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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 4, 1997 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 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 Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag INVOCATION was given Father Ed Landreau of Saint Frances of Rome Church. --- PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE , City Attorney Carvalho, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Utilities Director Hsu, Planning Secretary Rocha, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Accounting Service Supervisor Brisco, Finance Director Craig, Senior 'Librarian Levy, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. The entire Council presented a proclamation to Corporal Harold Linden of the Azusa Police Department, honoring him for twenty-five years of service to the City of Azusa. IT WAS CONSENSUS OF COUNCIL TO RECESS AT: 7:45 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 8:01 P.M. City Clerk read a proclamation proclaiming August, 1997, as Breast-feeding Awareness Month, in the City of Azusa. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Proc to Corp. H. Linden Azusa P.D. Pub Part Mr. Art West addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding the fire fees in Azusa A. West and provided information on how surrounding cities deal with its fire fees. comments Assistant Fire Chief Lockhart responded providing information on differences between Asst. Fire Chief the surrounding cities fire fees, i.e., Special District vs. Consolidated Fire District and Lockhart pre -proposition 13 cities. Discussion was held between Councilmembers, staff and Mr. comments West regarding the above stated issues. Mr. Tito Branco, President of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce and Ms. Helen T. Branco Uitermark, representative of the Chamber, addressed Council offering a proposal from Chamber of the Chamber to take control of the Azusa Woman's Club and transform it into a profit Commerce making business. City Administrator Garcia responded stating that a workshop will be held on September City Admin 8, 1997, regarding the issue of the Woman's Club. response Mr. Bob Koehler, of Mankowski Homes, on Citrus Avenue across from Citrus College, B. Koehler addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding the safety of residents of the comments Mankowski Homes, due to a recent traffic accident that occurred while a resident was trying to make a left hand turn into the Mankowski Homes on Citrus Avenue. City Administrator Garcia responded stating that the Traffic Safety Committee will look City Admin into the matter and report back to Council at the September 2, 1997, meeting. response 'Ms. Janette Del Angel, representative of the Azusa Raiders, addressed Council J. Del Angel requesting that Council consider waiving fees for their organization when they use the comments Woman's Club, because they are a non-profit group and usually are raising funds for scholarships, etc. She requested that a waiver be considered specifically for their annual October dance. She was advised that she should contact staff regarding the matter as the subject was not agendized. Mr. Matthew Barrows, producer for Pacific Light Productions, addressed Council M. Barrows requesting a waiver of the film permit fee for an educational film they are making for comments teens about the dangers of drinking and driving. He stated that the proposed filming will take place on about 500 feet of Sierra Madre, near Pioneer Park. It was consensus of Councilmember that item G-11, regarding the film permit fee waiver Film permit request, be brought forward for discussion and handling at this time. Discussion was fee waived held between Mr. Barrows and Councilmembers regarding the issue and he noted that for Pacific copies would be distributed to libraries, school, etc., the City will be named as Light additionally insured as well as get film credit. It was then moved by Councilmember Productions Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and carried by Council that waiver of frhn permit fee be approved. Councilmembers Stanford and Beebe dissenting. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding water R. Legault contamination, gas contamination and swap meet. comments Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council requesting that consideration of the Downtown P. Martinez Business Association be included in the Woman's Club proposal. She then stated that comments she would like to know if the City will be doing anything for victims of fire as she knew of a couple of persons who need aid. Mr. Eric Van Sant addressed Council providing information regarding County E. Van Sant paramedic service versus private paramedic service. comments Mr. Doug Emslie of MedTrans, addressed Council providing information on the D. Emslie American Medical Response and stating that they currently contract with the County MedTrans of Los Angeles who contracts with the City of Azusa. Ms. Marianne Maisnic addressed Council expressing her opposition to the exemptions M. Masinic to the Utility User Tax, stating that $240,00d could be generated if they were comments eliminated. She stated that she would like to see the question of exemptions be placed on the ballot. City Attorney Carvalho responded stating that there was a need for a unanimously City Attny approval of Councilmembers in order for the question of exemptions to be placed on the response ballot and that was not accomplished at the workshop. Mr. Keith Hanks addressed Council complimenting staff and Council for their work on K. Hanks the budget as well as ballot issues, encouraged Council to adopt resolutions placing comments measures on the ballot, volunteered his service to participate in the process by educating public on budget and to vote in favor of the measures. 08/04/97 PAGE TWO City Attorney Carvalho addressed Council regarding consideration of calling special City Attorney election to seek voter approval of certain general and special taxes and approval of ballot comments measures. She first advised that, after further research, she felt that the special tax for re: revenue Fire Safety Assessment not be placed on the ballot at this time. She explained her measures reasons for not considering it at this time and noted that placing it on at this time versus later in the year would not make a difference of when the special tax would take effect. Discussion was held between City Attorney, Councilmembers and staff regarding the proposed resolutions relating to the proposed revenue measures, clarifying Council's verbage and specific amounts for each measure. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 97-C100 CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A Calling for SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1997, FOR Special THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF QUESTIONS RELATING TO Election INCREASING CERTAIN EXISTING GENERAL TAXES, INCLUDING UTILITY USERS' TAXES, TAXES ON SWAPMEET OPERATIONS, ROCK QUARRYING OPERATIONS, AND COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY RECEIPTS. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 97-C101 CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY Requesting OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO Brd of Supv BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 1997, WITH THE SCHOOL ELECTION TO BE Consolidate HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS 11/4/97 CODE. election Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 97-CI02 CALIFORNIA, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS providing for DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS. filing of arguments Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Madrid to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES, COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 08/04/97 PAGE THREE Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS FOR CITY MEASURES SUBMITTED AT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Item N -3a, was brought forward for handling at this time. Res. 97-C103 providing for filing of rebuttal arguments N -3a brt fwrd Councilmember Stanford addressed the item regarding the formation of an ad-hoc Stanford steering committee in favor of the campaign of the proposed city measures. comments City Attorney Carvalho advised that Council could form an ad-hoc committee if they City Attorney chose to, they can meet as individuals, not use any city copiers, city staff, not use any advised on city resources, in order to promote the ballot measures. She stated that informational formation of items can be placed at city facilities, but they should be approved of before they are Ad -Hoc placed. Responding to Council questions she advised that Council must first distinguish Committee the difference between campaigning and informational items: informational items are things that are presented that give a balanced presentation, Council can hold a workshop _ giving a balanced presentation on pros and cons, providing information on what the measures will generate or will not generate, cannot give out unsolicited information out, can't pass out any campaign materials on city property, can put information items on city property and public can pick up, can go out in the public and knock on doors and pass out flyers as individuals. Mrs. Vera Mendoza, Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, V. Mendoza addressed Council stating that they would like to meet with them regarding this issue. comments 1 City Attorney Carvalho responded to additional questions regarding the ballot measures City Attorney reiterating that if information is solicited from the City or Council, they could respond, response and also employees that reside within the City can attend rallies and neighborhood meetings as long as they are not receiving compensation for their involvement. -&IWIJ W)71_4 02 741953" _90001190F -0 Councilmember Rocha commended two Azusa High School graduates; he announced Rocha that Steven Lopez was on his way to Belguim this week, and Mike Morales leaves for comments the Marines on August 18th. He announced that on Saturday August 16th is the fundraiser for the Veteran's Memorial, at the VFW, for 6pm to 12am. Councilmember Beebe announced that the Miss Azusa Scholarship fundraiser, sponsored Beebe 1 by the Chamber of Commerce, to be held on August 7th, 12 noon at the Whole comments Enchilada, for at price of $7.50. She also announced that if there is anyone in the viewing audience who is experiencing problems with cable to call 812-5270. Councilmember Hardison thanked Bob's Burgers dba California Burgers for returning Hardison to Azusa. comments Councilmember Stanford displayed photographs of Emerson, his grandson. Stanford/comments Mayor Madrid thanked the Azusa City Sister organization for this year's youth exchange Madrid and their excellent work. comments 08/04/97 PAGE FOUR Mayor Madrid also announced that three Azusa%students have recently attended the Madrid University of Albuequeque New Mexico, to experience college for a few days, and will comments be college bound in the future, Nancy Neustrom, Angie Marin, and Amar Ortiz. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items I through 11 was approved by Consent Calendar motion of. Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and approved unanimously carried, with the exception of items G-4, and G-8, which were considered G-4 & 8 under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Special Call 1. The Minutes of regular meeting of July 21, 1997, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. Approval was given to SA Associates to prepare Plans and Specifications for the SA Associates expansion of Dalton Pump Station, in the amount of not to exceed $9,300.00. Plans & Specs 3. Authorization was given for the execution of a Professional Services Agreement Professional with National Energy foundation with a not to exceed cost of $14,000; and the Services Agmt, execution of a letter agreement with the AVSD. to fund the "Resources in Schools letter Agmt, and the Environment" program, not to exceed $3,000, and also to authorize staff billing to offer electric billing consolidation service to AUSA. on an experimental basis. consolidation 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 5. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on July 28, 1997, for the Agmt w/ three year contract for Pest Control Services, Project No. 97-07. One bid was A Perfect Pest received. The contract was awarded to A Perfect Pest Control Company, in the Control Co. amount of $4,140.00 annually, for a period of three years, and execution was authorized. 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 97-C104 CALIFORNIA, TO GRANT ANOTHER DESIGNATED PERIOD FOR TWO Grant 2 years YEARS ADDITIONAL SERVICE CREDIT. sys credit 7. Blanket Purchase Orders over $5,000 FY 1997-98, were approved and in Blanket P.O's accordance with the provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code, formal bidding approved procedures were waived. 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 9. The proposal from EcoNomics in the amount of $9,307, (Azusa's share), in order Agmt w/Eco to seek methods and programs that are cost-effective to comply with AB 939, for Nomics the cities of Azusa, Glendora and Covina, was approved, and staff was directed AB 939 to works with the named cities. compliance 10. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 1997, was received and filed. 11. ITEM HANDLED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MEETING. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 'Councilmember Beebe addressed item regarding change order for the Police Facility Additions and Alteration Project, stating that Lieutenant Gonzalez had in the past provided a sheet showing base cost and change orders and she requested that staff revise the spread sheet that shows the completion of the first two change orders with actual cost, in the future she would like to see that attachment with any change orders. It was then moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried that pending the approval of LaSalle National Bank, approve change order #3 in the amount of not -to -exceed $46,762. 08/04/97 PAGE FIVE Treas Rpt Handled a beg Special Call Items Beebe re: Police Facility Change Order No. 3 Mayor Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employees Congrats to listed for step increase. It was then moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by City Employees Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried to approve Action Items. 8. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: 'NAME STATUS EFFECT P. MacKay, Trans. Mngr Step 4 07/01/97 D. Shuttleworth, Sr. Ofs Spec Step 5 07/01/97 G. Doore, Meter Reader Step 3 06/25/97 K. Godbey, Wtr Util Wkr II Step 3 07/08/97 A. Graf Step 4 07/01/97 E. Solano, Cust Svs Rep Step 2 07/27/97 J. Szabo, Water Utility Operator H, effective July 19, 1997. Human Resource Action Items approved THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT Cncl/CRA convene AGENCY AT 10:03 P.M. jointly Councitmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING Res. No. 97-C105 THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA Adopting City FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1997 AND ENDING JUNE 30, Budget 1998. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. 97-R30 AGENCY OF TIIE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING TIIE BUDGET AND Adopting CRA APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR Budget FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1997 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 1998. Moved by Director Beebe, seconded by Director Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE 08/04/97 PAGE SIX Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 97-R31 AZUSA REQUESTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PURPOSES requesting loans OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Director Hardison, seconded by Director Beebe to waive further reading and 'adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, Res. 97-C106 BEEBE, MADRID authorizing loans NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: Director Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 97-R32 AZUSA REQUESTING REVISIONS TO LOANS FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA requesting revising FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Loans Merged Redevel. Moved by Director Beebe, seconded by Director Hardison to waive further reading and Project Area. adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE 1 ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C107 AUTHORIZING REVISING LOANS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED Authorizing REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. revising Loans Merged Redevel. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive Project area. further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Azusa and the Redevelopment Purchase & Sale Agency concerning the Agency purchase of 1040 North McKeever Avenue and Agmt City/Agency Educational Service Agreement between the Agency and the Azusa Unified School ROP project & District and the Regional Occupational Program for construction services. prop @ 1040 McKeever Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 97-C108 APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF Appvg Purchase AZUSA. . & Sale Agmt Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 08/04/97 PAGE SEVEN AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY Res. 97-R33 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A Appvg Purchase PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA. & Sale Agmt Moved by Director Hardison, seconded by Director Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE After lengthy discussion, Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. 97-1134 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL Appvg Educational SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE'EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL Svs Contract OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (ROP) AND THE AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL WROP & AUSA. DISTRICT (AUSA.). Moved by Director Hardison, seconded by Director Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: NOES: DIRECTORS: ABSENT: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID BEEBE NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONTINUED AT 10:32 P.M. continued THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:25 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 RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING Convene as APFA AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 11:25 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:26 P.M. Cncl reconvened ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos None. None SCHEDULED ITEMS Scheduled Items ANNUAL WEED ABATEMENT COST CONFIRMATIO Weed Abalenito Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Cost Confirmation unanimously carried by roll call to approve and confirm weed abatement costs. approved 08/04/97 PAGE EIGHT Oth/Bus Cncl Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried Proc National that a proclamation be approved for National Airborne Day. Airborne Day Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried Proc Dolphin that a proclamation be approved for the Azusa Dolphin Swim Team. Swim Team THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION. jointly It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Two Cases. Address: 902 North Azusa Avenue Azusa, Calif. 91702 Owner: Mr. Chee Negotiator: Robb Steel ' TIME OF RECESS: 11:28 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 12:14 A.M. Closed Session City Attorney/General Counsel Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action No reportable taken in Closed Session. action It was consensus of the Councilmembers/Boardmembers to adjourn to Monday, August Adjourn to 11, 1997, 6:00 p.m. in the Light and Water Conference Room in order to conduct a 8/11/97 workshop on the Downtown Plan/Update, the review ballot measure arguments from L&W Council, and to discuss Consultant Services Agreement with RRS. Conference Room TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:15 A.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C109. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-010. 08/04/97 PAGE NINE