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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
AUGUST 9, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in Special Session
at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium.
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES
ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously* carried by roll call that Councilman Dangleis
and Councilwoman Madrid be excused from the meeting.
ALSO PRESENT
City Administrator Garcia, Community Improvement Manager
Rudisel, Director of Finance Craig, Deputy City Clerk
Toscano.
Call to order
Roll Call
Dangleis &
Madrid Absnt
excused from
meeting
Also present
The purpose of the Special Meeting was to receive public Purpose of
protest and approve and confirm the County Weed Abatement meeting
charges for properties that have been abated by the County
Agricultural Department.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956, the 'Notice of Certification
Special Meeting' was personally delivered or faxed to each of Spec Mtg
Councilmember as well as the media twenty -fours in advance notice - Cncl
of the date and time set for the meeting, in accordance with and media
law.
INFORMAL HEARING - to receive public protest and approve and
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confirm the County Weed Abatement charges for properties
Weed Abatmt
that have been abated by the County Agricultural Department.
City Administrator Garcia addressed the Hearing advising
City Admin
Councilmembers that the deadline to confirm the weed
comments
abatement charges is August 10, 1993, and that a County
representative is in attendance at the meeting to receive
public protest.
Councilman Naranjo addressed the Hearing questioning
Naranjo
whose responsibility it was to send out notices to property
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owners who were being charged for weed abatement. He also
questioned the procedures followed when a property owner has
a complaint or questions regarding the abatement.
Mr. Melvin Makos, Deputy Director of the Agricultural
M. Makos
Commissioner/Weights and Measures, Weed Abatement Division,
County rep
addressed the Hearing responding that the is responsible for
response
posting notice of charges, further, explaining the
procedures for complaints as well as procedures for possible
adjustments in charges to property owners. He also
advised that documentation, back-up material, relating to
the work or labor part of the weed abatement process is not
covered in the contract with the City, but it could be
provided by the County for a fee and that property owners
could obtain the information for free.
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Councilman
properties
detailing
utilized i
Naranjo questioned
throughout the City,
the work perfomed
the work performed on various
which Mr. Makos responded
as well as the procedures
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noticing property owners.
Mr. Makos provided an explanation
abatement process beginning with the
survey of the City, to add or remove
advised that property owners have
question the process if they wish.
the County is willing to cooperate
advised that there are procedures
of the County's weed
verification of list,
parcels as needed, and
the opportunity to
He also stated that
with individuals and
for tax complaints,
claims, inquiries and possible small claims court as an
option.
Naranjo
questions
M. Makos
response
Mr. Habib Murad, owner of property at 2nd and Azusa, H. Murad
addressed the Hearing questioning the high cost of abatement comments
charges. He was advised of the work that was performed on
the property and that the County's cost have risen over the
past few years.
Ms. Maria Villareal, owner of 845 West Sixth Street, M. Villareal
addressed the Hearing also questioning the high cost, but, comments
advised that she did not receive notice of the abatement.
Mr. Makos advised that his records indicate that the notice
was sent to her home, but, that in the future he could call
her to see if she received the notice.
Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Makos
regarding chemically treated properties, the cost, and the
life expectancy.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and
unanimously* carried by roll call to close the Hearing.
Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman
Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to confirm
cost and charges for the County Weed Abatement Program for
1992/93.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman
Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:35 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-C103
NEXT
NO. 93-014
* Indicates Dangleis and Madrid absent.
08/09/93 PAGE TWO
Discussion
Hrg clsd
Cost confirm-
ed
Adjourn