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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 16, 1996 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 16, 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 flag salute. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Finance Director Craig of the City of Azusa. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Captain Garcia, Finance Director Craig, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Information Services Administrator Morningstar, Senior Programmer Analyst Weilbach, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, Redevelopment Project ' Manager Forintos, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Councilmember Madrid presented Certificates of Appreciation to Christine Dennis, Cert of Apprec. Brenda Martinez, and Dani McMeekin (Carol Montano and Lucy Gordian were not in Women of attendance), women who were honored at the YWCA Women of Achievement Awards Achievement banquet. Councilmember Beebe presented a proclamation to Director of Community Services Proc for Guarrera, proclaiming the week of October 7th through 11th, 1996, as "California Ride Ca Ride Share Share Week", in the City of Azusa. Week Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, Vera Mendoza, addressed V. Mendoza Council and audience announcing that the City of Azusa 1996 Fair Exhibit was awarded announced the Blue Ribbon, First Place, in its category. She also stated that the exhibit is located Azusa Fair in building seven (7); at the fair, across from Mexican Village. Exhibit 1st Place Mrs. Mendoza further announced that the Night of Opportunity event, has been changed V. Mendoza 'to November 9, 1996, but will still be held at the Monrovia Nursery and that part of the Night of Oppor- proceeds will go to the Azusa Rose Float Committee. tunity 11/9 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council thanking Community Services Director Guarrera R. Legault for the swim program during the summer. He requested additional information on the comments Household Hazardous Waste item and Krems Property item on the agenda. Mr. Wes Kloepfer addressed Council suggesting that the upcoming 100 year anniversary W. Kloepfer of the Incorporation of the City of Azusa, in December 1998, be celebrated during comments Golden Days Events of that year, with a skit to recognize the incorporation of the City. He suggested that an ad-hoc committee be formed to plan the event, that Jack Williams play the part of his grandfather, and also that perhaps the event be part of the local schools service learning. 'Ms. Esperanza De Anda, addressed Council requesting approval of the proposed E. De Anda resolution in support of Home care Public Authority, on the agenda. comments Mr. Salvador Pedregon addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding the S. Pedregon proposed re -opening of the Shan-gri-la night club on Azusa Avenue at Arrow Highway, comments in the County area of Los Angeles. Councilman Hardison requested that the City Administrator look into the matter. Ms. Lana Grizell addressed Council invited all to the kick-off event of Golden Days L. Grizell week, a dinner/dance at the Woman's Club, on October 5, 1996, beginning at 6:30 p.m. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting the status of a proposed committee to A. Morales advise on CDBG funding projects, more information on the proposed Public Hearing comments regarding COPS, the EIR for Monrovia Nursery Project, and the item regarding the sale of the Promenade. City Administrator Garcia responded, providing background information on COPS, that City Admin the Promenade issue is merely an exchange of ownership and that Mr. Sandy Segal will response address further questions regarding that item, and that the EIR for Monrovia Nursery Project will be coming to Council in November. t' 1: WON410011RUI DIA I 9 Director of Community Services addressed Council providing an update of the Azusa Transit Facility, stating that the following are in place: framing, plumbing and electrical, grading, trenching for parking lot lighting and irrigation system, concrete posts that will house wrought iron fencing, concrete block wall, curb, gutters and sidewalks. He advised that a soils analysis was performed and results showed that pollutants were undetected; the project will be completed November 28th and dedication ceremony will he first week in December. He further advised that the Head Start program is filled to capacity; he advised that the Farmer's Market has ended for now. He further advised that the Haunted House is being worked on by staff and volunteers, and thanked the community volunteering and Sandy Segal for the use of the building at the Promenade. Ms. Rosemary Salce, General Chairman of the Golden Days Committee addressed Council providing an update of the Golden Days events. She presented Councilmembers with Golden Days T-shirts, advised that the events will take place during the week of October 4th through the 13th, banners have been hung throughout the City, new event will be car & motorcycle show at Memorial Park, Honorary Grand Marshall, our own, City Treasurer Bob Talley, Honored Citizens are: Audrey Lore and Pete Ramos, and Grand Marshall will be Cathy Ybarra of Channel 4 news. Updates/Cncl Com Svs Dir comments Transit Yard, Head start, Farmers' Mkt.. Haunted House R. Salce comments Golden Days Councilmember Madrid thanked all members of the community who applied for City Madrid Boards and Commissions. comments Councilmember Hardison thanked Golden Days Committee for their time and energy Hardison and encouraged everyone to participate in the events. comments Councilmember Beebe reminded all of the Rose Float Gala on September 28, 1996. Beebe comments 09/16/96 PAGE TWO The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 22 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Appvd, G-5, G-6, unanimously* carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-5, G-6, G-7, and G-8, & G-12 G-13 which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Spec Call 1. The Minutes of regular meeting of September 3, 1996, were approved as written. Min appvd ' 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res, 96-C124 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 Appropriation PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF TILE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN Res. 96-C125 SUPPORT OF HOME CARE PUBLIC AUTHORITY TO PRESERVE AND Support Home STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER MODE OF IHSS SERVICE Care DELIVERY. 4. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on September 10, 1996, for Rockvale Traffic the "Rockvale Avenue -Baseline Road Traffic Signal" project. One bid was Sig. CT&F received. The contract was awarded to CT&F, low qualified bidder, in the amount of $49,999.19, and the Mayor was authorized to execute same. 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 7. SPECIAL CALI. ITEM. Spec Call Spec Call Spec Call 8. Final Parcel Map No. 24517, pertaining to the subdivision of property located at Final Parcel Map 500 and 555 Danlee Street, was approved. 24517 appvd 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C128 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Painting & ceiling ISSUANCE. OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED repairs Library $19,500.00 FOR PAINTING & CEILING REPAIRS AT THE CITY LIBRARY. 10. The City Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 1996, was received and filed. 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM THERETO BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR THE SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF THE AT&T DEFINITY SYSTEM TELEPHONE SYSTEM. 12. Stone Rooting has completed the Temporary Roof Project for the City Library. The contract contained a provision to replace rotted plywood sheeting and to install additional drains, if needed and one additional plywood panel and one drain were installed at a cost of $5,742. The project was accepted as complete; the notice of completion was approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. 13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Treas Rpt Res. 96-C 129 Svs Agmt & add Lucent Tech., Inc. Notice of Comp Stone Roofing Library roof Spec Call 14. Specifications for a 40 foot telescopic, articulating, aerial device equipped with a Specs bucket single platform (bucket truck), were approved and the City Clerk was authorized truck to advertise for bids. 15. Plans and specifications for Project LD96-3, to furnish & install underground Plans & Specs electric conduits and substructures at Vernon Avenue between Paramount Avenue Project LD96-3 and Gladstone Street, were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to conduits advertise for bids. 09/16/96 PAGE, THREE 16. Specialty Builders, Inc., have completed the Light & Water building West Wing Notice of Comp 2nd Floor Tenant Improvement Project, in accordance with the plans, Tenant Impvmts specifications and conditions of the contract. The Notice of Completion was Specialty Bldrs. approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. 17. At the time of the design of the improvements to the Paramount Water Yard, it was discovered that the property owner bordering the west side of the City property had encroached approximately 9.5'. The improvements called for construction of a 6' high garden wall between the properties, and this would have resulted in the loss of the encroached land. The owners requested to purchase the strip of property from the City. The property was declared surplus, and the Mayor was authorized to execute a Purchase Sale Agreement and Trust Deed. 18. Council approved the "Homeless Assistance Program", a Community Development block Grant Project, on January 16, 1996. Peregrinos' de Emaus, a non-profit organization, is providing the services for this program. The contract between the City and Peregrinos' de Emaus for period October 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997 was approved and the City Administrator, or other authorized representative of the City, was authorized to execute on behalf of the City. 19. As part of the 1996-97 State budget package, a Citizens' Option for Public Safety "COPS" program appropriates one hundred million dollar from the State general fund for local public safety purposes. The City of Azusa will receive approximately $101,131.00 under the program. A Public Hearing is scheduled for the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 23, 1996, at 6:30 pm in the Library Auditorium. Purchase & Sale Agmt & Trust Deed/Baldons Contract w/ Peregrinos' de Emaus Homeless Assistance Program Pub Hrg/COPS 9/23/96 20. Approval was given to present Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers who Cert of Apprec. worked on the Azusa 1996 Los Angeles County Fair Exhibit. Volunteers/Fair 21. Submitted for approval was a Grant of Easement from the City of Glendora for the Grant of Easement property commonly known as Glendora Pumping Station located at 700 West City of Glendora Sierra Madre Avenue in Azusa. The easement will be used to access and to maintain underground electric conduits and cables installed on the property. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C131 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE Glendora RECORDING THEREOF. Pumping Station 22. 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-C132 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Special Call Items ' Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed item regarding Household Hazardous Waste Admin Analyst Grant, stating AETS has full permission by the State, and it is an opportunity for comments residents to have a permanent site to dispose of paints, thinners, etc., at no fee. Household Councilmember Hardison advised that AETS are experts in the field. Hazardous Waste Mr. Ron Legault expressed concerns regarding a recent fire in the area of AETS. R. Legault comments Councilmemher Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C126 APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY TO APPLY FOR A Household HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISCRETIONARY GRANT. Hazardous Waste Grant 09/16/96 PAGE, FOUR 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 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ' Councilmember Hardison requested additional information regarding the purchase of Hardison re: a Color Laser Printer for the Police Department. Laser Printer City Administrator Garcia responded stating that the need for the Color Laser Printer City Admin will allow staff to move into the technological age of the twenty-first century and will response save approximately $7,000 per year in film processing, and that there is also the need to have a photo like quality for evidence in the Police Department. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING Res. 96-C127 FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A Purchase Laser PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,572.09 FOR A Printer PD COLOR LASER PRINTER. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, 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 'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER Councilmember Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated Congrats to City employees listed for step increase, new appointments and promotions. It was then Employees moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously* carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Items. 7. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT Human Resource RECOMMENDATIONS: Action items NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE P. Kelly, Ping Tech. Step 2/Reg Appt. 09/18/96 K. Mingle, Lib Asst. III Step 51Reg. Appt. 07/19/96 G. Dubois, St Maint Wkr III Step 4/Reg. Appt. 09/14/96 J. Hinojos, App. Line Mech. Step 4/Reg. Appt. 09/06/96 NEW APPOINTMENTS ' V. Johnson, Building Inspector, effective September 30, 1996. J. Toledo, Street Maintenance Worker II, effective pending phy results. R. Ladow, Water Utility Worker II, effective September 17, 1996. SEPARATIONS None. DAVE REQUESTS None. 09/16/96 PAGE, FIVE Councilmember Hardison addressed item regarding the purchase of twenty-six micro Hardison re: computers and questioned whether the computers were being replaced or added to purchase of employees who do not have computers. computers Utilities Director Hsu responded stating that all computers are mainly replacements and Utilities Dir explained the reasons for the replacements and the upgrading of older computers. response Information Service Administrator Morningstar addressed Council and responded to Information questions regarding configuration of the new computers. Further discussion was held Service between Mr. Morningstar and Councilmembers regarding current capacity of City units Administrator and the possibility of negotiating with Jet Research to reduce the price of the computers response due to the fact that the City is also purchasing the laser printer from them. Mr. Morningstar advised that there would little if any price flexibility from Jet Research due to the fact that its prices are never much above its own cost, but would research that option. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING Res. 96-C130 FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING PURCHASE OF PERSONAL Purchase of COMPUTERS TO JET RESEARCH LABORATORIES, INC. 26 Micro Computers Moved by Councilmember Hardison, 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 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONVENED AT 8:35 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:36 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. Ali Df-91-kil I ICâ–º_ Ord/Spec Resos None SCHEDULED ITEM Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - from abatement costs for the property Cont Pub Nuis located at 406 North Alameda Avenue, Gregorio & Virginia Rios, property owners. Appeal Rios Community Improvement Manager Rudisel addressed the Hearing stating that at the last Com Imp Mngr meeting staff was directed to prepare a more detailed analysis of the cost for the comments abatement of a public nuisance at the property located at 406 North Alameda. He advised that the detailed cost analysis has been distributed to Mr. Rios, his legal counsel, and Councilmembers, and that he would answer questions from the members. fie also stated that Council has the options to confirm the costs, modify the costs, or to grant the appeal to Mr. Rios and remove all costs. 09/16/96 PAGE SIX Councilmember Hardison asked whether additional work on the item would mean Hardison additional cost to the applicant. Mr. Rudisel replied "yes". comments Mr. Albert Perez, Attorney for Mr. Rios, addressed the Hearing requesting that the cost A. Perez, Atty. for abatement on Mr. Rios' property, should be waived or reduced, because he has for Mr. Rios owned the house for twenty-five years and the public nuisance was placed on the comments property by a complaint, through no fault of Mr. Rios. 'After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Appeal denied Councilmember Hardison and carried by roll call that the appeal be denied and the cost cost confirmed confirmed in the amount of $591.48. Councilmember Madrid dissenting. OTHER B IN - / OUNCIL. Oth Bus/Cncl None. None. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess. None. None. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Cncl adjourned unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, September 23, 1996, 6:30 to 9/23/96 p.m., in the Azusa Library Auditorium, in order to hold a Public Hearing on Citizens' Pub Hrg COPS/ Option for Public Safety "COPS"; held a joint workshop with the Cultural and Cont Pub Hrg Wtr Historical Landmark Commission regarding the proposed Historical Preservation System Dev Fees/ Ordinance, and to hold a Continued Public Hearing regarding the proposed amendment workshop w/ to the Water System Development Fees. Cult & Hist I comm. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:44 P.M, N NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-C133. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 96-08. *Indicates Alexander absent. 09/16/96 PAGE SEVEN