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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 8, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Father David Granadino of Saint Frances of Rome. Invocation ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, Roll Call BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Utilities Director Hsu, Chief of Police Broderick, Secretary Rocha, Transportation Manager MacKay, CityTreasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Ms. Lana Grizzell, Rosemary Salce, Linda Bean, and Joe Guarrera members of the Golden Days Azusa Golden Days Committee, introduced Mrs. Frances Gonzales and Mr. Ron Lohr Update as the 1998 Golden Days Honored Citizens. They then provided updates on the Golden Days events and provided information to Council on the Duarte parade. Mr. Guarrera requested that when City banners are taken down, that the City put up Golden Days banners. City Manager Cole responded stating that something would be worked out. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Ms. Susan Smith of the Neighborhood Wellness Center addressed Council with S. Smith, information regarding services offered at the Center and presented an open invitation to Neighborhood their grand opening on Thursday, September 17ih, at 4 p.m. Wellness Center Ms. Lisa Sotela, President of the Quarterback Club, addressed Council to present L. Sotela information regarding Azusa High School football games. She invited all to the first AHS Football varsity football game at Citrus College, on Thursday, September 10`s, at 7 p.m.; she games displayed blanket for sale and provided posters of all games, inviting Council and the community to attend and support the Azusa team. Ms. Lisa Escoto of GEMS Television, addressed Council providing information on L. Escoto Spanish language channel they provide, especially programs available for Spanish GEMS Television speaking women and children. She requested City support and/or to provide a contact comments with • Charter regarding their proposal. She then answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Mr. Angelo Evangelista addressed Council requesting that the Azusa City Retirees A. Evangelista Association be recognized as a City Association. City Manager Cole responded stating Azusa City that under that status, they would be recognized as other non-profit organizations within Retirees Assoc. the City. Mr. Art West addressed Council advising that former Councilmember Stemrich was A. West married to Elodie who worked in the City Library. He stated that Peter Thorson, comments former City Attorney always advised that Harry could not vote on anything that had to do with the Library. He than question why Councilmember Stanford could vote on items that relate to Azusa Pacific University, where his wife is employed. He detailed the issue. City Manager Cole responded stating that the City Attorney has already responded and City Mgr researched that issue finding no conflict of interest. The question is broad, the issue can response be explained in writing by City Attorney to Mr. West, if needed. Discussion was held. REPORTS UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Director of Utilities Hsu addressed Council providing an update on Proposition 9 - The Utility Rate Reduction and Reform Act. He stated that Prop 9 will affect public and private utilities differently; it is trying to address issues from AB1890, the law which regulates deregulation in California, such as 10% reduction for residential and retail customers (not City) and issuance of bonds, etc. He provided history/background on AB1890 and the provisions of Proposition 9, and their affect on private utility customers, which does not affect municipal customers, except in a case of bond default. If that occurs the State may spread the cost to all taxpayers, even the City. He then defined the term "stranded investments". Ms. Helen Romero Shaw, representative of the Southern California Gas Company, addressed Council and audience stating that Prop 9 will only amount to higher taxes and reduction in services; she voiced her opposition to Prop 9. Updates/Rpts Utilities Director Hsu - Prop 9 H. Romero Shaw Gas Co. comments Mr. Michael Stockstill of Southern California Edison addressed Council on behalf of M. Stockstill No on 9", requesting Council support in writing or otherwise. He provided details Edison Co. regarding Proposition 9, and answered questions posed by Council. comments After additional discussion, it was moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Council support Councilmember Rocha and carried by roll call to support "No on 9". Councilmember "No on 9" Beebe dissenting. City Manager Cole announced that the Gas Company made a generous donation to the City Mgr. Summer Aquatics Carnival a couple of weeks ago. comments Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council with comments regarding a variety of numerous R. Legault items of concerns. comments Councilmember Stanford responded Mr. Legault's concerns as they related to him, Stanford personally. comments City Manager Cole shared that he was a guest speaker on the public radio show "Which Way LA", regarding the housing crunch in Los Angeles. He stated that he addressed issues that relate to all Californians, such as, taxes, a need for tax reform. He announced that Azusa's opposition to x -rated cable was featured in The Christian Science Monitor and also announced that Police Department received a check from the Federal Government as the City's prorated share of a major drug seizure. Councilmember Beebe announced that the Planning Commission will soon be having its public hearings regarding the Rosedale Project. City Manager Cole responded stating that there may be a delay due to possible changes in the Specific Plan. Councilmember Rocha invited all to attend a POW/MIA breakfast on Sunday, September 20, 1998, at the VFW Post 8070, 250 East First Street, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and proceeds will go to organizations that are striving to locate POW/MIA's and to the families of POW/MIA's. He also requested that all keep in prayer Rosie Cisneros and Frank Miranda, who have been ill. 09/08/98 PAGE TWO City Mgr comments Beebe comments Rocha comments Councilmember Stanford related his experience at opening day at Saint Frances school, Stanford he requested that all keep in prayers Vivian Felix who is ill; he spoke of news coverage comments of Azusa's request to cable to not list x -rated channels, he commented on problems with new cable system, sluicing controversy and explained reasons for sluicing. Councilmember Hardison addressed problems with cable camera issue and explained Hardison sluicing process. I comments Mayor Madrid reminded all of "A Taste of Autumn" to be held at Citrus College on Madrid Sunday, September 13, 1998, from 5 P.M. to 9 P.M. at a cost of $55 per person. comments The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through III -T, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford, and Appvd, Spec Call unanimously carried, with the exception of items III -A, K, M, and III -S, which were III- A, K, M, considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. &S. A. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C148 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 7269 DELEGATING CERTAIN Handling of RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THE HANDLING AND SETTLING OF Tort Claims TORT CLAIMS TO THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNATED AGENT. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C149 AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RECORDS IN THE Destruction of FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Finance Records D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C150 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Pur Wood Poles ' ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT OF $8,140.40 overhead power INCLUSIVE OF SALES TAX AND FREIGHT CHARGES TO THE CITY OF lines AZUSA, TO NORTH PACIFIC LUMBER CO. OF PORTLAND OR. E. The Agreement between the City of Covina Police Department for the Student Agmt w/Covina Resource Officer at Gladstone High School, CDBG Project No. D98038-98, in PD, Student Res the amount of $12,190, was approved. Officer F. The Contract for Traffic Signal Installation @ Cerritos/Newburgh and Agmt w/TDS Engr Gladstone/Lark Ellen was awarded to TDS Engineering, low bidder, in the Traffic Sig install amount of $128,520.00. G. Request of Azusa City Retirees Association to be recognized as an official Azusa City organization of retired City Employees of the City of Azusa was approved. Retirees recog. H. The change of carriers for Group Life and AD&D Life Insurance was approved Group Life and the agreement was awarded to Reliastar at a rate of $0.21 per $1,000 Reliastar coverage and a savings of approximately $382 per year from existing rates. I. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Hum Res Action Merit Increases and/or regular appointment: Items S. Kenoyer, A. Ventura, M. Guadagnino, and D. McFann Promotions: S. Petersen, Police Records Specialist III, effective May 17, 1998. J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C151 REVISING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR UTILITIES MARKETING revising class specs SERVICES COORDINATOR. Utilities Mkt Svs K. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 09/08/98 PAGE THREE L. Final Tract Map No. 52234, which involves a subdivision of property located at Final Tract Map 1669 and 1755 San Gabriel Canyon Road, was approved and its recordation was No. 52234 authorized. M. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS. Spec Call N. The new after-hours reconnection procedures and policies for Light and Water After Hours Department Services, were approved. procedures L&W O. Purchase of two Ford Rangers and one Ford Utility Service Truck from Purchase trucks Advantage Ford, low bidder, in the amount of $26,887.14 for the Rangers, and L&W, Advantage $15,700 for the F-150, was approved. Ford P. The contract for construction of Well #10 Disinfection System was awarded to Layne Christensen Layne Christensen, low bidder, in the amount of $64,266.40. Disinfection Sys Q. The contract for the construction of Well #10 building was awarded to Allsup Allsup Corp. Corporation, low bidder, in the amount of $55,846.00. construct Well #10 R. The Scheduling Coordinator Application was approved and staff was authorized Scheduling Coor to initiate the application process with the Independent System Operator and take Application all necessary actions to ensure the timely certification by the ISO. approved S. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call T. Three 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-C152, ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS -IND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 153, and 154. FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS \ Special Call Items Councilmember Rocha addressed minutes of the August 17, 1998 meeting, noting that Rocha comments the Chili Cook -off was held at Follows Camp and not at Soldano Village. It was then Minutes approved moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of August 17, 1998, Special meeting of August 3, 1998 and the adjourned regular meeting of August 19, 1998, as written with noted correction. Councilmember Hardison requested that Final Parcel Map No. 21104, which involves Final Parcel Map the subdivision of the Cytec Industries, be postponed due to unpermited uses on that No. 21104 property, regarding recycling. removed Discussion was held regarding the Azusa Chamber of Commerce Contract and the Discussion inclusion of the Miss Azusa Pageant. The Chamber of Commerce have advised that the Agmt w/Chamber Pageant will be placed back in the contract and they will be looking to the City for some in-kind donations, such as waiving certain fees for rental of facilities, etc, plus other ,sponsorship from the City. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Agmt w/Chamber unanimously carried to approve the Chamber of Commerce Contract with language approved including Miss Azusa Pageant, with more specific information on fee waivers. Councilmember Hardison addressed the purchase of police vehicles item, with questions Hardison re: regarding mileage of vehicles that are being replaced and suggested that staff look into vehicle put PD resources to refurbish vehicles for City motor pool. Chief of Police Broderick responded to questions posed. 09/08/98 PAGE FOUR COP response Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Purchase six PD unanimously carried to approve purchase of six Ford Crown Victoria black and white vehicles Robert police cars from Robert H. Loud Ford in the total amount of $138,993. H. Loud Ford THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CRA convened CONVENED AT 9:12 P.M. 'THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:13 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS IDA No Bus. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS APFA No Bus. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - for property located at 146 S. Motor Pub Nuis Appl Avenue, Dba: "Foothill Foundry, Inc.", Kalathur Pattabiraman. Foothill Foundry d) It was consensus of Councilmembers to continue the hearing to the meeting of October Cont to 10/19/98 19, 1998. C5 OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl It was consensus of Councilmembers that Councilmembers Rocha continue with the 1999 4`s of July project for the 1999 4" of July Parade. It will be held in the same vicinity, but travel Parade north to 11' Street instead of 10th. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of speed humps as a traffic slowing device Dis re speed on Pasadena, between 110' and 13t' Streets and on Homerest Street. CityManager Cole humps. advised that the problem with residential speed exists throughout -the City and speed humps and traffic calming devices are issues that are emotional, cause fiscal impacts, and trigger intense politics. He advised that he would research the issue and provide a report back to Council. It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the Closed Sess following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a): Johnson v. City of Azusa, Case No. Los Angeles Superior Court #BC 1924900. TIME OF RECESS: 9:35 P.M. RECONVENED: 10:06 P.M. There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Monday, September 14, 1998, 6:30 p.m. in the Light and Water Conference Room, in order to conduct interviews for City Boards and Commissions. TIME O OURNMENT: 10: P. /Y CL , NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C155 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-014. 09/08/98 PAGE FIVE Recess Reconvened No Reports Adjourn to 9/14 Board & Comm Interviews r