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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 19, 1994 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 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. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Noe Rodriguez of the Ebenezer Spanish Invocation Assembly. II �1R11�7+111�J PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Attorney Barbosa, Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office Specialist Ramirez. CEREMONIAL Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Presentation of $100 Savings Bond to April Minot, winner of the "Name Your A. Minot, winner Newsletter" Contest, the name selected was "Azusa At A Glance". $100 Savings Bond The entire Council presented a proclamation to Mr. John White, retired City Proc to J. White employee, for his many years of service to the City. Mr. Robert Nini addressed Council providing them with City by City cost comparison list for Saturday surcharge fee for trash pickup. Council had requested this as well as letters of authorization from businesses he represents; he has complied with the requests and staff will compile a report for Council. Mr. Ghassan Durr and his son Osama Durr addressed Council advising that they are going to submit new plans to the Planning Commission for a full service restaurant at their billiard business on Citrus Avenue. Mayor Alexander suggested that re- gpplication fees be waived. Community Development Director Bruckner advised that tiff has no ability to waive fees and explained the purpose of the fees. Pub Part. R. Nini comments G. Durr & 0. Durr comments Councilmember Naranjo presented Council with tickets to the Sociedad Progresista Naranjo tamale dinner as a thank you for reimbursement of money from loss of tamales last comments year. Councilmember Madrid announced that Golden Days will begin October 1, 1994 and Madrid further that she has been selected as a board member for the New Foundation at announcements Citrus College. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and appvd. G-6&7, unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-6 and G-7, Spec Call which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 6, 1994, and the adjourned Min appvd regular meetings of September 10 and 12, 1994, were approved as, written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C126 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR Bdgt trnfrs 1994-95 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-C127 APPOINTING ARTHUR R. ALVA TO THE CULTURAL AND R. Alva Cult HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. & Hist Com. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C128 APPOINTING TED GARCIA TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL T. Garcia Cult LANDMARK COMMISSION. & Hist Com. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C129 APPOINTING MURRAY HIROTA TO THE CULTURAL AND M. Hirota Cult. HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. & Hist Com A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C130 APPOINTING ALICE WILLIAMS TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. A. Williams Lib A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C131 APPOINTING LURECE HUNTER TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. L. Hunter Psnl A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C132 APPOINTING GOLDEN C. BEAN TO THE PARK AND RECREATION G. Bean Pk & COMMISSION. Rec Com. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C133 APPOINTING HARRY HOKE TO THE PARK AND RECREATION H. Hoke Pk & COMMISSION. Rec Com. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C134 APPOINTING JAMES GROSSER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. J. Grosser Ping A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C135 APPOINTING DIXON JAMES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. D. James Ping . 09/19/94 PAGE TWO 4. M D Structural Contractors has completed CDBG Project No. D93040 Notice of Comp. Playground Improvements/Handicapped Accessibility in accordance with the CDBG Play - bid and specifications. The project was accepted as complete; the Notice of ground Impvmts Completion was approved and execution and recordation was authorized. MD Structural 5. Request of the Public Works Department to purchase two Toro GM Purchase 2 Groundsmaster 345 Mowers to replace the two existing units was approved Groundsmaster from California Turf, low bidder, in the amount of $26,456.00; and a budget Mowers/California transfer was authorized for the purchase. Turf 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C136 APPROVING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS MEMORANDUM Comp & Benefits BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HEADSTART/PRE-SCHOOL Headstart/Pre- EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1994. School 9. The City Council directed staff to secure proposals for architectural services to develop a conception and design for a major expansion of the Azusa City Library. Funding for the expansion would be by a grant from the State of California. The Agreement with Thirtieth Street Architects, Inc., to design the expansion of the City Library at a cost not to exceed $48,100 was approved and its execution was authorized. 10. The California Conservation Corps was able to schedule the installation of the landscaping of Slauson Pool in coordination with the City's own forces and in time for the pool opening and dedication in July. Due to time constraints, staff was not able to invoke the normal sealed bidding procedures. Formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and the awarding of the landscaping work to the California Conservation Corps in the amount of $9,400, was confirmed. Agmt w/Thirtieth Street Architects Lib expansion design California Con- servation Corps Landscaping of Slauson confirmed 11. Plans and specifications for installation of fuel tank and fueling island to be Plans & specs located at 850 West Tenth Streeti Transit Facility, were approved and the City install fuel tank & Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. fuel island 12. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C137 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING Warrants THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Mayor Alexander expressed his opposition to item relating to audit of City Attorney billing for general counsel and tort liability services. It was then moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and carried by roll call 'that authorization be given to staff to obtain proposals from the Law Offices of William Gwire and from Marrone, Robinson, Frederick & Foster to provide legal billing audit services and to assist in the preparation of specifications for the purpose of sending out Requests for Proposals for permanent City Attorney services. Mayor Alexander dissenting. 09/19/94 PAGE THREE Spec Call Items Alexander oppose to audit for City Attorney billing Councilmember Madrid congratulated employees receiving permanent status/step Congrats increases, and promotional appointments. It was then moved by Councilmember to City empl. Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 6. Human Resources Action Items were Approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res. RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE R. Keyes Step 5 08/31/94 I. Bonsangue Step 2 09/01/94 A. Torres -Sharpe Step 4 09/10/94 N. Bui Step 1 02/01/94 E. Ditsler Step 3 08/17/94 L. King Step 4 08/24/94 R. Scholes Step 3 08/17/94 NEW APPOINTMENTS None. A. Sutcliffe, Police Sergeant, effective September 20, 1994. L. King, Apprentice Line Mechanic, effective August 25, 1994. Utilities Director Joe Hsu addressed Council and audience providing an update of the Utilities Dir Hsu on the new Light and Water Building stating that construction began on April 4, update L&W 1994 and the project will be completed on March 7, 1995. bldg Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed Council and audience inviting all to attend Admin Analyst the Town Hall Forum to be held at Center Middle School at 5500 N. Cerritos on invitation Town Wednesday October 19, 1994. Hall Forum THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene CRA CONVENED AT 8:00 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:05 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. 'i'IIE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No bus. FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. 09/19/94 PAGE FOUR 1 . 1 ► . H- 1 1 Councilmember Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE AZUSA GENERAL PLAN (GPA -94-1) IN CONNECTION WITH ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-94-2. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: 10091" Res. 94-C138 Amend Land Use/Gen Plan re: Zone Change Z-94-2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C139, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-94-4. CUP -94-4 Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, ALEXANDER _ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C140 APPROVING VARIANCE NO. V-94-11. V-94-11 Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-94-67. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 09/19/94 PAGE FIVE Res. 94-C141 Precise Plan of Design P-94- 67 Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-92- 11 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-92-124. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: Res. 94-C142 Amend CUP & Precise Plan C-92-11 & P-92-124. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Intro Ord AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE Zone Change RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 NORTH SAN 1901 San Gabriel GABRIEL CANYON ROAD FROM W TO R3a AND CERTIFYING THE Canyon Road NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and carried by roll call to further reading and introduce the Ordinance. Councilmember Madrid and Mayor Alexander dissenting. Moved by Mayor Alexander to waive all permit fees for re-application for appeal by Alexander waive Ghassan Durr/Fishman-Covert Partnership. Motion died for the lack of a second. fees appl (failed) Councilmember Hardison voiced his opposition to waiving permit fees for Ghassan Hardison Durr and further advised that when Mr. Durr submits his plans to the Planning comments re: Commission, they be accompanied with professionally prepared plans, permits, and Durr business documents from the Los Angeles County Health Department. Councilmember Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C143 DENYING AN APPEAL BY GHASSAN DURR/FISHMAN-COVERT denying appeal PARTNERSHIP OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY Ghassan Durr/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-94-1 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN P- Fishman -Covert 94-36. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council• AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS 09/19/94 PAGE SIX HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE ALEXANDER NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - regarding the final adoption of Assembly Bill AB939, the Pub. Hrg. California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. AB 939 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 September 1, ,1994. Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and Hrg continued unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Public Hearing to Monday, October to. October 3, 3, 1994. 1994 meeting OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Councilmember Beebe addressed Council and audience announcing the upcoming Hazardous Waste Household Hazardous Waste Roundup, to be held on Saturday, September 24, 1994, Roundup 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., at the Los Angeles International Marketplace at 13360 E. 9/24/94 Live Oak Avenue, in Irwindale, she further provided the phone number which was: 1-800-552-5218. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:15 P.M. Closed Sess Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to closed session to discuss the following: Litigation or pending Litigation: Robin Johnson v. City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency, and City of Azusa v. World Wide Video. 'TIME Recess OF RECESS: 8:16 P.M. Reconvened RECONVENED: 9:20 P.M. City v.World Wide Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Video Naranjo that item regarding City of Azusa v. World Wide Video be continued to the Cont 10/3 mtg next regular Council meeting. R. Johnson v. Moved by Councilmember/Director Hardison, seconded by Councilmember/Director City Settlement Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call that litigation regarding Robin Johnson authorized v. City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency be settled on the terms specified in Closed Session. Adjourn to Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander unanimously 9/26/94 Cuisine carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, September 26, 1994, at 4:00 P.M., at on the Green Cuisine on the Green, in order to conduct a Utilities Workshop with Utilities Utilities Workshop Director Hsu. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9,fa2-.j'.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 94-C144. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 94-016. 09/19/94 PAGE SEVEN