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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 17, 1993 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 17, 1993 - 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 Craig of the Invocation City of Azusa. 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, Chief of Police Nelson, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Director Steel, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Councilmember Naranjo presented a proclamation to Louie Proc to L. Pedroza, Superintendent of Public Works, proclaiming the Pedroza, Pub week of May 16, 1993, as National Public Works Week. Wks Week Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza addressed Council and L. Pedroza audience announcing that there will be a Chemical Waste comments Roundup for Azusa residents only on June 5, 1993, and for more information residents should contact the City at 334- 5125 ext. 254. Councilmember Dangleis and the entire Council presented a Proc to Z. proclamation to Mr. Zachary "Zack" Padilla, in recognition Padilla of his outstanding career in boxing. Mayor Moses announced the upcoming Azusa Police Department's Open House Open House to be held on May 20, 1993, 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 Police Dept P.M., and invited the community to tcur the Police Department. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and Item brt fwd unanimously carried by roll call that Item Q-1, be brought Discussion forward for discussion at this time. Discussion was held Only regarding the date and time for adjournment. It was decided that at the end of the meeting the Council would adjourn to Monday, May 24, 1993, at 6:15 P.M., Library Auditorium. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council stating that the date and A. Morales time for the budget meetings should be publicized so that comments all concerned residents could attend. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. John Oshimo, Senior Project Manager for the Cordoba Corporation addressed Council stating that his company has been selected by Southern California Associated Governments (SCAG), to assist the San Gabriel Valley in providing input for the Federal mandated Regional Comprehensive Plan. The issues will include transportation, traffic, air quality, housing, economic development, and finance. 'Discussion was held between Council and Mr. Oshimo regarding the lack of influence or authority that SLAG has with organizations such as, AQMD, EPA, and Transportation Systems. Councilwoman Madrid advised Mr. Oshimo to leave his name, number, and address so that meetings might be scheduled at a later date. Mr. Jerry Rocha, representative of the Helping Hand, addressed Council advising that the Boxing Exhibition Fundraiser for Johnny Chavez is now scheduled for June 6, 1993, at Memorial Park. He further stated that their organization will comply with all requirements by the City and ABC. Further, that the VIP tickets will cost $50 per person and include admission to a dinner/dance at the Woman's Club and the General Admission tickets will be $20. For information or donations he advised to write Helping Hand, P.O. Box 40, Azusa.. . Pub.Prtc. J. Oshimo Cordoba Corp comments Discussion J. Rocha Helping Hand comments Mr. Jeremy Cortez of Johnny'9 Auto and Tow, addressed J. Cortez Council with complaints -regarding his business being audited Johnny's by the City. City Attorney advised that he would meet with Auto & Tow Mr. Cortez.to`discuss the matter. comments Mr. Gary Solem addressed Council regarding a drainage G. Solem problem in the 1400 block of Azusa/San Gabriel Canyon Road. comments City Administrator advised that staff would investigate the matter. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding State and City A. Morales finances and suggested that a Town Hall Meeting be held to comments discuss taxes. Mr. Tom Davis of Azusa Rock Quarry Company, addressed T. Davis Council and audience to thank Councilmembers and the many comments people who participated the Trail Cleaning Party that was held Saturday, May 15, 1993. Ms. Lynn Van Kuilenburg addressed Councl to also thank L. Van Kui- Councilmembers who participated in the Trail Cleaning Party lenburg that was held during the weekend. comments Mr. Tom Sheedy, Manager of Azusa Rock Quarry Company T. Sheedy addressed Council to thank all who participated in the Trail comments Cleaning Party. Mr. Jim MOJunkin addressed Council to thank Azusa Rock J. MCJunkin Company for taking the time and money to open the trail and comments expressed his hopes that Azusa Rock would start following the conditions of the CUP. He further tahnked staff for their efforts in aiding the public with the Azusa Rock 1 issue. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council announcing the upcoming R. Legault installation dinner for the Democratic Club. comments Mr. Tom Davis, President of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, T. Davis addressed Council announcing the 100th year anniversary of comments the Chamber of Commerce. The installation dinner will be held on June 25, 1993, at the Monrovia Nursery. 05/17/93 PAGE TWO An item of subsequent need arose, it was moved by Councilman Item of sub - Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously sequent need carried by roll call that the item be agendized as G-17, on the Consent Calendar. City Clerk Solis read the item into the record. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 was approved by motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-3, G-9, G-11, and G-14, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Councilman Naranjo abstained from item G-11. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 3, 1993, were approved as written. 2. Section 34090 of the Government Code of the State of California provides for the destruction of obsolete City records. The Finance Department has identified obsolete records within that department. The following resolutions were adopted: Cons Cal appvd G-3, G-9, G-11, & G-14, Spec Call Min appvd A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C49 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE Auth Dstrn FINANCE DEPARTMENT. of rods A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-050 AMENDING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT RETENTION -DESTRUCTION Rntn-dstrn OF RECORDS POLICY ADOPTED UNDER RESOLUTION NO. 8344 Policy DATED DECEMBER 7, 1987. 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 4. Request of Saint Frances of Rome Church to waive all fees and hang three banners advertising the Seventh St Frances Annual Citrus requested continued representation and renegotiation of Annual Citrus Festival on June 11, 12, and 13, 1993, Festival was approved. 5. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Bid Open of videodisc May 10, 1993, to furnish labor and materials, and overhead Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) from perform all work for the electrical system distribution additions/reconductoring of overhead distribution. Pouk & Three bids were received. The contract was awarded to Steinle Inc. Pouk & Steinle Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $201,295, and its execution was authorized. 6. The Light Division experienced power outages in the Comp Study past year due to the occurrence of fault disturbances existing in the electric distribution, causing interruptions for pwr lines a period of time. Expansion of the Azusa Substation Black & was implemented last year. Four informal proposals Veatch, Inc. were received for a comprehensive study to evaluate the existing lines. The contract was awarded to Black & Veatch Inc., lowest quote, in the amount of $29,950. 7. The Civilian Association of Police Personnel (CAPP), CAPP recog- who represents all full time non -sworn employee nized as a positions in the Public Safety Department, has bargaining requested continued representation and renegotiation of unit its Memorandum of Understanding. The request was approved and staff was directed to begin negotiations. 8. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Purchase Municipal Code and authorization was given for the of videodisc purchase of the interactive videodisc system for the system Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) from for POST Computer Support Associates in the amount of $5,255. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 05/17/93 PAGE THREE 10. Azusa is one of 50 cities participating in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program of Los Angeles County. Every three years, a new funding cycle begins, and the City's participation is subject to renewal by entering into a Cooperation Agreement. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-51 APPROVING THE THREE YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE Agmt CDBG COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Program BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 12. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-052 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR bdgt trfrs 1992-93 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA Alameda at MUNICIPAL CODE. Foothill 13. Request of Mr. Art Escoto, Field Supervisor for the A. Escoto Light Division, to be allowed to cash in 240 hours of Vac Cash in vacation time, due to an unexpected expense was appvd approved. Moses lft 14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 15. The City and Redevelopment Agency entered into a Joint Madrid Exercise of Powers Agreement on January 2, 1990, comments establishing the Public Financing Authority (the "Authority"). The Authority is proposing to issue its 1993 Water System Acquisition Bonds for purposes of acquiring the right to operate the water system of the Azusa valley Water Company (AVWC) through acquisition of outstanding shares, finance certain improvements and certain outstanding debts, and refund certain outstanding debts. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-054 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF AN INVESTOR OWNED PUBLIC Auth acquis WATER UTILITY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO AVWC, Auth EXCEED $30,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS issue Bonds, BY THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AUTHORIZING auth execu- AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AN OPERATING AND ASSIGNMENT tion operat- AGREEMENT, APPROVING THE SALE OF BONDS, AN OFFICIAL ing & assign - STATEMENT, AN ESCROW DEPOSIT AND TRUST AGREEMENT, A ment Agmt CONTRACT OF PURCHASE WITH RESPECT TO THE BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING OFFICIAL ACTIONS. 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. 93-055 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 17. Approval was given to close Alameda Avenue at Foothill Appvl clsre Boulevard to the north end of the Police department on Alameda at Thursday, May 20, 1993, in order to allow tours and Foothill various demonstrations to take place during the Police 5/20/93 Department Open House. 3PECTAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mayor Moses left the Council table and abstained from the Moses lft following item due to a possible conflict of interest. Cncl tbl Councilwoman Madrid addressed item regarding final approval Madrid of Tract Map NO. 47846, pertinent to the subdivision of comments property located at 1901 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road. She questioned the density, lot size and exact location of the property. 05/17/93 PAGE FOUR Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue Comm Dev Dir stating that the tentative tract map for the development was response approved in 1990, but due to negative circumstances, the item has just now come for final approval. He stated that the project will result in the construction of 57 single family units, processed as condos with lot subdivisions. The lot size would be 3000 to 3500 sq. ft., eight to nine units per acre, and the location is on the west side of San Gabriel Canyon Road, the old Moose Lodge property. City Attorney advised that the Final approval of the Tract Cty Attny Map was purely ministerial since the tentative tract map had advise previously been approved and all conditions were met regarding the matter. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Tract Map No. and carried by roll call to approve the final Tract Map No. 47846 47846 submitted by D & D Development Company Inc., and appvd authorize its recordation. Mayor Moses abstaining. Step 4 Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-9, congratulating City Congrats to Employees listed for step increase/permanent status, employees new appointments, promotions, and bade farewell to employee 05/12/93 ending employment with the City. It was then moved by J. Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Step 2 unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. Peterson 9. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE E. Putrino, Rcds Clrk 05/18/93 SEPARATIONS Terminations J. Sullivan, Pol Offcr 05/19/93 Councilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from Naranjo lft :he following item, due to a conflict of interest. Cncl tbl Mr. Tony Naranjo addressed Council requesting approval of a T. Naranjo leave to present a late claim. He detailed the events comments surrounding the claim in which his home was damaged due to a Lv to Present fire and the misunderstandings that caused him to file the Late Claim late claim. Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue stating that he was C. Cline satisfied with Mr. Naranjo's input on the issue and that he comments was not in opposition to the claim. 05/17/93 PAGE FIVE NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE G. Dadaian Step 4 05/19/93 R. Delgadillo Step 4 05/12/93 J. Kirstenpfad Step 2 05/19/93 S. Peterson Step 2 05/17/93 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE L. Patrick, Bus Driver 05/24/93 Promotions NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE E. Putrino, Rcds Clrk 05/18/93 SEPARATIONS Terminations J. Sullivan, Pol Offcr 05/19/93 Councilman Naranjo left the Council table and abstained from Naranjo lft :he following item, due to a conflict of interest. Cncl tbl Mr. Tony Naranjo addressed Council requesting approval of a T. Naranjo leave to present a late claim. He detailed the events comments surrounding the claim in which his home was damaged due to a Lv to Present fire and the misunderstandings that caused him to file the Late Claim late claim. Mr. Carrel Cline addressed the issue stating that he was C. Cline satisfied with Mr. Naranjo's input on the issue and that he comments was not in opposition to the claim. 05/17/93 PAGE FIVE City Attorney Barbosa advised that approval of the Leave to Cty Attny Present a Late Claim would only allow Mr. Naranjo to submit advise the claim so that settlement by Insurance Company could be pursued, and that the merits of the claim would not be determined. Further, that is the Leave to Present a Late Claim is denied, Mr. Naranjo's recourse would be to go to Superior Court to seek leave to deny the lateness of the claim. After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Discussion Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call Lv to File to approve request by Tony Naranjo to file a Late Claim Late Claim pursuant to Government Code Section 911.4. Councilwoman appvd Madrid disenting, and Councilman Naranjo abstaining. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call to refer item regarding Resolution authorizing payment of general and punitive damages arising out of Musharbash v. City of Azusa, to Closed Session. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:46 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC AUTHORITY AT 8:56 P.M. THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION AT 8:58 P.M. ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:59 P.M. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS The existing Rummage Sale Ordinance requires an application fee of $50.00. Non-profit charitable organizations may petition the City Council to have the fee waived. An amendment to the ordinance will automatically waive the fee. Councilman Dangleis offered an Ordinance entitled: Convene CRA Reconvene No bus IDA Convene as APFA Convene as NEWCO Reconvened Ord./Spec.Res AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING SECTIONS 5.12.087 (a) AND (b) OF THE AZUSA Rmvg rummage MUNICIPAL CODE REMOVING THE TERM "RUMMAGE SALE" AND sale/app fee ELIMINATING THE APPLICATION FEES FOR TEMPORARY USE PERMITS temp pmts OBTAINED BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander, and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - to consider an amendment to Pub Hrg Title 19 (The Zoning Chapter) of the Azusa Municipal Code Code Amend relating to the establishment of revised definitions for #170 secondhand stores. (Code Amendment No. 170) The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Hrg open Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Hrg Cont unanimously carried by roll call that the Hearing be 6/7/93 continued to June 7, 1993. 05/17/93 PAGE SIX OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth/Bus/Cncl Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-053 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF GENERAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING Musharbash OUT OF MUSHARBASH V. CITY OF AZUSA. V. City 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: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to to 5/24 Monday, May 24, in the Library Auditorium at 6:15 P.M. for a Lib Aud Budget Workshop and Study Session with the Economic Development Advisory Committee. TIME OF 9:52 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-056 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-010 05/17/93 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Cnclmbrs Madrid, and unanimously carried by roll call that Mayor excused from Moses and Councilman Alexander be excused from the June 21, meetings 1993, Council meeting in order to attend the U.S. Conference (various) of Mayors, that Councilman Naranjo be excused from the June 7, 1993, Council meeting for medical reasons, and that Councilman Dangleis be excused from the July 19, 1993, Council meeting for business purposes. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Clsd Sess Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Matters. Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8), Peregrinos de Emaus, and Balboa Apartments. Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), Musharbash v. City of Azusa. Proposed Resolution authorizing payment of general and punitive damages arising out of Musharbash v. City of Azusa. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:05 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:50 P.M. Reconvened Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-053 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF GENERAL AND PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING Musharbash OUT OF MUSHARBASH V. CITY OF AZUSA. V. City 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: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Adjourn Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to to 5/24 Monday, May 24, in the Library Auditorium at 6:15 P.M. for a Lib Aud Budget Workshop and Study Session with the Economic Development Advisory Committee. TIME OF 9:52 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-056 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-010 05/17/93 PAGE SEVEN