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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 18, 1996 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 18, 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 Alexander called the meeting to order and led in the flag salute. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Invocation Church. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO P EUM: City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick, Director of Finance Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, Economic 'Development Specialist Hall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office Specialist Aguilar. CEREMONIAL Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Director of Community Services Guarrera introduced Marc Gonzales of his department J. Guarrera to present the Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Champions. comments Mr. Marc Gonzales of the Community Services Department addressed Council and M. Gonzales audience presenting Charles Wilson who placed 5th in the Fresno competition, Chris Recognized Lopez who also placed 5th in the Fresno competition and Jessica Carrera who was Knights of champion in the City's NBA Pepsi Hoop Shot, champion in the Elks Free Throw Columbus competition and placed 2nd in Fresno. He noted that all had placed in City Basketball competition, then went on to Covina District competition, Pomona Regional Free Throw competition and then the State Fresno competition. Champions Mayor Alexander recognized members of Knights of Columbus who sponsored the Mayor Alexander Basketball Free Throw competition and were in attendance at the meeting, comments Community Services Director Guarrera readdressed Council announcing the opening J. Guanera of Farmers' Market on Thursday, March 21, 1996, he advised that the American Announcements 'day Little League Light Project at Zacatecas park is moving forward with bases in place & Updates and poles to be put in next week and he thanked Councilmember Hardison, Ca1Mat, Farmers' Mkt, Azusa Transit Mix and Robinsons Ready Mix for all their help with the project. American Little Lastly, he advised that plans and specifications have been approved for the Transit League Ballfteld Facility and will be brought to Council for approval at the April 1, 1996 meeting. & Transit Yard Mr. Gabriel Monares, new District Manager for the Gas Company introduced himself Rep Gas Co. to Council and audience. G. Monares 1 1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part Mr. Ralph Almeida, Attorney for Mr. Jose Rodriguez, property owner, addressed R. Almeda Council requesting reconsideration of a request by the property owner for extension Atty for Jose of time to comply with order to abate illegal/unpermitted housing at 813 West Rodriguez Gladstone Street. He referenced another public nuisance appeal regarding the Petersen comments property on Foothill Boulevard as an identical situation which was granted an extension. ' Lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers, staff and Mr. Almeida regarding Discussion all permits taken on the property, the issue of mixed uses, and the merits of the position taken by the City staff. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously Staff to prepare carried by roll call that staff be directed to compile a report regarding permits that have a report re: been taken out on the property at 813 West Gladstone and return to Council with it at permits ®813 W. the next meeting. Gladstone Street Mayor Alexander requested that staff provide Mr. Almeida with findings regarding the Alexander property that are not of a confidential nature. comments Ms. Camille DeMascio addressed Council expressing her opposition to Proposition 199 C. DeMacio regarding Mobile home Rent Control/Rental Assistance issue. She thanked Council comments for its continued support. Staff was directed to republish, as a historical piece, Resolution No. 94-C41, relating Reso to be to Rental Assistance Initiative. published 'Mr. Art Morales addressed Council offering comments regarding the Knights of A. Morales Columbus Free Throw Champions, the Limits on Mobile home Rent Control Rental comments Assistance Initiative, agenda item regarding Lease of Water Rights, and requested the information he requested at the last meeting regarding the Light and Water Building tax. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council offering comments regarding a new housing R. Legault project in the north section of town and the work being done on the hillside, his comments opposition to proposition 199 and his concerns on keeping businesses in the City. Councilmember Beebe announced the Grand Opening of The Whole Enchilada Beebe Restaurant on Tuesday, March 19, 1996, and the Town Hall Meeting to be held on comments March 27, 1996, 7:00 p.m., at Slauson Middle School. Mayor Alexander reminded all that Tuesday, March 26, 1996 is Election Day. Alexander Councilmember Hardison announced that Thursday March 21, 1996 is the first Hardison Farmers' Market in the City. comments 'Councilmember Madrid recognized the City of Azusa for being named A Clean City Madrid by the Department of Energy. comments Councilmember Naranjo clarified comments he made earlier in the meeting and at prior Naranjo meetings regarding the Planning and Building Departments. He advised that when comments addressing possible errors or problems with Planning or Building issues, it does not reflect on the competency of staff. He praised the Planning and Building Department as great departments that do an excellent job. 03/18196 PAGE TWO 1 1 The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Appvd G-11 unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-11, which was Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 4, 1996, were approved as written. Min appvd ' 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res, 96-C32 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995- Appropriation 96 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C33 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE Dest of Rcds FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Fin Dept 4. The Agreement between the City of Azusa and the Santa Anita Family Service Agmt w/Santa (SAFS), was approved and the City Administrator or an authorized representative Anita Family was directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. The agreement is Services for Senior Referral and Case Management Program, funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program for the 21st Year. 5. Plans and specifications for underground electric conduits and structures at 925 Plans & specs West First, Screwmatic Inc., were approved and the City Clerk was authorized Underground to advertise for bids. Conduits/structures 6. Authorization was given to purchase the formerly leased, 1993 Buick LeSabre for Purchase of the sum of $10,118, plus tax, was approved; the Mayor was authorized to sign City Vehicles the promissory note and authorization was given to lease a 1997 Buick LeSabre ' with General Motors Acceptance Corporation via Reynolds Buick Co., Inc., for the City Administrator. 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 96-C34 CANCELING THE BID AWARD TO P.C. SYSTEMS DESIGN FOR PHASE Porch computers H OF THE 1995-96 MICRO COMPUTER ORDER TO JET RESEARCH, INC. Jet Research 8. Amendment to purchase order for Sierra Systems to include MicroPlus database Amend P.O. system and upgrade to a Windows environment was approved. The original Sierra Computer amount of the Purchase Order was $24,454.75, and the new amount will be Systems $32,929.75. Purchase Order amendment was approved in the amount of $8,475. 9. The 1995-96 Community Services budget provides for pavilion sheltered, tables Purchase Park and refuse receptacles at Slauson, Gladstone and Northside Parks. Funding is shelters & Equip from the California Park and Beach Bond Act. Authorization was given to 3City Parks purchase three blue -roofed pavilion shelters from Dave Bang and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $18,56198 and to purchase six brown roof shelters from Moore Recreation in the amount of $31,711.15 and to purchase 36 tables and 9 trash containers from Quick Crete Products in the amount of $25,275.70. ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purch from Dave Bang & Assoc. ISSUANCE OF THREE PURCHASE ORDERS AT A TOTAL PAYMENT FOR Moore Rec. & A COMBINED AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,548.83. Quick Crete 10. The Water Division solicited Requests for Qualifications from five engineering Water System Dev firms to prepare updates to the Water Division's Water System Development Fee. Fee Update/ The City has had a Water System Development Fee since 1989, and as required Civil Tech by law must be updated in 1996 by a qualified engineer. The Water Division was authorized to issue a notice to proceed to Civil Tech to prepare a Water System Development Fee, for a price not to exceed $11,900.00. 03/18/96 PAGE THREE I I I 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 12. The current rate for replacement water in the area served by the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is $235.10, per acre foot. CalMat will lease use 2000 acre feet of its excess for $211.59 per acre foot, resulting in an overall savings of $47,020, this year. Authorization was given to the Water Division to lease excess water rights from CalMat Co. For a price not to exceed $211.59 per acre foot. 13. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Councilmember Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employees listed for step increase and promotional appointments. It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 11. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP RECOMMENDATIONS: INCREASE/REGULAR J. Kimes, Police Officer Step 3 T. DeLaTorre, Tree Trimmer Step 2 P. Olivarez, Fac Maint Wkr III Regular Appt. C. Taylorson, Fac Maint Wkr III Regular Appt. APPOINTMENT 03/07/96 03/07/96 01/01/96 01/01/96 H. Vuong, Electrical Engineering Aide, effective April 1, 1996. P. Olivarez, Facilities Maintenance Worker III, effective July 1, 1995. C. Taylorson, Facilities Maintenance Worker III, effective July 1, 1995. None. None. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY AT 8:35 P.M. CONTINUED JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed Lease Agreement with Ron Seidner and a proposed first amendment to Owner Participation Agreement by and among Ron Seidner, Ed Seidner and Seidner Enterprises, Inc., dba Bert's Motorcycles operating in the West End Redevelopment Project Area. Spec Call Lease Excess Wtr Rights/CalMat Res. 96-C36 Warrants Special Call Items Congrats to City employees Cncl/CRA convene jointly Cont Jnt Pub Hrg Seidner/Bert's I I I Economic Development Specialist Hall addressed the issue stating that on April 3, 1995, an Owner Participation Agreement (OPA) was approved with Seidner Enterprises to retain Bert's Motorcycle Mall in the City. The purpose was to expand Bert's to 905 West Foothill Blvd., while maintaining the 900 West Foothill Blvd. facility. The OPA provided for Seidner to use loan proceeds on rent payment and physical improvements to their expansion site at 905 W. Foothill. Mr. Ron Seidner, owner of Bert's is now requesting amendment to the OPA, Lease and Sublease Agreements to allow use of the loan proceeds on improvements to the 900, 905, and 1000 West Foothill properties. In addition, Mr. Seidner has requested the ability to lease the property at 1000 West Foothill Blvd. to store inventory -watercraft and motorcycles at the easterly building of the property. Ms. Hall detailed the specifics of the existing OPA, Lease Agreement and Sublease Agreement as well as the proposed amendments. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Economic Dev Specialist Hall comments Testimony Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hrg clsd Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. City Attorney/General Counsel advised of an addition to Amendment 1 to the to the OPA, page 4, section 302.2, subsection a, after the first sentence, which was: "This waiver is expressly conditioned on the participant recording a covenant against the real property known as 900 and 905 West Foothill Boulevard, and 850 Industrial Street, making parking on each property useable by uses located on each other property, which covenant shall be in a form and substance approved by Agency Counsel". Councilmember Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, RON SEIDNER, ED SEIDNER AND SEIDNER ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA BERT'S MOTORCYCLES. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, 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, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE 'REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, RON SEIDNER, ED SEIDNER AND SEIDNER ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA BERT'S MOTORCYCLES. Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE 03/18/96 PAGE FIVE City Attorney advised Res. 96-C37 Amend OPA Seidner Ent. Res. 96-1112 Amend OPA Seidner Ent. Director Naranjo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. 96-R13 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT Lease Agmt WITH RON SEIDNER. Seidner Moved by Director Naranjo, seconded by Director Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Ms. Arlene Yates addressed Council/Directors stating that she purchased property at A. Yates 741 North Pasadena and has been having numerous problems, and spent a lot of money comments bringing up to code over the last three years. She advised that the property is vacant and she cannot receive final approval until she builds a car port. She requested that she be allowed to have temporary occupancy on the property. Mr. Joey Barnum, father of Ms. Yates, addressed Council requesting its aid. J. Barnum comments It was consensus of Council/Directors that the item be referred to staff to research and Staff to rept come back with a report on the issue at the next Council meeting. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONVENED AT 9:00 P.M. continued ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA No bus. DRVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO 13USR4M 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. Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 74-440 OF CHAPTER 74 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VENDING FROM AUTOMOBILES, TEMPORARY STANDS AND FOOD AND MERCHANDISE CARTS Moved by Councilmember Hardison, 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, BEEBE, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NARANJO 03/18/96 PAGE SIX Ord/Spec Resos Ord. 96-02 Re: Vending from Auto/ Temp stands & food & merchandise carts L SC 1) ITEMS Sched Items None. None 'THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 9:09 P.M. convene jntly Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Naranjo Closed Session and unanimously carried by toll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Pending Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a)). City of Azusa v. Southern California Edison; Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC093146. City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency v. Mission Chrysler -Plymouth Inc., et at.; Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. KCO21914. Real Property Negotiations (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8), SKM Enterprises was removed from the Agenda. RECESS: 9:10 P.M. RECONVENED: 9:35 P.M. Recess Reconvened City Attorney/General Counsel Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action No action taken in Closed Session. Moved by Councilmember/Director Hardison, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander Adjourn and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:36 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-C38. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 96-03. 03/18/96 PAGE SEVEN 1