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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 21, 1992 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 21, 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 salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Jose Flores of the Ebenezer Spanish Assembly Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ALSO PRESENT Interim City Attorney Barnes, Acting City Administrator Craig, Chief of Police Nelson, Utilities Hsu,, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Community Services' Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Acting City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Naranjo exc unanimously* carried by roll to excuse Councilman Naranjo from the meeting. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Resolution to Mr. Nick Macias Reso to N. in honor of his thirty-nine years of service to the City of Macias Azusa. Councilman Alexander presented a proclamation to Mr. Raymond Proc to R. M. Alerich in appreciation of his security efforts at the Alerich Foothill Shopping Center. Recreation Leader Mark Gonzales addressed Council presenting Recognition the winners of the Azusa Elks Hoop Shoot and Pepsi Hot Shot Elks Hoop contests, which were as follows: Diane Rubio, Adrian Shoot & Martinez, Jonathan Moore, Jacob Ochoa, Annie Felix, Pepsi Hot Kristine Drownard, Larry Rubio, Sonia Huizar, and Raymond Shot Jones. winners PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Bob Marget, Councilman of the City of Arcadia, addressed _B. Marget _ .... Council announcing his candidacy for the San Gabriel Valley SGV Wtr Basin Water Quality Authority Board and requested that the Qlty Brd City support him in this endeavor. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue requesting that staff A. Morales obtain more information regarding the SGV Water Quality comments Authority from Mr. Marget. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion on R. Legault Irwindale's proposed trash sorting plant. comments The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by appvd Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously* carried by roll call G-4 & G-12 vote, with the exception of items G-4 and G-12, which were Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, Min appvd 1992, were approved as written. 2. Plans and specifications for "Street Improvements, Plans & Specs Phase I, Various Locations", Project No. 92-2, were Street Imp approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise Phase I for bids. 3. Signage structures for Precast Concrete Park Signs, Precast Signs Project 92-3, were approved for Slauson, Memorial, Parks Northside, and Gladstone Parks and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 5. Project No. 91-13, Picnic Shelter at Zacatecas Park and Notice of rehabilitation of the monument has been completed. The Completion project was approved and authorization was given to Picnic Sltr have the Notice of Completion executed and recorded. Zacatecas Pk 6. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Municipal Municipal Code for the purchase of a Yale Model MRW 030 Reach Stacker vans & mini Reach Stacker, and a battery powered Forklift Walkie & Forklift A -Z Sales, utilizing the "piggy -back" Truck in the amount of $17,218.25, to be used in the Walkie Trk Omni .stores warehouse. Sales 7. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Azusa Municipal Code for the purchase of one 150 KVA Transformers and two 167 KVA padmounted transformers for stock, from Wesco, low informal quote, in the amount of $13,880.90. 8. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Blanket P.O. Municipal Code and authorization was given for a Economy Auto blanket purchase order from November 23, 1992, to June Center PD 30, 1993, for $35,000, to Economy Auto Center for vehicles repair service to the City of Azusa Police units. 9. Request of Police Records Clerk Robin Green for a sixty Lv of Absce day extension of her unpaid Leave of Absence was R. Green approved. 10. Traffic signal maintenance agreement between the City Agmt w/Glen- of Azusa and the City of Glendora for the intesection dora signal of Citrus and Foothill was approved. maintenance 11. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on December 15, 1992, for Project WD 92-1, Expansion of the Dalton Pumping Station. Three bids were received. The contract was awarded to Mc Calla Water Well Services, low bidder, in the amount of $85,062.00, and the Mayor and City Clerk were authorized to execute the agreement. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Bid Opening Dalton Pump- ing Station McCalla Water Well Svs Spec Call Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Municipal Code for the purchase of three vans and one vans & mini mini -bus from A -Z Sales, utilizing the "piggy -back" bus A -Z method on Omni Trans specifications in an amount "not Sales to exceed" $180,000. 14. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Upgrade Municipal Code to upgrade Transportation's radio system Trans radio and installation of radio frequencies. The contract system & in - was awarded to Rockwell Communications, in an amount stall Rock - "not to exceed" $9,500. well Comm. 12/21/92 PAGE TWO 15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 92-C163 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Appvg appro- 1992-93 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA priations MUNICIPAL CODE. 16. 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-C164 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Art Morales addressed item G-4, requesting more A. Morales information on the Capital Improvement Program expenditures comments for various Public Works equipment to be purchased utilizing the bidding process called "Tag -on". Mr. Morales was advised that he could obtain further Purchase information from staff. It was then moved by Councilman various PW Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously* carried items by roll call to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to various the Municipal Code and approve the purchase of (2) two 1993 vendors Street Sweepers, (1) one 1993 Aerial Lift Truck, (1) one Tag -on 1993 21,000 G.V.W. Dump Truck and (3) three F350 Flatbed bidding Trucks from various vendors using the "Tag -on bidding" process method. Mr. Ron Legault addressed item G-12, congratulating City R. Legault employees who were listed for step raises. comments Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-12, adding her own Congrats to congratulations to City Employees that were listed for step Cty empls increases/permanent status. It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve the following: 12. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE L. Barton -Garcia Step 4 12/18/92 D. Chudyk Step 5 12/24/92 L. Vasquez Step 4 12/25/92 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None requested. SEPARATIONS Terminations NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE None submitted. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Convene CRA 7:59 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:02 P.M. Reconvene 12/21/92 PAGE THREE THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF APPROPRIATION AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. Councilman Alexander addressed the issue in opposition to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue requesting further explanation of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Ron Legault addressed the issue voicing his opposition to the proposed ordinance. No bus IDA No bus APFA Ord./Spec.Res Proposed Ord establish Appropria- tion Autho- rity Alexander opposed A. Morales comments R. Legault comments Director of Finance Craig addressed the issue stating that Dir of Fin in order to expedite and facilitate the issuance of checks comments in the amounts of one hundred thousand ($100,000) or less without recourse to prior Council approval it is necessary that the proposed ordinance be enacted. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses that Motion to 'the proposed Ordinance be tabled. Motion failed by the table following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO MOSES MADRID Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Motion to Madrid to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. introduce Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items An item of subsequent need arose and it was moved by Item of sub - Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and sequent need unanimously* carried by roll call to agendize the item. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and --Trans ins unanimously carried by roll call to award the transportation Rollins Iystem liability insurance procurement to Rollins Hudig Hall Hudig Hall n the amount of $49,433. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth/Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander to Funds Co. donate $500.00 a month to the County Health Center. Health Ctr Messrs. Morales and Legault addressed Council in favor of Morales & donating $500.00 a month to the County Health Center. Legault comments 12/21/92 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Closed Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Azusa Valley Water Company, and Transit Facility. Litigation or Potential (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9) Brookwood Apartments, and RDA vs. Metmor. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:22 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:43 P.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appraisel unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to for Transit �have an appraisal done on a certain parcel of land for use Facility as a Transit Facility and negotiate with the owners on an agreeable purchase price. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Adjourn unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-C1- 'JEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-01 * Indicates Naranjo absent. 12/21/92 PAGE FIVE Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff Discussion regarding funding for the County Health Center. Staff has communicated Health Ctr with Ms. Priscilla Stewart from the Health Center who advised that they need more time in Funds order to prepare a full report from Dr. Ferenczi with information regarding funding and salaries. She also advised that the report would be ready for the second meeting in January. It was then again, moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Motion to Councilman Alexander to donate $500.00 a month to the County approve Health Center. Motion failed Councilmembers Dangleis and Madrid dissenting. (failed) Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses to Cty Atty have Mr. Barbosa, City Attorney, to contact counsel to Phil contact P. Guerrero and seek discussion relating to Phil Guerrero Guerrero personnel matter, i.e., waiver of secrecy. Motion failed Councilmembers Dangleis and Madrid dissenting. Counsel (failed) Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Closed Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Azusa Valley Water Company, and Transit Facility. Litigation or Potential (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9) Brookwood Apartments, and RDA vs. Metmor. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:22 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:43 P.M. Reconvened Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appraisel unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to for Transit �have an appraisal done on a certain parcel of land for use Facility as a Transit Facility and negotiate with the owners on an agreeable purchase price. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Adjourn unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:45 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-C1- 'JEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-01 * Indicates Naranjo absent. 12/21/92 PAGE FIVE