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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 17, 1991 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 17, 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 Director of Finance Craig, as the Invocation scheduled Reverend was not in attendance. 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, Police Chief Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, Water Utility Superintendent Bowcock, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara, Administrative Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial It was consensus of Council that a Plaque be prepared for Plaque to be Sigler Cook to be presented at a later meeting; further that preprd for Don Clark and Bob Fry, past Councilmen, be acknowledged in S. Cook ltrs some manner, as they are both in ill health. to D. Clark, by roll call B. Fry PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Art Morales advised the community that Zacatecas Village A. Morales project was being researched. He spoke about the shuttle Zacatecas landings at Edwards Air Force Base and heartily recommended Village & everyone attending. He further advised that the New Harvest oth comments Christian Fellowship held their function at Slauson Park and it was well received. Mr. Jesse DeVita requested that his item relating to rental J. DeVita 'property registration be removed from the Agenda. not @ mtg Mr. Ronald Legault thanked Utilities Director Hsu for R. Legault expediting the replacement lights at the underpass on Azusa thanks to Avenue. L&W Dept The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, G-3, 8 Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call 12, removed; vote with the exception of Items G-3, G-8 and G-12, which G-2, 7, 10, were removed from the Agenda; Items G-2. G-5, G-7, G-10, G- 13 & 17 Spec 13 and G-17, which were considered under the special Call Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the adjourned regular meeting of May Min appvd 30th and the regular meeting of June 3rd, 1991, were approved as written. 2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 3. REMOVED FROM AGENDA Removed 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 R. Lemon Step 3 06/19/91 A. Muhlethaler Step 5 06/01/91 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE R. Schmidt, Police Officer Trainee pending D. Morrison, Police Dispatcher pending PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT TERMINATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE ' NONE TO REPORT 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 6. Routine Blanket Purchase orders over $5,000 for the Blanket P.O. Fiscal Year 1991-92 were approved as submitted. appvd 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 8. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA Removed 9. The City has received a request from the Middle Mid Mngmnt Management employees (excluding Police) to be req to be represented for the purposes of collective bargaining bargaining by a new employee organization entitled, "Middle unit Management Association" (MMA). The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C60 ACKNOWLEDGING THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (MMA) Mid Mngmt AS THE RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION FOR ALL MIDDLE recgnized MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES EXCLUDING SWORN POLICE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 11. Christopher Fairclough, Line Mechanic Helper, received Ind Lv C. approval for an extension of industrial leave to July Fairclough 26, 1991. 12. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA Removed 13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 06/17/91 PAGE TWO 14. The Community Development Department has utilized the professional services of Richard A. Lara to act as Hearing Officer in public nuisance hearings since January 1991. This service is very specialized and staff has not been able to locate a comparable service offered by any other vendor. An agreement for Fiscal Year 1991-92 was approved and its execution authorized. 15. City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of $22,781,218.80 as of May 31, 1991, was received and filed. ' 16. The Transportation Fund purchased the vacant property on Dalton Avenue across from the Auditorium for the purpose of a parking lot for the City's dial -a -ride and fixed route vehicles. The parking lot has proved to be unusable for these vehicles as the turning radius is too small for even the smaller buses. Therefore, space is being leased from the National Guard Armory for the buses. The Los Angeles County Transportation Commission has advised that the City cannot hold property for a parking lot and lease property for the same purpose. As a result the Transportation Fund is offering the property to other City Funds for possible purchase. Approval was given for the purchase of the lot by the Light Fund at a price of $179,986; said transaction to be completed by June 30, 1991. 17. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Agmt w/ R. A. Lara City Treas Fin Stmnt Lt Fnd purch lot across frm Aud Spec Call 18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #91-C62 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT AND Free Trade UTILIZATION OF A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE w/Mexico UNITED STATES, CANADA AND MEXICO ' 19. A resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C63 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. It was consensus of Council that the Special Call Items be brought forward and handled at this time. The San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District has announced that the California Department of Water Resources will only release 20% of the water the District has requested from the State Water project. Therefore, implementation of Phase II Water Conservation Program, is scheduled for August 1, 1991. Customers will have to reduce consumption by 10% of the amount consumed for the same month the prior year of 1990. Lengthy discussion was held regarding this matter; that we do have water, but that we are bound by the Water Conservation Ordinance; that having customers use 10& less water than the prior year is not equitable, as their family status may have increased. Spec Call brt frwrd Water Con- servation Phase II discussion 'Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and advised that this Comments matter should be thoroughly discussed, as the residents need A. Morales to be aware of the ramifications. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Staff review Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call fr othr op - that City Attorney review the Ordinance for other options tions & more that can be taken and that staff also present more details details on the proposed 10% consumption decrease and provide other alternatives for Council perusal. 06/17/91 PAGE THREE Contract renewal between the City and the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society for animal control licensing and collection for Fiscal Year 1991-92 was then discussed. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this matter and felt that the San Gabriel Humane Society was not doing a good job; that the City should return to having its own Humane Shelter as we did in the past. Council discussion was held regarding contracting with the County for this service. Councilman Stemrich advised that this morning there were two dogs blocking traffic along Foothill Blvd., that a San Gabriel Valley Humane truck was proceeding in the opposite direction; viewed the scene and did not stop. Chief of Police Nelson addressed this issue stating that the agreement tonight had to do with licensing not with the contract for humane services. He advised that having our own shelter would be cost prohibitive and labor intensive and that it loses money for the City. He,further, advised that he had comparison studies for humane services from both the County and San Gabriel Valley Humane; that the County is more costly and the services are less that those currently provided by San Gabriel Humane. With regard to Councilman Stemrich's complaint about the dogs on Foothill Blvd., that the animal control officer was responding to an injured animal call and that takes precedence over stray animals. He did return for the strays but could not locate them; further that data concerning this call would be provided to Council. Discussion was then held regarding the licensing of dogs and ,that our revenues are down from prior years, and that primarily our licensing fees are not cost effective and are lower than any city in the San Gabriel Valley. Mr. Ron Legault again addressed this issue and stated that possibly we could merge with other cities for this service. Licnsng agmt w/San Gabr Vly Humane Comments R. Legault Discussion Comments Stemrich Response Nelson our own Hum shltr & dog probs on Fthill Discussion Comments R. Legault It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Agmt appvd Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the licensing agreement with San Gabriel Valley Humane and authorize its execution. In the course of installing the sewer main in the alley between San Gabriel and Angeleno from First to Ashby, a large number of undocumented house laterals were encountered, which had to be replaced by the contractor thus adding additional costs to the contract price. Additional payment of $144,000 on the Sewer Improvements, Phase I, was requested. Councilman Stemrich requested further explanation on these costs as he felt they were extremely high. City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed this issue stating that 85 undocumented laterals had been found that needed to be replaced; that some were boot -legged and some were encased ,in concrete; that the record keeping of the past was practically non-existent. He further stated that the same problems are being found in Phase II of this project on Soldano Avenue. He reminded the Council that the sewer system is between 50 and 60 years old and that apparently, records were not kept as they should have been. Added costs on sewer proj Phase I Comments Stemrich Response Abbaszadeh re: undocu- mented late- rals It was then moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Added costs Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to appvd approve the added expenditure of $144,000 for the sewer improvements, Phase I. 06/17/91 PAGE FOUR The City has need for additional Proposition A Local Return Prop A funds funds with which to operate its fixed route transit system. to be purchd Several cities in the County have excess Proposition A funds frm La Puente for sale at discounted prices. An Assignment Agreement with the City of La Puente was presented for Azusa to purchase $300,000 in Proposition A funds at a cost of $174,000. A budget transfer, consisting of a loan from the Light Fund is also requested. Councilman Stemrich needed clarification on this expenditure Comments and why we are over -budget on this program. City Stemrich Administrator responded to questions posed by the Council. Finance Director Craig advised that these funds would be for Comments a two year period, and that hopefully, Proposition C funds Craig would become available in the near future. City Attorney Thorson then advised of the lawsuit relating Comments to the Proposition C funds and the reason why these funds Thorson have not been available. Some concerns relative to the Agreement were discussed and Discussion staff advised that the agreement was just a draft and some areas need to be amended. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Assignment Agreement with La Puente for Proposition A funds and that staff prepare a report evaluating the entire transportation program for Council perusal. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed item relating to negotiating an agreement with Monrovia Nursery for the acquisition of property at 600 E. Sierra Madre, for proposed construction 'of a 5 million gallon water reservoir. He requested that the term "quitclaim" be explained and also wondered if Monrovia Nursery would help the City with the construction of the reservoir; he further wondered if Monrovia was receiving water at a cut rate. Staff and Council responded to his queries, stating that Monrovia Nursery will be giving the City the property with certain provisions; therefore staff must negotiate with them relating to these provisions in order to reach an equitable agreement. Appv purch of Prop A funds & rpt on program Monrovia Nursery agmt for reservoir site comments R. Legault It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Staff to nego Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to tiate w/Mon- direct staff to meet and negotiate a formal agreement rovia Nursry between the City and Monrovia Nursery, after which the agreement will be presented to Council for action. The City has received a request from the sworn Middle Sworn Mid Management employees of the Police Department to be Mngmt req represented for the purposes of collective bargaining by a for bargng new employee organization entitled, "Azusa Police Management unit Association" (APMA). Councilman Stemrich advised that he did not wish to discuss the item relating to Police Middle Management employees that he had not meant to pull it from the Consent Calendar, he then offered the Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACKNOWLEDGING THE AZUSA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (APMA) AS THE RECOGNIZED EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION FOR SWORN POLICE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT 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: 06/17/91 PAGE FIVE Item not discussed Res. #91-C61 Sworn Mid Mngmt rcgnzd AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Agenda Item Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to bring brt frwrd forward Agenda Item N -2e at this time. re: Rent Control Ord Councilman Stemrich discussed article relating to Santa of Santa Monica's rent control Ordinance which was upheld in the Monica Appellate Court. He felt that rent control should be initiated in the City in three phases: 1st phase mobile home parks and senior complexes; 2nd phase apartment complexes and the 3rd phase single family residences. Discussion was held regarding the legality of establishing Discussion rent control in these three phases. Further discussion was held regarding increases that have been levied at mobile home parks for street improvements and street lighting that outweighed the increases in the rent. Mrs. Camille DiMascio addressed this issue and stated that she was thankful to the Council and Community Development Director Bruckner for assisting her and other mobile home park residents with their problems. She advised that mobile home parks also have to pay property taxes for their awnings, shed and skirting and other taxes. That the residents are tired of having to pay all these "pass through" taxes too for any improvements or maintenance that is done to the parks. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that the City Attorney and staff expeditiously prepare a detailed report 'on the possibility of rent control and having an Ordinance that could be enacted using the three phases as stipulated above, to be accomplished within a three year period. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:37 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:51 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. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Comments C. DiMascio Rpt on rent control rfrd to Cty Atty & staff Convene as CRA Reconvened No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Resolution dealing with a loan from the Light Fund for the Lt Fnd loan urposes of repurchasing the Casden property was referred to fr Casden to Closed Session. Closed Sess Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C64 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-412, AS MODIFIED, amend CUP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1830 AZUSA AND SAN GABRIEL CANYON C-412 ROAD (APPLICANT: PROGRESSIVE BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION) Buddhist Assoc 06/17/91 PAGE SIX The "Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982" allows for Mello -Roos the creation of special assessment districts to cover the Comm Fac cost of Public Safety services. The steps necessary to assess dist establish the District have been taken. Resolutions were discussion prepared and a Public Hearing will be held in July. Finance Director Craig addressed this issue advising of the Comments creation of this assessment district; that it would deal Craig with D&D Homes, Andrews Homes and Lewis Homes. Each home would be assessed $144.00 per year, per home to for the services they will receive. Petitions have been received from the landowners for the establishment of this district and have paid the costs attendant to it. Discussion was held between the Council on this assessment Discussion and that if other cities do not have this assessment then people would rather move there than to Azusa. Marianne Goodkind, Attorney with Burke, Williams and Comments Sorensen, addressed this issue and answered questions posed Atty Good - by Council. kind Attorney Goodkind then went on to explain how the figure of $144.00 was reached and that this figure would be escalated by the C.P.I. annually. That if other developments, after the initial three mentioned above, were to come into the City that these developments would have to be annexed to the District. Lengthy discussion was held regarding this district and the Discussion feasibility of same; that home owners might object to this district once they have moved in and want to disband the district. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this issue advising that one of the conditions of approval for the Andrews Homes was that they be in this Mello -Roos District; that if the District were not approved then the Planning Commission would have to go back to Andrews Homes and amend the conditions for that development. He went on to state that this type of district is an advantageous tool to bring about improvements that are necessary for the establishment of new developments. That this the wave of the future and that many cities are using this. Further discussion ensued relating to this district and if all new developments would have to be included. 06/17/91 PAGE SEVEN Comments Bruckner Discussion Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STENRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. #91-08 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE AZUSA amendng MC MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 11.75, ENTITLED MOBILE Mobile source SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION air pollution reduction 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 The "Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982" allows for Mello -Roos the creation of special assessment districts to cover the Comm Fac cost of Public Safety services. The steps necessary to assess dist establish the District have been taken. Resolutions were discussion prepared and a Public Hearing will be held in July. Finance Director Craig addressed this issue advising of the Comments creation of this assessment district; that it would deal Craig with D&D Homes, Andrews Homes and Lewis Homes. Each home would be assessed $144.00 per year, per home to for the services they will receive. Petitions have been received from the landowners for the establishment of this district and have paid the costs attendant to it. Discussion was held between the Council on this assessment Discussion and that if other cities do not have this assessment then people would rather move there than to Azusa. Marianne Goodkind, Attorney with Burke, Williams and Comments Sorensen, addressed this issue and answered questions posed Atty Good - by Council. kind Attorney Goodkind then went on to explain how the figure of $144.00 was reached and that this figure would be escalated by the C.P.I. annually. That if other developments, after the initial three mentioned above, were to come into the City that these developments would have to be annexed to the District. Lengthy discussion was held regarding this district and the Discussion feasibility of same; that home owners might object to this district once they have moved in and want to disband the district. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed this issue advising that one of the conditions of approval for the Andrews Homes was that they be in this Mello -Roos District; that if the District were not approved then the Planning Commission would have to go back to Andrews Homes and amend the conditions for that development. He went on to state that this type of district is an advantageous tool to bring about improvements that are necessary for the establishment of new developments. That this the wave of the future and that many cities are using this. Further discussion ensued relating to this district and if all new developments would have to be included. 06/17/91 PAGE SEVEN Comments Bruckner Discussion Mr. Ron Legault addressed this issue questioning the Comments annexation process of new developments and who the costs are R. Legault passed on to. His questions were responded to by Attorney Goodkind. After further discussion, Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #91-C65 CALIFORNIA, RECEIVING PETITION FOR INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS rec Petition FOR A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT (POLICE SERVICES) for initia- tion of pro - Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to ceedings for waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and Comm Fac Dist adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES STEMRICH NONE Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #91-C66 CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY declaring FACILITIES DISTRICT AND TO LEVY A SPECIAL TAX TO PAY FOR intention to CERTAIN PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES IN AND FOR PROPOSED establish a COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 91-1 (POLICE SERVICES) OF Comm Fac Dist THE CITY OF AZUSA Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Attorney advised that this was just the first step in Pub Hrg will the establishment of this district. That a Public Hearing be held on would be held in July and ultimately the decision made at Comm Fac Dist that time, whether or not to establish the district. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed fees and charges for various Pub Hrg City services for which users make a direct payment fees & chgs proportionate to the service rendered. for svcs The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Administrative Clerk Hrg open read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on Jung 7, 1991. Finance Director Craig addressed this issue advising that each year a Public Hearing is held to go over the fees and charges. That the fees and charges have been revised in accordance with the actual services provided. Community Development Director Bruckner responded to questions posed by Council relating to trailer fees, which do not have anything to do with mobile home parks, but are trailers that are used for offices at construction sites. Further questions relating to the community maintenance fees and fire safety fees were also answered. Chief of Police Nelson responded to questions relating to towing charges and where vehicles are towed. 06/17/91 PAGE EIGHT Testimony Craig Testimony Bruckner Testimony Nelson Discussion was held relating to fees for the use of the Discussion Woman's Club for residents and non-residents and the fact that the City is constantly receiving requests to waive those fees. Photocopy fees and business license change of commercial location fees were discussed and questions answered by the Director of Finance. Solicitors permits were discussed and a new Ordinance is being prepared that addresses that issue. Discussion was held regarding filming fee and that possibly it should be increased, as it is an inconvenience to the public and departments that might be involved. Finance Director advised that these companies also pay a business license fee and if police services are used they also pay for that. Chief of Police Nelson responded to questions relating to the possibility of showing Azusa in a negative aspect in these films. He advised that when filming companies come in that the script is reviewed and approval given, however, when the film gets to the cutting floor they have no control over that. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded to questions relating to charges for the use of the Woman's Club. He advised that this function has been operating in a negative mode; that labor costs are approximately $20,000 a year. He advised that he would present a report on costs and revenues covering a 12 month period at the Budget meeting. Comments Nelson Comments Pedroza Mr. Ronald Legault asked about the trash increase and Comments wondered if it was a new increase or the one that just had R. Legault been imposed. Finance Director advised that it was the same as the one recently enacted, not another increase. Mr. Legault then had questions regarding inspection fees and Community Development Director responded to his queries. Mr. Legault addressed other issues that also were responded to by staff. Mr. Art Morales discussed towing companies; that he wondered Comments if a towing company could sub -contract to another towing A. Morales company and if they had to pay a business license fee. He discussed other items and also felt that this hearing should have been more publicized. Mr. Ronald Legault asked a question relating to trailer fees and was advised that this had nothing to do with mobile home parks. Councilman Stemrich advised that many books are being stolen from the Library removing the security system and wanted to place a $500 fine for people doing this. He felt that a better security system should be installed. City Librarian Alaniz responded to questions regarding the thefts and advised that all libraries are experiencing this. That it is not only children, but adults committing these thefts. City Attorney advised that criminal penalties are already in effect covering these thefts in the Penal Code. Comments R. Legault Comments Stemrich Comments Alaniz Comments Thorson Councilman Naranjo addressed transportation fees and Comments wondered if the buses could be available at no charge for Naranjo special events. He advised that the Anti -Drug and Gang Task Force had asked to use the bus and was advised it was not available. 06/17/91 PAGE NINE Community Services Guarrera responded to this issue and advised that the buses are used six days a week from 7AM to 6PM on the fixed route system and they are not available for special events at that time. Smaller vehicles not on the fixed route have been used to transport parade participants for Golden Days. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR THE 1991-92 FISCAL YEAR Prior to adopting the Resolution the following amendments were made: Comments Guarrera Hrg closed Res. adoptng fees & chgs Amendments to Res Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Dup bus fee carried by roll call that the $8.00 duplicate business to remain license fee remain the same. Councilman Dangleis the same dissenting. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Comm locatn unanimously carried by roll call that change of commercial fee elimi- location fee of $10.00 be eliminated. nated Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Deling fee unanimously carried by roll call that the field collection cut in half fee on delinquent accounts and penalties be $30.00 rather than $60.00. Discussion was held regarding the solicitors fees and that Solicitors they should remain in place until a new Ordinance is fees next presented. Councilman Stemrich requested that this issue be mtg placed on the Agenda for the next meeting. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that Cty to pay the City has been paying the additional increase on trash trash inc fr services and wanted it to remain at $7.97 for the residents residents not $9.27 and that the City continue to pay this increase. (failed) Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander discussed eliminating the fire Discuss eli- assessment fee and the community maintenance fee. minating Discussion was held that if these fees were eliminated that fire & comm there would be a great reduction in personnel. That it maint fees would be a loss of over a million dollars per year. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Reduce fees the community maintenance fee be reduced by 1/3. Motion by 1/3 failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich to remove both the Remove fees fire assessment fee and the community maintenance fee. (died) Motion died for the lack of a second. Chief Nelson responded to questions regarding the false Comments alarm response fees. Nelson 06/17/91 PAGE TEN It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Res. #91-C67 Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt the adopted Resolution adopting the fees and charges. Resolution passed fees & chgs and adopted by the following vote of the Council: as amended AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Communication from Azusa Sister City Committee for funds in Sister City order to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the program with req for funds our Sister City, Zacatecas, was discussed. City Attorney advised that if Councilmembers were members of Comments the Committee that they could vote on the issue, however, if Thorson any of them were on the Board of Directors then they would not be able to vote. It was ascertained that none of the Councilmembers were on the Board, that the Mayor, Councilmen Alexander and Stemrich were members, therefore, no conflict of interest. Councilman Naranjo questioned whether or not donating these Comments funds would constitute a gift of public funds, as he felt Naranjo that if these funds were given it should benefit the whole community of Azusa not just a select few. Richard Montes, President of the Azusa Sister City Comments Committee, addressed the Council and stated that anyone can R. Montes be a member of the Committee; that this Committee was sanctioned by a previous Council, and that they need some help. Councilman Naranjo then read the letters from the Sister Naranjo read City Committee which described the amount of money that they ltrs frm requested plus City services. He, again, stated that if the Sister City funds were given he would challenge this as a gift of public funds. Mr. Richard Montes stated that this dinner dance is open to Comments all the people. The cost of the tickets are $25.00 each. R. Montes They are requesting funds for commemorative wine glasses and for wine; and then went on to explain the cost for insurance coverage for the event and other costs incidental with this event. Lengthy discussion ensued between Mr. Montes and the Council Discussion relating to this event; that the Sister City By-laws were established by the Council and that the Council initiated the program; that the Sister City is a City sanctioned organization. Councilman Dangleis then made a motion that the City pay for Dignitaries the dignitaries dinners and any in-kind services that are dinner to be needed. Motion died for a lack of a second. paid (died) Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and advised that he was Comments against the City giving funds for this event. That the old A. Morales members of Sister City have nothing to do with the new ,regime, That members of the Sister City are from wealthy families. He also wondered if the Mayor and Councilman Alexander would give up their travel money for this event, as they had stated they would. City Administrator advised that the process does not work Comments like that. That monies allocated for Council travel are not Caswell to be dispensed at the prerogative of the Councilmember. If travel bdgt the Council authorizes such an allocation then it is accomplished. The money does not belong to any one individual. 06/17/91 PAGE ELEVEN Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and $2,500 to be carried by roll call that $2,500 be allocated for the Sister given to Sis- City Committee's 25th Anniversary celebration. Councilmen ter City Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. Director of Finance Craig addressed item relating to the Comments increase in the fire safety assessment fees for the next Craig req Fiscal Year by Los Angeles County. He requested guidance inc in fire from Council as to the percentage of the increase that they assess fee would consider. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this item and wondered if the Comments City of Azusa's station was going to close as he had read R. Legault that the County was trying to save money on manpower. Councilman Dangleis did not think it was wise to raise our Comments fire safety assessment fee, as this fee will go up Dangleis continually every year. He stated that we should do everything we can to get our own Fire Department back; that he realizes the costs would be high, however, we would then control our own destiny. Mr. Ronald Legault advised that the services with the County Comments are much better than when we had our own Fire Department. R. Legault The County has para -medics, we did not at that time, and that in order to have our Fire Department we would need to purchase all new equipment which is expensive. The Mayor discussed this problem and stated that possibly we Moses poss should look into a Tri -City merger for Fire services. He Tri -City mrgr stated that we cannot compete with the County for services rendered. Councilman Dangleis stated he has no quarrel with service Comments from County Fire, only the cost, and that we have no Dangleis control. He stated that a Tri -City merger had been discussed years ago, but did not materialize. Further discussion ensued pro and con relating to the costs Discussion of County Fire and having our own station. That other Co Fire or cities are in the Fire District and each residence is billed our own FD for fire services on their tax bill; that Azusa could not join the District because of Proposition 13 and therefore, the City has to pay the bill, it is not on the tax bills. Police Chief Nelson responded to questions posed by Council Comments relating to competition between the Fire and Police Nelson personnel, with regard to salaries. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Ltr of oppo- Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to formally sition to oppose the increase in the fire assessment fee by the County County. Moved by Mayor, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Study for a unanimously carried by roll call that a study be made for a Tri -City Tri -City Merger for fire services between the City, Covina merger and west Covina. It was consensus that the Mayor attend the Public Hearing at Mayor to the Board of Supervisors in Los Angeles where the proposed attn PubHrg increase of fees for fire services will be discussed/held in LA and voice the City's opposition to same. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL 0th Bus/Cncl Mayor Moses advised that had spoken to a few veterans in the Veterans to City and that they expressed their desire to have Memorial have pk named Park named for the Veterans. for them 06/17/91 PAGE TWELVE Art Morales addressed this issue stating that the Memorial Comments Park was named for the Veterans many years ago in 1948. He A. Morales also cited some events that took place at that time. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Rfrd to Pks Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the & Rec Comm matter to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and J. Williams & carried by roll call to reappoint Jack Williams and Beverly B. Piper Piper to the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission. apptd Cult & Councilman Naranjo abstaining. Hist. Comm Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and C. Munoz carried by roll call to appoint Calixto Munoz to the apptd Hndcpd Handicap Access Commission. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. Acc Comm Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and A. Williams carried by roll call to reappoint Alice Williams to the apptd Lib Library Commission. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. Comm Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and H. Hoke & G. carried by roll call to reappoint Harry Hoke and Golden C. C. Bean apptd Bean to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Councilman Pks&Rec Comm Naranjo abstaining. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and L. Hunter carried by roll call to reappoint Lurece Hunter to the apptd Pers Personnel Board. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. Bd Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and M. Holliday carried by roll call to reappoint Michael Holliday and & M. Casta- Michael Castaneda to the Planning Commission. Councilman neda apptd Naranjo abstaining. Ping Comm Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Purch Flags Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that City for VFW Administrator coordinate with Mr. Twombly of the VFW in order to purchase the necessary Flags that are needed for July 4th. Councilman Stemrich then discussed the Costa Mesa's Costa Mesa's Ordinance relating to swap meets. Apparently in their Ord re: swap Ordinance they have a $5.00 admission fee for each mt admission seller/vendor and he was desirous of having this placed into fee our Ordinance. Discussion was held regarding this issue insofar as a Public Discussion Hearing is in process with Edwards relating to the swap meet issue. City Attorney advised that the public hearing specifically deals with a conditional use permit and variance and this issue dealt with revenues, therefore, there would be no problem. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Staff to Moses and carried by roll call that staff research present research Ord Costa Mesa Ordinance in order to see if it could be fr rpt implemented into our regulations on swap meets. Councilman Alexander dissenting. Councilman Stemrich discussed the wrought iron security Wrought iron gates on Azusa Avenue. He stated that the City spent quite Secrty gates a bit of money to refurbish the facades of those buildings on Azusa Ave. and now an exterior security gate has appeared, which defeats the whole purpose. Discussion was held regarding legalities of having this gate Discussion removed; that it could be placed inside, but not outside, and if this were allowed, everyone on Azusa Avenue will do the same. 06/17/91 PAGE THIRTEEN It was consensus of Council that City Attorney and Community Rpt on tools Development Director research the Municipal Code for the to remove tools available to us to have this gate removed, and report gate back to Council on their findings. Discussion was held about the feasibility of having Comm Impvmnt Community Improvement Inspectors work on week -ends. The Inspctrs to matter was referred to Budget sessions. work week- ends rfrd to Budget THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 12:05 A.M. w/Cncl Councilman/Director Alexander offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #91-C68 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JUNE 17, 1991. 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: 12:06 A.M. 'THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 12:58 A.M. Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Naranjo Casden to and unanimously carried by roll call to not continue comply w/DDA proceedings for the repurchase of the Casden property but Cty not to re that they (Casden) be made to comply with the provisions of purch propty the Disposition and Development Agreement. Moved by Councilman/Director Alexander, seconded by Adj to 6/24 Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried to @ Sr Cntr adjourn the meeting to Monday, June 24th, 6:30 P.M. at the Senior Citizen Center. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 1:00 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 91-C69 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 91-09 06/17/91 PAGE FOURTEEN