HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 21, 1989 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 21, 1989 - 7:30 P.M.
' The Cit Council of the Cit of Azusa met in adjourned
Y Y J
regular session at the above date and time in the Civic
Auditorium.
Mayor Moses called the meeting to order and led in the
Salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Flagg of the First
Presbyterian Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA,
MOSES
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Acting City Attorney Hanna, Interim City Administrator Diaz,
'Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development
Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Public Works
DeLoach, Chief of Police Wood, City Librarian Alaniz,
Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City
Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara.
NONE
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Art West addressed the Council regarding statements made
by EVO concerning the City of Azusa's drinking water.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council regarding the
statements made by Evo and also that the City was fortunate
to have Mr. Fred Diaz as City Administrator.
Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the Council and advised them
of the tree trimming contest by first graders in the City
and that the trees were donated by the rock companies.
Other merchants donated funds for first, second and third
rlace winners. The final trees were judged at the Civic
Auditorium and the trees were displayed for all to see. She
hanked all participants involved.
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
None
Pub.Prtc.
Comments
A. West
Comments
A. Morales
Comments
S. Galletta
Mrs. Chris Garcia addressed the Council regarding a public Comments
nuisance abatement action and was advised that she could C. Garcia
appeal any decisions made by the Hearing Officer to the
Council and that the matter could not be discussed at this
time.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 23 was Cons Cal
approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by appvd
Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call
vote.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1989, Min appvd
were approved as written.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8773
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF notice of
' A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, muni electn
APRIL 10, 1990, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8774
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF req Bd of Sup
LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE svcs fr elctn
CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1990
4. Employee step increase and permanent status
recommendations were approved for the following:
NAME STATUS
C.
Ayala
Step
3
12/22/89
L.
Miller
Step
3
12/20/89
D.
Kjar
Step
5
12/20/89
R.
Ladow
Step
4
12/15/89
J.
Fraijo
Step
5
12/12/89
5. The Personnel Board has approved the class
specifications for the position of Administrative
Analyst. The following resolution was adopted:
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
ANALYST AND ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR
6. The promotional appointment of Melissa Powell to Police
Clerk II, effective December 22, 1989, was approved.
7. The appointment of Marina Carmona to the position of
Police Clerk I, effective December 22, 1989, was
approved.
Step inc./
perm status
New Class
Admin Analyst
Res. #8775
appvng new
class
Promo appt
M. Powell
Appt M.
Carmona
8. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Waive bdng
Municipal Code, and authorization given to purchase to purchase
three police vehicles through the County of Los 3 police
Angeles' purchase plan, from Maurice Sopp & Son vehicles
Chevrolet.
9. Approval was given for the purchase of two police Purch of 2
motorcycles from Covina Kawasaki, low bidder. Three motors
quotations were received.
10. Staff was authorized to negotiate and execute a Agmt Revenue
contract with Revenue Allocation Management for the Alloc.Mngmt
revenue analysis and/or audit of the County records court fine
' with regard to court and vehicle fine revenues. The revenues
City is joining with the City of West Covina in this
venture.
11. The Los Angeles County Office on Education sets the One time
salaries for Project Headstart personnel. In Fiscal salary inc
Year 1988-89, the Office did not grant sufficient funds for Headstart
to Azusa to pay according to their salary scale. A personnel
small amount of residual state funds has become
available which was awarded to the Headstart employees,
as a one-time salary payment.
12/21/89 PAGE TWO
12.
Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on
Bid award
December 11th for the purchase of ten.transformers, in
transformers
four different sizes. ` Three bids were received.
Approval was given to purchase two 750 KVA, two 500 KVA
and four 75 KVA transformers from Wesco; and two 50 KVA
transformers from General Electric.
13.
At the August 21st meeting, approval was given to hire
Change Order
Henry Woo and Associates to prepare the plans and
H. Woo
specifications for the Memorial Park renovation
project. Due to changes necessitated by new
handicapped regulations, approval was given to increase
the contract amount from $6,000, to an amount not to
exceed $9,600.
14.
It is evident that the Swap Meet that operates each
Swap Meet
Sunday has a serious effect on the Azusa community.
analysis
Therefore, staff was authorized to secure a
comprehensive analysis of the Swap Meet operation, to
be coordinated with proposed new Code Amendment
requiring a CUP for this type of business.
15.
Renewal of contract with Great Western Bank for the
Agmt w/Great
administration and investment of deferred compensation
Western for
services was approved and its execution authorized.
dfrd comp
16.
Contract for replacement of gas engine at lith and
Bid award
Vernon, Project No. 833-89, was awarded to Engine and
Proj 833-89
Equipment Co., and its execution authorized.
Engine &
Authorization was further given to transfer $11,116.73
Equipment Co.
from the Water Division retained earnings to this
project, as the bid amount exceeded budget allocation.
Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on
December 5th and two bids were received.
The contract for replacement of telemetering equipment
Bid award
�17.
for the Water Division, was awarded to Eidemiller
telemetering
Electric, Inc., sole bider, and its execution
equip.
authorized. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's
Eidemiller
Office on December 5th.
Electric, Inc
18.
Contract for the design of and construction management
Contrct for
for the Azusa Substation expansion, was awarded to
Azusa sub -
Resources Management International, low quote, and its
station ex -
execution authorized. Four proposals were received.
pansion
19.
The appointment of Stephen Hunt to the position of
Appt S.
Police Officer Trainee, effective December 22, 1989,
Hunt
was approved.
20.
The City obtained an injunction against Felix Alvarez -
Trust Agmt
(A -ABA Cellophane Company) on code enforcement matters
F. Alvarez
and a judgment in the amount of $22,000 for costs of
the code enforcement actions. A Trust Agreement
between the City and Felix Alvarez - (A -ABA Cellophane
Company) was approved and its execution authorized.
This agreement will provide for the payment to the City
of its costs and set aside $150,000 for the correction
of the problems on the property from the proceeds of a
loan being funded for Mr. Alvarez.
�21.
Renewal of the maintenance contract for the jail
Renewal agmt
security (closed circuit television) and fire alarm
McNeill Sec.
systems was approved with McNeill Security Systems for
Systems
a period of five years and its execution authorized.
22.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a
Cty Treas
balance of $9,712,568.91, as of November 30, 1989, was
Fin Stmnt
received and filed.
23. Two resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the
City were adopted and entitled:
12/21/89 PAGE THREE
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMStAND .DEMANDS,AND,SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME -ARE TO BE PAID.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED
JOINTLY AT 7:56 P.M.
'JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed sale of certain real
property in the Central Business District Redevelopment
Project Area of 26 residential units generally bounded by
Foothill Blvd. on the south, Sunset Avenue on the east and
the At&SF railroad on the north and west; and a proposed
Disposition and Development Agreement with Jeffrey Scapa.
Res. #s 8776
& 8777
Warrants
Convene w/
CRA
Joint Pub Hrg
26 res units
in CBD
The Mayor/Chairman declared the Hearing open. The City Hrg opened
Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication
of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on
December 6th and 13th, 1989.
Testimony was received from Redevelopment Director Steel who Testimony
advised that the Crestmore Apartments were to be Steel
rehabilitated in order to conform with the CoastFed project
for that area.
Testimony was received from developer Jeffrey Scapa.
Testimony
Scapa
Mr. Art West addressed this item and advised that he was Comments
against spending funds for this project. A. West
Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Hrg closed
Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll
'call to close the Hearing.
Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8778
APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND appvng DDA
DEVELONENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY w/Scapa
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND JEFFREY SCAPA"
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman 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: MOSES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. #666
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THAT CERTAIN appvng DDA
AGREEMENT ENTITLED "DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY w/Scapa
AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AND JEFFREY SCAPA"
F
owed by Director Latta, seconded by Director Avila to
aive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and
dopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: AVILA, STEMRICH, NARANJO, LATTA
NOES: DIRECTORS: MOSES
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CRA cont
CONTINUED AT 8:17 P.M. Cncl recesd
12/21/89 PAGE FOUR
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:31 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
Latta offered a resolution entitled:
Waive frthr
and unanimously carried
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
Res. #8779
reading
CERTIFYING
THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR CODE AMENDMENTS TO
crtfying
CHAPTER 11
OF AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Neg Dec
Ord. intro -
and carried by roll call
to place the
vehicles &
duced
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Naranjo
traffic
to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution 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. #2427
APPROVING CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 11 OF AZUSA MUNICIPAL appvng Code
CODE, VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, DESIGNATING CITY ENGINEER AS Amend re:
INSTALLATION AUTHORITY vehicles &
traffic
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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Acting City Attorney Hanna advised that the following Comments
Ordinances were revised with respect to titles and certain Cty Atty
sections in the text, which she read aloud.
Councilman Latta offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord
APPROVING ZONE CHANGES FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN appvng zone
THE AZUSA AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE CORRIDOR BETWEEN changes
FIRST AND SIERRA MADRE AVENUE (CASE NO. Z-88-6, SUBAREA (4) Z-88-6
Moved by Councilman Latta,
seconded by
Councilman Naranjo
Waive frthr
and unanimously carried
by roll call
to waive further
reading
reading
Moved by Councilman Latta,
seconded by
Councilman Naranjo
Ord. intro -
and carried by roll call
to place the
Ordinance upon its
duced
first reading and introduce. Mayor Moses dissenting and
'Councilman Stemrich abstaining.
Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord
APPROVING ZONE CHANGES FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED WITHIN appvng zone
THE AZUSA AVENUE AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUE CORRIDOR BETWEEN changes
FIRST AND SIERRA MADRE AVENUE (CASE NO. Z-88-6, SUBAREA (5)) Z-88-6
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Waive frthr
and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading
reading.
12/21/89 PAGE FIVE
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Ord intro -
and carried by roll call to place the Ordinance upon its duced
first reading and introduce. Mayor Moses dissenting, and
Councilwoman Avila abstaining.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Sched. Items
PUBLIC HEARING -
on proposed
amendment to the Municipal
Pub Hrg
Code, No. 164,
relating
to revised standards
for
Code Amend
nonconforming uses
on certain R2
zoned properties.
164
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 December 6,
1989.
Testimony was received from Director of Community Testimony
Development who advised that the Code Amendment had been Bruckner
referred back to the Planning Commission by the Council,
however, that their original recommendation remained the
same.
Testimony was solicited from the audience, but none No other
received. testimony
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Hrg closed
and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Latta Amend #164
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the appvd
amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission, further
directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
documents.
The City's refuse hauler, Western Disposal, Inc., is Western Disp
'requesting a 50¢ per month fee increase due to extraordinary rate increase
rate hikes at the local dumpsites. Mr. Hartunian addressed request
this item and advised the Council of the problems he is
facing and requested their approval of the increase.
After lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses that Staff to neg
staff be directed to negotiate with landfill owners for a w/landfill
lower price for trash disposal by Western. Motion died for (died)
the lack of a second.
Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Rate inc
and unanimously carried by roll call that fee increase be appvd
approved, further directing the City Attorney to prepare the
necessary documents.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
NONE
Spec Call
None
OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl
Moved by Mayor Moses that recruitment for a City Recruit for
Administrator be initiated. Motion died for the lack of a Cty Admin
:second. (died)
ayor Moses brought up the fact that the City is being sued Law suit
because of a dog that was killed and requested that this discussed in
item be discussed in Closed Session. Closed Sess
Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Proclo for
unanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be Leo King
prepared for retiring Baldwin Park Mayor Leo King.
12/21/89 PAGE SIX
Discussion was held regarding the zone change issues that Multi family
were recently introduced and that they.would restrict the construction
building of apartments in the''Azusa/San Gabriel Corridor. discussion
Councilman Stemrich then read a letter from Sister Frances St. Frances
Dougherty of the St. Frances of Rome Church regarding the or Rome Food
Food Bank that she operates. The Council requested any Bank
donations be given to the Church to aid needy families in
the City.
Councilman Naranjo advised that the Police Department would Designated
be conducting field sobriety test near the Price Club site Driver Pgm
and cautioned drivers who have been drinking to use the
designated driver method, thus assuring the safety of the
Holiday season.
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA convnd
COUNCIL AT 9:16 P.M. w/Cncl
Councilman/Director Latta offered a resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8780
AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Closed Sess
THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON NOVEMBER
20, 1989, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 54957 AND 54956.8
Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by
Councilman/Director Stemrich 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: 9:17 P.M.
Recess to
Closed Sess
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened
AT 10:15 P.M.
Members of the City Council then wished all residents a XMAS wishes
Merry Chirstmas and a Happy New Year. to residents
Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Adjourn
Mayor/Chairman Moses and unanimously carried to adjourn.
TIME OF
10:17 P.M.
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NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8781
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2428
12/21/89 PAGE SEVEN