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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 18, 1990 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1S, 1990 - 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 Leroy of the Assembly of God Church. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Diaz, Director of of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Police Captain Nelson, City Librarian Alaniz, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Public Information Officer Cooper, Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Manager Lyman, Deputy City Clerk Lara. UBMEMONIAL Ceremonial Councilman Alexander presented a Plaque to Mr. Ken Caresio Plaque to in appreciation of his assistance to the City. K. Caresio Councilman Naranjo presented a Resolution to former Resos to Councilwoman Jennie Avila and Councilman Stemrich B. Latta & presented a Resolution to former Councilman Bruce Latta, for J. Avila their services to the City. Councilman Dangleis presented a Proclamation to Teri Burge, Proclo to commending her for her services to the City. T. Burge Mrs. Sylvia Branstetter was introduced to the Council by Goldn Days Golden Days Chairperson, Linda Bean, in recognition of Theme awrd S. winning the Golden Days Theme Contest. Her winning entry Branstetter and 1990's theme is "Western Days are here again." PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Jose Torrez addressed the Council and thanked the City for all the support given to the Citrus Festival at the Saint Frances of Rome Church. He stated that the City's booths used for this festival were disassembled and stored at the Church and requested that City crews pick them up. His request was referred to staff for follow up. Pub.Prtc. Comments J. Torrez booths @ St. Frances Rfrd to staff Mr. Bob Dunn, representing the Knights of Columbus, Close off 4th addressed the Council requesting that Fourth Street between St. - req of Angeleno and Orange be closed between July 4th and 8th, in B. Dunn order that they hold their second annual Summer Carnival. Since this item had not been agendized, it was moved by Waive Brown Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Act & Appv unanimously carried by roll call to waive the Brown Act request requirements and act on this item, as the need to act occurs prior to the next Council meeting; further approving the 'closure of the street as requested. Director of Community Services Guarrera presented invitations invitations to the Council for the end of year festivities Head Start at the Head Start Program on June 26th at Memorial Park. BBQ Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council citing problems at Comments the Edgewood Center relating to trash, drug trafficking, R. Legault prostitution, pandering, and other concerns and requested Edgewood Cntr that something be done to clean up the area. Discussion was held regarding methods to enforce the Discussion problems and owner's responsibility in this matter. Community Development Director Bruckner advised progress achieved by contacting the owners and that possibly a security guard program will be initiated. Captain Nelson of the Police Department also advised measures that have been taken by the Police to enforce violations at that Center. Mr. Legault addressed the Council, again, stating that a big Comments problem was the -undocumented workers who gather at Leroy's R. Legault and the bakery drinking and urinating in public. Mr. Ted Garcia addressed the Council regarding the negative Comments article that appeared in the Los Angeles Times about the T. Garcia City of Azusa and requested Council support in submitting a LA Times letter of rebuttal to the Times. article Discussion was held by the Council on this issue and City Rebuttal Administrator Diaz read rebuttal statement that had been statement prepared by staff in connection with that article. from City Mr. Robert Connelly addressed the Council stating that he Comments was proud to be an Azusan. He did have a complaint about R. Connelly quarrying in Fish Canyon which started operations at 5:00 rock quarry A.M. and disrupted his sleep. Community Development Bruckner addressed his concerns and Comments advised that spot checking at Azusa Rock revealed no Bruckner evidence of any quarrying prior to the 7:00 A.M. start up time as stipulated in their conditional use permit. Discussion was held regarding the need of a home run fence Home run at Zacatecas Park for the American Little League for their fence Zaca- tournament games on June 30th, as well as the home run fence tecas Pk & for the Colt League. Mem'1 Pk It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to waive the Brown Act requirements regarding this matter, as it arose after the posting of the Agenda and the need to act occurs prior to the next Council meeting. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll call that the City share in costs with the American Little League and install home run fence at Zacatecas Park; further that a removable fence be installed at Memorial Park for the Colt League. Councilman Naranjo abstaining. 06/18/90 PAGE TWO Waive Brown Act item not agendized Appv fences @ Mem'1 & Zacatecas Pks Councilman Alexander discussed the reserve budget funds and stated that the City should not have such a large surplus in the budget. He stated that the City has more money and we are in much better shape than people think. He thought that some of these funds should be returned to the City, such as eliminating the assessment fees. Finance Director Craig addressed this issue and advised that these funds were not actually surplus, but funds that have been earmarked for needed projects. General discussion was held regarding the status of the budget and eliminating assessments. City Attorney advised that this matter had not been agendized and that it should not be discussed at this time; he further stated that a budget workshop has been scheduled where the merits of the budget, reserves, etc. could be considered. Discussion Bdgt reserves Clarification Craig Discussion The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 18 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd, G-11 Councilman Naranjo, and unanimously carried by roll call Special Call vote, with the exception of Item G-11 which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the ajdourned regular meeting and the Min appvd regular meeting of June 4, 1990, were approved as written. 2. In the event of a major disaster, Azusa's Agmt Pub Wks infrastructure could have major damage. The resources Mutual Aid that will be required to deal with such a disaster are projected to be beyond those of any single city or county. A Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement was presented which establishes procedures and would allow Azusa to receive critical assistance, if needed. To date, 35 cities and 8 counties have become parties to the Agreement. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8867 AUTHORIZNG THE APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID appvng agmt AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTIES OF LOS ANGELES AND ORANGE AND OTHER CITIES AND COUNTIES AS THEY MAY BECOME SIGNATORY TO THE AGREEMENT 3. Paxin Electric, the contractor for the upgrade of Notice of traffic signals on Azusa Avenue at intersections with Completion Gladstone and Paramount, Project No. 714-88, has Paxin Elect. completed same in accordance with the plans and specifications. The project was approved and authorization given to execute the Notice of Completion and have same recorded. 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Step inc./ recommendations were approved for the following: perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE R. Lemon PermStat/Step 2 06/19/90 M. Blackmore PermStat 04/28/90 5. Eidemiller Electric has completed the installation of Notice of the City's telemetering system in compliance with all Completion conditions of the contract. The project was approved Eidemiller and authorization given to execute the Notice of Elect. Completion and have same recorded. 6. The Personnel Board has approved revision of the class Revisions to specifications for the position of Electric Operations Elect.Oper. Superintendent upgrading the education and experience. Supt. specs The following resolution was adopted. 06/18/90 PAGE THREE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8868 APPROVING THE REVISED CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE appvng specs POSITION OF ELECTRIC OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT 7. Approval was given for the Azusa Youth Club to hold a Boxing Show Boxing Show on June 30, 1990, from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 appvd P.M. at the VFW Hall. 8. Staff was directed to prepare a Plaque commending Plaque for Eunice Harrington, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, E. Harrington ' for her services to the City. Mrs. Harrington is not seeking reappointment to the Commission; said appointment made by the Azusa School Board. 9. Resignation of Pete Olivarez from Park Maintenance P. Olivarez Worker II was accepted in order for him to accept res/appt. position as Building Maintenance Worker II, Step 2, effective June 19, 1990. His anniversary date of January 19, 1990, was also retained. 10. The City's contract with its refuse collection contractor, Western Disposal, provides for indexing the rates bi-ennially for commercial and industrial pickup. The overall increase is approximately 12% and covers a two year period. Even with the increase, Azusa's rates will remain among the lowest in the San Gabriel Valley. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 21, 1985 BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND WESTERN DISPOSAL COMPANY, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GARBAGE AND RUBBISH WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 12. The lateral appointment of Police Officer Xavier Torres, Step 2, effective date to be determined, was approved. 13. The recent growth of the Community Improvement Program has created the need for additional office space. This can be accomplished in a portion of the storage room in the West Wing. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization given to award a contract for minor construction of the office space to Tri/E.M. Construction, in the amount of $7,322.25, and its execution authorized. Four companies were contacted, but due to the small size of the project, Tri/E.M. was the sole response. Refuse Fran- chise inc w/ Western Res. #8869 appvng amend Western Special Call Lateral appt X. Torres Frml bids waived for minor con- struction Comm Imp. Tri/E.M. 14. Blanket Purchase Orders over $5,000.00 for the upcoming Blanket fiscal year were approved, waiving formal bidding P.O's procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code. 15. As part of the remodeling of the upstairs portion of the Police Facility, it is necessary to replace worn desks and work stations in the Records Bureau and Watch Commander's Office. The purchase and installation of new work stations was awarded to Valley Office furniture, lowest bidder, at a cost of $15,725.00. Three bids were received. 16. In 1979, the voters of the State of California passed Proposition 4, the "Gann Initiative", which added Article XIII -B to the State Constitution. This article provides that the total annual appropriations of California cities shall be limited, based upon the budgeted appropriations and other factors to the base year 1978-79. The appropriations limit was established and the following Resolution adopted: 06/18/90 PAGE FOUR Wrk stations appvd at PD Valley Office Furniture Appropria- tions limit Article XIII -B A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 48870 ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL appvng appro- YEAR 1990-91 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIII -B OF THE priations CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION limit 17. The City of Duarte has received a grant to improve the old Pacific Electric Railroad bridge across San Gabriel River for an equestrian/bike trail. In order to ensure the City of Azusa from potential liability exposure resulting at the trail crossing at Encanto Parkway, which lies within Azusa City limits, the City of Duarte has approved an agreement indemnifying the City of any incident arising from the use and operation of the trail crossing. The Indemnification Agreement with the City of Duarte was approved and its execution authorized. 18. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: Indemnifica- tion Agmt w/ Duarte A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8871 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8872 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:53 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:55 P.M. Cncl convened as CRA Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA ,DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSIN398 WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING Cncl convened AUTHORITY AT 8:56 P.M. as APFA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:58 P.M. Reconvened ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilman Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2449 APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM RiC (SINGLE FAMILY) TO R2 (TWO Zone Change FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 238-254 WEST Z-90-1 TENTH STREET (APPLICANT: JOHN MARTINEZ; CASE NO. Z-90-1) Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ouncilman Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2450 AMENDING SECTION 8.36.020 RELATING TO THE DISCHARGE OF discharge FIREWORKS WITHIN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE CITY of firewoks within ctn Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman areas Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: 06/18/90 PAGE FIVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REPEALING CHAPTER 8.66 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE AND CONTRIBUTION LIMITATIONS IN CITY ELECTIONS. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS 1st rdg Ord repealing Chapt 8.66 campaign limits Sched. Items CONTINUED ITEM - A Public Hearing was held to consider Cont Item vacation of certain streets and alleys in the Centennial Vacation sts Square Redevelopment Project on May 7th, and action deferred & alleys to June 18th. Since this issue has not been completely resolved, it was Cont to 7/16 moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman mtg Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to continue action on this matter to the meeting of July 16th. PUBLIC HEARING - to receive and consider evidence and Pub Hrg reports relative to the City's Schedule of fees and charges fees & chgs for various services. var. svcs The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read Hrg open 'the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on June 8th, 1990. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Cont. to and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Hearing 7/2 mtg to the July 2nd meeting; further that schedule of proposed fees be forwarded to the Council prior to that time for perusal. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of John and Andrea Dominguez, Sr., Pub Nus Appl for property declared a nuisance due to accumulation of J. Dominguez junk, debris and placement of a storage building in the front yard adjacent to public right-of-way, located at 274 Dominguez Place. Deputy City Clerk administered the Oath to both Community Oath to Development Director Bruckner and Mr. Dominguez, prior to Bruckner & their testimony on the matter. Dominguez Director of Community Development Bruckner advised that Mr. Testimony Dominguez had cleared away all the junk and debris, but Bruckner wishes to maintain his storage building in the front yard in violation of the City Zoning Code. According to the property owner, there is not sufficient space for the shed in the rear yard. Istorage John Dominguez addressed this issue and stated that he Testimony .Mr. is in the process of trying to purchase the property Dominguez adjacent to his from the County Flood Control, and when that occurs he would be able to move the shed. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cont for 3 Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call that appeal be months w/ continued for a three month period at which time the progress rpt appellant will provide an update on his progress to purchase on purch of the property from the Flood Control. propty 06/18/90 PAGE SIX Notice was given to the public that a vacancy exists in the Planning Commission for the term expiring June 30, 1992, due to the resignation of Jessie Rivera O'Shea. Interested residents can receive application forms from the City Administrator's Office. The deadline for receipt of applications will be June 29th at 5:00 P.M. The consideration of applicants for various to later in the Agenda. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS a date and time for interviewing Boards and Commissions was deferred Vacancy in P.C. Interviews dfrd Spec Call Councilman Alexander requested information regarding the City Treas City Treasurer's Financial Statement and his questions were Fin Stment responded to by the Director of Finance. questions Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Receive & unanimously carried by roll call to receive and file City file City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance of Treas Stmnt $9,812,812.06, as of May 31, 1990. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that a Certificate of Appreciation be prepared for each core member of the Helping Hand for their generosity to the community; further that proper commendation be given to Councilman Naranjo for all his philanthropy to the community. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and ,unanimously carried by roll call that a Plaque be prepared commending Father David Granadino for his services to the youth and residents of the City. Father David will be leaving the parish of St. Frances of Rome at the end of this month. Further; that the connector road adjacent to St. Frances be renamed "Stein Lane" in memory of Monsignor Stein. Oth Bus/Cncl Certificate of Apprec Helping Hand & Cnclm Naranjo Plaque Fr. Granadino & naming of st Stein Lane Discussion was held regarding the possibility of some type Jack Benny of dedication to Jack Benny, who in his old radio programs ceremony always spoke of Azusa, Anaheim and Cucamonga. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that appropriate dedication to Jack Benny be referred to the Golden Days Committee for possible inclusion with the Golden Days Week festivities; further that dignitaries from Anaheim and Cucamonga be invited to participate. Councilman Dangleis advised that he is the City's delegate to the California Contract Cities and that a meeting will be held on June 20th where a vote will be taken for a study of future law enforcement service options and alternatives in Los Angeles County. The cost for each City to participate will be $1,000.00. He stated that the study was unnecessary and requested that Azusa vote no on the issue. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that the City vote no on above stated issue. Discussion was held regarding repealing the interview process of applicants for various Boards and Commissions by the Council. Since the Mayor appoints, with consensus of Council, the possibility of the Mayor interviewing applicants with one Councilmember who is liaison to that specific Board and Commission was proposed. 06/18/90 PAGE SEVEN Rfrd to Goldn Days Comm Azusa to vote against study law enfcmnt @ Contract Cities Repealing interview process of apps fr Bds & Comms It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Cty Atty to Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that prepare Ord the City Attorney be directed to prepare an Urgency Ordinance repealing the interview process by the Council; thus, there will be no need to set a meeting for the interviews as outlined in Agenda item L-5. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Back up and carried by roll call that staff prepare a Policy paper work ,relating to: items being placed on the Agenda by the w/Cncl items Council to have back-up paper work and that no verbal items be allowed. Councilman Alexander dissenting. Discussion was held regarding Councilman Alexander's abstention on the Selective Service System Month Proclamation of June 4th. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 9:36 P.M. Councilman/Director Naranjo 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 CLOSED SESSION ON JUNE 18, 1990, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Moved by Councilman/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilman/Director Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES _;NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:37 P.M. Disc re: proclo Selctv Svc Month CRA convnd w/Cncl Res. #8873 Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 10:41 P.M. Moved by Chairman Moses, seconded by Director Dangleis and Propty stmnt carried by roll call to accept the confidential appraisal 719 N. Azusa report discussed in Closed Session with regard to property Ave. at 719 N. Azusa Avenue, and to authorize staff to negotiate in accordance with that agreement, and if acceptable to make the transaction. Director Stemrich abstaining. Discussion was held on the possibility of meeting at 8:00 Discussion P.M. rather than 7:00 P.M. for the amortization workshop time change scheduled for June 19th. Councilman Alexander advised that amortization he would have difficulty in getting to the meeting on time. wrkshp Further, in that same vein, discussion was held regarding Pub partici- ublic participation during that workshop. Apparently, pation at here was some concern from the residents that they would workshop of be allowed to speak. City Attorney advised that it was at the Council's discretion if they wanted the public to speak or not. It was consensus of Council that there would be public participation at the workshop. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and Cty Atty to unanimously carried by roll call that the City Attorney be attnd wrkshp present at the amortization workshop. 06/18/90 PAGE EIGHT Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Alexander unanimously carried by roll call to excuse Councilman excused frm Alexander from the amortization workshop. workshop Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Cncl adj to Councilman/Director Dangleis and unanimously carried to 6/19 CRA adj adjourn the City Council meeting to June 19, 1990, at 7:00 to 6/21 P.M. in the Civic Auditorium, and to adjourn the Agency meeting to June 21, 1990, at 7:30 P.M. in the Senior Citizen Center for a budget workshop. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:55 P.M. A 1 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8874 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2451 06/18/90 PAGE NINE