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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 3, 1998 - CC1 •. CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 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. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Church. Invocation ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, Roll Call BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Secretary Rocha, Transportation Manager MacKay, Recreation Superintendent Noriega, Recreation Superintendent Jacobs, Accounts Specialist Wanstrath, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Administrative Secretary Jones, Finance Director Craig, Senior Programs Supervisor Crawford, Head Start Coordinator Coppola, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a proclamation to Mr. Alfred Santa Cruz Commander of Proc to mbrs the American Legion, Jim Pinto, First Vice Commander and Bill Medley, Second Vice American Legion Commander, in appreciation of their donation of $1,000 to the Home Delivered Meals Program at the Senior Center. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Keith Hanks addressed Council fust thanking them for addressing the cable x rated K. Hanks issue this evening and also requesting that the City Attorney explain the potential comments conflict of interests as it relates to Coun ilmembers. (She responded later in the meeting). Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously Item IX -B brt carried that item IX -B, regarding proposed resolution opposing x -rated programs being forward offered by Charter. Communications cable television, be brought forward for handling _ immediately following public participation. Mr. Tom Sheedy, Manager of Azusa Rock addressed item III -D, regarding the increase T. Sheedy in Extraction Tax, voicing his opposition and requesting that Council consider a lower comments rate. After discussion, City Manager Cole advised that a report is being prepared by City Mgr Irwindale staff, and that there the tax may be more, and they will/expect to go to the comments voters in Irwindale. Mr. Richard McKee addressed Council voicing his concerns iegaiding compliance with R. McKee the Brown Act with regard to Closed Session item. He stated that Council has no comments authority to go into closed session regarding the Monrovia Nursery and implied that if they did, he would sue. Ms. Sharon Lewis, representing Azusa Sister City, addressed Council thanking them for S. Lewis cooperation and support of the Sister City program. She also thanked Mac Donalds, comments APU, and Carmen's Restaurant. She invited all to attend the Steak Fry at Monrovia Nursery on Saturday, August 22, 1998, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., for a price of $12.50 per person. She then presented a gift to the Azusa Library, from Exchange Students from Zacatecas, Azusa's Sister City. Mr. Juan Carlos Torres of Senator Solis's office addressed Council thanking them for J. Torres attending the press conference regarding the meth labs and announced that they will be Solis' Office having a public fair, and for more information call his office. comments Mayor Madrid recognized former Mayor Moses and his wife Indai and also Mr. Ed Mayor recognition Chavez of Assemblyman Gallego's office. Mr. David Pardo representing the Russell Street residents, addressed Council with D. Pardo complaints regarding the fence at the Edgewood Shopping Center. He questioned why comments the wall was knocked down by the City. City Manager Cole responded apologizing for not letting the neighborhood know, but City Mgr stated that the County Fire District recommended that there be adequate fire safety response access. Further, he advised that they would to make sure that the area is not used for other uses, but only for fire safety access. 'City Attorney Carvalho addressed the Conflict of Interest issue stating that when newly City Attorney elected Councilmembers take office a workshop is scheduled to provide education, hand comments outs, etc., on how and when to disqualify themselves from an issue that may be a Conflict of potential conflict. She stated that three basic rules on a possible conflict are based on Interests and source of income, real property or business interest. She then detailed specific scenarios Brown Act and how they would be dealt with. She then addressed the Brown Act issue regarding the Closed Session that Mr. McKee raised earlier in the meeting, providing two choices to Council as follows: Either go into Closed Session or postpone the matter. She advised that this is an issue of form over substance. Councilmember Stanford addressed the issue regarding x -rated programming being Stanford re: offered by Charter Communications in Azusa. He provided background on the issue Charter cable and Councilmember Hardison also voiced his opposition to the programming. programming Councilmember Stanford advised that the resolution he is proposing is not telling cable what to program, but requesting that they not offer x -rated programming to Azusa. The following residents voiced their opposition to the x -rated channels being offered Residents voiced by Charter Communications: Rick MacDonald, Gordon Coulter, Freddie Slayer, Dale opposition to x - Nelson, Drew Rushlow, Hank Bode, John Anderson, Chris Nay, Stacey Kent, Wayne rated programming Kalama, Sue Rawlings, Dan Simpson and Joannie Thompson. Charter Comm. Mr. Mel Matthews of Charter Communications addressed the issue stating that there are safeguards that residents can take to block out channels that they don't want to view. He stated that Charter has provided a mechanism to block pay per view channel and provides parental control, choice to customers, and methods of providing security. He advised that they also have concerns for the community and further that adult programming is regulated by the Federal Government with FCC rules. After further discussion, Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: 08/03/98 PAGE TWO M. Matthews Charter Communications comments A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS TO ABANDON ITS INTENTION TO OFFER PORNOGRAPHIC PROGRAMMING IN AZUSA. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: I AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT: 9:27 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:34 P.M. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIIdSTAFF GOLDEN DAYS -UPDATE Ms. Lurece Hunter, Golden Days Chairperson, addressed Council announcing that the Golden Days event is in its forty-ninth year, the first theme was created in 1950 and it was incorporated in 1958. She advised that this year the event will run from October 3" through the 11ih, and followed up with citing the purpose of Golden Days. She then introduced other members of the Committee to provide updates. Res. 98-C139 Requesting Charter to abandon its x -rated program in Azusa Recess Reconvened Updates/Rpts Golden Days L. Hunter comments Ms. Sandy Franks reminded all that the deadline for submitted nominees for Honored S. Franks Citizens applications is August 31", and the deadline for the 1999 theme contest is comments 'August 21". Ms. Linda Bean introduced Lynda Jones and Sandy Willison as the honorary Grand L. Bean Marshal for the Golden Days parade. Sandy Willison and Lynda Jones offered comments comments regarding their involvement, for many years, with the Golden Days events. Lana Grizzell announced to the trip to State Line, Saturday, August 15'", 6:45 a.m. - L. Grizzell 11:30 p.m., call 334-0041, for more information. comments Ms. Suzanne Avila announced that on Wednesday October That 6:00 p.m., at Gladstone park, there will be a baseball game between the Hollywood Shortys' and Councilmembers and reminded them to sign up for the event. Ms. Peggy Martinez announced that as a joint effort of the Azusa Sister City and Golden Days Committee, there will be a Family Tree Festival on October 4'", and on October 9'h Sister City will have its annual dance. The Family Tree Festival would like to find the oldest living citizen, get Azusa Families involved to share history, have businesses that have been in Azusa over eight years and also local organizations to share their history. They will have a picnic for family reunions and a reception to share history. For further information call: Rosemary at 334-1707 or Peggy at 334-2448. S. Avila comments P. Martinez comments Ms. Hunter announced that the next Golden Days meeting will be held at Soldano L. Hunter Village on August 26'". add'1 comments Councilmember Hardison announced that the Sister City will have its Steak Hardison Dinner/Dance at Monrovia Nursery; for further information call Tony at 969-1229. comments Councilmember Stanford thanked his colleagues for their support of the resolution Stanford urging Charter Communication to abandon x -rated programming. comments 08/03/98 PAGE THREE Councilmember Rocha invited all to attend the band shell meeting on August 8`" at 9:30 Rocha a.m. at the Library Auditorium and also invited all to attend a fund raiser to be held by comments the three Veterans groups on August 150' from 6p. in. to midnight at the VFW, $15 per couple, $8 per person to help fund the Walk of Freedom. Further he requested that all keep in prayers Cal Munoz, Mr. Martinez and Mr. Ochoa, who are ill at this time. Mayor Madrid thanked the 150+ residents who joined Council for the Rosedale Workshop on Saturday, she invited all to participate in National Night Out on August '4'", for local block parry info call: 815-5154. Lastly, she announced that the Quakes will be honoring" the City of Azusa at its game on Friday, August 7, in recognition of Azusa's Centennial. City Clerk Solis read Notice to the Public regarding vacancies on local boards and commissions, such as Library, Planning, Personnel Board and Cultural & Historical Landmark Commission. Mayor Madrid requested that applications be made available in other locations in the City. The Notice and applications will be placed at Library, Senior Center, Police Department, Light and Water, and City Manager's Office. Madrid comments City Clerk comments Board & Comm vacancies PUBLIC HEARING - on a request for a modification of the Service Commercial land Pub Hrg uses in the West End Specific Plan Zone (SP1) - Chapter 88-245, West End Specific Modifications Plan. Z-98-1, Edward Seidner. Located on Miller Avenue to Vernon Avenue between Svs Com land use Foothill and Industrial Street. Seidner The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 16, 1998. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Hearing stating that this is an application by owner Ed Seidner, with concurrence from adjoining property owners, 'to change the verbiage of the SC -A (Service Commercial -Auto) District in the SP -1, Specific Plan Zone. The area affected by the change is located north of Foothill Boulevard, west of Vernon Ave., south of Industrial Street, and east of Miller Avenue. He explained the reason that conditional use permits were required for other service commercial uses in the SC -A District and stated that the request will eliminate the need to require a conditional use permits for non -automotive uses in the SC -A Districts in order to attract a wider variety of businesses to that area. Planning Commission recommended approval. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. It was consensus of Councilmembers to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: Com Dev Dir comments Testimony/none Hrg Closed AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1" Rdg Ord AMENDING THE WEST END SPECIFIC PLAN, MODIFYING THE SERVICE amending COMMERCIAL AUTO (SC -A) DISTRICT TO ALLOW PRINCIPALLY West End Specific PERMITTED USES IN THE SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT BY RIGHT. Plan Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - for property located at 146 S. Motor Avenue. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the informal hearing to the meeting of Tuesday, September 8, 1998. 08/03/98 PAGE FOUR Pub Nuis Appeal continued to 9/8/98 meeting INFORMAL HEARING - to receive testimony from affected property owners Hearing -Weed regarding 1997-98 Weed Clearance Charges. Abatement Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Cost confirmed unanimously carried to confirm weed abatement costs and authorize the Mayor to sign required notice to County Auditor. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C130 CALIFORNIA, SETTING A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON ROCK, SAND AND Inc Rock, Sand, GRAVEL EXTRACTION. Gravel Extraction Tax Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE Mayor Madrid requested that staff begin discussions with the industry for a reclamation Mayor request plan within the next 120 days. Reclamation Plan City Manager Cole addressed the item regarding Capital Improvement Projects, City Mgr detailing the sources of funding as well as the projects that are to be funded. He then re: CEP answered questions posed by Council regarding the Civic Auditorium window replacement project. Councilmember Beebe requested that staff look into the possibility of an energy Councilmember conservation rebate and requested that any monies left over from the projects be comments immediately utilized to fund new projects. Mayor Madrid expressed concern regarding the intersection of Paramount and Angeleno Mayor comment and requested that staff look into the feasibility of a stop sign. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the following: 1) $1,430,000 in funding (please note that $958,000 is in General funds, $400,000 will be reimbursed later from the Federal ISTEA program, and $57,750 from the Light Fund) for the capital improvement projects shown on attachment A, 2) $305,000 from the increase in the rock tax for the three deferred building maintenance projects, and 3) hold a Public Hearing on August 17, 1998, for the purpose of adopting a Resolution for appropriate budgetary transfers. City Manager Cole addressed item regarding Community Services restructuring, detailing the history of the department and suggesting that the Senior Center, Transportation, and Head Start program be realigned with the Library and that the Parks & Recreation department remain together as a new Recreation and Parks department. He added that no new positions are being recommended but that he will bring back at a later date who will head department and additional compensation if necessary. 1998-99 General Fund Capital Improvement Projects (approved) City Mgr comments re: Community Services Restructuring Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Com Svs unanimously carried by roll call that the Library be merged with three divisions as Restructuring follows: Senior Programs, Head Start and Transportation and that Community Services approved be reorganized to create a new Recreation and Parks Department. 08/03/98 PAGE FIVE City Manager Cole addressed the Police Safety Revised Budget item stating that the City Mgr reduction reflects 98 % towards the requested budget reductions. Police budget Chief of Police Broderick addressed the issue detailing their method of restructuring, COP and how they will continue their success. He then answered questions posed by comments Councilmembers regarding options that the Police department chose to take in reducing its budget, payments to La Salle bank (Finance Director responded) towing franchise, golden handshake opportunities and relationship with the Azusa Unified School District. Finance Director responded and detailed explanation regarding La Salle payments, and Fin Dir allocations, which Councilmember Beebe stated would have to be explained later in comments greater detail Councilmember Rocha read a letter from Nancy Moore of the Azusa Unified School Rocha District regarding the Dare Program, School Resource Officer funding, and the Human comments relations person that will be cut as liaison to the school; she requested that the Police Department work with the AUSD on that issue. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Revised Safety unanimously carried to approved the revised Public Safety budget as submitted. Budget approved The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -Q, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Beebe, and Appvd, IV- Spec unanimously carried, with the exception of items IV -A, D, E, I, J, and IV -O, which Call IV- A,D,E, were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. I, J, O. A. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C131 AMENDING FOOD SERVICES PROVISION FOR THE HEAD START Head Start Food PROGRAM. Services C. The plans and specification for Traffic signal installation and upgrade of Plans & Specs Cerritos/Newburgh and Gladstone/Lark Ellen, were approved and the City Clerk Traffic Signal was authorized to advertise for bids. Cerritos/Newburgh D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. E. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Spec Call F. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 1998 was received and filed. Treas Rpt G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C133 CALIFORNIA, TO GRANT ANOTHER DESIGNATED PERIOD FOR TWO Two years Svs YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT. Credit H The water main replacement project 97-01, work change order for Gladstone Change Order Street and Irwindale Avenue was approved and payment in the amount of C.P. Constr. $15,604.11 to C.P. Construction Company, Inc. was approved. 69W.0041\5ro"4 P"11:359 SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Spec Call K. Notice of Completion for the Water System Interconnections Project by Robert Notice of Comp - Brkich Construction, was approved and its recordation was authorized. Brkich Constr. L Notice of Completion for the Water System Interconnections Project by Doty Notice of Comp Bros. Equipment Company, was approved and its recordation was authorized. Doty Bros. 08/03/98 PAGE SIX M. Plans and specifications for construction of Well #10 building were approved and Plans & Specs the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. Well #10 N. Plans and specifications for installation and construction of MIOS SAL -80 for Plans & Specs disinfection of Well #10 were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to Disinfection of advertise for bids. Well #10 O. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call P. Pursuant to the provisions of the Rules of the Civil Service System, Section 13, Layoff Admin Layoff, General Policy, request to lay off Administrative Secretary was approved. Secretary approved Q. Three separate resolutions authorizing payment of claims and demands were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. Nos. 98 - ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE C126, C135, C136 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. and C137 Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Rocha addressed minutes of Special Meeting of July 20`°, stating that Councilmember Hardison was absent at that meeting. The error was noted and corrected. Councilmembers Beebe and Hardison addressed the purchase of new loader/backhoe for the Electric Division and purchase of Ranger trucks or equivalent in the Consumer Services Departments, stating that for future purchases, staff look into the feasibility of purchasing used or leased equipment as an alternative to new equipment. 'City Manager Cole explained the hiring of an Associate Planner as well as a Planning Technician in the Community Development Department, stating that both positions have previously been performed by contract employees and that there is a need to fill the positions with permanent employees which will to be cost effective as well as to providing continuity and professionalism. Special Call Items Rocha noted error in min 7/20 4:30 p.m. Beebe & Hardison concerns re: purchase of equip & trucks City Mgr responded to questions re: new hires ping Councilmember Beebe addressed item regarding the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Beebe re: Authority payment of Semi -Annual Water Right Assessment, requesting payments be SGV Water made monthly, if possible. She was advised by City Manager Cole that, per City Quality Auth. Attorney, payment schedule is set by State Law, but that it would be confirmed. Councilmember Beebe requested clarification of item regarding the Superintendent of Beebe questions Public Works request to be changed from Executive Management to Non Represented Superintendent Middle Management Association Bargaining Unit. PW position City Manager Cole responded stating that the request is voluntary, the fiscal impact will CityMgr be positive and it would be a step down in permanent benefits for Mr. Pedroza. responded Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and Min approved unanimously carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 1998, the Special meeting of July 20'" and the adjourned regular meetings June 30'", and July 11th, be approved as written. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING Res. 98-C132 FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A Purchase of PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,156.79, PLUS Loader/Backhoe TAX, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE CASE 58 OSL LOADER/BACKHOE. 08/03/98 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STANFORD, HARDISON, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employee receiving merit increases and/or regular appointments. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: E. Solano. New Appointments: G. Romo, Associate Planner, pending physical exam. C. Wichmann, Planning Technician, pending physical exam. Human Resources Action Items Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and Specifications unanimously carried that specifications for two 1998 Ranger size trucks or equivalent, 1998 Ranger size and one 1998 'h ton truck, be approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise truck or equal. for bids. One 1998 1/s ton Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and carried SGB Water -that with regard to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Semi -Annual Water Quality Authority Rights Assessment issue, staff be directed to make the July payment of the Authority Water Rights assessment, and further, that bi-monthly informational reports be provided City Council Assessment in August, October and December, on the progress of the implementation of the ramp - down and compliance with the USEPA record of decision schedule for basin clean-up. Councilmember Beebe dissenting. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C134 APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Revisions to MEMORANDA COVERING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Compensation AND THE NON -REPRESENTED MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES & Benefits MOU EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998. Exec Mngmt & Non -Rep Mid Moved by Councihnember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive Mngmt further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STANFORD, HARDISON, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA jointly JOINTLY TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: Community Development Director Bruckner addressed item regarding the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement proposals for the Talley Building, detailing proposal from Mr. McElhaney, for telemarketing and communications equipment sales with 24 employees, and an anticipated loan from the agency for $200,000. Further, he is proposing to rehabilitate the building and do seismic retrofitting. Mr. McElhaney has put up a good faith deposit. The second proposal is from Mr. Naccachian of the Balzac 08/03/98 PAGE EIGHT Com Dev Dir comments Exc Neg Agmt Talley Building CaM and his proposal is to develop living quarters upstairs for himself and a restaurant downstairs. He anticipated the restaurant will employ about 20 employees in about three years, sales tax generation from the food sales, and anticipates an Agency loan for about $170,000. He detailed the time frame. He advised that after a review of the two proposals, it is recommended that Mr. McElhaney's proposal accepted. Mr. McElhaney addressed Council responding to questions posed by Councilmembers; detailed his business and amenities and how he will give people a reason to come and shop downtown. He also offered suggestions on how to deal with the downtown area. Mr. McElhaney comments Ms. Peggy Martinez, representing Paul Naccachian, of the Balzac Caf6, detailed the P. Martinez proposal Mr. Naccachian is presenting, addressing concerns to provide Azusa what is rep. Balzac Caf6 lacking, retail front, business friendly, a restaurant where people can meet. She described Mr. Naccachian's vision of downtown to include Art Gallery/Antique Mall. Director Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF Res. 98-R51 DIRECTORS APPROVING AN EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE Appvg Excl. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND MR. AND MRS. MCELHANEY Right to Negotiate (DBA GROUP CENTREX COMMUNICATIONS), FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY Mc Elhaney LOCATED AT 619-621 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA. Moved by Director Beebe, seconded by Director Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Excl. Right to carried by roll call that Council to approve the Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement Negotiate Agmt between the City and Mr. and Mrs. McElhaney. approve (Cncl) THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CRA convened CONTINUED AT 11:12 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:12 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS IDA No Bus. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AT: 11:13 P.M. APFA convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:13 P.M. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Cncl reconvened Ord/Spec Resos ' Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. Code Amend AMENDING SECTIONS 88-785 OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE #201; Garage RELATING TO GARAGE LOCATIONS CODE AMENDMENT NO. 201. locations FAILED Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance failed by the following vote of the Council: 08/03/98 PAGE NINE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING Res. 98-C138 AN APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF AND CONDITIONAL Granting Appeal USE PERMIT NO. C-98-5 CONCERNING A VIDEO GAMES ARCADE AT 310 PC Decision NORTH CITRUS AVENUE, SUITE J. re: 310 N. Citrus Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL STANFORD, HARDISON, ROCHA, MADRID BEEBE NONE Discussion was held between Councilmember Rocha and City Manager Cole regarding cut in janitorial services savings, which could not be used for Special Events because it was used as an expenditure to balance the Community Development Fund expenditure limits. Staff also responded to questions from Mr. Rocha regarding the Community Development Budget Reduction Plan as follows: $88,000 for Rosedale Planner is counted as a expenditure and the same amount of revenue to zero it out; City Wide Development Impact Fee Study were paid out of the Civic Center Improvement Fund, Rosedale EIR were offset by revenues as presented to by the Finance Director. Mr. Cole stated that the third party review for pesticides relating to the Rosedale Project is being paid by the Azusa Water Department. �I17:l�1�1 Discussion re: Funds for Special Events and other items City Manager Cole stated that he looked forward to working with Councilmember City Manager Rocha to restore the Special Events programs contingent upon two things; identifying comments volunteer and/or monetary contributions that would help offset the costs to the general fund and/or that the Recreation Department stretch the dollars in that department. Councilmember Rocha requested that the pool be open on Labor Day Sunday, Rocha September 7, 1998. City Manager Cole advised that that could be accomplished. request It was consensus of Councilmembers adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:16 P.M. CITY ' NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C140 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-012. 08/03/98 PAGE TEN