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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 4, 2003 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2003 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mrs. Frances Madrigal, President of Sister City, introduced the visitors from Zacatecas Youth F. Madrigal Exchange. City Clerk Mendoza presented gifts for all the youths and City Council Members Sister City presented Certificates of Recognition for their participation of the Sister City Youth Exchange. Mayor Madrid administered the Oath of Office to newly promoted Sergeant Paul Dennis of the Oath to Azusa Police Department and Chief of Police Davis administered the Code of Ethics to Mr. P. Dennis Dennis. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess Item of subsequent need, regarding existing litigation pertaining to Res -Care versus City of Item of Sub - Azusa and it was moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councllmember Hardison Sequent need 'and unanimously* carried to agendize it under Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Government Section 54956.9 (a ). It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Res -Care, Inc., vs. City of Azusa, Case No.: Los Angeles Superior Court No. KC040062 Real Property Ne-gotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Property Address: Parcel #8616-001-408, Kincaid Pit Agency Negotiators: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person and Economic/Redevelopment Agency Director Hennessey Under Negotiations: Price and Terms of Payment The City Council recessed to Closed Session at: 7:01 p.m. The City Council reconvened at: 7:29 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session Res -Care, Inc. Vs. City of Az Real Prop Neg Kincaid Pit Recess Reconvened Reports from Closed Session Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order ' INVOCATION was given by Reverend Samuel Martinez of Christian Faith Center of the Valley. Invocation Roll Call ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHAGNON ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Davis, Police Officer Montague, Director of Utilities Hsu, City Treasurer Macias, Community Development Director Bruckner, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Director of Public Works Nakasone, Planning Secretary Rocha, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Michael Tyner addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding Councilmembers. Ms. Lana F. Grizzell addressed Council expressing her opinion regarding Councilmembers. Also Present Pub Part Tyner Grizzell Mr. Larry Sutton addressed Council thanking them for the brick fence the City installed in his L. Sutton backyard and for using his family as a public service announcement by putting their picture in Comments local newspaper. Mr. Craig Moyer, Attorney of Manatt, Phelps iL Phillips, on behalf of Thermal Remediation C. Moyer Services, addressed Council stating that allegations of toxic releases, made regarding the Comments business, TRS, at the last meeting, were false. He stated that he will be making a presentation at the next Council meeting regarding the Issue. Mr. Jesse Carlos addressed Council thanking them for working with the SC Gas Company and J• Carlos Los Angeles County Fire Department regarding the natural gas vehicles. He also noted that he Comments Is in the process of acquiring signatures on a petition regarding the budget accountability act, he talked about the state budget and Its impacts, he explained the budget accountability act and what It does. He challenged the Council to sign the petition. Mr. Paul Naccachian addressed Council expressing his disappointment of Council that they did P. Naccachian not approve waiver of fees for the Art on the Avenue event held last month. He explained how Comments and why he thinks that art is a expression of free speech and also on the policy of the City attorney elimination of waiver of fees and how sections of the AMC are not accurate. City Attorney Response Carvalho responded stating that the Azusa Municipal Code regulates organized events, but, she will look into the Code to ensure that it complies with case law. Mr. Chris Nichols, Assistant Editor of the Los Angeles Magazine, addressed Council regarding C. Nichols the Renovation proposed for the Leo C. Nasser building. He provided selections from the Comments Secretary of the Interior Standards for Rehabilitation Guidelines for rehabbing historic buildings documents and detailed what it suggests for buildings like the Leo Nasser Building. Mr. Stephen Alexander addressed Council voicing his opposition to the Community Facilities S. Alexander District for the Mountain Cove Community. He then answered questions posed by Comments Councllmembers stating that was never Informed that there was a CFD at Mountain Cove before he moved into the community. It was consensus of Councllmembers that item V-A regarding Mountain Cove was brought V-A brt fwrd forward at this time. City Manager Cole detailed the issue regarding the misunderstanding of the Community Mountain Facilities District tax in the Mountain Cove community. He stated that the concerns of the Cove issue residents were mainly that some felt they didn't understand what was being presented to them; City Mgr that the CFD was not adequately disclosed, others thought this was a special tax on top of a special tax, others understood the tax but do not like the tax. He then provided the following on what the bonds provides, paid for: for water fees, pipes used to connect the water system, the reservoir, sewer improvements, widening of Highway 39, the electric and non -city utility conduits, water pipes, park fees, play equipment at Pioneer Park, and other park amenities that do not exist at Mountain Cove, bike trail, water impact fees, traffic fees, line fees, water system river bank protection, Roberts Creek mitigation, and school fees, etc. 'fees, Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES Ord. 03-04. WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY FACILTIES DISTRICT NO. 2002-1 (MOUNTAIN Spec Tax COVE). Mountain Cove Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 08/04/03 PAGE TWO AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHAGNON REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - NOTICE 15 HEREBY GIVEN of City Board and Commission term of Announcement office expirations, ending September 30, 2003, for the following Boards and Commissions of Board & Com the City of Azusa: 2 positions Architectural Barriers Commission I position Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission 1 position Library Commission 2 positions Park and Recreation Commission I position Personnel Board 1 position Planning Commission 2 positions Human Relations Commission Applications are available in the City Clerk's and City Manager's Office, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, City Library, 729 N. Dalton Avenue, Light & Water Department, 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Police Department, 725 N. Alameda, and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, 240 West Foothill Boulevard, for interested residents/incumbents; applications will be accepted through August 28, 2003, and interviews will be scheduled during the month of September, 2003. For further Information please call: (626) 812-5271. Lieutenant Frank Chavez of the Azusa Police Department provided a presentation regarding the Police Department's response to the 4' of July celebration and options for next year's response plan. He described how this year's 4`" of July celebration unfolded and how the Azusa Police Department responded in the most safe way possible to keep the peace throughout the community with minor arrests, but, a vast majority of illegal fireworks being displayed throughout the City. He then provided a breakdown of the City of La Puente's' response this year in the City area only, not in the unincorporated area, with the addition of police officers etc. He noted that the City of La Puente has different laws in its Municipal Code, and also had several arrests, and Incidents between Police Officers and community celebrants. Captain Sam Gonzales of the Azusa Police Department also addressed the issue presenting options for next 4" of July which were: 1. Continue to do what they've always done: manage the 41" of July, 2. Take the La Puente approach which cost the City an additional approximately $25,000, vs. Azusa spent $1,200, or 3. A modified a La Puente scheme: convene a stakeholders committee consisting of a couple of members of the Council, School District, local churches, and other interested parties from the community, his recommendation was the third approach. He made suggestions on how to help reduce the illegal firework activities in the City. He then answered questions posed by Councilmembers. It was suggested that the committee be formed and the process begin sometime In September after school begins. Discussion regarding the Leo Nasser Men's Store building at 706 N. Azusa Avenue. Discuss the matter and provide direction to the applicant, cultural and historic preservation commission and staff concerning the nature of the renovation of the Leo Nasser building. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the status of the project is in Its very preliminary stages, and spoke about the applicant's plans before and after he met with the Cultural and Historic Preservation Commission. He stated that the Commission was okay with replacing the glass brick if It was being restored back to the early 1920 design. He reiterated that these are just preliminary plans, the applicant wants to clean up the front of the facade for now and will come back to the City with more detailed plans for the facade Improvements at a later date, where Council will have an opportunity to review and provide input. He asked that Council provide their preferences now for some direction to the applicant. Further, that the applicant has not provided any detail on how he intends to replace the signs, reuse them, etc. Councilmember Hardison commented that he only wants the building restored; he's against demolishing the front of the building. He would like to save glass block; new stucco or paint, clean up exterior, glazed brick are okay with him; also to demolish the shed is okay, and he wants to save the Leo C. Nasser, signage. Councilmembers Stanford, and Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha concurred with Councilmember Hardison. Mayor Madrid stated that four of the improvements: Cleanup of the exterior glazed brick, New stucco/paint over any old stucco, Retain the primarily white color of the building and Demolish the rear shed, are. alright with the Councilmembers. She stated that: Replacement of the existing door with a nickel -plated door, Replacement of the existing glass block facade with a serpentine -style (curved glass) storefront, and Reuse of the projecting sign with a new sign face are the remaining Issues. 08/04/03 PAGE THREE Applications For Boards & Commission available Lt Chavez 4" of July Issue Capt. Gonzalez Comments Dis re: Leo Nasser Men's Store bldg Com dev dir Comments Council Comments Mr. Chris Nichols addressed the issue stressing the importance of keeping signs intact; he C. Nichols stated that when re -stuccoing they usually/will probably throw out the signage. He stated that Comments they should Identify each individual element of the signage specifically so that they can't be destroyed before anything is decided upon. Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried* that Staff staff be provided with direction as follows: that they will identify each individual piece of Direction signage i.e. Leo C. Nasser (2), Men's Shop and the language shoes and sportswear as well as Leo Nasser the glass block. Further, that they are adopting the 1941 period of preservation and everything Store consistent with 1941 and everything will remain intact as it may be reused. City Manager advised that the signage will be kept but, not necessarily on the building as it Is a different type of store. Councilmember Stanford reiterated that they are not detracting from the owner use of the property or its economic value. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the Chamber of Discussion Commerce funding. Councilmember Hardison, a member of the Council Subcommittee Chamber of detailed the findings of the subcommittee expressing the need for the Chamber of Commerce Commerce to become self sufficient and that the funding for the Chamber should come from the businesses. He also encouraged the Chamber to continue to works closely with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) in order to shape a partnership. City Manager Cole noted that measures of accountability, i.e. audit/annual report to the community, should be noted in the Memorandum of Understanding. The subcommittee encourages the sharing of revenues, resources, goals and efforts between the Chamber and the DBA. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously* Chamber to carried that the City fund the Chamber of Commerce with 6% of the annual Business License Be funded Tax Revenue to support economic development through marketing, services and legislative By Bus Lic advocacy and that $10,000.00 be annually allocated to the Chamber or another non-profit or Tax Revenue business for seed funding for the Miss Azusa Pageant, earmarking at least $5,000.00 for 6% participant scholarships. Further, to include the encouragement to the Chamber and DBA to work closely in order to form a partnership. City Manager Cole provided an update on the Azusa Concerts In the Park that will be held on Rick update August 51h, 12'h, 19`h and 26`h. He also advised that the Annual Report of the Los Angeles Concerts In the _ County Assessors Office has recently was published and stated that Azusa has had the largest Parks & assessed valuation in the San Gabriel Valley, he detailed the report. Assessors Rpt Councilmember Stanford introduced Dr. Kathy Egner of Transylvania University, a guest at his Stanford home. He recognized the accomplishments of Azusa Police Sergeant Paul Dennis. He noted Comments several Items that were recently published In his paper. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha announced the retirement luncheon of Senior Programs Manager Rocha Carolyn Crawford on Friday, August 8, 2003, at the Azusa Senior Center. He also invited all to Comments attend the Summer Reading Program Carnival on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. outside the City Library. Mayor Madrid thanked everyone for their great presentations and reminded all to attend the Mayor Madrid Concerts in the Park on Tuesdays at Memorial Park. She then shared at article with staff Comments regarding the Diamond Valley Lake Reservoir. Public Participation Item Pub Part Mr. Eric Anderson addressed Council regarding piercing studios and zoning laws pertaining to E. Anderson body art businesses. He stated that he would like to open a body piercing retail store which he Comments stated needs to be located in commercial area, but, the Azusa Municipal Code advises that this type of business is zoned within the M-1 Zone. He requested that Council amend the zoning laws from M-1 to C-1 in order that he may have his business In the Azusa Promenade. He stated that there is no provision barring this type of business In the AMC. He noted some discrepancies in the AMC and the Zoning Code with regard to adult businesses. Mayor Madrid requested the City Attorney to look Into the issue and some of the discrepancies Mayor noted, with a report back to Council. Comment Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed the issue noting that the matrix Mr. Com Dev Dir Anderson is referring to has not been updated, but that the tattoo parlors are permitted in the Comments M- I and M2 zones with Conditional Use Permits, and no where else; and permanent cosmetics are allowed in the C-1, C-2, and C-3 Zones; further, staff is in the process of updating the zoning code. 08/04/03 PAGE FOUR CONTINUED ITEMS Director of Public Works Nakasone responded to questions posed by Councilmembers regarding the Request for Authorization to Solicit Request For Proposal/Qualifications for Inspections Services - Year #2 of the Pavement Management Improvement Project. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously* carried to authorize Staff to solicit request for proposal/qualifications for on site inspection services for both slurry seal application and cape seal application portion of the Year #2 FY 2003-04 Pavement Management Improvement Project. SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING — to consider adjustments to the Water System Development and Annexation Fees and adopt respective resolutions approving new fees. Continued Items RFQ Inspection Services Pavement Mngmt Project Sched Items Pub Hrg Wtr Sys Dev Fees 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 25, 2003. San Gabriel Valley Hrg open Tribune. Utilities Director Hsu addressed the issue detailing the Issue stating that the water impact fee Dir of Util was adopted in 1990, which was only charged only to developers in order that they may buy Comments Into the City's water system. The cost may be per house, per acreage, or per square feet of their development. He stated that every year a public hearing is held in order to amend the fees to reflect cost of construction fees per the Construction Index for the Los Angeles Area. He asked that all the fees be increased by 1.7%. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Public Hearing asked for clarification on what the subject fees A. Morales are used for. Mayor Madrid advised that it is for a hook up to the Azusa Water System. Comments Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously* Hrg Clsd carried to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING WATER SYSTEM Res.03-C63 DEVELOPMENT FEES. Amend Wtr System Dev Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further Fees reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHAGNON Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING WATER SYSTEM Res.03-C64 ANNEXATION FEES. Amend Wtr System Annex Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further Fees reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHAGNON 'PUBLIC HEARING -Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA-218) allowing for Signs in the City Right -of- Pub Hrg Way under limited conditions. ZCA Signs The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on July 25, 2003. San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Mayor Madrid addressed the issue stating that this Code Amendment will allows signs to be Mayor placed on the Utility Polls and other rights of way due to the Blue Star Program and Yellow Comments Ribbon Program, which will be entitled Promotional Events; she listed events. 08/04/03 PAGE FIVE Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously* Hrg clsd carried to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha requested that language prohibiting nailing or stapling to trees be added Rocha to the proposed ordinance. Action on the Item was deferred to the end of the Council Comments meeting. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items VII -A through VII -G was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried*, with VII -B Spec the exception of Items VII -B, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Call Agenda. _ A. Minutes of the regular meeting of July 21 2003, were approved as written. Min Appvd B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. The contract for the Recreation Building Improvements Project was awarded to Award Rec Bldg Imp Building Services in the amount of $138,417.00 and the transfer of $50,000.00 from the Award Bldg Recreation Building project to West Wing Improvements was approved. Services D. The following was approved for the San Gabriel Canyon road Beautification (SBCRB) SG Canyon project: 1. Notice of Completion for the final project cost of $1438,068.38. 2. Total Rd Beaut extra works in the amount of $148,921.38. 3. Transfer of funds from the Electric Division, Project project CIP account 84000A with account number 338000730-7145, in the amount of $65,722.60. 4. Use of budget balance in SGCRB project account n the amount of $102,895.70 (out of the $108,750.00 available project balance). E. The following was approved for the West Wing Building Improvements and Furniture West Wing Imp Projects: 1. Award the West Wind Building Improvements contract to Advantage Project 8- Furniture Builders In the amount of $68,410.00. 2. Award the West Wing Building Furniture contract projects to Yocum Business Furnishings In the amount of $39,031.90. 3. Authorize a CIP budget transfer in the amount of $50,000 from the Recreation Building Improvement project to the West Wing Improvement Project. F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A JOINT Res. 03-C65 EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE GOLD LINE PHASE II JPA Gold Line CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE NON- Phase II SUBSTANTIVE LANGUAGE CHANGES TO THE AGREEMENT AS NECESSARY, AND MOU AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANGER TO EXECUTE AN IMPLEMENTING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING. (It was consensus of Councilmembers that Councilmember Stanford be designated as the City of Azusa Representative on the joint Powers !Agreement for the new Gold Line II). G. The following Resolution was approved and adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 03-C66 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Items Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha advised that he will be voting no on the appointment of P. Yugar, Rocha Recreations Superintendent, due to his view that the administration is top heavy. comments Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously* Hum Res carried to approve Human Resources Action Items as follows: Action Items Approved Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: S. Cole, S. Glambruno, D. Parker, M. Guadagnino, J. Collins, and T. Harrington. New Appointments: P. Yugar, Recreation Superintendent, pending physical. Promotional Appointments: V. Padilla, Street Maintenance Supervisor. Separations: J. IQrstenpfad, Police Officer and Larry Wetherbee, Electric Crew Supervisor. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 10:03 Int Cncl/CRA P.M. TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING% joint City Council/Redevelopment Agency Item — Adoption of Resolutions approving a MOU Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Azusa, the Redevelopment Agency of the Kincaid Pit City of Azusa, the City of Irwindale, the Irwindale redevelopment Agency, and JAR-Kincald, LLC for the development of the Xincaid Pit. 08/04/03 PAGE SIX Economic/Redevelopment Hennessey addressed the issue providing a power point presentation detailing the background regarding the Kincaid Pit located at the west end of Azusa, just west and south of Price Costco, and bisected by the 210 Foothill Freeway, which divides the site Into a North and South Pit. He noted that the Memorandum of Understanding is to serve the guide of negotiations between the parties involved, It is not the final document and is non-binding and will be In effect for one year. Both cities would cooperate in the entitlement process, the developer is proposing to keep the billboard on site, the City of Azusa will be the lead in the environmental review process and in the design and development of the drainage retention basin, both cities would be indemnified for any liability connected with the development of the drainage retention basins, both cities will share in sales and property tax, Azusa Light and Water will provide the utility service, and the developer believes that financial assistance will be necessary for the development of the project from the funds developed by the property, not a subsidy: he stated that they will commence filling the North Pit by June 1, 2004, commence construction of above -grade Improvements by January 2005 and completed the project by December 1, 2005. Discussion was held between Councilmembers/Directors, staff, and developer regarding the run off water and drainage, existing water and easements, and NPDES. Mayor/Chairperson Madrid expressed concern regarding billboard signs stating that they were not supposed to remain on the property. The developer explained that In order for the property to be developed there is a need to move the storm water from the north pit to the south pit, and that the south pit Is owned by the persons who own the billboards, and they cannot develop the north pit without the south pit, he detailed. City Manager/Executive Director Cole also responded stating that the City Council retains the legal authority over the extension of the billboard and that the aesthetic fate of the south pit will be the subject of the environmental discussion. Director Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: CRA Dir Hennessey Discussion A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Res. Nos. CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF 03-R26 Agency AZUSA, THE REDEVELOOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, THE CITY OF IRWINDALE, and 03-C67 THE IRWINDALE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND JAR-KINCAID,LLC. REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE KINCAID PIT. Moved by Director/Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Director/Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the 'Agency/Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: CHAGNON THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 10:20 P.M. CRAcon't THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:21 P.M. Rcnv Cncl City Attorney Carvalho addressed the concerns of Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha regarding the City Atty proposed ordinance allowing for signs in the City right-of-way, stating that the ordinance be Comments amended to read: delete the word "except and insert "provided, however, that signs may be placed in the public right-of-way, but, not be nailed or stapled to trees". Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AMENDING TITLE 88, 1" Rdg Ord ARTICLE VIII, DIVISION 1, SECTION 88-1590(e)OFTHE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, ALLOWING Signsin FOR SIGNS IN THE CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNDER LIMITED CONDITIONS. City right - a -way Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously* carried to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Monday, August 11, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. at Adjourn the Azusa Light and Water Conference Room to conduct a workshop on Code Enforcement and 8/11 L&W NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2003-C68. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2003-04. *Indicates Chagnon absent. 08/04/03 PAGE SEVEN