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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 15, 1993 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 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, led in the salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Chaplain Gilbert Becerril of the Pathfinders Veterans Invocation Outreach. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NONE Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office Specialist Aguilar. Councilman Alexander presented a Proclamation to Mr. Gary Fujimoto of the San Gabriel Valley County Health Centers Network, proclaiming Thursday, November 18, 1993, as "Great American Smokeout Day". Mrs. Carol Montano, Director of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, addressed Council introducing Mr. Gilbert Trujillo as the new representative of the Public Advisory Committee of the Water Quality Authority. She also provided a gift to the Azusa Library, a book entitled "Dividing the Waters", and further, announced the holding of Public Hearing on a draft EIR on a water pipeline, to be held on November 23, 1993, at 7:30 P.M., in the City of El Monte. Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial C. Montano comments A representative of the Food Bank of the Saint Frances of Rome Church, addressed Rep. Food Bank Council requesting additional funds for food baskets for the holiday season. request for funds l Lengthy discussion was held regarding additional funds for the food bank. It was Discussion then moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo, and carried Community Fund by roll call that a thermometer be obtained in order to hold a community fund Raising Drive raising drive for the Saint Frances of Rome food bank. Mayor Moses dissenting. Moved by Councilman Alexander to give the food bank $20,000. Motion died for Funds to food the lack of a second. bank (died) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and carried by roll Funds for Food call that $1,800 be given to the Saint Frances of Rome food bank, providing that Bank legal analysis of the City Attorney finds no liability on the part of the City. Councilman Dangleis and Councilman Naranjo dissenting. Mr. Carrel Cline addressed Council requesting that the scheduling of adjourned C. Cline regular meetings be held at times and places that accommodate the public as well as comments Councilmembers. Mr. Jim McJunkin addressed Council encouraging resident to get involved in City J. McJunkin Government. comments Mr. Gilbert Becerril addressed Council thanking them for demolishing the Balboa G. Becerril Apartment, thus eliminating many social problems that were occurring there. comment Community Services Director Guarrera addressed Council announcing the upcoming Dir of Comm Svs Holiday Boutique to be held at City Park on December 4, 1993, and the Tree Guarrera/ Lighting Ceremony to be held in front of City Hall on December 6, 1993. announcements Ms. Lyn Van Kuilenburg addressed Council and audience announcing that the Azusa L. Van Kuilenburg Girls Varsity Volleyball Team made the CIF playoffs. comments At this time Mayor Moses recognized Mr. David Tierney, representative of Recognition Congressman Matthew Martinez' office. D. Tierney The CONSENT CALEND R consisting of Items 1 through 9 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and appvd,G8 Spec unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G8, which was Call, considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 1993, and the adjourned Min appvd regular meeting of November 8, 1993. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C134 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Bdgt trnfrs. 1992-93 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 93-C135 CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF Calling for A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, Election 4/12/94 APRIL 12, 1994, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. 11/15/93 PAGE TWO 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 93-C136 CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS Requesting sys ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY Brd of Supv RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL 4/12/94 Elect. ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994. 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 93-C137 ' CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR Regulations ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS for Candidates SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON 4/12/94 Elect. TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994. 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C138 APPOINTING PATRICIA PROWSE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL Appt. P. Prowse BARRIERS COMMISSION. Arch Bar Comm. 7. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on November 8, 1993, for the Bid open purchase of seventeen computers with displays and three HP printers. Three Computers bids were received. Due to improper content and form of all bids received, all (rejected/re- bids were rejected and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids at a advertise) later date. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 9. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-CI39 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for step increase/permanent Congrats to status recommendations, promotions, and bade farewell to employee leaving City Cty emplys employment. It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Human Resources Action Items as follows: 8. EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res. RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items D. Abbott, Bus Driver PermStat/2 11/10/93 J. Kirstenpfad, Pol Off. PermStat 11/19/93 J. Madaloni, Pol Off. Step 3 11/02/93 C. Pringle, St Maint Wk II Step 3 11/04/93 A. Hernandez, Rcds Speclst, II 10/13/93 A. Muhlethaler, Wtr Utlty Wk II 11/04/93 11/15/93 PAGE THREE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT Convene as CONVENED AT 8:25 P.M. CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 8:55 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA/no bus DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO 'BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA/no bus FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Ord/Spec Resos 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 Zone Chng RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 902 NORTH AZUSA 902 N. Azusa AVENUE FROM C2 TO R3-0 AND CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilman Alexander dissenting. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C140 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GPA -93-2 AZUSA GENERAL PLAN (GPA -93-2) IN CONNECTION WITH ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-93-3. 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: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 93-C141 APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-93-77. Precise Plan 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: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: 11/15/93 PAGE FOUR DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, MOSES ALEXANDER NONE None. None. Sche Items None. Oth bus/Cncl None. An item of subsequent need arose, and it was moved by Councilman Dangleis, Item of subse- seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to agendize quent need. item relating to settlement of civil suit filed by Luis Aguilar v. City of Azusa and Aguilar vs. Alejandro Gaytan. The item was to be discussed in Closed Session. City & Gaytan Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously Clsd Sess carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Cable Television. Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), Aguilar vs. City and Gaytan. Meet and Confer (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6), Labor Negotiations. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:00 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:52 P.M. Recess Reconvene Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously Aguilar v. carried by roll call to approve the settlement regarding Aguilar v. City of Azusa as City/settle- specified in Closed Session. ment appvd Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously Adjourn carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 P.M. INEXT RESOLUTION NO. 93-C142 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 93-017 11/15/94 PAGE FIVE