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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 19, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER .19,1998 - 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. 1 1 Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag INVOCATION was given by Michael Paul of the Prevailing Word Ministry. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Broderick, Secretary Rocha, Community Development Director Bruckner, Utilities Director Hsu, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Senior Accountant Medina, Finance Director Craig, Accounting Services Supervisor Brisco, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL City Manager Cole provided information regarding the delay of the opening of the Haunted House due to the need to comply with Fire Department regulations. The Haunted House will open on Thursday, October 22, 1998, from 7pm to 10 pm through October 30`s, and from 6pm to 12pm on Halloween night. Councilmember Hardison asked if announcement of Haunted House could be placed on the new reader board. City Manger Cole advised that he would look into the feasibility, as there is no policy for that function yet. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Update on Haunted House The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Ms. Lupe Landeros, Certified Escrow Proc to L Landeros Officer, proclaiming the month of October, 1998, as Escrow Month. Escrow Month The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Christine Stockton of YWCA -WINGS, Proc to C. proclaiming the month of October, 1998, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Ms. Stockton Domestic Stockton invited all to attend candle light vigilance at Covina park on 10/22, 6 pm, more Violence info call 967-0658. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Awareness Month Pub Part. Mr. Tom Gray, Director of the National Commission Against Legalized Gambling T. Gray comments addressed Council regarding Proposition 5, voicing his opposition. Proposition 5 The following persons spoke in opposition to Proposition 5: Hank Bode, Rick Mac Continents on Donald and Keith Hanks. The following persons spoke in favor of Proposition 5: Ron Proposition 5 by Legault, Naida Flores, Wayne Arroyo, Ross Hopkins Murray Hirota and Art West. public It was consensus of Council that item VII A, proposed resolution by Councilman Stanford Prop. reso oppose to oppose Proposition 5, be brought forward for handling. Councilman Stanford Prop 5, Motion introduced the issue in detail and requested Council adoption. After Councilmember died for lack of a comments, the motion died for the lack of a second. second Eduardo Ozeta Jr., representative of Congressman Martinez' office introduced himself E. Ozeta Jr. to Council and audience offering his services to the community. Congressman rep Mr. Shams Karimi, Businessman of Azusa, addressed Council introducing himself and S. Karimi announcing that he will be opening a service station business in Azusa soon, at Azusa and comments Gladstone, and on Newburgh and Azusa; he stated that he is proposing to perform auto repair business at one of the locations. Mr. Ron Legault commented on City Clerk Solis' condition, reported the passing of R. Legault Mattie Micheler, and commented on real property negotiations on Krems property and comments Edwards proposed business. ' Ms. Diana Offen announced Make a Difference Day, Saturday, October 24th, and that D. Offen participants will be picking up litter in the Canyon area and also will paint a house of a comments recovery program. She advised that participants bring garden tools and sign up at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall. REPORTS. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Updates/Cncl City Council presented an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to Marci Medina, Presentation of Senior Accountant, and a plaque to Steve Brisco, Accounting Services Supervisor and Award in Geoff Craig, Finance Director, from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United Stated and Canada, for Excellence in Financial Reporting. City Manager Cole announced the transfer of Finance Director Craig to Assistant City Manager position at no additional cost to the City. Councilmember Rocha requested that all keep in prayer the family of Joe Alarcon, who passed away last week and is husband of former City employee of Light and Water Department, Gloria Alarcon. Also to keep in prayer, Rosie Cisneros, Lyle Moritz, Adolph Solis, and Rosemary Garcia. He thanked all involved in Golden Days activities; Reverend Rick MacDonald and his group for cleaning up after the parade and at the carnival. He announced the Walk of Freedom Dedication Ceremony to be held on November 11, 1998, at 3 p.m.; there is still time to buy blocks from Ron White, call 334- 2921 and Joe at 334-1582. He stated that there is a need to deal with the problem of Day Laborers on Gladstone by Center school, at the Edgewood shopping center and neighborhood surrounding that area. He suggested to form a committee to deal with problem. After discussion between City Manager Cole and Councilmembers, it was consensus that a meeting to discuss the issue be held at 6:30 p.m. before the next scheduled Council meeting on November 2, 1998. Excellence in Financial Reporting Rocha comments Mtg scheduled 6:30 p.m. 11/2 Day Laborers Councilmember Beebe announced Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 24 • Beebe continents advised all volunteers to meet in front of City Hall, and thanked all involved in Golden Days celebration. Councilmember Hardison announced a food drive which is now progress and requested Hardison that all donate cans of food at the donation Centers. Councilmember Rocha advised that comments this is in conjunction with Saint Frances of Rome Food Bank and containers will be in the Civic Auditorium, CCD Center, Light and Water Department, Police Department, Azusa High School, Gladstone High School, AUSD, American Legion, VFW, and that Stater Brothers and Azusa Ranch Market are checking with corporate offices to see if they can have containers at those sites. Councilmember Hardison advised donations will be accepted at every Council meeting. Councilmember Stanford advised that he would be abstaining from participation in the Stanford comments Closed Session item regarding Krems property and APU, and requested that Reverend Gordon Coulter be remembered in prayer as he begins bone marrow transplant process. Mayor Madrid reiterated to keep in prayer Adolph Solis and other ailing members of the Madrid community, reminded all to attend the Azusa Haunted House this season, Make a comments Difference Day, and many thanks to Golden Days participants. PUBLIC HEARING - concerning an amendment to the City's Water System Pub Hrg Water Development Fees. System Dev Fee The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 8, 1998. Utilities Director Hsu provided background and history of Water System Dev Fee, Utilities Dir noting amendments in 1991 and 1996, and stating that the Ordinance allows Director comments of Utilities to amend costs from time to time and due to rising construction costs he advised that there is a need to amend fees based on cost index called Engineering News Record; the proposed increase is 2.60 %. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously Hrg Closed carried to close the Hearing. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C171 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT FEE. Amend Water System Dev Fee Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison 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 Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C172 CALIFORNIA, AMENDING WATER SYSTEM ANNEXATION FEE Amend Water System Annexation Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive Fee further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -M, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford, and Approved unanimously carried, with the exception of items 1V -D, G, H and IV -L, which were IV -D, G, H, & considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Councilmember Beebe L, Spec Call 'dissented on item IV -M. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 5, 1998, and the Special meeting Min approved of October 5, 1998, were approved as written. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C173 CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A Calling and Giving GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH notice of 3/2/99 2, 1999, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY Gen Muni Elect THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. 10/19/98 PAGE THREE C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C174 CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS Requesting Co. ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY Services for RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION Gen Muni Elect TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999. 3/2/99 D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call E. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Resouce Merit Increases and/or regular appointment: Action Item I. Hernandez and J. Toledo. F. Approval was given to purchase one KVA 3 phase padmount transformer that is Purchase KVA 3 needed as a replacement for a stock transformer that is being used at the Costco transformer Store in Azusa. The purchase was awarded to South West Power in the amount South West Pwr of $7,952.05. G. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. H. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Spec Call I. As part of the deregulation process, in September the City applied for the Scheduling Scheduling Coordinator status and was accepted subject to execution of the Coordinator Agmt necessary agreements and proper technical certification. The Scheduling & Meter Service Coordinator Agreement and the Meter Service Agreement for Scheduling Agmt approved Coordinators were approved and execution was authorized. J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C176 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase of 5 ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO Laptop computers EXCEED $9,710.03 FOR BETA MOBILE DISPLAY COMPUTERS. PD K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C177 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase of ID ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO System & Software EXCEED $17,075 FOR PHOTO ID SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE. L. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call M. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C178 & ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 98-C179 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (Beebe dissented) Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilmember Hardison had questions regarding board members of the Joint Powers Hardison questions Agreement for Inter -Agency Cooperation with County of Los Angeles in major natural re: JPA Inter - or man-made disaster. City Manager Cole responded stating that he would look into the Agency issue of board members and provide pertinent information, if needed, back to Council. Cooperation w/Co Councihnember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C175 APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE FOR INTER- JPA - County AGENCY COOPERATION IN MAJOR NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTER. approved 10/19/98 PAGE FOUR Councilmember Hardison questioned the proposed removal of "No Parking" signs on Hardison/questions Fourth Street, west of Zachary Padilla Avenue, asking if the petition submitted was No Parking signs agreed upon by all residents on that street and Councilmember Beebe asked if the issue on Fourth Street had been brought before the traffic committee. City Engineer Abbaszadeh responded stating that all residents on that block agreed to City Engineer have "No Parking" signs removed and that the issue did not go before the traffic responded committee because 100% of the residents agreed upon the issue. Councihnember Rocha mentioned that the residents on the 200 block of Dalton Rocha/questions requested a 4 way stop at Dalton and 2' Street and asked if they could have what they 200 Block of are requesting? City Engineer responded stating that the process is different as a stop Dalton 4 -way stop sign is a safety issue and needs more of an analysis. signs Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Removal of "No unanimously carried to approve the request by Fourth Street residents to remove "No Parking" signs Parking" signs. Discussion was held between Councihnembers and staff regarding the Agreement with Discussion re: Eller Media, specifically, the existing billboards to be removed, offensive Agmt w/Eller advertisement, language in agreement, the fact that additional conditions need to be Media renegotiated and amortization plan schedule. It was then moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councihnember Beebe Agmt w/Eller and unanimously carried to approve the agreement with Eller Media for the placement Media for billboard of a billboard adjacent to the 210 freeway, south of Price/Costco. approved Councilmember Hardison requested that the Foothill Boulevard Overlay project be Hardison completed in a timely manner, that repairs to the street be made before the overlay is comments re: performed and that it be insured that the street surface is smooth when completed; Foothill Overlay further, that the issue be researched to make sure no water projects are scheduled for the Project future, and lastly with regard to walkway adjacent to the project, he asked if it will compliment the project. City Manager Cole responded stating that there will be simple colored concrete similar to treatment being done on Azusa Avenue and if there are cost savings they may extend treatment further down Foothill Boulevard. Moved by Councihnember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Foothill Blvd. unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications for "Foothill Boulevard Overlay Project Overlay," a Federally Funded Project Number DBL -5112, and authorize the City Clerk approved to advertise for bids. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONVENED AT 9:31 P.M. CRA convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:33 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. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the proposed Discussion ordinance relating to permits for temporary outdoor displays on City Hall lawn; the permits for temp permitting system, language, possibility of limiting use to local groups, proposed cost outdoor displays for possible additions, changes and/or challenges. City Attorney recommended fust on City Hall lawn reading and to meet to discuss the issues at a later date. 10/19/98 PAGE FIVE Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, I" Rdg Ord CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 62-204 THROUGH 62-219 TO re: Permit for CHAPTER 62 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF Temporary PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY UNATTENDED OUTDOOR DISPLAYS ON THE Outdoor displays CITY HALL LAWN AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS. @ City Hall 'Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to and unanimously carried by roll call to introduce the proposed ordinance. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Handled at the beginning of the meeting. CLOSED SESSION It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. $4957.6) Agency Negotiator: Geoff Craig, Finance Director, Subject: Discussion regarding retirement benefits for various members of the City's employee organizations. B. 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. ' C. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec, 54956.8) Owner: City of Azusa Property: Krems Property located at 575-647 East Foothill Blvd. Azusa, Negotiator: Community Development Director Bruckner Under Negotiation: Discussion of preliminary proposal from Azusa Pacific University for acquisition of the Krems site. Oth Bus/Cncl Handled earlier Closed Session Councilmember Stanford advised that he would abstain on the issue relating to Real Stanford abstained Property Negotiations - Krems Property and Azusa Pacific University. Krems/APU issue THE CITY COUNCIL RECESS AT: 9:43 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 11:19 P.M. Recess Reconvened City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed No Reports Session. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjournto Monday, November 2, 1998, at 6:30 Adjourn to p.m. in the Civic Auditorium, to discuss the Day Laborers issue on Gladstone Street, 11/2 6:30 p.m. in Azusa. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:20 P.M. DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C180 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-015. 10/19/98 PAGE SIX