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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 3, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1995 - 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 Richard Arebalo of the Azusa Tabernacle Invocation Church. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Captain Broderick, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, Office Specialist Ramirez. CEREMONIAL The entire Council presented a plaque to Mr. Edward W. Shore, certifying that he is represented in the 1993-94 edition of Who's Who Among American High School Students and also a plaque from Council congratulating him for his many high honors and achievements. Councilmember Madrid thanked him for his involvement with the Sister City Program as Treasurer. Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Presentation of Plaques to E. Shore Mr. Edward W. Shore addressed Council and audience expressing his thanks and E. Shore appreciation for the plaques. comments Mr. Wes Kloepfer addressed Council praising them for the good job they have been doing as a Council. He then announced that there is a lack of photographs taken during the City's early history. He requested that anyone with knowledge of or who possess photographs of early Azusa, would let him borrow them to include in the history book he is currently writing about Azusa. He mentioned the names of Cornell Smith and 'Donell Spencer, and advised that their families might have negatives of photogr:�phs they had taken. He also suggested that when storing current photographs of the City, they should be stored in a central place. He was advised that staff would research i, a matter and get back to him. He also requested an update of the grocery cart problems He was advised staff would come back with a status report on that matter as well. Pub Part. W. Kloepfer continents Councilmember Beebe addressed Council and audience recognizing R.E. Blewett Company as they were featured in Baldy View Bulletin as Builder of the Year. They are currently building homes on Cerritos in the City of Azusa. Mayor Alexander announced that the two float builders, Fiesta Parade Floats and Float Master, won a total of eight awards in the 106th Tournament of Roses Parade on January 2, 1995. He advised that approximately 2,250 volunteers came to the City of Azusa during the week prior to the parade to work on the floats. He also announced the winning floats that were created in the City of Azusa. He then thanked his colleagues for working with him as a professional Council. Rpts from Cncl Beebe comments Alexander comments Discussion was held regarding the feasibility of Azusa building a float for a future Rose Discussion Parade. City Administrator Garcia advised that Azusa had considered submitting Rose Parade applications in the past but found that it would be costly. He suggested he could research Floats the possibility and report back to Council.. Councilmember Madrid announced the upcoming Miss Azusa Pageant stating that Madrid applications are being accepted at the Chamber of Commerce. She stated that the Pageant Miss Azusa is open to young women between the ages of seventeen and twenty-four that either live Pageant or attend school in the City of Azusa. She advised that the winners would receive scholarship that the City supports. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously carried appvd, G-5, by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-5 and G-7, which were considered under & G-7, Special the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Item G-5 was referred to Closed Session. Call 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 1994, were approved as Min appvd written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95 -CI APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 Appropriation PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.04.050 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. amendments 3. AAJ, Inc. has completed the sewer line at the new transit site in accordance with Notice of Comp the plans and specifications. The project was accepted as complete; the Notice of AAJ, Inc. Completion was approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. 4. The Department of Children & Family Services has established the Family Preservation Program, a coordinated community response to protect children, strengthen families and promote public safety and welfare within the State. Approval was given to authorize staff to join with South EI Monte, EI Monte and Baldwin Park for the purpose of taking part in the Department of Children & Family Services, Family Preservation Program and authorization was given to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. REFERRED TO CLOSED SESSION. Family Preser- vation Program Closed Sess The new Light & Water Administrative Facility requires some additional furniture RFP Office for office areas and conference rooms. Infor-Com Business Products assisted the Furniture Department in writing the RFP for the furniture procurement. The RFP was New L&W approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. bldg 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 01/03/9 PAGE TWO Special Call 8. The Water Division has prepared plans, specifications and contract documents for demolition of Reservoir No. 1 Pump Station Facilities and Site Improvements. The pump station facilities were constructed in the 1930's and have become obsolete with the construction of the Reservoir No. 7 pump station facilities. The planned site improvements will make the property much more attractive and better suited for a residential neighborhood. The plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. 19. On December 20, 1994, the City Clerk opened bids for Telecommunications Cabling & Overhead paging Systems for the Light & Water administrative facility. however, the City Clerk determined that the sole bid received was invalid due to several major irregularities. Due to the critical nature of the building construction time line, staff solicited informal (unsealed) bids from qualified vendors. Formal bidding procedures were waived, pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code, and the contract was awarded to AT&T in the amount of $52,970.00, plus applicable taxes, delivery charges and minor additions and deletions that may arise in the course of installation. Further, authorization was given to the Purchasing Officer to sign the various documents that are necessary to effectuate the installation. The following Resolution was adopted: Plans & specs . Demolition of Reservoir No. I Pump Station facilities Bid Open Telecommuni- cations & Over- head paging system A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C2 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING INSTALLATION Waive formal OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING & OVERHEAD PAGING SYSTEMS bid procedures FOR THE LIGHT & WATER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITY TO THE award bid to AMERICAN TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY. AT&T 10. Azusa Pacific University held a concert on December 31, 1994, designed to provide Waive fees for wholesome, Christian entertainment to youth from throughout our local APU/concert communities. The Police Department was assured that ample security and adult supervision would be available for the event. The entertainment permit fees were waived as requested by the Chief of Police. 11. The City Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 1994, was received and filed. Treas Rpt 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. 95-C3 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Spec Call Item G-5, approval of Contract for construction of Canyon Filtration Plant by Infilco Item G-5, 'Degremont, was referred to Closed Session for handling. Closed Sess Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employee listed for promotional appointment. It Congrats to was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and City employee unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resource Action Items. 01/03/95 PAGE THREE 7. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS RECOMMENDATIONS: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE None. NEW APPOINTMENTS None. J. Szabo, Water Utility Operator I/II, effective 1/18/95, pending phys exam. SEPARATIONS None. Human Res. Action Items THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/ CONVENED AT 8:00 P.M. CRA cont THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:02 P.M. Cncl reconvnd 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 FUBLIC APFA/no bus -JEINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. None. SCHEDULED ITEMS Ord/Spec Resos. None. Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives Pub Hrg/CDBG and Projected use of Funds. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Assistant City Clerk read the affidavit of Hrg open. proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on December 22, 1994. Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed the Hearing stating that the City has been allocated approximately $616,646 in Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 21st Year Program (1995-96 fiscal year). Further, that $243,085 will be set aside by the Community Development Commission for repayment of the Section 108 Loan which was previously granted to the City. He advised that the remaining money is available for funding new housing and community deveiopment projects. Further, that after input from Department Heads, the Economic Devciopment Advisory Committee and Council/Boardmember priorities, he is recommending eight out of fifteen programs listed in the staff report. Redevelopment Director comments Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony 01/03/95 PAGE FOUR Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding reasons for the Discussion selection of certain programs and the elimination of others. Discussion was held regarding the Senior Center Door Retrofit program, the Handyman program, Library State Grants, the Senior Referral Program, the Center for Independent Living program, and the possibility of running out of funding for programs as well as reprogramming programs. Councilmember Madrid advised that her interest include funding programs with activities Madrid for the youth of Azusa. comments Councilmember Naranjo questioned the possibility of utilizing CDBG funds to clean-up Naranjo meth labs. It does qualify under blight conditions of the City. comments After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Pub I-Irg Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Public continued to Hearing to the meeting of January 17, 1995, in order to receive a history of past funded 1/17/95 mtg. projects and to prioritize proposed projects to be funded by CDBG and also to find a methodology on how to evaluate projects, additionally, in order for Redevelopment Director to provide list of criteria for funding. An item of subsequent need arose, it was moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded Item of Subse- by Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to agendize item quent need regarding Planning Commission decision on the Azusa Rock Quarry Operation annual re: Azusa Rock review. Councilmember Madrid advised that she wished to appeal Planning Commission decision Madrid to to "Receive and File" Annual Report on Azusa Rock Quarry Operation. appeal After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Appeal fee Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call that the appeal fee be waived waived for Councilmember Madrid, in her appeal of Planning Commission decision to "Receive and Fite" Annual Review of Azusa Rock Quarry Operation. None Oth Bus/Cncl None. Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and Closes Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), City of Azusa v. Infilco Degremont Incorporated. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 5:30 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:30 P.M. Reconvened r 01/03/95 PAGE FIVE Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and unanimously Closes session carried by roll call to continue Closed Session item relating to potential litigation in City item re: Infilco of Azusa v. Infilco Degremont Incorporated, to the meeting of January 17, 1995. Degremont Inc. cont to 1/17/95 Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Adjourn to carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, January 9, 1995, at 6:30 p.m., to the Library 1/9/95/Work- Auditorium, in order to conduct a workshop on the City's Zoning Code. shop on Zoning Code TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:31 P.M. CI NEXT RESOLUTION NO. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 01/03/95 PAGE SIX 95-C4. 95-01.