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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 6, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 6, 1995 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time to 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 PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: _' M01ki-D1908 MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER HARDISON Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Interim City Attorney Barbosa, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Nelson, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu; Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Maghsoudi, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mrs. June Hart introduced contestants for the Miss Azusa Pageant who were as follows: Intro Contestants Marla Solem, Dana Smith, Mary Rose Timmons, and Lee Ann Roach. Mrs. hart Miss Azusa thanked Council for its support of the Pageant and announced that it will Le held on Pageant Saturday, February 11, 1995, at Citrus College at 8PM and that the price is $5. Pub Part. Ms. Nancy Stuve, District Manager of the Gas Company addressed Council and N. Stuve . introduced herself as the new representative. Rep Gas Co. Mr. Gary George, Public Affairs Manager of GTE Telephone Operation addressed G. George Council and introduced himself as the new representative. Rep. GTE Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding political promises. R. Legault Cncl Rpts Councilmember Naranjo congratulated Finance Director Craig and his staff foi receiving Naranjo the Award for Excellence in Accounting. Councilmember Beebe announced the new counter hours for the Building Department Beebe which have been increased, they are: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through'fhursday. Mayor Alexander announced open enrollment for the position of Police Officer Trainee Alexander with a salary range of $3,204 - $3,867, applications can be obtained in C:e Human Resources Department through February 9, 1995. Councilmember Madrid displayed two character mugs that are being produced at a Madrid business in Azusa called Artist Screening, and advised that they are being used for promotion at Burger King. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* GI -12, G-3, 1carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-3, G-8, and G-9, which were G-8 & G-9, considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Mayor Alexander abstained Spec Call - from G4. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of January 17, 1995, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95 -CIO APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 Bdgt trnfrs PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 4. Plans and specifications for "Concrete Improvements" is a federally funded project Plans & Specs through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) as administered by Los Concrete Angeles County. The "Student Safety Sidewalk Improvements" will be sidewalk Improvements construction on Angeleno Avenue from Sixth Street to Fourth Street (from Fifth to Fourth on the east side only) and on Fifth (north side only), Fourth, and Third Streets between Angeleno and San Gabriel Avenues. The plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. 11, The Water Division prepared specifications for a Zieman Model 2660 - Beavertail, Specs/trailer Ramp Trailer Tagalong - Deck Over Wheels, for transporting the Division backhoe. Water Div. The specifications were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C 11, WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING PURCHASE OF Waive formal TWO TRANSFORMERS TO WESCO UTILITY SALES OF ANAHEIM, bid/transformers CALIFORNIA. 7. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on January 30, 1995, for the Bid Open furnishing of color plotter and digitizers, equipment used in computer aided Plotter & Digi - drafting. Three bids were received. The contract was awarded separately to the tizers/Dieterich- lowest bidders for the plotter to Dieterich-Post Company in the araount of Post & Disco $7,195.00 and for the digitizers to Disco Print Incorporated in the amount of Print Inc. $610.74. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call �10. On January 17, 1995, Council adopted Resolution No. 95-C6, which gave the Purchase copper Purchasing Officer the authority to seek written quotations and to purchase 10,000 cable/Pirelli feet of 15 kv copper Ud cable in a larger size that the cable purchased in December, Cable Corp. 1994. Five written quotations were received. The purchase of the cable ;o Pirelli Cable Corporation for a total price of $21,758.25, was confirmed. 02/06/9 PAGE TWO 11. The City Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 1995, 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-C12 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. ,SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Beebe addressed item regarding agreement with Los Angeles County requesting that in the future, when negotiating County projects, staff oversee type of work being performed as well as the condition that the streets are left in during and after the project. It was then moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously* carried by roll call that the agreement between Azusa and Los Angeles County to construct Todd Avenue Storm Drain be approved and that its execution be authorized. Lengthy discussion was held regarding request to retain Patrell Engineering Group to prepare plans and specifications for interior renovation of the Transit Facility. Councilmember Beebe requested costs for the entire project rather than approving items in a piecemeal fashion. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to table the item until next Council meeting. Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for Step increase/permanent status, welcomed new appointment and bade farewell to employee leaving City employment. ,It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Bebe and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve Human Resource Action Items. 8. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Special Call Items Todd Ave Storm Drain (appvd) Transit Facility Renovation (tabled) Congrats to City employees EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res. RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE K. Mingle, Lib Assist. Step 5 01/19/95 J. Velasco, Lib Assist. PermStat/2 01/11/95 E. Wanstrath, Acct Spec. PermStat/2 01/04/95 K. Godbey, Wtr Util Wkr PermStat/2 01/19/95 J. Kimes, Police Officer, effective March 7, 1995. S. Santiago, Senior Librarian, effective February 1, 1995. J. Crawford, Police Officer, effective December 25, 1994. 02/06/95 PAGE THREE THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Cncl/CRA AGENCY AT 8:07 P.M. convene jointly On December 16, 1991, the Agency entered into an Owner Participation Agreement with OPA/Andrews Arthur and Bernadine Andrews. The Agency now desires to terminate and rescind the Agreement. Councilmember Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RESCINDING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ARTHUR AND BERNADINE ANDREWS". Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON Director Madrid offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RESCINDING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED "OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ARTHUR AND 'BERNADINE ANDREWS". Moved by Director Madrid, seconded by Director Naranjo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: HARDISON Res 95-C13 Rescind OPA Andrews Res. 95-R5 Rescind OPA Andrews It was consensus of Council/Directors that item regarding City Attor.iey and RFP's Legal Redevelopment Agency Legal Services Request for Proposals be referred to Closed Svs/Clsd Sess Session. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess CONVENED AT 8:00 P.M. CRA cont. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:10 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. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No Bus FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCE/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos. None. None. 02/06/95 PAGE FOUR --0 -U- IF Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed Statement of Community Cont Pub Hrg Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds. CDBG 1995-96 Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed (lie Hearing stating that the L.A. County Community Development Commission had just informed him that the figure for the 21st Year CDBG program had been increased to $748,181 and based on that figure as well as the suggested $30,000 reallocation of a handicap program lie recommended (lie following improvements to the CDBG proposed projects for 1995-96: 1) Add $10,733 to the Neighborhood Clean-up Program, making it a total of $25,000, 2) Add $5,000 to Services for Independent Living (SOIL) for the Handicapped Referral Program, making it $10,000, 3) Add $30,000 for contingation of an after-school recreation program, 4) Add $100,832 to Housing Rehabilitation, making it $140,000, and 5) Add $14,970 plus an additional $3,036 from prior years to the Administration Program. CDBG Recommended Uses Councilmember Naranjo addressed the Bearing suggesting that funds be set aside for Proposed Police Police Department services such as the clean up of clandestine laboratories. Services Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and Hrg clsd unanimously* carried by roll call to close the Bearing. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and $25,000 unanimously* carried by roll call that $25,000 be set aside for police services. Police Svs Discussion was between Councilmembers and staff regarding the $30,000 of CDBG '(1994-95) and that the purpose of the project was to provide $1,999 commercial grants to small business owners for handicapped access improvements. After six months, there was no activity for the project. Staff proposed to delete the Handicapped Access Grant Project No. D94035 from the CDBG 20th Program Year (1994-95), and put the funds of $30,000 into contingency. It was noted that the Architectural Barriers Commission had advised that there is a need for handicapped access ramps within the City. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmembcr Madrid and unanimously* carried by roll call that $10,000 in CDBG funds be allocated for the installation of ten handicapped access ramps within the City. The funds are to be taken from Housing Rehabilitation Program, Facade Improvement Program and Tenant Loan Program, in equal parts. Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: Discussion Change to CDBG Use/1-landicapped Access Grant $10,000 Handicapped ramps A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING Res. 95-C14 THE STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND CDBG Uses SELECTING PROJECTS FOR FUNDING FOR TIIE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1995-96 BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON 02/06/95 PAGE FIVE Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING Res. 95-CI5 THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY Change to DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR FISCAL Stmt of Use YEAR 1994-95. 1994-95 fy 'Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON PUBLIC HEARING - on the deletion of Route 39, Azusa and San Gabriel Avenues, Pub Hrg/Delete from the State Highway system and accepting the jurisdiction of the same within Azusa Highway 39 corporate boundaries. 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on January 23, 1995 and in the Azusa Herald on January 19, 1995. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Hrg Cont to carried by roll call to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of February 21, 1995. 2/21/95 PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed new Chapter 60 in the Azusa Municipal Code Pub Iirg New ' entitled "Storm Drain and Urban Runoff Pollution". Chapter AMC The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said IIearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 19, 1995. City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed the Hearing stating that the proposed new Chapter City Engr 60, amending the Azusa Municipal Code entitled, "Storm Water and Urban Runoff Abbaszadeh Pollution" is being submitted in response to the Federal Mandate stipulated in the 1987 comments reauthorization of the Clean Water Act. He stated that the City along with all other municipalities are being required to adopt requisite legal authority to regulate illegal discharges and illicit disposal of polluting materials into the storm drain system. The storm drain system consists of storm drain lines, catch basins, curbs, gutters and sidewalks and streets and alleys. He addressed four main issue in combating storm water pollution in Azusa which consisted of illicit discharges and connections, construction sites, industrial sites, and penalties and fee for non-compliance. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the City's need to Discussion comply with the ordinance, technical violations such as water running down street, the fact of addressing the pollutant, using a reasonable approach when regulating the ordinance. Other components of the proposed ordinance consist of public relations, public education, and public outreach programs that will be created in the future. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Mayor Alexander and ur,.mimously Hrg clsd carried by roll call to close the Hearing. 02/06/95 PAGE SIX Additional discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the proposed Discussion ordinance, monitoring system, county and city responsibility when violations occur and the fact that the City will handle issues as a nuisance matter. Mayor Alexander offered an Ordinance for introduction entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 1st Rdg Ord CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF Storm Water POLLUTION PREVENTION CONTROLS. & Urban Runoff prevention cntrls Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and unanimously* carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. PUBLIC HEARING - on an appeal of Planning Commission decision regarding Annual Pub Hrg Appeal Review of Azusa Rock Quarry Operation. PC decision Azusa Rock The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Quarry publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 19, 1995. Iirg open Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously* Continued to carried by roll call to continue the Public Hearing to February 21, 1995. 2/21/95 None. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:57 P.M. Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, 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), Richard Hernandez, 116-134 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702. Personnel (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), Personnel Matter. Litigation or Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9), City of Azusa v. Infilco Degremont Incorporated. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:58 P.M. Oth Bus/Cncl None Cncl/CRA convene jointly Closed Session Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT 10:09 P.M. Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe and unanimously* carried by roll call that agreement with Infilco Degremont be approved for described work at a price not to exceed $572,000. Moved by Councilmember/Director Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe and carried* by roll call to authorize staff to proceed with real property negotiations regarding the property at 116-134 East Foothill Boulevard, Richard Hernandez, on the terms outlined in closed session. Mayor/Chairman Alexander abstaining. 02/06/95 PAGE SEVEN Agmt w/Infilco Degremont Real Prop Neg. t16-134 East Foothill Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Naranjo RFP's City and carried* by roll call to approve the request to send out Request For Proposals for. Attorney/CRA City Attorney and Redevelopment Agency Legal Services, with specified exclusions. Legal Svs Councilmember/Director Madrid dissenting. Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Beebe Adjourn to and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, February 13, 1995, at 6:30 2/13/95, 6:30pm p.m., to the Library Auditorium, in order to conduct Mid -Year review. Lib Aud TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:11 P.M. iNEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C16. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-01. * Indicates Councilmember Hardison absent. 02/06/95 PAGE EIGHT