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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 20, 1994 - CC (2)1.23 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 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 Alexander called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Director of Community Services Joe Guarrera. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE,ALEXANDER NONE Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, Office Specialist Hernandez. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial The entire Council presented a proclamation to Director of Community Services, Joe Guarrera, proclaiming the month of July as "Parks and Recreation" month in the Proc for Park City of Azusa. & Rec Month Pub. Part. Mr. Bob Eggert, District Manager of the Southern California Gas Company, addressed Council announcing his retirement and introducing his replacement, Mr. B. Eggert Mike New. comments Chief of Police Nelson addressed Council inviting the community to "An Evening with the Chief", to be held on Thursday, June 30, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., in the Civic COP Auditorium. He advised that Judge Dan Oki of the Citrus Municipal Court and Mr. "An Evening Charlie Johnson of the Probation Department will also be there to answer questions with the Chief" from the public. 6/30/94 ®7pm Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council with question regarding the Closed Session item relating to the Krems Property. He was advised that any action on the Closed R. Legault Session item would be announced at the end of the meeting. comments Mr. Chuck Nine of the American Legion Post 180, addressed Council in favor of a waiver of the six month waiting period for Bingo License transfer. C. Nine comments 124 121 Ms. Donna Longtin-Natali of the American Legion Post 180, addressed Council D. Natali advising that there has been a misconception regarding outside investors and the comments re: proposed bingo operation by the American Legion at the old Price Club building. Bingo O�eration She advised that the Legion will secure a loan and pay it back with interest, that the old price Club building has been vacant for four years, that the Redevelopment Agency had previously suggested the building for use by the Legion and lastly requested a waiver of the six month period for Bingo License transfer. Mr. Eric Gevenol, Attorney for the American Legion, addressed Council objecting E. Gevenol to the use of the word "gambling" in relation to the proposed bingo operation. He Comments then provided a brief history of the American Legion Post and of Bingo operations currently in the City, further advising that it would be better for Azusa if the Legion Bingo operation was relocated to the old Price Club building. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and appvd G-8, unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-10, which was Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Mayor Alexander abstained from item G-8. An item of subsequent need arose and Council took action to agendize it on the Consent Calendar as item G-13. Min appvd. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 6, 1994, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 94-C89 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR bdgt transfers FISCAL YEAR 1993-94 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.03.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 3. Revisions of classification specifications for Water Utility Operator I and II, Revisions class/ and Water Utility Operator Supervisor were approved. specs Wtr Utility 4. The contract with Carl Warren & Company to continue to administer the third Agmt w/Carl party Liability Insurance Program, was approved and its execution was Warren & Co. authorized. 5. WITHDRAWN FROM AGENDA. Item Withdrawn 6. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and a St. repairs/G.M. blanket purchase order was awarded to G.M. Sager Construction for small Construction asphalt street repairs throughout the City. 7. Specifications along with a three year contract was approved for the Specs & Agmt maintenance services of heating and air conditioning for all city facilities; and A/C Maintenance the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. 8. CNA Insurance Companies has contacted the City to explore the feasibility of CNA Ins. Co. refinancing their existing bond indebtedness. Currently based on existing bond refinancing/ cost, they have a cash flow deficiency of approximately $466,000 per year. Info Only They believe by refinancing their existing bonds with an interest rate set on weekly basis they will be able to solve their cash flow deficiency. This information was submitted for review by Council and was conceptually approved. 9. The renewal contract for Employee Assistance Program was approved with no EAP renewal changes. 06/20/94 PAGE TWO 122 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 11. The Foothill Transit Zone's legal counsel suggested a revision to the Joint Powers Agreement during the recent re -financing of the bus leases to clarify the zone's ability to issue bonds. Amendment #3 to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between various member Cities and County was approved, clarifying the borrowing power and procedures of the Foothill Transit Zone, and its execution was authorized. 12. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: 119 Spec Call Amendment to Foothill Transit Zone JPA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C90 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilmember Madrid welcomed new employee to City employment and Welcome & congratulated employees promoted, further wished good luck to employee leaving Good luck to City employment. It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by City employees Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 9. EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res. RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items NAME STATUS None. J. M. Velasco, Library Assistant II, pending phys. exam. S. Fleming, Police Sergeant, effective 06/21/94. M. Torres, Street Maintenance Worker III, pending phys. exam. A. Hernandez, Street Maintenance Worker III, effective 06/28/94. None. Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed Council advising that an item arose after the posting of the agenda regarding the Slauson Pool Fencing. He stated that the sub -contractor who was to install the perimeter fencing can not have the materials shipped from back east until after July 5 and estimates it will take approximately 3 weeks to fabricate and install. Since there is a deadline, staff contacted local iron fence contractor who will be able to complete installation by the end of June. In addition, he has agreed to provide a 10' high fence rather than the 7' originally specified and at a cost lower than the original bid. 06/20/94 PAGE THREE Community Svs. Director Guarrera Slauson Pool Fencing 120 An item of subsequent need arose, it was moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Item of Subse- Councilmember Hardison, and unanimously carried by roll call to agendize it. quent need 13. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and Slauson Pool unanimously carried by roll call to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to Fencing/Artistic the Municipal Code since it is imperative that the pool open on time and it Iron would be impracticable, useless or uneconomical to follow the purchasing procedure in this matter, and award the contract to Artistic Iron of Azusa, in the amount of $35,218.00. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED AS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as CRA AT 8:07 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:08 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 RECESS AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No Bus. FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. None. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council providing an update on City Hall Parking Improvements. He stated that improvements of the Vernon & Tenth Street site for the Transportation facility are continuing and are expected to be completed in 6 months and that after the site is completed, rideshare and vanpool vehicles presently utilizing the Alameda Ave. lot will be notified that the Tenth Street lot is available for them. Two hour parking limit signs will be installed at the Alameda Ave. lot, with exemptions for employees. Further, the Dalton Avenue lot, to be used for City vehicle parking, will cost $50,475 to improve, which will be requested in the 1994-95 CIP budget, but it is unlikely that funding will be available He stated that the Santa Fe Avenue parking lot conversion and additional diagonal parking on Alameda would not be implemented until the Police Department relocates to the old Light and Water building. He further advised that the parking lots at the Barnes and Durrell houses may be utilized as additional public parking areas. Ord/Spec Resos None Sched Items Comm Dev Dir Update on City Hall Parking Improvements Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding concerns with the Discussion Dalton Avenue parking lot and the reasons for the high cost to improve it, further, that Santa Fe be left as is, and general discussion regarding the other parking areas. Staff advised that the proposed parking improvements could be amended if the Council wishes, before final action is taken. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed item regarding proposed Comm Dev Dir Bingo Operation by the American Legion Post 180. He advised that no formal Report on application has been filed at this time but, continued to detail the project description, proposed Bingo approval process, request for waiver, and purposes for code requirements. He @ American concluded that because the Agency's desire is to attract a commercial use to the old Legion Post 180 06/20/94 PAGE FOUR 118 J F -I 115 Price Club site, which is contained in the OPA, he recommended that an alternative site should be considered. The recommendation was listed as follows: 1) Direct the City Attorney to narrowly rewrite Section 8.05.06 (b) of the Municipal Code, allowing certain exemptions to existing charitable nonprofit organizations under certain conditions. 2) Emphasize to the American Legion that outside investment interests in the proposed venture would be prohibited, as stipulated in the Municipal Code. 3) Assist the Legion with locating a suitable alternative site. and 4) Direct the Legion to undertake the normal approval process for the new site. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmember, staff and Ms. Natali regarding Discussion waiving the requirements of the Municipal Code, if the Bingo operation will be operated by paid staff, tipping, the State Bingo statute, the question of alcohol on the same premises, possibly visiting other large scale bingo operations, an alternative site, hours of operation, other mechanical games, Bingo Ordinances of other cities with the same type of bingo and other suggestions. Moved by Mayor Alexander to continue with the four recommendations submitted by Motion by staff. Motion died for the lack of a second. Alexander (died) Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and City Attny/Staff unanimously carried by roll call to direct staff and the City Attorney to research to research other ordinances relative to Bingo operation in other cities and prepare an adequate Bingo/oth opera - staff report in order to proceed with the application process with the American tions Legion. [I% i C BUSIVESSX14V CO I\ 1 i Mayor Alexander addressed Councilmembers and audience proposing a voluntary Alexander recycling program. He advised that volunteer recyclers would pay a fee and be volunteer responsible for bins. He advised that any interested members of the community recycling could call City Hall. Other Councilmembers voiced concerns regarding the cost and the possibility of a Material Recovery Facility, which they said would eliminate the recycling issue altogether. Councilmembers suggested that Mayor Alexander speak to Western Disposal before any final decisions are made. Mayor Alexander announced that the Council will be acquiring computers and will Alexander be able to provide input to reports and have access to staff, and other cities for Cncl computers information; in the future, legal statues and instant legal research would be accessible. Mayor Alexander voiced concerns regarding the requirement of the Brown Act that Alexander prohibits three or more Councilmember from meeting and discussing items at places Brown Act other than a noticed meeting. He suggested that the Council take some form of action to oppose the law. City Attorney Barbosa responded stating that he could possible draft an analysis of where the law should be changed to send to legislators and/or a letter could be sent to the League of California Cities opposing the law. After additional discussion regarding the law, it was moved by Mayor Alexander to seek options to oppose this portion of the Brown Act. Motion died for the lack of a second. Mayor Alexander advised that our Sister City Zacatecas has received the Patrimonio Patrimonio Cultura De La Humanidad Award, which recognized them for preserving culture Cultura de Is and the history of Mexico for the entire world. He advised that he attended the Humanidad Award dedication of a peace park in Zacatecas and was able to raise the American Flag as to Zacatecas part of the dedication. 06/20/94 PAGE FIVE 116 1 Mayor Alexander reported on his trip to the Conference of Mayor's advising that the there is a chance of getting rid of the Bill relating to Unfunded Mandates, but that the big issue was crime, prevention of drugs and violence and that the crime bill will also propose 100,000 new police officers throughout the country. Other issues discussed were base closing, welfare reform, financing budgets, and AIDS. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call that proclamations be prepared for James Dominguez for twenty five years of service to the City, for Augie Hernandez for twenty-three years of services to the City and Dr. Cliff Hamlow for his service as Chairman to the Azusa Drug and Gang Task Force. Further, that a plaque be prepared for out -going President of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, to be presented at the Chamber Installation dinner on June 25, 1994. Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed Council providing updates of various projects in his department. He advised that the Slauson and Gladstone park play areas should be completed by the end of July, that the County Sanitation District is finally going to proceed with the demolition and removal of hazardous conditions that exist on their property adjacent to Zacatecas Park, that the Home Delivered Meal Program will be continuing and lastly he provided deadline dates for the windows, fencing, roof, air conditioning, slide, parking lot and plastering of the pool at the Aquatic Center. He further advised that the dedication of the pool ceremony will be postponed to a later date. Alexander Report on Conference of Mayors Procs to J. Dominguez, A. Hernandez & C. Hamlow Plaque to out going President of Chamber Comm Ser Dir Guarrera Updates on various items THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:25 P.M. City Attny City Attorney advised that Litigation or Potential Litigation, (Gov. Code Sec. advised 54956.9) Robin Johnson v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa, will be continued to the meeting of July 5, 1994. Closed Session Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to closed session to discuss the following: Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) 635 E. Foothill Blvd, Krems Property, 630 and 632 North Azusa Avenue, Wolfgang S. and Laura Blott, and 229 S. Azusa Avenue, Jeep Eagle. Recess TIME OF RECESS: 9:26 P.M. Reconvened RECONVENED: 10:28 P.M. Adjourn to Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander 6/22/94 @6pm and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to June 22, 1994, 6:00 P.M., in the Lib Aud Library Auditorium to hold a Budget Workshop. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 94-C91. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 94-06. 06/20/94 PAGE SIX 114 1 1 7A