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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 7, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 7, 1995 - 7:30 P.M. 'The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at [lie above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag INVOCATION was given by Director of Finance Craig. 1 PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, IIARDISON, B E EBE, ALEXANDER NARANJO Call to Order Invocation Roll Call City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Chief Broderick, Director of Finance Also Present Craig, Junior Accountant Grijalva, Grants Compliance Officer Neal, Utilities Director lisu, Community Services Director Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, Economic Development Specialist Hall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Naranjo carried by roll call that Councilmember Naranjo be excused from the meeting. excused [01 D1 It D14 IIIUM Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Proclamation to the Azusa High School Class of 1965 in Proc Az celebration of its 30111 Anniversary. Representative expressed thanks for the proclamation Iligh Class and reminded all that the ye -union will lake place at the Ilolel Coronado in San Diego on of 1965 August 19, 1995, and for further information call (818) 963-5667. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Item M-4 brt carried by roll call that item M-4, Public clearing for assessment fees be brought forward forward for handling at this time. PUBLIC HEARM - to receive testimony for the Landscape and Lighting Assessment Pub Ilrg District No. 1 (Community Maintenance Fee), and for the Citywide Fire Suppression Com Maint/ Benefit District, for fiscal year 1995-96, and annually thereafter. Fire Suppression The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Ilig open 'publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 15, 1995. lie also advised tial 12,300 notices had been sent out, 76 were returned undeliverable, 227 letters had been received in opposition to the landscape maintenance fee, 228 letters had been received in opposition to the fire assessment fee, one letter unsigned, 1 expressing concern and two in favor of the assessments. I E Director of Finance Craig addressed (lie Hearing with a slide presentation detailing Trow Dir of Finance the budget was balanced, components of Light Fund Reserves, explaining die Community comments Maintenance Fee and the Fire Assessment Fee, comparing property taxes from 1978 to 1995 and the exemptions for the fees. The following persons presented testimony in opposition to the assessment fees: 'testimony Jerry Scritsmier, John Gordon, Art Morales, and Jack Pratt. Opposition 'The following persons presented testimony in favor of the assessment fees: Testimony In Dixon James, Ron Legault, Joe Beaulieu, James Fonseca, Marian Ilatville, Walter favor Ilarville, Richard Carpenter, Marian Alaniz, and Larry Walton. City Attorney Deitsch advised that letters regarding the Fire Assessment fees could no City Attorney longer be considered after cotmnencement of the Public }tearing, but letters regarding advised Landscape and Lighting District could be considered up until the end of the Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and flrg continued to unanimously* carded by roll call that lire Public Hearing be continued until the meeting 8/21/95 meeting of August 21, 1995. NI { 1 ► Pub Part Mr. Reyes Zavala, President of (lie Guadalupe Society, of Saint Frances of Rome Church, R. Zavala addressed Council requesting that all fees be waived for its fiesta to celebrate the 16th of request to waive September and the use of portable stage and booties, and delivery as well as assistance fees 161h of Sept Willi set rep. celebration Councilmember Beebe expressed concern regarding ►lie fees that were being waived, Beebe concerns ' including City man hours for set up. After further discussion it was moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Fees waived/ Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve request to waive all fees for delivery no assist the fiesta up to $1000; approve delivery of stage and booths, but Willi no assistance for with setup set up. Item relating to Tim Scliugar to address Council regarding to excessive red curb markings T. Schudar on 10111 and Azusa, was continued to the next Council meeting. cont to 8/21 REPORTS. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCII AND STAFF Cncl/Staff updates Ms. Dailyne Garofalo, Chairperson of the Economic Development Advisory Committee, (EDAC) addressed Council providing an update on the Committee. She stated that the committee has several sub-conunillees such as for business licenses, shop Azusa program, welcome wagon, freeway reader board, and marketing and land use issues, further that the next meeting would be held on September 6, 1995. An ilei of subsequent need arose and it was moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously* carried by roll call to agendize it. ' Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously* carried by roll call that a Proclamation be prepared for Mr. Bob Stallings of lite San Gabriel Municipal Water District who is retiring on August 19, 1995. D. Garofalo EDAC update Item of subsequent need Proc for B. Stallings Mayor Alexander thanked Sister City Committee for its involvement and the success of Thanks to Sister the Youth Exchange with Azusa Sister City Zacatecas. City 08/07/95 PAGE TWO 1 Councilmember Madrid aumomtced that she had was recently re-elected, by unanimous Madrid re-elected vote, as an Alternate to LAFCO and will represent 83 Cities in Los Angeles County. LAFCO The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items I through 20 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and G-7, G-8, G-9 & unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-7, 0-8, G-9 and G-16 G-16 Spec Call which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. ' 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 17, 1995, and the adjourned regular Min appvd meetings of July 10, and July 24, 1995, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C92 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 Appropriation PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCII, OF THE' CITY OF AZUSA Ices. 95 C93 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING TUE Waive Bidding/ ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED P.O/ Asplunkh $50,000 FOR TREE TRIMMING IN.TUE CITY. Tree Expert Co. 4. Approval was given to renew the agreement for lite operation of the (lead Start stead Start Agnrt Program and its execution was authorized. 5. The contract with David M. Griffith and Associates Ltd., to prepare claims under Agml w/David SR 90 on behalf of the City at a total cost of $5,650.00, was approved and its M. Griffith execution was authorized. 6. The Director of Finance was authorized to execute the contract for preparation of Annual Street the Annual Street Report. Report 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Spec Call Spec Call 10. Did opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on August 1, 1995, for City City Wide Street Wide Street Improvements project. Eight bids were received. The contract was Improvements/ awarded to Mobassaly Engineering, low bidder, in the amount of $179,649.00, and Mobassaly Engr. its execution was authorized. 11. Settlement Agreement between the City and Southern California Edison which seltles certain disputes between the parties regarding scheduling and dispatching fees charged by SCE in providing transmission services to Azusa was approved and its execution was authorized, further, authority was delegated to the Director of Utilities or his designate to administer future transactions under the agreement. 12. Enabling Agreement with PacifiCorp and the City which will enable Azusa to enter into short-term selling/purchasing of firm and non firm energy, and firm capacity from PacifiCorp was approved and its execution was authorized, further the Director or his designate was delegated to enter into future transactions that arise under the agreement. 13. Agreement between City and Southern California Edison which provides for a new type of wholesale interruptible service to Azusa was approved and its execution was authorized, further, authority was delegated to the Director of Utilities or Itis designate to investigate the desirability in establishing and offering new retail Interruptible services to Azusa's large retail customers in the future. 08/07/95 11AGE THREF Settlement Agmt w/SCE Enabling Agmt w/PacificCorp Settlement Agmt w/SCE Wholesale Interruptible Rale 7 14. Exchange of real properly between Los Angeles County and City of Azusa, in the Prop Exchange San Gabriel Canyon spreading Grounds, was approved and authorization was given L.A. County to execute lire proper Grant/Quit Claim Deeds, and the City Clerk was directed to allesl to sante. 15. The City Treasurer's Report as of lune 30, 1995 was received and filed. Treas Report 16. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call ' 17. The Notice of Completion for the construction of improvements to the Canyon Notice of Comp Fillralion Plant by Infilco Degremont was approved and its execution and Infilco Degrenroul recordation were authorized. 18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C94 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND CONFIRMING THE ISSUANCE Waive bidding OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO DEAN IIOAG OF GLENDORA FOR THE P.O. Dean lloag CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF CABINETS FOR USE BY HEAD construct cabinets START. Ilead Start 19. Approval was given for the purchase of one thousand meters from Badger Meter Reorder meters Inc., in lire amount of $47,283.60. Badger Meier Co. 20. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLU'T'ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res, Nos 95-C95 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & C96. FUNDS OUT OF WHICH TIIE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants MIAMI, CALL FI'EMS Discussion was held regarding the Addendum to the Agreement for Business Development and Community Promotion between the City of Azusa and the Chamber of Commerce. Concerns were raised relating to the hours of operation of the Chamber. it was then moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilurenrber Hardison and unanimously* carried by roll call that as in paragraph 4, of the Addendum to the Agreement, Chamber hogrs are to remain Monday through Friday, from 8anr to 5pm, with the following addition: 'for at least forty (40) hours per week", further tial paragraph 5 be revised to read "($40,000.00) per annum". Special Call items Addendum to Agreement with Chamber of Commerce Councilurenrbcr Beebe addressed plans and specifications for Citrus Avenue and Beebe comments Gladstone Street Intersection Improvements requesting clarification. City Engineer Abbaszadeh responded stating that there will be a complete reconstruction City Eugr of the intersection of Citrus and Gladstone because the middle portion of the intersection response has sunk, drainage problems will be repaired, there will be traffic signal upgrades and that the project will lake about fifty working days. Moved by Council nrember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Plans & Specs carried by roll call to approve [lie plans and specifications for Citrus Avenue and Citrus/Gladstone Gladstone Sl reel Intersection Improvements and authorize lite City Clerk to advertise for Intersection imp bids. Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for Step increase/permanent Congrals to City status, as well as employee listed for promotional appointment. It was then moved by Employees Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve Human Resource Action Items. 08/47/95 PAGE FOUR 1 9. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Iluman Resource RECOMMENDATIONS: Action Items NAME STATUS EFFECI'IVE E. Wanstrath, Acct Splst J. Szabo, Wir Util Wkr ►P� ! ►1118► Step 3 07/04/95 PermStat 07/18/95 G. Nabarrete, Water Utility Operator 1/11, effective 08/08/95. F. Glass, Police Officer, effective 08/02/95. Councilmember Beebe thanked all who participated is the K-9 program and advised that Beebe comments no General fund money was needed to purchase a new K-9 since all the money was raised by fund raisers, donations and private businesses. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Purchase of K-9 carried by roll call to authorize the purchase of police K-9. Police Dept. 'THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recessed CONVENED AT 9:28 P.M. CRA Convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:30 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL. DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL. IDA No Bus. DEVELOP ACITiIORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL. DID NOT CONVENE AS TIIE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No Bus. FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A PORTION OF THE APPEAL AND DENYING A PORTION OF THE APPEAL OF GREGORIO AND VIRGINIA RIOS, OVERTURNING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO ABATE THE PUBLIC NUISANCE AND APPROVING THE SUBCONTRACTOR'S FEES FOR HANDLING AND REMOVING THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCA'T'ED AT 406 N. ALAMEDA AVENUE UNDER SECTION 14, ARTICLI- XIV OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO. 95-1165) 08/07/95 PAGE FIVE Ord/Spec Resos. Res. 95-C97 Denying appeal Rios/Case No. 95-1165 1 1 Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO ' Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolul ion entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A PORTION OF THE APPEAL AND DENYING A PORTION OF TIIE APPEAL OF GREGORIO AND VIRGINIA RIOS, OVERTURNING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S RESPONSE TO ABATE THE PUBLIC NUISANCE AND APPROVING THE SUBCONTRACTOR'S FEES FOR HANDLING AND DISPOSING OF THE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 406 N. ALAMEDA AVENUE UNDER SECTION 14, ARTICLE XIV OFTHE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO. 95-20011) Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILM]MBERS: SCHEDULED ITEMS HARDISON, MADRID, ALEXANDER NONE NARANJO BEEBE, Res. 95-C98 Denying appeal Rios/ Case No. 95-2000 Sched Items 'INFORMAL. HEARING - to receive and consider any objections from affected property Weed Abatement owners and to confirm weed abatement costs. City Engineer Abbaszadeth addressed the issue stating that in January, 1995, a public City Engr hearing was held and a resolution was adopted declaring weeds on certain parcels as a Conmrents public nuisance. The agreement with the City authorized the County Agricultural Department to abate the weeds. The informal hearing is receive and consider and objections from affected properly owners and confirm the weed abatement costs. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Marie Lopez, Administrative Assistant 11 of like Weed Hazard & Pest Abatement Bureau, M. Lopez addressed Council and answered questions posed. She stated that all properties were comments owned by City property owners, that the weeds had already been cleared by the County, and that the charges would appear on 1995 properly bills. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Costs Confflued carried by roll call that the weed abatement cost be confirmed. Weed Abatement L'liJlL"EARM - on proposed Federal Section 108 loan Ouaranlee Program ' Application. The Mayor declared the hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published In the Azusa herald on July 13, and July 17, 1995. 08/07/95 PAGE SIX Pub llrg/108 Loan Ilrg open. 1 1 f'. Redevelopment Director Cervantes addressed the Ilearing with a proposal to apply for a Dir CRA Section 108 loan offered by Housing and Urban Development (IIUD) through the Los comments Angeles Community Development Commission, for $5.0 million, in order to acquire 587 through 647 East Foolhill Boulevard (Krems Site). lie staled that the loan will provide up front money to purchase Krems site, which Lewis liou►es, through an exclusive agreement to negotiate, has proposed to develop, and purchase for $3.4 million, and will leave a balance of $1.6 million, for which staff proposes annual payment of $250,827 be set aside from the annual allocation of CDBG funds plus 7.5% interest in a nine year 'term. Ile advised that the primary objective of file Conunurii(y Development Block Grant program is the development of viable urban conununities by providing decent housing and suitable living environment, the elimination of slur and blight, and the expanding of economic development opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income, or to meet the urgent community need. In Azusa's case it would meet the criteria for the elimination of slum and blight, which secondarily would be promoting decent housing and suitable living environment. Councilmember Madrid questioned the recent IIUD reorganization and cutbacks. Staff Madrid advised that they haven't receive any notices and that they will not affect current program questions funding. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Ilrg cisd unanimously* carried by roll call to close the Ilearing. Counciln►ember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF TUE CITY COUNCIL. OF TIIE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C99 AUTIIORIZING SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SECTION 108 LOAN Auth Submission 'GUARANTEE TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND application for URBAN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE LAS ANGELES COUNTY Sec 108 Loan COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. Guarantee Moved by Councilmember llardison, seconded by Councilmember Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 11 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO Economic Development Specialist Hall addressed Council providing an update on fund- M. flail raising efforts for the City of Azusa's Boat In the 1996 Tournament of Roses Parade. Site Update on advised (flat they have reached the goal by July 30, 1995, by raising $30,210 cash in 1996 hand. She slated that they have received money from small businesses, large businesses, Tournament community leaders, and community groups. She announced that the float builder would of Roses Parade be Fiesta Parade Floats and the Float designer would be Raul Rodriguez. There will be fundraising efforts sales of merchandise to raise additional funds, such as shirts, coffee nmgs, etc. Additional fund raising efforts and events include a kick-off luncheon, sale of tickets to file Rose Bowl, thirty parade tickets, a dance sponsored by the Elks Club, a gala event at the Azusa Woman's Club, a formal unveiling at the Senior Center, a VIP Dinner at Azusa Float Builders and a formal presentation in October. Councilnten►bers suggested Ms. Hall provide a calendar of events and a banner, it was Council support then moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and unanimously* carried by roll call to continue to endorse and support the Azusa Rose Parade Float. 08/07/95 PAGE SEVEN 1. 1 1 Mr. Gregorio Rios addressed Council requesting reconsideration and an accounting of costs relating to a Public Nuisance Appeal for the removal of Hazardous Waste on his properly where his tenants operated a clandestine drug laboratory. fie was advised that an option he had was to take his tenant to small claims court to recover cost, but that the mailer has been finalized by the City. I None. G. Rios comments Oth Bus/Cncl None. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Adjourn to 8/14 carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, Augusl 14, 1995, 6:30 P.M., in the Library Lib Aud Auditorium, in order to conduct interviews for City Boards and Commissions. TIME OF ADJOVIINMVNT. 10:02 R.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-000. NEXT ORDINgNCR NO. 95-015. * indicates Naranjo absent. 08/07/95 PAGIZ FJG7 JIT 1 F,