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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 5, 1986 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1986 - 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 Moses called the meeting to order and led in the Call to order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was not given as Reverend Stephen Gustin of Invocation the Berean Christian Center Church was not in attendance. not given ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Deputy City Clerk Lara, Administrative Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial 'Proclamation was presented to Mr. Montenegro by Councilman Proclamation Cruz declaring the month of May as Selective Service System Selective Awareness Month. System Month Proclamation was presented by Councilwoman Avila to Mrs. Proclamation Joan Coleman of the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Be Kind to in honor of "Be Kind to Animals Week." Animals Week The entire Council, as a Body, presented proclamations Proclamations to Al and Jerry Rocha for all their services to the City Al & Jerry and the Little League. Rocha THE CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 21 Consent Cal. was approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by appvd. Item Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call vote, F-7 w/resos with the exception of Item F-7 which was amended to include & F-18 cont. to approval by resolutions, and Item F-18 which was continued 5/19/86 mtg to the meeting of May 19, 1986. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 21, Min appvd 1986 were approved as written. 2. Employee step increase/permanent status Emp.step inc. recommendations were approved for the following: perm status ' NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE G. Brown, Police Officer PermStat 05/06/86 A. Foley, Police Officer PermStat 05/06/86 J. Hammond, Police Officer Step 4 05/08/86 R. Leach, Police Officer PermStat 05/06/86 S. Spahr, Police Officer PermStat 05/06/86 3. The appointment of Evelyn Guerra to the position Appt. E. of Probationary Dispatcher, efffective May 8, 1986, Guerra was approved. 4. Project No. 703, modification of Evidence Room and Notice of existing offices in the Police Department, A.A.J., Completion Inc., was approved; the Mayor was authorized to execute. Proj. 703 the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 16. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to 5. Project No. 704, modification of the Scout Hall, Notice of A.A.J., Inc., was approved; the Mayor was authorized Completion to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Proj. 704 Clerk was directed to have same recorded. ' 6. Two bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Bids rejected Office on April 15, 1986, for Project No. 669-2, for Proj.669-2 furnishing west wing of City Hall. All bids were to be re -ad - rejected due to several irregularities in the bidding vertised procedures. The City Clerk was directed to re -advertise for bids. 7.a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8020 APPROVING THE MASTER PLANS OF SEWERS WITHIN THE CITY. Mstr Pln Sewers 7.b. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8021 APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN OF DRAINAGE WITHIN THE Mstr Pln Drain - CITY. age 8. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to Bids waived the Municipal Code and authorization given for for wrk at purchasing picnic and playground equipment and Memorial Pk renovating gym floor at Memorial Park, in accordance with submitted specifications. M 10. 11. Contract for hand-held electronic meter reading devices was awarded to ITRON, Inc., in the amount of $35,035.00 and its execution authorized. The Council waived the irregularity of the bid from ITRON, Inc., arriving after the 10:00 A.M. deadline, due to delivery error. Four bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on April 14, 1986. The appointment of Police Lieutenant, approved. The appointments of as Police Cadets, approved. Michael Skogh, as probationary effective May 15, 1986, was Richard Van Gils and Terry Smith effective May 12, 1986, were 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FIXING AND ESTABLISHING FEES TO BE CHARGED FOR ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES. Bid award ITRON, Inc. hand-held electronic meter rdg devices Appt. M.Skogh Appts.R.Van Gils & T.Smith Res. #8022 animal cntrl fees 13. Training Agreement as a condition of employment for Training Agmt newly hired police officers was accepted and the appvd & amend Mayor was authorized to execute the amendment to to APRA'6 MOU the Azusa Police Relief Association's Memorandum of Understanding. 14. Promotional appointment of Nick Dechant to Street Promo appt Maintenance Worker II was approved. N. Dechant 15. Final Parcel Map No. 17258, located at the east end Appvl Prcl Map of Eighth Street was approved and its recordation 17258 authorized. 16. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to Bids waived the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase for purchase 5,000 feet of 500 MCM copper conductor wire from of copper Rome Cable, lowest quote, in the amount of $9,612.42. wire 17. The reprogramming of $5,485.00 of the 11th year CDBG funds uncommitted Community Development Block Grant funds reprogrammed to Project 84C.043, removal of architectural barriers for Proj was approved. 84C.043 05/05/86 PAGE TWO 18. CONTINUED TO MEPTING OF 5/19/86. 19. The City Attorney was directed to..prepare the necessary Ordinance with. regard to real property disclosure. 20. Extension of reimbursement agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles Community Development Commission was approved and its execution authorized. 21. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING ' THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 7:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:56 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1151 WEST ARROW HIGHWAY FROM Ria (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO Ric (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) - ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-248. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call to waive further reading. Mayor oses dissenting. Due to the dissension, the Ordinance as read in full by the City Attorney. oved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call, to place the Ordinance upon its first reading and introduce. Mayor Moses dissenting. SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Ordinance to adopt, by reference, the "Electrical Code of the County of Los Angeles, 1985 Edition," which incorporates the most recent Edition of the National Electrical Code. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on April 23, 1986. Testimony was solicited, but none received. Staff reports were available for Council perusal. Y9 Cont. to 5/19 Cty Att draft real propty Ord Extension of Agmt CDBG funds Res. #8023 Warrants Adj to CRA Reconvened No bus IDA Ords/Spec.Resos 1st rdg Ord re Z-248 Ord. read in full by CtyAtty Ord introduced Scheduled Items Pub Hrg adopt by reference L.A. County Elec.Code Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to closed the hearing. councilman Cook offered for second reading an Ordinance ntitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2310 AMENDING SECTION 15.04.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE adopting by RELATING TO THE ADOPTION BY REFERENCE OF THE "ELECTRICAL reference CODE OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, 1985 EDITION." L.A. County Elec. Code 05/05/86 PAGE THREE Moved by Councilm,.: Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Motion passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION r Vn Beek, owner of property located at Azusa and root h i al , addressed Council regarding possibility of ending the central business district zone ordinance or arriving at some agreement with the City, his proposed lessee and himself in order to rent said property to a tire dealer. The CBD zone does not allow for that type of business at that location. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call to take no action on Mr. Van Beek's request. Mayor Moses dissenting. Mr. Theodore Bruns addressed Council regarding monument in the vicinity of Sierra Madre and North San Gabriel Avenue, that was destroyed by a vehicle some years in the past. He was advised that the City was in the process of replacing said monument and that it would be accomplished within 30 to 45 days. 5j Aud. Prtcipation Cor Van Beek req. to change CBD zone - no action taken Monument to be replaced @ Sierra Madre Moved by Mayor Moses that a thorough investigation be Investigation made of that particular accident to ascertain if it was, of accident @ indeed, a hit and run and further whether the developer Sierra Madre of that area was responsible for the replacement of the (died) monument or the City. Motion died for the lack of a second. THER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth.Bus/Cncl Wiscussion was held regarding the Monrovia Nursery property Monrovia Nursry and the proposed construction at that site in the future, propty and that said property is located mainly in Azusa with parts in Glendora and the unincorporated County area. Jane Roskams, reporter from the Azusa Herald requested J.Roskams to address Council. Since she had not submitted a card allowed to prior to the meeting, the Council was polled for approval, address Cncl with Councilwoman Avila dissenting. Ms. Roskams asked for clarification of the sphere of influence as established by LAFCO and if there was any possibility of another City annexing the nursery property. She was advised that since the nursery was in our sphere of influence that it did not seem likely. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Staff to meet Avila and carried by roll call that staff meet with the w/entities nursery people, Lewis Homes, the Chamber of Commerce and involved re: work very closely with them and keep the full Council Monrovia propty apprised of all actions and information regarding that & rpt to Cncl property. Councilman Cook abstaining. yor Moses read a communication that he, and the mayors Comm re: f Duarte and Glendora drafted in opposition to the Omega opposition of cinerator Plant. He requested Council approval of said Omega Incinera- communication. for Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call that said letter be approved to be forwarded to all legislators approving this incinerator plant and surrounding cities for their aid in opposing%said plant. ' 05/05/86 PAGE FOUR 53 Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Cty Atty to that City Attorney be directed to amend present Ordinance amend Ord. re: with regard to Board and Commission members application/ appts to Bds appointment procedures to include interviews by the City & Commissions Council. Motion failed by the following vote of the (Failed) Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, MOSES BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and Appt. C.Bituin carried by roll call to appoint Conrad B. Bituin to the to Ping Comm. Planning Commission. Councilmen Cruz and Latta dissenting. Councilman Latta and Mr. Aguilar, President of the Chamber Info on ex - of Commerce, apprised Council on the status of having officio membr a Councilmember act as an ex -officio member on the Chamber of Cncl to of Commerce's Board of Directors. Mr. Aguilar advised Chamber Bd that an ad-hoc committee had been appointed by him to study the matter and establish guidelines and specifics as to how this liaison person would be represented on the Board. Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8024 APPOINTING CONRAD B. BITUIN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. appt. C. Bituin to Ping Comm Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, LATTA BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE AT THIS TIME. 8:48 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE CRA & Cncl REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY FOR THE PURPOSE convened jntly OF A CLOSED SESSION. Mayor/Chairman Moses offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8025 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Closed Session OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON MAY 5, 1986, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a), (b) AND (c). Moved by Mayor/Chairman Moses, seconded by Councilman/Director Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE -NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TBSENT: IME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:50 P.M. 55 THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT 9:45 P..M. Moved by Councilman/Director Cook,, seconded by Adjourned Councilman/Director Cruz and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:46 P.M. DEPUTY CI NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8026 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2311 05/05/86 PAGE SIX