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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 17, 1987 - CCCITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. INVOCATION Was Word Ministry. ROLL CALL the meeting by Reverend John COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: Moved by Mayor Moses, unanimously carried by from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT Prevailing seconded by Councilman Cruz, roll call* to excuse Councilman City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Chief of Police Wood, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Utilities Hsu, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen-Gall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. The Mayor presented a Proclamation to Officer Fred Glass commending him for saving the life of a fellow human being. Councilwoman Avila presented a Resolution to Stephanie Wells commending her for honesty when she returned a lost wallet. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 23 was approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by roll call vote*, with the exception of Items F-15, 18, 19, 21, and 22, which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. the regular meeting written. Claim v. City by Richard and Raymond Velasquez for alleged injuries sustained when arrested on April 9, 1987, was denied and referred to City's Claims Administrator. Invocation Ceremonial Proclamation to F.Glass Resolution to S.Wells Cons Cal appvd F-15, 18,19,21,& 22 Special Call Claim v. City Rich. & Ray Velasquez 3. Specifications for a trailer -mounted cable puller in Specs appvd the Light and Water Department were approved and the cable puller City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. Equipment is needed due to increasing undergrounding programs in the City and funds have been budgeted. 4. Specifications to install nine street light bases and Specs appvd associated conduit and trenching were approved and the st light 5. City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. Plans and specifications for installation of carpeting bases Specs appvd in the Library Building were approved and the City carpeting Clerk directed to advertise for bids. This project was in Library approved in the 1987-88 Capital Improvement Budget. 6. The promotional appointment of Harvey Furnell to the Promo appt position of Water Utility Operator I, effective August H.Furnell 18, 1987 was approved. 1 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8295 CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING precincts PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING & polling COMPENSATION FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON places TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1987, CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 8279 OF THE CITY COUNCIL. 8. Claim v. City by Victor Garcia, Maria Garcia and Javier Claim v.City Garcia for alleged injuries sustained when arrested on Victor,Maria May 3, 1987, was denied and referred to City's Claims & Javier Administrator. Garcia 9. Claim v. City by Owl Rock Products for alleged Claim v.City indemnity damages claimed by plaintiffs (Mark Lawrence Owl Rock Garcia) due to a fall occurring March 16, 1986, was denied and referred to City's Claims Administrator. 10. City Attorney was authorized to file civil action against the owner of 780 N. Loren Avenue to obtain compliance with development standards agreed to by the owner of the property. Said property was declared a nuisance on December 3, 1986, due to unlawful storage of trash, junk, used machinery and trailers on the property. To date, little or no progress had been made to comply with the abatement. 11. Specifications for a 52 foot aerial bucket truck in the Light and Water Department were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. Equipment is to replace existing aerial device which has been in service over ten years and after two replacement engines. 12. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: •`i�i,la STATUS R. Bruckner PermStat 08/17/87 M. O'Toole PermStat 08/01/87 A. Rodriguez Step 3 07/31/87 J. Willison Step 3 07/31/87 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE SERGEANT. 14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR. 15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 08/17/87 PAGE TWO Civil action 780 N.Loren Specs appvd aerial bucket Step inc./ perm status Res. #8296 specs for Pol.Sgt Res. #8297 specs,for Trans Disp. Special Call 16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8298 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8270 PERTAINING TO MANAGEMENT amend.Mngmnt COMPENSATION. comp. 17. Appointment of Christine Lindamood to the position of Appt. C. bus driver, effective August 18, 1987, was approved Lindamood contingent upon successful completion of a physical examination. ' 18. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 19. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 20. The City's capital project of acquiring, installing and Bids waived implementing a City-wide computer system had three purch com- phases. Phases I and II are completed, and all but six puter equip office areas in the City Hall complex remain to complete the computer conversion. Formal bidding was waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase computer equipment from Hewlett- Packard at a cost of $26,449.32, which included a 33% municipal agency discount. 21. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 22. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 23. Each year the City is allocated funds under the State Res. #8302 Transportation Development Act (SB 821), to be used for bicycle & bicycle/pedestrian facilities. The City has been using pedestrian these funds for construction of wheel chair ramps. funds This year's allocation is $9,248.00. Execution of a claim form was approved and the following resolution was adopted, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Adj to CRA 7:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:20 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. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2355 AMENDING SECTION 2.08.070 RELATING TO THE JURISDICTION OF re: juris- ' THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR. diction of Cty Admin Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK This proposed amendment to the Municipal Code would provide that the City Administrator would have jurisdiction over the, City Library in accordance with the policy and practice over the last several years. 08/17/87 PAGE THREE Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila, and Interviews unanimously carried by roll call* to set date of September Lib.Comm. 8, 1987 at 6:30 P.M. in the Light and Water Conference Room 9/8/87 for interviews of applicants for the vacancy in the Library 6:30 PM Commission. Mr. Tony Arciaga addressed the Council regarding requests T.Arciaga as submitted by the Bicentennial Constitution Committee. He Bicent. advised that the committee was non-profit and that they had Constitut'n planned various functions with the commencement of the Commm. reqs. re-enactment of the signing of the Constitution at the Senior Citizen Center on September 17, 1987. He requested that they be allowed the use of the facility and that Municipal Code requirements regarding consumption of alochol at the Center be waived for this event. He further AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. #2356 17, 1987 as Constitution Day and that City Park be renamed CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8.52 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL re: urinating Discussion was held regarding the necessity of this CODE, ADDING SECTION 8.52.160 RELATING TO URINATING IN in public involved many events in honor of the bicentennial of our PUBLIC. Constitution. Cncl It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta to appvd - proclamation and resolution be prepared declaring September waive further reading and adopt. adopted by the following vote of the Ordinance passed and Council: rfrd to requests be referred to staff for reconciliation and report AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila, and Interviews unanimously carried by roll call* to set date of September Lib.Comm. 8, 1987 at 6:30 P.M. in the Light and Water Conference Room 9/8/87 for interviews of applicants for the vacancy in the Library 6:30 PM Commission. Mr. Tony Arciaga addressed the Council regarding requests T.Arciaga as submitted by the Bicentennial Constitution Committee. He Bicent. advised that the committee was non-profit and that they had Constitut'n planned various functions with the commencement of the Commm. reqs. re-enactment of the signing of the Constitution at the Senior Citizen Center on September 17, 1987. He requested that they be allowed the use of the facility and that Municipal Code requirements regarding consumption of alochol at the Center be waived for this event. He further requested a Proclamation and Resolution declaring September 17, 1987 as Constitution Day and that City Park be renamed Constitution Park. Discussion was held regarding the necessity of this Disc re: committee being sanctioned and approved by the Council as it comm.to be involved many events in honor of the bicentennial of our appvd by Constitution. Cncl It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Res. & Proc. Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* that a appvd - proclamation and resolution be prepared declaring September other reqs 17, 1987 as Constitution Day, but that the remaining rfrd to requests be referred to staff for reconciliation and report staff to Council. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Mr. Art Morales addressed the Agenda item dealing with an Comments by application which was received from Steven Ferraris and A.Morales James Restivo to rezone their property located at 1850 re: EIR Fish Canyon Road from W to M2 in order to quarry a portion Zone chng of the hillside. An initial study of Environmental Impact Z-261 'was completed on June 24, 1987, indicating that an EIR is required to address the potential impacts this project may have on the surrounding area. The applicants have submitted a $15,000.00 deposit for the EIR with the understanding that any additional costs will be borne by them. Mr. Morales questioned who was going to pay for this study and was advised that the applicants would pay and that the study was needed in order for the Planning Commission and the City Council to make an appropriate determination regarding this proposed zone change. 08/17/87 PAGE FOUR It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call* to approve Terry A. Hayes Associates as consultants to prepare the Environmental Impact Report for Zone Change Case Z-261, lowest quote, in the amount of $19,930.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement. Mr. Art Morales addressed Agenda item dealing with the award aof a contract for three water line projects, Project #737, in the City and requested clarification to the proposed sites and if development or redevelopment was contemplated in those areas in the near future. He was advised that the water lines were replacement lines as requested by the Fire Department on Dalton Avenue, Cerritos Avenue and Azusa Avenue and that no development was contemplated in these areas at this point in time. it was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call* to award the contract for the water line project to Williams Supply Company, lowest bidder, in the amount of $211,111.00. and authorize its execution. Seven bids were opened in the City Clerk's Office on August 11, 1987, from: Williams Supply Company, Inc., ATP Construction, Inc., Barron & Eckhart Engineering, Simich Construction Co., Bobco Construction Co., A. S. Peich, Inc., and Amick Construction Co., Inc. Mr. Art Morales addressed Agenda item dealing with the Civic Center Masterplan Design and requested information on the quotes received from Sanchez Kamps Associates and VanDell and Associates for preparation of the plans and specifications; he further requested information on the proposed loan from the Light and Water Department to finance aa portion of the project. He was advised that the quote from Sanchez Kamps was in excess of $90,000.00 and VanDell's quote was approximately $43,000.00. He was further informed that the loan from Light and Water would be considered a budget transfer and also advised as to how the procedure was accomplished. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call* to authorize staff to proceed with the project; authorize budget transfer as stipulated and award the preparation of plans and specifications for Phase III of the Civic Center Masterplan of Design to BSI Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $42,500.00. This project will also include the acquisition of railroad right-of-way property and modifications to the Durrell and Barnes House. Funding sources for this project are available from Certificates of Participation Civic Center Improvement Funds as well as the budget transfer from the Light and Water Department, which will be repaid over a 34 year period. Mr. Harry Stemrich addressed the Agenda item dealing with the audit of Councilmembers' expenses and requested that consideration be given to re -submit for bids as he felt that the quote received by the City for this audit was too costly; further advising that he had spoken to the Mayor in Duarte and was told that the audit they had prepared for one fiscal year was done by a firm of D .O. Evans in Santa Ana at a cost of $1750.00. Appv consul- tant T.A. Hayes to prepare EIR Z-261 Comments by A.Morales water line projects Bid award Williams Supply for water line proj 737 Comments by A.Morales Civic Cntr design BSI award for specs Civic Cntr design & budget transfer appvd Comments by H.Stemrich expense audit After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Resubmit Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call* to audit reqs direct staff to resubmit requests for audit services of the to include Mayor's and Councilmembers' (former and present) expenses to 1983 include the year 1983. Mr. Morales questioned the manner in which the above item Comments by was worded on the agenda and was given a brief explanation A.Morales clarifying same. 08/17/87 PAGE FIVE Councilwoman Avila requested clarification of several payments listed on the Warrant Resolution: telephone bill paid for the Chamber of Commerce; rental of trailer at the Police Department v. purchasing it outright; and requested information regarding large gas bill at the Police Department in proportion to other City Departments. Staff will review and report on these matters to the Council. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz, and unanimously carried by roll call* to adopt three separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City which were entitled: 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. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr.Jim Van Horn, representing Johnny Johnson of Azusa Greens Country Club, addressed the Council regarding clarification on two points: 1., that the proposed reservoir site at Pioneer Park which was discussed at the last Council meeting, was not to service the proposed Sierra Mesa development proposed by Mr. Johnson. If and when the project is started and there is a need for another reservoir to accommodate the development Mr. Johnson would make arrangements with the City. His second item was that of removing the EIR from the Planning Commission Agenda. He stated that in view of the fact that the ballot measures had 'qualified and there would be a Special election, Mr. Johnson felt that the EIR should be deferred until the outcome of the election. Clarifica- tion of svrl items on warrant reso (Cnclwmn Avila) Staff to rev & rpt Res. #s 8299, 8300 & 8301 Warrants Pub.Prtc. Comments by J.Van Horn re: Az Grns Mr. Morales addressed Mr. Van Horn's comments stating that Comments by members of the community were upset because the item was A.Morales withdrawn from the Planning Commission agenda at the last Az Greens moment and that reasons were not given for its removal. Mr. Van Horn rebutted that placing the EIR before the Rebuttal Planning Commission at this time had no bearing whatsover, J.Van Horn since the voters would ultimately decide the zoning for the Azusa Greens Country Club. Proposed petition prohibiting the ownership of any vicious Disc vicious animals in the City was discussed by the Council. Chief of animals Police apprised Council that the two pitbulls in question on said petition had been dispatched pursuant to the provisions of the City's Ordinance. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call* that City Attorney investigate and report on possible ordinance prohibiting ownership of pitbull dogs and/or a more comprehensive ordinance relating to vicious animals. 1 OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL It was consensus of Council that Library Commission and staff contact the family of Lydia Wheelehan for their recommendations on a proper monument for Lydia Wheelehan. Councilwoman Avila originally requested that the Library be named in her honor but had since learned that it was Lydia Wheelehan's wishes that this not be done; therefore she felt that discussion with the family with regard to a tribute for her would be appropriate. 08/17/87 PAGE SIX Cty Att to rpt stronger Ord re: vicious animals Oth.Bus/Cncl Lib. Comm. & staff to receive in- put frm L. Wheelehan's family re: monument Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Res/ltr sptng unanimously carried by roll call* that staff be directed to Raider move prepare a resolution/communication in favor of the Los to Irwindale Angeles Raiders relocation to the City of Irwindale to be forwarded to the City of Irwindale and also to Supervisor Schabarum. Mr. Morales, again, addressed the Council with regard to Comments by the above action and stated that he was very much in favor A.Morales of the relocation of the Raiders to Irwindale. Raiders Councilman Cruz stated that the Fire Department should Map of Az receive a map of the Azusa Greens area since they were Grns to called when an aircraft landed at the golf course and they Fire Dept had problems arriving at the site, due to no knowledge of propty @ where the area was and how to arrive at the location. WITH THE PROPOSED THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 9:30 P.M. w/Cncl Councilwoman/Director Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND Res. #8303 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO Closed Sess CLOSED SESSION ON AUGUST 17, 1987 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 Councilwoman/Director Avila, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses, to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: COOK TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:31 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT 10:05 P.M. The City Attorney apprised the public that the Council Termination had taken an action during the Closed Session to approve the T.Slimmer termination of Terri Slimmer, effective August 17, 1987, and that it was by unanimous vote*. Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD OF Res. #395 DIRECTORS ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR A TEN comp & THOUSAND AND FIFTY SQUARE FOOT PORTION OF THE LARGER PARCEL acquisition OF PROPERTY AT 605-635 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND propty @ AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PROPOSED 605-635 E. AZUSA GARDENS PROJECT. Fthll Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Cruz to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: COOK The Chairman was authorized to execute all necessary documents in conjunction with the above. 08/17/87 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call* to approve "Agreement and Authorization to Enter Upon Land" between the Agency and Nathan Krems and Alan Shulman, Trustee, and authorize its execution. This agreement will allow the Agency to obtain access to construct necessary public improvements on a portion of the property located at 605-635 East Foothill Boulevard. Agmt to entr land appvd (Krems) TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8303 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2357 * Indicates Councilman Cook absent 08/17/87 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Adjourn to Councilman/Director Cruz and unanimously carried* to 6:30PM adjourn, to 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, September 8, 1987, in the L&W Conf Light and Water Conference Room to interview applicants for Room 9/8/87 the vacancy in the Library Commission. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8303 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2357 * Indicates Councilman Cook absent 08/17/87 PAGE EIGHT