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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 19, 1994 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 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 Flab. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Chief of Police Byron Nelson of the Azu.,d Police Invocation Department. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Also Present Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Gaarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial None. None. Jt 1 ► M= Mr. Scott Stone addressed Council requesting that he be allowed to hold a bvaefit car S. Stone wash fund raiser at City Hall for Sheriff Deputy Steven Belanger, who was shot on comments December 10th during a routine traffic stop. He advised that the car wash would be held on January 8, 1994, and that all proceeds will be donated to the Belanger family. Further, that he would supply all the necessary equipment for the car wash. After discussion, the City Attorney advised that unless an alternate location, other than City Hall, is found, the item would have to come back to the meeting of January 3, 1994, for Council consideration. Mr. Al Turchek addressed Council voicing his opposition to the Electric Rate Increase A. Turchek scheduled for the meeting. He cited reasons for his opposition, such as, low income comments residents, senior citizens, and as a solution to cover up past mistakes of the Pity. Councilmember Naranjo responded citing many programs the City offers that benefit Naranjo its residents, further the item was presented to the community at two separate response community forums, and that the City has done everything its power to work for the good of the community. Discussion was held between Councilmember Naranjo and Mr. Turchek rega: ding the Discussion operation of a municipal utility company as well as the responsibility of the Ck,uncil in general. -0159MIT, MO.- Councilmember Naranjo wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, further, Naranjo thanking the L.A. County Fire and Azusa Police Department for their assistanc.- to help comments contain the fire at the Edgewood Shopping Center during the early morning hours. Councilmember Beebe recognized Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza anu his staff Beebe for the beautification on Santa Fe, and also on Fifth Street and thanked Mr. and Mrs. comments Don Clark for donating the Palm Trees on Sante Fe; further requesting that a plaque be placed there noting the donation. She also thanked all involved in the Christmas Outreach Program, especially the Police and Fire Department, and wished all a Merry Christmas. Mayor Alexander wished all a Merry Christmas, thanked Council and community for Alexander helping out with serving Thanksgiving Dinner at Bob's Burgers. comments Councilmember Hardison wished all a Merry Christmas. Hardison Councilmember Madrid wished all a Merry Christmas, and thanked Fire, Police, Madrid Community Development and Public Works Departments for their assistance with the comments Fire at Edgewood Shopping Center. Chief of Police Nelson addressed Council and audience wishing all a joyous holiday, and reminded everyone not to drink and drive. He thanked the community for its generous donations for the Christmas Outreach Program and announced that compared to the twenty-six families of last year, this year the program will be delivering sixty- seven holiday food baskets to families in the community. 1 The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items I through 15 was approved by motion of Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-8, and G-14, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Chief Nelson comments Consent Cal. appvd, G-8 & G-14, Spec Call I. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1994, were apf• oved as Min appvd written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 94-C170 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1993- Bdgt trnfrs 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-C171 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994- Bdgt trnfrs 95 PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 4. The City and School District have had an on-going relationship since tl.e Senior Agmt btwn Center Program began. The District, through Adult Education Program, provides City & AUSD ' instruction for various classes, and the City provides facilities at tLe Senior Center. This arrangement has traditionally been handled as a verbal abreement between the Senior Programs Supervisor and the Adult School Com,linator. Recently, the District has developed a facility agreement which they use for all off school sites, which was submitted and approved. 12/19/94 PAGE TWO 5. As part of the overall pool project at Slauson Park, included was a pool cover Purchase of Pool system and storage reels with estimated cost of $20,000, but it had to be deducted Cover/Lincoln to stay within budget. Staff budgeted for its purchase under the capital Equipment Co. improvement section of the 1994-95 budget. In order for the Aquatics Center to operate efficiently and to provide a comfortable water temperature for its patrons at affordable rates, it was determined that a heat retaining insulated pool cover system is a necessity which should be purchased in time for the new season. Three informal quotes were received. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C171. WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING PURCHASE OF Waive formal A HEAT RETAINING INSULATED SWIMMING POOL COVER SYSTEM bid procedure WITH STORAGE REELS TO THE LINCOLN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, BREA, CALIFORNIA. 6. On July 20, 1993, the City Light and Water Department entered into an Amend contract agreement with Wolff/Lang/Christopher Architects, Inc. for Architectural Wolff/Lang/ services needed for the design of the new Light and Water Administrative Christopher Building. In the course of performing its responsibility, the firm has rendered Architects, Inc. additional services as were necessary by changing circumstances. An amendment to the Contract was approved and $44,800 was appropriated from the Light Department CIP fund. 7. On October 27, 1994, it was discovered that the pump motor of Well No. 1 had Repairs of Well short circuited and burned up, rendering the well completely inoperative. Since No. 1, Layne - it was necessary to restore the well as quickly as possible, Layne -Western Western Co. Company was authorized to proceed with the repairs at a total cost of $25,328.00. The Council ratified the Department's authorization to proceed with the emergency repairs and appropriated the cost from the Department's resefre fund. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Item 9. In the past six months the Water Department has repaired numerous leaks in the Increase in Blanket water transmission and distribution system and performed similar maiiuenance P.O., G.M. activities requiring asphalt and concrete repair. A blanket purchase order has Sager Constr. been issued to G.M. Sager Construction Company to assist the Department in Co. making these repairs. However, the repairs have been so numerous and costly that the amount initially authorized for the fiscal year 1994-95 is not adequate. An increase in the purchase order was approved for $30,000. 10. D&D Development Company, developers of the Mirador project in Azusa on Cooperative Highway 39, have requested that the City enter into a cooperative agreement Agreement with Los Angeles County, so that the developer may participate in the First Time w/County Home Buyer Mortgage program. The agreement would permit the origination of First Time Home loans within the City boundaries to home buyers in projects like Miradt.r, using Buyer County revenue bonds. The cooperative agreement was approved and authorization was given to execute same. 11. On December 5, 1994, Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 94-166, Purchase Copper ' which gave the Purchasing Officer the authority to seek written quotations and to Cable/Graybar purchase 10,000 feet of 15 Kv copper UD cable. Three quotations were received. Electric The purchase of Copper Underground Distribution Cable from Graybar Electric Company for a total delivered price of $17,644.75, was confirmed. 12. City Council directed staff to solicit proposals from qualified law firms to Bartkiewicz represent the City of Azusa Water Division in its water resource plam,ing and Kronick & acquisition. Staff, with the assistance of the City Attorney distributed sia: Request Shannahan for Qualifications to specialized law firms. Three law firms re..,ponded. Atty for Water Authorization was given to the firm of Bartkiewicz Kronick & Shawaahan to Division perform legal tasks on behalf of the City of Azusa Water Division. 12/19/94 PAGE THREE 13. The Agreements between the City of Azusa and the Cities of Banning and Colton Enabling agmts will facilitate any future short-term transactions between the parties. Said Cities of Banning Agreements enable Azusa to enter into short-term selling and purchasing of firm and Colton and non-firm energy, firm capacity, and transmission services to/from the Cities of Banning and Colton and therefore provide the opportunity for the Cities to utilize their existing electric power resources more effectively and ef"iciently. The Agreements do not commit Azusa to make any purchase at this tine. The ' Agreements were approved and their execution were authorized. Further, the Director of Utilities was delegated authority to enter into future transactions that arise under the Agreements. 14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 15. 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-C172 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Special Call Items Councilmember Madrid congratulated the many employees who received step increases Congrats to City or permanent status. It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Employees Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 8. Human Resources Action Items were Approved as follows: ' EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res. RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE J. Helvey, Office Spec II Step 2 12/08/94 B. Tang, Mgr IRP Perm/Stat 12/06/94 S. Gowan, Wtr Util Wkr Step 4 12/06/94 el 31,10A W;Loj lei I None. A IM111 I Lei► Councilmember Hardison expressed concerns regarding the purchase of the Pentium Hardison Micro Computers. concerns Finance Director Craig assured him that the four Intel computers that will be purchased Dir of Fin will have the correct proper chip. response It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison Purchase of and unanimously carried by roll call to award the purchase of four Pentiu:a micro four micro computers to let Research Laboratories Inc., for a total delivered price of $24,399.56. computers/ Jet Research Laboratories, 12/19/94 PAGE FOUR Inc. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as CONVENED AT 7:58 P.M. CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:07 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA ;°UBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Cncl reconvened IDA No Bus APFA No Bus Ord/Resos. Assembly Bill 1290, requires that both existing and new plans contain new AB1290/CRA Redevelopment Plan limits which must be within the maximum limits contained in the Plan Limits Bill: 1) A time to incur debt, 2) A time limit on the effectiveness of the Plan, 3) A time limit on repayment of debt. The following Ordinances were adopted: Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord No.94-018 AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CENTRAL BUSINESS Central Bus Dist. DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO IMPOSE NEW PLAN LIMITS. '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: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. No. 94-019 AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE RANCH CENTER Ranch Center REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO IMPOSE NEW PLAN LIMITS. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vole of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NAitANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. No. 94-020 AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE WEST END West End REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO IMPOSE NEW PLAN LIMITS. 12/19/94 PAGE FIVE Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vuie of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ' ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed Council advising that the City's I ranchise Administrative with Crown Cable Company is ending on January 5, 1995 and that there is a need to Analyst/Cable extend it for 90 days in order for staff to continue negotiations with Crown Cable for Franchise a new contract for cable service. extension Discussion was held between Council and Ms. Dadaian regarding the many canplaints Discussion received from residents relating to the bad service provided by Crown Cable Television, the feasibility of proposals from other cable companies, the current cable systems and its outdated equipment, the problems that could arise if the franchise is not extended, and suggestions on how to obtain results from cable. Ms. Dadaian advised that a workshop will be held in March, 1995, to discuss the Crown Cable Franchise. It was consensus of Council that a strongly worded letter be prepared and sent to Crown Request for report Cable advising that the ninety day extension approval does not guarantee City will from Cable continue with Crown Cable; further, Council would like to see a report on the problems with cable and how they are going to remedy them. 'Mayor Alexander offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY AZUSA, Urg Ord 94-021 CALIFORNIA, EXTENDING THE EXISTING FRANCHISE OF CROWN MEDIA Franchise FOR 90 DAYS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Extension Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Urgency Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NARANJO NONE Scheduled Items CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Marcus James Eminhizer for Cont Public Nuis abatement of cost for 918 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa. Appeal/Eminhizer 'Chief of Police Nelson addressed the Hearing stating that a number of issties were COP Nelson researched regarding the clean-up of the clandestine laboratory at the above mentioned comments address. He advised that the hazardous waste bill contained a clerical error of $1,392.00 and the City will be refunded by that amount. He referred to the supplemental report and advised that even though after January 1, 1995, the Lurden to pay clean up and disposal costs related to drug lab hazardous waste will be on the State of California, but on a funds are available basis. 12/19/94 PAGE SIX After further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Hrg closed Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried to close the Appeal Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo wid carried Appeal Granted by roll call to grant the appeal. Councilmember Beebe dissenting. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:42 P.M. ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:03 P.M. RATE ADJUSTMENT - ELECTRIC SYSTEM Every fiscal year the Utility Department performs a thorough examination of its operating and capital assets cost vis-a-vis the revenue it derives from the rates is charges to provide electricity to consumers throughout Azusa. Through strong entrel:" eneurial efforts, it has been exactly twelve years since Council raised electric rates. however, Azusa is at a juncture where a modest rate increase implemented now would make Azusa more competitive in the business world and would save a much largei amount in the future. Recess Reconvened Electric System rate adjustment Director of Finance Craig addressed Council and audience providing a presentation with Dir of Fin graphs of the Federal, State, and City's financial outlook and avenues employed in presentation dealing with the difficulties encountered with loss of State funding and declining income. Utilities Director Hsu addressed Council and audience presenting an overview of the Utilities Dir Utility industry and the benefits of Municipal Utilities. He advised of the extensive comments power supply contract agencies the City has, comparison of typical electric bills; he addressed revenue, and expenses projections, the needed adjustments and the rationale behind them. Director of Finance Craig readdressed the issue advising that the increase in the Electric Dir of Fin rate would amount to a $3.00 increase in the monthly bill and advised of the exemptions comments which were: 62 years of age on or before June 30, 1994, certified handicapped persons, low income and also persons qualifying under section 501 of the internal revenue code. After Council comments, Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 94-C174 AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF ELECTRIC RATES AND CHARGES AND Electric Rate AMENDING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA Adjustments LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vete of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE MADRID, ALEXANDER NONE Oth Bus/Cncl None. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:34 P.M. convene jointly 12/19/94 PAGE SEVEN An item of subsequent need arose, it was moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, Item of subsequent seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call to need/Personnel agendize it. It related to a personnel matter for Closed Session. matter Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Aiexander Closed Session and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8), Michael and William Allen, Trust, 636 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa. Personnel matter (Gov. Code Sec. 64957) Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), Gomez v. City of Azusa, and City of Azusa v. Southern California Edison. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:35 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT 11:12 P.M. Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Councilmember" Director Michael and Naranjo and carried by roll call that authorization be given to staff to proceed relating William Allen to real property negotiations of Michael and William Allen, Trust, on the terms as Trust/auth to outlined in Closed Session. Mayor/Chairman Alexander dissenting. proceed THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 11:13 P.M. CRA adjourn Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and Personnel request unanimously carried by roll call to approve personnel request as stipulated in Closed approved Session. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Continue Nego- unanimously carried by roll call to continue negotiations with Southern California tiation w/SCE Edison as stipulated in Closed Session. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Authorize unanimously carried by roll call to authorize settlement of claim Gomez v. City of Settlement Azusa on the terms stipulated in Closed Session. Gomez v. City Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Adjourn carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:16 P.M. ' CI Y LER NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C1. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-01. 12/19/94 PAGE EIGHT