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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 21, 1990 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING ' JUNE 21, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council, the Redevelopment Agency and the Azusa Public Finance Authority of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Senior Citizen Center. Mayor/Chairman Moses called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Administrator/Executive Director Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Utilities Director 'Hsu, Public Works Superintendent Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Public Information Officer Cooper, Senior Accountant Jara, Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Secretary Lara. Director of Finance Craig presented the Finance Department Budget, as well as the Internal Support Services Budget, which he explained in detail. General discussion was held regarding various aspects of these budgets. Discussion was held regarding the debt service on the Senior Citizen Center as well as the West Wing. It was consensus of Council that staff report on the possibility of retiring the debt of the Senior Citizen Center and West Wing improvements, indicating all the ramifications that go with that and advising whether or not it is prudent financing. Call to order Roll Call Also Present Finance Bdgt Discussion Deputy City Clerk Lara addressed the City Clerk's Budget and City Clerk advised that the only major addition was the expenditure for Bdgt the purchase of a new postage machine. City Administrator addressed the Administration Budget and the Public Information Officer addressed the Community Promotions Budget. l Mrs. Susie Galletta addressed the Community Promotion Budget and stated that she could not understand why the City was going to give the Chamber of Commerce a percentage of the monies received from business licenses. She stated that at the time the Blue Ribbon Committee proposed gross receipts license fees that if they had known about that, they would not have sanctioned it. General discussion was held regarding this issue as well as the other revenue measures. Admin Bdgt Comments S. Galletta Chamber of Commerce Discussion Mr. John Galletta asked if the Council was going to rescind Comments the other revenue measures, and Councilman Alexander advised J. Galletta that the revenue measures he was interested in rescinding were the fire safety and community maintenance fees. Mr. Ronald Legault questioned the amount of $70,000.00 to Comments the Chamber of Commerce and was advised that negotiations R. Legault have not been concluded with regard to this issue. Mr. Art West addressed this issue stating, in essence, that Comments the debt service on the Senior Citizen Center should be paid A. West off rather than giving the Chamber those funds. Mrs. Jennie Avila addressed the Community Promotion budget Comments and also requested information on the break -down of fees to J. Avila be levied to fireworks vendors in order to pay for Police services at Foothill Center. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor National Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that the budget Little League be increased in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for the allocaation snack bar upgrade, fence and back stops for the National Little League Park. City Administrator addressed the Chamber of Commerce Comments contract and that negotiations were still in progress. Mrs. Diaz re: Susie Galletta addressed this issue, once again, and her C of C questions were responded to by the City Administrator. General discussion was held between. the Council, Mrs. Galletta and also Mrs. Avila. It was then moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that a joint meeting be held with the Chamber of Commerce; that all business owners, whether they are members of the Chamber or not, to be invited, for the purpose of discussing the proposed Chamber of Commerce agreement. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mr. Art West addressed the Council regarding budget cuts and his question was responded to by Council and staff. Discussion Jnt mtg w/ Chamber & all busnses (failed) Comments A. West The Capital Improvement Budget was discussed at length by CIP Bdgt Finance Director Craig, and where appropriate, questions were answered by other staff members. Discussion was held regarding the Durrell House, the Barnes Discussion House, the reservoir, lights on Foothill Blvd., and hazardous waste disposal. Councilman Naranjo requested that priorities be amended with Jail upgrade regard to the jail upgrade. He wanted to put that on hold, 'on hold' Cvc and instead unfreeze the Civic Auditorium improvements and Aud & Durrell the Durrell House improvements. Hse appvd It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by I Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to amend the budget to include items as listed above, for a total amount of $115,000.00. Discussion was held regarding the Light Fund's reserve funds Discussion and that those funds cannot be used capriciously; loans from that fund can be made for other projects, but must be paid back with interest. IT WAS CONSENSUS OF THE COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/PUBLIC Recess FINANCING AUTHORITY TO RECESS FOR FIVE MINUTES. 06/21/90 PAGE TWO TIME OF RECESS: 9:17 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/A2USA PUBLIC FINANCING Reconvened AUTHORITY RECONVENED AT 9:25 P.M. Mr. Ronald Legault questioned the freeze on the jail upgrade Comments and his questions were responded to by Council; he requested R. Legault other information that was not relevant to the budget and was advised to contact staff at another time. IRedevelopment Director Steel discussed his Budget in great CRA Bdgt detail and responded to many questions of concern raised by the Board. He advised that in the past five years, Azusa has accomplished more than our neighboring cities. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Bdgt amended Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call funds for that an additional amount of $38,000 be placed in the Utilities & Utilities Budget for the power purchase project with Idaho; Comm Svcs that amount of $45,500 be added to the Community Services ABSENT: Budget for reopening the gym, the Teen Club, Pony Baseball NONE program, light replacement, pool start up, two field dragging machines, part time assistant and seminar attendance by Park and Recreation Commissioners; further that $10,000 be allocated for week -end park supervision; specifically, Northside Park. Mrs. Lupe Naranjo addressed this issue stating that most of Comments the children at Northside Park were not Azusa residents, but L. Naranjo family members of the soccer players. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to allocate funds in the Police Department Budget for one additional Police Officer, two Community Services Officers and one Jailer. 'Discussion was then held about the community maintenance _,fees and the fire safety fees. It was suggested by Councilman Dangleis that part of the fire safety fees be set aside in a special fund so that when our contract is up with the County, we will have the option of choosing whether or not we want to return to our own Fire Department, if it is feasible. Bdgt amended for Police Discussion Comm Maint & Fire Sfty fees Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Eliminate community maintenance and fire safety fees be removed in fees in their entirety. Motion failed by the following vote of the entirety Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander that Decrease community maintenance and fire safety fees be decreased by fees by 1/3 one-third. Motion failed by the following vote of the (failed) Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO BSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH __ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Fire Chief Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that Fire to submit Chief present a written report detailing why Azusa's rpt on fees participation costs for fire services are more costly that chgd other cities, and also report to the Council in person. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this issue and wondered why the Comments Forest Service trucks were parked at the Azusa station. R. Legault 06/21/90 PAGE THREE Councilman Alexander then discussed the interest income received by the City. He stated that there was a possibility the City was not getting the highest interest rates for its investments. He requested comment from the City Treasurer but noted that the City Treasurer was not present. He then stated that possible reasons for the low investment rate include mismanagement of the investments, statutory constraints, or skimming from the top. The Mayor then called a five minute recess. TIME OF RECESS: 10:28 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RECONVENED AT 10:34 P.M. Councilman Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: Comments Alexander Recess Reconvened A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 48874 ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE adopting CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1990 City Bdgt AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1991 Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1990 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1991 Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Director Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: Res. #715 adopting budget for Redev. A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE Res. #5 CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING adopting APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1990 APFA Bdgt AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1991 Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Naranjo to - waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Staff advised the Council/Redevelopment Agency that there were several resolutions that needed to be adopted prior to June 30th that were not placed on the Agenda because information had not been received in a timely manner. It was then moved by Councilman/Director Dangleis, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses and carried by roll call to waive the Brown Act requirements regarding these matters, as they arose after the posting of the Agenda and the need to act occurs prior to the next meeting. Councilman/Director Alexander dissenting. 06/21/90 PAGE FOUR Non -Agenda items Waive Brown Act re- quirements Director Naranjo offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING AN ADVANCE FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded waive further reading and adopt. adopted by the following vote of the AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE by Director Resolution Agency: Dangleis to passed and STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES Councilman Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING AN ADVANCE FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING AN ADVANCE FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PURPOSES OF THE RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 'Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: Res. #716 advance frm Cty - merged red project area Res. #8875 auth advance for merged red project area Res. #717 advance frm Cty - Ranch Cntr A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8876 AUTHORIZING AN ADVANCE FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR PURPOSES auth advance OF THE RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Ranch Cntr Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: ,A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8877 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA grant funds GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND Wildlife PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988 Pk Land Act Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 06/21/90 PAGE FIVE Councilman Dangleis offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI- Z'BERG-HARRIS URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director of Finance presented amended Travel and Meeting Expenses Policy/Procedure. Res. #8878 grant funds Roberti -Z' Berg -Harris It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Travel & Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to approve the mtg policy Travel and Meeting Expenses Policy as submitted. Councilman appvd Alexander dissenting. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Alexander Dangleis that censure of Councilman Alexander for his censure rfrd actions/statements this evening be referred to the City to Cty Atty Attorney. Motion passed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO MOSES ALEXANDER NONE Moved by Councilman/Director Stemrich, seconded by Adjourn Councilman/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:50 P.M. 0 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 6 (APFA) NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 718 (CRA) NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8879 (COUNCIL) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2451 (COUNCIL) 06/21/90 PAGE SIX