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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 3, 1994 - CCCITY OF AZUSA luii`►Ii1lIIiI.Y17� IIILiiK fL�tK1Ii1►[�]1.11 REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 3, 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 Reverend John Sims of the Prevailing Word Ministry ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Community Development Director Bruckner, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Finance Director Craig, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office ' Specialist Ramirez. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire City Council presented a proclamation to Assistant Fire Chief Gary Proc "Fire Pre - Lockhart of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, in recognition of "Fire vention Week" Prevention Week" during the week of October 9-15, 1994. REPORTS. UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF Administrative Analyst announced the upcoming Town Hall Forum to be held on Announcement October 19, 1994, at Center Middle School, at 7:00 p.m. She also announced that Town Hall Forum the City's first newsletter will be distributed to the public by the end of the week. 10/19/94 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part. Mrs. Deb Sandlin, Chairperson of the Golden Days Committee, addressed Council D. Sandlin and audience and announced the coming events for the week of Golden Days and GD events urged all members to attend the events. Chief of Police Nelson and Assistant Fire Chief Lockhart addressed Council and COP Nelson & audience announcing the upcoming Christmas Outreach Program fundraiser to be Assist. Fire held at Mac Donalds Restaurant on October 26, 1994 from 6pm to 8pm, when 15% Chief Lockhart of funds for food sold during that time will go towards the program, they further Christmas Out - urged the community to donate money, food or clothing to the program from now reach Program until Christmas. Drop off locations are at the Azusa Police Department or the two Fire Stations in Azusa. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his views on the meeting regarding R. Legault Groundwater Clean-up held at the Senior Center during last week. comments Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously Naranjo exc carried by roll call that Councilmember Naranjo be excused from the October 17th 10/17/94 mtg. meeting. Councilmember Madrid congratulated Finance Director Craig and his staff for Congrats to receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for Finance Dept. the third consecutive year. PER STAFF REQUEST, THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD OUT OF ITS PROPER SEQUENCE AND HANDLED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE AGENDA. Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - to adopt Resolution approving appropriation amendments for Pub Hrg. fiscal year 1994-95. Bdgt Transfers 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 22, 1994. Director of Finance Craig addressed the Hearing stating that the first quarter of the Dir of Finance budget has been completed and it is now time to make adjustments and changes in comments the budget that total over two million dollars in budget transfers. He detailed the funds and amounts that will be adjusted from various departments for various purposes. He also updated the Council on the problems the City has been 'experiencing with the telephone system, advising that new proposals will be reviewed and implemented within thirty to forty-five days. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and I-Irg clsd unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilman Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C144 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 Appropriation PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF TIME AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Amendments 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: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 10/03/94 PAGE TWO The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and G-1-14, unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-7, which was G-7, Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 1994 were approved as Min appvd written. 2. Plans and specifications for "City Wide Sewer Improvements" were approved Plans & specs and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. This project will City Wide replace existing under -capacity sewer lines in various areas throughout the City. Improvements 3. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on September 26, 1994, Agmt/A Perfect for a three year pest control contract. Three bids were received. The contract Pest Control Co. was awarded to A Perfect Pest Control Company, low bidder, in the amount of $4,140.00. 4. Final Tract Map No. 51894, which pertains to the subdivision of property Final Tract Map located at 600 N. Cerritos Avenue, by the developer, Russell Blewett, for the No. 51894 construction of single family residential homes, was approved and its recordation was authorized. 5. At the September 12th regular adjourned meeting, Council approved the lease purchase of one street sweeper from Carde Pacific Corporation. In comparing the cost of lease financing with that of internal financing, it appears that it would be better to borrow money from the Light Fund to purchase the sweeper. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Promissory Note whereby the General Fund is borrowing $109,116 from the Light Fund to purchase the street sweeper from Carde Pacific Corporation. The term of the loan is five years at an annual interest rate of 4.823%. 6. The City Treasurer's Report as of August 31, 1994 was received and filed. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 8. At the September 19th regular meeting, Council authorized staff to obtain proposals from the Law Offices of William Gwire and from Marrone, Robinson, Frederick & Foster to provide legal billing audit services. Staff received a proposal from the Law Offices of William Gwire. Mr. Marrone has indicated strong interest but has not, as yet, submitted his proposal. This item was extended for reconsideration at the October 17th regular meeting. 9. A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ACTING IN BEHALF OF LOS ANGELS COUNTY GENERAL FUND, LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND THE GOVERNING BODIES OF CITY OF AZUSA, UPPER SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT (MWD), SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22. 10/03/94 PAGE THREE Purchase of street Sweeper Treas Rpt Spec Call Audit of City Attorney Svs Res. 94-C 145 Mirador Dev Ci 10. Health Valley Foods has proposed to construct a "connector building" between Lot consolidation their structures located in the cities of Irwindale and Azusa, to provide direct Health Valley access from the Irwindale building to the Azusa building. The lot consolidation Foods agreement was approved and its execution authorized. 11. On September 6, 1994, Council established two positions to conduct a literacy Literacy Coordi- program at the library. Human Resources has concluded the recruitment for nator agmt. the literacy coordinator position and the number one candidate selected for the position was Pamela Alger. The recruitment was approved and staff was authorized to sign the contract with the said employee. 12. The approved City budget for fiscal year 1994-95 contains an appropriation for the new position classification of Information Systems Manager. The position would serve as the "executive director" of computer information systems. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C146 APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS classification MANAGER AND SALARY THEREOF, AND AMENDING THE Information EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES SALARY AND BENEFITS Manager MEMORANDUM. 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C147 ACCEPTING A QUITCLAIM DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING Quitclaim Deed THEREOF. 14. 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-C148 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WIIICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Items Councilmember Madrid congratulated employees listed for permanent status/step Congrats to increase and congratulated employee listed for promotion. It was then moved by employees Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 7. EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res. RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items NAME STATUS X52 D. Niedzwiedz, Ofs Spist PermStat/Step 2 09/14/94 M. Bertlesen, Jailer Step 2 09/17/94 R. DeShon, Jailer Step 2 09/22/94 C. Springemann, Rcd Sp. PermStat/Step 2 09/09/94 J. Sanchez, St. Maint Wkr Step 5 09/05/94 K. Chagnon, Line Mech. PermStat/Step 3 09/30/94 D. Kjar, Ele Dist Supv. PermStat/Step 3 09/30/94 V. Perkins, Line Mech. PermStat/Step 3 09/30/94 L. Wetherbee, Ele Cr Sup. PermStat/Step 4 09/30/94 10/03/94 PAGE FOUR A -W -1011 M. Criswell, Water Utility Worker I/II, effective 10/1794, pending phys. exam R. Field, Water Utility Operator I/III, effective 10/04/94. SEPARATIONS None. LEAVE REQUESTS None. Human Res. Action Item continued THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONTINUED AT 8:10 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE Cncl/CRA convene REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:15 P.M. Jointly Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed Council regarding the Loan Agreement Loan Agmt for Auto Dealership Retention Project stating that funding for the project will initially Auto Dealership be provided from the Light Fund as a loan to the Redevelopment Agency, in the Retention Proj. amount of $2,000,000. Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PURPOSES ' OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Director Hardison, seconded by Director Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: Res. 94-R56 requesting loan A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C149 AUTHORIZING A LOAN FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED authorizing loan REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. 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, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 10/03/94 PAGE FIVE THE REDEVELOPMENT RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL CRA recess RECONVENED AT 8:16 P.M. 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. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord/Spec Resos AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord 94-016 AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT TIIE Zone Change RECLASSIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1901 NORTH SAN 1901 N. San GABRIEL CANYON ROAD FROM W TO R3a AND CERTIFYING THE Gabriel Cyn Rd. NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS SCHEDULED ITEMS HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE MADRID, ALEXANDER NONE Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - regarding the final adoption of Assembly Bill Cont Pub Hrg AB939, the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. AB939 Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed the Hearing presenting the final draft of Admin Analyst the Integrated Waste Management Plan, required by the State, which she stated comments contained tonnage and types of materials that could be recycled. She advised that the City's hauler, Western Disposal already works with the commercial accounts independently on recycling and that city residents do recycle. She also advised that a yard waste recycling program will probably be implemented in the future. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Hrg clsd unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 94-C150 CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE SOURCE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING Adopt Source ELEMENT. Reduction & Recycling Element 10/03/94 PAGE SIX t Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE NONE CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - to consider any changes in City Fees and Cont Pub Hrg Charges for the various services it provides. City Fees Councilmember Madrid addressed the Hearing stating that there is a need to not only Madrid look at the fees for service, but at the business license fee ordinance and to research comments the whole permitting process and fees and charges. She requested that both issues be studied by the Economic Development Advisory Committee and the new Economic Development Specialist in order to create a one stop center and a system that works for the community, businesses and the City. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding time line, budget Discussion impacts, existing fees, and existing charitable services. Director of Finance Craig advised that all current fees will remain in effect until Dir of Fin changes occur. A time line of approximately ninety to one hundred twenty days was comments anticipated. City Administrator Garcia advised that the topic will be covered as part of the Mid City Admin Year Review. comment Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and Item referred to unanimously carried by roll call to continue indefinitely the public hearing on the EDAC Schedule of Fees and Charges and refer the matter and the review of the City's Business License Tax Ordinance to the Economic Development Advisory Committee. OTHER BUSINESS CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Mayor Alexander addressed item regarding consideration of a proposed resolution Unfunded Mandate for "Unfunded Mandate Day", on October 27, 1994. No action was taken. No act. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and carried by Support "No" roll call that the Council support "No" on Proposition 187, Save the State Initiative. Prop. 187 Councilmember Hardison and Councilmember Beebe dissenting. Moved by Mayor Alexander to support a "Yes" vote on Proposition 186, Health Support "Yes" Care. Motion died for the lack of a second. Prop 186, (died) 10/03/94 PAGE SEVEN Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding consideration of proposed Dis. Groundwater resolution supporting "A Consensus Approach to Groundwater Cleanup". No action Clean-up No act. was taken. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:54 P.M. convened Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Closed Sess Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to closed session to discuss the following: Litigation or pending Litigation: City of Azusa v. World Wide Video. Real Property Negotiations: 634 North Azusa Avenue, Gloria Delgado and Carlos E. Paniagua, Property Acquisition Proposal. TIME OF RECESS: 8:55 P.M. RECONVENED: 10:06 P.M. Recess Reconvened Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Acquire Prop Beebe and carried by roll call to authorize Agency staff to acquire the property at 1@634 N. Azusa 634 North Azusa Avenue on the terms stipulated in Closed Session. Mayor/Chairman Alexander dissenting. TIME REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 10:07 P.M. CRA adjourn Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Adjourn to unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to Tuesday, October 11, 1994, at 7:30 10/11/94 Lib P.M., at the Library Auditorium, in order for staff to apprise Council on the status Aud of the Police Facility. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 94-C151. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 94-17. 1 10/03/94 PAGE EIGHT