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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - June 28, 1999 - CC•••••• AGENDA AZUSA CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CIVIC AUDITORIUM MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1999 213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 7: 30 P.M. AZUSA CITY COUNCIL CRISTINA C. MADRID MAYOR DIANE BEEBE DAVE HARDISON COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER DICK STANFORD JOSEPH R. ROCHA MAYOR PRO TEM COUNCILMEMBER I. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS • Call to Order • Pledge to the Flag • Invocation - First Sergeant Journal Miller of JROTC. • Roll Call • Ceremonial - A. Presentation of Proclamation to Ms. Lynn Hulsebos, member of the Architectural Barriers Commission, in appreciation of her participation in a program that presented information to nine Azusa elementary schools, concerning issues relating to disabled persons. B. Presentation of Proclamation to Azusa High School JROTC, in appreciation for service to the community. C. Presentation of $3,000 check to the Azusa High School Band Boosters as a matching contribution from the Azusa Light and Water Department, to help purchase new band uniforms. **** BUDGET MEETING WAS HELD AT 5:30 P.M.**** II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (Person/Group shall be allowed to speak without interruption up to five (5) minutes maximum time, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to the speaker’s questions or comments, shall be handled after the speaker has completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes time.) A. Ms. Suzanne Avila to provide an update on the Riverfront Planning Project. REPORTS, UPDATES, COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF A. Councilmember Rocha to provide update on the 4th of July Parade. B. Discussion regarding the processing of the proposed Mountain Cove Project. III. SCHEDULED ITEMS “If you challenge the City’s proposed actions in court, you may be limited to raising those issues that you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this Agenda, or in any written correspondence delivered to the City on or prior to the public hearing.” A. PUBLIC HEARING - on Code Amendment No. 210 relating to Signs in Commercial Zones. Recommendation: Table the public hearing until further notice, pending re-discussion of the ordinance by the Planning Commission concerning recent case law pertaining to regulation of message content. B. PUBLIC HEARING - on a request to convert ten apartments into condominiums for the property located at 430 & 434 N. Dalton Avenue, Mohamad & Fariba Tavakkoli. Recommendation: Open the Public Hearing; receive testimony, close the Hearing. 1) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 99-C80, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 52836. 2) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 99-C81, approving Conditional Use Permit No. C- 99-4. 3) Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 99-C82, approving Precise Plan of Design P2-99- 4. C. PUBLIC HEARING - to consider the adoption of the California Building Standards Codes. Recommendation: Open the Public Hearing; receive testimony, close the Hearing. Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 99-O11, adopting the California Building Standards Codes by reference. D. Requirement for Meandering Sidewalks at 1301 W. Foothill and 975 N. Todd Avenue. Recommendation: The City Council should take appropriate action. 06/28/99 PAGE TWO IV. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended action will be enacted with one vote. If Staff or Councilmembers wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS. A. Approval of Minutes. Recommendation: Approve minutes as written. B. Agreement between City of Azusa and City of Covina for School Resource Officer Council approved the “School Resource Officer/Gladstone” project, a Community Development Block Grant Program, on January 9, 1999. The City of Covina Police Department, a governmental agency, is providing these services. The Agreement between the City of Azusa and the City of Covina for period July 1, 1999 though June 30, 2000, is presented for approval. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. C. Agreement between City of Azusa and Peregrinos’ de Emaus for Homeless Outreach. Council approved “Homeless Outreach/Peregrinos”, a Community Development Block Grant Program, on January 9, 1999. Peregrinos’ de Emaus, a nonprofit organization, is providing these services. The agreement between the City of Azusa and Peregrinos de Emaus for period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, is presented for Council approval. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. D. Agreement between City of Azusa and the VNA Foundation. Council approved the “Mano-a-Mano Program”, a Community Development Block Grant Program, on January 9, 1999. The VNA Foundation, a non profit organization, is providing these services. The Agreement between the City and VNA for period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, is presented for Council approval. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. E. Agreement between City of Azusa and Service Center for Independent Living (SCIL). Council approved the “Information and Referral Services for the Disabled” Program, a Community Development Block Grant Program, on January 9, 1999. The Service Center for Independent Living (SCIL), a non profit organization, is providing these services. The Agreement between the City and SCIL for period July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000, is presented for Council approval. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. F. Resolution ordering the Canvass of the Special Municipal Election for July 20, 1999. This resolution orders the City Clerk to complete the canvass of the election prior to the second Tuesday following the Election and to certify the result on the second Tuesday following the Election which is, August 3, 1999. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-C83. G. Award of Contract for On Site cooking for Senior Meal Program. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Monday, June 14, 1999. One bid was received. Recommendation: Award the contract to Morrison Health Care, Inc., for fiscal year July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000. 06/28/99 PAGE THREE H. Renewal of Dog Licensing Agreement. Staff plans to bring the newly proposed uniform licensing program proposal and agreement in August with implementation suggested for November 1, 1999. Recommendation: Approve the four month agreement for Animal Control and Dog Licensing and Collection with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society. I. Adoption of the 1999 CEQA Guidelines. The City of Azusa last amended its CEQA guidelines in 1998. They are once again in need of amendment to reflect current State law and judicial decisions, and are attached for review and approval. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-C84, amending and adopting local guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) J. Notice of Completion for the Foothill Boulevard Overlay. Damon Construction completed the Foothill Overlay project on June 9, 1999, in accordance with plans and specifications. Recommendation: Accept the project as complete, approve extras in the amount of $4,593.28, and authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office. K. Water Rate Adjustment. Installation of water lines requires not just expensive material, but labor intensive excavation, back-filling and re-paving. Water lines are also subject to deterioration and damage from earth movements. Azusa Water Utility is constantly replacing and repairing old and leaky water mains. In fiscal year 1997-98, over five million dollars were invested in the capital projects, mostly in the transmission and distribution infrastructures. In accordance with the regulatory rate making practices, Azusa water rates have been adjusted periodically to allow for recovery of capital investments. The last rate adjustment for Azusa water customers (excluding the former Azusa Valley water Company customers was in 1992. The proposed 5.1% increase represents the amortized capital investment as well as the cost of the capital. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-C85, amending the schedule of Water Rates and Charges for the Azusa Light and Water Department. L. Human Resources Action Items. Recommendation: Approve. Merit Increases: C. Guido, J. Helvey, T. Henson, and G. Doore. Rehire: S. Goggins, Meter Reader effective July 1, 1999. New Appointments: M. Diaz, Computer Operator, effective July 1, 1999. Voluntary Demotion: L. King, Line Mechanic Helper, effective June 14, 1999. M. Revision to the Rules of the Civil Service System - Promotional Examinations. The revision recommends that part-time City staff be eligible to participate in Promotional Examinations. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-C86, revising the rules of the Civil Service System Section 5.5.3 regarding Promotional Examinations. N. Resolution setting the Rate of Tax on Rock Extraction. On November 4, 1997, the Azusa electorate approved Ordinance No. 97-O11, which allowed the Council to increase the Rock Extraction Tax to a maximum of .35 per ton. Staff recommends that Council increase Rock Extraction Tax to the maximum statutory authority of .35 per ton immediately, and that the Council budget increase over the 1998-99 base ($750,000) for capital projects. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-C87, setting a Business License Tax on Rock, Sand and Gravel Extraction. 06/28/99 PAGE FOUR O. Renewal Agreement with LA Works for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year. The Agreement provides a crew and one supervisor from LA Works JTPA to provide a Community Beautification Program to the City. Recommendation: Approve the Agreement with LA Works and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. Authorize the Finance Director to issue a Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $28,874. P. Reimbursement Agreement with Azusa Associates, LLC, (Standard Pacific Development Co.) Regarding the Mountain Cove Project. Mountain Cove is a proposed residential community to be located at the north end of the City. The agreement provides for the developer’s reimbursement of such costs as environmental impact report, project planner, fiscal impact study, etc. Recommendation: Approve the agreement with Azusa Associates and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. Q. Contract Award for Head Start Re-roofing project. Staff solicited quotations from nine roofing contractors and one bid was received. Recommendation: Award the contractor to Blue Sky Roofing, inc. in the amount of $5,660 and authorize the Mayor to execute and the Director of Finance to issue a purchase order. R. Reimbursement Agreement with Legacy Homes at Parkside ( the Providence Group) regarding the proposed Parkside Project. The Parkside residential development is proposed to be located on the CalTech property south of Zacatecas Park. The reimbursement agreement provides for the developer’s reimbursement of such costs as environmental impact report, project planner, fiscal impact study, etc. Recommendation: Approve the agreement with Legacy Homes at Parkside and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City. S. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 99-C88, and C89. V. AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended action will be enacted with one vote. If Staff or Boardmenbers wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS. A. Approval of Minutes. Recommendation: Approve minutes as written. B. Adoption of the 1999 CEQA Guidelines. The Redevelopment Agency last amended its CEQA guidelines in 1998. They are once again in need of amendment to reflect current State law and judicial decisions, and are attached for review and approval. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 99-R27, amending and adopting local guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) C. Blanket Purchase Orders over $5,000 FY 1999-2000. Each year at this time, the Board approves routine blanket purchase orders over $5,000 for the upcoming fiscal year. Recommendation: Approve issuance of blanket purchase orders detailed on the schedule attached, to promote the public welfare and in accordance with the provisions of section 2-536 of the AMC, waive formal bidding since it would cause needless delay and would be impractical and uneconomical. D. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the Agency. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution Nos. 99-R28 and 99-R29. 06/28/99 PAGE FIVE VI. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS A. Second reading and adoption of proposed ordinance approving zone change No. Z-99-2 to reclassify property at: 1301 West Foothill Boulevard from M2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to M1 (Light Manufacturing). Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 99-O12. B. Second reading and adoption of proposed ordinance approving zone change No. Z-99-3 to reclassify six (6) of eleven (11) parcels for property located at: 975 North Todd Avenue from M2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to M1 (Light Manufacturing). Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 99-O13. VII. ADJOURNMENT A. Adjourn “In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the meeting or time when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting.” 06/28/99 PAGE SIX