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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 4, 1996 - CCa CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1996 - 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 Pro -Tem Naranjo called the meeting to order, and led in the salute to the Flag INVOCATION was given by Reverend Gilbert Becerril of the Pathfinders Outreach. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE ALEXANDER City Attorney Dietsch, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Economic Development Specialist Hall, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, City Clerk ' Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Mr. W.H. "Bud" Griest Jr. President of the P ena Tournament of Roses Association presented the Governor's Trophy to the CiW and expressed his appreciation to the City for entering the Tournament of Roses Parade after eighty-five years of absence. He advised that Tim Estes, float builder, will not be leaving Azusa, but will be relocating to the Aspan site. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial WH.Griest Jr. Governor's Trophy to Azusa The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Economic Development Specialist Proc to M. Hall Margaret Hall, in appreciation of all her work on the Azusa Rose Float and for chairing the Azusa Rose Float Committee. The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to large sponsors of the Azusa Cert of Aprec Rose Float. They were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, Bob and Marian Hartunian, Large Donors Henry and Lee Ann Garcia, Browning Ferris Industries, Azusa Rock, Aerojet, Johnny to the Rose Johnson, Allison Veneer, Owl Rock, West Venture, Azusa Pacific University, Western Float Disposal, Wynn Oil, Seidner Development, Gailbanks Engineers, Criterion Catalyst, Deutch Levin, La Flor De Mexico, California Amforge, Berger Brothers, Charter 'Communications, Daniel Lopez Construction, Transit Mix, Monrovia Nursery, Azusa Chamber of Commerce, Hansen Juices, and Bert's Motorcycles. Mrs. June Hart addressed Council and introduced Miss Azusa and one of her court J. Hart intro Miss members. Azusa & court Ms. Rebekah Ann Keller, Miss Azusa; and Rachelle Jensen addressed Council R. Keller & R. expressing appreciation to the City for its sponsorship of the Miss Azusa Pageant. Jensen comments Mayor Alexander recognized Mr. Phillip Owl, representative of Congressman Matthew P. Owl, rep. Martinez. I I Mrs. Lurece Hunter, member of the Personnel Board, addressed Council detailing the creation of the Personnel Board, its duties and functions. She named all members and the various processes of appointment: Inez Gutierrez, appointed by the Personnel Board members, Robert J. Dunn, appointed by the Council, Raymond Fraijo, appointed by City Employees, Lee Ann Mickey, also appointed by City Employees, and herself, Lurece Hunter, appointed by the Council. She stressed the importance of the Personnel Board and its benefit to the City as well as the City employees. She then detailed the recruitment process for a City employee, review, and dismissal process and announced that there will be a new performance appraisal form, attendance policy and training manual for supervisors. City Librarian Paymaneh Maghsoudi addressed Council presenting an update regarding Cable Television. She stated that Council has been provided with summary of new Telecommunication Act and that as of January 1, 1996, rates have changed. For persons receiving 25 % discount, meeting same criteria for discount in assessment fees, has been changed to a 10 % discount. Applications are available, but if already receiving discount, there is no need to apply. She advised that the rebuilding of the Cable system in Azusa will be completed within twenty-four months. Mr. Mel Matthews, representative of Charter Communications, addressed Council responding to questions stating that it is the intention of Charter to maintain existing system with same or next day service for individuals, and immediately response for system outages. Calls are directed to the Alhambra call center in order to provide more efficient service, (818) 331-4804; the History Channel will be part of the new system, anticipated rate increases will be in approximately two years when the new system is complete, application for discount could be made by sending a copy of utility bill along with cable bill and that notices of rate increases will be sent out at least two months in advance. Rpts/Updates L. Hunter Personnel Brd Representative P. Maghsoudi City Librarian Updates on Cable M. Matthews Charter Communications comments Pub Participation Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Item re: 813 W. unanimously carried by roll call that item of Mr. Jose Rodriguez to address Council Gladstone cont regarding his property at 813 W. Gladstone, be continued to the meeting of March 18, 3/18/96 1996. Mr. Keith Hanks addressed Council regarding Assembly Bill 1982, relating to same K. Hanks gender marriages, and urged all to call or write to local representative in support of the comments Bill. He advised that the author of the bill is Mike Knight, ® (916) 445-7498. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting information regarding the L&W building A. Morales new tenant, the proposed thirty million bond, and effects of deregulation. He was comments advised that a report will be provided him at the next Council meeting. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Closed Session unanimously* carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: I Pending Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (b) (1)), One Case. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:30 P.M. Recess Mayor Alexander entered the meeting at 9:05 P.M. Alexander ent. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:55 P.M. Reconvened 03/04/96 PAGE TWO 1 Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Item M2 brt fwrd unanimously carried by roll call that item M-2, relating to Manresa Retreat, be brought Manresa Retreat forward for discussion and handling at this time. CONTI 1 D INKORMAL EMARING - on an appeal by the California Province of Cont Infml Hrg the Society of Jesus, from staff's determination that the Demolition of the Manresa Manresa Retreat Retreat House is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue restating staff's belief that before a demolition permit is issued to demolish Manresa Retreat an Environmental Impact Report should be performed. He provided options to Council regarding the levels of CEQA review, which were as follows: Categorical Exemption, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). He advised that the continued Hearing is to consider additional testimony. Mr. John Dee, of Sullivan, Workman & Dee, attorney for the owners of Manresa Retreat, addressed Council stating that there has been no interest in the property, CEQA does not apply, there is no economic use or benefit of useful life or value to the owners and that there is an ongoing expense trying to maintain the property which he felt was causing hardship to the owners. He addressed the following: cost to rehabilitate the building, formerly interested church group, the need for the demolition permit to allow the sale, fees that were paid, application filed, City has no discretion, City should make offer to purchase, money owned to them since the permit was revoked and that the deed has no restrictions on the property. Com Dev Dir comments J. Dee, Attorney for Manresa Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Dee regarding a mitigated Discussion negative declaration, possible meetings with citizen groups, creating historical resources to preserve the site such as, books or videos, time lines, recordation, escrow period, and ' cost to maintain/secure the property. Ms. Eli Labaco addressed the issue voicing her concerns in opposition to the demolition E. Labaco of the property and requested that an Environmental Impact Report be performed. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council voicing his opposition to the demolition of the A. Morales property. comments Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council in favor of demolition of the property After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander to proceed with a mitigated negative declaration at Manresa Retreat and to direct staff to work with the applicant to look into the options of preserving the property's historical significance with suggestions from Mrs. McKenna, who spoke at the last meeting, of preserving historical site through books or videos. Motion failed, Councilmembers Hardison, Madrid, and Beebe dissenting. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Madrid and carried by roll call that staff be directed to develop a focused environmental impact report in order to bring out positive preservation options as well as negative options which might reveal that the property needs to be demolished and how the historical value can be preserved. ' Mayor Alexander and Councilmember Naranjo dissenting. R. Legault Motion for mitigated neg dec (failed) Motion for focused EIR (appvd) The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 though 15 was approved by motion Consent Cal of Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried 1-15, appvd by roll call, with the exception of items G-10, and G-15, which were considered under Items 10 & the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 15 spec call 03/04/96 PAGE THREE 1 A 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 20, 1996, were approved as Min appvd written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C24 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995- Appropriation 96 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments ' 3. The amended Agreement between the City and the California Department of Real Lease Agmt Ca Estate for the lease of office space in the Light & Water building was approved. Dept Real Estate 4. Plans and specifications for tenant improvements for California Department of Plans & Specs Real Estate who are leasing office space in the Light & Water building to establish Tenant Impvmt a branch office, were approved. Construction cost is estimated at $135,000 which included improvements to the remaining space of the second floor. The appropriation was approved from the electric division's operating reserve which will be recouped from future rents. 5. A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE Res 96-C25 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Joint Reso AZUSA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF Brd of Supv PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM"SOUTHERLY Annexation //96 ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 96" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA. 6. Plans and specifications for Water Division Maintenance Yard at the southeast Plans & Specs corner of Gladstone and Lark Ellen were approved and the City Clerk was directed Water Division to advertise for bids. Maint Yard 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA City vehicles ' WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE declared surplus CONSIGNMENT OF SIX SURPLUS CITY VEHICLES TO THE NATIONWIDE AUCTION COMPANY FOR THE SALE OF THESE VEHICLES BY PUBLIC AUCTION. 8. Notice of completion for Citrus and Gladstone Intersection Improvements by Notice of Comp Gentry Brothers Inc., was approved. The original contract amount was Citrus/Gladstone $225,503.60; however, the final project amount was $240,352.40, due to increase Intersection in aggregate and asphalt concrete quantities. Gas tax funds will cover the extras. The extras were approved, and the City Clerk was authorized to record the same. 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C26 DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TWO Notice of NORTHERLY LANES OF TRAFFIC ON AZUSA AVENUE AND TWO Intention/two SOUTHERLY LANES OF TRAFFIC ON SAN GABRIEL AVENUE FROM lanes Azusa/San FIRST STREET TO SIERRA MADRE AVENUE. Gabriel 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 96-C28 ' CALIFORNIA, TO GRANT ANOTHER DESIGNATED PERIOD FOR TWO Two yrs sys YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT. credit 12. The City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 1996. Treas Report 03/04/96 PAGE FOUR n 1 13. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on February 27, 1996, for Upper San pencils and magnets for the Upper San Gabriel River Group Used Oil Opportunity Gabriel Used Oil Grant. One bid was received. The purchase was awarded to Geiger Bros. West, Grant Promotion sole bidder, in the amount of $14,700.67, and staff was authorized to proceed. Geiger Bros. Funds are available from the Used Oil Opportunity Grant. West 14. Approval was given to prepare Certificates of Recognition for the Gladstone High Cert of Recog ' School High Wrestling Team who have won the Montview League Championship Gladstone High two years in a row. Six members have also received All -League accolades and Wrestling Team one member finished in fourth place out of fifty-two schools in C.I.F. 15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Item 16. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-029 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 Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated Congrats to City employees listed for step increases, promotional appointments and new appointment. It employees was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 10. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: ' EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: NAM STATUS EFFECTIVE E. Solan, Ofs Spec II Step 4 02/02/96 C. Rezentes, Sr Ofs Spec Step 4 01/01/96 C. Franks, Pol Officer Step 4 02/03/96 M. Powell, Records Specialist III, effective July 1, 1995. S. Phillips, Records Specialist III, effective July 1, 1995. P. Olivarez, Facility Maintenance Worker III, effective January 1, 1996. C. Taylorson, Facility Maintenance Worker III, effective January 1, 1996. P. Kelly, Planning Technician, effective March 18, 1996. I C. Springemann, Community Service Officer, effective March 3, 1996. 03/04/96 PAGE FIVE 1 1 a Councilmember Beebe requested clarification on the award of contract for the Library Beebe roof, specifically, closing of Library during the project, roofing drains, ceiling tiles, clarification additional cost for tiles and the need for the roof to be clear of debris before work Lib Roof Project begins. City Librarian Maghsoudi responded stating that the Library will be closed during the City Librarian project, which will be for about four to five days, she advised that proper notice will go response out to the public. She stated that the roofing drains are to relieve the pressure, ceiling tiles are going to have to be replaced during the project, but she did not have a cost estimate and she also stated that the roof will have to dry out before the project begins. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Lib Roof Project carried by roll call to award contract for Library re -roofing project to Stone Roofing, Stone Roofing lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $32,310.00 and authorize its execution. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA jointly JOINTLY AT 11:23 P.M. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed Lease Agreement with Ron Seidner and Jnt Pub Hrg a proposed first amendment to Owner Participation Agreement by and among Ron Seidner Seidner, Fd Seidner and Seidner Enterprises, Inc., d.b.a. Bert's Motorcycles operating in the West End Redevelopment Project Area. Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hardison Hrg cont to and unanimously carried by roll call that the Joint Public Hearing be continued to the 3/18/96 meeting of March 18, 1996. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recessed ' CONTINUED AT 11:28 P.M. CRA cont THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:33 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. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to adopt resolution denying the public nuisance appeal for the property located at 330 N. Fenimore Avenue, and grant the property owner J.A.R. Azusa Associates. LTD., an extension of 30 days in order to complete negotiations with Azusa Pacific University. Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF J.A.R. AZUSA ASSOCIATES, LTD. AND APPROVING AN ORDER FOR ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 330 N. FENIMORE AVENUE (ASSESSOR NO. 8624- 021-016) PURSUANT TO SECTION 14-418 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (CASE NO. 95 -C -960-M) 03/04/96 PAGE SIX Ord/Spec Resos. Motion to adopt Reso denying Pub Nuis Appl & 30 day ext. (Appvd) Res. 96-030 Denying Pub Nuis Appl J.A.R. Azusa Associates 1 A 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, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' Mayor Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. 96-01 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY Amendment to COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION PERS Contract OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, REVOKING BUSINESS LICENSE NO. 16304, TACOS MEJIA. ' 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: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 741440 OF CHAPTER 74 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VENDING FROM AUTOMOBILES, TEMPORARY STANDS AND FOOD AND MERCHANDISE CARTS. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried by roll call that the Ordinance be introduced. Councilmember Naranjo dissenting. Res. 96-C31, Revocation of Business Lic Tacos Mejia 1st Rdg Ord Code Amend re: vending from Autos, Temp Stands and food and merchandise carts. Scheduled Items PROTEST HEARING - to receive testimony from property owners having any Protest Hrg objections to the proposed weed abatement by the Los Angels County Agricultural Weed Abatement Commissioner. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of said Hearing published in the San Testimony Gabriel Tribune on February 26, 1996. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. solicited/none received 03/04/96 PAGE SEVEN 1 Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Motion and carried by roll call to approve the motion and abatement order directing Agricultural Abatement order Commissioner's Office to abate the nuisance by removing all weeds, and rubbish from approved the affected parcels. Oth Bus/Cncl None. None ' Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Adjourn to 3/16/96 unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to Saturday, March 16, 1996, at 9:30 a.m., Cncl/City Admin in the City Library Auditorium in order to conduct a Council/City Administrator Workshop Workshop. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:39 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-C32. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 96-02. * Indicates Alexander absent. 03/04/96 PAGE EIGHT I I I