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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 18, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 18, 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 INVOCATION was given by Reverend Rick Mac Donald of the Foursquare Gospel Invocation Church. Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Captain Garcia, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Also Present Ceremonial The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to contributors to the Azusa Cert of Appre City Library Summer Reading Program. Summer Rdg Mr. Don Robinson addressed Council reminding them of the situation that exists on 10th Street regarding the lack of parking signs and other issues and requested clarification of a time frame for resolution of the problems. He also stated that there is a lot of additional traffic on 10th Street and he had a concern about that also. City Administrator Garcia responded stating that the concerns of Mr. Robinson such as, ingress/egress, health issues, parking issue and curbs and gutters are being researched by staff and that he anticipates a report on the issue at the January 2, 1996 Council meeting and that he will also have Community Services Director Guarrera report on the Transit Site project that exists on 10th Street. Pub Participation J. Robinson comments City Admin comments 'Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion on the results of the Special R. Legault Election held on December 12, 1995. comments Ms. Camille De Mascio addressed Council suggesting that the City research the C. De Mascio possibility of obtaining the property located on Arrow Highway and Azusa formerly comments known as the Shangrila so that the City may find a more suitable business for the location. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding the results of the A. Morales Special Election held December 12, 1995. comments I I I Mr. Dick Stanford addressed Council providing statistics on funds spent by both D. Stanford proponents and opponents of the Special Election held December 12, 1995. He also comments suggested options to provide change in the City of Azusa. Mr. Jesse Porras addressed Council suggesting that all pray for businesses in the City J. Porras of Azusa. comments 'Mr. Sal Pedregon addressed Council praising God for the outcome of the Special S. Pedregon Election held December 12, 1995. comments Mr. Dan Simpson addressed Council offering comments regarding the proposed casino, D. Simpson the need for businesses and jobs in the City and provided suggestions for major comments businesses to come into the City. Mr. Christopher Wild addressed Council thanking all for voting no on the question of C. Wild card clubs in the City and advised all to keep moving forward. comments Reverend Rick Mac Donald of the Foursquare Gospel Church addressed Council R. MacDonald clarifying comments made by Councilman Naranjo regarding the Election and advised comments that the Churches pray for all people. Mr. George Clifton addressed Council thanking all people in opposition to Prop A, G. Clifton against the card club issue. continents vs) 04 M11.011fwJ 71 Ms. Helen Uitermark, Chairperson of the Azusa Innovations and Efficiency H. Uitermark Committee, explained the formation of the committee as well as its goals and update on AIEC 'objectives. She stated that members of the Committee will be visiting each department. They will provide a brief update once a month and will provide recommendations in the month of May. It was consensus of Council that item M-1, Public Hearing regarding Appropriation Pub Hrg cont Amendments, will be continued to tomorrow, December 19, 1995. to 12/19/95 City Attorney Deitsch advised that an item of subsequent need arose for Closed Session City Attorney regarding the issuance of a demolition permit being sought for a potential designated Item of Subse- Historical structure. He advised that since repeated application might be made, there quent need is a need for discussion and that the item arose after the posting of the Agenda. It was then moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to agendize it under closed session, potential litigation Government Code Section 54956.9 (b)(1). Councilmember Beebe announced the Float Reception to be held December 19, 1995, Beebe at 5:00 p.m. and wished all a happy and safe holiday. comments Councilmember Naranjo offered all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He then Naranjo stated that he supports all people in the City and that the casino issue could have comments 'generated revenue in the City. He apologized to anyone whom he had offended during the Election time with his opinions toward the Election. Councilmember Madrid thanked the residents of Azusa for their vote on Proposition Madrid A, especially volunteers, and wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. comments Councilmember Hardison thanked all who voted in the Election and wished all Happy Hardison Holidays. comments 12/18/95 PAGE TWO I I I Mayor Alexander wished all Happy Holidays and expressed his views regarding the Alexander decision of the people not to bring a casino to Azusa and advised that democracy is the comments best form of government. He then made additional comments regarding several issues that occurred during and after the Election, the assessment fees and advised all to move forward and thanks to all. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 11 was approved by Consent Cal. 'motion of Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Appvd G-2, carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-2, G-4, G-8 and G-10 which G-4, G-8 & were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. G-10 Spec Call 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 4, 1995, were approved as Min appvd written. 2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 3. Plans and specifications to install automatic door openers at the Senior Center Plans & specs were approved and authorization was given to the City Clerk to advertise for Sr Door retrofit bids. The project is CDBG funded and the allocated budget is $10,000. 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 5. ELC Electric Incorporated has completed Project LD 95-01, furnishing and Notice of Comp installation of capacitors with automatic controls at various locations in the City's Project LD 95-1 Electric Distribution System. The project was accepted as complete, the Notice ELC Electric of Completion was approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND CONFIRMING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO HONEYWELL INC. FOR SERVICE REPAIRS TO THE PNEUMATIC AIR CONDITIONING AT THE AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT. 7. Mobassaly Engineering has completed City Wide Street Improvements in accordance with the plans and specifications. The original contract amount was $179,649.00; however, the final project cost is $196,306.45 due to an increase in asphalt quantities. The project was accepted as complete; the extras and the Notice of Completion were approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Res. 95-C 183 Waive bidding P.O. Honeywell Inc. Notice of Comp City Wide Imp Mobassaly Engr. Spec Call 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C184 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO WITHDRAW AS A MEMBER FROM Withdraw THE JOINT POWERS EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AUTHORITY AND JPEBA AUTHORIZING THE WITHDRAWAL. 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 11. 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-C195 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 Councilmember Hardison questioned charges to customers regarding award of Hardison Merchant Card and Automatic Payment Services Agreement with Wells Fargo. City Merchant Card Administrator Garcia advised that the item would be brought back with clarification. & Automatic Payment Agmt 12/18/95 PAGE THREE �l Councilmember Hardison questioned item regarding authorized City signatory on Signatory on employee computer note receivable. Staff advised that the Mayor would still be Employee Comp authorized to sign but is not always available as City Administrator and Director of Note Receivable Finance would be when a signature is needed on a note. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Computer Loan carried by roll call to approve the authorization of the City Administrator and the Program note 'Director of Finance as signers for the City on the "Computer Loan Program" note sign. Appvd receivable. Councilmember Madrid addressed Human Resources action items and congratulated Congrats to City employees listed for permanent status/step increase, and new appointments. It was employees then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 8. Human Resources Action Items were Approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT STATUS Human Res Action RECOMMENDATIONS: Items NAM STATUS EFFECTIVE J. Helvey, Ofs Spec II Step 3 12/08/95 J. Torres, St Maint Supvr Step 3 12/05/95 R. Cortez, Line Mech Hlpr Step 3 12/06/95 S. Gowan, Wtr Util Wkr Step 5 12/06/95 R. Lingo, Jailer, effective December 19, 1995. R. Spears, Police Records Specialist I/II, pending phys exam. None. P. Glass, Police Dispatch, 12/05/95 thru 12/25/95, Unpaid Family Leave 12/26/95 thru 12/31/95, Unpaid Leave. Councilmember Hardison addressed item regarding contracting with a consultant for Hardison a Farmers' Market in the City. He questioned the scope of work, fees and regulatory consultant for items, further questioning whether it would be more feasible to utilize City Staff. Farmers' Mkt Director of Community Services Guarrera responded stating that the services the consultant will provide will be helping the City set up the Farmers' Market for a flat fee guiding the City through the process since they have the contacts and getting the necessary approval for the market from the Agricultural Department. The consultant will be available for one year. He advised that a staff person will manage the project. He detailed the time period and type of fruit that will be in season as well as crafts that will be displayed and sold there. Lengthy discussion was held between staff and Councilmembers regarding other areas where Farmers' Market exist, the need for clarification of the approval to use Redevelopment funds to operate the market, proposed location of the Azusa Farmers' Market, the size and space needed to operate a market, the feasibility of a self sufficient market, and the question of where the money will be found for the consultant and operation fees. 12/18/95 PAGE FOUR Com Svs Dir response Discussion 1 1 Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and carried Farmers' Mkt by roll call that the item be continued to the meeting of January 2, 1996. item continued THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene CRA CONVENED AT 9:03 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:04 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. City Attorney advised of a proposed ordinance that would set limitations on the time Proposed ord to file claims, clarify the unclear provisions of the application relating to tort and all re: claims claims and set provisions in filing class action suits against the City. After a wide ranging discussion between Council and staff regarding time limitations Discussion for claim filing, clarification of provisions and applications relating to claims, during Motion to intro which the City Attorney explained current law versus proposed changes, it was moved failed by Councilmember Madrid to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. Motion died for the lack of a second. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and carried by roll Prop ord tabled call that proposed ordinance be tabled. Councilmember Madrid dissenting. Scheduled Items It was consensus of Council that scheduled Public Hearing to adopt Resolution Pub Hrg cont approving Appropriation Amendments for fiscal year 1994-95 be continued to Tuesday, 12/19/95 December 19, 1995. Oth Bus/Cncl None. None. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Closed Session unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Potential Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (b)(1). Discussion regarding issuance of a demolition permit relating to a potential historical structure. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:29 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:24 P.M. Recess Reconvened Mayor Alexander voiced his concerns regarding the absence of Councilmember Madrid Alexander at the end of the meeting. comments City Attorney/General Counsel Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action City Attorney from Closed Session. comments 12/18/95 PAGE FIVE 1 Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Adjourn to carried by roll call to adjourn to Tuesday, December 19, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. in the 12/19/95 Civic Auditorium in order to received the Results of the Special Municipal Election held on Tuesday December 12, 1995. I TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:25 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C186. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-017. I* indicates Madrid absent. 12/18/95 PAGE SIX 1