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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 4, 1991 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 1 FEBRUARY 4, 1991 - 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 salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Father Ed Landreau of the Saint of Frances of Rome Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Caswell, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Utilities Hsu, Police Chief Nelson, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director 'of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Sifuentes. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial The meeting was dedicated to our troops in Saudi Arabia. Mtg dedcctd With that thought in mind, the Azusa Talent Town performed to troops & for the Council and residents with a patriotic theme. The Talent Town group was lauded for their performance. performance Miss Azusa, Kelly English, presented tickets to the Council Miss Azusa for the Miss Azusa Scholarship Pancake Breakfast, to be held Pancake February 10, 1991, from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon, at the bkfst Azusa Woman's Club. She invited all residents to attend this worthwhile fund raising event. Councilman Stemrich presented a Certificate of Appreciation Cert of to Mr. Bill Estes, of Fiesta Parade Floats, one of the Apprec B. Rose Bowl float builders based in Azusa, and advised that he Estes had won four trophies out of six floats that he had built. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Edward J. Dario, District Manager of the Azusa/Glendora E. J. Dario Automobile Club, addressed Council advising of the potential Rte 39 Az official closure of State Highway 39 - Azusa Canyon, by Cnyn clo- CALTRANS. The Automobile Club is very displeased with this sure proposed action and requested any assistance the City could afford to stop the closure and have CALTRANS repair the road for use by motorists. Discussion was held regarding this proposed closure and that it would create a hardship on the motorists traveling to various ski and recreation resorts and that it should be repaired and restored. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call that a Resolution be prepared opposing the closure of that portion of Highway 39 by CALTRANS and that it should be repaired and restored; further that staff communicate with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors requesting an audit on services received from funds levied for off-site parking on Highway 39, with the possibility of some of those funds being allocated to the State for the repair of that highway. Discussion Reso to be prepared & comm to Bd of Suprvsrs Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council supporting their Comments action on re -opening Highway 39. He further discussed the A. Morales possibility of using a portion of the landfill for dumping HWY 39 & by Azusa residents, only, since it looks like the landfill landfill will be closing its doors. Mr. Louis Zamora addressed the Council and announced that he is a member of a newly formed organization known as Citizens for a Better Azusa. At one of their meetings they discussed the possible waste transfer station; that they are neither for or against it, as there are many questions which need to be answered, and requested that a Town Hall meeting be held to discuss this issue. General discussion was held regarding the holding of a Town Hall meeting on this issue. That perhaps a meeting could be held after conceptual plans were received from the consultant. Also discussion held regarding the Eagle Mountain project and the Amboy project, one of which will prevail, but not both. �It was consensus of Council that staff set a Town Hall meeting two or three weeks after conceptual plans have been received and request representatives from both Amboy and Eagle Mountain to attend same. L. Zamora re: org Citi- zens fr Btr Azusa req fr Town Hall mtg re: transfer station Discussion Town Hall mtg aftr plans ar recd Mr. Robert Conley addressed Council and commended the R. Conley Crossing Guards in the City. He further requested City busses information on the busses in the City and when they will commence service. His question was responded to by the City Administrator. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 10 was approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of Items G-1, G-3, G-7, G-8, and G-9, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda; further, Item G-4 to reflect an abstention by Councilman Stemrich. 1. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 2. The 1989-90 Fiscal Year budget contained several severe cuts, of which the position of Emergency Services Coordinator and the 20% reduction of part time personnel were both reinstated. However, the Computer Services Manager's reduction remained in force and the following resolution was adopted to realign that position to its appropriate level. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8888 TO REALIGN THE SALARY OF ONE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT POSITION 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 02/04/91 PAGE TWO Cons Cal appvd, Items G-1, 3, 7, 8 & 9 Spec Call Stemrich abstain G-4 Spec Call Realign Comp Svcs Mgr's salary Res. #8892 realigning salary Spec Call 4. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE D. Chudyk Step 3 12/24/90 M. Gutierrez PermStat/2 01/17/91 F. Chavez Step 4 01/04/91 M. Keefe Step 5 01/13/91 M. Powell PermStat/4 12/22/90 T. Smith Step 2 08/09/90 R. Calivo Step 3 01/24/91 R. Gomez Step 3 02/01/91 P. Olivarez Step 3 01/19/91 C. Taylorson Step 5 01/16/91 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE J. Malin, Jailer 02/05/91 PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE D. Bragg, Senior Plans Examiner 01/23/91 M. Orta, Community Services Officer 02/05/91 J. Stanton, Street Maint.Wrkr III/Equip Oper 02/05/91 P. Lavin, Line Mechanic Supervisor 02/05/91 TERMINATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE NONE TO REPORT (Councilman Stemrich abstaining) 5. George Caswell has been performing the duties of City Contract w/ Administrator for the past four months in a competent G. Caswell and professional manner. A contract was approved providing for compensation as established by the Council for the City Administrator position. 6. Pursuant to Council authorization, staff solicited Az substation informal bids for the construction of the Azusa additions substation additions. One bid was received, and after Mass Elect. negotiations and modifications to the plans, was awarded to Mass Electric, in the amount of $607,000.00 and its execution authorized. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call Spec Call 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 10. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #s 8993 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 8994 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as AT 8.:35 P.M. CRA 02/04/91 PAGE THREE THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:39 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. 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 Mr. Art West addressed item relating to proposed Resolutions A. West relating to the Air Quality Element to the General Plan; Neg Dec fr specifically relating to the Negative Declaration and who Air Quality prepared it. His questions were answered by Community Element Development Director Bruckner. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Resolutions Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to delay delayed fr action on proposed Resolutions relating to the creation of input frm an Air Quality Element to the General Plan in order that businesses staff survey the community to ascertain who might be effected by future proposals in the plan and that they be allowed some input into the Element, even if the Public Hearing process has to be reopened in order to do so. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Info on Air unanimously carried by roll call that this item be placed on Qual-Hot Line the Agenda Hot Line. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items NONE None SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Ms. Yolanda Trejo pulled Agenda item dealing with the Y. Trejo approval of the Minutes of the January 21, 1991. She stated Min in error that at the meeting of January 7th, a pedestrian actuated re: trfc sgnl signal was approved for the intersection of Dalton and @ Dltn & Fthl Foothill, however the January 21st meeting reflected that to budget funds were going to placed in the Capital Improvement Budget for 1991-92 for this signal. Discussion was held and explanation given to Mrs. Trejo Discussion relating to the fact that there are no funds budgeted at & explanation this time for the signal and that is why it was placed in that Minutes the next budget, that the signal was approved, however, are correct funds need to be budgeted for it. The Minutes reflect what actually was done at the meeting; that they are correct. Further discussion relating to the accuracy of the Minutes Further ,and that the signal was approved and should be installed; discussion ramifications involved if the signal is not in place and re: signal a fatality occurs at the site; possibility of reallocating funds on funds in the budget at this time for the installation of the next Agenda signal. The Mayor then requested that this item be placed on the next Agenda for report on funding possibilities. It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Min appvd Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Minutes of the January 21st meeting as written. 02/04/91 PAGE FOUR At the December 3rd meeting, Council authorized the construction of security fencing and gates at the police facility. After further evaluation, it was felt that chain link fencing both in front of the station facing Alameda and the south side facing Foothill Blvd. would create an unsightly condition. A six foot block wall, stucco coated and capped to match the walls in place at the City Hall was recommended. Costs, however, will be $12,240.00 higher than formerly approved, and if funds are not available in the General Fund, Asset Seizure funds could be used. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the use of Asset Seizure Funds for the additional cost for the block wall; further that contract for the construction of the wall be awarded to Mission Fence and Patio Builders, at a cost of $15,570.00 and the contract for the electronic security gate be awarded to Alynco Company, at a cost of $16,490.16. The City must allocate $135,409.00 of 1991-92 Community Development Block Grant Funds. The following allocations were submitted for approval: Handyman Program.. ..... . .. •.. ..$50,000.00 Street improvements on Soldano (lstto llth).$50,450.00 Program Administration.......................$34,959.00 Mr. Art Morales addressed this item stating that the traffic signal on Dalton could be installed using the funds currently allocated for street improvements. He also requested that a signal be installed at Soldano and Foothill as the traffic is worse than at Dalton. He stated that the funds allocated for Program Administration could be used for a signal at Soldano and Foothill. However, he then stated that if stop signs were installed, the City could save money and still solve the problem. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to defer this item to the next Council meeting for further evaluation. Security fencing @ PD changed to block wall w/need for addtnl funds Asset seizure funds appvd Contracts to Mission Fence & Alynco CDBG Pgm for FY 91- 92 Comments A. Morales CDBG funds dfrd for re- evaluation Final Map No. 49112 pertains to the subdivision of Final Map property located at the northwest corner of Citrus and 49112 - Foothill, Lewis Homes, for the construction of Lewis Homes residential condominium townhomes. The map is in conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act and City requirements. Mr. Art West addressed this issue and requested information Questions on the density and as far as he was concerned, townhomes are A. West still apartments. City Administrator and Community addressed this issue and advised homes would be single family detached our current zoning does not address, (PUD zoning) for that purpose, only, —as condominiums. 'Further questions were responded to relating to this matter. Development Director Response Mr. West that the Caswell & units but that since Bruckner homes on small lots, they are categorized posed by Mr. West It was then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Final Map Councilman Stemrich and unanimously carried by roll call to 49112 appvd approve Final Map No. 49112 and authorize its recordation. 02/04/91 PAGE FIVE A grant of easement has been prepared for Azusa Rock's Grant of conveyor system, which has been reviewed and revised by Easement fr the City Attorney. The term of the easement will run Az Rock in conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit issued conveyor belt to Azusa Rock for the conveyor and haul road. Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Grant of and carried by roll call to approve the easement, authorize Easement its execution and recordation. Mayor Moses and Councilman appvd Alexander dissenting. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held regarding supporting the President's Supprt Pres position in the Persian Gulf and supporting our troops Bush & troops fighting there. A proposed resolution in support of our military forces in the Middle East was presented. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated his support Comments of the President, and the fact that there is some concern A. Morales that Saddam Hussein might use chemical warfare. Mr. Yolanda Trejo addressed this item and requested that she Y. Trejo be allowed to read the Resolution in full, as it is a very read Reso touching tribute to our men and women in the Middle East. in full She then proceeded to read the Resolution for the benefit of the audience. City Clerk, Adolph Solis, was lauded and applauded for his Solis lauded expressive eloquence in preparing the Resolution and, once fr Reso again, confirmed the fact that he is the City's incomparable Poet Laureate. �Mayor Moses then offered the resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN Res. #8995 SUPPORT OF OUR MILITARY FORCES IN THE MIDDLE EAST support troops in Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo that Middle East resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Sprt Monro - unanimously carried by roll call to support the City of via's stand Monrovia's stand in opposing Senate Bill 52, the San SB 52 Gabriel Valley Toxic Cleanup and Groundwater Management Agency. Discussion was held regarding possible donation of $1,000.00 Donation to to the VFW to aid them in purchasing Flags for display on VFW for Flags Foothill Blvd., until the Middle East crisis has ended. Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue commending the VFW for A. Morales ,all their work in displaying the Flags. He realized that entire city they did need monetary help, but thought instead of the City shd donate donating the funds, it would be better if the residents funds made contributions; possibly displaying a large thermometer in front of the City Hall marking progress achieved in raising the needed funds. Discussion was held regarding Mr. Morales' suggestion and Discussion that it would be very beneficial if the whole City was involved in such a campaign. 02/04/91 PAGE SIX The Mayor stated that raising funds was a good idea, City to do - however, the VFW still needed funds immediately and he made nate $1,000 the motion to allocate $1,000.00 from the City for the to VFW Flags. His motion was seconded by Councilman Alexander; (failed)_ however the motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES Feasibility NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO Rpt re: San ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Gab dvlpmnt �It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Entire city Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that involved in the entire City be involved to raise funds for the Flags, raisng fnds that the monies be held by the City Clerk's Office and that the VFW be able to draw on the reserves when they need to replenish Flags. Solicitations Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Stemrich and Sponsor fr unanimously carried by roll call that the City become a Latino Youth sponsor for the Second Annual Latino Youth Conference to be Confrnc @ held at Citrus College on April 18, 1991, at a cost of Citrus $100.00. Discussion was held regarding the possible closure of the No Police landfill and the revenues the City will be losing in that cuts due to event. The Mayor wanted to ensure that the Police landfill Department would not be involved in any cuts due to loss of closure revenues. Other members of the Council stated that all discussion City departments would have to be considered and that such a "no cuts" policy for the Police Department was not businesslike; further that our reserves were diminishing at a fast pace due to outstanding litigation. It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Motion Alexander that no Police cuts would be considered due to the failed i closure of the landfill. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Plaques fr unanimously carried by roll call that Plaques be prepared J. O'Shea for former Planning Commissioner Jessie O'Shea and Cultural & G. Lopez and Historical Landmark Commissioner Gus Lopez. Discussion was held regarding developing the east side of Dvlpmnt on San Gabriel from Foothill to Sixth Street. San Gab disc Mr. Art Morales addressed this issue and stated that people Comments are not shopping in this area any more, they shop outside of A. Morales the City. He did not see why we should be spending millions to purchase land and develop that area since no one would shop there, monies would be better used to put in a new pool for the youth of the City. It was then moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Feasibility Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call Rpt re: San Redevelopment Director prepare a feasibility study for Gab dvlpmnt ,that developing the area in question. It was consensus of Council that a meeting be set with Meet w/Casden Casden to discuss apartment development presently scheduled re: dvlpmnt for that area and costs/ramifications if the City were to repurchase that property. Discussion was held regarding solicitations at local Solicitations establishments by "so-called" Veteran organizations. There Vet outfits have been numerous complaints from the citizens because of this activity. 02/04/91 PAGE SEVEN Police Chief Nelson gave a brief report on the activities of Report by the organization known as the National Organization on Chief Nelson Smoking, Alcohol and Drugs, doing business as the National American Veterans, the United States Veterans Association, the Homeless Organization for People Everywhere and Aid for Abused and Battered Women Foundation. He requested Council consideration to authorize the City Administrator to immediately suspend the charitable solicitation permit held by them, and also requested Council to initiate revocation proceedings to permanently revoke the solicitation license for these various organizations. He cited some of the problems other cities have had with these organizations and how they suspended their permits. These solicitors display aggressive verbal behavior, some are intoxicated, they block the ingress and egress at local establishments and are rude and intimidating. Apparently, these solicitors receive 30% of the day's take and the rest of the money is not accounted for; however, none of the Veterans organizations receive any portion of it. The cities of Los Angeles and Laverne have requested an audit of their financial statements, but, to date, have received negative results. City Attorney Thorson advised the Council that in view of Admonishments the report presented by Chief Nelson, that the City City Atty Administrator now had the necessary tools to suspend the charitable solicitation permits of these organizations. He further admonished the Council that when and if these permits are revoked, the organizations had the right of appeal, which is to the City Council; and in order not compromise the Council's position, that no comments be made at this time relating to any of the aspects of this issue. The citizens were warned of con artists preying on the Citizens public with various scams, such as gold, oil, etc., and to warned re: be forewarned; that if uncertain to call the Police con artists Department to ascertain the credibility of these ventures. Discussion was held on the possibility of purchasing Flags Poss purch representing all the countries that are supporting the Flags of all United States in the military action in the Persian Gulf, countries in - possibly having these Flags displayed at a patriotic rally. volved in the Further, that all the police black and white vehicles are war & Amer displaying the American Flag on the rear window of their Flag decals vehicles in support of our troops in the Middle East, and on cty vehs that these Flag decals will be available for all City vehicles. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue of solicitation, and Comments advised that when the solicitor was arrested at Foothill A. Morales Shopping Center, that he was a witness to that action. solicitations Mr. Naranjo discussed the fact that in the event the landfill has to close, because they must provide an Environmental Impact Report, which will take from one to two years to conclude, and with the problems from the Water Board and the Courts, that the City will be losing approximately one to two million dollars in revenue for fiscal year 1991-92. Further, our trash hauler will have to raise fees because of alternate sites for dumping. All of this taken into consideration, as well as our decreasing 'economy and loss of revenues from businesses closing their doors, we must consider tightening our budget more than ever and would recommend a freeze on any expenditures that are not currently in the budget. Discussion revenue probs closure of landfill & decrsng eco- nomy Councilman Alexander suggested that possibly some budget Closer look items that have been assumed should be reconsidered for at budget validity, and or have the Finance Director report on those assumptions assumptions for review by the Council for possible changes. Further discussion was held regarding this issue. 02/04/91 PAGE EIGHT Discussion Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to freeze all non - budgeted expenditures. Mayor Moses offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON FEBRUARY 4, 1991, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, STEMRICH, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:20 P.M. Freeze on non -budget expenditures Res. #8996 Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:46 P.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Stemrich, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Adjourn to and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting to February 2/13/91 @ 13, 1991, at 7:00 P.M. in the Library Auditorium. Lib Aud TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:48 P.M. i NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8997 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2459 02/04/91 PAGE NINE