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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 2, 1998 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 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. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Ruben Reyna of Victory Life Fellowship ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Broderick, Secretary Rocha, Community Development Director Bruckner, Transportation Manager MacKay, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mr. Stephen Ford of Saint Frances of Rome school and his 4' grade class presented a Presentation by St historical account of Azusa's early years. Frances students City Manager Cole displayed the Clean Air Award received from AQMD and Presentation of Proclamation from Board of Supervisors for excellence in model community Clean Air Award achievement presented to Pete MacKay, Transportation Manager. Mr. MacKay presented the awards to Council. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Art West addressed Council offering comments regarding an editorial in the Gazette A. West regarding gambling and how it relates to bingo played at churches, and Golden Days; comments further requesting that Mr. Stanford be censured for such comments. Ron Legault addressed Council offering comments regarding a variety of items, such as, R. Legault Prop 5, performance of children of Saint Frances of Rome, APU purchase of the Krems, comments etc. Mrs. Vera Mendoza Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, announced V. Mendoza the 21 annual Art on the Avenue Show and invited local artists and the community to C of C join the festivities on Tuesday, December 1, 1998, at 5:30 at the 61 Street Marketplace; comments the cost is free or can goods canned be donated to be given to the local food bank. Diana Offen addressed Council thanking the community for participating in Make a D. Offen Difference Day, and especially to Councihnember Beebe who.worked both days. She comments displayed pictures of the house that was painted, advised that they also picked up litter, and planted flowers under heritage trees. She thanked Mike Esquivel of La Flor for supplying food. Art Morales addressed Council reflecting on the history of Azusa, requested that a policy A. Morales be created dealing with Marquee, and voiced opposition to the Redevelopment Agency comments and the sale of the Krems property to Azusa Pacific University. Mr. Jesse Carlos of Congressman Matthew Martinez' office addressed Council and J. Carlos expressed the Congressman's concerns for the community. Comments Mr. Salvador Cisneros representing the Edwards Theaters, requesting to use Krems property as a parking lot for swap meet for Saturdays and Sunday, and the operation of a two day swap meet, and advised that they will share percentage of money with the City, and offered many suggestions for use of the Krems property. City Manager Cole responded stating that the City would welcome discussions with Edwards regarding many items, such as the property they own, the future of the theater at the Foothill Center, and later, discussions between the City Edwards and Azusa Pacific University. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza provided an update on Household Hazardous Waste Program, first providing a history of the program, the seven cities that have participated and the fact that there are only two days remaining for the collection of household hazardous waste, as the grant is going to terminate. The two dates are November 211 and December 19'h, and staff is seeking the possibility of private funding. S. Cisneros comments City Mgr response Updates/Cncl L. Pedroza Household Hazardous Waste Program City Manager Cole announced that the front lawn is being seeded, the Azusa Street Scape City Mgr Project is moving toward the completion; the dedication ceremony will be on December Announcements 2, 1998, and the project cost $1.8 million from Community Development Block Grant 'funds. He updated Council on Rosedale process stating that many complex documents, such as Specific Plan, Environmental Impact Report, Fiscal Impact Report, additional studies on soil contamination and pesticide use, etc., are being presented and that an informal workshop will be held in the Senior Center on November 5`s, at 6:30 p.m. to address specific concerns by the public listed in the documents. He reminded Council and the public that the public hearings on Rosedale are scheduled as follows: Planning Commission Hearings are to be held on Monday and Tuesday, November 9' and 10' in the Civic Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.. City Council Hearings are tentatively scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, November 30' and December I' in the Civic Auditorium. Councilmember Hardison inquired whether there is going to be a street light at Ninth and Hardison Azusa Avenue; he stated that there needs to be one, that the bollard lights on Azusa comments Avenue need to be dimmed, that there is a need to address issue of the railroad track in that area as it is too rough, too bumpy, and that food drive bins are located around the city. Councilmember Stanford announced that on Saturday November 7' is the Senior Center Stanford Annual Christmas Boutique, from 9a.m. to 1 p.m., on that same date is the grand opening comments of the Edgewood Center, and requested that all keep in prayer Adolph Solis, Gordon Coulter, and Vivian Felix. ' Councilmember Beebe announced that Saint France of Rome Annual fund raising Walk -a- Beebe 'Mon will be held on November 14th, at the Santa Fe Dam, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. comments Councilmember Rocha thanked Cathy Cardenas and all who helped with Halloween Rocha carnival, and Rick MacDonald for the Harvest Festival. There will be a banquet dinner comments dance celebration, on Saturday, November 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Cha Cha's restaurant, with a special tribute to Zac Padilla and Rudy Ayon, donation is $20 for more information call Ray Alva at 334-6084. He announced the Sunday VFW breakfast and all funds go to replenish the flags along the boulevard. 11/02/98 PAGE TWO He announced the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 1998, at 3p.m. Rocha in front of City Hall, with dedication of Walk of Freedom and displayed the bricks and comments thanked Bill Sims of Signs Unlimited, La Flor de Mexico, and Foothill Flowers for continued donating the wreaths. He advised that Cathy Cardenas will sing and Charolette and Trigg Sylverstad will provide music. He requested that the meeting be dedicated to Charlie Nunez and Joe Alarcon who recently passed away. Lastly, he announced the upcoming meeting with the residents around the Edgewood Shopping Center regarding the Day Laborer issue on Saturday November 21 at Center School and with the Day Laborers on Sunday November 29`h at Gladstone park. Mayor Madrid thanked all volunteers on Make a Difference Day and with Halloween Madrid haunted house and carnival. comment The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through III -Q, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison, and Approved unanimously carried, with the exception of items III -B, G and J, which were considered III -B, G, & under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Councilmember Beebe dissented on J, Spec Call items III -E (Reso) and III -Q. Councilmember Rocha dissented on item III -Q. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 19, 1998, and the Adjourned Min approved regular meeting of October 13, 1998, were approved as written. B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. Change Order No. 33-A for the Police Facility Addition and Alteration Project Change Order was approved. There was a need to remove additional contaminated soil from PD facility under the police department's gasoline dispenser, the change order was in the approved amount of $25,198.54, pending approval of LaSalle National Bank. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C180 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase of ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO Water Meters EXCEED $90,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SMALL WATER METERS Badger Water FROM BADGER WATER METER INCORPORATED. Meter Inc. E. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Resources Merit Increases and/or regular appointment: Action Items A. Silva. Separations: S. Kenoyer, Accountant, effective 10/8/98. Early Retirement Separations: A. D'Antin, Police Officer, effective 10/22/98,and K. Vetting, Utilities Maintenance Mechanic, effective 10/15/98. F ' G. H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C181 GRANTING A BENEFIT PACKAGE TO DEPARTING EMPLOYEES Benefit Package ALBERT D'ANTIN AND KENNETH VETTING THANKING THEM FOR D'Antin & Vetting THEIR YEARS OF DEDICATED CITY SERVICE. (Beebe dissented) The renewal of the Adopt -a -Wall, Graffiti Removal Program with Caltrans, was Graffiti Removal approved until December 31, 2000. Program appvd SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call The specifications for the Underground Storage Tanks replacement at City Yard, Specifications Project No. 98-01, were approved and the City Clerk's Office was authorized to Underground advertise for bids. Storage Tanks I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C182 REQUESTING TO ADOPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR A Landscape Maint. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ENCROACHMENT PERMIT Agmt NO. 798-NLC-1336 BETWEEN CITY OF AZUSA AND STATE OF Cal Trans CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. 11/02/98 PAGE THREE J. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C 184 APPROVING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS MEMORANDUM Comp & Bene. BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE HEAD START/STATE PRESCHOOL Head Start EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1998. L. The City Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 1998, was received and filed. City Treas Rpt M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C185 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase Light ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO Bars PD EXCEED $5,888.56 FOR SIX CODE 3 LIGHT BARS. N. The City of Azusa Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure was adopted. Harassment Policy O. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on October 27, 1998 for the Agmt Water Main Water Main Improvements on Pasadena Avenue from First Street to Fifth Street, Improvements First Street from Azusa Avenue to Cerritos Avenue, and Second Street from San Brkich Constr. Gabriel Avenue to Pasadena Avenue. Four bids were received. The Contract was awarded to Brkich Construction, low bidding in the amount of $674,960.00, subject to final approval from the Los Angeles County Development Commission. P. Notice of Completion for Water Main System Improvement - Doty Bros. Notice of Comp Equipment Company was approved and the City Clerk's Office was authorized Doty Bros. to file same with the County Recorder's Office. Water Main Sys. Q. 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. Nos. 98-C186 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 187 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. (Beebe and Rocha Warrants dissented) SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilmember Beebe addressed item regarding specifications for one 1999 GMC Sierra Beebe/re: Specs one ton truck for the Electric Division, suggesting a spending limit that would allow 1999 GMC staff to do better competitive shopping, requesting that City equipment be maintained Electric Division in the best possible manner, and perhaps a policy so that staff doesn't have to be so confined when bidding for vehicles. City Attorney Carvalho responded stating that staff is working on a policy at this time. Mayor Madrid expressed concerns stating that there is a need to purchase more electrical vehicles due to air quality. Councilmember Hardison expressed concerns regarding the maintenance policies. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried Specifications to approve specifications for the 1999 GMC Sierra and authorize the Office of the City approved Clerk to advertise for bids. Councilmember Beebe dissented. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza explained the City Wide Curb Painting program Pedroza comments by R.A.S. and detailed the history of the Band Shell. Councilmembers requested that re: Curb Painting notices be prepared in Spanish also and advertised on Cable Television. Program Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Curb Painting unanimously carried that the City wide curb painting by R.A.S. be approved. R.A.S. appvd 11/02/98 PAGE FOUR City Manager Cole proposed an amendment to item J, Rite Aid Agreement, page three, City Manager stating that the Utilities Department would like to increase the number of spaces under re: Rite Aid their exclusive control from 50 to 61, and requested Council approval. Amendment Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution, as amended, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-CI87 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE RITE AID 1" Amendment PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT CONTAINING COVENANTS AND Rite Aid Pur & RESTRICTIONS AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY. Sale Agmt 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: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CONVENED AT 9:01 P.M. CRA convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:20 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS IDA No bus. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. 'THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING Convene as APFA AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 9:20 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:21 P.M. Cncl reconvened ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos. Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Ord. 98-015 CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 62-204 THROUGH 62-219 TO permits for temp CHAPTER 62 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING ISSUANCE OF outdoor displays PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY UNATTENDED OUTDOOR DISPLAYS ON THE on City Hall lawn CITY HALL LAWN AND OTHER PUBLIC AREAS. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CLOSED SESSION HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: 11/02/98 PAGE FIVE Closed Session 1 A. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 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. 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: 9:22 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 10:35 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 adjourn in memory of Charlie Nunez and Joe Adjourn in Alarcon and to keep in prayer Vivian Felix and Gordon Coulter. memory Charles Nunez & Joe Alarcon TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:36 P.M. Keep in prayers Vivian Felix & Gordon Coulter 2 64 DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C188 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-016. 11/02/98 PAGE SIX