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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 2, 1996 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 2, 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 Reverend Rick Mac Donald of the Foursquare Gospel PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Finance Director Craig, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present ' CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Romy Pangilinan of Medicare Plus Proc Calif. Home Health Care Services, proclaiming the week of December 1 through 7, as 1996 Home Care California Home Care Week. Week Ms. Lurece Hunter and Rosemary Agabra, Co -Chairpersons of the Azusa Rose Float L. Hunter & Committee, addressed Council inviting all to the Rose Float Reception to be held at R. Agabra Fiesta Floats located at 1727 Buena Vista St., Duarte, on Wednesday December 4th. Azusa Float She expressed her appreciation to all the individual organizations that have donated time and money to the Committee, as well as the Azusa Unified Schools. She announced the upcoming craft show on Saturday, December 7th from 9am to 3pm, on December 15th the placement on dried flowers on the float and on the 26th, and she provided the following numbers for further information: 334-1507 and 334-7705. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council and introduced the float riders, who were: Kyle P. Martinez Bunker, Rosa Scholes, Cathy Contreras, Elise Contreras and Hanna Segal. Float Riders Ms. Nancy Moore of the Azusa Unified School District, introduced the winners of the N. Moore essay contest who also won a seat on the Azusa Rose Float, who read their essays in full Essay Winners they were as follows: Tiana Acosta, Alexandria Benitez, Leandra Marie Castenada, and & Float Riders Linda Jessica Padilla. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Bob Cruz, new representative of The Gas Company, introduced himself to Council B. Cruz and audience. comments Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council announcing that the Senior Center is receiving R. Legault canned goods for the homeless and that they helped place flowers on the float last year. comments He then expressed his views on Prop 218, and double taxation. City Administrator Garcia responded stating that he is developing a position paper to be City Admin brought before Council at the Mid -Year Review. response Mr. Murray Hirota addressed Council announced that Mr. Rocky Edridge, a drum major at Gladstone High School, recently participated at a camp and was selected as one of ten to represent the Unified Spirit Association, will participate in a parade in Paris, France, and is accepting donations to help fund the trip. He advised that the parade will be held on January 1, 1997 and that Mr. Edridge is in need of $800.00. ' REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENT3L/STArr Chief of Police Broderick addressed Council stating that a former Azusa Police Officer, John Kapano, passed away, also providing a brief outline of Mr. Kapano's employment with the City which was from 1950 through 1973. Chief Broderick requested that a plaque be prepared in memory of Mr. Kapano and be presented at the memorial service on December 5th in Riverside. Mayor Alexander suggested that the Flag be flown at half mast on that day. M. Hirota comments Updates/Cncl/staff COP re: memorial former police officer J. Kapano Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Plaque in carried by roll call that a plaque be prepared in memory of former Azusa Police Officer memory of John Kapano and also that the Flag be flown at half mast on December 5th, in his J. Kapano memory. Community Services Director Guarrera addressed Council reminding all of the Com Svs Dir upcoming Annual Holiday Boutique to be held on Saturday December 7th at 9am. He announcement also stated that a Car Show will be held in conjunction with the event. Mayor Alexander thanked Community Services Director Guarrera for the excellent Tree Lighting Ceremony held this evening, thanked all who participated in the Bob's Burger Thanksgiving Dinner to the needy, announced that there will be two more Evenings with the Mayor to be held on December 17th, 7pm at Sylvan Villa Mobile Home Park, and January 9th at 7pm at Villa Azusa at 200 East Gladstone Street, and that the State of the City Address will be held on January 16th at Sam, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Beebe thanked Lurece Hunter for providing information on Azusa Rose Float Committee, and announced that on Wednesday night the Azusa float will be on display at Fiesta Floats, 1727 Buena Vista, Duarte, at 5:30 p.m, reminded all that on Monday, December 9th, at the Light and Water Building will be the meeting on Deregulation, and invited all to come out and cut flowers for the float on December 15th, from 8am to 5pm, and on December 26 to the 30th. Mayor comments Cncl Beebe comments Councilmember Madrid stated that there has been an offer to purchase Manresa Retreat Cncl Madrid from Monrovia Nursery, and that it will be used as a Retreat Center. comments Councilmember Hardison urged all the kids to continue to contribute their rolled pennies Cncl Hardison to the Azusa Rose Float. comments CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on the application of Azusa Pacific University Cont Pub Hrg requesting a Zone Change Case No. Z-96-4, which will allow an amendment to the Zone Change Azusa Pacific University Campus Master Plan (Specific Plan - SP -2), with respect to Azusa Pacific real properties located at 901 East Alosta Avenue and 701 Past Foothill Boulevard. University Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Hearing providing a Com Dev Dir summary of proposed Master Plan Amendment to the Azusa Pacific University which comments would consist of some building additions, deletions, and consolidations, the shifting of building, and the shifting of parking spaces. lie detailed the changes to the East Campus and West Campus which included the affected buildings/uses, existing Master Plan , proposed Master Plan and projected build out. 12/02/96 PAGE TWO He responded to concerns expressed at the last meeting regarding the area of parking, traffic, land use and other concerns. He concluded that the Specific Plan Amendment would not add any new uses, but would consolidate, eliminate, adjust, expand and relocate some of the proposed future construction. He then presented the following mitigation measures and conditions to be incorporated in the Specific Plan: I)The Specific Plan shall be modified to maximize parking opportunities at the West Campus, and shall provide at least 835 parking spaces. 2) The Field house/arena events should be scheduled off-peak (in the evenings and on weekends) as much as possible to 'eliminate parking and traffic concerns. 3) To the extent the University has the authority, parking for major events at the Field house/arena should be managed to reduce temporary impacts at the West Campus. d) the tennis court lighting and all parking lot and security lighting shall be directed away from adjoining residential areas. Mr. Hank Bode, Vice President of Azusa Pacific University, addressed Council and read into the record a letter from Dr. Felix, President of Azusa Pacific University, requesting approval of the Zone Change and amendment to the Master Plan and agreeing to previously stated mitigation measures and conditions to be incorporated in the Specific Plan as stated above. Mr. Bode requested approval at this time in order to proceed with the construction of building number 3 and so that the 1.1 million dollar foundation grant, which requires that construction begin by the end of 1996, not be jeopardized. Com Dev Dir comments (continued) H. Bode Vice President APU/comments Mr. Fred Garlett, President of Citrus Cove Homeowners Association, addressed the F. Garlett Hearing stating that any comments made by himself or other residents of Citrus Cove comments are not the opinion of the Homer owners Association. He then voiced his opinion in favor of the Zone Change and Master Plan Amendment of Azusa Pacific University. Mr. Ed Hlava addressed the Hearing requesting consideration of a full Environmental E. Hlava Impact Report of the Azusa Pacific University Zone Change and Master Plan comments 'Amendment and expressed his opinion regarding proposed possible negative impacts. Discussion was held between Councilmember Beebe and Mr. Hlava regarding an EIR, Discussion mitigation measures, the project, activities, and possible meetings with staff and APU. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing voicing his opinion in favor of the Zone A. Morales Change. Ms. Marianne B. Miasnik addressed the Hearing and read a letter into the record which M. Miasnik stated that there was evidence that the project would have environmental effects by comments California Quality Act, (C.E.Q.A.) definition, requested an Environmental Impact Report be required by the applicant, the purpose of an E.I.R. and the function of the report. Ms. Marty Garlett addressed the Hearing in favor of the Zone Change. M. Garlett Ms. Darlyne Garofalo addressed the Hearing requesting that Council consider all factors D. Garofalo before an decision is made regarding the Zone Change and Master Plan Amendment. comments Cliff Hamlow, Vice President for University Services at Azusa Pacific University, C. Hamlow addressed the Hearing reflecting on the positive image the University has portrayed for continents ' Azusa, statistics on students and the University's effect on the community. Mr. Ed Hlava, readdressed Council stating expressing his opposition to Changes. E. Hlava Mr. Art Morales readdressed the Hearing expressing his view in favor of the Zone A. Morales Change and Master Plan Amendment. comments Mr. Hank Bode readdressed the Hearing offering additional comments. Mr. Ron L.egault addressed the Hearing voicing concerns regarding a proposed EIR. R. Legault comments 12/02/96 PAGE THREE Jennifer Vanearden, student of Azusa Pacific University, addressed the Hearing offering J. Vanearden comments regarding life as a student of a University. comments Mr. Mike Washun addressed the Hearing expressing his opposition to the construction M Washun of apartment buildings on campus at Azusa Pacific University and how it would affect comments current housing in the community. Mr. Hank Bode, responded stating that the apartment style student housing will replace H. Bode existing modular units on campus. comments Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Hrg Closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously carried by. roll call that the applicant be directed to change the Specific Plan to incorporate the following measures: 1. The Specific Plan shall be modified to maximize parking opportunities at the West Campus, and shall provide at least 835 parking spaces. 2. The Field house/arena events should be scheduled off-peak (in the evenings and on weekends) as much as possible to eliminate parking and traffic concerns. 3. To the extent the University has the authority, parking for major events at the Field house/arena should be managed to reduce temporary impacts at the West Campus. 4. The tennis court lighting and all parking lot and security lighting shall be directed away from adjoining residential areas. The City Council took action (as part of above motion) to approve the Negative Declaration as presented at the November 18 meeting; approve Zone Change Z-96-4, and staff was directed to prepare the appropriate ordinance and specific plan changes for Council consideration at the next meeting. Zone change & Master Plan Amendment to APU approved/with changes to Specific Plan Councilmember Naranjo suggested that when Rosedale Project is constructed that a Naranjo disclosure be provided to home buyers regarding the APU and its potential for growth comments The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 19 was approved by Con Cal motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and G-5, G-7 & unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of items G-5, G-7, and G-10 G-10 which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Spec Call 1. The Minutes of regular meeting of November 18, 1996, were approved as Min approved written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C184 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-C185 AUTHORIZING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE TWO Purchase two PARATRANSIT VANS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA. Paratransit vans 4. In order to provide adequate and reasonably priced energy, in view of the Pre -purchase forthcoming new electric market structure, it is beneficial for the City to "pre- Agmt w/Edison purchase" from the City of Pasadena, an additional 9MW of electric capacity in order to secure power capacity through the year 2002 at a projected savings of 2 million dollars. The "pre -purchase" agreed to in concept by Edison, will be under the existing Azusa Edison Integrated Operations Agreement. The Agreements were approved and execution was authorized. 12/02/96 PAGE FOUR 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 6. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Monday, November 25, Bid open 1996, for a closed circuit security system. In studying the bids, there was a wide Closed Circuit variation in the equipment that was offered by the different bidders. Staff Security System requested more time to analyze the equipment. Approval was given to postpone postponed the awarding of the bid. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 8. Nessi Painting Contractors have completed the interior painting of the City Notice of Comp Library. The project was accepted as complete, the Notice of Completion was Nessi Painting approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. Contractors 9. Bid opening was field in the Office of the City Clerk on Thursday, November 21, 1996, for the furnishing , labor, materials and performance of all work for the replacement of water mains at Banwell, Enid, Leaf Avenues, Newburgh, and Orkney Streets and Renwick Road. Three bids were received. The contract was awarded to Robert Brkich Construction, low bidder, in the amount of $444,500.00 and its execution was authorized. 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 11. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on November 12, 1996, for Uniform Rental Agreement. Six bids were received, of which one declined to bid, one submitted only a partial bid and one did not bid per specifications. The contract was awarded to Mission Linen supply, effective December 3, 1996, for the rental of uniforms, etc., for an initial period of seven months, with two one year extension options. Bid open Replacement of Water Mains Robert Brkich Construction Spec Call Uniform Rental Agreement 12. The Letter Agreement to deintegrate Azusa's Idaho Power Resource between the Letter Agmt City of Azusa and Edison will enable Azusa to regain operational control of Azusa Idaho Power Idaho Power resource effective May, 1997 through the end of the agreement with Resource Idaho Power company. The Agreement was approved and its execution was authorized. 13. The Letter Agreement to deintegrate Azusa's San Juan resource between the City Letter Agmt of Azusa and Edison will enable Azusa to regain operational control of Azusa's San Juan San Juan resource effective January, 1997. The Agreement was approved and its execution was authorized. 14. Lambco Engineering Incorporated has completed the installation of underground Notice of Comp electric conduits at 925 W. First Street, in compliance with the plans and Lambco Engr specifications of the contract. The project was accepted as complete, the Notice of Completion was approved and its execution and recordation were authorized. 15. Plans and specifications for Circuit Breakers at Azusa Substation were approved Plans & Specs and the City Clerk was directed to advertise for bids. Circuit Breakers 16. Metricom Incorporated wishes to attach and operate radio transmitter on existing Metricom Inc City -owned street light poles located in the public right -or -way for purposes of Permit Agreement operating its wireless digital communications network. Metricom intends to offer wireless telecommunications services to subscribers using its network. The permit for Metricom was approved and authorization was given to execute the permit agreement. 17. Old Hickory Construction Corporation has completed the construction of the Water Notice of Comp Division Construction Yard in accordance with the plans and specifications. The Old Hickory Notice of Completion was approved and its execution and recordation were Constr. authorized. 12/02/96 PAGE FIVE 18. 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-C189 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C190 ' OPPOSING THE SMOG CHECK II PROGRAM AND REQUESTING THE Opposing GOVERNOR AND STATE LEGISLATURE TO REPEAL THE SMOG CHECK Smog Check II II PROGRAM AND RECOMMEND REIMPLEMENTATION OF THE Program PREVIOUS TEST THAT CONTINUES CLEANING THE AIR IN CALIFORNIA. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilmember Madrid expressed concerns regarding resolutions approving Memoranda Madrid of Understanding and Classifications Specifications for certain employees. concerns Lengthy discussion was held between Council and staff consisting of questions and Discussion detailed responses regarding the following resolutions. Councilmember Naranjo offered two resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C186 APPROVING CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR CITY PLANNER, Approving class ENGINEERING ASSISTANT, RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT, SENIOR specifications SERVICES MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION MANAGER, BUYER, POLICE 'ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER, POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR AND SALARIES THEREFOR; AND RECLASSIFYING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES, And A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-CI87 APPROVING REVISIONS TO: Approving MOU's THE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE AZUSA CITY EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION, THE CIVILIAN ASSOCIATION OF POLICE: PERSONNEL, TIIE INTERNATIONAL. BR077IrRII00D OF F,LEC7RICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 18, AND TIIE AZUSA MIDDLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, RESPECTIVELY, - THE COMPENSA77ONAND BENEFITS MEMORANDA COVERING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, 771E NON -CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 77-E NON -REPRESENTED MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES, AND THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, RESPECTIVELY,• ' AND ADOPTING IN THEIR ENTIRETY: TIIE MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN TIIE CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION, AND THE AZUSA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, RESPECTIVELY,• EFFECTIVELY JULY 1, 1996. Moved by Councilmember Naranjo, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 12/02/96 PAGE SIX AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE NONE NARANJO, Councilmember Madrid addressed item regarding Resolution regarding Highway 39, Madrid voicing her opposition. opposition Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 96-C188 ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ACCOUNT TO PRESERVE HIGHWAY 39 Highway 39 IMPROVEMENT FUND FROM CALTRANS TO AZUSA AND TO DEDICATE IT Special Acct SOLELY FOR UPGRADES ON AZUSA AND SAN GABRIEL AVENUES Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER MADRID NONE Councilmember Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employees listed for Step Increases, employee receiving promotion and welcomed new appointment. It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to approve 10. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP RECOMMENDATIONS: L. Patrick, Bus Driver T. Avila, Jailer F. Chavez, Police Sergeant A. Egan, Police Officer K. Pihlak, Police Captain A. Sutcliffe, Police Sergeant 115-00F.33-011 . ►-u--►- INCREASE/REGULAR STATUS Step 5 Step 2 Step 5 Step 2 Step 4 Step 5 C. Guido, Bus Driver, effective December 3, 1996. APPOINTMENT 11/24/96 11/21/96 10/03/96 11/12/96 10/03/96 09/20/96 K. Williams, Account Specialist III, effective October 25, 1996. CRA/Cncl convene jointly Closed Session THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CRA CONVENED AT 10:12 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:14 P.M. Cncl reconvened 12/02/96 PAGE SEVEN 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. ' ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTION Ord/Spec Resos None. None SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Handled ® beginning of Agenda. Begin of Agenda Councilmember Madrid requested that staff prepare an Ordinance limiting the newsstand Madrid sale of "Adult Materials", pursuant to a court decision recently enacted. Ord re: Adult Mat. City Attorney explained the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal Decision in the case of City Attorney Crawford vs. Lundgren, as follows: Cities must allow news racks that display sexually response oriented material if there is a adult supervisor in attendance or if the location of the news rack is one which is not available to minors. He stated that the Ninth Circuit added certain other conditions which might allow certain news rack to be located without an adult being present which were: If the machine can be used only by tokens that are dispersed to adults only, that would be permissible and if the dispensing of the tokens is limited to adults only, that would be permissible. After additional discussion, it was consensus of Council that the City Attorney will bring City Attorney back an Ordinance pertaining to the regulation of news racks to the meeting of to prepare Ord December 16, 1996. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONVENED Cncl/CRA JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION. Convene jntly Moved by Councilmember/Director Madrid, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Pending Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a), City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency v. Mission Chrysler -Plymouth Inc., et al.; Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. KCO21914. Pending Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (c), One Case. City of Azusa, Redevelopment Agency, 613 North Azusa Avenue, Termination of ' Lease. TIME OF RECESS: 10:26 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT: 11:30 P.M. City Attorney Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed No reportable Session. action 12/02/96 PAGE EIGHT The Redevelopment Agency adjourned at 11:31 P.M. CRA Adjourn Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Cncl Adjourn carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, December 9, 1996, in the Library 12/9 Light & Auditorium, at 6:30 p.m., in order to hear first reading on proposed ordinance regarding Water Conference Azusa Pacific University. Room ' (The meeting was changed to the Azusa Light and Water Conference Room.) TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:32 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-C191 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.96-012. 12/02/96 PAGE NINE