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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - May 19, 1986 - CC_7 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 19, 1986 - 7:30 P.M. the City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular ession 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 Frank Herber of the No Invocation Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints was not in attendance. ROLL CALL: Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE V ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, Acting City Administrator Fuentes, Utility Director Hsu, City Treasurer Talley, Consultant Steel, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial ouncilwoman Avila presented a Resolution to Lieutenant Resolution to filbert Trujillo for all his services to the City and Lt. Trujillo in recognition of his retirement from the Police Department. Councilman Latta presented a Proclamation to Rosanne Mueller Proclamation to for her services to Scouting. R. Mueller The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 10 Consent Cal. was approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by appvd; F-7 Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call vote, Special Call with the exception of Item F-7 which was considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 1986, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. Employee step increase and permanent status Emp step inc. recommendations were approved for the following: perm. status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE M. Douglass,Asst.CodeEnf.Off PermStat/Step 2 05/25/86 N. Vasquez, Meter Reader Step 3 05/20/86 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8026 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN destruction of THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. ctn pers.rcds 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8027 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE setting PubHrg PUBLIC STREET KNOWNoAS SANTA FE AVENUE BETWEEN ALAMEDA vacation of AND DALTON AVENUES. Santa Fe me 5. Contract for Project No. 86-008, landscape maintenance Bid award of various median islands, was awarded to SCLM Co., Proj.86-008 Inc., lowest bidder, in the amout of $8,424.00, and SCLM Co., Inc. its execution authorized. The City Clerk was directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. Five bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on May 13, 1986. 6. Project No. 662, reconstruction of Todd Avenue and Notice of Foothill Boulevard, Mobassaly, Engineering, was Completion approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute Proj. 662 the Notice of Completion and City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 7. Special Call Item. Special Call 8. Contract for reconditioning Well #8 was awarded to Bid award Water Well, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of Well #8 $7,503.15, and its execution authorized. The City Water Well, Inc. Clerk was directed to return unsuccessful bidder's guarantee. Two bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on May 13, 1986. 9. The Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years CIP adopted 1986-87 through 1990-91, was adopted as submitted. 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8028 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING Warrants THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl & CRA JOINTLY AT 7:40 P.M. convened jntly Director Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. #269 AZUSA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA appvng agmt AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GOVERNING for CDBG funds THE GRANTING OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE AGENCY FOR CERTAIN APPROVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. Moved by Director Avila, seconded by Director Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Mayor Moses offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8029 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE appvng agmt REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING COMMUNITY for CDBG funds DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS TO THE AGENCY FOR CERTAIN APPROVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:50 P.M. AND THE REDEVELOPMENT Cncl recessed AGENCY CONTINUED. CRA continued 05/19/86 PAGE TWO THE CITY COUNCIL AT 7:52 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 Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: 0/ Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec Reso ,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2311 CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 1151 Zone Change WEST ARROW HIGHWAY FROM R3a (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO Case No. Z-248 R3c (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL) - ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-248. Moved by Councilman Latta, that Ordinance be adopted. by the following vote, to wit: seconded by Councilman Cruz Ordinance passed and adopted AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING amending AMC TO STREETS AND PUBLIC WORKS AND REPEALING CHAPTER 16.28 streets & pub. OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. works Moved by Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by reading and introduce. seconded by Councilman Latta, roll call to waive further Jrayor Moses offered an Ordinance entitled: N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORTS. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook, and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses to place the Ordinance upon its first reading and introduce. Motion carried by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed uses of Revenue Sharing Funds. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said fearing, published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on May 9, 1986. Testimony was solicited and received from the public and their suggestions for use of funds was mainly for more recreational activities for the youth. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. 05/19/86 PAGE THREE Waive 1st rdg Ord. re: real propty records reports Ord. introduced Sched. Items Pub.Hrg. Revenue Sharing Funds Hrg closed The input received from the public was taken into consideration and staff will look into incorporating suggestions, as submitted, into the budget. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook, and carried by roll call that proposed resolution establishing a benefit reimbursement agreement area on San Gabriel Canyon Road, anA`reimbursement agreement between the City and the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints ,be continued to meeting of June 2, 1986. Mayor Moses abstaining, due to a possible conflict of interest. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to approve staff's recommendations with regard to the residential rate adjustment as a result of Edison refunds. Said staff recommendations are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF RATES, CHARGES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilwoman Avila requested clarification of the Dr. Covington fund and City Treasurer apprised her of the status. It was then moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file City Treasurer's Statement showing a balance of $10,647,800.31, as of April 30, 1986. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION It was consensus of Council that complaint of Don Clark that City employees are not using seat belts when driving City vehicles would be investigated. Mr. Clark's other complaint regarding trash trucks driving on the wrong side of the street will be referred to Western Disposal for disposition. It was consensus of Council that staff report on plan checking procedures and ascertain delays in having plans approved; further reporting on methods of charging prospective builders for fire hydrants, which is a requisite of the County Fire Department. Mr. Moritz pointed out, lthat is it stands now, the first contractor to build in an area where no hydrant is installed suffers the brunt of the expense. He felt that there should be some reimbursement agreement or cost sharing with other contractors who may build in the same area. 63 Testimony frm residents to budget sessions Benefit reim- bursement agmt Cont. to 6/2 Staff rcmndatns appvd re:Edison refunds Res. #8030 Schedule of rates for Light & water Special call Status -Coving- ton acct Cty Treas. Fin. report Aud. Partici- pation Seat belt usage by empls. Trash trucks on wrong side of road Report on plan checking pro- cedures & fire hydrant costs to contractor His last complaint regarding 60 day retention of 108 of 108 retention contract cost which is held by the City, is now taking fee for cty more than 60 days to be received. He did not know why',' projects - rpt there was such a delay and requested clarification. 05/19/86 PAGE FOUR OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL (P50, Oth.Bus/Cncl Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz Discontinue that Utility Commission be discontinued, and that all Utility Comm. current members receive either proclamations or letters of commendation. Motion passed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LOOK, CRUZ, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The City Attorney was directed to prepare the necessary Ordinance to accomplish this. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Reappt J.Coffer carried by roll call to reappoint Jessie Coffer and Gustavo G. Lopez to Lopez to the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission. Cult&Hist.Comm Councilmen Cruz and Latta abstaining. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Reappt L.Wheele= carried by roll call to reappoint Lydia Wheelehan and han & J.Rodri- John Rodriguez to the Library Commission. Councilmen guez Lib.Comm Cruz and Latta abstaining. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and carried by roll call to reappoint Robert J. Dunn to the Personnel Board. Councilmen Cruz and Latta abstaining. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook to reappoint Mike Falletta and Kenneth Akin to the Planning Commission. Councilmen Cruz and Latta abstaining. Councilman Cook then offered the following resolutions: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING JESSIE COFFER TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING GUSTAVO LOPEZ TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING LYDIA WHEELEHAN TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING JOHN RODRIGUEZ TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING ROBERT J. DUNN TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAPPOINTING MIKE FALLETTA TO THE PLANNIIr COMMI!}SION. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA4 REAPPOINTING KENNETH AKIN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 0 Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive 'further reading and adopt resolutions. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, MOSES NONE CRUZ, LATTA NONE 05/19/86 PAGE FIVE Reappt R.Dunn Pers.Bd Reappt M. Falletta &K. Akin Ping Comm Res. #8031 J. Coffer Res. #8032 G. Lopez Res. #8033 L. Wheelehan Res. #8034 J. Rodriguez Res. #8035 R. Dunn Res. #8036 M. Falletta Res. #8037 K. Akin Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call that staff be directed to investigate and report on legal costs of present firm of Burke, Williams and Sorensen compared to costs for having a resident attorney on staff in the City. Councilman Cook dissenting and Councilwoman Avila abstaining. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by `roll call that the Parks and Recreation Commission together with staff members, research and review possibility of City staffing after school and 'summertime recreation programs at the school grounds. This report to be presented for Council consideration at budget sessions; further that staff also review public relations firm's contract for possible non -renewal. This item, also, to be considered at the budget sessions. 01 Rpt Resident Cty Atty Rpt after schl staffing at school grounds & review of PR contract Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and PR officer to unanimously carried by roll call that study be made on work with CofC feasibility of hiring a public relations officer to work report in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of bringing in new businesses to the City. It was consensus of Council that City Attorney review Cty Att to present temporary sign ordinance for possibility of limiting review Politi- number of political signs candidates can post or if cal sign Ord legislation allows, to do away with the political sign ordinance altogether. Question arose about new City Seal logo and when and if it had been approved by Council. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila that City Administrator be directed to investigate allegations of proposed dismissal of a certain City employee because of that employee addressing Council with grievance as a resident of the City. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that City Attorney check into the possibility of having the Court issue an injunction against Councilmembers discussing pending litigation cases with the opposing paties and that some type of prosecution be available with the injunction, should a violation of the Judge's orders occur. It was reiterated that any discussions in Closed Sessions referring to litigation matters without approval of the City Council majority should not be divulged, as these matters are confidential. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 P.M. i C Y CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8038 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2312 05/19/86 PAGE SIX City Seal logo Rpt on empl addressing Cncl (failed) Cty Att to rpt on poss in- junction agains Cnclmembrs discussing litigation w/ opponents Adjourn