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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 3, 1993 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 3, 1993 - 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 Chief Byron Nelson of the Invocation City of Azusa Police Department. Father Ed Landreau of Saint Frances of Rome Church led in a prayer in memory of Cesar Chavez. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present Interim City At-orney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The meeting wa: 3edicated to the memory of Cesar Chavez. Mtg Dedicated Mayor Pro -Tem Alexander delivered a eulogy in his memory. to C. Chavez Councilman Naranjo presented a proclamation to Mrs. Chris Proc to C. Dennis and Mr. Jerry Hirsch of Azusa Adult School Dennis & proclaiming May 4, 1993, as "Adult School Day", in the City J. Hirsch of of Azusa. Mrs. Dennis invited all to attend the Azusa Adult Azusa Adult School Open House on May 4, 1993, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 School P.M. at the Azusa Senior Center. Chief of Police Nelson addressed Council and audience COP Nelson inviting all to Open House at the Police Department on May invitation 20, 1993, from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. He stated that there will to Open Hee be tours of the Police facilities and demonstrations by the 5/20/93 L.A. Fire Department and Paramedics. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Jerry Rocha and Mr. Ray Noriega, representatives of J. Rocha & Helping Hand of Azusa addressed Council requesting support R. Noriega from the City to hold a boxing exhibition fundraiser benefit Helping Hand for former Azusa Boxer Johnny Chavez. Mr. Rocha requested re: boxing the use of Memorial Park as a possible site for the event to exhibition be held June 6, 1993, and stated that they will comply with fundraiser all rules and regulations required for the event, such as, liability insurance, street traffic control, etc. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Tentatively unanimously carried by roll call to tentatively approve the approve concept of support to the Helping Hand, with details to be support to worked out by staff. Helping Hand Mr. Ruben Castillo, former boxer, now a boxing R. Castillo promoter/commentator addressed Council advising that many comments ex -boxing champions will attend and participate in the event, mainly due to the support they wish to give to Johnny Chavez. The members of Helping Hand in attendance at the meeting were introduced as follows: Pete Contreras, Vice President; Leonard Garza, President; Johnny Granados, John Rodriguez, and Felix Perez. Mr. Don Flowers, President of the Azusa Lions Club addressed D. Flowers Council requesting that Precise Plan fee of $50.00 and rqst waiver Business License fee of $28.00 that is required when of fees conducting rummage sale on commercial property, be waived. He stated that the Lions Club was conducting the rummage sale in order to provide Azusa students with new eyeglasses. Community Development Director Bruckner responded stating Comm Dev Dir that rummage sales in a commercial zone are subject to the comments above stated fees pursuant to the Municipal Code, but, added that if Council would like to allow non-profit groups to conduct this type of sale in commercial zones, there is a need to change the code. Further, that in the past, the Council has been against a swap meet type atmosphere. Councilman Dangleis advised that he would like the plan Dangleis check and business license fees removed from the this type comments of rummage sale and waive the fees for the Azusa Lions Club. He further stated that since this type of issue had arisen before, the Municipal Code should be amended to reflect what local non-profi-- organizations are doing, with criteria to be limited to local non-profit organizations with a certain length of time established in the City, as well as a local meeting place. It was consensus of the Councilmembers that the item be Place on brought back formally agendized at the next Council meeting Agenda next as well as a proposed ordinance changing the code. meeting Mr. Jerry Gomer addressed Council expressing opposition to J. Gomer the sale of beer and wine from at the Amigos Market. He opposition stated that thea: is an over saturation of stores selling to sale of beer and wine in the area. beer & wine City Attorney Barbosa advised that since the matter is still Cty Atty within the time of the appeal process, Council should not advice discuss the matter or make a decision regarding it. Mr. Gomer urged Councilmembers to seriously reconsider the J. Gomer matter if it should be appealed to them for decision. comments Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed Council providing an update on J. McJunkin the Azusa Rock Quarry operation. comments Ms. Lynn Van Kuilenburg addressed Council and read into the L. Van Kuilen record a letter expressing her opinion in opposition to the burg Azusa Rock Quarry operation. comments Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding selection of an attorney to provide a second opinion relating to the Azusa Rock Quarry operation and the need to resolve the rmatter. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to allow Ms. Van Kuilenburg an additional two minutes to address Council. Councilmembers Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. Ms. Van Kuilenburg addressed regarding each Councilmember Azusa Rock operation matter. Council expressing her opinion and their views regarding the 05/03/93 PAGE TWO Discussion More time Van Kuilenburg to speak Van Kuilen- burg comments Ms. Kathy Southern addressed Council with several complaints K. Southern about the Azusa Rock Quarry operation and invited Council comments to join her to go to the canyon area and see first hand the many health hazards she has witnessed in the area. City Administrator Garcia responded stating that staff would City Admin be happy to accept the invitation to the canyon and could response investigate the problems with a report back to Council as an information item. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and More time carried by roll call that two additional members of the Pub Part public be allowed to speak even though the public participation portion of the Agenda was over. Councilman Dangleis dissenting. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding several A. Morales different items of concern. comments Mr. Carrel Cline addressed Council advising that if Mr. C. Cline Mciunkin witnessed hazards in the Canyon area, due to the comments Rock Quarry operation, he should have reported it to the Police and/or Fire Department. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Item M-3 unanimously carried by roll call that agenda item M-3 be brt fwrd brought forward for handling at this time. INFORMAL HEARINC - on reconsideration of proposed amendment Inf Hrg to the Mobileho.-e Rent Stabilization Ordinance, enacting limit vac limited vacancy control. cntrl Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir stating that CHAMP (Citizens Helping Azusa's Mobilehome comments Parks) has requested reconsideration of enacting limited vacancy control in Azusa's Mobilehome Rent Stabilization Ordinance. He stated that that the agreement would put a 8% cap on the rent when a space or coach becomes vacant, further, that the mobilehome owners are aware of the issue. Mr. Dwight Kems_1, owner of two mobilehome parks in the D. Kendall City, addressed Council stating that if necessary, this comments ordinance would be acceptable, but felt there is no need for it since most mobilehome parks abide by the 8% or less. Mr. Al Turchek, representative of CHAMP, addressed Council A. Turchek in favor of the proposed limited vacancy control ordinance comments stating that it would be an added safeguard for mobilehome park residents and that since park owners agree that it is a fair ordinance, it should be approved. Ms. Camille De Mascio, representative of CHAMP, addressed C. De Mascio Council in favor of the proposed ordinance. comments Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND SECTIONS 5.56.050 AND 5.56.090 RELATING TO MOBILEHOME PARK VACANCY CONTROL. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis and Councilwoman Madrid dissenting. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 was approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously carried -by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-7, G-12 and G-17, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Item G-14, was removed from the Agenda by Staff. 05/03/93 PAGE THREE 1st Rdg Ord Mobilehome Park Vacancy Control Con Cal appvd, G-7, G-12 & G17, Spec Call G-14 removed 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 19, 1993, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C42 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR bdgt trnfrs 1992-93 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 3. Request of the Azusa Police Managers Association (APMA) APMA rqst to to be recognized as a bargaining unit for the upcoming be recognized 1993-94 negotiations was approved and staff was bargaining directed to begin negotiations. unit 4. Request of the Azusa City Employees' Association (ACEA) ACEA rqst to to be recognized as a bargaining unit for the upcoming be recognized 1993-94 negotiations was approved and staff was bargaining directed to begin negotiations. unit 5. On November 3, 1992, the voters of the county of Los Angeles passed Prop A, "The Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Act". The City submitted a proposal for a "Specific Projects Grant", to rehab Slauson Park Pool. The County of Los Angeles has created the Regional Park and Open Space District to administer the funds set forth procedure. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C43 APPROVING 771E APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE Grant for COUNTY OF 'OS ANGELES REGIONAL PARR AND OPEN SPACE Slauson Pk DISTRICT 5:=;.CIFIED PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM FOR SLAUSON Comm Pool PARR COMMUNITY POOL. 6. The City will be participating in its second Tax and Anticipation Revenue Anticipation Notes Issue in the amount of Notes $4,000,000. The proceeds will be invested for one year ' before being repaid and over that time the City stands to earn approximately $60,000 (after allowing costs). The program is sponsored by the League of California Cities. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Local Agency Re::clution in connection with the City's participatia^ in the California City-wide Communities Development Authority California Cash Flow Financing Program. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 8. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Foothill B1. April 27, 1993, for "Foothill Boulevard Improvements" Improvements project. Eight bids were received. The contract was Ranco Corp. awarded to Ranco Corporation, low bidder, in the amount of $150,592.59; and its execution was authorized. 9. Sully Miller Contacting Company has completed Street Notice of 05/03/93 PAGE FOUR Improvements Phase I in accordance with the plans and Completion specifications. Due to substantial saving in bid Sully Miller prices, Peckham road overlay as well as other Co. additional improvements were added to the project. The project was accepted as complete, execution of the Notice of Completion was authorized, and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 10. On February 1, 1993, Council approved the 1.49+ acres Park named of land donated to the City by Johnny E. Johnson for "Canyon Park" Park usage. In order to develop a drawing to prepare a plan derived from the conceptual form, a name must be given to the Park. Two years ago the City acquired the land in the area which was to be declared "Canyon Park", but the project was cancelled due to resale of the land. The Planning Commission's recommendation to name the Park at Sierra Madre and San Gabriel Canyon Road "Canyon Park", was upheld. 05/03/93 PAGE FOUR 1 F 11. Request that a proclamation be prepared and presented Proc to Mr. to Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Gomez in celebration of the & Mrs. Gomez their 50th Wedding Anniversity, was approved. 12. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 13. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Precast Con - April 20, 1993, for Precast Concrete Signs. Three bids crete Signs were received. The contract was awarded to Brandt Brandt Comm Commercial Signs, low bidder, in the amount of Signs $17,243.00. 14. REMOVED FROM AGENDA. 15. To comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), L.A. County Department of Public Works has taken the lead role in the permitting process and become the principal permittee with the State Water Resources Control Board. The City of Azusa along with other cities, agreed to participate as co - permittees. A formal Permit Implementation Agreement between the City and Los Angeles County was approved. 16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN SUPPORT OF SB 566, ENTITLED, "LIBRARY BENEFIT ASSESSEMENT" . 17. SPECIAL CAi.;, ITEM. 18. City Treas:.rer's Report as of March 31, 1993, was received and filed. 19. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: Removed NPDES Agmt Res. 93-C44 Support SB 566 Spec Call Trees Rpt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C47 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilwoman Madrid addressed item regarding RFP's for the Light & Water office building. She expressed her opposition to the time and location for the construction of the new building. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue voicing his opposition to the construction of the Light and Water office building. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call to approve the Request For Proposals for the design of the Light & Water office building and further to authorize staff to begin the architectural selection process. Councilwoman Madrid dissenting. Spec Call Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for Congrats to step increases/permanent status recommendation and welcomed cty emplys new employee. It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 12. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status 05/03/93 PAGE FIVE NAME STATUS THE CITY OF AZUSA, EFFECTIVE Step inc J. Madaloni, Pol Offcr PermStat 05/02/93 continued J. Fischer, Pol Offcr Step 5 05/06/93 MAINTENANCE FEE)" FOR R. Schmidt, Pol Offcr Step 3 05/03/93 HEARING AND R. Rodriquez, Pol Rod Step 3 05/06/93 R. Ball, Mtr Rdr Step 3 05/02/93 R. Vorndran, In Mach CS PermStat 05/03/93 C. Davis, Prgm Analyst Step 5 05/07/93 NEW APPOINTMENTS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE EFFECTIVE D. Abbott, Bus Driver pending PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None requested. SEPARATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None. Moved by Counc:man Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Resos ref to carried by roll call that proposed resolutions of Intention budget sess to Levy Assessment for Landscaping and Lighting and the Citywide Fire Supression Benefit Assessment be referred to budget session. Councilmen Dangleis and Naranjo dissenting. Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Mayor Moses and Reconsidera- unanimously carried by roll call to reconsider the above tion of mo - vote. tion Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION C' THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 93-C45 CALIFORNIA, DEC,ARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT Intention ASSESSMENTS WITHIN "CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING Comm Maint ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE)" FOR Fee FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND HEARING OBJECTIONS THEREON. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 05/03/93 PAGE SIX Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 93-C45 CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS ASSESSMENTS FOR CITYWIDE INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL "FIRE SUPPRESSION BENEFIT" Intention Fire Sup - ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993-94. pression Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Benefit to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 05/03/93 PAGE SIX THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene CRA AT 9:20 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:25 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Alexander left the Council table and abstained Alexander lft from the following item. Cncl tble Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 93-06 AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION Zone Chg & OF VARIOUS CITYWIDE PROPERTIES FROM P TO R3C, CBD, C2 AND M2 Neg Dec AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT. Various Prop. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to wai7e further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopt -3 by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNC:.�'%EMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCIZZ4EMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Councilman Alexander returned to the Council table. Alexander rtn ' Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 93-07 AMENDING TITLE 5 CHAPTER 8 SECTIONS 180, 230 AND 235, Various ENTITLED BUSES LICENSES AND REGULATIONS, GENERAL AMC sections PROVISIONS, REFUNDS, PENALTIES, ADDITION OF SECTION 235 COST RECOVERY, CHAPTER 12 SECTIONS 010 AND 090 ENTITLED MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES SALES, MANUFACTURING, WHOLESALE, SERVICES, PROFESSIONALS AND MOTION PICTURE THEATERS, APARTMENTS, ROOMING HOUSES, INDIVIDUAL HOMES AND TITLE 15 CHAPTER 8 SECTION 101 ENTITLED BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, ABATEMENT OF REAL PROPERTY NUISANCES, BY ADDING SUB -SECTION P RELATING TO UNLICENSED BUSINESS ACTIVITY WITHIN AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Alexander offered an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PUBLIC LEASEBACK. Ord. 93-08 Public Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Leaseback Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 05/03/93 PAGE SEVEN 11 Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 19.90 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 194) AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SCHEDULED ITEMS DANGLEIS, ALEXANDER, MADRID NONE NARANJO, MOSES Ord. 93-09 Estab Trans- portation Demand Mngmt Standards Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - to consider an amendment to Title 19 (The Pub Hrg Zoning Chapter) of the Azusa Municipal Code relating to the revised def establishment of revised definitions for secondhand stores. secondhand (Code Amendment No. 170) stores The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on April 22, 1993. Moved by Counc-i..'..an Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Cont to 5/17 unanimously carr:.: -.3 by roll call to continue the Hearing to Cncl Mtg the next regular =eeting of May 17, 1993. PUBLIC HEARING - to consider establishing an Underground Utility District No. 93-1. The Mayor declared the Hearing openThe City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on April 23, 1993. As part of the Parking Court Project, the City is required to create an Underground Utility District. The District requires the affected utilities to underground all overhead facilities in the project. The District will save the Redevelopment Agency approximately $250,000 in costs. Redevelopment Director Steel addressed the issue stating that the purpose of the Hearing is to consider forming a Utility Underground District for the Parking Court Project. He stated that the Agency is paying for the cost of the undergrounding that would be applied to property owners. Further, that the benefit of the district is to require the phone, cable, and Light and Water to underground their facilities in this district, which will be in the area of 6th Street and Foothill Boulevard, and San Gabriel and Azusa Avenue. He recommended that Council accept the Engineer's Report and establish the Underground Utility District No. 93-1. Pub Hrg Underground Util Dist Hrg Open Redev Dir comments Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Test solicite Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Hrg clsd and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Accpt Engr's Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the Rpt & certfy Engineer's Report and certify the negative declaration. neg dec Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 05/03/93 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Clsd Sass Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Matters. Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), Azusa vs. Norton Electric, City Attorney Second Opinion re: Azusa Rock Operations. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C48 9:52 ESTABLISHING AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT AND ORDERING Establish THE REMOVAL AND UNDERGROUND INSTALLATION OF UTILITIES WITHIN Underground P.M. SAID DISTRICT. utility Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman District Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Item M-4, relating to request of Peregrinos de Emaus was Item M-4 removed from the Agenda by staff. removed OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth/Bus/Cncl Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Proc to and unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be L. Zimmerli prepared for Louis Zimmerli of Screwmatic for his Screwmatic contributions to Industry. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Proc to and unanimously •C-.--ried by roll call that a proclamation be Z. Padilla prepared for 2,:':: Padilla, a local professional boxer, honoring him on ::: achieving national ranking. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Proc to unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be IBEW prepared for the IBEW in celebration of its 100th Anniversary, further that an ad be purchased in honor of the event in the amount of $150. ' Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding various Discussion political reform measures recently investigated by the City political Clerk. City Clark Solis addressed the issues regarding reform consolidated elac;:.ions, term limits, and rotation of the measures Mayor's title .:::ong Councilmembers. He found that consolidated elections at the local level would be limited to off-year elections, which could create a lower voter turnout than the City now experiences. Limiting terms of Office for City Council's has been preempted and is traveling through the legislative process. Elimination of elective office of Mayor proved to be a possiblity as a ballot measure, but the majority of Councilmembers spoke in opposition to the issue. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Clsd Sass Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Matters. Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), Azusa vs. Norton Electric, City Attorney Second Opinion re: Azusa Rock Operations. Recess Reconvened Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Azusa vs Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that the City Norton Elec- release $15,000 in the matter of Azusa vs Norton Electric tric rlse and in turn be indemnified with respect to the project. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Adjourn unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. 05/03/93 PAGE NINE 'TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:52 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 10:45 P.M. Recess Reconvened Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Azusa vs Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that the City Norton Elec- release $15,000 in the matter of Azusa vs Norton Electric tric rlse and in turn be indemnified with respect to the project. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Adjourn unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. 05/03/93 PAGE NINE r� TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:46 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-C49 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-010 05/03/93 PAGE TEN