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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 15, 1997 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Vince Margolis of Praise Chapel. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, Finance Director Craig, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, Azusa Police Lieutenant Gonzalez, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Utilities Director Hsu, Planning Secretary Rocha, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Computer Programmer Weilbach, Computer Services Manager Morningstar, City Treasurer Talley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, Office Specialist Aguilar. Ceremonial CEREMONIAL The entire Council presented a proclamation to Geronimo "Jerry" Lopez, for his many Proc to J. Lopez achievements. The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to the City's top sales tax Cert of Apprec. generators in 1996. Top sales tax 96 Pub Part Ms. Peggy Martinez, of the Azusa Downtown Business Association addressed Council P. Martinez presenting the Association's Mission Statement and proposal for the downtown area. comments She also provided background information and requested Council's financial support for the program. She answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Mr. Keith Hanks addressed Council suggesting that Government services not be cut in K. Hanks order to balance the City's budget, and urged the residents to vote in favor of City comments 'Revenue Measures that are being placed on the November 4, 1997, School election. Mr. Art West addressed Council requesting a response to Ms. Martinez' question A. West regarding support of the Azusa Downtown Business Association. comments Director of Finance responded that the amount budgeted as good -will money is $5,000 Dir of Fin for the Downtown Business Association, but that it has not been allocated yet and that response there will be further discussion at a public forum. Mr. West then advised of his opposition to the allocation of $5,000 to the Azusa A. West Downtown Business Association and voiced his concern regarding additional funds to re -address clean up asbestos on the Krems property. Madrid responded explaining other funds that comments have been allocated for Krems property clean-up and also that additional explanation would be discussed later on in the agenda. 1 Ms. Nancy Moore, School Representative to Golden Days, addressed Council presenting N. Moore $500 that was raised for Operation Santa Clothes at the summer swim party at Slauson comments Park to Representative of the program. The funds will provide a child with clothing and advised that the cost to sponsor one child is $50., and invited the public to participate. Ms. Diana Offen addressed Council expressing her opinion in f favor of the appointment D. Offen of Marianne Miasnik to the Planning Commission and described his qualifications for comments the position. She expressed disappointment that Ms. Miasnik was not appointed. Mr. Ed Hlava addressed Council also expressing his opinion in favor of the appointment E. Hlava of Marianne Miasnik to the position of Planning Commissioner and advised of her comments qualifications for the position. He expressed disappointment of the non -appointment. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council regarding the Krems Property and detailed the R. Legault history of the property as he researched several records regarding it. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council with concerns re: PC appointments. A. Morales City Attorney Carvalho advised that an item of subsequent need has arisen and that Item of subse- Reverend Vincent Margolis is present to discuss the issue. quent need Reverend Margolis of Praise Chapel addressed Council stating that he wishes to have Rev Margolis a carnival during the weekend of September 19, 20, and 21, 1997, and that due to Praise Chapel miscommunication realized that there is a need to obtain a business license for the bus lic carnival carnival company at this time. Community Improvement Manager Rudisel advised that the business license for the Com Imp Mgr carnival needs to be approved by Council and that a thirty day notice be provided to the comments re: Police Department. bus lic carnival Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Rocha and unanimously carried that Item agendized it was found that the item of subsequent need rose after the posting of the agenda and that there is a need to take immediate action now. After questions posed by Councilmembers, it was moved by Councilmember Stanford, Cncl appvd seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried to approve the carnival to carnival be held at Praise Chapel this weekend. Councilmember Stanford displayed a photograph of Diane Beebe's god son, he also recognized Promenade Shopping Center for its landscaping, he announced that Rebecca Ann Keller, former Miss Azusa, placed fourth in the Miss America contest, spoke about cable interruptions this weekend, expressed concern regarding the U.S. Weather Radar and advised that the San Gabriel Valley is in a blind spot where radar predictions are not accurate, he requested that further research be done on the subject. Councilmember Hardison announced the Golden Days celebration to begin October 4, '1997, requested that all Councilmembers wear western attire for the meeting of October 6, 1997, requested that book of condolences be placed in the City Clerk's office for Princess Diana and that it be sent to the Royal family and lastly discussed process of Council appointment to Boards and Commission.' Councilmember Beebe provided phone number to request sandbags from the City which is: (626) 812-5244, she announced that the City's Fair exhibit took placed First, and congratulated Chamber of Commerce and all who participated with the theme and setup, she announced number for cable TV problems: (626) 812-5270, advised that public workshop on Rosedale Project is Wednesday, September 17th, and advised that deadline for EIR comments is October 6th. 09/15/97 PAGE TWO Rpts/updates Stanford comments Hardison comments Beebe comments D 1 Councilmember Rocha thanked Avery Label for its donation of binders to the Azusa Rocha Unified School District, announced back to school night for various schools and stated comments that there was no intimidation with regard to appointment of Board and Commission members. Mayor Madrid announced the celebration of Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Mayor Madrid October 25, 1997. She also advised that the Catholic Church has requested that in honor comments of Mother Teresa, donations be made to the Azusa Food Bank. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through III -V were approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Approved unanimously carried, with the exception of items B, F, and N, which were considered III -B, F, N, under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Spec Call A. The Minutes of regular meeting of September 18, 1997, and the regular Min appvd adjourned meeting of August 25th, 1997, were approved as written. B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. Change Order #4 for the Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project was Change Order approved in the amount of $54,889. /14 Police Fac. D. Change Order #5 for the Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project was Change Order approved in the amount of $87,604. N5 Police Fac. E. Change Order #6 for the Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project was Change Order approved in the amount of $64,207. N6 Police Fac. F G SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C127 APPOINTING LURECE HUNTER TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. L. Hunter Psnl Brd H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Re. No. 97-CI28 APPOINTING HARRY R. HOKE TO THE PARK AND RECREATION H. Hoke to P&R COMMISSION. Commission A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C129 APPOINTING JOHNNY SANCHEZ TO THE PARK AND RECREATION J. Sanchez to P&R COMMISSION. Commission I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C130 APPOINTING ALICE F. WILLIAMS TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. A. Williams Lib J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-CI31 APPOINTING EDITH RUSSEK TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL E. Russek C&H LANDMARK COMMISSION. Commission A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C132 APPOINTING EDWIN O. WILLIAMS TO THE CULTURAL AND E. Williams C&H HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. Commission K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-133 APPOINTING PATRICIA PROWSE TO THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS P. Prowse ABC COMMISSION. Commission L. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C134 AMENDING THE INDEPENDENT RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY amending ICRMA (ICRMA) JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO AUTHORIZE Agmt A CITY MEMBER TO APPOINT • A SUBSTITUTE ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE GOVERNING BOARD. 09/15/97 PAGE THREE M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C135 APPROVING ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' Deferred Comp DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. Special Call N. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. O. Renewal Agreement for Weed Abatement Services by the County of Los Angeles, Renewal Agmt Department of Agricultural Commissioner, was approved and its execution was Weed Abatement authorized. Svs P. The disbandment of the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), Disband EDAC was approved; approval was also given to present each member with a Certificate Cert of Apprec. of Appreciation and consider appointing committee members to ad hoc committees relating to EDAC issues on an as needed basis. 1 1 Q. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C136 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING OF CONTRACT Lucent/Anixter/ FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK PROJECTS TO LUCENT Microage/ TECHNOLOGIES, ANIXTER AND MICROAGE. Telecomm projects R. Contract for Water Main Replacements at various locations was awarded to Water Main Brkich Construction, low bidder, and staff was directed to proceed with the Replacemts/Brkich project. Construction S. Plans and specifications for Water System Master Plan Interconnection at various Plans & specs Wtr locations were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. Sys Master Plan T. City Treasurer's Report as of July 31, 1997, was received and filed. Treas Rpt U. Proposed Public Hearing on Citizen's Option for Public Safety Funding was Setting Public scheduled for September 29, 1997, 6:00 p.m., in the City Library Auditorium. Hearing COPS V. Resolution authorizing claims and demands was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C137 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE, Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Special Call Items Councilmember Rocha addressed item regarding appropriation amendments, Dis. re: Appro specifically, item regarding vacation cash -in within the Water Department in the amount Amend Reso of $10,000. Director of Finance Craig responded stating that the amount of funds reflects the entire year with five individual persons involved. He also advised that there is a maximum of 2 times the annual accrual which has been postponed until the year 2000. Councilmembers expressed concern regarding the vacation cash -in policy. Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997-98 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF T14E AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 09/15/97 PAGE FOUR Dir of Finance response Vac cash in policy Res. No. 97-C124 Approving Appro- priation Amendments AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Beebe addressed item III -F, stating that although the City Attorney Beebe re: advised her that there was no conflict of interest in participating in Planning Commission Planning Comm interviews process as she was related to one of the candidates, she chose to abstain from appoints/interviews discussion and did not participate in the interview process or appointment. She noted noted: her her abstention now. abstention Councilmember Stanford voiced his concern regarding the personal attacks with regard Stanford concerns to Council selection of its commissioners. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C125 APPOINTING DAVID A. MORITZ TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. D. Moritz to PC A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 97-C126 APPOINTING CALIXTO M. MUNOZ TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. C. Munoz to PC Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'ABSENT: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEEBE 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. N. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: NAME STATUS EFFECT f J.. D. Niedzwiedz, Ofs Spec. II Merit Increase 09/14/97 PROMOTIONS C. Solis, Water Utility Operator II, effective 8/21/97. SEPARATIONS R. Lemon, Engineering Assistant, effective September 4, 1997. 09/15/97 PAGE FIVE Human Res. Action items THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY AT 8:45 P.M. TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING. jointly JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on adoption of Resolution on an offer to purchase the Jnt Pub Hrg Agency owned home located at 1040 North Orange Avenue by Mr. and Mrs. Deanda. Real Estate Agmt The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk read the affidavit of Hrg open proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on September 4th and 11th, 1997. Interim Redevelopment Director Steel addressed the Hearing stating that this item is to Dir CRA confirm the sale of the property at 1040 North Orange Avenue that was constructed by comments ROP students. The improvement in the economy and the quality ol'the house attracted a offer of 177,500, and the law requires that any time the Redevelopment Agency sells or leases property without formal competitive bidding, a Public Hearing is required. A surplus of $10,000 will be generated after the sale of the property. Testimony was received from Art Morales and Ron Legault. Testimony rec Moved by Councilmember/Director Beebe, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hrg closed Stanford and unanimously carried to close the Hearing. Councilmember/Director Hardison offered two Resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT Res. 97-1145 AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A REAL ESTATE SALE Appvg Real Estate AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1040 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE. Sale Agmt 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPROVING A REAL ESTATE AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1040 NORTH ORANGE AVENUE. 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/DIRECTORS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCIIA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:53 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:02 P.M. Res. 97-C 138 Appvg Real Estate Sale Agmt 1040 N. Orange Cncl recess CRA continued 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 AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING APFA No bus AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Scheduled Items THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED CRA/Cncl convene JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION. jntly Closed Session It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: 09/115/97 PAGE SIX CONFERENCE WITH 1, CoTwo Cases. de Sec. 54956.9. LEGAL LITIGATION Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Maimone Address: 702 West Gladstone Street Negotiator: Joe Hsu TIME OF RECESS: 9:03 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:22 P.M. Recess Reconvened City Attorney/General Counsel Carvalho advised that the negotiator has been instructed City Attny with regard to the Real Property Negotiations and that the two cases regarding Potential comments Litigation are proceeding. It was consensus of the Councilmembers/Boardmembers to adjourn to Wednesday, Adjourn to September 17, 1997, at 7pm in the Civic Auditorium in order to conduct a Rosedale 9/17 7pm Civic workshop, and then to Monday, September 29, 1997, 6:00 p.m. in the Library Auditorium, Auditorium in order to conduct a Public Hearing on COPS and a workshop on Code Rosedale public Enforcement/Planning. workshop and then to 9/29/97 6pm Library Aud Pub Hrg COP TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:24 P.M. & Ping & Code Enforcement workshop DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C139. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-010. 09/15/97 PAGE SEVEN