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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 21, 1993 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 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 salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend John Sims of Prevailing Word Ministry. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Call to Order the Invocation DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ALSO PRESENT Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Finance Craig, -ommunity Development Director Bruckner, Director of Com:-_inity Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Accounting Services Supervisor Sanders, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL None. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously* carried by roll call that item N -la be brought forward for handling at this time. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council suggesting that the celebration honoring Zack Padilla for his accomplishment in winning the World Boxing Championship for his division, be brought to the attention of the Golden Days Committee in hopes that he be named Honorary Grand Marshall of the Golden Days parade. Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial None N -la brt fwd _. A. Morales comments Mrs. Peggy Martinez, Chairperson of the Golden Days P. Martinez Committee addressed Council confirming that the committee comments has already taken steps towards honoring Zack Padilla at the parade. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Z. Padilla and unanimously* carried by roll call that Zack Padilla be Grand Mar - Honorary Grand Marshall of the Golden Days Parade. shall GD Superintendent of Public Works addressed Council adding that he had met with members of the Padilla family to combine efforts and resources to formulate a "Zack Padilla Day". He advised that the family is planning a dinner and dance for July 3, 1993, at the Parish Hall and requested that the following items be approved: 1) Provide two Azusa Police Officers for security from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight and waive all fees, 2) the the City underwrite $750.00 for expenses, 3) Rename Coney Avenue from the 200 block through the 400 block to "Zachary Padilla Avenue", and 4) Should the event be financially successful, the remaining funds are to be donated to Johnny Chavez, a retired professional boxer from Azusa, to assist him with his financial burden. PW Dir. comments Celebration Zack Padilla Day Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Above rqst Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call that the appvd request be granted. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - to receive and consider all evidence and Pub Hrg reports relative to the Community Maintenance and Fire Comm Maint & Safety Benefit Assessment. Fire Assmts The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on June 5th and the Azusa Herald on June 10th, 1993. The City Clerk further advised that sixty-two (62) letters were received in opposition to the Community Maintenance Fees, eighty-five (85) letters were received in opposition to the Fire Safety Assessment Fees, and one letter was received in favor of the Landscaping & Lighting Assessment Fee. Director of Finance Craig addressed the Hearing providing a presentation of charts and projected data regarding the Community Maintenance and Fire Assessment Fees. He addressed the General Fund, statistical comparisons, the Water Fund, Light Fund, Assessment Fees, and Rental Housing Tax. The following residents addressed Council in favor of the Community Maintenance and Fire Assessment Fees: Mr. Carrel Cline Mr. Ron Legault IsThe following residents addressed Council in opposition to the Community Maintenance and Fire Assessment Fees: Mrs. Vera Mendoza, representing the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Ralph Covell Mr. Art Morales Mr. Walter Sain Mr. Charles Graff Mr. Burt Law Protest Letters received (62) Comm Maint (85) Fire Assmt Presentation Testimony in favor Testimony in opposition The following persons addressed Council in opposition to the Testimony in Rental Housing Business License Tax: opposition Rntl Beg Bus Mr. Robert Clausky Lic Tax Mr. William Harper Mr. Ren Jordan Mr. Matt Lambrecht Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Hrg clsd Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilwoman Madrid presented a comparision of increases in Madrid employees in the State, County, Special Districts, and the comments School Districts during the last three years, noting that at the City level of Government there has been a loss of 9,800 employees. Each Councilmember offered his/her opinion regarding the re- Councilmbrs instatement of the Assessment Fees. comments Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Landscape/ unanimously* carried by roll call that the Landscaping and Lighting Lighting portion of the Public Hearing be re -opened and re -opened continued to July 6, 1993. 06/21/93 PAGE TWO u Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and Prepare Reso unanimously* carried by roll call that staff prepare a to County of resolution to be sent to the County of Los Angeles L.A. objecting to proposed increase in Flood Control fees. UBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion A. Morales regarding letters of protest to the Assessment Fees, gross comments receipts versus net profit for businesses, and the 1992-93 budget. Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed Council advising that he had received notification from the Metropolitan Transit Authority that from June 22 through June 24, 1993, there will be an increase in traffic on the rail lines from the Metrolink and Amtrack, due to re- routing while work is being done on the tracks south of Azusa. He further advised that Mr. Johnny Sanchez, President of the American Little League has advised him that they have been experiencing problems with the Sanitation District property by Zacatecas Park and requested that Staff be directed to contact the Sanitation District in hopes of alleviating the problems. It was consensus of Council that staff be directed to handle the matter., Mr. Burt Law addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding that State taxing Redeveloping Agencies. Dir Comm Svs comments B. Law comments An item of subsequent need arose, it was moved by Councilman Item of sub- Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously* sequent need carried by roll call that the item be agendized as G-12, on the Consent Calendar. City Clerk Solis read the item into the record. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by motion of Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call vote, with the e•::•aption of items G-4, G-5, G-7, and G-9, which wee considered under the Special Cali portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1993, were approved as written. Cons Cal appvd G-4, G-5, G-7, & G-9, Spec Call Min appvd 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-059 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Bdgt trnfrs 1992-93 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 3. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Blnkt P.O.'s Municipal Code and blanket purchase orders over $5,000 1993-94 FY for the fiscal year 1993-94 were approved. 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 6. The Electric Division has detected problems with RTE padmount transformers purchased in 1985. At this time, nine padmount transformers still require repairs and, in addition, there is one padmount transformer which needs a high-voltage bushing replaced. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and the contract to repair the ten padmounted transformers was awarded to Energy Services, Inc., in the amount of $15,381.00. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 06/21/93 �4:��5 Spec Call Spec Call Transformer repair/Energy Services, Inc Spec Call 8. Approval was given for the schematic design for the Schematic Slauson Park Aquatic Center, and the Aquatic Design Design Group was authorized to proceed with the plans and Aquatic Ctr specifications for the project. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 10. Staff has negotiated employee benefit administration services with Joint Powers Employee Benefit Authority. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C61 ADOPTING THE IRC SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN Flexible EFFECTIVE AUGUST 11 1993. Benefit Plan 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. 93-C62 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 12. Agreement with County of Los Angeles for Para -transit Agmt w/L.A. services in the unincorporated areas of Azusa was County Para - approved and its execution was authorized. Transit Svs SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council stating his opposition to R. Legault the purchase of the property at 850 West Tenth Street as a comments transit maintenance and storage facility. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his concerns A. Morales regarding where the funds are coming from to pay for the comments purchase of the property at 850 West Tenth Street. Naranjo voiced his concerns regarding the high Naranjo MCouncilman cost for the property and the appraisel of it. comments Director of Comrunity Services Guarrera responded stating Dir Comm Svs that the proper.- had been appraised twice by an appraiser response who works with -.he Redevelopment Agency and that the property will be irchased with Prop A and Prop C Funds. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C60 APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION Purchase OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850 WEST 10TH STREET IN THE CITY 850 W. 10th OF AZUSA. 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, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding employee A. Morales negotiations and the request by Mid-Managerment Associations comments request to for representation and renegotiation for FY 1993- 94. City Administrator Garcia responded that the recognition of City Admin the bargaining unit is for the sole purpose of negotiation. response City Attorney Barbosa advised that the request is to City Attny negotiate with the City and as a matter of law the Council response is obligated to act in good faith and consider the request to negotiate. 06/21/93 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Recognition and unanimously* carried by roll call to continue Mid-Mngmt recognition of the Mid -Management Bargaining Unit and direct staff to begin negotiations. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting information on A. Morales street sweeping contract with the City of Duarte. comments Councilman Dangleis provided Mr. Morales with a copy of the staff report. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo Agmt w/Duarte tand unanimously* carried by roll call to approve the street St. sweeping sweeping contract with the City of Duarte in the amount of $65,000 and authorize its execution. Councilwoman Madrid addressed item G-7, congratulating City Congrats to Employees listed for step increase/permanent status. employees It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 7. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Pers Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Step inc./ RECOMMENDATIONS perm status AME STATUS EFFECTIVE R. Lemon, Step 5 06/19/93 D. Wallace, PermStat 06/08/93 R. Martinez Step 5 05/21/93 NEW APPOINTMENTS Appointments NAME/CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE Nona. PROMOTIONS Promotions NAME/CLASSZ:"" CATION None. SEPARATIONS Terminations EFFECTIVE None. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Cncl convene AGENCY AT 10:08 P.M. Jntly w/CRA A New Secured Note is being proposed as part of the Agency's 1993-94 budget and must be approved by the Board of Directors and Council by June 30, 1993, to be eligible for inclusion on the Statement of Indebteness. The following Resolutions were adopted: Director Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 93-R29 AZUSA REQUESTING LOANS FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PURPOSES Loans/merged OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Redevelopment Area Moved by Director Dangleis, seconded by Director Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER 06/21/93 PAGE FIVE Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C62 AUTHORIZING LOANS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT Loans/merged PROJECT AREA. Redevelopment Area Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman 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: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recessed CONVENED AT 10:10 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:12 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: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 1st Rdg Ord AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION Zone Change OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 NORTH CITRUS AVENUE FROM C2 TO C3 310 N. Citrus AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo, and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive J 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 SECTION 19.80.020 (C) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Revised defi- PERTAINING TO A REVISED DEFINITION FOR SECONDHAND STORES nitions (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 170) AND APPROVING THE NEGATIVE Secondhand DECLARATION. Stores Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo, and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously* carried by roll call that proposed resolution denying an appeal and upholding the declaration of a public nuisance for the property located at 813 West Gladstone Street, Azusa, be continued to August 2, 1993 Council Meeting. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sole item handled at the beginning of the meeting. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Prop Reso dnyng appeal continued to 8/2/93 Sched Items Oth/Bus/Cncl Mr. Art Morales addressed Council offering compliments to A. Morales the Azusa Unified School District Boardmembers and staff for comments the success they have had in furthering the education in the City of Azusa. 06/21/93 PAGE SIX INEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-C64 Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and Proc to Lee unanimously* carried by roll call that a proclamation be School prepared for Lee School honoring it for receiving the California Distinguished School Award. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Clsd Sess Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Azusa Rock Operation. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:17 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL AT: 10:28 P.M. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:28 P.M. 1 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-011 06/21/93 PAGE SEVEN Recess Reconvened Ad j ourn