HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 19, 1996 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 19, 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.
INVOCATION was given by Father Ed Landreau of Saint Frances of Rome Church.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, BEEBE, NARANJO,
ALEXANDER, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator, Finance Director Craig, Chief of Police
Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Water
Division Manager Bowcock, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent
of Public Works Pedroza, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project
Manager Forintos, Economic Development Specialist hall, Office Specialist Hernandez,
City Clerk Solis.
CEREMONIAL
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Ceremonial
The entire Council presented a proclamation to Ms. Betty Engle, retiring member of the Proc to B.
Architectural Barriers Commission, honoring her for her many services to the City of Engle
Azusa.
The Mayor informed Council and audience of death of Mr. Tom O'Shea, a long time Dedicate mtg to
resident and businessman in Azusa. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by T. O'Shea
Councilmember Naranjo and unanimously carried by roll call to dedicate this meeting in
honor of Mr. O'Shea for the services he contributed to this community.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Mr. Tim Lowry from City of Duarte Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council inviting T. Lowry City
them to City of Duarte Route 66 celebration, including a parade which will be held on of Duarte,
September 21, 1996. invites Cncl.
Mr. Randall Salcido addressed Council requesting that a tree be dedicated in honor of C. Culver tree
Christopher Culver, who passed away March 28, 1995, a lifelong resident in the City of planting in
Azusa, for his committment to helping youth. memorium
Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously
carried by roll call, to dedicate a tree to Christopher Culver to be planted in Slauson Park
on August 28, 1996, at 10:00 a.m.
Moved by Mayor Alexander; seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously
carried by roll call vote to recess.
RECESS: 8:05 P.M.
RECONVENED: 8:16 P.M.
Recess
Reconvened
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting information regarding free swim at Slauson A. Morales
Park and recent meeting the City Administrator had with the Fire Department, Comments
Community Services Director Guarrera addressed Council stating that free swim was G. Guarrera
' going to be in effect starting August 23 to September 3, for Seniors and Children 12 and Comments
tinder during recreational hours. re. free swim
City Administrator Garcia addressed Council stating that at the meeting with the Fire H. Garcia
Department, goals and objectives for the negotiation of the Fire Contract were discussed; comments re.
however, there was nothing to report at this time. There will be subsequent meetings Fire Dept. mtg.
which at this time have not yet been scheduled.
Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding adequate water R. Legault
supply for the new housing project. comments
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Rpts/Updates
Mr. Marvin Sandlin, President from the Parks and Recreation Commission, addressed M. Sandlin,
Council giving them a complete update on the recreation activities and future projects. update on
He also gave update on Head Start and the Azusa Transit site and future construction Recreation
which began August I st and is expected to be completed by Thanks Giving. Activities
Ms. Lurece Hunter, Co Chairperson of the Azusa Rose Float Committee, addressed L. Hunter,
Council giving them an update on the accomplishments of the Committee, site unveiled update on Rose
' the Rose Float Design, thanking all the people who participated and helped. She also Float Comm
informed Council of the upcoming events to continue raising finds.
Mayor Alexander, addressed the meeting giving an update on Sister City student and adult Alexander
exchange, and encouraged the community to participate in this program. He also gave an comments
update on the Mayor's Program that was set up in order to meet with the community to
address different areas.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of items I through t 1 was approved by motion Consent Cal
of Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll G - I -G-I 1 apvd
call, with the exception of item G-7, which was considered under the Special Call portion G-7 Spec Call
of the Agenda.
The minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, ,and the adjourned regular meeting Min appvd
of July 29, 1996, were approved as written.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 96-C112
APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 Appropriation
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-C1 13
WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE purchase of two
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED transformers
$26,718.59 FOR THE PURCI IASE OF TWO 750 KVA TRANSFORMERS.
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res 96-C114
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 8974 AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONS authorize sign
TO SIGN CERTAIN APPLICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS FOR THE CITY for emergency
UNDER THE FEDERAL CIVIL DEFENSE ACT. mngmnt assist
08/19/96 PAGE TWO
5. At the July 15th regular meeting, Council approved a plan to exchange $100,000 of Prop A Assign
City of Azusa Proposition A funds for $65,000 of City of Torrance General Funds. Agmnt w/City
The Mayor was authorized to execute Proposition A Assignment Agreement with of Torrance
City of Torrance.
6. As follow up to blanket purchase orders over $5,000, FY 196-97, approved last
Addtl 21
month, a few are still outstanding due to the need for more information, quotes, etc.
Blanket Purch
The issuance of twenty-one purchase orders detailed was approved and formal
Orders
' bidding procedures pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code was waived.
7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
8. A Proclamation was approved to proclaim the week of October 7-11, 1996, as
"California Rideshare Week" in the City of Azusa and encourage the citizens of
Proclo for Ride
Azusa to try alternative methods of transportation during this period.
Share Week
Oct 7-11
9. The Agreement between the City of Azusa and Salt River Project (SRP) will
facilitate any future short-term transactions between the parties. Said Agreement
Agreement w/
will enable Azusa to enter into short-term purchasing of firm and nonfirm energy,
Salt River
and firm capacity from SRP. The agreement was approved and the Mayor was
Project
authorized to execute, and delegate authority to Utilities Director or his designee to
enter into future transactions that arise under the Agreement.
10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Res 96-C115
ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED install 610'
$25,370.000 FOR INSTALLATION OF 610' OF WATER MAIN AND water main,
REQUIRED APPURTENANCE ON NEWBURGH STREET. Newburgh st
' 11. TWO RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Resos 96-C116
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. & Cl 17,
Warrants
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
7. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows:
EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT Human
RECOMMENDATIONS: Resources
Action Items
NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE
J. Hernandez, Ofc Sepc 111 Step 5 08/04/96
P. Hoh, P.D. Ofcr. Step 2 08/13/96
R. Lanzarotto, Welder Step 5 08/01/96
R. Scholes, Cust. Svc. Rep. II Step 5 08/17/96
NEW APPOINTMENTS
None
' PROMOTIONS
None
SEPARATIONS
None
LEAVE REQUEST
C. Pringle, St Maint Crew Supervisor, 08/15/96, Industrial Leave
08/19/96 PAGE THREE
THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA
JOINTLY AT 8:48 P.M. convened jntly
A Downtown concept Plan has been prepared through community workshops and Downtown
evaluation of market conditions. The Downtown study area was defined as the area along concept plan
Azusa Avenue between the 210 Freeway on the south and the Santa Fe Railroad tracks
on the north.
Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, addressed council giving a brief introduction R. Steel, brief
regarding the Downtown project. introduction
Economic Development Specialist Hall, addressed Council giving them a thorough
explanation of the Downtown Concept Plan and 1996-97 Downtown Implementation
Programs. She explained that the Downtown Concept consists of; Retail Marketing
Demand, Retail Concepts, Two Districts that are provided by the plan, the focus area,
street circulation pattern and relationship with other City Projects. The 1996-97
Downtown Implementation Program consists of, considering public input, phase 1
Downtown Banner Program, Downtown Mural Proposal. This Implementation Plan also
suggests to implement a second year work program which staff intends to apply for a
Federal Section 108 loan, to be able to retain current businesses, recruit new tenants, be
able to retain these businesses, promote and enhance business and recruit of major
business.
M. Hall,
thorough
explanation
Downtown
Concept &
Implementation
Plan
Question and answer session was held among CouncilBoardmembers and M. Hall Discussion
regarding the project.
Robert Ramos, professor of Azusa High School, addressed council presenting them with R. Ramos
three proposed designs for the downtown mural project. Comments
Moved by CouncilBoardmember Hardison, seconded by CouncilBoardmember Naranjo Appv
and unanimously carried by roll call vote to approve the Downtown Concept Plan, the Downtown Plan
1996-97 Downtown Implementation Program, Phase I of the Downtown Banner Program
and the Downtown Mural Proposal.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City recess
CONTINUED AT 9:38 P.M. CRA contd
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:11 P.M.
Reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA no buss
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.
ORDINANCES/ESPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
No Business
Ord/Spec Reso
None
PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL -by Gregorio Rios, for costs relating to a nuisance on Pub Nuis Appl
the property located at 406 North Alameda. 406 N.Alameda
Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that this was an R. Bruckner
appeal from costs that the city incurred abating the property on 406 North Alameda. The Comments
property was declared a nuisance a year ago. The owner attempted to legalize the
addition through a variance, which was denied in June. The Hearing Officer conducted
a hearing, about which the applicant was notified, but did not attend the hearing. The
applicant then appealed hearing findings; the appealed was denied and costs were
confirmed to the amount of $591.48.
08/19/96 PACE FOUR
Mr. Albert Perez, Attorney representing Mr. Rios, addressed Council requesting an A. Perez
extension to address this appeal. He explained that due to lack of time he was unable to coments
get all the information together for the appeal.
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander, and unanimously Pub Nus Appl
carried by roll call vote, to table the appeal to September 16th, 1996, regular Council Contd to 9/16
Meeting, in order to give time to the appellant to collect all the information needed.
PUBLIC HEARING - regarding a proposed ordinance to amend Water System Pub Hrg Water
Development Fees and Adopt of Fee Resolutions. Sys Deve Fee
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 8, 1996.
Utilities Director I Isu, addressed Council explaining that this hearing was to consider the Hsu discuss
adoption of an ordinance relating to Water System Development Fee along with two water Sys Dev
resolutions. Ile also gave a background regarding this fee, he explained that this fee is Fee
used for future developments.
Question and answer session was held among Council and Utilities Director. Ques/Answer
Representative from Lewis Homes, Mr. Pat Loy, addressed the issue requesting an P.Loy/Lewis
extension of the hearing. He explained that he needed additional time so his engineers Homes
could review this plan. comments
Mr. Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion in regards to this hearing. A.Morales
Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander, and unanimously Contd Hrg to
carried by roll call vote to continue the hearing to September 3, 1996. 9/3/96
It was decided among Councilmembers and City Administrator to have the above two Brg Hrgs to
continued Public Hearings placed at the beginning of the agenda in order to have enough beginning of
time to discuss the issues that arise. next mtg
PUBLIC HEARING - to appeal Conditional Use Permit No. C-96-2 & Precise Plan of Pub Hrg 307
Design No. P-96-37 - Thomas Kan, 307 South Azusa Avenue S.Azusa
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg Open
publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 8, 1996.
Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander to continue the Contd to 9/3
Hearing to September 3, 1996, meeting.
No Business
Other Bus
None
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY CRA/Cncl
TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:57 P.M. convene jntly
Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and Closed Session
unanimously carried by roll call vote to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following:
Potential Litigation - Conference with Legal Counsel (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (b). One
Case.
RECESS: 10:58 P.M.
RECONVENED: 11:55 P.M.
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Recess
Reconvened
City Attorney/General Counsel Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action taken No action
in Closed Session.
Moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Adjourn
unanimously carried by roll call vote to adjourn the meeting to Monday, August 26th,
1996, 6:30 p.m., Library Auditorium in order to conduct Board and Commission
Interviews.
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TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:58 P.M.
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CITY CLERK,
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-C118
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 96-08
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