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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 6, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 6, 1998 - 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 Rick Mac Donald of the Foursquare Gospel Invocation Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, Interim City Administrator/Utilities Director Hsu, Chief Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Finance Craig, Senior Programs Coordinator Crawford, Transportation Manager MacKay, Secretary Rocha, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Interim City Planner Danoff, Public Works Superintendent Pedroza, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Office Specialist Aguilar. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Roll Call Also Present Pub Participation Mayor Madrid recognized Ms. Casey Chavira of Congressman Matthew Martinez's C. Chavira office. recognition Mr. Ed Chavez representative of Assemblyman Martin Gallegos' office addressed E. Chavez, rep. Council inviting all to attend Open House at the Assemblyman's new office, from 5p.m. Assemblyman to 7p.m., at 15625 Stafford Street, in Hacienda Heights, on May 1, 1998. M. Gallegos ofs. Messrs. Tom, Ryan, and Patrick Harris addressed Council thanking them for the Thanks from flashing beacon installed @ Vernon and Eleventh Street and presented gifts of thanks. the Harris' Mr. Art Morales addressed Council with comments regarding his race for position of A. Morales City Clerk, development on San Gabriel and Foothill, property at 1120 West Foothill comments Blvd and proposed meat processing plant, seminar on odors, and parking situation at Azusa Post Office. Ms. Peggy Martinez, on behalf of the Downtown Merchants Association, addressed P. Martinez Council announcing the opening of Balzac Cafe, the Antiques on the Avenue event, a comments 'plan to create an annual calendar of events, block captains for the downtown area, and the opening of Alondra's Bakery at the Ranch Center. Ms. Diana Offen addressed Council regarding an article on Cal -Mat property from the D. Offen Azusa Gazette, the Rosedale Project and her response to the EIR and Police power. comments Ms. Naida L. Flores addressed Council with comments in favor of Proposition 227, the N. Flores English Only Initiative and its effects on the corm. -unity. For more information call: (626) 806-2497. Mr. Wayne Hall of Eagle Muffler addressed Council announcing an Outdoor Expo 98 W. Hall which he wishes to celebrate in July, jointly with community, more info will be comments forthcoming. Mr. Bob Cruz, District Manager of Southern California Gas Company, addressed Council presenting a check to the Azusa Police Department in support of the department. He invited Council to meet with the City of Whittier to share ideas on two- way traffic, and spoke about his involvement with the extension of Highway 39 and also stated that the Gas Company will be sponsoring the Azusa Centennial Birthday cake. He then introduced his son Matthew. The Mayor and Councihnember Hardison will be looking into a meeting with the City of Whittier. Irs. Vera Mendoza, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed ouncil stating that she received a call from local legislators that the MTA will be meeting Tuesday, April 7, 1998, 9a.m. to discuss funds that will be allocated for some of the repairs on Highway 39, and hopefully that this will be a beginning for the focus on the re -opening of Highway 39, and that she will be attending the meeting. B. Cruz So. Calif. Gas Company V. Mendoza Chamber of Commerce Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council with comments on the budget status, City Attorney R. Legault fees, and Highway 39. comments Mrs.. Vera Mendoza re -addressed Council presenting the official plant for the Centennial V. Mendoza celebration: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. comments REPORTS UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Rpts/Updates Ms. Marianne Miasnik addressed Council and audience providing an update on the M. Miasnik celebration. The following items are being prepared for the celebration: Centennial Centennial update coloring book, banners, web page, and mailers were sent out which included final list of activities, revenues projected, map of the event, etc. Ms. Lurece Hunter addressed Council providing an update on the Centennial L. Hunter Faelebration, presenting Council with T-shirts as well as City pins, she stated that they Centennial ve received over $14,000 in donations and recognized sponsors. comments Mr. Joe Guarrera, General Chairman of the Golden Days celebration, addressed J. Guarrera Council, stating that the parade is the second Saturday in October, the 10d, applications Gen Chairman are available and the committee is now being formed. There are new banners, which Golden Days he displayed, he related that they are seeking volunteers for the event as well as automobiles for the parade. Ms. Hunter re -addressed Council regarding the Golden Days celebration stating that the L. Hunter next meeting will be held on April 22', at 6:30 in the evening, and will hold meeting Golden Days the fourth Wednesday of every month in the Library auditorium. She announced the comments theme of the parade, "Azusa, A Century of Pride and Progress". City Attorney Carvalho addressed Council responding to comments made earlier City Attorney regarding the Ca1Mat property, clarifying to the public that the CC&R's for the CalMat comments property will be recorded prior to the approval of the final map which will come back re: Ca1Mat before Council. Discussion was held regarding the matter. City Librarian Maghsoudi addressed Council and audience announcing the celebration City Librarian of National Library Week from April 19'" through the 25h; the events to take place at comments Ese Azusa Library are as follows: April 20, Grand Opening Computer Technology land, April 21, Grand Opening Friend Shoppe, April 22, Readers are Leaders Day, April 23, Library Card Sign Up Day, April 25, Friends of the Library Booksale, and then the Week of the Young Child Celebration will begin. Councihnember Stanford requested that the meeting be dedicated to the memory of a Stanford dear friend Dr. Tom Plew. He reflected on the beauty of the community, commented comments on an encounter with checker of the year Carol, at Ralph's market, and stated that he would be interviewing Chief Broderick as well as members of the Centennial Committee during the coming weeks on Channel 12. 04/06/98 PAGE TWO Councilmember Hardison wished a Happy Birthday to former Mayor Jens Solem, said Hardison hello to his Grandson, and commented on the anticipated opening of Highway 39 to comments Route 2, and read a statement that he wrote concerning the matter, and requested that a proclamation or resolution be prepared requesting aid from neighboring cities to help Azusa urge the re -opening of Highway 39 and be sent to appropriate legislators. It was consensus of Council that staff prepare a resolution, to include Councihnember drdison's statement and that it be brought back to the next meeting with updated ormation; further that the matter be,put on the COG agenda for consideration. Councihnember Beebe advised that she attended a workshop regarding trash and the need to recycle, in Glendora, with an excellent presentation that addressed the requirements of AB 939, and requested that a workshop regarding the issue be scheduled. She announced and invited all to participate in the Play for Kids Golf Tournament, on June 26, 1998, at Azusa Greens. Lastly, she requested that as part of the Vision Workshop, staff prepare a five year Capital Improvement Plan and at some time prepare a report that would address streets and roadways, underground infrastructure issues, and city facilities. Further, she would like staff to identify funds that are left over from projects that have been completed. Councilmember Rocha thanked Elizabeth Ramirez, Coach Lujan and Principal of Azusa High, Chris Dennis, for inviting Council to their celebrations of academic and athletic excellence. He advised that the Fourth of July meeting was very successful and will report on it at the April 20'" meeting. He asked that all remember in prayers, families of Pete Padilla, Ray Fraijo, and Benny Flores Sr., who served the community and country with pride and dignity. He welcomed two new residents born to Shala and Jeff Casillas, and stated that they are in need of type "O" blood, at Inter -Community Hospital. He wished Ramona Ponce, Irma Camacho, and Frank Miranda a speedy Il=very. ayor Madrid announced the Sister City Exchange, congratulated all the marathoners, especially her mother, who completed and was one of the top racers in her age category. SCHEDULED ITEMS Preparation of Resolution Highway 39 Beebe comments Rocha comments Madrid comments Scheduled Items PUBLIC HEARING - on Code Amendment No. 199, an amendment that contains Pub Hrg. corrections and clarifications to the 1996 zoning ordinance. Code Amend #199 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open. publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 26, 1998. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue providing a brief Com Dev Dir summary of the proposed code amendment, answering questions posed by Council. The comments following was in the printed staff report. The amendment would: Provide for determinations of substantial conformity, by the Community Development Director for common and minor changes from approved plans, Clarifies that the decision authority for all concurrently processed project cases is the highest of the required division level, Adds an expiration time of six (6) months for Precise Plans of Design, and extends the six-month expiration time for Precise Plans, Variances and Use Permits when these are Wed to cases with a longer approval period, such as tentative maps. Clarifies instances 4ehen residential additions are allowed to lots without required two -car garages and adds gulations for residential water heater additions. Clarifies various commercial sign requirements and allows additional monument signs at entrances off the primary street of access when there is more than one frontage. Mr. Bruckner then requested that the public hearing be conducted and that the proposed ordinance would be brought back at the next meeting for introduction. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the code Discussion amendments with each member expressing their concerns. 04/06/98 PAGE THREE Mr. Jack Lawrence addressed the Hearing questioning whether the five home lot on J. Lawrence Montecito will be grand fathered under these changes and whether these changes take comments away Council's power to override Planning decisions. Community Development Director responded no to both questions. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing with stating that there is a need for common A. Morales driveways. — - comments Discussion was held between Councihmembers and staff regarding monument signs and Discussion the need for clarification on other items. After further discussion, it was consensus of Councilmembers to close the Public Hrg Closed Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Code Amendment unanimously carried to reject Code Amendment No. 199, and plan a joint workshop rejected with the Planning Commission to revisit the issues. PUBLIC HEARING - on Code Amendment No. 200, an amendment regarding Pub Hrg amendment to the City of Azusa Sub -division ordinance. Code Amend#200 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg Open publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 26, 1998. Community Development Director Bruckner reported that this is a staff initiated amendment of Chapter 66 of the AMC dealing with subdivisions. The following was in the printed staff report. The amendment would: Clarify application requirements, including that all landholders with property proposed for division or boundary adjustment are to be signatory to the application and that a title report showing easements is to be submitted with applications. Clarify, for consistency with changes in state law, when a tentative parcel map is required as distinguished from a tentative tract map. Clarify that the minor land division process is to create one additional lot. Clarify that the minor land division fee is that fee in effect at the time, as approved by the City Council. Clarify recordation instrument requirements and monumentation requirements for new and adjusted lot lines. Clarify lot line adjustment requirements. Testimony was received from Art Morales regarding signage and other concerns Com Dev Dir comments A. Morales Mr. Ralph Meraz addressed the Hearing questioning whether the issue of lot line would R. Meraz affect the property on Montecito. Community Development Director Bruckner comments responded stating that that tentative map has already been filed and this would not affect that issue. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Hrg Closed unanimously carried to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Stanford that the Code Amendment be denied. Motion died Motion to for the lack of a second. deny/died 'Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and carried by Code Amend roll call that the Code Amendment be approved and that staff bring back an ordinance approved for fust reading at the next Council meeting reflecting same. Councilmember Stanford dissenting. It was consensus of Councilmembers that Informal Hearing regarding customer dispute Informal Hrg of electric bill, be continued to the meeting of April 20, 1998, as customer was not in cont to 4/20/98 attendance at the meeting. 04/06/98 PAGE FOUR 7 The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -T, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Appvd/III-J, L, Q, unanimously carried, with the exception of item IV -J, L, Q, S, and T, which were S, & T, Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. A. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1998, were approved as written. Min approved B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-055 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997- Appropriation 98 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments C. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-056 ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR Establish "Gann" 1997-98 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIHB OF THE CALIFORNIA Limit CONSTITUTION. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-057 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE Auth Destruction HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE. Records HR F. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on March 26, 1998, for the Water Main Constructions of Water Main Replacements. Eleven bids were received. The Replacements contract was awarded to Doty Bros. Equipment Company, low bidder, in the Doty Bros. Equip. amount of $373,337.80. Company G. Plans and specifications for purchase and installation of a Water System Booster Plans & specs ' Pump for the Dalton Pump Station, Zone 2, were approved and the City Clerk Water System was authorized to advertise for bids. Booster Pump H. The City Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 1998, was received and filed. Treas Rpt I. Request for proclamation for the observance of National Library Week, from Proc National April 19-25, 1998, was approved. Library Week J. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call K. The City of Azusa, on behalf of a consortium of seven (7) cities known as the Blanket P.O. River Group, administers a grant awarded by the California Integrated Waste A.E.T.S. Management Board. The River Group has a need to establish a blanket purchase order for the remainder of the fiscal year to pay for costs incurred. A blanket purchase order for the remaining fiscal year in the amount of $80,000 to Advanced environmental Technical Services, was approved. L. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-058 CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL Initiating ' ASSESSMENTS FOR "CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING Proceedings ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE)" Com Maint Fee FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH. N. Change Order #20, for Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project in the Change Order #20 amount of $29,573, authorizing the general contractor to make the changes Police Facility required by resident and building inspections, as well as field conditions, was approved, pending the approval of LaSalle National Bank. 04/06/98 PAGE FIVE O. Change Order #21, for Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project in the Change Order #21 amount of $9,816, authorizing the listed electrical changes and modifications, was Police Facility approved, pending the approval of LaSalle National Bank. P. Change Order #22, for Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project in the Change Order #22 amount of $7,962, authorizing payment for the necessary structural steel changes, Police Facility was approved, pending the approval of LaSalle National Bank. I Q. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call R. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO Res. 98-C60 DETERMINE SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF AZUSA BY THE LA Co.Human LOS ANGELES COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Relation Comm S. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. T. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Spec Call Special Call Items Councilmember Beebe addressed Human Resources Action Items clarifying the reason Beebe provided the position of Office Specialist I was filled in the Human Resources department. clarification Mayor Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employees Congrats to listed for merit increase, welcomed new employee, congratulated employee being City Employees promoted and bade farewell to employees leaving city employment. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: 'EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE/REGULAR APPOINTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS: NAME STATUS EFFEC M. Bertelsen, Police Officer Merit Inc. 02/27/98 S. Goggins, Jailer Merit Inc. 03/11/98 H. Vuong, Elect. Engr Aide Merit Inc. 04/01/98 NEW APPOINTMENTS Idolina Fernandez, Office Specialist I, effective April 13, 1998. PROMOTIONS J. Polizzi, Police Records Specialist 11, effective November 5, 1997. SEPARATIONS P. Kelly, Planning Technician, effective April 1, 1998. A. Whitten, Police Dispatcher, effective March 12, 1998. Human Resources Action Items Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Approved unanimously carried to approve Human Resources Action Items. Councilmember Beebe addressed item regarding payment to Facilitator for the April 27, Beebe opposition 1998, Council/Vision Workshop, expressing her opposition to payment of $500 for to payment for ' facilitator due to budgetary restraints. facilitator Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and carried by $500 payment to roll call that payment of $500 to Joe Peake to act as facilitator for the Council/Vision facilitator approved Workshop be approved. Councilmember Beebe dissenting. Councilmember Beebe questioned timing of purchase of primary underground Beebe questions distribution cable for the S&S Foods project, she was advised that the cable is in stock re: distribution and there will be no delay to the project. cable 04/06/98 PAGE SIX Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: 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 $13,574.55 TO CHAMPION WIRE & CABLE OF PHOENIX, AZ, AND A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,810.24 TO KING WARE, INC., OF LOS ANGELES, CA. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, 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: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: NONE Res. 98-059 Issue P.O. to Champion Wire & Cable & King Wire Councilmember Hardison requested clarification regarding retention payments to Hardison Hazama Corporation. clarification Chief of Police Broderick responded stating that before the project was 50% complete, COP response to they were retaining 10% of the actual work, with each payment that came up, 10% was questions re: withheld; now that they have passed 50% of the actual work complete of the project, it's Hazama Corp. not within the operating rules of the agreement they signed with the bank. They will retention continue to withhold $175,955.74 until the entire project is satisfactorily completed. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Payment to 'unanimously carried to authorize full payment to the Hazama Corporation for actual Hazama Corp. work completed and not withhold 10% retention at this time. approved Councilmember Rocha addressed payment of claims and demands paid by the city, Rocha requesting specifically, payment for attendance at conferences. He suggested that after staff policies re: staff members attend conferences, that they report back to Council and share information and attendance @ materials from the conference and share how they will use the information to make conferences Azusa a better place. He requested that City Attorney Carvalho canvass surrounding cities to see what their policies are concerning conference attendance. Ms. Carvalho responded stating that she would canvass cities that she currently City Attorney represents, by E-mail, with the question of policies regarding conference attendance. response Councilmember Rocha offered two separate resolutions authorizing payment of claims and demands were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res. 98-C61 & CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF 62 Warrants WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: ABSENT:. COUNCILMEM 3ERS: 04/06/98 PAGE SEVEN HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA,, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess CONTINUED AT 9:30 P.M. CRA cont THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED ATA45 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS IDA No bus NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE CONDUCTED. THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS NO APFA No bus BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE CONDUCTED. Oth Bus/Cncl Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding phasing out billboards Discussion re: in downtown Azusa Avenue and on Arrow Highway. It was consensus of Billboards Councilmembers to abandon and not allow any more billboards in these areas. They Consensus to noted the specific issue regarding the one company that is willing to take down five abandon, seek billboards in order to place one in the an Azusa pit. Staff advised of an amortization legal requirements. provision that may last from five, ten or fifteen years and stated that there may be other legal requirements; a report on the matter will be presented at a later date. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Procs for D. Grant unanimously carried that proclamations be prepared for Dr. Don Grant of Azusa Pacific & G. Sebastian University and Mr. George Sebastian, an Azusa Scouter, in recognition of their retirement. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE jointly Closed FOLLOWING: Session A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a) and (c). Two (2) Cases. B. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Planning Intern. C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code. Sec. 54956.9 (a): Lambert v. City and County of San Francisco (Amicus Curiae), Case No. San Francisco County Superior Court #S065446. D. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8.) Monrovia Nursery property site, Monrovia Nursery, negotiator: Roy Bruckner. TIME OF RECESS: 10:07 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:50 P.M. Recess Reconvened City Attorney/General Counsel Carvalho advised that Council authorized participation City Attorney as an amicus curiae, in the Case No. San Francisco County Superior Court #S065446, advised Lambert v. City and County of San Francisco. Further, Council authorized the hiring of Jose Nerio, Jr. as Planning Intern for the summer months. It was consensus of Councilmembers/Boardmembers to adjourn to Monday, April 13, Adjourn to 1998, 5:00 p.m., in the Civic Auditorium, to convene and then adjourn to the Office of 4/13 the City Administrator to hold a Closed Session on PUBLIC EMPLOYEE POSITION Civic And (Gov. Code Sec. 54957), city Administrator. (To discuss procedures for the recruitment 5: 00 p.m. of a City Administrator). Further, to consider the adoption of an appropriations Amendment resolution relating to the position of Office Specialist I, in the Human Resources Action Item noted on the agenda. 04/06/98 PAGE EIGHT The City Council also adjourned the meeting in memory of Dr. Plew, Benny Flores Sr., Adjourned in Ray Fraijo, and Pete Padilla. memory of TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:53 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C63. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-05. 04/06/98 PAGE NINE Dr. Plew, Benny Flores Sr., Ray Fraijo, and Peter Padilla