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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - February 2, 1987 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 2, 1987 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the Call to order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Robert Flagg of the First Invocation Presbyt r an Church. v ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA Latta absent ALSO PRESENT Also present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of police Wood, Assistant City Administrator Fuentes, Director of Redevelopment Harding, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Director of Human Resources Sadler, Director of Utilities Hsu, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial NONE COUNCILMAN LATTA ENTERED THE MEETING AT 6:34 P.M. Latta entrd The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 15 was mtg approved by motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by Consent Cal Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call Appvd, Items vote, with the exception of Items F-1, F-10 and F-16 which F-11 10 &16 were approved as amended. as amended 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 1987 Min appvd were approved as amended. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF JAILER AND Res. *8171 specs for ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR. Jailer The adoption of this resolution has the effect of classifica- tion establishing the appropriate job classification and salary range for five new positions authorized by the Council at the meeting of January 5, 1987. 3. Employee step increase/permanent status recommenda- Emp step tions were approved for the following: raise/perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE R. Gallego Step 3 02/03/87 R. Montes PermStat 02/04/87 S. Fast Step 3 01/16/87 B. Badoni Step 3 02/04/87 S. Fleming Step 3 02/04/87 S. Gonzalez Step 3 02/04/87 A. Rodriguez PermStat 01/31/87 J. Willison PermStat 01/31/87 ' C. Dacey Step 5 12/26/86 G. Wells PermStat Step 2 01/21/87 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NOS. 8054 AND 8056 CONCERNING TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS THEREOF. This resolution would authorize two technical corrections to existing agreements between the City and its employees. These corrections have the effect of amending the salary ranges of two current job classifications. 5. Authorization was given to the Police Department to hire an additional Community Service Officer position in lieu of filling two vacant Police Cadet positions, finding that the Community Service Officer position was a more effective use of manpower than the Police Cadet position. 6. Seven transformers are needed for new construction projects scheduled in the very near future. As recent bids were already on file, formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and ' authorization given for the purchase of two 50 KVA, two 75 KVA, and two 100 KVA transformers from Wesco, lowest quote, in the amount of $10,424.22, and one 150 KVA transformer from RTE, lowest quote, in the amount of $3,904.00; both including sales tax. Contract for the telephone equipment system for the Senior Citizen Complex was awarded to G -TEL Business Systems in the amount of $7,956.84 and its execution authorized. The telephone system is required for this facility as the City Hall telephone computer does not have sufficient extension numbers to provide service at the Center. One bid, only, was received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on January 26, 1987, and since sufficient time does not remain for revising specifications, and re -bidding, the contract was awarded to G -TEL. 8. Residents and property owners submitted an informal petition to have the east side of Vernon Avenue north of Sixth Street improved to eliminate the flooding and deteriorating pavement. Over 60% of the property owners signed said petition and have expressed willingness to pay for their share of the cost. Therefore, authorization was given for commencement of Chapter 27 of the Improvement Act of 1911, California Streets and Highways Code, wherein the City would advance the money for the improvements and be repaid by assessments which would be placed on the property owner's tax bill. Estimated cost is $4,500.00. 9. Plans and specifications were approved for Project No. 697, median landscape improvements on Azusa Avenue, between First Street and Arrow Highway, and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 3 /3 Res. #8172 technical corrections for 2 emps Complement change in P.D. - 1 CSO in lieu of 2 cadets Bidding waived for purch of transformers Bid award telephone system at Sr.Cntr G -TEL Chapter 27 proceedings for curb & gutters @ Vernon Ave. Plans & specs appvd Proj.697 10. Resignation of Margaret Riley, Administrative Assistant Resign. in the Police Department, effective February 6, 1987, M. Riley was accepted, with a resolution to be prepared and 02/02/87 PAGE TWO presented at a later date. 11. The resignation of Bradley Colmenares, Police Cadet, Resign. effective January 31, 1987, was accepted. B.Colmenares' 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8173 ESTABLISHING THE POLICY AND PROCEDURE FOR THE USE OF Drug screen DRUG SCREENS FOR PROSPECTIVE CITY EMPLOYEES. policy ' This resolution authorizes the City Administrator and/or designee to implement a drug screen test for certain specified job classifications as a part of the pre -placement medical examination for prospective employees. 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8174 DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON AND IN FRONT OF, AND declaration BRUSH, RUBBISH, REFUSE, AND DIRT UPON AND IN FRONT OF of weeds on CERTAIN PRIVATE PROPERTY IN THE CITY ARE A PUBLIC private NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR propty & THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. setting Pub.Hrg. The County through the Agricultural Commissioner will provide weed abatement services within the City limits in accordance with the provisions of the Government Code. The adoption of this resolution declares the properties to be abated as well as sets a Public Hearing for February 17, 1987. The time set for the Hearing was amended to read 6:30 P.M. rather than 7:30 P.M. 14. The appointment of Mr. Roy Bruckner to the position of Appt. Roy Community Development Director, effective February 17, Bruckner 1987, was approved contingent upon successful completion of a physical examination. 15a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8175 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 15b. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8176 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Adj to CRA AT 6:43 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 7:48 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL NO bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to bring forward the UBLIC PARTICIPATION portion of the Agenda for discussion of e proposed JointVenture with the Irwindale Redevelopment Fency. Mr. Al Aguilar, President of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce addressed the Council regarding said joint venture and requested that before any action is taken that the business owners in that area be considered for their input. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed Council requesting that there be an open forum regarding redevelopment in the City. Pub.Prtcptn brought forward Comments by A. Aguilar Comments by G. Avakian Ms. Sherry Passmore representing Citizens Advocates, Inc., Comments by addressed the Council stating that the business community S. Passmore should become involved before any action is taken regarding 02/02/87 PAGE THREE 31% a joint venture with the Irwindale Redevelopment Agency. Mr. Murray Hirota addressed Council with his objections to Comments by the proposed joint venture. M. Hirota Mr. Tony Arciaga address the Council with his objections to Comments by the proposed joint venture as well as stating that the T. Arciaga interests of the people must be protected. 'Mr. Gary King of Dyad Precision Engineering also requested Comments by that the people who would be affected by this joint venture G. King be contacted for their input prior to any action being taken. Redevelopment Director Harding advised that no formal Comments by proposal has been consummated with the City of Irwindale, as Red.Dir. of this date. Mr. Bob Metcalf addressed Council and reported on the B.Metcalf California Senior Legislature. CA Sr Leg. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Reso e Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord.#2343 AMENDING SECTION 5.52.250 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE false alarms RELATING TO FALSE ALARMS ON ALARM SYSTEMS CONNECTED TO THE connected to POLICE DEPARTMENT. Pol.Dept. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Rdng waived unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to Ord.adopted waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to waive fees for the use of the Women's Club by Cub Scout Pack 413 for their annual Blue and Gold Dinner on February 27, 1987. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to waive fees for the use of the Women's Club by the Students Against Drunk Driving for an anti drunk driving campaign on March 14, 1987. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by unanimously carried by roll call to waive of the Women's Club by Cub Scout Pack 414 Blue and Gold Dinner to be held on a date ' month of February. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Mayor Moses and fees for the use for their annual available in the Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call that Mayor Moses be appointed as the City's representative to serve on the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium Board of Directors. Councilman Cruz 02/02/87 PAGE FOUR Sched.Items Special Call Oth.Bus/Cncl 30 abstaining. Utility Director Hsu apprised the Council and the public Reduced util that electric rebates and reduced electrical rates would be rates in May put into effect in the month of May, 1987. Mayor Moses removed Agenda Item M -1-c from the Agenda, M -1-c re - dealing with time span for reading and checking water moved frm meters, pursuant to Resolution No. 3874. Agenda Lengthy discussion was held regarding electric billings of Bob's Burgers. Due to the fact that accurate billings were not submitted, there was a balance of $15,000.00 due the City by that establishment. Other businesses were also under charged and have either paid what was owing or are in the process of making payments to the City. It was then moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses that all charges for electricty used by all people involved in the undercharging be waived. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO.8177 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2344 02/02/87 Fm PI),KJA PAGE FIVE Bob's Brgrs elect.bills Waive elect. chgs for all involved in undercharges (failed) Adjourn