HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 17, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1998 - 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 Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Leroy of the Assembly of God Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Carvalho, Interim City Administrator/Utilities Director Hsu, Chief of
Police Broderick, Captain Pihlak, Captain Garcia, Community Development Director
Bruckner, Senior Programs Coordinator Crawford, City Engineer Abbaszadeh,
Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Senior Librarian Stewart, Buyer Garcia,
Transportation Manager MacKay, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Information
Services Administrator Morningstar, Computer Programmer Weilbach, Assistant
'Planner Danoff, Planning Secretary Rocha, City Librarian Maghsoudi, City Treasurer
Talley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Solis.
CEREMONIAL
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
The Azusa High Aztec Theater presented a "sampling"of Arsenic and Old Lace. Ms. Azusa High Aztec
Jolene Molina, President of the Academy of the Arts, invited all to attend the show at Theater performers
Azusa High School from March 5" through the 7' at 7:00 p.m.; she advised that the
group is currently raising money for a trip to New York in order for them to expand
their horizons and experience the theater fust hand. She also announced the upcoming
AHS Talent Show to be held on February 24' 7:00 p.m. and the Wizard of Oz to be
held on February 28s .
The entire Council presented a proclamation to Leticia Timmons, Head Start Education Proc L. Timmons
Coordinator for the Azusa Head Start Program, in recognition of years of service to the Head Start
City
The entire Council presented a Resolution to Riva Goldman of the Los Angeles County
Department of Health Services in observance of Poison Prevention Week from March
16'" through the 23`'.
�Mrs. Christine Dennis, Principal of Azusa High School, Assistance Principal Rick
Stoecklein, arA Mr. Jerry Searcy, Principal of Gladstone High, presented students of
Azusa and Gladstone High school with Certificates of Recognition for receiving honors
and high hon3rs on the Golden State Exam.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The following persons spoke in favor of keeping the praying hands and nativity scene
on the front lawn at City Hall: Chris Chavez, Sal Pedregon, Reverend Rick Mac
Donald, Ron Legault, Kathleen Dodd, David De La Zerda, Mauricio Castillo, Reverend
Leroy, and Herald Monroe.
program
Reso R. Goldman
Poison Prevention
Week
Cert of Rec
Students AHS &
GHS, Golden State
Exam High Honors
Pub Part
In favor of praying
hands & nativity
scene
REPORTS UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCEUSTAFF Rpts/Updates
Captain Karen Pihlak, Mr. Jaime Mendoza, Director of the Family Counseling Center Capt. K. Pihlak
of Azusa Pacific University, and Mr. Dennis Rumkin, Trainer, Facilitator, Mediator, Com Mediation
addressed Council presenting the Azusa's Community Mediation Program, detailing its Program
purpose as well as its importance to the City.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council announcing that the Com Dev Dir
revised Environmental Impact Report for the Rosedale Project is now available for comments
public review and comment; copies are available at the Azusa public library, Glendora EIR Rosedale
library and City Hall West Wing, as well as the Copy Center for a fee of $20.00, he Project
advised to send all comments to himself at P.O. Box 1395, Azusa, 91702 or to call him
at (626) 812-5236. He then explained that the Specific Plan is an actual document that
represents what the developer is proposing to develop and the Environmental Impact
Report assesses the impact that this project is having on the environment and also
explained the review process. He noted that Council and Planning Commission will be
holding a short session on the public review process before the next Council meeting.
Mrs. Vera Mendoza, Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, V. Mendoza
addressed Council providing an update on the Scholarship Program and announcing that CofC/Miss
the Miss Azusa Pageant will be held on Friday, March 13, 1998, 8:00 p.m., at the Azusa Pageant
Woman's Club; further that the Science and Business Expo will be held on March 25th etc.
and the Grand Opening for the Bozak Caf6 will be on Thursday, March 26' at 5:30 p.m.
Interim City Administrator/Utilities Director Hsu advised that the Water Quality Report Water QualityRpt
will be given at the next Council meeting. next mtg
City Librarian Maghsoudi addressed Council and audience requesting Cable customers City Librarian
'to send all cable bills to Charter Communication and not the City Library and also comments
advised that a Grant had been received for the Library Foundation.
Councilmember Stanford displayed a photograph of Eliza Rocha, newest granddaughter Stanford
of Councilmember Rocha. He offered comments in favor of the praying hands and comments
nativity scene and detailed other events that have taken place in other cities caused by
the Freedom from Religion organization of Madison Wisconsin.
Councilmember Beebe reminded all of the upcoming Mid -Year Review to be held on Beebe
February 23, 1998, 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Auditorium. comments
Councilmember Rocha thanked Council for its support for the praying hands on the Rocha
Veterans Memorial and requested prayers for Tony Lucero and Tish Serrano. He comments
advised that the dedication of the APU Darling Library was a success and announced
the need for volunteers for the Literary Program at the Azusa Library; further that
training will take place on March 10i°, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and March 14s' from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; for further information call 812-5267. Lastly, he requested that
signs be placed in strategic places announcing the sites of the future City Library and
band shell and that the next band shell meeting will be March 21' 9:30 a.m. at the
Library Auditorium.
'Councilmember Hardison advised that he will present a photograph of the proposed band Hardison
shell at the next meeting and requested volunteers are needed for construction; further comments
stating that he is in favor of the praying hands and nativity scene.
Mayor Madrid reminded all that this is Azusa's 100'I Birthday and thanked all for their Madrid
participation in the celebration. comments
02/17/98 PAGE TWO
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Item XI, brt fwrd
unanimously carried that item XI -B, regarding Cal -Mat Applications GPA -97-1,Z-97-1, fordis&handling
TPM -24842 and P-97-125 for 1201 North Todd Avenue be brought forward for
handling at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING - on the applicationwf Ca1Mat Properties Co., requesting Pub Hrg
development of a vacant 33.92 acre property: to amend the planning designation from Cal Properties/
conservation -water conservation, to heavy industry -general manufacturing; to approve National Guard
a land division to create six lots of 17.97, 6.54, 2.63, 2.54, 1.18 and 1.11 acres; and Armory
to approve a precise plan of design to develop a National Guard Armory on the 17.95 1201 N. Todd
acre lot, with respect to property located at 1201 North Todd Avenue. Ave.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on
February 6, 1998.
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that this is a Com Dev Dir
request from Ca1Mat to subdivide a piece of property on the northwest comer of Todd comments
and Sierra Madre, into six lots and the National Guard Armory plans to occupy the
larger of those six lots. In order to do that a GPA, Zone Change, tentative map for the
subdivision is required and a conceptual precise plan of design is required for the
armory proposal.
Interim City Planner Sheri Danoff addressed the Hearing outlining the Issues that were Int City Planner
addressed by the Planning Commission, which are detailed in the two page staff report comments
attached to these minutes.
Staff answered questions posed by Council regarding land division, zoning of Questions/
surrounding businesses, and proposed location of decorative fencing. discussion
Testimony was received from G. Avakian, K. Dodd, and D. Offen. Testimony
Mr. Peter S. Blumer, representative of CalMat Properties Co., addressed the Hearing P. Blumber
presenting and requesting clarification on conditions of approval Planning Division, item Ca1Mat Properties
#9 and #10, and Engineering Division Items #1; he then answered questions posed by
Council and Major General Bob Brandt of the National Guard addressed the Hearing
explaining their need for the larger facility.
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Ellsworth, Legislative Liaison of the National Guard, Lt Cml Ellsworth
explained the program for the homeless, which he stated will be ended by 1999. He comments
advised that there will be deed restrictions and Cities will have a voice in the future
homeless use and he answered additional questions posed by Councilmembers.
Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers, Mr. Blumer, Major Brandt, and Discussion
Lieutenant Desmond regarding maintenance of access trail, property and cost; access
trail size, security, walls, the City's General Plan and what it states, convoys and
escorts, weight of trucks (2 1h - 5 tons), maintenance of Todd Avenue and the
$125,000, for repairs, which will be used to maintain for approximately ten years, the
conveyor belt and haul road locations.
,It was consensus of Councilmembers to close the Hearing. Hrg closed
Mayor Madrid addressed the issue urging and requesting her colleagues for an 18 month Madrid
extension on the zone change in order for the National Park Service to complete a long comments
range planning study for the area.
Lengthy discussion was held regarding quarry property, uses in the area, zone change, Discussion
recreation uses versus open space and water space, drinking water supply and locations,
possible uses, the sub -division, alternatives, possible lot -line adjustment and public
access.
02/17/98 PAGE THREE
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Councilmember Beebe suggested that the project move forward, with the exception of
the middle strip of the property for ninety days in order to meet with the River Group
for its input.
President of CalMat Properties Company, Scott Wilcott, addressed the Hearing stating
that they have a buyer for the remainder of the property and with a postponement, they
might lose the buyer, but that they will be willing to meet with the River Group and
the specifics of the buyer's plan.
,discuss
After additional discussion, City Attorney Carvalho clarified the following: that Council
will accept Planning Commission recommendations with the following changes: 1) add
a condition of approval to require the creation of an assessment district for the
construction and maintenance of the trail, 2) to add a condition of approval that there
be CC&R's on the National Guard property with respect to use for the homeless
programs and that conditions are consistent with State Law on the issue, 3) add CC&R's
requirement to provide City with a Right of First Refusal to provide Utility Services,
and direct City Attorney to work with staff to revise documents.
Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled:
Beebe
comments
S. Walker
Ca1Mat President
Discussion
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C34
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT FROM GPA Amend
C(CONSERVATION) TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) OF THE AZUSA GENERAL C to LI
PLAN (IN CONNECTION WITH ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-97-1)
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, BEEBE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA I' Rdg Ord
AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION Zone Change
OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 NORTH TODD AVENUE FROM W TO M-1 prop @
CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT CASE NO. 1201 Todd Ave
Z-97-1. W to M-1
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried
by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilmember
Rocha and Mayor Madrid dissenting.
Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C35
_ APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 24852. TPM #24852
'Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, BEEBE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
02/17/98 PAGE FOUR
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Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C36
APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-97-125. PPD P-97-125
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
' AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, BEEBE
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through III -R, were approved
Consent Cal.
by motion of Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously
Approved
carried, with the exception of items III -D, M -G, III -L, III -M, and III -O, which were
III -D, G, L, M,
considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
&O, Spec Call
A. The Minutes of regular meeting of February 2, 1998, were approved as written. Min appvd
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C22
APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997- Appropriation
98 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments
C. The Contract for the Todd Avenue Improvements was awarded to Mobassaly Agmt w/Mobassaly
Engineering, low bidder, in the amount of $195,97.00. Todd Ave Improv.
D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
' E. Mayor Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated Human Res
employee listed for merit increase and bade farewell to employee leaving. Action Items
Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows:
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS:
NAME STATUS EFFECT
C. Solis, Water Util. Operator II Rglr Appt/Merit 02/21/98
SEPARATIONS
P. Glass, Police Dispatcher, effective February 2 1998.
F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C24
ADOPTING THE AMENDED INVESTMENT POLICY. Amend Invest Pol
G. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
H. Purchase of two Douglas Fir, Class I, 100' poles, for remote receiver sites to Purchase PD
enhance the Police Department's Radio Communications System was awarded to 2-100' poles
Norpac Lumber, in the amount of $7,356.68. Norpac Lumber
'I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C25
WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase Evidence
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Storage System
$35,415.00 FOR AN EVIDENCE STORAGE SYSTEM FOR THE NEW
POLICE FACILITY. (Awarded to McMurray Stern, Inc.)
J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C26,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE EARTHQUAKE SAFETY AND Grant Office of
PUBLIC BUILDING BOND GRANT. State Architect
02/17/98 PAGE FIVE
K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C27
WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase of
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Speakers
$12,802.01 FOR SPEAKERS. (Awarded to Lucent Technologies) Lucent Tech.
L. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
IM. SPECIAL CALL ITEM, Spec Call
N. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C28
WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase Copy
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Machines
$29,285.96, FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO CANON COPIERS, AND Canon/Xerox
$10,462.00, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE XEROX DIGITAL COPIER.
O. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
P. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. 98-C29
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT FOR LOAN
Section 108 Loan
ASSISTANCE UNDER SECTION 108 OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
Housing & Com
DEVELOPMENT ACT, THE NOTE, THE RESTRICTED ACCOUNT
Dev Act
AGREEMENT, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO
FULFILL THE CITY OF AZUSA'S OBLIGATIONS PURSUANT TO THE
SECTION 108 LOAN GUARANTEE FOR THE DOWNTOWN AZUSA
REVITALIZATION PROJECT.
Q. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. 98-C30 Pur
WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING OF CONTRACTS
Hardware/Open
FOR HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES TO OPEN ENDED
Ended Systems
'
SYSTEMS CORPORATION AND COGNOS CORPORATION.
Corp & Cognos
R. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of claims and demands were adopted
and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C31 & 32
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Special Call Items
Councilmember Rocha requested that the City set an example regarding the abatement Rocha/City
of weeds on its property such as the Krems property, property at 6' and San Gabriel, to clear city owned
the 100 block of Azusa Avenue, east side, and San Gabriel, south of 5`s Street. Staff properties
responded stating that the City has a contractor who will be clearing the weeds shortly.
Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C23
DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FROM OF, AND BRUSH, Pub Hrg Weed
'RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PRIVATE Abatement
PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS 3/2/98
INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF.
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
02/17/98 PAGE SIX
HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
NONE
NONE
Discussion was held regarding Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) policy for Discussion re:
any new at -grade railroad crossing is to close down two existing crossings. The MTA policy
Rosedale developer is proposing an at -grade crossing on the extension of Citrus Avenue, Rosedale at -grade
and the City has not approved the at -grade concept for Citrus, but, there is a need to crossings
assess the impact of their proposal in light of the MTA policy.
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Consulting Svs
unanimously carried to approve the proposal submitted by MMA in the amount of Feasibility Study
'$11,890.00, for providing professional consulting service to study the feasibility of RR Crossing
railroad crossing closures. closures
Ms. Susan Smith, a member of the Nursing Faculty of Azusa Pacific University S. Smith, Nursing
addressed Council detailing the creation of the Community Wellness Program in the City FacultyAPU
and goals for setting up the Center at City building at 809 N. Dalton, the Barnes House, re: rental agmt
and answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding rental agreement. Barnes House
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Rental Agmt
unanimously carried to approve the rental agreement in its substantial form, and for Barnes Hse
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the final document with revisions, if APU/Com
there are any. Wellness Center
It was consensus of Councilmembers that item III -M, regarding the Woman's Club fees, Item III -M WC
be continued to the City Council meeting of March 2, 1998. Fees cont 3/2
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously ]II -O, Rosedale
carried by roll call that item III -0, regarding the hiring of Rosedale Project Planner, be Project Planner
declared an item of subsequent need, to be handled in Closed Session under Section moved to Closed
54957 of the Government Code, entitled Personnel Matter: Project Planner. Session
'THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess
CONVENED AT 10:53 P.M. CRA convened
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CRA recess
AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 10:56 P.M. IDA convened
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC
AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 10:58 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:59 P.M.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING ADMINISTRATIVE FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE.
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive
further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
02/17/98 PAGE SEVEN
HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,
BEEBE, MADRID
NONE
NONE
IDA adjourn
Convene APFA
Cncl Reconvened
Ord/Spec Resos
Res. 98-C33
Establishing
Admin Fines &
Penalties for
violations of AMC
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Schedulea -
PUBLIC HEARING - to adopt a Resolution approving Appropriation Amendments for Pub Hrg
fiscal year 1997-98, in connection with the Mid -Year Review. Mid -Year Review
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 5,
1998.
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried Hrg cont to 2/23
'to continue the Public Hearing to Monday, February 23, 1998, 6:30 p.m. in the Civic
Auditorium.
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL
Oth Bus/Cncl
Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding Azusa restaurants Discussion re:
posting inspection grades. It was consensus of Councilmembers that the issue be tabled Rest posting grades
until calendared again by Council. tabled
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONVENED CRA/Cncl convene
JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE jointly closed secs
FOLLOWING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Gov. Code Sec, 54956.9) One Case - Claim by Freedom from Religion.
B. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov, Code Sec 54956 8 )
Redevelopment Agency, 237 South Azusa Avenue, Negotiations with FATCOLA.
Negotiator: Rick Forintos
' C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a). Martinez v. City of Azusa, Los Angeles County
Superior Court, Case No. KCO25338.
D. PERSONNEL MATTER - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov.
Code Sec, 54957) Project Planner.
TIME OF RECESS: 11:05 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 12:15 A.M.
Recess
Reconvened
City Attorney/General Counsel Carvalho advised that Council/Boardmembers took City Any advised
action as follows: that since the nativity scene and praying hands on the Veterans
Monument are of a secular nature, they will remain.
It was consensus of CouncilmembersBoardmembers to adjourn to Monday, February, Adjourn
23, 1998, 6:30 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium in order to conduct the continued public 2/23/98
hearing on the Mid -Year Review and to then adjourn that meeting to Monday, March Mid year
2, 1998, 6:30 p.m. in the Library Auditorium, in order to conduct a joint workshop & 3/2/98
between Council and Planning Commissioners to review approval process for the Workshop
Rosedale Project.
' TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: :16 A.M//
C OCEAK/
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C37.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-03.
02/17/98 PAGE EIGHT