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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 17, 1997 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 17, 1997 - 7:30 P.M. rhe City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time n the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the flag salute. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Director Community Services Joe Guarrera. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Police Lieutenant Gonzalez, Finance Director Craig, City Librarian Maghsoudi, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Computer Programmer Weilbach, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, I^ _ity Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office Specialist Aguilar. Ceremonial CEREMONIAL None. None. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Art Morales welcomed new Council, expressed thanks to Office James 7.boravan A. Morales of LAPD, for his heroic actions at the North Hollywood attempted bank robbery, comments thanked all Azusans who were able to vote in the March 4th General Municipal Election, and offered other suggestions regarding elections. Mr. Bill Baca, representative of Congressman Matthew Martinez office, addressed B.Baca Council and audience offering assistance to anyone who has questions or concerns with comments the Federal Level of Government. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council commending members of her committee P. Martinez "Friends of Peggy Martinez", her family, and all other members of (lie community that comments helped her with her campaign. She then welcomed and congratulated new Councilmembers. Fr. Ron Legault addressed Council thanked all who voted for him during the election, R. Legault ongratulated to new Councilmembers, and expressed concerns regarding section 8 comments housing. Mrs. Vera Mendoza, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, and V. Mendoza & Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza addressed Council providing an update on the L. Pedroza Canyon Task Force and invited the community to get involved with the beautification comments of the Canyon area. Councilmember Hardison welcomed new Councilmembers. Councilmember Beebe thanked the Azusa National Little League for inviting them to Opening Day this past week end and also thanked Mayor Madrid for her comments and that sponsor§ are needed for a price of $300 per team, and lastly, volunteered Council �o run the snack bar for the playoff between the American Little .League and National ittle League during the summer. Mayor Madrid requested that all hold Cuco Pedroza in their prayers as fie is in grave health. She thanked all who volunteered in her campaign and all other candidates and their volunteers. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 11 was approved by motion of Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item G-9, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Newly elected Councilmember Rocha and Stanford abstained from item G-1, as they were not in attendance or members of the Council at that meeting. 1. The Minutes of regular meeting of March 3, 1997, were approved as written. Updates/Cncl/staff Hardison/comment Beebe comments Madrid comments Consent Cal. 1-11, G-9 Spec Call Min appvd 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C25 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. 97-C26 Used AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A FIFTH CYCLE USED OIL BLOCK Oil Recycling GRANT TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT Grant BOARD. 4. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Monday, March 10, 1997, Automated Meter for the Automated Meter Reading System. No bids were received. Due to the lack Reading System. of availability of the Windows -compatible software at this time, the project was Postponed postponed until the software becomes available. 5. The Light and Water Department acquired Edison's existing electric distribution facilities located at 901 East Alosta Avenue. The acquisition of said facilities was completed in 1996 through a settlement of the condemnation action brought against Edison. The following resolution was adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C27 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE Accepting Grant RECORDING THEREOF. of Easement 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C28 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE P.O. Geotechnical 'ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED monitoring & $7,575 FOR GEOTECHNICAL MONITORING SERVICES. testing services 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,117 FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION AND PROJECT INSPECTOR SERVICES. 03/17/97 PAGE.TWO Res. 97-C29 P.O. Construction materials testing & inspection and project inspector services 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C30 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Agmt w/WMM ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Associates $30,000 FOR EXTENDED CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION AND Constr Admin & INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE NEW POLICE FACILITY. Interior Design sys 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 10. Change orders for project 708100, Underground Conduits and Substructures were Change Orders A. Silva, St Maint Wkr III approved as follows: a 12" T section instead of a 3", which will increase the cost Underground of the project by $2,755.20 and in addition, to restripe areas of crosswalks where Conduits & trenches were dug for the conduit; the contractor will completely restripe each substructures crosswalk for a more finished appearance and the extra paint and labor will be an project additional $1,317.60. 11. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C31 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF W141CII THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Special Call Items SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Item and recognized Congrats to City employee listed for step increase. It was then moved by Councilmember Madrid, employee seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resources Action Item. '9. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP RECOMMENDATIONS: NAME INCREASE/REGULAR S. Thompson, Pk Maint Wkr III Step 5 M. Bertelsen, Police Officer Step 3 R. Rich, St Maint Wkr II Step 4 A. Silva, St Maint Wkr III Step 4 C. Solis, Wtr Util Operator I/II Reg Appt/3 NEW APPOINTMENTS None. None. APPOINTMENT Human Res Action Item 02/05/97 02/27/97 03/07/97 03/07/97 03/05/97 SEPARATIONS None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Convene as CRA CONVENED AT 7:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:05 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA No Bus DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. 03/17/97 PAGE THREE THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APPA No Bus FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos None. None. FSCHEDULED ITEMS Scheduled Items one. None. OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL Oth Bus/Council Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 97-01 CALIFORNIA, URGING CITIES TO FLY THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED Fly POW/MiA POW/MIA FLAG AT ALL CITY FACILITIES WHERE THE AMERICAN FLAG IS Flag @ City FLOWN. Facilities Moved Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Proctor nanimously carried by roll call that a proclamation be prepared honoring Officer James Officer James boravan, of Azusa, one of the first officers on the scene of the North Hollywood Zboravan robbery, for his devotion to keeping the public safe. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried Proc for by roll call that a proclamation be prepared honoring McDonald's Restaurants for 40 McDonald's years of service to the community. Restaurants It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Closed Session Public Employee Performance Evaluation (Gov. Code Sec 54957) Title: City Administrator. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT: 8:12 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:30 P.M. Reconvened Remarks by City Attorney following closed session, 3/17/97 Remarks by City Attorney The Mayor and Council met in closed session in order to discuss the position of the City iiiiiiij\dministrator and, during the course of the discussion, the Council indicated the nllowing: It looks forward to working with Mr. Garcia over the next few months and years and that it expects to work together as a team as a team of five Councilmembers, five elected officials, working with the City Administrator for the betterment of the city; finally, the Council has indicated that it looks forward to establishing its annual goals and standards, for both the City and the City Administrator, at its upcoming work shop 03/17/97 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Adjourn unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, April 7,1997, 6:30 p.m., in the Library Auditorium, in order to receive an update on Monrovia Nursery. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:31 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C32. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-02. 03/17/97 PAGE FIVE