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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 18, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 18, 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 Pastor Wilson of the Jerusalem Christian Worship Center ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, Interim City Administrator/Utilities Director Hsu, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Finance Craig, Secretary Rocha, Head Start Coordinator Coppola, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Recreation Superintendent Jacobs, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Accounting Services Supervisor Brisco, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. ICEREMO NIAL Pastor Wilson invited all to attend the Community "Jubilee" Celebration at the Jerusalem Christian Worship Center on Saturday, May 23, 1998, at 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Invitation to Jubilee 5/23 Mr. Lewis and students of the Azusa High School Academy of the Arts presented a AHS Academy "sampling" of 'Peter Pan, the Revenge of Hook", and invited all to attend the of Arts "Hook" performance at Azusa High School on May 21" and 22nd, Thursday and Friday, next Tuesday through Friday, May 26d' -29'", 1998, at 7 p.m., on the Rockvale side of the school. The entire Council presented a proclamation, which, Mayor Pro -Tem Beebe read in full, Proc to AIDS to Mr. Ian Stulberg, of the AIDS Service Center, proclaiming, Saturday, June 6, 1998, Svs Center as Aids Service Center Day, in recognition of its 10' Anniversary. I. Stulberg PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council thanking the City for the Improvements to Todd Avenue; thanked Councilmember Rocha for walking the neighborhoods getting feedback regarding Rosedale, and expressed his opinion regarding Rosedale Project, 'Ms. Vera Mendoza, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council thanking all for attending the tour of Whittier and also invited all to attend the Annual Banquet for installation of officers on Saturday, June 27, 1998, at Monrovia Nursery. She advised that the Business of the Year and Citizen of the Year awards will be presented at that time. Pub Participation R. Legault comments V. Mendoza comments REPORTS. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF City Administrator Hsu announced that the City of Duarte and Azusa Rock have invited all to attend the Grand Opening Ceremonies of Fish Canyon Trail, on Saturday June 6, 1998, at Encanto Park, 751 Encanto Parkway. A hike to the Falls will begin at 7 a.m., Ceremonies at 12 noon, cost for the event is $10 per person, $7 for children seven and under, and will receive T-shirt, lunch and hike. For more information call: (626) 357- 7931. Ms. Marianne Miasnik addressed Council thanking all organizations and sponsors for providing donations for the Centennial event. She also thanked volunteer Coordinating Committee and invited all to attend the event. Updates/Rets Invitation to Fish Canyon Trail/Opening Ceremonies M. Miasnik update Centennial Recreation Superintendent Jacobs addressed Council providing update on the Centennial J. Jacobs Celebration reminded all that the event will take place on Saturday, May 30, 1998, from Update 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and announced that there will be a meeting on Wednesday, May 20, Centennial 1998. Ms. Lana Grizzell addressed Council stating that the Golden Days General meetings are L. Grizzell held on the 4' Wednesdays of the month at the Azusa Library at 6:30 p.m., and that the Golden Days theme for the celebration is Azusa a Century of Pride and Progress. Councilmember Hardison expressed the need to have a meeting regarding the Hardison establishment of skateboard or roller hockey parks and provided City Administrator comments Hsu with information on the issue from the City of Blythe. He requested that a meeting be coordinated with the Recreation Department and kids in the area. Councilmember Stanford stated that the Helping Hand dinner/dance held on Saturday 'was successful and enjoyed the company of candidates for City Administrator Rick Cole and Vangie Shock and their spouses. He recognized David Feldman for attending all Council meetings and for all his help with preparations before the meetings. Lastly, he stated that he would be interviewing Keith Hanks, Nancy Moore and Randy Noriega regarding the Centennial event. Councilmember Beebe reminded all of the upcoming Memorial Day, urging all to remember those who served our Country in the military and to be careful when traveling. She also requested staff to prepare proper documents to appoint Councilmember Hardison as Mayor -Pro Tem, as agreed upon one year ago, and present them at the next Council meeting. Councilmember Rocha invited all to attend the first Memorial Day Service on May 25, 1998, tentatively at 3pm at City Hall. He announced that 4' of July Parade applications are available at the Recreation Department, Library, and City Clerk, and that deadline for filing is June 5, 1998; further, thanking Randy Noriega for preparing the applications. He reminded all that the exercise class by Ria Benbow on cable tv will air again on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Stanford comments Beebe comments Rocha comments Mayor Madrid thanked all the volunteers in the community that have helped with the Madrid Centennial event. comments ' THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY AT 7:55 P.M. jointly , JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - on a proposed Rental Agreement with Roland Hoagland Jut Pub Hrg Pertaining to the rental of an approximately 1500 square foot Agency building located Rental Agmt at 615 North Azusa Avenue. 615 N. Azusa 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 May 7'" & le, 1998. 05/18/98 PAGE TWO Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the State requires that a public hearing be held anytime an agreement of this nature is considered. The business owner at 615 N. Azusa Avenue is seeking to change hands and the new owner desires to enter into a agreement with the Agency to assume the Rental Agreement that is in place. Staff found that current rent charged is comparable to rents for this type of property and that the owner should pay for the property insurance. He cited Section 16, a proposed amendment relating to the destruction of the property stating that "should, by an act of God, the property be destroyed, the Agency would have the ability to decide to demolish or to apply the proceeds of the insurance to repair the building". He recommended the agreement be approved as amended. He then answered questions posed by Council regarding a walk through. Com Dev Dir comments Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the issue questioning who is responsible for the P. Martinez maintenance of the building and why does the City sub -lease some buildings and others comments deal directly with the City. Community Development Director responded that tenants are responsible for TI's and Com Dev Dir City is responsible for major repairs (as defined in Section 6 of the agreement). response Further, he stated that due to short staff, the Agency sometimes enlists the services of a Real Estate Agent to act as property managers or to lease out properties on the Agency's behalf. It was consensus of Councihnembers/Boardmembers to close the Hearing. Hrg clsd Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C78 'APPROVING A RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT Rental Agmt AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ROLAND HOAGLAND, EXECUTOR w/R. Hoagland OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS EVELYN HOAGLAND. 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: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Res. 98-R33 AZUSA APPROVING A RENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE Rental Agmt REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ROLAND w/R. Hoagland HOAGLAND, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF DORIS EVELYN HOAGLAND. 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 THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:10 P.M. 05/18/98 PAGE THREE AND THE CITY COUNCIL CRA Recess Cncl cont. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -R, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Appvd E, F, M unanimously carried, with the exception of items IV -E, F, M, P and IV -Q, , which P&Q Spec Call were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. A. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1998, the adjourned regular Min approved meetings of April 27', and April 30'", and the Special meeting of May 2, 1998, were approved as written. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C79 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997- Appropriation 98 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments C. The contract for Information and Referral Services for the Disabled, CDBG Agmt w/SCIL Project No. D96033-98, for period July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999, was CDBG project approved. The Agreement with Service Center for Independent Living was approved and its execution was authorized. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENT WITHIN CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99 AND GIVING NOTICE OF AND SETTING OF TIME AND PLACE OF HEARING ON THE LEVY OF SUCH ASSESSMENT. 1�19:1ynrrl 11MV1031 F. 'G I'll SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Mayor Madrid addressed Human Resources Action Items and congratulated employees receiving merit increases and/or regular appointments. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: N. Keller, S. Sears, E. Ditsler, and R. Scholes. Res. 98-C80. Landscape & Lighting District Spec Call Spec Call Congrats to City employees Human Res. Action Items Notice of Completion for Todd Avenue Improvements was approved and the City Notice of Comp. Clerk was authorized to file the Notice with the County Recorder's Office. Todd Impvts. I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C81 CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION OF Urban Forestry FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, Grant Program COASTAL, AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION BOND ACT OF 1988. J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C82 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE New Financial ISSUANCE OF PURCHASE ORDERS FOR AN AMOUNT OF $45,960 PLUS Management TAX TO DATA GENERAL CORP., A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT Information OF $228,155 PLUS TAX TO BI -TECH SOFTWARE, INC., AND A System ' PURCHASE ORDER WITH LASALLE NATIONAL LEASING CORP. FOR LEASE PAYMENTS FOR THE ABOVE ITEMS PLUS $225,885 IN PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED AND/OR BUDGETED ITEMS TO AGGREGATE A FINANCING OF $500,000 AT THE RATE OF 4.93%. K. Head Start Compensation and Benefits Memorandum, effective July 1, 1997, for Head Start pay approved wages to all employees who were employed with the Head Start MOU program on the effective day of the approved Memorandum - July 1, 1997, was approved retroactively. 05/18/98 PAGE FOUR L. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 98-C83 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING PURCHASE OF Pur mtr read sys AN ITRON METER READING SYSTEM TO HOMETOWN CONNECTIONS. Hometown Conn. M. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call N. The Enabling Agreement between the City of Azusa and Avista Energy was Enabling Agmt ' approved; the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement, and the Director Avista Energy of Utilities, or his designee, was delegated to enter into future transactions that arise under the Agreement. O. The Enabling Agreement between the City of Azusa and Aquila Energy was Enabling Agmt approved; the Mayor was authorized to execute the Agreement, and the Director Aquila Energy of Utilities, or his designee, was delegated to enter into future transactions that arise under the Agreement. Spec Call P. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Q. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. R. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of claims and demands were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C85 & ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 98-C86 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items 'Mayor Madrid voiced concerns regarding Senate Bill 2010, Santa Monica Mountains Mayor Madrid and San Gabriel Rivers Conservancy, regarding the ability to have local control over the comments development along the San Gabriel River and that this area will not be represented and re: SB 2010 will be dominated by the west side and Ventura County. Juan Carlos Torres, representative of Senator Solis' office, one of the authors of the J. Torres bill, addressed the issue stating that the original bill was overwhelming favored the L.A. Solis' office River area, and submitted a breakdown sheet of the changes proposed and detailed said comments amendments. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers, Juan Carlos Torres, Representative of Senator Solis' office, Cynthia D'Agosta and Bob Blumenfield of the Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy, and staff regarding SB 2010. The representatives of the Conservancy as well as Mr. Torres requested that Council not voice its opposition to SB 2010 at this meeting in order to work together to solve some of the issues. They requested time and invited Council to meetings in order to work on other amendments. Mr. Torres detailed new amendments that were proposed as of Friday, May 22, 1998. They stated that the Bill does not deal with regulatory authority. Councilmembers voiced their concerns regarding cities adjacent to the San Gabriel ,River that will not have any representation, that there is no benefit to Azusa and no economic value. It was suggested that Councihnember Hardison participate in the rewriting of the bill and be a liaison of the Council. Additional discussion was held as well as question and answer session. Mayor Madrid explained her reasons for her dissenting vote. Torres, D'Agosta & Blumenfield Senator Solis' Office & Santa Monica Mountain Conservancy comments & discussion Councilmembers discussion Councilmember Hardison read a draft letter opposing SB 2010 to be sent to legislators Hardison/revisions and surrounding cities along with resolution that was proposed at the meeting of May to reso & ltr 4, 1998. It was consensus of Councilmembers that City Attorney review revisions to resolution and letter to be presented later in the meeting. 05/18/98 PAGE FIVE Councilmember Stanford voiced his opposition to the reduction of, -the Vehicle License Oppose reduction Fee and urged his colleagues to do the same until there is a replacement for them. He VLF and support then moved to direct staff to prepare letters for the Mayor's signature describing the ACA42. impact on Azusa of the loss of the VLF revenue, and to support ACA 42, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried, further to follow up with press releases and perhaps send a representative to Sacramento. Councilmember Rocha voiced concerns regarding NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Rocha LEi System Permit and the option of the County to perform site visits. NPDES permit City Engineer Abbaszadeh responded stating that the County inspects food City Engr establishments already, but that automotive visits, industrial/commercial facilities visits response will have to be performed by adopting a MOU with the County, and at a cost. Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried MOU w/Co to approve the MOU between LA County and the City to receive reimbursement for approved conducting educational site visit program at non-food establishment businesses. The reimbursement City Administrator was authorized to sign MOU. NPDES site visit Utilities Director Hsu explained the Public Benefits Program, which is required pursuant Utilities Dir. to the California electric industry deregulation legislation (AB 1890). The four Public Benefits categories are as follows: 1) Efficient use of electric energy. 2) Energy education to the Program general public. 3) Assistance to low income customers. 4) Promotion of renewable and clean energy technologies. Mayor Madrid requested that the education be extended to homeowners. Councilmember Beebe and Councilmember Stanford warned against companies or scams advising that they can lower your electric rates. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Public Benefits unanimously carried to approve the public benefits program in concept, and direct staff Program appvd to prepare detailed plans to implement the programs. Councilmember Beebe voiced concerns regarding the purchase of cable TV equipment Beebe concerns and what the long term, depreciation, of equipment and Pur cable equip City Librarian Maghsoudi responded stating that in two and one-half years there will be City Lib $50,000, received from the Cable Franchise, which can be utilized to upgrade the response equipment that is being purchased. Councilmember Beebe requested that the subject be discussed at budget time to see if Beebe funds can be set aside for upgrading and long term care of cable equipment. request After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Pur Cable Equip Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried to approve specifications for the specs appvd purchase of new cable equipment and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. City Attorney Carvalho read into the record, along with amendments, new resolution City Atmy and letter expressing Council's opposition to SB2010. comments ICouncilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: It A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING Res. 98-C84 STATE OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 2010 CONCERNING THE SAN GABRIEL Opposing Senate RIVER WATERSHED AREA AND THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS Bi112010 CONSERVANCY. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by -the following vote of the Council: 05/18/98 PAGE SIX AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess CONTINUED AT 9:23 P.M. CRA cont ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:24 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. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed Council requesting that they select members of the City Engr. Design Review Team for the Azusa Avenue Improvement Project. comments After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Selection of Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried that Mayor Madrid and members Councilmember Hardison be members of the Team and Councilmember Beebe, be an Design Review alternate; that City Engineer Abbaszadeh, be Project Manager, that Mr. Paul Naccashin, Team of Balzac Cafes, and Peggy Martinez of the Downtown Business Association be selected as members, and that the Azusa resident with no ties to the downtown, be selected at the first meeting held by the team. It was consensus of Council that meeting notices 'be sent to all Councilmembers. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl It was consensus of Councilmembers that the June I't meeting be adjourned to June 2; Tour w/River 1998, 5 p.m., at the Council parking lot to meet with the Riverfront Planning Group front Planning and Group tour potential project areas, and if needed, return, and hold a workshop in the Library Auditorium. Proc 75"' It was consensus of Councilmembers that the City Clerk to authorized to prepare a Anniversary proclamation in celebration of the 75' Anniversary of the Los Angeles County Fire LA Co. Fire Dept. Department. Item withdrawn. Item regarding discussion on the General Plan amendment and the RFP process was withdrawn. Stanford exc. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Madrid and carried that from mtgs Councilmember Stanford be excused from the Council meetings and budget workshops that are missed during his trip to Japan. Councilmember Stanford abstained. Councilmember Rocha announced that Phase II of the monument to veterans of Azusa Rocha/re: 'Councihnember will consist of the Walk of Freedom, and he displayed an inscribed brick which will be Monument to made available to Veterans of Azusa. He and Councilmember Hardison will meet with Veterans local veterans' groups as well as Louie Pedroza, and/or Joe Torres of the Public Works Department to discuss pricing and place for sale of the memorial bricks, further, discussion was held to perhaps find a source of recognition of Azusa residents who have died in all wars, such as WWII, Viet Nam, and Korean. CRA/Cncl convene THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONVENED jointly Closed Sess JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov. Code Sec 549571 City Administrator. (To discuss recruitment of a City Administrator). B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE (Gov. Code Sec. 54957 Two Cases. ' C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (b) and (c)l. One Case. TIME OF RECESS: 9:38 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:25 P.M. Reconvened City Attorney/General Counsel Carvalho advised that the City Council has voted to City Attorney uphold the termination of Customer Service Representative 11, Terri Elliot, and that the advised second item concerning the evaluation of the Finance Director position, the City Council directed City Administrator Hsu to counsel Finance Director on an employee matter and follow up with written confirmation. It was consensus of Councilmembers/Boardmembers to adjourn to Tuesday, May 26, Adjourn to 5/26 1998, at 6:30 p.m., in the Light and Water Conference Room to recess to Closed City Administrator Session to discuss the appointment of a City Administrator, PUBLIC EMPLOYEE recruitment (Gov. Code Sec. 54957). TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C87 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-07. 05/18/98 PAGE EIGHT