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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 5, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 - 7:30 P.M. Ie City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time n 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: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Chief Nelson, Captain Broderick, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Manager of the Water Division Bowcock, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. ICEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Mr. Ed Beers, Plant Manager for Miller Proc Miller Brewing Company, in appreciation for company support of the City and the Community. Brewing Co. The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Director of Community Services Joe Proc National Guarrera proclaiming the week of May 27th through June 4, 1995, as "National Aquatic Aquatic Week Week" in the City of Azusa. Mr. Guarrera announced that June 24, 1995, will be the first day of swimming at the pool for the season and that it will be free. Certificates of Recognition to three students of the Azusa Unified School District for their outstanding accomplishment in receiving top honors in district competition for the annual spelling bee. The winners are as follows: Malissa Alford - First Place - Center Middle School, Matthew Valenzuela - Second Place - Slauson Middle School, and Elvira Guzman - Third Place - Center Middle School. Certificates of Recognition were also awarded to their teachers/coaches, they are as follows: Ms. Peggy Hill, Ms. Dixie Major, and Ms. Mary Moore. Cert of Recog. M. Alford, M. Valenzuela, E. Guzman P. Hill, D. Major, & M. Moore Public Part. Mr. Ray Zavala of the Saint Frances of Rome Citrus Festival Committee, addressed R. Zavala Council requesting that City employees be allowed to deliver booths, stages and benches comments for the festival. It was consensus of Council that the City Administrator take appropriate action to insure City Admin that the booths, stages and benches are delivered as in the past. directed Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his concern regarding the negative press R. Legault about the City of Azusa. He suggested informing the newspaper about the new Light and comments Water Building and other positive City news. itr. Sal Pedregon addressed Council expressing his opposition to the use of alcohol, S. Pedregon rnography and gambling. comments Mr. Wes Kloepfer addressed Council commending them for their productiveness as well W. Kloepfer as their politeness when dealing with City issues. He also congratulated City Clerk comments Adolph A. Solis for the excellent proclamations he produces. He invited Councilmembers to review the current contents of the book he is writing about Azusa and warned of possible future requests for funds to publish it. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF Cncl/Staff/Rets Captain. Broderick of the Azusa Police Department addressed Council providing an update Capt. Broderick on the status of the problems that occurred at the apartments on 8th Street. He detailed update re: steps taken by the City starting with the Public Works department who cleared the area apartments on of debris, Code Enforcement conducted inspections on approximately 30 apartments as 8th Street well as the exterior and landscaping, the formation of two neighborhood watch groups, vehicles impounded, tickets issued; problems were narrowed down to five troubled apartments, private security guards were obtained, and managers will be instructed on how to look for trouble tenants. Ann Tillery, tenant, addressed Council reporting the positive results that have occurred A. Tillery Fx the area of the 8th Street apartments since the City has got involved in the matter. She comments pressed her appreciation and also requested that the security guard remain at the site. Councilmember Beebe reminded audience that applications for City Boards and Beebe Commission can be obtained at the City Administrator's Office until June 30, 1995. She City Brds/ also advised that she and Councilmember Hardison attended the 1995 Academic Olympiad attendance and that the schools placed in the following order: Powell, Mountain View, Dalton and Academic Magnolia. Olympiad Councilmember Madrid announced the successful fundraising event of the Azusa Youth Madrid/AYP Program and that there will be free swim at the Azusa Aquatic Center on June 24, 1995, & Free Swim from Ipm to 4pm. The CONSENT CALEND consisting of Items 1 through 9 was approved by motion Consent Cal. of Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously 1-9, Item G-8 carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-8, which was considered under Spec Call the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 15, 1995 were approved as written. Min appvd '2. The schedule A to the Flexible Benefits Plan has been amended to show the new monthly City contribution for each eligible employee together with new rates for Health Insurance and detailing all other insurance options available under the Plan. The following Resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C68 ADOPTING THE AMENDMENT TO SCHEDULE OF THE IRS SECTION 125 Amend Schedule FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1995. A Flex Plan 06/05/95 PAGE TWO 3. AAJ Incorporated completed the Sierra Madre Reservoir Site Improvements & Notice of Comp Pump Station Remodel Project and the project has been inspected and approved by AAJ, Inc. Sierra the Water and Engineering Divisions. The project was accepted as complete; the Madre Reservoir Notice of Completion was approved and its execution and recordation were Site Impvmts authorized. 4. In October 1993, Council authorized a contract with Montgomery Watson to Add'1 appropria- ' develop a comprehensive water system master plan. Due to the acquisition of tion to Agmt w/ Azusa Valley Water Company, the size and scope of the project increased and the Montgomery balance of the contract is now due and payable. Authorization was given for an Watson additional appropriation of $81,900 for the project. 5. The Texaco Station located at 803 West Arrow Highway is now being required to Agmt w/ Lambco obtain service from our utility and an underground service line extension to the Engineering, Inc. customer is required to be installed immediately. Three quotes were received. In Underground view of the limited time element, formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant Elect conduits to the Azusa Municipal Code, and the contract was awarded to Lambco Engineering, Inc., and its execution was authorized. 6. The construction of the Light and Water Administration Facility has been completed Notice of Comp and Certification of Occupancy issued by Building Division was effective May 22, Light & Water 1995. The project was declared complete and the City Clerk was directed to file the Admin Facility appropriate Notice of Completion. 7. The Public Works Department was given authorization to submit an application for Adopt -A -Highway the Adopt -A -Highway Program for litter removal on the 210 Freeway from Azusa Program/litter Avenue east into Glendora to Sunflower Avenues. removal 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 9. 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-C69 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for Step increase/permanent Congrats to City status, bade farewell to persons leaving city employment. It was then moved by employees Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resource Action Items. 8. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res. RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items NAME STATUS EFFECT J. Kirstenpfad, Pol Officer Step 4 05/19/95 J. Sandoval, Pol Officer Step 2 05/13/95 W. Spires, Pot Officer Step 4 04/11/95 R. Schmidt, Pol Officer Step 5 05/03/95 M. Criswell, Wtr Util Wkr PermStat/2 05/11/95 06/05/95 PAGE THREE None. SEPARATIONS ' A. Bragg, Community Improvement Inspector, effective 06/01/95. J. Lopez, Jailer, effective 05/15/95. /_ `_ ' I_ ►.I - THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA JOINTLY AT 8:18 P.M. convene jntly On October 3, 1994, the Council/Board approved a $2,000,000 loan to the Agency from Revised loan the Light Fund for retention of the Jeep/Chrysler auto dealership. On June 15, 1992, the agmts btwn CRA Council /Board approved a $2,300,000 loan to the Agency from the Light Fund for the & Light Dept. acquisition of the Harlan Lee (Casden) site. At this time, it is necessary to clarify and correct certain terms and conditions of these loans. Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed Boardmembers advising that the loan CRA Dir relating to the Jeep/Chrysler auto dealership needs to conform to the Owner Participation comments Agreement and the term of the loan will increase from 10 years to 15 years. He also advised that the loan relating to Harlan Lee will be refinanced decreasing the interest rate Wrom 9% to 6% and will extend the length of years from 10 years to 25 years. The ollowing resolutions were presented and adopted: Director Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-R30 REQUESTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PURPOSES OF THE Request loan MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Director Beebe, seconded by Director Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: DIRECTORS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C70 AUTHORIZING REVISING LOANS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED revising loan fEDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. oved by Councilmember Beebe, 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 06/05/95 PAGE FOUR MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE ALEXANDER NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/ CONTINUED AT 8:21 P.M. CRA cont. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:23 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 PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: Cncl reconvened IDA No Bus APFA No Bus Ord Spec/Resos AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Ord No. 95-011 SECTION 2-387 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE DECREASING THE NUMBER Decrease M mbrs OF MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK Cult & Hist COMMISSION FROM ELEVEN MEMBERS TO NINE MEMBERS. Landmark Comm Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and unanimously Item L-2/Prop carried by roll call that Item L-2, proposed ordinance relating to amendment to PERS Ord re: PERS Contract be continued to the meeting of June 19, 1995. cont 6/19/95 Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Item L-3 re: carried by roll call that Item L-3, relating to Western Disposal, Inc., rate increase for Western Disposal residential refuse, be continued to the July 17, 1995 meeting. cont 7/17/95 _�3.�1_ J__1►- 1_ 1►Y11 \Y__1� / __ � tJt I _ �,.1�__► 1' jz Pursuant to direction from the City Council on May 1, 1995 initiating proceedings for the annual assessments for the City of Azusa Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 and for the City Wide Fire Suppression Benefit District, the Engineer's reports for both Assessment Districts were presented and approved. '06/05/95 PAGE FIVE Resolutions of Intention Land- scaping & Lighting & Fire Suppression Benefit & Engr's reports I Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS WITHIN "CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE)" FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR PUBLIC ifEARING AND HEARING OBJECTIONS THEREON. oved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:. HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITYWIDE "FIRE SUPPRESSION BENEFIT" ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER TOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: Res. 95-C71 Intention to collect Community Maintenance Fee Pub Mtg 7/17 Pub Hrg 8/7 Res. 95-C72 Intention to collect Fire Assessment Fee Pub Mtg 7/17 Pub Hrg 8/7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 95-C73 CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING, FOR THE PURPOSES OF REVIEW, THE FCC FORM Re: Cable TV 394 SUBMITTED BY CCT, INC. RELATING TO A FRANCHISE TRANSFER AND PRESCRIBING CERTAIN PROCEDURES RELATING THERETO. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE �141-umlllj Scheduled Items SPUBLIC- to adopt a Resolution approving Appropriation Amendments for Pub Hrg/appro- Fiscal Year 1994-95. priation amend 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 May 26, 1995. 06/05/95 PAGE SIX Director of Finance Craig addressed the Hearing stating that a Public Hearing is required Dir of Fin when budget transfer amounting to over one million dollars occurs. He advised that the comments affected funds are as follows: Police User Fee, $22,000, Police drug reserve, $4,900, Donations to the Library, ($4,500), and Light resales $3,181,000, for a net amount of $3,203,000. Testimony was solicited, but none was received relating to the Public Hearing. Testimony Mr. Francisco Iniguez, resident at the apartments located at 601 E. 8th Street, addressed F. Iniguez Council expressing his opinion regarding other residents of the apartments. comments Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and unanimously Hrg clsd 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 APPROVING Res. 95-C74 APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1994-95 PURSUANT TO bdgt trnfrs SECTION '2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Ms. Cynthia Martinez, resident of the apartments at 601 E. 8th Street, addressed Council expressing her problems relating to another resident at the complex. PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - for the property located at 1038 North San Gabriel Pub Nuis Appl Avenue, Juan M. & Silvia C. Saenz. Saenz The City Clerk advised that there is a written request from the appellant that the Hearing City Clerk be continued as they are out of the State. advised Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Pub Nuis cont. unanimously carried by roll call to continue the Public Nuisance Appeal to the July 3, to 7/3/95 mtg. 1995 Council meeting. Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously Beebe alternate carried by roll call that Councilmember Beebe be assigned as alternate representative for to COG the City of Azusa to the San Gabriel Valley Councils of Governments. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Proc for K-9 ,carried by roll call that a proclamation be prepared for outgoing K-9 Handler Officer Handler Mark Walters. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONVENED TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 8:42 P.M. CRA convened Moved by Director Beebe, seconded by Chairman Alexander and unanimously carried by Closed Session roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: 06/05/95 PAGE SEVEN Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Nathan S. Krems and Alan D. Real Prop Negot. Shulman, Trustees of the Trust of Helen G. Krems, 587-647 East Foothill Boulevard, Krems Prop. Azusa, California. Recess TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:43 P.M. Reconvened THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 9:39 P.M. City Attorney Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed City Atty Session. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY TO ADJOURN. jointly Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander Adjourn to and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at 6:30 6/7/95 6:30 p.m. p.m., at the City Library Auditorium, in order to conduct a Budget Workshop. Lib Aud TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 P.M. CITY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C75. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-012 06/05/95 PAGE EIGHT