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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 17, 1997 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR 'MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1997 - 7:30 P.M. -The 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 Salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Church. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Utilities Director Hsu, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Planning Secretary Rocha, Interim Redevelopment Director Steel, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Recreation Supervisor Jacobs, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Finance Director Craig, City Treasurer ILTalley, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Solis. Pub Part UBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Diana Offen addressed Council expressing her views on What's Right About Azusa D. Offen as follows: she thanked all involved in the Veteran' Memorial, spoke about the comments upcoming Mediation program between neighborhoods, thanked IBEW for help with the November 4" election, as precinct walkers and telephone solicitors, she explained the Target credit card and percentages back to local schools program and thanked Very Special Chocolates for their part in Make A Difference Day. Ms. Gina Rico and John Remanaugh, representatives of the Saint Frances of Rome Food G. Rico Bank, addressed Council requesting donations to the bank. Discussion was held Saint Frances between Councilmembers, staff and the representatives regarding the feasibility of Food Bank utilizing CDBG funds, and/or other methods of funding the food bank. Councilmembers and staff advised Ms. Rico to submit request for CDBG funding for the next year as it is too late for funding this year. City Administrator advised that there is currently an amount budgeted for the Food Bank and would check that amount the following day. All donations could be made to the Saint Frances of Rome Food Bank by calling 969-1829. r. Danny Lopez, representative of Congressman Matthew Martinez' Office, addressed D. Lopez F ouncil on behalf of the Congressman, wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving and advised Congressman at he would take concerns expressed at the meeting back to Mr. Martinez. •. Martinez' Ofs Ms. Stephanie Mendez, and son, addressed Council and the community thanking all for S. Mendez painting her house as part of Make A Difference Day. comments Mr. Raymond Noriega, Gladstone High School Drum Major, addressed Council and R. Noriega audience requesting donations for trip to Paris, France to represent the City in comments competition. He asked that donations be sent to 5553 North Fleetwell, Azusa, and that he could be reached at (626) 815-0125. David Linden of Monrovia Nursery donated $300 and the City donated $100. Mr. David De La Zerda, addressed Council requesting permission to place the Nativity D. De La Zerda Scene in front of City Hall during the Holiday Season; it was consensus of Council that comments he be allowed to do so and the scene would be completed to coincide with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 1, 1997. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council commenting on the Reimbursement Agreement with R. Legault Monrovia Nursery, Section 8 Housing and the Welfare Assistance Program. comments ' REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Rpts/updates Mr. Ed Hlava, Co -Chairperson of the Cultural and Historical Commission, addressed E. Hlava Council providing an update on the Commission activities which included a proposed Cult & Hist Historic Preservation Ordinance, an updated list of Historic sites within the City, Commission attendance by staff and a member to a workshop on CEQA, a meeting with Cheryl comments Wydell of the State Historic Preservation Office, attendance at 15 day class on Historic Preservation, review of the draft EIR for the Rosedale Project and a suggestion to plaque the Covina ditch at Pioneer Park. City Administrator Garcia advised that Redevelopment item V -B, relating to the City Admin CC&R's for 850 West Foothill Boulevard, is being pulled from the Agenda and brought comments back at a later date. Councilmember Hardison requested clarification of Superfund sites within the City of Hardison Azusa and the fact that property owners/small business owners are to be held liable for alleged contaminations on their properties regardless of whether they are current or previous owners. City Attorney Carvalho advised that she had prepared an analysis of the situation regarding the options available with regard to this issue and will redistribute the memorandum. Councilmember Stanford displayed photographs of the 1997 Citrus League Champions, Junior Midget Division, and the 1997 Citrus League Champions Gremlin Division. He thanked Joe Rocha and John Moreno for the fantastic job with the Veterans Memorial Ceremony. He thanked Community Improvement and Office Montegue for the clean on Armstead, and offered comments on revenue measures, budget balancing with long range financing strategies, USC LA County Medical Center and the status of the facility, and Mc Gurk Company, a small Azusa business, being included in the Superfund sites although they were not responsible for the pollution. Councilmember Rocha provided update on people that were prayed for and others that are still in need of prayer, Mrs. Mintack, Benny Flores, and Anita Mendoza. He announced that on Saturday, December Oh there will be an organizational meeting for people who are interested in participating with the construction of the band shell, further, that In N Out has shown an interest to help with fund raisers. He thanked all who voted in the November 4`h Special Election, participated in the Budget Workshop on November IUh, and attended the Veterans Memorial Ceremony on November 1 Ph. Lastly, he wished all a peaceful Thanksgiving. continents Stanford comments Rocha comments Councilmember Beebe announced the Joint Planning Commission/City Council Beebe workshop on Rosedale Project and Design Review, on Monday, November 24, 1997, comments 'at 6:00 P.M. in the City Library auditorium, the Tree Lighting Ceremony to be held Monday, December 1, 1997, at 6:00 P.M., before the City Council meeting. Community Development Director Bruckner responded to questions regarding the Com Dev Dir Rosedale EIR and advised that the current draft EIR comment are due tomorrow, but the comments plan has been revised and resubmitted by the developers , if the changes are significant enough, the EIR will have to be revised, once completed it will be re -circulated for another 45 day comment period. They will also be responding to comments submitted on the old EIR, so all comments that have been received will be responded to and be included in the final EIR and considered by Planning Commission and City Council 11/17/97 PAGE TWO Mayor Madrid thanked all for carrying on in her absence from the budget workshop Madrid held on November Ilyh, and also thanked Lynette and Patrick Clark for the story in the comments Los Angeles Times on the remodeling job at their home. She announced the Mediation training on Healing and Peace making skills, this week on Friday, November 21' and Saturday, November 22, for more information call 812-3221, Captain Karen Pihlak. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through III -J was approved by motion of Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Consent Cal. unanimously carried, with the exception of item III D, E, and G, which were considered Approved under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. A. The Minutes of regular meeting of November 3, 1997, were approved as written. Min appvd B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997- Res. 97-C160 98 PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-240 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Appropriation Amendments C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Res. 97-C161 ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO Purchase of Health EXCEED $5,500.00 FOR PURCHASE OF THE HEALTH REFERENCE Reference Center CENTER DATABASE. Database (Lib) D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call E. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. ,I Special Call F. Plans and specifications to advertise and Certification of Negative Declaration for I the Azusa Avenue Improvements Projects was approved, pending LA County Plans & Specs concurrence; the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids and certify the Azusa Avenue Negative Declaration for the project. Improvements Project G. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call H. Approval was given to provide an additional $2,000 CDBG funding to the Visiting nurses Association for the Mano a Mano Program in order to provide an Add'I CDBG outreach worker for the Azusa Family Resource Center, a one stop location funds to offering health and referral services to low income residents. Visiting Nurses I J The Reimbursement Agreement with Monrovia Nursery was approved. Agmt Mon Nurs. Resolution authorizing claims and demands was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Res. No. 97-C162 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilmember Rocha requested that until the flashing beacon is installed at the corner of Vernon and Eleventh Street, that extra patrol and possibly the radar trailer be brought Rocha back to that area on Vernon. Chief Broderick responded that this could be done. comments Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried that the specifications for the Solar Powered Pedestrian Flashing Specs Flashing Yellow Signal System for Vernon Avenue and Eleventh Street be approved and to Yellow Signal authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. System approved 11/17/97 PAGE THREE Utilities Director Hsu responded to Councilriiember Hardison's question regarding the disposal of old equipment removed at the Azusa Substation, stating that most of the equipment could be salvaged for strip metal and could be sold to other countries. Councilmembers noted that the funds to be received from the sale of the surplus equipment are unallocated at this time and suggested that they be used during the Centennial for public art. Moved by'Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried to declare the old circuit breakers as surplus; authorize staff to dispose of them by accepting the offer of Berg Power Engineers to dispose of the old equipment. Utilities Dir response Council comments Declare old circuit breakers surplus & dispose via Berg Power Engr. Mayor Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employee Congrats to City listed for merit increase and bade farewell to James Fraley. Employees G 1 Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: NAMETS ATUS EFFECTIVE J. Arias, Jailer T. Avila, Jailer K. Bailey, Police Officer A. Egan, Police Officer D. Aszman, Meter Reader M. Criswell, Wtr Utl Wkr F. Vasquez, Meter Reader SEPARATIONS Merit Increase 11/09/97 Merit Increase 11/21/97 Merit Increase 11/15/97 Merit Increase 11/12/97 Rglr Appt/M. Inc. 11/19/97 Rglr Appt/M. Inc. 11/11/97 Rglr Appt/M. Inc. 11/16/97 J. Fraley, Park Maintenance Worker III. Human Res Items THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONVENED AT 9:03 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:04 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 DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No Bus FINANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. 'ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Community Improvement Manager addressed Council explaining the proposed ordinance relating civil fines and penalties, stating that it stems from SB814 which turns violations into infractions and could be issued fix -it tickets. It allows a civil method with a less cumbersome process. Discussion was held between Council and staff regarding penalties, building code violations, pre -warnings, procedure, hearings, and amount of penalties and who will set them. City Attorney Carvalho advised that she would come back with additional information on specific nature on fines and penalties. Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: 11/17/97 PAGE FOUR AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 1 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE IMPOSITION, ENFORCEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND COLLECTION OF PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING PROVISIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. ,Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS/COUNCIL 1" Rdg Ord rc: Admin Procedures re: Penalties Oth/Bus Cncl Councilmember Hardison voiced concerns regarding the method for gaging the weight Hardison re: of material that is being extracted from the Rock Quarries. Rock Quarry Mr. Tom Sheedy of Azusa Rock responded explaining the current method for weighing T. Sheedy the material and stated that taxes are levied on the commercial material used, by the ton. response He explained that there is a lot of waste associated with the material and that it is not sold and therefore is not taxed. Discussion was held between Councilmember Hardison and Mr. Sheedy regarding the current method of weighing the material extracted, a method of weighing on the conveyor, reliance plant material, the point of excavation, he stated was from Azusa only, and the status of Irwindale site. Mayor Madrid stated that she would like to see a report on how much tonnage is and has been removed, extracted every month and over time, and an analysis of same and on the question of "should the clay be taxed?" It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: 1, VV Vl\JL`L- LWALLl 1111 L111V[111Va\ XVVT, Michael Basura of Basura Towing vs. City of Azusa. TIME OF RECESS: 9:31 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:45 P.M. Discussion Closed Session Recess Reconvened City Attorney advised that with regard to item of potential litigation, there was no City Attorney reportable action. comments THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY Cncl/CRA convene TO ADJOURN. jointly It was consensus of Councilmembers/Boardmembers to adjourn to Monday, November Adjourn 11/24 24, 1997, at 6:00 P.M., in the Library Auditorium, to conduct a Joint Council/Planning Lib Aud Commission Workshop on the Rosedale Project and Design Review. 6pm TIME OF ADJOYOM,ENT: 9;$1 P.M. CITY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C163. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-017. 11/17/97 PAGE FIVE