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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 19, 1992 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 19, 1992 - 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 Director of Finance Geoffrey Craig. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Police Captain Broderick, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public works Pedroza, Acting City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. "^"`•""�"" Ceremonial Mayor Moses reminded Council and audience of the upcoming Lib Bk Sale Library Book Sale to be held on October 24th from gam to 4pm 10/24 & 25 and October 25th from 1pm to 4pm. Ms. Barbara Steckel, representative of Government Finance Presentation Officers Association presented Finance Director Geoff Craig Achievement with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in for Excel - Financial Reporting. lence G. Craig PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting sponsorship of A. Morales a City Flag to be flown at the Veterans' Memorial Vet Mem Groundbreaking Ceremony to be held on November 8, 1992. Mr. Romero Lopez addressed Council advising of the events R. Lopez that will take place at the Veterans' Memorial Vet Memorial Groundbreaking Ceremony, and discussion was held regarding the issue of the ceremony. One of the events will be a parachute jump and discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Lopez regarding liability insurance. City Attorney Barbosa advised that all issues regarding Cty Atty liability insurance will be reviewed and reported back to advise Councilmembers. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and More time unanimously carried by roll call that additional time be alloted to given to members of the Veterans' Memorial Committee to make Vet Comm a presentation regarding the proposed Veterans' Memorial. Mesrs. Romero Lopez, John Moreno and Henry Galindo, members R. Lopez, J. of the Veterans' Memorial Committee, presented drawings of Moreno & H. the proposed Veterans' Memorial and explained, in detail, Galindo the basic concept as well as suggested plans for the presentation memorial. City Administrator Garcia advised that staff will meet with Cty Admin the Veterans' Memorial Committee to consider all suggestions advise for the Veterans' Memorial. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed Council with comments regarding R. Legault the recent negative comments published in the newspaper comments regarding one of the Police Officers of the City. Director of Community Services addressed Council and Dir Comm Svs audience announcing that the Recreation Department will be comments sponsoring a Haunted House at the Azusa Promenade beginning Haunted Hse 'Friday, October 23, 1992, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., through October 31, 1992. Councilman Naranjo acknowledged Assistant Fire Chief Lee Naranjo in the audience, announced that he will be transferring comments from the Azusa Station to Los Angeles, and thanked him for his services to the community. Assistant Fire Chief Lee addressed Council and stated that Fire Chief he enjoyed his period of service in the City of Azusa. Lee comments Mayor Moses and Councilman Alexander also expressed their Moses & appreciation and thanks to Assistant Fire Chief Lee for his Alexander services to the City. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting a report on the A. Morales status ,of the water fountains in front and back of the City comments Hall complex. City Administrator Garcia responded stating that staff will Cty Admin investigate the matter and report back to Council. response The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through it was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call G-3 & G-8 vote, with the exception of items G-3 and G-8, which were Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, Min appvd 1992, were approved as written. 2. Plans and specifications were approved for Project LD Plans & Specs 92-4, Renovation of the Construction Yard Office at 809 Renovation North Angeleno, and the City Clerk was authorized to Constr Yard advertise for bids. Office 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 4. Each year the cities in Los Angeles are allocated funds from SB 821, the Transportation Development Act, for bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities. The following resolutions was approved: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C144 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN SB 821 Funds FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN. 5. Request to submit a Grant Application to the California Energy Commission for a project involving preparation of an energy operation plan was approved by the following resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C145 AUTHORIZING LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTINGENCY PLANNING GRANT Energy Plan APPLICATION. 6. The Human Resources Department was assigned to research Harassmt & and develop a policy and procedure that would meet the Sexual Har - requirements of the law regarding Harassment and Sexual assmt Policy Harassment in the work place. The policy was approved. 10/19/92 PAGE TWO 7. Request for unpaid Leave of Absence by Paula Glass, Police Dispatcher, effective October 24, 1992 to April 4, 1993, for maternity leave, was approved. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 9. Request for proclamation in observance of National Bible Week, from November 22 through the 29, 1992, was approved. 10. At the last meeting, Council approved the issuance of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes to borrow money for cash flow purposes and the agreement with Seidler - Fitzgerald Public Finance for their services. In order to complete the transaction regarding the notes, the Notice of Sales, the Notice of Intention and the Form of Legal Opinion of Bond Counsel was approved, and the following resolution was adopted: Lv of Absnce P. Glass Spec Call Proc National Bible Week (appvd) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C146 PROVIDING FOR THE BORROWING OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR Tax & Rev 1992/93 AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF 1992 TAX AND Anticipation REVENUE ANTICIPATION NOTES THEREFOR. Notes 11. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C147 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call City Administrator Garcia addressed item G-3, regarding City Admin resolutions establishing wages and benefits for fiscal year comments 1992-93, stating that staff met with bargaining units of the resolutions City and they were very cooperative with management. establishing Further, that there were no cost of living increases for wages & bene - this fiscal year due to State budget cuts, .but that staff fits worked to provide creative ways to address the Cafeteria Plan with adjustments to medical benefits. Councilwoman Madrid addressed the issue requesting that the Madrid City employees be made aware of the changes in Government comments and lack of money and that they offer ideas and join with staff to help keep the City moving in a positive direction. Councilman Alexander addressed the resolution establishing Alexander holidays for the City Employees, stating that due to the comments four day workweek some of the holidays should be eliminated from the list. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Resolution Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call that item G -3i, holidays/ resolution establishing holidays for the City of Azusa, be separate separated from item G-3. vote Councilwoman Madrid offered following resolutions entitled: a. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C135 ADOPTING ADDENDUM 2 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING MOU/ACEA BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. b. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C136 REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF Non -rep THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. employees C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C137 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU/APOA CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. 10/19/92 PAGE THREE d. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C138 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU/LAPP CITY AND THE CIVILAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. e. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C139 ADOPTING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MOU/MMA CITY AND THE MIDDLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. f. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C140 REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED NON -REPRESENTED MIDDLE Non -rep MMA MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. g. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C141 REGARDING THE CLASSIFIED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES Class Exec EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1992. Mngmt Emplys h. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C142 REGARDING NON -CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND . Non-Classi- APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JULY fied Emplys 1, 1992. Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: i. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C143 ESTABLISHING HOLIDAYS FOR THE 1992-93 FISCAL YEAR. Estab Holi- Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman days 92-93 Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-8, congratulating all Congrats to City employees that were listed for step increases and Cty empls permanent status recommendations. It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the following: 8. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME S. Malins K. Mingle NEW APPOINTMENTS NAME/CLASSIFICATION None. STATUS Step 5 Step 4 10/19/92 PAGE FOUR 10/24/92 10/17/92 Appointments PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None requested. TERMINATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE 1 None requested. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Convene CRA 8:30 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:14 P.M. Reconvene 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 Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 92-033 APPROVING ENTERING INTO A POWER SALES CONTRACT. Power Sales Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses Contract to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE fAouncilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C148 INDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE ACQUISITION OF AN San Juan 3 ENTITLEMENT IN THE SAN JUAN GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. 3 Project & AND ENTERING INTO A POWER SALES CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTHERN Power Sales CALIFONRIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY IS STATUTORY EXEMPT UNDER Agmt THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 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: 10/19/92 PAGE FIVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 92-032 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Issue Bonds PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY TO FINANCE COSTS OF THE SAN JUAN 3 San Juan 3 PROJECT. Project Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, 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 Ord. 92-033 APPROVING ENTERING INTO A POWER SALES CONTRACT. Power Sales Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses Contract to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE fAouncilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C148 INDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE ACQUISITION OF AN San Juan 3 ENTITLEMENT IN THE SAN JUAN GENERATING STATION UNIT NO. 3 Project & AND ENTERING INTO A POWER SALES CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTHERN Power Sales CALIFONRIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY IS STATUTORY EXEMPT UNDER Agmt THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 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: 10/19/92 PAGE FIVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, 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 ADDING 1st Rdg Ord A NEW CHAPTER 3.45 TO TITLE 3 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Admissions REGARDING AN ADMISSIONS TAX FOR SWAP MEETS AND AMENDING Tax for Swap 'SECTION 19.80.020A OF CHAPTER 19 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL Meets CODE. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Taxicab lic PERTAINING TO TAXICAB LICENSING REQUIREMENTS UNDER AZUSA requiremts MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 5.40.070 AND ADOPTING CERTAIN MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATES SUBMITTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER CITY CONTRACTS AND ACTIVITIES. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on Code Amendment No. 190, to revise Pub Hrg ' definition for Swap Meets. Definition Swap Meets The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg open ]he affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing, publish:_ -d in the Azusa Herald on October 7, 1992. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir stating that this amendment would revise the definition of comments swap meets due to concerns that it is too broad, and would include certain uses, such as antique malls or similar clusters of new retail stores, which are distinctly different from swap meets. Further, to insure that the admissions fees will not be imposed on other such businesses, the Planning Commission recommended that the following revision be made to Section 19.80.020 (A): "'Swap Meet' shall mean an open-air or fully or partially enclosed place whereon the sale or barter of new or secondhand materials and objects is conducted less than five days per week in vendor space that averages less than one thousand (1,000) square ft. per vendor location by vendors that rent or occupy space on a peridic basis less than one year in duration." Discussion was held between Councilman Alexander and staff Discussion zegarding the vendors occupying spaces at swap meets. :loved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Hrg clsd Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to Motion to table the item. Motion failed, Councilmembers Dangleis, table Madrid and Naranjo dissenting. (failed) 10/19/92 PAGE SIX Councilman Naranjo responded stating that the correspondence Naranjo that Mr. Morales and Mr. Legault were quoting were from a comments report not dealing with the actual monies utilized by the Task Force. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Closed Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Natters. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:40 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:16 P.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. ■TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:17 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C149 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-034 10/19/92 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Code Amend Madrid and carried by roll call to uphold Planning No. 190 Commission's approval of Code Amendment No. 190. Mayor Appvd Moses and Councilman Alexander dissenting. City Atty It was consensus of Council to table item regarding Membership membership in the Southern California Water Committee in SCWC, (SCWC), and staff advised that they would research the by- tabled laws of the Committee and provide a written report back to comments Council. 'Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council expressing his opinion regarding the monies that have been through to the A. Morales OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth/Bus/Cncl Councilman Alexander requested that a full accounting of the Reqst audit expenditures of the Azusa Drug and Gang Task Force be Drug & Gang performed. Task Force Councilman Naranjo responsed stating that the request would Naranjo be fulfilled, and offered a detailed history of the Task comments Force since its inception and advised of the many positive programs it has provided the City. Councilman Naranjo responded stating that the correspondence Naranjo that Mr. Morales and Mr. Legault were quoting were from a comments report not dealing with the actual monies utilized by the Task Force. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Closed Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Natters. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:40 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:16 P.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. ■TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:17 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C149 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-034 10/19/92 PAGE SEVEN Discussion was held regarding past funding and Discussion administration of the Task Force as well as the present policies the City has regarding the program. City Attorney Barbosa advised that he will provide City Atty Councilmembers with a report regarding the Azusa Drug and advise Gang Task Force and its past practices. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed the Council expressing his R. Legault opinion regarding the monies that have been spent on the comments Drug and Gang Task Force. 'Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council expressing his opinion regarding the monies that have been through to the A. Morales passed comments Drug and Gang Task Force. Councilman Naranjo responded stating that the correspondence Naranjo that Mr. Morales and Mr. Legault were quoting were from a comments report not dealing with the actual monies utilized by the Task Force. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Closed Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Natters. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:40 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:16 P.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. ■TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:17 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 92-C149 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 92-034 10/19/92 PAGE SEVEN