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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 16, 1996 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 16, 1996 - 7:30 P.M. ' 'fhe City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order and led in the Flag salute. Call to order INVOCATION was given by Father Ed Landreau of Saint Frances of Rome Church. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, BEEBE, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Recreation Superintendent Jacobs, Information Systems Administrator Morningstar, Computer Programmer Weilbach, Children's Librarian Stewart, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Finance Director Craig, Public Works Superintendent ' Pedroza, Office Specialist Aguilar, City Clerk Solis. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mr. Joe Guarrera presented Citation Award issued by the Southern California Municipal Award J Jacobs Athletic Federation to Joe Jacobs, for his five years of outstanding service and by SMAF contributions toward the Federation. The entire Council presented certificates of appreciation to Dianne Offen, Marianne Miasnik, Ed Hlava (Blanca Rodriguez, Maryrose Timmons, Dave Amador, Margaret Macularis, David Amador, Mike Fairchild, Nancy Fairchild, Pam Mercado, Alex Mercado, Armando Maldonado, Tina Maldonado, Armando Maldonado Jr., Janell Maldonado and Carissa Maldonado were not in attendance), who were commended for volunteering at the several activities during Make a Difference Day on October 26, 1996. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding the Conditional Use Permit No. 94-12, that was approved at the March 20, 1995 Council Meeting for the property located at the intersection of Citrus and Arrow. He stated that the Alcoholic Beverage Control, application had been returned to Planning in order to make additional findings on this ' Conditional Use Permit approved by the City, due to the fact that the ABC has changed some of its regulations on Liquor Licenses. Mr. Morales requested if these findings and decision by Planning could be appealed to the City Council. City Attorney addressed the issue stating that due to the circumstances, a public hearing is not required, according to the City Zoning Code, therefore Planning did in fact act upon it without a holding a Public Hearing. The public may file an appeal with regard to Planning's Decision by filing an appeal in writing within twenty days of that decision and paying the required fees. If the Council desired to agendize this item in the next scheduled meeting, they may take an action to do so without holding a Public Hearing. Certificates of Appreciation for volunteering on "Make a Dillerence Day„ Pub Part Mr. Morales re CUP 94-12 Citrus & Arrow requesting appeal to Ping decisions Attorney addressed CUP 94-12 issue 1 Mr. Art Morales requested that the fees be waived due to the circumstances of the issue. A. Morales comments Discussion regarding the issue was held among council. Discussion Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and unanimously Waive fees to carried by roll call vote to waive the fees for Mr. Morales on this appeal and to place it on appeal & place the next Council Agenda. on next agenda Despite the objection by the City Clerk that this item was not on the printed agenda, City City Clerk Attorney stated that this action was not in contrary to the Brown Act, because it was to be comments placed on the next agenda. Ms. Rose Rigler from Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing, addressed Council presenting them with a pamphlet designed by the Seniors. She explained that this pamphlet covered various issues in the City of Azusa such as, demographics, causes of deaths, resident perceptions and other issues. She further gave a background of this brochure and thanked all the people involved in it. Ms. Darlyne Garofalo addressed Council to thank all the members and staff who gave support to the Innovations and Efficiency Committee. She further offered the City, as a way of expressing her gratitude, a gift that was given to her by the Manresa Retreat in honor of her Mother and Grandmother, she requested that this gift, a plaque of the Madonna and Child, be placed in a suitable commemorative place surrounded by roses for everyone's enjoyment. Rigler APU School of Nursing D. Garofalo comments & thanks Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his irritation concerning articles in the R Legault Azusa Gazette. comments ti DI ILU t_ :1191 URU19 LU119 IN D10 OIC . LIU o 1619-1 N Rprts updates Ms. Cheryl Stewart from the Children's Library addressed Council announcing the C. Steward upcoming program for children to be held in the City Library on Tuesday December 17, announced 1996, from 7p.m. to 8p.m. and encouraged all citizens to participate in this program. children's prog Mr. Joe Guarrera Community Services Director gave an update on past successful events J. Guarrera held by recreation, which included the holiday boutique, car show and shopping just for update kids. The Mayor thanked the Recreation Department for their outstanding work. Alexander thxs Councilmember Madrid addressed informed Council that she is working together with the Madrid updates Mayor of Duarte towards becoming more involved in the local area of the San Gabriel River in order to make it more attractive to use as an asset for both cities, and wished all a Merry Christmas. Councilmember Hardison wished all a Merry Christmas. Hardison Mayor Alexander thanked the Innovations and Efficiency Committee for a job well done Alexander and the changes they suggested which will benefit the city. Fie informed the public that comments ' the evenings with the mayor are coming back beginning'fuesday December 17, in order to get together with the citizens and discuss issues of importance to everyone. He further informed all of the future activities of the Knights of Columbus, which include a breakfast and dinner this coming Sunday, December 22, urging everyone to participate and wished all a Merry Christmas. Councilmember Naranjo announced that the nomination period for candidates running at Naranjo the upcoming March 4 election had already been closed and read the names of candidates comments and offices sought by the candidates, he further wished all a Merry Christmas. 12/16/96 PAGE TWO PUBLIC HEARING - to adopt Resolution approving Appropriation Amendments for Pub Hrg fiscal year 1995-96. Approp Amend The Mayor declared the hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said hearing published in the Los Angeles Times on December 6, 1996. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Cont to 1/6 ' carried by roll call vote to continue the Hearing to January 6, 1997. Councilmember Madrid stepped down from the dais in order to abstain on this Hearing Madrid steps due to conflict of interest. down CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING -on the appeal by Chuck Leeb on C-96-1 and P-96- Contd Pub Hrg 30 - Tenet Health System/Research and Treatment Institute (RTI), 125 West Siena Madre C-96-1 & P -96 - Avenue - A Request to allow operation of a group home lir emotionally disturbed 30 RTI center children. City Attorney addressed (lie issue stating that due to the recently adopted zoning Attorney ordinance, the proposed use is not expressly listed as a permitted nor prohibited use in comments zones within the city. He recommended Council to not make a decision at this meeting regarding this appeal in order to enable Community Development Director to determine under section 88-70 of Zoning Ordinance whether this is permitted wider C-2 zone or not; if it is not permitted, Council will not be asked to make a determination. He further suggested to conduct the Hearing at this time and to either close the hearing or continue it to January 6, 1997. Community Development Director addressed the Hearing giving a lengthy explanation of R. Bruckner this issue. He explained that in November when Council made the motion to take this explanation on request back to Planning, at this second meeting by the Planning Commission certain Hearing findings were discussed which included that RTI could not meet one of the requirements by Planning; also that several residents within the surrounding area expressed their views stating that the previous Glen Brooks Hospital, Sierra Royale resulted in runaways disturbing the peace and that this proposed center, without the proper personnel on duty in the evenings, would only make it less safe for the residents, due to the fact that RTI does not agree to the proposed safety requirements that Planning is proposing. It was discussed that the uncontrolled interaction by these children in the community would have an impact to the city, and the property values for the surrounding areas would diminish. Other issues were discussed at that meeting such as RTI theory that due to certain code sections, the Conditional Use Permit or Precise Plan would not be required; however RTI did not present sufficient evidence that this would be a Hospital or a Health facility in accordance with Safety Welfare and Institution Code no. 5120. Ile concluded by asking Council to accept Planning's recommendation to deny [his CUP and Precise Plan of Design. Ques answer Question and answer session was held among Councilmembers and Community session Development Director regarding (lie impact that the new zoning ordinance would have on this Hearing. Question & Mr. Chuck Lech from the RTI center answered questions addressed by Council and City answer by Incl ' Attorney. He stated that the Group Home is ran under a State License; they do have attorney & Mr. residents in this home ages from 7 through 17; there is no pharmacy on campus, they only Lech keep medication for children who need it. There are psychiatrists, licensed psychologists and physicians available on call only and the night staff would be hired on background experience. Nurses are also present. Ike further explained that this is a non-profit organization. Legault Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Hearing expressing his concerns regarding to this request opposes and urged council to deny it. 12/16/96 PAGE THREE 1 Ms. Kay Domer from the Azusa Unified School District addressed the hearing expressing her concerns, she voiced the fact that due to her previous experience in working with this type of children it would not be safe for the children in this center or for the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. Robin Valentine addressed the Hearing expressing her opposition to this issue; she further stated that by being a close by resident it would make it unsafe for her to live there and that also the value of the properties surrounding it would drop. Mr. Art Morales addressed the I fearing expressing his opposition to this issue. K. Dora comments opposition R. Valentine comments opposition Morales oppose Mr. Art Munoz addressed the Hearing expressing his opposition and asked Council not A. Munoz to approve this request. comments opposition Mr. Ted Garcia addressed the hearing expressing his opposition and asked Council not T. Garcia to approve this request. opposes Ms. Diane Offen addressed the hearing stating that she visited surrounding residents D. Offen requesting their opinion with regard to this issue and the general answer was that residents comments do not want this center close to their homes. Mr. Romy Pangilinan addressed the Hearing stating that to properly care for these children R. Pangilinan would require a 24 hour RN staff on duty. comments Ms. Cristina Madrid addressed the Hearing presenting materials that showed how a center C. Madrid as the one being proposed, affects the community. She further stated that these are comments disturbed children with criminal histories and to have them close to residences would opposition affect the neighborhood peace and safety. She requested denial of this request. Mr. Chuck Leeb from RTI addressed the Ifearing in rebuttal expressing his disagreement Mr. Leeb with all the previous statements made in opposition to the acceptance of this Conditional comments Use Permit. Question and answer session was conducted among Councilmembers and Mr. Leeb, which Question consisted of the children's behavior, their financial assistance, how is this location meets answer sess the requirements for this purpose. It was further stated by Mr. Leeb that this facility meets the exact requirements to house these children. Discussion was held among Councilmembers and city attorney on whether to keep the Discussion hearing open until January 6, 1997, to enable staff to gather additional information and to conducted allow additional comments from the public if desired, or close the hearing and postpone the decision until January 6, 1997. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and carried by roll call Cont Hrg to vote to keep the Hearing open and continue it to January 6, 1997. Councilmember Madrid 1/6/97 abstaining and Councilmember Beebe voting no. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of items 1 through 21 was approved by motion Consent Cal of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and unanimously carried apvd G -7,G-8, by roll call, with the exception of items G-7, G-8, G-10 and G 12, which were considered G-10 & G-12 under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Spec Call 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 1996, and adjourned regular Min appvd meeting of October 18, 1996, and December 9, 1996, were approved as written. 12/16/96 PAGE FOUR 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 96-C191 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996- Appropriation 97 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments 3. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on December 10, 1996, for Sunset sidewalk Sunset Avenue Sidewalk Improvements. Nine bids were received. The contract impr J.11. was awarded to J.H. Rental Inc. low qualified bidder, in the amount of $61,832.00, Rental Inc. and Mayor was authorized to execute the same. ' 4. The City Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 996 was received and filed. Treas Rprl 5. Plans and Specifications for the construction of sixty live new wheelchair ramps Plans & Specs at various locations in Azusa were approved and the City clerk's Office was for Wheelchair authorized to advertise for bids. This project is funded by the Community ramps Development Block Grant and is budgeted in the 1996-97 fiscal year budget. Police Department requested approval to secure the professional grant writing services of WMM Associates for completion of Division of the State Architect's (DSA) Phase II grant application. The following resolution was adopted. 6. A preparation of a proclamation was approved as requested by Los Angeles Proclamation A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Waive bids County's Access Services Inc., supporting "Access to Opportunities". for L.A. Co. ISSUANCE OF A PURCI [ASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Grant Appl Proclamation to be presented by Councilwoman Cristina Cruz Madrid, "Access to Special call Transportation Liaison, or staff member, at the "Access to Opportunities" Mobility Opportunities" Reso 96-C 195 & Resources Expo. purchase of WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE transformer ISSUANCE OF A PURCI [ASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Special call $13,785.54 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE TIGER LINE TRANSFORMER 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. ' Proclamation 14. It was approved to prepare a proclamation for Mrs. Sherill Allen, Business License Special call Officer, for her retirement and to prepare a commendation for presentation at the 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Cerl of Achiev 9. Certificates of achievement were approved to be presented at an upcoming City for Azusa & Council meeting for Azusa and Gladstone High Schools for placing at the Gladstone High Academic Decathlon held on November 16, 1996. Gladstone High placed 14th and Azusa High placed 42nd. Special call 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Police Department requested approval to secure the professional grant writing services of WMM Associates for completion of Division of the State Architect's (DSA) Phase II grant application. The following resolution was adopted. Reso 96-C 193 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Waive bids WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE WMM Assoc ISSUANCE OF A PURCI [ASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Grant Appl $7,500.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL GRANT WRITING SERVICES. Special call 12. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Reso 96-C 195 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA purchase of WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE transformer ISSUANCE OF A PURCI [ASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED dolly $13,785.54 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE TIGER LINE TRANSFORMER DOLLY WITH BOOM ATTACHMENT (MODEL 1040A). ' Proclamation 14. It was approved to prepare a proclamation for Mrs. Sherill Allen, Business License Sherill Allen Officer, for her retirement and to prepare a commendation for presentation at the B.L. Offer January 21, 1997 Council Meeting. 12/16/96 PAGE FIVE 15. At the request of Azusa, Edison is currently increasing the transformation capacity at Azusa Substation to enable Azusa to meet its future electric load growth and enhance the reliability of electric service to Azusa's customers. Since the upgrade work is for the sole benelit at Azusa, Azusa has agreed to pay the entire cost under a Transmission Substation Agreement. The Agreement will allow Edison to recover its upgrade investment from Azusa over the useful life of the facilities. Moreover other cost recoveries associated with the Azusa Substation facilities under three existing transmission/customer facilities agreements will also be consolidated into the agreement for administrative ease. The agreement was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign the execution copies once they are prepared. Furthermore, it was authorized for Council to delegate the authority to Director of Utilities or his designee to implement the contractual arrangements that should arise under the Agreement. Transmission Substation Agreement with Edison 16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Reso 96-C196 REQUESTING TO ADOPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR A Agmnt LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ENCROACIIMENT PERMIT Encroach NO. 796-NLC-2477 BETWEEN CITY OF AZUSA AND STATE OF Permit with CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. CALTRANS 17. At the December 2, 1996 meeting, Council approved request for a postponement Reject bids for in awarding the bid for the Security System at the Light and Water Building in Security System order to give staff additional time to analyze the bids received and to obtain for L&W & re - additional information and specification of the equipment offered from each advertize for bidder. Having now completed an in-depth analysis of the equipment that was bids offered, it is found that none of the equipment meets the precise specifications. Staff was authorized to reject all bids and the City Clerk was authorized to re- advertize for bids. 18. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING Reso 96-C 197 FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A tenant impr wrk PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000 FOR L&W TENANT IMPROVEMENT WORK. 19. 386 class PCs and other hardware designated by the City's Information Services Donate surplus were declared surplus since it is no longer suitable for City use due to the purchase PCs & donate of 26 new Pentium class PCS earlier this year, and staff was authorized to donate to AUSD them to the Azusa Unified School District. 20. Council approved the Server Replacement Project Technical Specifications for a Advertise for Hewlett Packard Netserver LII Pro 6/200 and authorized the City clerk to advertise Server for bids. Funds are budgeted and available in account 243-400-2200-7150. Replacement Currently three servers of various ages are operating at City Hall. The use of Project multiple servers creates barriers to printer and file sharing and it is inefficient to be switching between multiple servers. Staff proposed that one end server replace the three with one that is fault tolerant, with high availability and has the ability to swap out a defective hard drive without downing the server or losing any time or data. 21. A RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Reso 96-C198 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrant FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 12/16/96 PAGE SIX 1 SPECIAL CALL. ITEMS Spec Call 7. For the past year and a half the City has been assisting the Azusa Pacific Rental University's School of Nursing with a health comprehensive community Agreement with assessment of the City of Azusa. They are now in need of a building in order to Azusa Pacific house a resource center that will be called "The Neighborhood Wellness Center". University The Center would hold community education classes on such topics as nutrition, parenting, and diabetes. It is requested that the City rent its building located at 617 North Azusa Avenue to Azusa Pacific University's School of Nursing. Councilmember Beebe addressed the issue questioning staff on how they came Beebe about with this monthly rent. comments Administrative Analyst, Dadaian addressed the issue stating that it has been empty Dadaian for two years, that this is a program that is just starting and is for the benefit of the comments community. Mr. Hank Bode addressed Council explaining that they did not look into other H. Bode facilities due to the fact that this is a service to the community and the location is comments suitable for this purpose. Question and answer session was conducted. A background of the program was Ques answer explained. sess City Attorney addressed the issue making the following changes to the contract as Ally made follows: Page I Section 1, to begin February 1, 1997, instead of January 1, and on changes to page 2 section 5, to add the following sentence: tenant shall be responsible for contract payment of any and all possessory interest taxes. Mayor Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING RENTAL AGREEMENT FOR CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 617 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt with additional changes to the contract. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEEBE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Reso 96-C 192 rental agmnt for 617 N. Azusa APU 8. In compliance with the requirements of the mandated Surface Mining and Contract Reclamation Act, the City of Azusa is preparing to commence its annual inspections w/Lilburn for of quarries within our jurisdiction. Lilburn Corporation will again be conducting Quarry these inspections due to its technical skill, highly specialized expertise in the field, inspection and experience with Azusa. Councilmember Hardison addressed the issue expressing his concerns as to what are Hardison the functions of the consultant in this contract. comments Community Development Bruckner addressed Council explaining that State Law R. Bruckner requires Service Mining and Reclamation Act of Rock Quarries to annually review comments Quarries and see if they are in compliance to state regulations. He further explained that the city does not have the technical knowledge to do this inspection to see if they are in compliance, therefore there is the need to contract with Lilburn, since it is a company experienced on these issues. 12/16/96 PAGE SEVEN Councilmember Naranjo addressed the issue stating that this contract should be Naranjo amended to have Lilburn verify and see if the quarries are in compliance with their comments paper work as well. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and Aprove contract unanimously carried to approve the contract between the City and Lilburn w/Lilburn Corporation to conduct the required inspections of quarry operations in Azusa, with Quarry the additional amendments suggested. Inspection '10. Councilmember Madrid addressed I Iwnan Resources Action Items and congratulated Congrats to City employees listed for step increase, new appointments and promotions. It was then Employees moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve I luman Resources Action Items. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP RECOMMENDATIONS: NAME J. I Ielvey, Offc Spec Il D.Abbott, Transp Disp R.Lingo, Jailer R.Cortez, Line Mech I llpr K.Morningstar, Inf Sys Admin 9 1 -XIAVA Wili ► 0 0tl. ►. ' None SEPARATIONS None LEAVE REQUEST None INCREASE/REGULAR STATUS Step 4 Step 5 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 APPOINTMENT 12/08/96 12/18/96 12/19/96 12/66/96 12/17/96 12. The City of Azusa Water Division recently acquired the old Owl Rock industrial water well located in the San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Grounds. The Azusa Water Division was contacted by CALMAT Co., who purchased complete interest in the Owl Rock property from Robertson's Ready Mix. CALMAT would like to continue use of the water well for industrial rock and sand operations. City Attorney's addressed the issue adding the following sentence to Resolution granting permit to CALMAT at the end of Section 7 alter the word agent and before period as follows: Provided however, that this exception shall extend only to that portion of negligence or willful misconduct attributable to the city. Councilmember Hardison addressed the issue requesting additional information and a background from staff. Utilities Director Hsu, addressed Council explaining that this well used to belong to ' Owl Rock, however, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), required Owl Rock to dedicate the well to the city after it terminated services. Owl Rock complied and even though this well is not suitable for potable water, only industrial use, because it is not deep enough; the city did, in fact, inherited it through the CUP. He further explained that CALMAT, even though it has its own water rights, still has the need to use it. He concluded by stating that the benefit to the city in regards to granting this permit is that CALMAT only uses 90% of their water rights. 12/16/96 PAGE EIGHT Human Resources Action items CALMAT use of water well Attorney comments Hardison comments Utilities Director Comments Mayor Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF Ti IE CITY COUNCIL OF TI IE CITY OF AZUSA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION GRANTING CALMAT CO. A DELAWARE CORPORATION A PERMIT TO TAKE CITY PROPERTY. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt resolution with additional changes. Resolution passed and ' adopted by the following vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Reso 96-C 194 grant permit to CALMATto continue use of City Well 1903119 THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City recess CONTINUED AT 10:20 P.M. CRA cont'd THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:21 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DII) NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA no bus DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA no bus FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ' ORDINANCES/SPECIAL. RESOLUTIONS Ord & Resos Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPROVING Second read ZONE CHANGE Z-96-4, AMENDING THE SPECIFIC PLAN IN THE SP2 ZONE, TO Ord 96-012, REFLECT AN AMENDMENT TO THE AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY CAMPUS APU Zone Chg MASTER PLAN FOR THE EAST CAMPUS AT 901 E. ALOSTA AVE., AND THE WEST CAMPUS AT 701 E. FOOTHILL BLVD. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' Proposition 208 is a campaign finance initiative passed in the November 1996 election. Discussion re The provisions of Proposition 208 become effective January 1, 1997, and will be in force Prop 208 during the City's upcoming March 4, 1997 election. An impact on the City's March election is that in local races in jurisdictions with fewer than 100,000 residents, contributions to candidates are limited to $100 per contributor. Council may enact a voluntary spending limit, the contribution limit is then increased to $250 per contributor. Under Proposition 208, Council established voluntary spending limits may not exceed $1.00 per city resident per election and must be adopted by ordinance. 12/16/96 PAGE NINE 1 Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI IE CITY OF AZUSA, Urgency Ord CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISUING A VOLUNTARY EXPENDffl1RE CEILING FOR 96-013 ELECTIVE OFFICES IN AZUSA. voluntary expenditure for Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading elective offices and adopt. Urgency Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING AN Reso 96-C 199 AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL Conflict of REFORM ACT OF 1974. Interest Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander to adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Item at beginning of All Scheduled items were handled at the begimwing of the Agenda. mtg. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Other buss Cncl None Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried Closed Sess by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Pending Litigation (Gov. Code Sea 54956.9 (bI & c)), two cases. Pending Lit Pending Litigation (Gov. Code Se. 54956.9 (a)). United States of America, et at; V. U.S. of Amer v. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California. United States District Court Case No. 90- Montrose Chem 3122AAH. Cason v. City of Azusa, United States District Court Case No. CV958361ABCogx). TIME OF RECESS: 10:58 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 12:00 A.M. Reconvened City Attorney reported that Council took action, in Closed Session to settle United States US of Amer v. of America, etal; v. Montrose Chemical Corporation of California. Montrose Chem Corp of CA, 12/16/96 PAGE TEN Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and carried by roll Adjourn call vote* to adjourn. Councilmember Madrid was absent at this portion of the meeting. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT 12:01 A.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C1. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 97-01. 12/16/96 PAGE ELEVEN