conditions was recommended. Discussion ensued and City Attorney apprised the Council that if the CUP was approved that a condition would be added to prevent the sale of alcohol without an amendment by the City Council. Res. #91-C49 extending time for Owl Rock Sched. Items Cont Pub Hrg C-90-23 & P- 90-263 SFL Prtnrs/M. Girgis Hrg reopened Testimony Bruckner Discussion Mr. Art Morales questioned whether or not an existing Comments business with an ABC license could move his business and the A. Morales ABC license to this location and he was advised that this could not be done. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appl denied unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and appv of CUP approve conditional use permit and precise plan of design & Prec Plan with conditions, and direct the City Attorney to prepare the SFL Prtnrs necessary documents. It was consensus of Council to recess for five minutes. Recess TIME OF RECESS: 10:38 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:44 P.M. Reconvened CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Ed-pac Drive -In Cont Pub Hrg Theatre to allow operation of an existing swap meet with C90-21, P -90 - reduced parking and vendor stall and aisle size, C-90-21, P- 188 & V-90-10 90-188 and V-90-10, for property located at 675 East Ed-Pac Foothill Blvd. Councilman Alexander brought forward Item N -3a, since he Item N -3a felt his item would make the Continued Public Hearing a moot brt frwrd point. 05/20/91 PAGE SEVEN Councilman Alexander requested consideration of revoking Consideration Chapter 19.80 of the Municipal Code, which deals with swap of revoking meets, flea markets and similar uses. He felt that the Chap 19.80 definitions of these uses were too broad and he felt that it should be studied further and re -written and until such time that this section be revoked. Councilman Stemrich voiced his concern relating to the fact Comments that Ed-Pac Theatres had requested to continue their item Stemrich --to the June 3rd meeting, however, there was a court reporter in the audience. He wondered if Councilman Alexander had spoken to Mr. Davidson, attorney for Ed-Pac, relating to revoking this Municipal Code Section, and if that was the reason for the court reporter's presence at the meeting. Councilman Alexander advised that he was discussing the Comments statute in question. Alexander Mr. Lawrence Davidson addressed the Council and advised that Comments the court reporter was present, because he was not sure if Atty David - the Council would, in fact, continue the Hearing. son (Ed-Pac) Councilman Alexander then made the motion to revoke Chapter Revoke Chap 19.80 of the Municipal Code, which was seconded by Mayor 19.80 Moses. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Ed-Pac Hrg and unanimously carried by roll call to continue Ed-Pac cont to 6/3 Theatres Public Hearing to the meeting of June 3rd. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Ana and Albert Villasenor for Pub Nuis Appl property declared a public nuisance located at 113 N. Villasenor Cerritos Ave., Case No. 91-425-M. 91-425-M Prior to giving testimony on this matter, Deputy City Clerk Oath & Testi- Lara administered the Oath to Community Improvement Manager mony Rudisel Rudisel. He stated that the property was declared a public nuisance due to an illegally converted garage being used as an additional rental unit. The owners are not appealing the numerous other violations found on the property but are appealing a portion of the order to abate requiring removal of the bathroom from the garage. Staff felt that should the bathroom remain a continuing enforcement problem would occur. Deputy City Clerk Lara administed the Oath to Mr. Albert Oath & Testi- Villasenor who stated that the garage was never intended mony A. for living quarters, his tenants allowed that to happen. He Villasenor requested that he be allowed to retain the bathroom in the garage as it did not hamper the garage in any way. Ms. Louella Hall, Century 21 Realtor, was administered the Oath & Testi- Oath and she advised that the value of the property would be mony L. enhanced if the bathroom could remain in the garage. Hall Discussion held regarding the fact that no permit had been Discussion aken out when the bathroom was installed and other aspects f the issue. 9 Mr. David Sieger, neighbor of the property in question, was Oath & Testi- also administered the Oath and he advised that no bathroom mony D. in a garage could enhance the value of property. He advised Sieger that in any given week, there are between 14 to 17 people living at the location. He requested that the bathroom be removed, in order to prevent more people living at the site. General discussion was held. Discussion 05/20/91 PAGE EIGHT Ms. Louella Hall again addressed the Council stating that Comments the only request they had was to retain the bathroom in the L. Hall garage. That the present tenants were moving and that this condition as it exists now would not occur again. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and confirm the order to abate, directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary document; further that City Attorney costs be levied to the owner. 'Agenda items dealing with waivers for use of City buildings and services were deemed to be in the purview of the Screening Committee; however, Pastor Tom Dunn wished to address Council regarding his request for a block party. He was advised to contact the City Administrator in the morning to discuss his request. Appl denied Items dealing w/fee waivers to go to Screening Com T. Dunn addsd issue It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Fee waivers Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to rfrd to Cty refer waiver of fees and service requests to the City Admin Administrator and the Screening Committee. Mr. Armando Camarena addressed the Council requesting that A. Camarena the City donate $5,000 for the Second Annual Cinco de Mayo, req for funds Fiesta de Azusa celebration and in-kind services from various City Departments. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Rfrd to Bdgt unanimously carried by roll call to refer request to the Sessions Budget Sessions; further that Mr. Camarena present financial records of the Alumni Association for Council perusal. CALL ITEMS Spec Call ,SPECIAL Mr. Art Morales addressed item dealing with landscaping A. Morales permits for D & D Development. He questioned some of the comments on language in the agreement between the Developer and Caltrans D&D Dvlpmnt which involves City participation. His concerns were lndscape agmt responded to by Community Development Director Bruckner. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Agmt w/Cal- Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve trans & D & D Landscape Agreement between the State of California, D & D Devlpmnt appv Development and the City and authorize its execution. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL 0th Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Use of Senior unanimously carried by roll call that Senior Transportation van on 7/13 van be allowed for use by seniors to the Santa Fe Dam for a booth req to "Welcome Home Troops" celebration on July 13th; further that Pks & Rec request for use of booths be referred to the Parks and Comm Recreation Commission. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Proclo for unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to M. Robertson repare a Proclamation for Malcolm Robertson of Azusa acific University for his 43 years of dedicated service. The Mayor advised that each year the City selects a nominee Sr Citizen for the "Older American Recognition" sponsored by Los honorees Angeles County. The nominee is honored at a special function at the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room. He requested support of this event and asked that all nominees be honored at the City's Golden Days celebration. 05/20/91 PAGE NINE It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Rfrd to Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the Gldn Days matter to the Golden Days Committee. Comm Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Free trade unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to w/Mexico prepare a resolution supporting free trade with Mexico. Councilman Stemrich discussed methods of disposing of motor Disposal oil. Apparently, many residents are having difficulties of motor oil disposing of used oil and other items. He discussed possibility of contacting Brackett Field to ascertain how they solve their problem. Councilman Dangleis program for all wast the Council and City It was consensus of staff and if the pr, program in the City. advised that OSCO, in Azusa, has a Discussion a disposal and presented brochures for Administrator from that company. Council that the matter be referred to OSCO proposl Dgram found feasible to initiate such a rfrd to staff Even though item dealing with presentation of a trailer to Mr. Jim McJunkin and the Citizens for a Better Azusa had been discussed, Mr. Art Morales wished to address the matter. He did not understand why this group needed a trailer in the first place for the day labor center. The workers do not have a trailer now, and everyone knows where to pick them up for day work. He felt that these people should congregate at the City parking lot on 6th and Azusa Avenue. Councilman Alexander discussed the possibility of discussing business and financial matters at every meeting; that every item be reviewed by staff to determine budget implementations prior for Council review, with the exception of agenda items proposed by Council. He felt that by _ doing so the Council would act more like a corporation, which it is, and it would afford the Council to make more sound decisions relating to financial matters. He felt that more budget sessions during the course of the year should be held to go over profit and loss and financial investments. It was consensus of Council that the matter be referred to the City Administrator for investigation. Comments A. Morales trailer fr day labor center Disc bus & financial matters Rfrd to staff Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Moses apptd Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that Mayor to Fthl Moses be appointed as the delegate to the Foothill Transit Transit Zone Zone, replacing Councilman Naranjo who requested to be relieved of that position due to other commitments. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT CRA convened AGENCY AT 11:43 P.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-051 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess HE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MAY 20, 991. Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Stemrich 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 05/20/91 PAGE TEN J TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:44 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 11:58 P.M. AT Reconvened Moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by CRA adj Cncl Councilman/Director Alexander and unanimously carried to adj to 5/30 adjourn the Agency and to adjourn the City Council meeting Lib Aud to Thursday, May 30th, 7:00 P.M. in the Library Auditorium. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:59 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-052 ,NEXT ORDINANCE NO, 91-07 1 05/20/91 PAGE ELEVEN