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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 5, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 - 7:30 P.M. II'he 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. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Larry Payne of the Azusa Tabernacle Church PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Chief Broderick, Director of Finance Craig, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Services Director Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director �ervantes, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. 'FREMONIAL Mrs. Deb Sandlin, representative of the Golden Days Committee, addressed Council presenting Golden Days event posters that will be displayed throughout the City, announced the winner of the GD theme contest, Lori Palente, who won a $50 Wells Fargo Savings bond for the theme "Small Town Hoe-down", announced that deadline for parade applications is September 14, 1995, that Honored Citizens for this years event are Inez Gutierrez and Ralph Pedroza, a spirit flag will be given to the local school who expresses the spirit of GD the best, straw hats will be distributed to businesses as an incentive, through fund raisers, 24 street banners were purchased and will be hung throughout the City; there are two remaining fund raisers, one is the Friends of Golden Days page which for $5 anyone can get his/her name mentioned in the GD program and the western dance lessons that will be held every Wednesday in September for $5, lastly, she distributed GD t -shirts to Councilmembers. None f` Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present D. Sandlin Information re: Golden Days Pub Participation None. I1:1yor Alexander welcomed Scout Troop #412, who were in attendance at the Council Scout Troop #412 ineeting. welcomed 1 Councilmember Beebe thanked the Elks Lodge and all who participated, for the dinner Beebe/thanks to it held as a fund raiser for the Rose Float Committee. She also commended the Golden all fund raisers Days Committee for holding fund raisers instead of requesting funds from the City, for the purchase of their banners. Mayor Alexander announced that the City magazine "Azusa At a Glance" has been Alexander distributed to residents and called attention to the article regarding Yard Waste Recycling. greenwaste lie requested that the community separate yard waste from regular trash for recycling. recycling Councilmember Beebe announced that there will be two meetings dealing with yard waste Beebe recycling at the Civic auditorium on Thursday, September 7, 1995, at 7pm and on comments Thursday, September 14, 1995, at 7pm. Councilmember Madrid recognized staff and Ms. Patricia Prowse of the City Architectural Madrid Barriers Commission, who is being appointed to the advisory board of the Access Services acknowledge Incorporated (ASI), who oversees the public transportation activities in LA County as P. Prowse related to Prop A and C funds. apptto ASI Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried Item N-1 brought by roll call that item N-2, relating to proposed Special Election for Gaming Club Ballot forward Measure, be brought forward for consideration at this time. Councilmember Beebe introduced the feasibility of holding a Special Election relating to Beebe/feasibility gaming clubs in the City due to Senate Bill 100 which will impose a three year moratorium of Special on gaming clubs, and that if the City does not have a position in place by January 1, 1996, election/ �t will not be able to act on the issue of gaming at all until the moratorium is lifted. She Question re: rlso advised that approval of the item would not guarantee that a gaming club would open Gaming Clubs n the City nor that Council supports or rejects the idea. She explained the need for an election and laws on holding special elections and introduced Mr. Ron Sarakbi, who would provide a presentation. Councilmember Madrid expressed concern regarding the fact that the issue has never been Madrid discussed before in a workshop setting or otherwise, she stated that there is no need to comments have the election on December 12th. Mayor Alexander offered comments, that the proponents will pay for the election and that Alexander there was a need for the citizens to vote on such an issue. He stated that this was not an comments endorsement of a card club nor a vote for them, but a decision for the people and explained the process. Mr. Ron Sarakbi, General Manager of the Normandie Club in the City of Gardena, R. Sarakbi addressed Council stating that he wished to establish a card club, restaurant lounge and General Mgr showroom at the old price club building site on Foothill Boulevard and that he would bear Normandie Club all expenses for the Ballot Measure. He advised that he was aware of the financial situation and budget restraints of the City and detailed the benefits that the card club could create. IIr. Tom Fletcher, Interior Design Consultant, presented renderings of the proposed site T. Fletcher, Intr and explained their content. He also listed past projects in which he was involved. Design Cnslt Mr. Sarakbi readdressed the issue and answered questions posed by Councilmembers R. Sarakbi relating to the affect on other businesses in the areas where card club operations exist, comments campaigning, budget, expected revenues in the City and other cities where card clubs exist, and types of clientele that frequent card clubs. 09/05/95 PAGE TWO 11 1 Further discussion was held regarding existing card clubs in Commerce and Gardena, the Further discussion difference between Las Vegas gambling casinos and proposed City gambling clubs, negative impacts, such as prostitution and racketeering, security, and financial support. Ms. Cecelia Brewers, Mr. Karl Wolfe, Mr. Hank Bode, Mrs. Peggy Martinez, and Mr. Opposition John Miramontes spoke in opposition to card clubs in the City of Azusa. Nit. Murray Hirota addressed the issue in favor of the Special Election. In favor Mr. Hal Mintz, consultant for SB 100, addressed the issue providing details and statistics H. Mintz on gaming clubs and proposed clubs in the cities of San Bernardino, Colton, Irwindale, comments Pomona, Ontario, and Hawaiian Gardens, and answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding the proposed gaming commission, regulatory bills, and race tracks. Each Councilmember addressed the issue expressing his/her views on the matter. Councilmembers Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 95-C 123 CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL Calling & Giving MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1995, Notice of a REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF Special Election CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES FOR THE SUBMISSION TO 12/12/95 THE VOTERS OF A QUESTION RELATING TO GAMING CLUBS IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further cading 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, Res. 95-C124 CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES Requesting Board COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE of Supervisors CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, specified sys DECEMBER 12, 1995. Moved 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: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE IInuncilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 95-C125 CALIFORNIA, DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL Cty Atty Impartial ANALYSIS. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 09/05/95 PAGE THREE I I 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, Res. 95-126 'CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR Rebuttal CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Arguments Moved 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: 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, Res. 95-C127 CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL Canvass by ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1995, TO BE MADE BY City Clerk THE CITY CLERK. Moved 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: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER OES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 21 was approved by motion Consent Cal of Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried 1-21 by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-8, G-10, and G-19 which were considered 0-8, 10, & under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 19 Spec Call I. The Minutes of the regular meeting of August 21, 1995, and the adjourned regular Min appvd meetings of August 14, and August 29, 1995, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C 113 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 Appropriation PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments 3. The Consumer Service Division has prepared specifications for a 1995 Ford, #R10, Specs for 1995 42, or equivalent Pickup for use by the Field Service Representative. The Ford Ranger specifications were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. 4. Digital Printing Systems, a potential industry relocation to Azusa, plans to construct 'a building of 25,000 sq -ft at 777 North Georgia Avenue. The proposed building Digital Printing replaces an old structure of 16,202 sq -ft. The developer requested, through the Systems Redevelopment Agency, to reduce the Water System Development Fee proportional Reduce Water to the building space being replaced. The adjustment was authorized, subject to the System Fee consummation of other development agreement(s) with Azusa Redevelopment Agency. 09/05/95 PAGE FOUR 1 5. The Light & Water Administrative Building has a certain amount of space built for Lease with Calif. lease. The income from the leases will eventually pay for the capital cost of the Dept of Real building. California Department of Real Estate wishes to lease part of the available Estate spaces to one of the divisions of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The lease terms were approved and the City Administrator was authorized to execute the lease agreement. ,6. The Enabling Agreement between the City and Electric Clearinghouse, Inc., (ECI), Enabling Agmt will facilitate any future short-term selling/purchasing of firm and non firm energy, w/ECI and firm capacity from ECI, thereby providing the opportunity for Azusa to utilize its existing electric power resources more effectively and efficiently. The Agreement does not commit Azusa to make any purchase at this time. The Agreement was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same; further, authorization was give to Director of Utilities or his designee to enter into future transactions that arise under the Agreement. 7. The Enabling Agreement between the City and Washington Water Power Company Enabling Agmt (WWP), will facilitate any future short-term selling/purchasing of firm and non firm w/WWP energy, and firm capacity from WWP, thereby providing the opportunity for Azusa to utilize its existing electric power resources more effectively and efficiently. The Agreement does not commit Azusa to make any purchase at this time. The Agreement was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute same; further, authorization was give to Director of Utilities or his designee to enter into future transactions that arise under the Agreement. 8, SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 9. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on August 22, 1995, for seven Purchase of 50 KVA single phase, pad mounted transformers for a housing development at 475 Transformers West Sierra Madre. Two valid bids were received. The purchase was awarded to Young & Company for a total delivered price, including sales tax and freight, of $10,729.74. 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C115 CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA PROWSE TO THE Appt P. Prowse ACCESS SERVICES INCORPORATED ADVISORY BOARD. to ASI 12. The "Energy and Water Awareness in Schools Program" is a partnership between Education the City of Azusa and Azusa public and private schools. The Program, in its third Partnership year, is a long-term education program for students and customers of the Light & Program Water Department. This year the Program will expand on the distribution of Kits, include a summer institute on October 19, 1995, introduce a new project to junior high school students and teachers, and continue to administer the general distribution ' of materials as needed throughout the year. The Program was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the agreement. 13. E.W. Harmon, Incorporated, has completed the construction of Water Main Notice of Compl Replacements 1995. The project has been inspected and approved by the Water and Harmon Inc. Engineering Divisions. The project was accepted as complete; the Notice of Water Main Completion was approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. Replacements 09/05/95 PAGE FIVE 1 n 14. Each year the Police Department must replace high mileage black and white patrol Purchase of cars. These cars become very expensive to maintain, and safety becomes a factor black & white for these emergency vehicles. The Police Department has been waiting for a major police vehicles governmental agency to award a contract to a Ford dealer so Azusa could join in on a high quantity purchase with very favorable pricing. The County of San Bernardino has engaged in form bidding for their patrol car purchase and has awarded the contract to Prestige Ford. The purchase of five patrol cars for the City of Azusa was approved from Prestige Ford. 15. Staff and Azusa Land Reclamation Co., Inc. (A.L.R.) have reached an annual Street sweeping agreement on the street sweeping contract. An increase as per the Consumer Price agmt w/ALR Index of 2.3% will commence effective October 1, 1995. The street sweeping contract was approved and the City Administrator was authorized to execute same. 16. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 1995 was received and filed. Treas Rpt 17. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C116 APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TO APPLY FOR A Household Haz. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISCRETIONARY GRANT. waste Disc Grant 18. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C117 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE Waive bidding/ OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,845.72 purchase copier FOR A CANON NP6050 PHOTOCOPIER PD 19. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call �0. Westek currently located in the City of Arcadia and Louisville Kentucky is interested Loan to Westek in purchasing the 701 South Azusa Avenue property. The building requires major electrical repairs and the Light and Water Department is proposing a $200,000 loan. The Loan was approved contingent upon the purchase and relocation of the business. 21. Four separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Res. Nos. 95 - FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. C119 - 122 Councilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for Step increase/permanent status, new appointment and employee listed for promotional appointment. It was then moved by 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 RECOMMENDATIONS: NAM STATUS EFFECTIVE J. Padilla, Admin Sec. Step 4 07/19/95 S. Sandoval, Sir Maint/Opr Step 5 05/05/95 R. Lanzarotto, Welder Step 4 08/01/95 09/05/95 PAGE SIX warrants Special Call Items Congrats to City employees 0 11 G. Doore, Meter Reader, pending physical exam. P. Hoh, Police Officer, effective August 13, 1995. ' M. Bertlesen, Police Officer, effective August 27, 1995. SEPARATIONS K. Redmile, Utilities Financial Analyst, effective August 22, 1995. LEAVE REQUESTS None. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and failed by roll call Appt M. to appoint Michael Castenada to the Planning Commission. Councilmembers Hardison, Castaneda Ping Naranjo and Beebe dissenting. (failed) Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING ALBERTO PRADO TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Moved 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: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Community Development Director Bruckner addressed item regarding Local Government Commission's Resource Team Project. He stated that the City has an opportunity to be one of five cities selected to receive free consultation and technical assistance from a team of experts, to make Azusa a better place to live and work. The program is funded by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee of SCAQMD. Res. 95-C 114 A. Prado to Ping Comm. Com DevDir comments Local Govmt Comm Res Team Project Discussion was held between Councilmembers, City Administrator and City Attorney Discussion regarding the creation of the team, and its being subject to the Brown Act. It was consensus of Council that the City Administrator be in charge of the creation of the team and Councilmembers would remain silent on the matter. Mayor Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EXPRESSING Res. 95-C 118 INTEREST IN PARTICIPATING IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMISSION'S City's to parti- LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE TEAM PROJECT. cipate in Local Govmt Comm Res oved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo to waive further Team Project .eading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: 09/05/95 PAGE SEVEN HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE NONE I I I THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY AT 9:53 P.M. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed Disposition and Development Agreement Jnt Pub Hrg with Donald J Noyes and Joyce A. Nores, for property located in the West End DDA/Noyes Redevelopment Project Area. 'Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Madrid Cont to 9/18 and unanimously carried by roll call that Joint Public Hearing be continued to the meeting of September 18, 1995. 1 w THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess CONVENED AT 9:54 P.M. CRA cont THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:55 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. SCHEDULED ITEMS APPEAL OF SECTION 17274 REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE - for Rental Housing located at 524-526 N. Virginia Avenue, Sylvia R. Whyte, property owner. Community Improvement Manager Rudisel addressed the issue stating that this is an appeal of the punitive remedies imposed by state law when a public nuisance was declared for failure to eradicate rodent infestations, to provide smoke detectors, and to repair heating in rental units and the owner did not respond at all. Ord/Spec Resos None Scheduled Items Appeal/sec 17274 Rev & Tax Code Whyte Com Imp Mgr comments Ms. Sylvia Whyte, property owner, addressed the issue explaining her attempts to S. Whyte comply with the City and also the problems she has experienced with the tenants. She comments answered questions posed by Councilmembers. She further promised that she would have smoke detectors and a working heater by October 15, 1995. After further discussion and questions it was moved by Councilmember Hardison, Discussion/ seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously carried by roll call that the owner be Owner given given until October 16, 1995 to comply with provision of the code, that staff be directed until 10/16 to to withhold implementation of the provisions of section 17274 of the Revenue and comply Taxation Code until October 16, 1995 and in the event that problems are not corrected, based on staff's determination, staff should proceed. Further, that staff perform a Rental Housing Inspection on that date as well. OTHER BUSINESSICITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Proc for Celestino carried by roll call that a proclamation be prepared for Celestino and Bertha Beltran in & Bertha Beltran celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. 50th anniversary 09/05/95 PAGE EIGHT 1 f' ;1 1 Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Adjourn to carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, September 11, 1995, 6:30 P.M., in the 9/11/95 Library Auditorium, in order to conduct Workshops on Code Enforcement, Swap Meet Lib Aud CUP, and a Vision Workshop. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:20 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C128. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-015. 09/05/94 PAGE NINE 1