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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 5, 1989 - CC (2)F' . CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER S, 1989 - 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 Geoff Craig, Director of Finance, Invocation City of Azusa. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Assistant City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Chief Of Police Wood, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Public Works DeLoach, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Contest winners for water conservation contest were not in Wtr consrvt'n attendance at the meeting; therefore, the presentation of winners not their awards would be rescheduled. in attndnce The Mayor announced that the Azusa High School Band had been Announcement invited by the Hispanic American Airborne Association of Az H.S. Band Southern California to play for President Bush at East Los to prfrm fr Angeles College, on September 16, 1989. 2500 new American Pres Bush citizens will be sworn in at that time. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Pedro Miranda addressed the Council and requested P. Miranda support of Senate Bills 1233 and 1234, which dealt with drug req apt of trafficking and intervention programs. He stated that he SB 1233 & was a member of EVO, an organization, supporting these 1234 bills. Ms. Monica Riebennacht addressed this same issue and requested that Council adopt a resolution in support to be forwarded to the legislators. She stated that EVO, East Valleys Organization, members were requesting all cities in the area to support these bills. She said that their organization would ensure that all cities receive their fair share of funding for these programs. It was consensus of Council that the matter be referred to staff for possible action at the meeting of September 18th. Comments M. Riebennacht Matter rfrd to staff !' 1 Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council and requested information regarding Councilmembers abstaining from certain actions on the Agenda and the reasons for doing so. The City Attorney responded to his questions, citing the Fair Political Practices Commission's regulations on conflict of interests. Mr. Walt Harville addressed the Council and requested information regarding the assessment fees and stated that he 'felt the action taken by Council was illegal. He thought it should be placed on the ballot to be voted on. His concerns were answered by the City Administrator and the City Attorney, advising that assessment districts were legal and that they are not considered taxes and, as such, do not need a vote of the people for approval. Mr. Wes Kloapfer addresed this same issue and stated that at the meeting of August 31st, Councilman Latta advised that of the 18 residents that spoke, 9 were for the fees and 6 against and 3 uncertain. He stated that his count differed from Councilman Latta and cited people who were against the fees; Art`Morales and Murray Hirota. Both Mr. Morales and Mr. Hirota advised that they were in favor of the fees and that Mr. Kloepfer had erred in his count. Mr. Art West addressed the Council and asked if the landfill fees and the quarrying fees could be increased automatically and was advised that increases could be made by adoption of specific Ordinances or Resolutions. He also questioned if the resolutions approving the assessment fees could be rescinded in the event the Council changed, and was advised in the affirmative. Mr. Pat Morales addressed the Council with complaints of truck traffic on Tenth Street, where Vernon dead ends. He 'did not think these large trucks should be allowed in residential areas. His other complaint was that heavy watering by the Hodge School during the late evening hours, causes the water to stagnate in the gutters. It was consens of Council that Mr. Morales' complaints be referred to the proper staff members. Mr. Gary Solem addressed the Council regarding the assessment fees. He stated that he was not particularly against it, however, he felt that the Public Works capital improvements programs were just as important, if not more important than the fire assessment. He did not feel that Los Angeles County had carts blanche to raise the fees as indiscriminately as they have in the past. Comments A. Morales Comments W. Harville Comments W. Kloepfer Comments A. West Comments P. Morales Compints rfrd to staff Comments G. Solem Ms. Penny Pounds addressed the Council and advised that she Comments hoped that one of the projects to be addressed would be the P. Pounds repaving of Tenth Street, as it was in dire need of repair. The CONSENT cans AR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by appvd G-4, 10 Councilman Naranjo, and unanimously carried by roll call &il Spec Call vote, with the exception of Item G-2, which would be acted G-2 dfrd to on after Closed Session, and Items G-4, G-10 and G-li, which after Closed were considered under the special Call portion of the Session Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 21, Min appvd 1989, were approved as written. 2. Deferred to after Closed Session. Dfrd 3. The resignation of Police Lieutenant Mike Skogh, Resign. M. effective August 25, 1989, was accepted. Skogh 09/05/89 PAGE TWO 4. Special Call Item. 5. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: Spec Call Step inc./ perm status NAME STATUS 3712=1VE L. Pedroza Step 5 09/07/89 T. Lewis PermStat 08/28/89 ' R. Ramirez Stop 5 09/07/89 R. Rex Step 5 09/07/89 6. The appointments of Gilbert Tony Chavez and Paymansh Appts G. Maghsoudi to the position of Senior Librarian, Chavez 8 P. effective September 18, 1989, were approved. Magheoudi 7. The City has an opportunity to purchase items through Purch items the State Department of General Services. By doing so, thru State the City could save a considerable amount of money on supplies, such as computer paper, and other equipment. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8703 AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE Gen'l Svcs STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE CERTAIN ITEMS FOR THE Agmt-State CITY OF AZUSA. S. Authorization was given to prepare a Proclamation for Proclo for National POW - MIA Recognition Day, September 15, 1989. Pow -Mia day 9. The appointment of Nasser Abbaszadsh to the position of Appt N. City Engineer, effective October 2, 1989, was approved, Abbaszadeh contingent upon successful completion of the physical examination. 10. Special Call Item. Spec Call 11. Special Call Item. Spec Call 12. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8704 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:27 P. M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8t29 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO 8E TRANSACTED. Councilman Latta offered an ordinance entitled: Convene as CRA Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec.Res AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, STATE Ord. #2413 OF CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 11.28.045 TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE vending AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO VENDING AUTOMOBILES, automobiles WAGONS, OR STANDS. 09/05/89 PAGE THREE Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2414 AMENDING SECTION 8.54.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE graffiti RELATING TO GRAFFITI REMOVAL. removal Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA MOSES NOES: 6OUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila advised that in Section B of the Typo in Ord Ordinance there was a typographical error: the word „making" should be "marking". So noted and amended. Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8705 CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. crtfying Neg 40655. Dec fr Tract Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Map 40655 Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA rtes. #8706 GRANTING APPROVAL TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 40655 WITH appvng Tent. CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Tract Map Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman 40655 Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance -entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8707 DENYING VARIANCE NO. V-89-16 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. denying Var P-89-116 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 NORTH ENID AVENUE, Snyder MICHAEL AND ELEANOR SNYDER. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 09/05/89 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, NARANJO, LATTA, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCIIMEMBERS: STEMRICH, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion was held regarding the draft campaign disclosure and contribution limitation ordinance. City Attorney advised that he would need Council direction with regard to establishing campaign contribution amounts. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that he had recently read an article in the Los Angeles Time regarding this subject. He thought it was important to adopt this Ordinance, and if any funds were left, they should be given to the City to be placed in the General Fund. General discussion was held regarding anonymous donations; the limits as specified by the State were too high and that the State regulations were vague, and that stronger regulations should be adopted. Further, that the surrounding cities should be contacted to see if they have adopted their own Ordinances or use the State guidelines. Disc draft campaign Ord Comments A. Morales Discussion It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Draft Ord Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by roll call rfrd to that staff and City Attorney be more specific in the staff Ordinance and submit drafts to the Council for further input and perusal. The Mayor announced that due to the passage of Ordinance Numbers 2408 and 2409, two additional positions were available in the Parks and Recreation Commission and four positions in the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission. Applications for these positions will be accepted until 5:00 P.M., September 21, 1989. Residents interested can apply at the City Administrator's Office. With regard to this matter, the Director of Community Services addressed the Council and advised that the new Ordinance for the Parks and Recreation Commission members had been amended so that the Mayor, with Council approval, appointed five members and the School District two members. The previous Ordinance allowed for the appointments by the School and Council, with the exception that one member was appointed by the existing Commission members. He further stated that the new Ordinance also had the Mayor selecting which park each commission member would be responsible for and he did not know if that was an error. Sched. Items Announcement positions in Pk & Rec Comm & Cult & Hist Lndmrk Comm Discrepancies in Pk & Rec Ord After discussion it was consensus of Council that the intent Ord to be was only to add two additional members to the Commission and amended that the language of the previous Ordinance remain the same. City Attorney will prepare the necessary amendments and present it for Council action at the next meeting. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Art West questioned Agenda item dealing with the Notice Comments of Completion for the water line project on Foothill Blvd. A. West re: He felt that the streets needed to be repaved as there were water line many dips on the road. He further questioned payment project procedures to the contractor. Director of Public Works advised that Council needed to approve the project in order that the Notice of Completion could be recorded with the County Recorder; that 35 days after recording, the contractor was then given final payment for the work. In the meantime, the contractor had been advised of the various dips in the street and was correcting them. 09/0589 PAGE FIVE It was then moved by Councilman It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Not. of Com - Agent w/P & D Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to pletion appvd to approve the Project No. 803-89, Water line project on Proj 803-89 & D Technologies Foothill Blvd., and authorize execution of the Notice of for EIR appvd preparation of an Environmental Impact Report relating Completion. The City Clerk was further directed to have w/amndment the Azusa Rock construction of same recorded. to Director of Community Development Bruckner addressed Agenda Amendment to item dealing with the preparation of an EIR regarding the EIR agent re: Azusa Rock+project. He stated that the agreement with the consultant had been amended as to payment procedures. At methods of payment present, the agreement calls for payment upon completion of specific tasks; the consultant has requested that payment be made on actual hours expended on the EIR. With this amendment he recommended approval of the agreement. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Agent w/P & D Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to Technologies approve amended agreement with P & D Technologies for for EIR appvd preparation of an Environmental Impact Report relating to w/amndment the Azusa Rock construction of a conveyor system to transport rock across the San Gabriel River. Mr. Art Morales addressed item dealing with contracting with Comments A. the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium for handyman services Morales ESGV in the City. He stressed that the Consortium should employ Consortium more Azusa residents in this program. He also stated that they should be monitored more closely as some residences had repeated work done to their homes. Councilwoman Avila, the City's representative on the Consortium Board, advised him of the date and times the Consortium meets stating that he could attend and state his grievances to that Body. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Cntrct appvd Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the w/ESGV Cons. contract with the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium for Handyman svcs Handyman services in the City, and authorize its execution. This service is funded through Community Block Grant Funds. Further, that staff contact Mrs. Alma Herzog to ascertain if she qualifies for this program in order that needed repairs be made to her residence. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Councilwoman Avila advised that at the present time she is Avila req to the Alternate to the Mayor on the Los Angeles County be replaced Sanitation District. She stated that she has a conflict in San Dist Bd attending the meetings, as they are during work hours. She requested that another Councilmember be appointed in her stead. Discussion was held regarding appointment and Councilman Stemrich to Stemrich advised that he would be interested. replace Avila Mayor Moses then offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8708 DESIGNATING AN ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE- DISTRICT GOVERNING apptng BOARD OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO, 22. Stemrich as alternate to Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive San Dist Bd further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd COUNCIL AT 9:17 P.M. w/Cncl 09/05/89 PAGE SIX Councilman/Director Latta offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8709 AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9. Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Councilman/Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote =of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:18 P.M. Recess to c THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT 9:48 P.M. City Attorney advised that the Council needed to take action on the appointment of Lysell Wofford. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Appt of L. and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Wofford appvd appointment of Lysell Wofford to the position of Police Computer Operator, Step 4, effective September 11, 1989. Assistant City Administrator addressed Council and advised that the City had received, this date, a communication from the League of California Cities requesting that the City take action to oppose Senate Bill 1, which deals with the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission. This Bill would reduce local government representation on the Commission as well as add unneeded administrative costs. N It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to oppose Senate Bill 1; finding that the item arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda and that there is a need to act on this before the next scheduled Council meeting. Comments Diaz re: SB1 Cty to oppose SBI & finding need to act subsequent to pstng Agenda Proposed meeting with the Chamber of Commerce scheduled for Mtg w/Chamber the 11th of September was cancelled and staff advised to rescheduled reschedule for another date, to be determined. Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Councilman/Director Stemrich and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:57 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8710 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2415 09/05/89 PAGE SEVEN Adjourn