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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 1, 1986 - CC (2)L CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 1, 1986 - 6:30 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 salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Robert Flagg, of the First Presbyterian Church. A moment of silence was held in memory of Planning Commissioner Miguel Zavala. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Assistant City Administrator Fuentes, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Utilities Hsu, Director of Redevelopment Harding, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Director of Human Resources Sadler, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, Associate City Planner Watrous, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Mayor Moses presented a plaque to Councilman Cook in appreciation for saving the life of a resident of the City. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was approved by motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of Item 1 which was questioned but found to be accurately recorded regarding Councilmembers requesting to be excused from the meeting; and Items F-3 and F-8 which were continued to the December 15, 1986 ' meeting. 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 1986 were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA, IN THE ICRMA CAPITALIZED POOLED LIABILITY SELF-INSURANCE PROGRAM; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. o2�S� Call to order Invocation Moment of silence - M. Zavala Roll Call Also present Ceremonial Plaque to Cnclmn Cook Consent Cal. appvd Items F-3 & 8 cont. to 12/15/mtg Min appvd Res. #8144 ICRMA purch. agmt 3. CONTINUED TO 12/15/86 MEETING. 4. The City Attorney was authorized to proceed with Civil Action to obtain an injunction against the owner of substandard housing at 741 N. Pasadena Avenue, Victor A. Jara, Public Nuisance Case No. 86-67; further that all costs be charged to the owner pursuant to Section 15.08.100 of the Azusa Municipal Code. 5. Promotional appointment of Mr. Robert Eranio to the ' position of Water Utility Operator I, effective December 1, 1986, was approved. 6. The appointment of Mr. Gerald Wolf to the position of probationary Utility Engineer, effective December 15, 1986, was approved contingent upon successful completion of a physical examination. mss Cont. item Cty Atty authorized to obtain in- junction Pub. Nuis. 86-67 (Jaya) Promo appt R. Eranio Appt G. Wolf 7. Claim v. City by Young I1 Kim and Eun Soon Kim for Claim v. City indemnification against the City for alleged misleading I1 Kim & Eun representation re: business operation at 125 North Soon Kim Dalton Ave., Azusa, was denied and referred to the City's Claims Administrator. 8. CONTINUED TO 12/15/86 MEETING. Cont. item Res. #8145 Summary vaca- tion of San Gab. 10. Bicycle licensing fees were waived for the months Bicycle of January and February, 1987, in conjunction with licensing the Police and Community Services Departments' bicycle fees waived skills, safety and licensing programs at local schools for Jan.&Feb in the City. 11. The appointment of Dori Moore to the position of probationary police dispatcher, effective December 2, 1986, was approved. 12. Contract for Project No. 722, picnic slabs, drinking fountains and concrete curbing at Memorial Park was awarded to Bluewater Construction, lowest bidder, in the amount of $12,200.00 and its execution authorized. The City Clerk was directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. Four bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on November 24, 1986, from Bluewater Construction; Kalebjian Engineering, AAJ, Inc., and IPS Services, Inc. Bids are on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' 13. Plans and specifications for Project No. 719, railroad right of way landscaping improvements on Foothill Blvd., between Orange and Vernon Avenues, was approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 12/01/86 PAGE TWO Appt Dori Moore Bid award Proj. 722 Bluewater Construction Plans & Specs for Proj 719 9. A summary vacation of a portion of the public right of way on the east side of San Gabriel Avenue south of the 210 Freeway, Rogers Toyota project was approved and found to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act. The following resolution was adopted and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY VACATING 8 FEET OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA STREET KNOWN AS SAN GABRIEL AVENUE. Cont. item Res. #8145 Summary vaca- tion of San Gab. 10. Bicycle licensing fees were waived for the months Bicycle of January and February, 1987, in conjunction with licensing the Police and Community Services Departments' bicycle fees waived skills, safety and licensing programs at local schools for Jan.&Feb in the City. 11. The appointment of Dori Moore to the position of probationary police dispatcher, effective December 2, 1986, was approved. 12. Contract for Project No. 722, picnic slabs, drinking fountains and concrete curbing at Memorial Park was awarded to Bluewater Construction, lowest bidder, in the amount of $12,200.00 and its execution authorized. The City Clerk was directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. Four bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on November 24, 1986, from Bluewater Construction; Kalebjian Engineering, AAJ, Inc., and IPS Services, Inc. Bids are on file in the office of the City Clerk. ' 13. Plans and specifications for Project No. 719, railroad right of way landscaping improvements on Foothill Blvd., between Orange and Vernon Avenues, was approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 12/01/86 PAGE TWO Appt Dori Moore Bid award Proj. 722 Bluewater Construction Plans & Specs for Proj 719 1 r7 II 1 14. Contract for Project No. 708, traffic signals and safety lighting at Donna Beth Avenue and Gladstone Street, was awarded to Macadee Construction, lowest bidder, in the amount of $45,400.00, and 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 November 24, 1986, from Macadee Construction, Steiny and Co., Paul Gardner Corp., Signal Construction and Paxin Electric. Quotes are on file in the office of the City Clerk. 15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF FREDERICK H. PETERSEN AND JOAN PETERSEN FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 324-350 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AZUSA (CITY CASE NO. 86-207). 0?5 7 Bid award Proj 708 Macadee Construction Res. #8146 denying Pub. Nuis.appeal 86-207 (Petersen) 16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8147 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO FREDERICK H. grntg CUP PETERSEN AND JOAN PETERSEN FOR EXPANSION OF Petersen NONCONFORMING USES ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 324-350 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. 17. The Director of Finance was authorized to obtain Lease purchas( a $558,750.00 lease purchase loan from Sanwa Bank loan from California, which quoted the most favorable terms Sanwa Bank at 6.658 interest, for the purpose of refinancing the City's computer system and for financing capital equipment purchases as were approved in the five year capital improvement program. Three proposals were solicited and received from Maryland National Lease Corporation, Municipal Leasing Corporation and Sanwa Bank of California. Quotes are on file in the Office of the City Clerk. 18. The Director of Finance was authorized to employ Deloittes, the firm of Deloittes, Haskin and Sells to review, Haskin & Sell: evaluate and analyze the City's cash management to evaluate techniques, at a cost of $14,000.00. Services to and analyze include examination of the process of collecting City's cash and concentrating cash; policies and procedures management relative to purchasing, accounts payable, check techniques disbursements; short term investments; controls over the entire investment function; banking relationships; cashflow forecasting and procedures; short term financing arrangements and methods of periodic management and its results. Three proposals were solicited, but only one received. 19. Purchase of two 300 KVA transformers, in the amount Purch 2 KVA of $13,638.40 was awarded to McGraw Edison Company; transformers and the purchase of one 150 KVA transformer to RTE McGraw Edison Corporation in the amount of $3,904.00. Four bids & 1 KVA trans were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office former frm on November 24, 1986, from RTE Small Power RTE Corp. Distributors, McGraw Edison, General Electric and Wesco. 20. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8148 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING Warrants THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj to CRA AT 6:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 6:55 P.M. Reconvened 12/01/86 PAGE THREE a� g THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS' NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec Reso Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. #2332 ALIFORNIA ADDING CHAPTER 12.60 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL providing for ODE PROVIDING FOR THE RECOVERY OF COSTS RELATED TO recovery of HAZARDOUS WASTE OR SUBSTANCE SPILLS, RELEASES AND OTHER costs re: INCIDENTS. hazardous Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila waste spills to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2333 ADDING CHAPTER 8.55 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING night closure TO THE NIGHT CLOSURE OF MUNICIPAL PARKS AND RECREATIONAL of muni parks FACILITIES. & rec facili- ties Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE BSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2334 CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 633 Zone change NORTH DALTON AVENUE FROM CBD (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) Z-256 TO P (RESIDENTIAL AND OFFSTREET PARKING) - ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-256. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cruz offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8149 CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF rules of ITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. order for Cncl mtgs oved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 12/01/86 PAGE FOUR SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched.Items PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Jack Harris of conditional Pub Hrg appl use permit application of Mr. & Mrs. Nelson to allow of J. Harris expansion of a nonconforming residence in order to legalize of CUP of an existing patio cover, on the property located at 643 S. Nelson Virginia Ann Drive, Case No. C-425. C-425 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said 'hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 19, 1986 as well as affidavit of proof of posting said property on November 7, 1986. Testimony was received from staff; applicant, Mrs. Suvi Testimony Nelson; appellant, Mrs. Kim Harris, as well as members of the public who voiced their opinions for and against said patio cover. They were: Michael Coleman, Marie Wilson, David Kline, and Rita Benton. After receiving testimony and rebuttals, it was moved Hrg cont. to by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried 12/15/87 mtg by roll call to continue the Hearing to meeting of December Cncl to view 15, 1986, to afford Councilmembers to visit the site prior site to making a decision. Councilman Cook dissenting. The City Attorney apprised Council that they could visit the site, however, that no discussion concerning the pending hearing would be allowed, and that permission should be solicited from the property owner prior to their arrival. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Gordon A. Franklin on action of the Planning Commission denying a Variance request to allow for a reduction of two parking spaces (66 required 63 proposed), and a reduced unit size of 630 sq.ft. instead of the required 650 sq.ft. to legalize a recreation room converted into two dwelling units on the property located at 563 East Arrow Highway. Case No. V-920. Admonitions by Cty Atty re: viewing site Pub Hrg appl of G. Franklir Variance V -92C The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 19, 1986, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on November 7, 1986. Testimony was received from staff and appellant Mrs. Testimony Franklin. No testimony was received from the public. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook Deny appeal and carried by roll call to deny said appeal and direct V-920 the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Mayor Moses dissenting. i Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses that $12,000 add'l an additional $12,000.00 be allocated to the East San funds to ESGVC Gabriel Valley Consortium, to bring the budget for the (failed) Handyman Program in Azusa to last year's level of $42,000.00. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and carried by roll call that staff correspond with the Consortium advising them that additional funding is not feasible at this time, but that this item will be held over and referred to Budget session for 1986-87. Mayor Moses dissenting. 12/01/86 PAGE FIVE Req fr fundinc frm ESGVC refrd to Budget sessior 1 n Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that $6,000.00 be allocated for the installation and materials for a Frisbee Disc Golf Course at Northside Park, along Eleventh Street. Funding for this project is an allowable expenditure of developers fees collected under the Quimby Act. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION Mr. Tony Arciaga of the Azusa Filipino -American Club addressed Council and presented a petition requesting four way stop signs at Homerest and Renwick; and also street/parking signs advising residents of parking restrictions during the hours of street sweeping in that same general area. It was then moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by roll call that requests be granted. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call that staff look into the possibility of placing a City park in the area between 4th and Alameda and Pasadena from First Street. Mr. Bill Molina addressed Council voicing his objection to the removal of an evergreen tree in his parkway which was scheduled to be done by the Parks Department. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call that tree be allowed to remain at his residence of 335 N. Pasadena. Councilmen Cook and Latta abstaining. Members of the public spoke in objection to articles being published in local news media regarding the Mayor. They were as follows: Gayle Avakian, Alan Anderson, Harvey Boyer and Jack Harris. 02 &_3 Funding for Frisbee Disc Golf course @ Northside Pk Special Call Aud.Prtcipatn 4way stop Homerest & Renwick; st signs re: st.sweeping Staff to rpt on feasibility of City Pk 4th & Alameda Evergreen tree to remain @ 335 Pasadena Residents spoke re: bad press Mrs. Frances Gonzales also addressed Council regarding F. Gonzales said publications and also requested that some action req for cntrls be taken to control construction of apartments in the on apt cons - south central end of the downtown area, as well as on truction Dalton Avenue. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth.Bus/Cncl Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Portable de - carried by roll call that action prohibiting portable bris blowers debris blowers be deferred to a later time to afford the ban continued Council to read the Los Angeles Times article regarding this issue that erupted in the City of Los Angeles. It was consensus of Council that staff investigate hazardous Inv. sidewalk sidewalk at the northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and @ Azusa & Foothill Blvd. Foothill Discussion was held regarding proposed City Council City Council procedures. The Mayor read a proposed resolution in full procedures which was presented by Mayor Pro -tempore Latta. discussion Councilman Latta then offered the resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8150 ESTABLISHING STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR CITY COUNCIL City Council MEMBERS. procedures 12/01/86 PAGE SIX C'? L�-.s Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz that resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and Library carried by roll call that the Library Department be under City 'separated from the Finance Department and that City Administrator Librarian be under the jurisdiction of the City Administrator as Department Head of the Library. Councilman Cook dissenting and Councilman Latta abstaining. 1 7 L JJ Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz Rpt on and unanimously carried by roll call that staff report curtailing on methods of curtailing the construction of mini -malls mini -malls throughout the City, as it was felt that these small shopping centers were a deterrent to larger redevelopment projects. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta Rpt on cntrl and unanimously carried by roll call that staff look into of apt bldg methods of controlling over building of apartment complexes construction in the area of First to Foothill and San Gabriel to Pasadena. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta Adjourn and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8151 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2335 12/01/86 PAGE SEVEN