The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - January 18, 1988 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 18, 1988 - 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 given by Reverend James Barrand of the Invocation Concordia Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Police ,Captain Russo, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Electric Superintendent Perkins, Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Spindel, Redevelopment Manager Steel, Redevelopment Project Analyst Katchen-Gall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial NONE The Mayor welcomed students from Azusa High School who were Welcome to Az in attendance at the meeting. H.S. students The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 11 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by appvd, F-6 Councilman Cruz, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, CRA, F-3 & 9 with the exception of Item F-6, which was considered under Special Call the Redevelopment portion of the Agenda, and Items F-3 and F-9 which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. ' 1. Minutes of the reqular meeting of January 4, 1988, were Min appvd approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8363 REQUESTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF assessed val PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY. of propty 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 4. Employee step increase was approved for Paula Emp. Step Cloughsey, Step 3, effective January 22, 1988. increase 5. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Frml bidding Municipal Code and authorization given to award waived for contract for architectural and engineering services for arch.&eng. the jail remodeling to Robert Grimsgaard, AIA, at a svcs-Jail re - cost of $11,250.00. The work to be performed is of a modeling specialized nature, mandating that the architect chosen (R.Grimsgaard be qualified with experience in institutional, AIA) municipal and government projects with emphasis on justice -related detention facilities. Seven proposals were solicited and Robert Grimsgaard, AIA, was the only ' responding company. 6. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM. CRA item 7. Appointment of Teresa Billingsley to the position of Appt. T. Police Officer, effective January 22, 1988, was Billingsley approved. 8. Approval was given to Damon Construction Company, Damon Const. contractor for Project 87-695, Foothill/Alosta medians, substitute to substitute a Certificate of Deposit in the amount Crtfct of of $89,587.50, in lieu of the 10& cash retention on Dep. in lieu progress payments. This is common practice among many of 10% cash cities and there is no disadvantage to the City in retention allowing this. The agreement setting various conditions under which permission is granted was approved and its execution authorized. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 10. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a Cty Treas. balance of $10,070,540.23, as of December 31, 1987, was Fin. Stment received and filed. 11. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #s 8364 warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: & 8365 Warrants 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 Adj to CRA 7:37 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:51 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 Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg. Ord AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY amend. contrc COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION w/PERS OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by reading and introduce. seconded by Councilman Latta roll call to waive further 01/18/88 PAGE TWO The Ordinance, when adopted, formally approves the inclusion of safety members to receive the 1959 Survivor Benefit along with all city employees. SCHEDULED ITEMS seismic safety ordinance as it affected his property at 239 Sched. Items Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Waive fees unanimously carried by roll call to approve waiving the fees for use of for use of the Woman's Club by Cub Scout Pack 413, on Woman's Club February 26, 1988, for a Blue and Gold Ceremony, provided Cub Pk 413 the date is available. to get formal approval of the Council to extend the time SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Richard Medina addressed the item dealing with the Comments by seismic safety ordinance as it affected his property at 239 R. Medina W. Foothill Blvd., and requested information as to what re: seismic criteria was used to establish the buildings listed as being safety ord. unsafe. Director of Community Development Bruckner advised that a cursory inspection was made by the Building Inspector of Prop A of all buildings built prior to 1933 and the property to participate in the program, but to support fellow Los owners/tenants will be notified of deficiencies and given time to'bring their buildings to seismic safety standards. He also advised that the only reason the seven buildings in that these funds should not be exchanged with the RTD as he the CBD -1 site were singled out and placed on the Agenda was to get formal approval of the Council to extend the time limit on corrections of the buildings for an additional six He was advised that some cities did not need the use of months as the Redevelopment Agency is currently negotiating with developers in this area for possible acquisition of these parcels. RTD for general fund monies, they could then expend the It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Enfrcment of Councilman Cook and carried by roll call that seismic safety seismic ord enforcement be extended for a period of six months for the extnded 6 mos following properties: 715, 721, 725 N. Azusa Avenue and specific CBD 121, 133, 239, 407 W. Foothill Boulevard Mayor Moses properties dissenting. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Gary Solem addressed the Council with complaint that Comments by Cable TV was not showing the Council meetings live on Monday G. Solem re: Cable TV 01/18/88 PAGE THREE Mr. Gary Solem addressed the item dealing with exchange of Comments by surplus transportation sales tax revenues with the RTD for G. Solem re: general funds. The RTD has asked Azusa to provide its RTD exchnge approval for this process, even though Azusa does not wish of Prop A to participate in the program, but to support fellow Los funds Angeles County cities who wish to do so. Mr. Solem felt that these funds should not be exchanged with the RTD as he did not have a very high regard for that entity. He was advised that some cities did not need the use of these funds for transportation, and if exchanged with the RTD for general fund monies, they could then expend the funds for other necessary projects. Director of Community Services Guarrera then addressed the LACTC did Council and advised that the Los Angeles County not appv Transportation Commission, which is the legal entity exchange of the use of these funds, had taken action to funds disapprove such an exchange of funds with the RTD, and that 'governing further discussion seemed to be a moot point. It was then moved ,by Councilman Latta, seconded by Rec & File Councilman Cruz ands unanimously carried by roll call to prop. res receive and file proposed resolution regarding the exchange re: fund of Proposition A funds with the Rapid Transit District. transfers PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Gary Solem addressed the Council with complaint that Comments by Cable TV was not showing the Council meetings live on Monday G. Solem re: Cable TV 01/18/88 PAGE THREE nights, rather displaying information that due to vandalism the live meetings could not be shown. He requested information on alleged vandalism, and why it has not been corrected, as it has been in excess of two months. Staff responded that vandalism had, in fact, occurred on Pasadena Avenue, and displayed cable that had been mutilated by bullet holes. 'Mr. Solem then requested if a police report had been made and was advised that this fact could not be ascertained at this time, however, it would be researched, and he was welcome to contact the Police Department for further information. 1 OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Staff rptd on vandalism @ Cable TV 0th Bus/Cncl Councilman Cruz removed his Agenda item dealing with Cruz remvd political signs from the Agenda. his Ag.item Councilman Latta advised that the Resolution adopted in Res. #8150 December of 1986 establishing standard operating procedures rescinded for City Council members (Resolution No. 8150), which was intended to create better working relationships with Staff and Council members, was actually more of a hardship for staff and made the motion to have this resolution rescinded. This motion was seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call vote. Mr. Richard Medina addressed this item and stated that he Comments by was pleased that this action was taken, however, felt that R. Medina re: it was politically motivated, due to the impending election. Res. #8150 Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Adjourn unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 6:20 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8366 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2364 01/18/88 PAGE FOUR