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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. 08/19/96 PAGE FIVE 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. I TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:58 P.M. f CITY CLERK, NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-C118 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 96-08 09/19/96 PAGE 6