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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 22, 1994 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 22, 1994 - 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. Call to Order The meeting was dedicated to the memory of Mr. Anthony "Tony" Ortuno and also Mtg dedicated the MIA's. T. Ortuno & MIA's INVOCATION was given by Chaplain Gilbert Becerril of the Pathfinders Veterans Invocation Outreach. 311 1-1-1E M PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, MADRID, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: 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, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial None. Pub Part. Mr. Murray Hirota of the Cultural & Historical Landmark Commission addressed M. Hirota Council requesting funding for Historical Landmark plaques at three locations in the comments City. After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Dangleis Historical plaques and unanimously carried by roll call to refer the matter to staff & the Historical refer to staff Commission in order to identify particulars regarding the plaques, such as size, cost, etc. Mr. David De La Zerda addressed Council requesting Certificates of Appreciation D. DeLaZerda for all volunteers who worked on the Nativity Scene. comments ti. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Cert of Appre. unanimously carried by roll call that Certificates of Appreciation be given to all Volunteers volunteers who worked on the Nativity Scene. Nativity Scene Mr. Art Morales addressed Council regarding Azusa jobs for Azusa residents first A. Morales and voiced his opposition to the Harlan Lee Project. comments Councilman Alexander suggested that the City find an advertising mechanism to hire Alexander Azusa residents first. comments Mr. Wes Kloepfer addressed Council requesting the status of the issue of market W. Kloepfer carts, his claim against Davey Tree Service and provided an update of his book on comments the history of Azusa. He was advised that the City is currently working on an ordinance and meeting with market cart owners. Staff advised that there is a need to look into the claims policy regarding his claim against Davey Tree Service. Ms. Susan Iniguez addressed Council requesting waiver of the Azusa Woman's Club S. Iniguez rental fee in order to have a Girl Scout Highest Award on Thursday, April 21, 1994. comments She was advised to contact staff in order to prepare a report on the matter to Council, consisting of time, date, and particulars. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 8 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilwoman Madrid and appvd, G-5 & unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-5, and G-7, G-7, Spec Call which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1994, were approved as Min appvd written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C30 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Bdgt trnfrs 1993-94 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 94-01 CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING VOTING PRECINCTS AND POLLING Establish/ PLACES, APPOINTING PRECINCT BOARD MEMBERS AND FIXING precincts/polls COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON & brd mbrs TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 1994. 4/12/94 Elect. 4. Due to recent water system improvements and the construction of the Canyon Constr. Pressure filtration Plan Heck Reservoir, it has become necessary to construct a 16' reducing station pressure reducing station at Rockvale and Alosta. Formal bidding procedures @ Rockvale & were waived pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code and the purchase of the Alosta pressure reducing valve was awarded to Inland Water Works Supply, low quote, in the amount of $9,637.50. The Water Division construction will install the valve. 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 6. The City entered into an agreement with the Pomona Valley Transit Authority Metro Access to participate in the "Metro Access" program which assisted in complying with Service Agmt. the newly enacted Americans with Disability Act requirements. Due to mechanical problems with vehicles in their fleet, the City negotiated a new contract with PVTA which allows for use of City vehicle, when available, for trips originating or terminating within city boundaries; and limited to a 15 mile radius. The Metro Access service agreement was approved and the Director of Community Services was authorized to sign. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 02/22/94 PAGE TWO Resolution authorizing payment of warrants entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Items Councilman Dangleis question item regarding the formation of San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, specifically a proposed budget as well as and the dues that will be imposed. Community Development Director Bruckner responded stating that at the first Com Dev Dir meeting on March 17, 1994, a committee of City Managers will establish a budget as response well as dues. He then detailed the benefits the City will obtain by joining the Council of Governments and answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Alexander and Creation of COG unanimously carried by roll call to approve the creation of the San Gabriel Valley appvd Council of Governments, and authorize execution of the Joint Powers Agreement. Moved by Councilman Alexander, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and Madrid, rep to unanimously carried by roll call that Councilwoman Madrid be appointed as the COG City's representative to COG. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously Naranjo, Alt. to carried by roll call that Councilman Naranjo be appointed as the City's Alternate COG representative to COG. Councilwoman Madrid welcomed new employees and congratulated the many Congrats to employees who received step increases or permanent status. It was then moved by City employees Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. Human Resources Action Items were Approved as follows: Human Res. Action Items EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS appvd RECOMMENDATIONS: EFFECTIVE E. Solano J. Hernandez R. Hayden L. Hernandez C. Franks M. Thompson F. Langit D. Hernandez D. Palmer l_ 1_►_U_ M. Bertleson, Jailer, pending phys. exam I. Bonsangue, Police Rcs Spec. I/II, effective 03/01/94 PAGE THREE go�IU_I o1 LEAVE REQUESTS None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as CONVENED AT 9:20 P.M. CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:53 P.M. Cncl 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. D)6911i 11104l_ y1.Y7xy_/:7iJ7So.Y17�iy�[1 � None. SCHEDULED ITEMS Ord/Resos. None. Sched Items Councilman Alexander left the Council table and abstained from the following item Alexander due to a possible conflict of interest. abstained CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING DELIBERATIONS - of proposed Statement of Cont Pub Hrg Community Development objectives and projected use of funds for the upcoming CDBG funds 20th Program year. Director of Redevelopment Cervantes addressed the Hearing stating that at the initial Dir CRA Public Hearing Council expressed a need for use of CDBG funds towards youth and comments he then presented the Student Safety Sidewalk Improvements as well as the After School Program @ Powell School and Murray School, both costing $30,000. Ms. Nancy Moore of the Azusa Unified School District addressed the issue stating N. Moore that she has been working with Director of Community Services Guarrera on the comments after school program at Murray and Powell as they are not closely accessible to City Parks, further thanking Council for the action. Mr. Gilbert Becerril addressed Council in favor of the proposed programs. G. Becerril comments Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing requesting a breakdown of each projected A. Morales use of the CDBG funds. After detailed breakdown by Redevelopment Director comments 'Cervantes, Mr. Morales suggested other uses for Administrative costs of the program. 02/22/94 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried Hrg clsd by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Dangleis offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C33 ADOPTING THE STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CDBG funds 'OBJECTIVES AND SELECTING PROJECTS FOR FUNDING FOR THE allocation COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL appvd YEAR 1994-95. 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: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Councilmember Alexander returned to Council table. Alexander rtnd PUBLIC HEARING - to receive testimony for the purpose of vacating a portion of Pub Hrg the alley between Alameda and Dalton, south of Ninth Street. vacate alley The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of .Hrg open publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 11, 1994 and the proof of posting said property on February 9, 1994. City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed the issue stating that the property owner at 805 Engr Abbaszadeh N. Dalton has requested that the City vacate a portion of the alley behind his comments property since it serves no public purpose. The area is the southerly most 74 feet of the alley between Alameda and Dalton Avenues, south of Ninth Street. Further, staff evaluated the request and determined that as long as a full utility easement is in place within the area and no permanent structures are built upon it, the vacation is permissible. The Planning Commission found the vacation in conformance with the City's General Plan and the abutting property owner to the west has no interest in obtaining title to this portion of the alley. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Councilman Naranjo and unanimously Hrg clsd carried by roll call to close the Hearing. After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Vacation & Councilman Dangleis and carried by roll call to vacate the subject portion of the quit -claim deed alley, approve the quit -claim deed and instruct the City Clerk's office to transmit the appvd same to the County Recorder for recordation. Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C34 'VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN ALAMEDA AND Vacating DALTON AVENUES, SOUTH OF NINTH STREET. Alley Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 02/22/94 PAGE FIVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DANGLEIS, NARANJO, ALEXANDER, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - relating to weed abatement of certain vacant and unimproved Pub Hrg parcels within the City of Azusa; said abatement to be performed by Los Angeles Weed Abate - County Agricultural Commissioner. ment The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 27th and February 10th, 1994. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Hearing stating that this is the annual weed abatement Public Hearing in order for Council to declare certain vacant land parcels within the City a public nuisance due to recurring weed growth and/or the presence of rubbish. Further, that the Hearing was required to afford affected property owners an opportunity to voice their objections. He advised that the property owners received a courtesy notice from the City advising of the Hearing and that staff responded to two inquiries from property owners. He directed questions to the representative of the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commission's Office. Mr. Mel Makos, Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, addressed the Hearing advising that his personal phone number appeared on notices sent out to property owners and that he spoke to approximately twenty people. He responded to question regarding costs of work performed, stating that it depended on the type of work performed. As an example, he quoted one foreman and five workers at about $150.00 per hour, plus inspection fee and overhead. Com Dev Dir comments M. Makos comments Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried Hrg clsd by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Dangleis, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried Order to abate by roll call to approve the motion and abatement order directing the Agricultural appvd . Commissioner's Office to abate the nuisance by removing all weeds, and rubbish from the affected parcels. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Alexander and unanimously Sponsor Latino carried by roll call to sponsor the Fifth Annual Latino Youth Conference by donating Youth Conference $100 to the Citrus College Foundation. appvd Moved by Councilman Naranjo, seconded by Councilman Dangleis and unanimously Adjourn carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:47 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 94-C35 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 94-02 02/22/94 PAGE SIX