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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 21, 1997 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 21, 1997 - 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 Ruben Reyna of Victory Life Fellowship. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO ALS-0 PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Finance Director Craig, Chief of Police Broderick, Captain Pihlak, Connnunity Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Redevelopment Director Steel, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously* Madrid & Naranjo carried by roll call to excuse Councilmembers Madrid and Naranjo from the meeting. excused from mtg Mrs. Lurece Hunter, Co -Chairperson of the Azusa Rose Float Committee, addressed Council providing a detailed update of the creation of the 1997 Azusa Rose Float, providing statistics regarding support from businesses, community and Azusa Unified School District, and thanked all for their donations also noting that collector pins are still available at the Light & Water Department. She stated there is a balance of $16,000 for the float and requested that the City authorize the expenditure from the City's General Fund, which was budgeted earlier, further stating that checks will be forthcoming from float creator Tim Estes for $5,000 and $1,000 for labor, which will be reimbursed to the City. She then presented a framed photograph of the Azusa Rose Float to Council and read a letter from Co -Chairperson Rosemary Agabra and herself expressing sincere thanks to all for their participation. Ceremonial None Pub Part L. Hunter Azusa Rose Float Committee Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Azusa Rose Float unanimously* to approve the request for $16,000, with the understanding that the funds approved $5,000 and $1,000 checks be reimbursed to the City; that the City of Azusa not participate in the 1998 Tournament of Roses Parade, and that instead efforts be put towards Golden Days or Centennial Celebration. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council providing an update on the health of Bill Everton, R. Legault expressed concerns regarding resources, and the Section 8 Program, for Senior Citizens. comment City Administrator Garcia responded that a report on possibilities for seniors will come City Admin back at the next meeting. Ms. Marianne Miasnik addressed Council requesting resolution and clarification of the record relating to the adoption of Ordinance Z-96-4, amending the APU Specific Plan. She alleged that the record does not accurately reflect the action taken by Council at the meeting of December 9, 1996, and that the ordinance was to include language which would allow for a periodic review by City staff of the campus activities and the implementation of the master plan. After discussion between Councilmembers, staff, and Ms. Miasnik, she was advised to submit her concerns as well as concerns of other residents in the community, such as the Citrus Cove Homeowners Association, clearly defining the type of criteria that should be reviewed with regard to the Azusa Pacific University Specific Plan. She was further advised that the concerns should be tangible and measurable and something that has a type of mitigation to it. Some of the noted concerns were relative to parking, traffic, noise and lighting issues and Ms. Miasnik was advised to submit some suggestions on February 18, 1997, for what she would like to see as being perimeters. t 'It 1.,v a w7m1.►►/ 1► a tau 1. Utilities Director Hsu addressed Council providing an update on the Azusa Substation, stating that the Substation is the point where the bulk supply of electricity is received for the whole City and has been in need of an upgrade for sometime. He stated that the equipment box has been delivered and that the work will begin on February 10th, be completed by March 17th and should be in service by April 1st. Further, that the capacity will increase by 50% and that the work will be done by Southern California Edison Company who will be replacing two transformers with new ones with much bigger capacity. Community Services Director Guarrera addressed Council regarding the outcome of the recent wind storms stating that 124 trees went down along Foothill and Alosta, 24 trees along old Foothill by Monrovia Nursery, 27 trees in the medians of Azusa and Foothill Boulevard, and 38 private trees were lost with the total of 213 trees. He stated that Community Services along with Public Works Department were able to clean up all trees within 10 days and the greatest damage occurred at Citrus and Alosta where trees had root barriers which did not help and trees could not be salvaged; he estimated the cost to replace a tree at approximately $75 per tree, plus labor. lie advised that he would be coming back to Council with a recommendation for tree replanting for the boulevard and also explained how root barriers work or in this case did not work. Lastly, he clarified that Ron Legault's earlier comments did not reflect the Azusa Senior Center, but private senior housing centers. Mayor Alexander addressed Council announcing that meetings have been held recently on future plans for the Utility Company regarding restructuring, a meeting earlier tonight regarding Historic Preservation, with speaker Cherilyn Widell, State Historic Preservation Officer, and thanked Council for conducting these meetings. He then expressed his sorrow for Tito and Bertha Beltran who recently lost their daughter, to a bout with cancer, and requested that they be kept in prayer by all and that contributions be made to the Cancer Association to help fight the disease. M. Miasnik comments Discussion and advice to Ms. Miasnik Updates/Cncl/staff Util Director update Azusa substation Dir Com Svs update wind storm Alexander comments Councilmember Beebe announced that the Police Department will be holding a Beebe community police meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 1997, 7pm at the Woman's Club. comments Captain Pihlak added that the community police meeting will target the north end of the Capt Pihlak city but invited all to attend stating that it is to develop a partnership, help establish comments priorities, hear community concerns and look at issues regarding crime rate. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - to adopt Resolution approving Appropriation Cont Pub Hrg Amendments for fiscal year 1995-96. Appro Amend Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and Hrg cont to unanimously*carried by roll call to continue to the meeting of February 18, 1997. 2/18/97 01/21/97 PAGE TWO The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items I through 13 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilntentber llardison and unanimously* 1-13 carried by roll call vote. 1. The Minutes of regular meeting of January 6, 1997, and the adjourned regular Min apptd. meetings of December 12, 1996, and January 13, 1997, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C.0 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 Appropriation PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments 3. A Memorandum of Understanding has been formulated detailing both City of At. to establish Azusa's and the Azusa Unified School District's responsibilities to accomplish their working respective tasks in meeting the mandates established for Head Start Programs. The procedures agreement outlines the provisions of services to pre-school children eligible for w/AUSD special education in compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations. The Special Ed Agreement was approved and its execution was authorized. 4. The City of Azusa Head Start Program receives valuable assistance from the Azusa Letter of Intent Unified School District throughout the school year. The District is applying for AUSD a Healthy Start Program grant and is seeking the City's endorsement. The Letter of Intent to collaborate with the district's Healthy Start Program was approved and its execution was authorized. 5. Annually the City must sign an agreement with the Los Angeles Superintendent of Agreement with Schools outlining Terms, Conditions and Program Requirements. The agreement State Preschool was approved and its execution was authorized. 6. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Monday, January 13, 1997, for the Closed Circuit Video Surveillance System. Two bids were received. The contract was awarded the General Security in the amount of $18,870.00. 7. During the construction of the Azusa Police Facility Addition and alteration Project, there is a need to provide a secure area for an office trailer, materials, and other related construction equipment for the duration of the project. Staff has researched the area and requested approval to close Santa Fe Avenue from the west curb line of Alameda Avenue to the east curb line of the east alley in the 700 block No. Azusa Avenue to serve as the construction staging area. The request was approved. Clsd Circuit Video Surveillance System General Security Closure Santa Fe Ave/Construction staging area. Police Facility addition 8. Bid opening was held in the Office of (lie City Clerk on January 14, 1997, for the Contract CDBG funded project, "Wheelchair Ramp Construction". Thirteen bids were Wheelchair Ramp received. The contract was awarded to Vart Construction, low bidder, in the Construction amount of $37,890, pending LA county concurrence, and its execution was Vart Const. authorized. 9. Michael D. Antonovich of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has Funding requested the City of Azusa's financial support for the WeTip Program in an WeTip amount between $1,000 and $5,000. The request was approved in the amount of $1,000 to be funded out of the asset seizure account. Program 10. human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT Action Items RECOMMENDATIONS: NAME STATUS L. Vasquez, Building Technician Step 5 EFFECTIVE 01/01/97 C. Stewart, Senior Librarian Step 2 12/18/96 J. Velasco, Library Assistant II Step 4 01/11/97 J. Torres, Street Maint Supervisor Step 4 12/05/96 A. Graf, Info Systems Admin Step 3 01/09/97 01/2.1/97 PAGE THREE .: 1 .►_ll J. Keho, City Planner, effective January 22, 1997. K. Godbey, Water Utility Worker II, effective January 8, 1997. ' E. Solano, Customer Servide Representative II/III, effective January 27, 1997. SEPARATIONS None. LEAVE REQUESTS None. 11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 97-C7 CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL Ordering ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 1997, TO BE MADE BY Canvass 3/4 THE CITY CLERK. Election 12. The City Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 1996 was received and filed. 13. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were 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. ' SPECIAL CALL ITEM Treas Rpt Res. Nos. 97-C8 &9 Warrants Special Call Items THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as CRA CONVENED AT 8:21 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. Reconvene 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. L113 UK ff-MA mi-juxetra Mayor Alexander offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE II CHAPTER 78 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 78-40 CONCERNING A RATE STABILIZATION FUND FOR STRANDED INVESTMENT WITHIN THE ELECTRIC FUND. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID, NARANJO 01/21/97 PAGE FOUR Ord/Spec Resos Ord. No. 97-01. Creation of a Rate Stabilization Fund for stranded investments within the electric fund. City Attorney advised that resolution regarding Research and Treatment Institute's City Attorney appeal of Conditional Use Permit and Precise Plan of Design should be continued to the advised meeting of February 3, 1997, to be acted on by a full Council. Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously* Reso re: RTI carried by roll call that proposed resolution relating to RTI be continued to the meeting cont to 2/3/97 of February 3, 1997. SCHEDULEDITEMS Handled @ beginning of Agenda. Sched Items handled @ beginning of mtg Oth/Bus cncl Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously* Proc for carried by roll call that a proclamation be prepared for the Deacons Club of Azusa Deacon's Club celebrating its 50th Anniversary. , 50th Anniversary THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONVENED Cncl/CRA JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION. convene jntly Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hardison Closed Session 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. City of Azusa v. Huerta, Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. KCO21502. I Pending Litigation (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (c), One Case. TIME OF RECESS: 9:13 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvene AT: 9:57 P.I. City Attorney Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed No reports Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander Adjourn and unanimously* carried by roll call to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:58 P.M. INZd0a4Zt,) DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97 -CIO. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-02. * Indicates Councilmembers Madrid and Naranjo absent. 01/21/97 PAGE FIVE