HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 17, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 17, 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 Flag salute.
Call to Order
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Counciimember Beebe and unanimously Mtg dedicated
carried by roll call that the meeting be dedicated to retiring Chief of Police Byron Byron Nelson
Nelson.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Church. Invocation
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, Roll Call
BEEBE, ALEXANDER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Director of Finance Craig,
'Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of
Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Emergency
Services Coordinator Paine, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, City Treasurer
Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Ceremonial
Mayor Alexander administered the Oath of Office to new Chief of Police John Oath of Office to
Broderick. The entire Council offered congratulations the new Chief. J. Broderick COP
Chief of Police Broderick expressed his gratitude to Council for the appointment and J. Broderick
for its continued support. comments
City Administrator Garcia presented Chief of Police Broderick with his Uniform Badge Presentation of
and Flat Badge. Badges
The entire Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Roberto Arenas, Jaime Cert of Recog.
Calderon, and Susanna Vasquez of Azusa High School in honor of receiving students
scholarships from the Maintenance Superintendent's Association.
The entire Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Mrs. Christine Dennis of Cert of Recog.
IAzusa High School, Ms. Irene Esquivel of La Flor de Mexico, Miss Marrissa Herrera Women of
of Gladstone High School and Miss Susanna Vasquez of Azusa High School, in honor Achievement
of being recipients of awards presented at the Women of Achievement Leadership
Award Luncheon sponsored by the YWCA.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:47 P.M. Recess
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:03 P.M. Reconvened
Mayor Alexander announced that representatives of Congressman Mathew Martinez' Reps from
office, State Senator Hilda Solis' office and Assemblyman Martin Gallegos' office were Martinez, Solis, &
in attendance at the meeting and available to the public. Gallegos office
The entire Council presented proclamation to Mr. Timothy M. Dolan, Ms. Debra Procs to reps of
Welch, Mr. Kenneth Edwards, Ms. Rose Southall, and Ms. Nancy Virga, AT&T
representatives of AT&T in appreciation of their services to the City.
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Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding the Krems R. Legault
property. comments
City Administrator Garcia responded stating that staff is still negotiating a proposed City Admin
project with the property owner of the Krems property. response
Mrs. Peggy Martinez addressed Council providing members with a schedule of events P. Martinez
for the upcoming Sister City Youth Exchange. She also announced that the fund raising Sister City
car wash held on Saturday raised $250. comments
Mr. Sal Pedregon addressed Council requesting donations from the public for a S. Pedregon
proposed Youth Group Center. He advised that if people wished to donate money or comments
gifts to call (818) 812-7880.
Mrs. Betty Engle, Chairperson of the Architectural Barriers Commission, addressed B. Engle
Council presenting an update of the Commission. She also invited all to participate in ABC
Wheelchair Day.
Director of Community Services Guarrera addressed Council providing an update of the
Transit Site at 850 West 10th Street. He presented a plot plan that highlighted the
building, landscaping area and parking area. He presented a color chart, samples of
material proposed for the wall and a look of the roofing material. He then answered
questions posed by Councilmembers.
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve the conceptual plan and allow staff to
proceed with the architect and come back with final draft; further, to keep within the
budget for the project.
J. Guarrera
Update on Transit
Site.
Conceptual Plan
approved
Mr. Guarrera then announced the 2nd Annual Sand Castle Contest to be held at 2nd annual Sand
Gladstone Park on July 19th and 20th, from 4:30 p.m. till dusk. Further, he announced Castle Contest
that the Pony Baseball Program is doing very well this season.
Mr. John Paine, Emergency Services Coordinator, addressed Council presenting the
Cost Recovery Program as it relates to Emergency Hazard Abatement. He referenced
the Government Code sections that relate to declaration of nuisances and summary
abatement of nuisances, the Health and Safety Code section that relates to building or
places deemed nuisances subject to abatement, and the Azusa Municipal Code regarding
abatement of real property nuisances.
Discussion was held between Council and Staff regarding responsible parties in
clandestine laboratory arrests, cost recovery, the possibility of restitution, high cost
from hazardous material agency, options for landlords to seek restitution from tenants,
proposal to send letter to landlords referencing current laws and responsibilities, a
report on what options the city has to get reimbursed from suspect, procedures for a
clandestine lab incident and County involvement.
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J. Paine, Emer.
Svs. Coord.
Cost Recovery
Program/Emer
Hazard Abatement
Discussion
Councilmember Beebe announced the arrival of Circus Vargas on July 24th through the Beebe/Circus
27th, to be located adjacent to the Price Club building on Foothill Boulevard. Vargas
Mayor Alexander thanked Councilwoman Beebe for setting up the Water Board Forum Alexander/thanks
and announced that it was well attended. to Beebe
Councilmember Hardison expressed his concerns regarding the railroad crossing on Hardison
'Azusa Avenue. He stated that he met with MTA officials who advised that they will concerns re;
take steps to locate funding for repairs throughout the San Gabriel Valley and will RR
report back in two weeks. He then congratulated the Azusa High Class of 1965, who Crossing/Azusa
will be holding its thirty year class reunion at the Hotel Del Cornado in San Diego. For
further information contact Cheryl Van Ocker at (909) 624-6777 or Sherry Benshoff at
(818) 963-5667. .
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 12 was approved by Consent Cal.
motion of Councilmember Madrid seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously 1-12/ G-5, G-6 &
carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-5, G-6, and G-8, which were 0-8, Spec Call
considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 3, 1995, and the regular adjourned Min appvd
meeting of June 29, 1995, were approved as written.
2. The Public Works Department and the City of Duarte have once again negotiated Street Sweeping
the renewal of a twelve (12) month street sweeping contract for the 1995-96 fiscal City of Duarte
year. The contract was approved and its execution was authorized. appvd
3. The Recreation Division of the Community Services Department will be hosting Annual Holiday
the 4th Annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, December 2, 1995, at City Park Boutique 12/2/95
from 7: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The one day business license fee was waived and
authorization was given to use City Park for the event.
4. Specifications and contract documents for janitorial service for the Light and Specs janitorial
Water building were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for sys/L&W bldg.
bids.
5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
Spec Call
7. With the acquisition of The Azusa Valley Water Company, the City acquired 27 Assessment on
shares of common stock of the Covina Irrigating Co. (CIC). CIC recently Common shares
acquired additional pumping rights from the City of La Verne. In an effort to
avoid long-term interest charges, the Board of Directors of CIC has offered the
common shareholders the option of paying a one-time "loan" assessment of about
$218 per share for the purpose of retiring the debt. The payment of the "loan"
assessment of $218 per share on 27 shares of common stock was authorized,
subject to minor adjustments.
8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
9. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on July 10, 1995, for the Slauson Park
irrigation installation at Slauson Park. Three bids were received. The contract iffigation/Duke's
was awarded to Duke's Landscaping, low bidder, in the amount of $37,000. Landscaping
10. The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers the 108 Loan
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program to participating cities for specific project Guarantee
needs. Staff was authorized to move forward with the application of a Section 108 application
Loan to implement land acquisition of the 12 acre Krems site. A public hearing
has been set for August 7, 1995.
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11. Ms. Joyce Erving was appointed to the Architectural Barriers Commission. Res. 95-C89
J. Erving/ABC
12. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted
and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C87 &
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 95-C88
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants
Special Call Items
Councilmember Hardison requested clarification on item regarding the Industrial Hardison concerns
Technical Assistance Program. Industrial Assist.
Utilities Director Hsu responded stating that the City will be participating with other Hsu response
cities in a joint Power Agency of California (PAC), a Technical Assistance Program,
where consulting engineering firms would provide assistance to industrial customers.
Further, that this is a service to the community and the City will be charged by the
Agency.
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Industrial Tech -
carried by roll call to approve the Industrial Technical Assistance Program and approve nical Assistance
payment, upon invoice, to the Power Agency of California for technical assistance Program appvd
performed in Azusa service territory through the Program.
Councilmember Hardison requested clarification on item regarding advance buyout of Hardison concerns
a vehicle lease agreement. Lease/buyout
Utilities Director Hsu responded stating that the reason for buy out of the lease Hsu response
agreement is in order to save interest cost.
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Lease Agmt buyout
carried by roll call to authorize staff to buy out the Lease Agreement with General w/General Motors
Motor Acceptance Corporation with current balance of $12,126.52. Acceptance Corp.
Councilmember Madrid addressed Human Resources action items and congratulated Congrats to City
employees listed for permanent status/step increase, new appointments, and promotions. Employees
It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Mayor Alexander and
unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items.
8. Human Resources Action Items were Approved as follows: Human Resource
Action Items
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS
RECOMMENDATIONS:
NAM STATUS EFFECTIVE
R. Lemon, Engr Tech
L. Miller, Engr Assoc.
M. Gutierrez, Lib Ass't
S. Fleming, Pol Sgt.
S. Goggins, Mir Rdr
Step 5
07/01/95
Step 4
07/01/95
Step 5
07/01/95
Perm Stat/5
06/21/95
Step 4
07/05/95
M. Trivison, Senior Librarian, effective 7/18/95.
P. Sing -Wing Hoh, Police Officer Trainee, effective 7/18/95.
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J. Broderick, Chief of Police, effective 7/18/95.
M. Delano, Customer Service Rep III, effective 7/2/95.
M. Guadagnino, Customer Service Rep III, effective 7/2/95.
SEPARATIONS
' K. Redmile, Utility Financial Analyst, effective 7/22/95.
LEAVE REQUESTS
A. Hernandez, Police Records Specialist II, effective 7/10/95 through 7/20/95.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene
JOINTLY AT 9:23 P.M. jointly
Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos addressed CouncilBoardmembers stating that Redevelopment
Redevelopment Agency staff has been working with Azusa Foothill Partners (The Lee Project Manager
Group), Blewett Development, D&D Development and Van Daele Development on Forintos
master advertising signs to be located on two vacant Agency lots and one City lot. The Encroachment
signs will advertise new homes for sale in Azusa, site location, price and telephone Agmt for
number. The developers will pay all cost of installation, maintenance and insurance. Advertising Signs
He presented an Encroachment Agreement for Advertising Signs.
Discussion was held between Councilmembers/Directors and staff regarding temporary Discussion
signs, their regulation, the need for advertising, temporary sign permits, the proposed
agreement with the developers, location of the signs, illegal signs, research of other
areas for the signs, and types of signs.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Hardison, seconded by Councilmember/Director Encroachment
Madrid and unanimously carried by roll call to approve the Encroachment Agreement Agmt appvd
for Advertising Signs.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA
CONTINUED AT 9:35 P.M. continued
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:36 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.
'ORDIN NC S/CP . IA • RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos.
None. None.
Scheduled Items
PUBLIC NUISANCE APP •A • - for the property located at 406 North Alameda Pub Nuis Appeal
Avenue, Gregorio and Virginia Rios. 406 N. Alameda
Rios
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Chief of Police Broderick addressed the issue detailing the history of events that led to
the discovery of two separate incidents where clandestine laboratories were found at the
property address listed above. He advised that the cost for the clean-up of the labs
totaled a little over $6000 which, after a cost conferment Hearing, was charged to the
property owner, who is now appealing the decision.
Councilmembers expressed concerns regarding the lack of a list of hazardous materials
'that were hauled away. Emergency Coordinator Paine presented invoices relating to
both cases, which Councilmembers perused. They then presented questions regarding
the high cost of disposal and discussed the specific items as listed. Further discussion
was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding possible indemnification of the
City where the disposal of materials relate to the Superfind act, the wellbeing of the
children that were on the premises, the need for a reputable licensed hauler, lagtime for
notification to property owner and a way to contact property owner through Rental
Housing records.
COP Broderick
comments
Emergency Svs
Paine/comments
and discussion
Mr. Gregorio Rios, the appellant, addressed the issue detailing the events that led up G. Rios
to the Cost Conferment Hearing of which he is appealing. He then answered questions Appellant
posed by Councilmembers regarding the tenants, the Police Department actions, visits
to the property, a guest house on the property, the rent, and the need for more
immediate notification to the landlord.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, neighbor property owners addressed the issue expressing their Andrews
concerns regarding the property and owner. comments
After further discussion between Councilmembers and staff, it was moved by Discussion/
Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and carried by roll call to decision
approve the appeal with respect to staff time incurred in response to the abatement, and
to deny the appeal with respect to third party cost which included United Pumping and
Consolidated Waste Industries, which modifys the amount recoverable, subtracting
police services, and making the disposal cost the only amount recoverable from the
property owner. Councilmember Naranjo dissenting.
PUBLIC MEETING - to receive testimony regarding the annual assessments for the Pub Meeting
City of Azusa Landscape and Lighting Assessment District No. 1 (Community Landscaping &
Maintenance Fee), and for the Citywide Fire Suppression Benefit District, for fiscal Lighting & Fire
year 1995-96. Suppression
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue providing the proposed Com Dev Dir
increases in the Landscaping and Lighting District as follows: All residential, eight comments
cents a month, Small Commercial/Industrial, ten cents a month, and Large
Commercial/Industrial, twenty-seven cents a month. He advised that the slight increase
in assessment would fund a portion of the graffiti abatement program and also that
senior citizens sixty-two years or older, handicapped persons, and non-profit
organizations are exempt from the fees. He addressed Fire Suppression, stating that
when the City started contracting with the County for Fire services in 1983, they had
been paying for the full service, and in 1989, the Fire Suppression Benefit District was
put in place and the District only funds 50% of the total cost. The cost for this year is
'approximately 2.5 million dollars. He provided two options; that the district either fund
75% of the cost or 100% which would amount to the following: vacant land $2.66/mo.
or $3.51/mo., all residential, $10.65/mo. or $14.02/mo., small commercial/industrial
$15.44/mo. or $20.32/mo., large commercial/industrial $19.16/mo. or $25.23/mo.,
Hazardous commercial/industrial, $23.42/mo. or $30.84/mo. He reiterated that these
fees are exempt to the handicapped, senior citizens and non-profit organizations. He
noted that a recent newspaper article stated that the Fire Suppression District would
fund the Police Facility Expansion, and advised that the District funds could Q* be
utilized for fire services. He did add that indirectly the Police Expansion would be
affected because the funds freed up in the General Fund by the fire assessment fee could
be used for the Police Facility Expansion.
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The City Clerk announced that 12,300 notices had been sent out to residents regarding City Clerk
the public meeting and public hearing, 66 notices had been returned as undeliverable, continents
38 written protests against the assessments were received and one was unsigned.
Messrs. Murray Hirota and Mr. Ron Legault provided testimony in favor of the Testimony in
assessment fees. favor
'Messrs. Barry Jones, John Sleighton, Gary Solem and Mrs. Peggy Martinez provided Testimony in
testimony in opposition to the assessment fees. opposition
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Item re: Western
unanimously carried by roll call that item regarding Western Disposal proposed transfer Disposal/continued
of ownership and related fees be continued to the adjourned regular meeting to be held to 7/24195 adj mtg
on Monday, July 24, 1995, in the Library Auditorium at 6:30 p.m.
OTHER BUSI►I_ . T. COUNCIL
Mayor Alexander provided a brief update on the U.S. Conference of Mayors seminar Update on U.S.
which he recently attended. He stated that Republican presidential candidates as well Conference of
as President Clinton spoke on issues such as immigration, drugs, the environment and Mayors
also discussed at the seminar was relationship of Mayors and State Government. He
advised that if anyone wanted more information they could contact him.
Councilmember Madrid requested that in the future she would like to see a method to Madrid comments
fill unexpired terms that become vacant of City Boards and Commissions in a more City Board
timely manner in order to have a quorum. vacancies
Councilmember Beebe announced that the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments Beebe
will be holding Strategic Plan Workshops and invited all to attend the one at San Dimas announcement
Senior/Community Center at 201 East Bonita Avenue, on Monday, July 24, 1995, from COG/Strategic
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For further information, please call David Smith, Executive Plan Workshops
Director, at (818) 907-1644.
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA
JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 11:13 P.M. convene jointly
Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander 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) Azusa Redevelopment
Agency/Mission Chrysler, 229 South Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California, Price and
terms of payment and City of Azusa/Main San Gabriel Basin Watermaster, 729 North
Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California, Price and terms of payment.
Conference with Legal Counsel - Initiation of Litigation - pursuant to subdivision (c)
of Gov. Code Sec, 54956.91.
1 Case.
' TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 11:14 P.M. Recess
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THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened
AT 11:57 P.M.
City Attorney/General Counsel Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action from City Attorney/
Closed Session. He also advised that Councilmember/Director Madrid left the Closed General Counsel
Session meeting, but did participate in all the proceedings. comments
'THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 11:57 P.M. CRA adjourn
Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Adjourn to 7/24
unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, July 24, 1995, at 6:30 P.M. Lib Aud 6:30 pm
in the Library Auditorium in order to conduct Monrovia Nursery Workshop and
Western Disposal fees and transfer matter.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:58 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C90.
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NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-015.
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*indicates Madrid absent.
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