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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 2, 1989 - CC (4)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 20 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 Reverend Johnson of the Village Invocation Covenant Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Naranjo absnt ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development fruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Public Works eLoach, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City ibrarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Director Steel, Police aptain Broderick, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara, Administrative Clerks Toscano and Sifuentes. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Naranjo excsd unanimously carried by roll call* to excuse Councilman Naranjo from the meeting. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council greeted the new Assistant Fire Chief Bob Intro Fire Lee and introduced him to the audience. Chief Lee PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Art West addressed Council and publicly apologized to Comments City Clerk Solis for comments made at the last Council A. West meeting. Mr. Armando Camarena addressed the Council regarding the low Comments student enrollment at Citrus College and requested A. Camarena ,Azusa the Council to endorse him in the upcoming Citrus College Board election. General discussion was held regarding the re -districting of General voting areas for the Citrus College election; and whether or discussion not the Council could legally endorse a candidate as a body. City Attorney advised he would research the matter and advise accordingly. Mr. Billy Graham addressed the Council regarding exclusive Comments contract with the Golden Days Committee regarding parade B. Graham vendors. Dr. Lawrence Sowers addressed the Council stating that he, too, was seeking election to the Citrus College Board of Trustees. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council regarding the election for Citrus College as well as the proposed recall attempt. Mr. Art West requested information on dual residences and which address should be used when addressing Council. Ms. Linda Bean, General Chairperson of the Golden Days Committee, discussed the parade vendor issue and felt that the committee should have the control necessary to have an exclusive vendor on that day. Ms. Vivian Perez addressed the Council regarding the parade vendors. Comments L. Sowers Comments A. Morales Comments A. West Comments L. Bean Comments V. Perez Mr. Robert Conley addressed the Council and requested Comments information regarding the re -districting of the Citrus R. Conley College election. Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed the Comments Council and stated that it was necessary to waive the Guarrera Municipal Code requirements regarding pushcart vendors in order that vendors could sell along the parade route. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Stemrich, seconded by appvd G-14, Councilwoman Avila, and unanimously carried by roll call 15, 16 & 19 vote*, with the exception of Items G-14, G-15, G-16 and G- Spec Call; 19, which were considered under the Special Call portion of G-6 cont the Agenda; and Item G-6, which was continued to the meeting to 10/16 mtg of October 16, 1989. ' 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 18, Min appvd 1989 were approved as written. 2. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Frml bids Municipal Code and authorization given to purchase waived to eight standard galvanized steel light poles for purch light replacement purposes from only known vendor, Union poles Metal Company, at a cost of $5,163.42. 3. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to approve agreement with Cognos Corporation for maintenance of computer software for the Police and Light and Water Departments, at a cost of $5,857.10, for period covering 9-1-89 through 8-31-90. 4. Contract for Project No. 745-87, Memorial Park Sprinkler modification, was awarded to Liquidflow Engineering, low bidder, in the amount of $118,900.00, and its execution authorized. Three bids were opened in the City Clerk's Office on September 25th. The City Clerk was further directed to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. Frml bids waived for computer software maint Bid award Proj 745-87 Liquidf low J 5. Policy and procedure for Police Officer recruitment Pol Off allowing the City to recruit directly from certified rcrtmnt thru police academies was approved and the following Pol academies resolution adopted. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8719 REVISING CIVIL SERVICE RULE 5.6.2 AND ADOPTING AND revosing INCORPORATING POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE ACADEMY Civ Svc rule RECRUITMENT POLICY INTO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. 6. CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 16, 1989 MEETING. 10/02/89 PAGE TWO Cont to 10/16 7. Authorization was given to prepare a Proclamation Proclo Enrgy declaring the month of October as Energy Awareness Awrness Month Month. 8. Specifications for the purchase of one 3/4 ton pickup Specs for with utility body, for use by the Light and Water 3/4 ton pick Department, were approved and the City Clerk directed up trk to advertise for bids. 9. The East San Gabriel Valley Consortium Board is Amend to SGV considering an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement Consortium ' to permit non -elected board members to serve as Chair non elected and Vice -Chair. The non -elected board members Bd membrs contemplated are representatives from the County of Los opposed Angeles. Due to the comparative exposure to liability being greater for the four member cities than for the County, the proposed amendment was opposed. 10. The conditional appointment of Yvonne Griffith to the Appt Y. position of Police Dispatcher, was approved contingent Griffith upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation. Effective date of hire to be determined. 11. The City's property insurance policy with the Propty Ins Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) renewal was renewed in the amount of $27,224.00, effective October 1, 1989, through July 1, 1990. 12. Red Ribbon Week is a week set aside to demonstrate commitment for a drug free society by wearing and displaying a red ribbon. The following resolution was adopted. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8720 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 22-29, 1989, AS "RED Red Ribbon RIBBON WEEK." Week 13. Negotiations have been finalized with the rock quarries to obtain an additional 40 per ton in extraction tax. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8721 APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ROCK MOU w/rock QUARRIES AND FINDING ITS ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA. quarries 14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 16. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 17. Specifications were approved for one self-propelled cement saw for the Light and Water Department, and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 18. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: Spec Call Spec Call Spec Call Specs for cement saw A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8722 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE and 8723 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEM THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT: 8:29 P.M. 10/02/89 PAGE THREE Spec Call Adj to CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:35 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS 'Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS), CHAPTERS 5.04, 5.08, 5.10, 5.12, AND 5.16, 5.28 AND 5.32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPEAL, AMEND AND ADD SECTIONS REGARDING BUSINESS LICENSE TAXES. 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, STEMRICH, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Stemrich offered an Ordinance entitled: Reconvened No bus IDA Ord./Spec.Res Ord. #2415 re: bus lic fees AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2416 AMENDING CHAPTER 5.28 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING re: police SECTIONS 5.28.021 - 5.28.023 RELATING 10 POLICE SUPERVISION sprvision AND REVOCATION OF PERMITS FOR EXHIBITIONS. exhibitions Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta ,to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2417 AMENDING SECTIONS 2.16.020 AND 2.16.030 OF THE AZUSA re: inc Pks MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE NUMBER OF PARR AND RECREATION & Rec Comm COMMISSIONERS TO SEVEN. members Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Waive frthr and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further rdg reading. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to Adopt Ord waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO founcilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING SECTIONS 2.68.010 AND 2.68.100 OF THE AZUSA re: procedrs MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROCEDURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF for purch of SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. supplies Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. 10/02/89 PAGE FOUR Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING SECTION 2.64.090 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE re: sale of RELATING TO THE SALE OF SURPLUS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. surplus supplies Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. Resolutions and Ordinance relating to the development of D & D Dvlpmnt property located at 475 W. Sierra Madre, D & D cont to 10/16 Development/Johnny Johnson, was continued to the meeting of October 16, 1989. Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8724 CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR GENERAL PLAN crtfying Neg AMENDMENT NO. GPA -89-3. Dec GPA 89-3 Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilwoman Avila offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO DELETE A PORTION OF THE DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTE SYSTEM ON SIERRA MADRE AND VERNON AVENUES (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. ,GPA -89-3). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: Res. #8725 appvng GPA 89-3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8726 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF THOMAS J. CIANCITTO, denying Pub JR.,- DECLARING THE PROPERTY AT 512-514 NORTH BARBARA AVENUE Nuis Appl TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ISSUING AN ORDER OF ABATEMENT Ciancitto (CITY NUISANCE CASE N0. 89-1874-G). Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO (SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed extension of moratorium Pub Hrg prohibiting the issuance of all land use entitlements for Moratorium permanent and temporary shelters for the homeless within the homeless City. shelters 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 September 20, 1989. 10/02/89 PAGE FIVE Testimony was received from Director of Community Testimony Development Bruckner Bruckner Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received. No oth tstmny Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed and unanimously carried by roll call* to close the hearing. Councilwoman Avila offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Urg Ord #2418 AZUSA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF ALL extending LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY SHELTERS moratorium FOR THE HOMELESS WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO The County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, Mosquito requested that a member of the Council be appointed to the Abatement Bd San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement Board of Trustees. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Stemrich/ unanimously carried by roll call* to appoint Councilman Diaz apptd Stemrich as the delegate and Assistant City Administrator Diaz as the alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito Abatement Board of Trustees. The Mayor advised the residents that a vacancy exists in the ,Planning Commission, due to the resignation of Commissioner Mike Falletta. The expiration term for the vacancy is June 30, 1990. Applications for the position are available in the City Administrator's Office and will be accepted until 5:00 P.M., October 18, 1989. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call* to waive Municipal Code requirements regarding pushcart vendors for the parade route during the Golden Days Parade on October 14, 1989; further leaving controls for vendors to the Golden Days Committee. Plans and specifications were prepared for Phase I 1989-1990 pavement management plan concrete improvements for various locations, Project No. 828-88. Since there seemed to be some conflict of interest with some of the Councilmembers being able to vote on particular street improvements, it was moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to continue the item to the adjourned regular meeting of October 5, 1989. Vacancy in Ping Comm Spec Call AMC waived for pushcart vndrs & cntrl to Glden Days Comm Specs for Phase I pave- mnt plan cont to 10/5 mtg The strength of the new reservoir which is being constructed Concrete is dependent on the quality of concrete. In order to assure testing firm high quality and consistence of concrete mix being used, a for reservoir concrete testing firm was subcontracted through James M. discussion Montgomery Consulting Engineering. Councilman Stemrich questioned Utilities Director Hsu regarding this item, specifically, if other quotes had been received. General discussion ensued. 10/02/89 PAGE SIX It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Cntrct appvd Councilman Latta and carried by roll call* to approve the for concrete contract for concrete testing, at a cost not to exceed testing $19,000.00. Mayor Moses abstaining. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* to continue item dealing with contract award for Project No. 812-89, resurfacing of various streets, to either the adjourned meeting of October 5th or the regular meeting of October '16th as there had been a challenge to the low bid. Mayor Moses questioned the possibility of having a conflict of interest on the demolition of building at 680 E. Alosta, as the contractor did some work for him. He was advised that there would be no conflict of interest. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and carried by roll call* to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorize the emergency abatement - demolition of building at 680 E. Alosta Avenue, The Royal Inn, by Kent and Sons Land Clearing Company, at a cost of $12,000.00. Mayor Moses abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Discussion was held regarding rewards for the arrest and conviction of perpetrators dumping toxic waste in the City. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* that City Attorney prepare the necessary resolution offering reward of $1,000.00 with a maximim of $4,000.00 given in one calendar year to those residents giving information leading to the arrest and conviction of perpetrators dumping toxic waste and hazardous materials in the City. Staff was directed to research and identify the funding source for said rewards. Discussion regarding the Screening Committee policies was removed from the Agenda at this time. Bid award cont to 10/5 or 10/16 mtg Proj. 812-89 Moses poss conflict on contrct for demo of bldg Demo of bldg cntrct appvd Kent Lndclrng 0th Bus/Cncl Toxic waste discussion Staff to id fndng source for rewards & Cty Atty to prep Reso Scrng Comm item remvd Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Proclo fr W. unanimously carried by roll call* that a Proclamation be M. Hendrick prepared in honor of the 100th birthday of resident Willi Mae Hendrick. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Latta Moses apptd and unanimously carried by roll call* that Mayor Moses be to SGV Muni appointed to the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water Wtr Dist District, replacing Councilman Naranjo. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:19 P.M. Councilman/Director Stemrich offered a resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CIASED SESSION ON OCTOBER 2, 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54956.9 (c), AND 54956.8. Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Councilman/Director Lata to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: 10/02/89 PAGE SEVEN CRA convnd w/Cncl Res. #8727 Closed Sess AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NARANJO TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:20 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED 'AT 10:28 P.M. Moved by Director Latta, seconded by Director Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* that with respect to property negotiations with the owners of La Terraza Bar, that the settlement be approved as set forth in the confidential real estate appraisal report, as discussed in Closed Session, and that staff be directed to negotiate the accomplishment of that settlement with the property owners. 1 City Attorney apprised the Council that under State Law, in General Law cities, such as Azusa, the Mayor must make appointments to Boards and Commissions with the consent of the Council. If the Mayor does not choose to make the appointment, then the position is vacant until such time as he does make the appointment. General discussion was held regarding this matter. Recess to Closed Sess Reconvened Neg stlmnt La Terraza Discussion re: appt pro- cedure fr Bds & Comms Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Adj to 10/5 Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried* to adjourn the @ Sr Cntr meeting to Thursday, October S. 1989, at 7:30 P.M. in the senior Citizen Center to meet with the Chamber of Commerce. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:38 P.M. J CITY CLER NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8728 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2419 * Indicates Councilman Naranjo absent 10/02/89 PAGE EIGHT