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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
SEP'T'EMBER 11, 1995 - 6:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date
and time in the City Library Auditorium.
Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order, and led in the salute to the Flag.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO,
BEEBE, ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Finance Director Craig, Community
Development Bruckner, Senior Planner Watrous, Community Improvement Manager
Rudisel, Business License Officer Allen, Business License Inspector Cawte, City
Librarian Maghsoudi, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Services Director Guarrera,
Public Works Superintendent Pedroza, Computer Management Support McLaughlin,
Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
City Administrator Garcia initiated the proceedings by reviewing, with Council and staff
the status of Goals and Objectives in light of the Fiscal Year 95/96 budget. He reviewed
individually, Goals A, B, C, D and E, including their 24 objectives for the improvement
of Azusa. Staff members reported the status of each goal pertaining to their department.
Discussion was held regarding proposed update of the General Plan and proposed banner
program for 1995-96.
Councilmember Beebe voiced concerns regarding General Fund budget problems
suggesting the following should be considered: 1) Home Computer to be turned in, 2)
No Golden Days in 1996, 3) Miss Azusa/Chamber to meet a portion of cost, 4) funds
given to Chamber/is City receiving money's worth?, 5) one day workshop instead of
workshops, 6) the possibility of returning to a five day work week.
City Administrator reviewed Council's concerns which were: Beebe - banners plus her
six items, Naranjo - Highway 39, Madrid - benchmark customer service survey and
collaboration effort, Alexander - workshops and more tax base sales, Hardison - sales tax,
and the direction to hold back on the General Plan update at this time.
Following this, Community Improvement Director Bruckner followed by addressing the
current situation concerning the prevalence of Street Vendors in the City. The situation
as well as a request that Council provide direction as to the regulation, restriction or
elimination of the various types of vendors. Discussion was held regarding whether the
Police Department would take part in the enforcement of street vendor laws and it was
clear direction that no Police Officers would be involved in this issue.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Also Present
City Admin
Review of Goals
& Objectives
Vision Workshop
Beebe
concerns
City Admin
review of Cncl
concerns
Com Dev Dir
street vendor
discussion
ems
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At the conclusion of the of his presentation it was moved by Councilmember Beebe,
seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried by roll call that staff strictly enforce
the prohibition of non -motorized street vendors in the City, in accordance with the
provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code. Mayor Alexander and Councilmember Madrid
dissenting. Community Development Director Bruckner is to come back with a report
on the issue.
Councilmember Madrid left the meeting at 8:35 P.M.
This was followed by a wide-ranging discussion concerning the problem of abandoned
shopping carts, yard and garage sales as well as all the various types of signage in the
City, including proliferation of unauthorized types, the need to curb and restrict signage
to conform to what is permitted by law. Suggestions for abandoned carts were as
follows: use the 1-800 number, advertise it on utility bills, cable tv, city newsletter and
make sure there is an efficient pickup of the carts. Regarding yard sales/garage sales, it
was suggested that a worker be rescheduled for weekend time, or alternate schedule of
one employee to regulate and oversee yard sales one day a month, develop flyers to
inform the community regarding yard sales, provide applications for yard sales as pull out
section of recreation schedule. With regard to signage, Council concerns were focused
on the safety aspect of the businesses.
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 9:18 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 9:24 P.M.
Finally, the topic of swap meets, specifically the Edwards Drive In theater, and CUP
issue, including what avenues there are available to close this commercial activity, and
failing that, what restrictions can be imposed. Council requested a staff report on the
Swap Meet's economic benefit to the City and discussed setting up a meeting with the
property owner.
Direction to
strictly enforce
AMC re:
street vendors
Madrid exit
Discussion
abandoned
shopping carts,
yard & garage
sales and
signage
Recess/reconvene
Discussion
Swap meet
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Adjourn
carried by roll call to adjourn.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 P.M.
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C128.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-015.
*Indicates Madrid absent.
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