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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 6, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 6, 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 Robb Baker of the Free Methodist Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to excuse Councilman Dangleis from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT Acting City Attorney Holland, City Administrator Diaz, Acting Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, City Librarian Alaniz, Director,of Community Services Guarrera, Acting Director of Public Works Pedroza, Public Information Officer Cooper, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, Acting Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Solis. CEREMONIAL Councilman Stemrich presented a plaque to Councilman Naranjo in recognition of his philanthropy to the community. Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Plaque to Naranjo Acting Chief of Police Byron Nelson presented the new Presentation Robotic Police car to Council and audience. The Car is Robotic going to be used to provide education on drug awareness Police Car programs, traffic safety and bicycle safety to the youth in the community by the Police Department. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Ms. Irene Sanchez Miraz representative of the Azusa High Request Marching Band and Attached Units, addressed Council AHS Band requesting a donation of $20,000 to purchase new uniforms, donation repair old uniforms and instruments to be used by students. City Administrator advised that Council had previously taken Comments to refer all requests for financial assistance to the City Admin. 'action Screening Committee. It was consensus of the Council to schedule the following Mtg 8/20 two items for the August 20, 1990 agenda: to disband the Donation the Screening Committee and to appropriate $20,000 from AHS Band the budget to donate to Azusa High Marching Band and Disband Attached Units. Scrng Comm. At this time Mr. Bob Metcalf invited Council and audience to Invitation the Luau that is being held at the Senior Center on August Luau 17, 1990. Dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., dance from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The price is $7.50 or $3.00 for dance only. t i 4 . The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 25 was approved by motion of Mayor Moses, seconded,.by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call vote with the exception of Items G-6, G-8, G-11, G-15, G-18, G-20, G-21, G-22 and G-24, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda; further that Item G-4 be removed from the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 1990, were approved as written. Cons Cal appvd, G-6, G-8, 11,15, 18, 20, 21, 22& 24, Spec Call, G-4, removed. Min appvd 2. Request from the East San Gabriel Valley Consortium ESGV Con - that the City supplement its Handyman budget by $4,800 sortium so that it can complete minor repairs in 16 units in Agmt amenmt 1990-91, was approved and staff was directed to amend the Memorandum of Understanding. 3. The resignation of Barry Whitley, Accounting Services Resign. B. Supervisor, effective July 26, 1990, was accepted. Whitley 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 5. Request from Dawson's Preschool, located at 412 N. San Gabriel Ave. to have 15 minute parking limits in front of their facility in an attempt to expedite student loading and unloading, was approved. Caltrans has tentatively agreed to posting of signs, pending Council approval. The following resolution was adopted. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 7. The resignation of Police Dispatcher Catherine Hobbs, effective June 16, 1990, was accepted. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 9. The resignation of Deborah Icasiano, Administrative Clerk II, effective August 3, 1990, was accepted. 10. The appointment of Ms. Katherine Tang to the position of Planning Technician, effective date to be determined, was approved. 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 15 min pkg 412 N. San Gabriel Res. #8898 Spec Call Resign. C. Hobbs Spec Call Resign. D. Icasiano Appt. K. Tang Ping Tech. Spec Call 12. The expansion to the Azusa Substation is part of the Plans & Specs overall electrical system improvements necessary to Azusa Sub - alleviate overloading conditions and preparation for station anticipated growth. Specifications for the Azusa expansion Substation materials were approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. 13. The appointment of Mr. Henry Pulido to the position of Appt H. Line Mechanic, Step 3, effective date to be determined, Pulido, Line was approved. Mechanic 14. Pursuant to an agreement with Los Angeles County, the Weed Abate - Agricultural Commissioner's Office has abated weeds and ment, Confir- rubbish on certain parcels of land in the City. A mation of protest hearing was held before th Council on this costs issue on February 20th. Confirmation of costs was approved as submitted and authorization was given to execute the confirmation notice. 15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 08/06/90 PAGE TWO 16. When the classification of Senior Accountant was Accounting created and a salary assigned, consideration was not Services given to the salary of the Accounting Services Supervisor Supervisor classification. The following resolution Salary was approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8899 AMENDING RESOLUTION 8888 EXECUTIVE SALARIES AND Amend Sal BENEFITS REVISING THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF Acct Ser Supv ACCOUNTING SERVICES SUPERVISOR ' 17. The appointment of Ms. Candace Lee to the position of Appt C. Lee Administrative Clerk II in the Community Improvement Admin Clrk II Division, effective date to be determined, was approved. 18. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 19. Project No. 814-89, leak detection testing and Notice of installation of tank level monitoring system, has been Completion satisfactorily completed pursuant to the contract Project No. specifications. The project was approved, the Mayor 814-89 was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 20. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 21. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 22. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 23. When the budget was adopted, it reflected the current Amendment of salary level for the then Chief of Police, which was Chief of appropriate given the incumbent's experience and Police longevity with the City. A new appointee would not Salary possess prior experience in such a capacity, and the current salary level should be adjusted. The following resolution was approved and adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 8902 AMENDING RESOLUTION 8888 EXECUTIVE SALARIES AND COP Salary BENEFITS REVISING THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF CHIEF OF POLICE 24. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 25. Four separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #s warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: 8904, 8905, 8906 & 8907 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Warrants ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Cncl convened 7:50 P.M. as CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:04 P.M. Cncl. reconve THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE F:NSACTED. CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC No bus APFA FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res A proposed Ordinance establishing rules of decorum for Council meetings was presented for second reading and adoption. 08/06/90 PAGE THREE Council Naranjo offered an Ordinance entitiled: Ordinance re: ,,,w, Rules of AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING Decorum for SECTION 2.04.060 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING Cncl Mtgs RULES OF DECORUM FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. At this point, Mayor Moses recognized Yolanda Trejo, who Comments addressed the Council regarding her concerns and objections Y. Trejo to this Ordinance. Subsequent to Ms. Trejo's remarks, an extended and intensive Motion discussion among the Council followed. Councilman Stemrich failed called for the question. Passage of the Ordinance failed by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MOSES, ALEXANDER ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled: Res. #8908 Denying CUP A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, California DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-89-2 (CALIFORNIA TARGET Target ENTERPRISES, 710 SOUTH AZUSA AVENUE). Enterprises Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items NONE None SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call City Administrator advised that Item G-4 was removed from Item G-4 the Agenda by Staff and will be brought back at the next removed from Council meeting. Agenda Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to remove Item G-4 from this Agenda and bring back at next Council meeting. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding items G-6 and G- Discussion 8 and questioned what would be done with old radios that Police, the Police Department and Light & Water Department are L & W, old disposing of. radios ,Acting Chief of Police Nelson responded that some of the Response radios will be going into the Detective Division and the Chief Nelson ramaining radios will be going through the auction process held by Nationwide Auction Company. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Puchase new Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to waive radios formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and Police Dept. that authorization be given to purchase hand held portable radios needed in the Police Department from Motorola, in the amount of $26,461, augmenting budgeted funds with asset seizure funds. 08/06/90 PAGE FOUR Utilities Director Hsu responded that the equipment that is Response to be disposed of in the Light and WaterDepartment will be Utilities turned over the the City's Purchasing Officer and will also Director go through the auction process held by Nationwide Auction Company. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and that authorization be given to purchase a Motorola MSR 2000 repeater with C182 Duplex, at a cost of $6,676.47 including sales tax. Councilman Alexander addressed proposed item regarding agreement for the services of E. Del Smith and Company to provide Federal Government representation in Washington for the City. He expressed his strong recommendation for approval of this agreement. Lengthy discussion was held between the Council dealing with several aspects of the agreement. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to approve the agreement as submitted. Motion failed; Councilman Stemrich and Councilman Naranjo dissenting. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding Item G-15, questioning whether the City vehicle that was involved in an accident at Foothill/Alosta is covered by insurance or a bond. City Administrator Diaz responded explaining that the City's Insurance Policy includes a blanket umbrella threshold of five hundred thousand dollars and that for anything above and beyond that, the City is covered by insurance. He further stated that the City does budget funds for any monies it is responsible for and that this is in a reserve account. Purchase new radios L & W Agreement E. Del Smith & Company Discussion Motion failed Comments R. Legault Response City Admin. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Purchase and unanimously carried by roll call to waive formal bidding new vehicle procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorize Police the purchase of a replacement vehicle from Maurice Sopp Department & Son Chevrolet at a cost of $14,780.30, using vehicle maintenance budgeted funds. Mayor Moses addressed item regarding withdrawal from County Lighting Maintenance District 10152 and requested more information. Community Development Director Bruckner responded that this sliver of land is currently within the County Lighting District, which is a special district that is set up to maintain and provide energy to the street lights within that district. He further stated that because the City of Azusa has its own Light and Water Department, they provide street lighting to service our own community; however this is one area that remained in the County District and in order for the County to consolidate all their Lighting Districts, they have requested that the City delete this sliver of land from the special Lighting District. Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WITHDRAWING ALL TERRITORY LYING WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA FROM COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10152 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5853 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit, 08/06/90 PAGE FIVE Comments Mayor Moses Response Community Development Director Res. #8900 Withdrawing all territory within City from Co. Lightning Maint Dist AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE DANGLEIS Councilman Alexander addressed item regarding the City's Comments Investment Policy. He requested additional information, Invesment such as types of investments that are made. Policy City Treasurer Bob Talley responded to this item stating Response that depending on what type of investment is made the City Treas. interest can vary. He further named a few of the agencies that he invests with such as, Los Angeles County Treasurer's fund, LAIF, certificates of deposit, money making accounts. Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE DANGLEIS Mayor Moses addressed item regarding the purchase of two new police vehicles, he requested further information. 'Acting Chief of Police Nelson responded stating that he had researched the possibility of purchasing the vehicles from Downtown Ford in Sacramento which would take about six months before the vehicles could be utilized in patrol. He further stated that because of the urgent need for the two new Police vehicles he would request that they be purchased from Maurice Sopp & Son. Res. #8901 adopting City's Investment Policy Comments Mayor Moses Response Chief Nelson Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Purchase new unanimously carried by roll call that formal bidding Police procedures be waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and that vehicles authorization be given to purchase two vehicles from Maurice Sopp & Son Chevrolet, in the amount of $29,560.60. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Landscape & unanimously carried by roll call to continue item regarding Lighting Annual Confirmation of citywide Landscaping and Lighting Assessments Assessments to the Council meeting of August 20, 1990. 8/20/90 Mtg. Mr. Ron Legault addressed item amending the Public Works Comments Director's position to Superintendent of Public Works and R. Legault the Classisication of Administrative Clerk to the classification of Secretary and questioned whether there would be an increase in salary. 'City Administrator reponded that both positions would Response receive an approximate 10% adjustment. City Admin Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the reorganization in the Public Works Department by eliminating the position of Public Works Director and replacing that position with a Superintendent of Public Works and reclassify the position of Administrative Clerk to the classification of Secretary. Mayor Moses offered a resolution entitled: Res. # 8903 08/06/90 PAGE SIX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE. CITY OF AZUSA RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN POSITIONS AND AMENDING. RESOLUTION 8888 REGARDING EXECUTIVE AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT SALARIES AND BENEFITS Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Mayor Moses moved to place Community Maintenance Assessment Fee on the ballot for a vote of the people because he felt that a one third reduction of these fees would be an expression of good faith with the electorate. His motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. A discussion regarding these fees, pro and con ensued, they then restated their motion and second to, place the Community Maintenance Assessment on the ballot. Motion failed, Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo dissenting. During the preceding action the following requests were made: Councilman Stemrich requested a transcript of comments made by Mayor Moses regarding the Police Department. He also requested that an item be placed under his name on the next City Council Agenda: removing all five of the Assessments Fees. He further directed staff to send notices to all part- time employees notifying them that their imployment could be in jeopardy because of the possibility of a petition being circulated regarding the Assessment Fees. Councilman Naranjo requested that under his name on the next Agenda two items be placed: one to appoint Fred Diaz to the position of City Administrator, and two, to request a freeze on all employee MOU's that were recently adopted because of budget money that has been increased as a result of the assessment fees could be recinded. He further directed staff to find out what the exact would be to eliminate fees, if they were put on the ballot and which positions would be frozen and which would be cut. Councilman Alexander requested a transcript of the Council meeting regarding comments made by Mr. Stemrich about Mr. Alexander with regard to the proposed Decorum Ordinance. Discussion was held regarding repairing sidewalk on the east sde of the street near In -and -Out drive In on Azusa Ave. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that the matter be referred ,to staff. Concerning the matter of day laborers who frequent the Edgewood Shopping Center, Mayor Moses moved to have the City establish a hiring location and facility for them. Motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander. A discussion regarding status of day laborers as well as the feasibility and merits of such a hiring center ensued. Mayor Moses rescinded his previous motion, and moved to direct staff to conduct a study regarding feasibility of establishing a hiring center for day laborers in a suitable location, Councilman Alexander seconded his motion. 08/06/90 PAGE SEVEN Amending pos- tions in Pub. Wks. Depart- ment Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion re: Community Maintenance Assessment Fee Requests made by Councilmem- bers Discussion repair of street referred to Staff Edgewood Shopping Center Day Laborers Study Mr. Bob Metcalf of 600 W. Gladstone addressed Council. He Comments asked Interim Chief of Police Nelson if he had been at the B. Metcalf Edgewood Center at any time today, because two trash bins on Gladstone are overflowing. Chief Nelson responded assuring Mr. Metcalf that the problem would be taken care of. Mayor Moses then restated his motion, and Counciliman Alexander restated his second. Motion was unanimously carried by roll call vote. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint. M. appoint Murray Hirota to the Cultural and Historical Hirota, Cult Landmark Commission. Motion failed, Councilmen Stemrich and & Hist Comm Naranjo abstaining. (failed) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint A. appoint Art Morales to the Cultural and Historical Landmark Morales, Cult Commission. Motion failed, Councilmen Stemrich and & His Comm Naranjo abstaining. (failed) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint A. appoint Anne B. Jones to the Cultural and Historical Jone, Cult Landmark Commission. Motion failed, Councilmen Stemrich and & Hist Comm Naranjo abstaining. (failed) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint I. appoint Ivan Berndt to the Library Commission. Motion Berndt, Lib failed, Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo abstaining. Comm (failed) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint J. appoint Judith Harper to the Library Commission. Motion Harper, Lib failed, Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo abstaining. Comm (failed) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint D. appoint David Santellan to the Parks and Recreation Santellan P&R Commission. Motion failed, Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo Comm (failed) abstaining. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint C. appoint Candelario Lopez to the Parks and Recreation Lopez P&R Commission. Motion failed, Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo Comm (failed) abstaining. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint J. appoint James P. Ripley to the Planning Commission. Motion Ripley Ping failed, Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo abstaining. Comm (failed) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Appoint Y. appoint Yolanda Trejo to the Planning Commission. Motion Trejo Ping failed, Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo abstaining. Comm (failed) Councilman Naranjo addressed certain remarks made by Councilman Alexander regarding the abilities of the City Clerk to adequately prepare proclamations . and resolutions. Councilman Naranjo felt that Councilman Alexander was unjustly critical of the City Clerk's ability to prepare proclamations and resolutions. Councilman Alexander responded stating that that was not the fact. A general discussion followed relative to the matter. No action was taken. Councilman Naranjo requested an update on Cencom Cable Television. Public Information Officer Cari Cooper responded that Cencom Cable is currently in the process of completing an economical and technical feasibility study. This study is to outline what is needed to be done to upgrade the system. This report should be received by the City this week and will be distributed to Council as soon as possible. 08/06/90 PAGE EIGHT Discussion remarks made by Councilman Alexander re: City Clerk Update Cencom Cable Television Staff responded Councilman Stemrich moved to send Mayor Moses, trip and lodging expenses paid, to Zacatecas for its Mexican Independence Day celebration. Councilman Alexander asked to amend motion to include entire Council. A wide-ranging discussion followed, during which Councilman Naranjo asked for an agenda item directing Councilmen to refund all meeting and trip expenses, as well as all salaries and the elimination of travel policy to be placed on the next Council meeting agenda. Mayor Moses seconded the motion which was unanimously carried by roll call. Councilman Alexander moved to cancel Council meeting of September 17, 1990, because he and Mayor Moses will be in Zacatecas. At this time Councilman Stemrich requested that a letter be sent to the Mayor and Governor of Zacatecas explaining that Councilman Alexander is not representing the City of Azusa. Mayor Moses seconded the motion to cancel Council meeting of September 17, 1990, which failed; Councilmen Stemrich and Naranjo dissenting. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:24 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 08/06/90 8909 2455 PAGE NINE Mayor to be representa- tive of City in Zacatecas September 16 Celebration (Approved) Cancel Mtg 9/17/90 (failed) Adjourn