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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 17, 1990 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 17, 1990 - 7:30 P.M. i I The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Pro -tem Dangleis called the meeting to order, and led in the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by of the City of Azusa. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: Finance Director Geoffrey Craig, DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ALEXANDER, MOSES Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Moses & Alex- ander absnt Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Moses & Alex - and unanimously carried by roll call* to excuse Mayor Moses ander excused and Councilman Alexander from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Diaz, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Utilities Hsu, Police Captain Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, City Librarian Alaniz, Street Maintenance Supervisor Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Redevelopment Manager Lyman, Administrative Analyst Stein, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Councilmembers Dangleis, Stemrich and Naranjo presented Certificates of Appreciation to former members of the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission: Jessie Coffer, Allen Soper and Pat Sperl. Gus Lopez and Bob Gray were not in attendance. Mrs. Sperl also received a Certificate from the Commission, itself, thanking her for her assistance and involvement with the Commission as the Staff Liaison Member. Councilman Naranjo presented a Proclamation in honor of Bicycle Safety Awareness Month to Mr. Ed Dario, District Manager of the Automobile Club of Southern California. Also Present Ceremonial Crtfcts of Apprec to Cult&Hist Comm members Proclamation Bicycle Safty 'Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Item G-12 Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call* that Item G- brt frward 12 be brought forward at this time and discussed, rather than during the Special Call portion of the Agenda. City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed this issue advising that Comments in recent weeks the level of commercial activity has Abbaszadeh increased at the Rogers auto service dealership at 229 S. pkng probs Azusa Avenue, causing concerns to the residents on San @ Rogers Gabriel Place with the number of parked cars, speeding and Auto Svc vehicle unloading noise. In order to restore the street to its original intended residential.usage, three restrictions had been proposed: on the east side of San Gabriel Place, from Paramount Avenue to 430' northerly, post "No Stopping" signs, - Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM; on San Gabriel Place, post "Commercial Vehicles over 3 tons are Prohibited"; on the northside of Paramount Avenue, from San Gabriel Place to 35' easterly, paint the curb red. Community Development Director Bruckner also addressed this Comments issue stating that staff has had many discussions with Mr. Bruckner Rogers regarding the problems, but they have not been resolved, and thus, the parking restriction measures were proposed. General discussion was held between the Council and staff Discussion regarding problems the residents face; the possibility of some time in the future, posting the west side of the street in the event Rogers' employees begin to park there; possibly scheduling meetings with Mr. Rogers; and/or use of public nuisance abatement, if necessary. Mrs. Charlotte Syverstad addressed this issue and thanked Comments the Council for helping her and the residents of San Gabriel C. Syverstad Place by posting these signs. She felt that this would re: pkng prob alleviate the problems the residents have been experiencing. Mrs. Diane Nestler advised the Council that she completely Comments supports the parking restrictions, and that if restricted D. Nestler parking signs were needed on the west side of the street, it would be fine with her. She did ask when South San Gabriel Avenue had been re -named to San Gabriel Place and was advised that the City Engineer could respond to that issue. Councilman Naranjo then offered a Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8933 APPROVING PARKING AND TRUCK MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS ON SAN pkng re- GABRIEL PLACE AND PARAMOUNT AVENUE strictions on San Gab P1 Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mayor Pro -tem Dangleis made the following statement to the Statement public: Dangleis "It's been passed on to me from various sources, that there is some concern among a few citizens regarding the overhearing of portions of a private conversation at the last meeting between the Mayor and I, and some expression of being offended by certain things that were said. Let me Iindicate that for my part of that conversation, any part of it, anything that was said and offended anyone, I apologize to you. I'm sorry that the marvels of electronics picked up the slightest little conversation between the Mayor and I, but I am, also, sorrier that I made a comment that offended someone. So, therefore, I apologize to you and we'll go on from there." Representative from Rapid Transit- District was not in RTD rep not attendance at the Council meeting. @ mtg 09/17/90 PAGE TWO Mr. Allen Soper addressed the Council and advised that he Comments was upset with the noise created by street sweepers at 2:00 A. Soper A.M. and that he wondered if the schedule could be amended st swpng to other times of the day. He asked that this matter be referred to staff. Mr. Art West addressed the Council and asked why Mayor Comments Pro -tem Dangleis questioned Ron Legault before he approached A. West re: the podium as to his statements differing from comments made pub part. by Mr. Warner. Mayor Pro -tem Dangleis apprised Mr. West of the procedures for public participation. Mrs. Jennie Avila questioned Council relating to the mini- Comments busses and why they were not in service. She was advised J. Avila that there was a problem with insurance coverage and that mini -busses staff was presently seeking proposals from various insurance agencies, and it was hoped that the busses would be running within a few weeks. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by appvd, G-10 Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call Spec Call, G - vote*, with the exception of Item G-10, which was considered 12 brt frwrd under the Special Call portion of the Agenda, and Item G-12 which was brought forward and acted upon. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, Min appvd 1990 were approved as written. Mr. Tony Warner addressed Council regarding Comments to Sewer Rodding Equipment Company, low bidder, in the language/attitude of Councilmember Dangleis. He was T. Warner Equip Co. for appreciative that he apologized, but felt that he did not language of 10th, two bids were received. care about the people in Azusa in view of what was said at Cnclmembr Bid award the last meeting. Az substation ' separated into three categories: Package I, Vacuum Mr. Ronald Legault addressed this same issue, also, stating Comments (three sepa- his displeasure. He, further, stated when people appear R. Legault were received. The contract for Package I was awarded before the Council they should be heard and not referred to to Square D Company, in the amount of $97,161; Package staff members. $28,974 and Package III to Unibus, Inc., in the amount Mayor Pro -tem Dangleis stated that he did not intend to say Comments anything further about this matter, except that the Dangleis information on the interpretation was not correct as to the attitude towards the people of Azusa; that was not said or intended. Mrs. Edith Cartwright addressed the Council relating to the Comments electric billing procedures of the past month, wherein the E. Cartwright electric consumption was estimated. She advised that she elec bills has not been able to settle her differences with the Utilities Department to date, and refused to pay her bill. Mr. Allen Soper addressed the Council and advised that he Comments was upset with the noise created by street sweepers at 2:00 A. Soper A.M. and that he wondered if the schedule could be amended st swpng to other times of the day. He asked that this matter be referred to staff. Mr. Art West addressed the Council and asked why Mayor Comments Pro -tem Dangleis questioned Ron Legault before he approached A. West re: the podium as to his statements differing from comments made pub part. by Mr. Warner. Mayor Pro -tem Dangleis apprised Mr. West of the procedures for public participation. Mrs. Jennie Avila questioned Council relating to the mini- Comments busses and why they were not in service. She was advised J. Avila that there was a problem with insurance coverage and that mini -busses staff was presently seeking proposals from various insurance agencies, and it was hoped that the busses would be running within a few weeks. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by appvd, G-10 Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call Spec Call, G - vote*, with the exception of Item G-10, which was considered 12 brt frwrd under the Special Call portion of the Agenda, and Item G-12 which was brought forward and acted upon. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, Min appvd 1990 were approved as written. 2. The contract for one sewer cleaning truck was awarded Bid award to Sewer Rodding Equipment Company, low bidder, in the Sewer Rodding amount of $69,793, and its execution authorized. Bids Equip Co. for were opened in the City Clerk's Office on September sewer truck 10th, two bids were received. 3. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office for the Bid award Azusa Substation expansion materials. The bids were Az substation ' separated into three categories: Package I, Vacuum materials Breaker; Package II, Switches and Accessories and (three sepa- Package III, Bus Duct and Steel.- A total of six bids rate cntrcts) were received. The contract for Package I was awarded to Square D Company, in the amount of $97,161; Package II to DECO Utility Supply Corporation, in the amount of $28,974 and Package III to Unibus, Inc., in the amount of $145,907. 09/17/90 PAGE THREE 4. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS J. Stein PermStat 09/12/90 E. Sanchez Step 2 09/03/90 L. Wofford PermStat/Step 5 09/11/90 G. Gaytan PermStat/Step 2 09/05/90 D. McFann Step 3 09/07/90 5. The Light and Water Department solicited proposals from four consulting engineering firms for the design, specifications and inspection of 8,000 feet of watermain for the current fiscal year's watermain replacement program. The consulting service contract was awarded to A. S. Associates, low quote, in the amount of $53,900. Step inc./ perm status Consulting Eng fr design & specs for watermain pgm - A.S. Associates 6. The City currently contracts with the East San Gabriel Agmt appvd Valley Consortium for Handyman Minor Housing Repair Handyman services. This service is funded through Community Hsng Repair Development Block Grant funds. The agreement was (Consortium) renewed and its execution authorized. 7. Staff was directed to investigate the feasibility of Feasibility utilizing other departments in the identification and Rpt other referral of Code violations. A method such as "Radio dpts aiding Alert", now being utilized by personnel to report in nuis vio- possible crimes in progress to the Police Deparatment, lations could be incorporated. Staff will proceed to implement this program. Said report was received and filed. 8. An agreement with the Azusa Unified School District for Agmt w/Azusa the School Resource Officer Program was approved and Schl Dist - its execution authorized. The School District will pay Schl Resource 50% of the School Resource Officer's salary beginning Officer Pgm September 1, 1990 and ending June 30, 1991. 9. At the last Council meeting, formal bidding procedures Purch trk were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and frm Peck authorization given to purchase a 1 -ton flat bed truck. Ford Staff solicited quotations from three firms and the truck purchase approved from Peck Road Ford Truck Sales, Inc., lowest quote, in the amount of $18,571.23. 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 11. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code, and authorization given to purchase copper underground wire, for a minimum order of 10,000 feet, from Pirelli Cable Corporation, lowest quote, in the amount of $15,457.40. This wire is needed to replace inventory, as the Light Division requires most of the copper cable now in stock for a project at the Huntsacker tract in Azusa. 12. SPECIAL CALL ITEM - ACTION TAKEN AT BEGINNING OF THE MEETING. �13. A Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 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 8:15 P.M. 09/17/90 PAGE FOUR Spec Call Bids waived to purchase copper cable Pirelli Corp. Spec Call Res. #8934 Warrants Cncl convened as CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:17 P.M . Reconvened Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8935 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF ERNEST A. HAMEL AND denying Pub APPROVING AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR Nuis Appl PROPERTY LOCATED AT 935-937 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE PURSUANT TO Hamel CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NOS. 90- 904 -AC AND 90 -818 -AC) Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES SCHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED ITEM - Public Hearing was held at the last Council meeting relating to the issuing of a certificate of public convenience for Bell Cab Company. Action was deferred for report on insurance coverages. The report was submitted, as well as an Urgency Ordinance and a permanent Ordinance to amend the Municipal Code by raising insurance requirements and to set the amount by Resolution. Director of Finance Craig addressed this issue, advising that several cities were contacted regarding insurance requirements and Azusa was found to be lower than the norm, therefore, it was recommended to amend the Municipal Code. The rates would be: Liability, one person - $100,000.; liability, two or more persons - $300,000.; and liability, property - $50,000. General discussion was held regarding these rates and if the City would be liable if citizens were injured and the coverage was inadequate. City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Government Code, cities are not liable for damages/accidents of taxi companies doing business in the City, because the City is only issuing a license. Sched. Items Cont Item Bell Cab Cc & ins rpt Comments Craig Discussion City Attorney, further, advised that since there were only Comments three Councilmembers present, the Urgency Ordinance could Cty Atty not be adopted this evening, as it takes four votes to do Urg Ord SO. Councilman Naranjo offered the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40, SECTION 4.50.070 OF THE AZUSA relating to MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TAXICAB INSURANCE taxicab ins 09/17/90 PAGE FIVE THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE 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 Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8935 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF ERNEST A. HAMEL AND denying Pub APPROVING AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR Nuis Appl PROPERTY LOCATED AT 935-937 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE PURSUANT TO Hamel CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NOS. 90- 904 -AC AND 90 -818 -AC) Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES SCHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED ITEM - Public Hearing was held at the last Council meeting relating to the issuing of a certificate of public convenience for Bell Cab Company. Action was deferred for report on insurance coverages. The report was submitted, as well as an Urgency Ordinance and a permanent Ordinance to amend the Municipal Code by raising insurance requirements and to set the amount by Resolution. Director of Finance Craig addressed this issue, advising that several cities were contacted regarding insurance requirements and Azusa was found to be lower than the norm, therefore, it was recommended to amend the Municipal Code. The rates would be: Liability, one person - $100,000.; liability, two or more persons - $300,000.; and liability, property - $50,000. General discussion was held regarding these rates and if the City would be liable if citizens were injured and the coverage was inadequate. City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Government Code, cities are not liable for damages/accidents of taxi companies doing business in the City, because the City is only issuing a license. Sched. Items Cont Item Bell Cab Cc & ins rpt Comments Craig Discussion City Attorney, further, advised that since there were only Comments three Councilmembers present, the Urgency Ordinance could Cty Atty not be adopted this evening, as it takes four votes to do Urg Ord SO. Councilman Naranjo offered the Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st rdg Ord AMENDING CHAPTER 5.40, SECTION 4.50.070 OF THE AZUSA relating to MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TAXICAB INSURANCE taxicab ins 09/17/90 PAGE FIVE Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by.roll call* to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8936 SETTING THE AMOUNT OF LIABILITY INSURANCE TO BE PROVIDED BY setting amt TAXICAB FIRMS PROVIDING SERVICE TO RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF of liability AZUSA ins for taxi- cab firms Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO Rudisel NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ,Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Pub Nuis Appl ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES days Councilman Stemrich offered a Resolution entitled: Ping Comm & A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8937 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC auth issuance CONVENIENCE FOR THE OPERATION OF A TAXI CAB SERVICE TO SAN of crtfcate o GABRIEL TRANSIT, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS BELL CAB COMPANY convenience t Bell Cab Co. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES ,Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Pub Nuis Appl and unanimously carried by roll call* to approve request withdrawn from Stanley and Katharina Western, Citrus Avenue Citrus Ave Development, to withdraw and cancel public nuisance appeal, Development for property located at 371 N. Powell Avenue. Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Pub Nuis Appl and unanimously carried by roll call* to approve request cont. Dennis from Dennis Mack, to continue public nuisance appeal to the Mack meeting of October 15, 1990, for property located at 310 N. Azusa Avenue. CONTINUED ITEM - Public Nuisance Appeal of John and Andrea Cont Item Dominguez, Sr., 274 Dominguez Place. Hearing was continued Pub Nuis Appl from the June 18th meeting in order for the property owner Dominguez to secure title to an easement held by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District. Mr. Dominguez addressed this issue and advised the Council Comments that he will, in fact, receive title for the easement, but J. Dominguez that it would take between 60 or 90 days to finalize the transaction. Community Improvement Manager Rudisel advised the Council Comments that he had no problem in granting the additional time to Rudisel Mr. Dominguez. ,Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Pub Nuis Appl and unanimously carried by roll call* to grant Mr. Dominguez cont for 90 a 90 day continuation, or sooner, if title is obtained. days Notice was given that applications have been re -opened for Vacancies in the vacancy in the Planning Commission for the term expiring Ping Comm & June 30, 1992. Further, that applications are also being Cult & Hist. solicited for the vacancy in the Cultural and Historical Lndmk Comm Landmark Commission by the resignation of Allen Soper for 09/17/90 PAGE SIX the term expiring June 30, 1992. Interested residents can obtain applications at the City Administrator's Office, and deadline for receipt of applications is September 27, 1990, 5:00 P.M. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mayor Pro -tem Dangleis requested that the Administrative Analyst give a brief synopsis of proposed Historic Preservation Ordinance. Administrative Analyst Stein, advised that in order to further protect the City's historic properties, the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission has requested the creation of an historic preservation Ordinance. The Ordinance would create a local historic register and all structures on the register would have to conform to historic design and rehabilitation standards. Owner consent would be required in order to place a property on the historic register. Removal from the register would require review and approval or denial by the Commission and the Council and that a mitigation fee of approximately $2,500 could be required and used for furthering historic preservation activities in the City. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call* to direct staff to prepare the Ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Councilman Naranjo discussed the redistricting of the First Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County and that the City of Azusa would now receive less representation than before. He requested that a resolution opposing the redrawing be adopted. Councilman Naranjo then offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING THE REDRAWING OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES Spec Call Historic Pre- servation Ord synopsis by Admin Analyst Stein Staff to prepare Ord Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion redrawing of Spvsl Distrct Res. #8938 opposing the redrawing of LA Cnty Spvsl Distrct Councilman Naranjo announced that a few weeks ago, a two Azusa child year old child was killed in a traffic collision, and that killed in donations were being solicited for the family and could be trfc coll. made to Robert Diaz, 18310 Orkney, Azusa. Councilman Stemrich then read decision received from the World Wide 'City Attorney's Office relating to the suit of World Wide Video suit Video, wherein a permanent injunction has been placed on that establishment and that they were heavily fined. Councilman Stemrich then advised that he was in favor of Urge voters Propositions on the November ballot limiting the terms of to spt Props office for State Offices to two consecutive terms. He urged on two terms all citizens to vote for these Propositions and he would of office fr also like to see it happen at the local level for the State Offs Council. 09/17/90 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Stemrich Adjourn and unanimously carried by roll call* to adjourn. TIME OF DEPUTY CIT CL R NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8939 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2456 8:47 P.M. * Indicates Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander absent. 09/17/90 PAGE EIGHT