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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 21, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1998 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time �n the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order E INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Church. Invocation ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ALSO PRESENT: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Broderick, Planning Secretary Rocha, Community Development Director Bruckner, City Planner Johnson, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial r. Jess Carlos of Congressman Matthew Martinez' office addressed Council and J. Carlos udience with a message for Happy Holidays, thank you for support and offering of comments ssistance from Congressman Martinez. Mr. Chris Carlos of Assemblyman Gallegos' office wished all a Happy Holiday and C. Carlos invited all to visit their office in City of Industry. comments Mr. Ed Chavez, of Assemblyman Gallegos' Office, addressed Council advising that he E. Chavez has been promoted to District Coordinator and his replacement will be Chris Carlos. comments Mayor Madrid announced that there would be refreshments served after ceremonial Mayor Madrid courtesy La Flor de Mexico, Constanza Coffee, Dhammakaya Meditation Center, Joe comments Hsu and his wife Ruthie. Councilmember Rocha described how the communityjoined together to stock the Azusa Food Bank for the Holiday Season and the Council joined him in presenting Certificates of Appreciation to the following: Ms. Nancy Moore for the AUSD and local schools, Ms. Evelyn Guardado, Mr. Philly Arizmendi, Ms. Alice Manders, Catherine Martinez of Lee School, Ms. Lupe Roberts, Chief of Police Broderick for the Azusa PD, Ms. Vera Mendoza of the Chamber of Commerce, Rachel Tapia and John Szarbo of Azusa Light and Water Department and IBEW, and Ms. Pat Mahony of the Azusa Adult 'School. Other persons honored, but not present, were as follows: Mrs. Jody Hardison, Mr. Adam Rocha, Dalton, Slauson, Foothill, Center, Valleydale, Powell, Paramount, Murray, Mountain View, Magnolia, Longfellow, Hodge, Gladstone Street, Ellington, Sierra High, Gladstone High, and Azusa High Schools, and Mankowski Homes. Rocha comments and presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to all who helped stock the Azusa Food Bank for the Holiday Season IT WAS CONSENSUS OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO RECESS FOR Recess REFRESHMENTS, TIME OF RECESS: 7:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 8:08 P.M. Reconvened PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Kevin Nunez addressed Council and community detailing the stages of his career by competing in AEU Power Lifting Competition most of this year; in November he competes in the World Championships; through contributions of the community he was able to train more effectively. Monrovia Nursery, City of Azusa and Helping Hand were major contributors. He advised that Councilmember Rocha as been assisting him since March, 1998. He competed in Moreno Valley November 23, 1998; it was the AAU, and he competed in the Lifetime Drug Free Division, performance enhancing aid, 165 lb class, he placed first, representing the country. He thanked all for all the years of support. r Ms. Lana Grizzell, President of the Azusa Civitans addressed Council announcing the 50' Anniversary of the Miss Azusa Pageant and that the 1999 Miss Azusa Scholarship applications are available at the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, local High Schools, and colleges, for young women ages 17 - 24 years old. The deadline to submit applications is January 10, 1999, for more information call the Chamber at 334-1507. K. Nunez update on his career L. Grizzell Azusa Civitans re: Miss Azusa Pageant Ms. Peggy Martinez representing the Foothill Merchants Association, thanked all who P. Martinez attended the Downtown Dedication, and especially thanked all who contributed to the Thanks to all. success of the event. Mr. Art West addressed Council advising of a possible conflict of interest of a Councilmember in relation to the Rosedale Project. City Attorney advised that family conflict of interest only occur when the children are living within the home. Mr. Byron Torres of Vision Sound addressed Council and audience thanking all for contributing to the success of their toy drive. He stated that they collected over 400 toys from the community. Mr. Art Morales thanked Peggy Martinez for the success of the Downtown Dedication, he commented on the Rosedale Project, and wished all a Happy Holiday. Ms. Diana Offen addressed Council thanking them for deferring the deliberation on Rosedale, she thanked Marianne Miasnik for all her research on Rosedale EIR, she thanked City employees for their work through financial difficulties; the Police Department for keeping the City safe, and she spoke of her niece Desiree Geestman, who, through the miracle and power of prayer has survived her bout with cancer. She reminded all to believe in the true spirit of Christmas, reminded all to reach out to people in need and wished all a happy holiday. A. West comments B. Torres comments A. Morales comments D. Offen comments Mr. Robert Sanders addressed Council and expressed concerns about the density in the R. Sanders Rosedale Project. comments Ms. Nancy Moore of the Azusa Unified School District addressed Council with an N. Moore update on the success of Operation Santa Clothes, stating that $11,200 was raised, and AUSD 705 children were taken shopping for clothing this year. She personally acknowledged comments Elaine Dominguez of the AUSD for all her work. City Manager Cole listed many achievements/events that took place during the past year City Mgr as follows: Centennial year parties, Golden Days, July 4' Parade, Walk of Freedom, comments Sister City relationship strengthened, crime down, home sales up, Edgewood Center Revitalization, Rite Aid, new companies to city, Alzheimer hospital, The Azusan remodel, S&S Foods, new Chinese restaurant, Police Building remodel, APU/Darling Library, Wellness Center, Make a Difference Day, National Night Out, Food Drive, Valleydale Elementary Distinguished School, Santa Clothes, budget cuts, early retirements, transfers, Library Passport Program, X-mas tree Lighting, OSCO Settlement, Rock tax increase by voters, CIP, funding -new General Plan, Cable deal, Planning Department, Y2K compliant, new finance system, sexual harassment training, Utilities Director -City Admin, public outreach, etc., and he named many goals. 12/21/98 PAGE TWO _i, REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCEUSTAFF Rpts/Updates CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on General Plan Amendment GPA 96-1, Zone Cont Pub Hrg Change Z-96-1, Rosedale Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map TTM 52263, Rosedale Environmental Impact Report, and Development Agreement, for property located at Project 18331 East Foothill Blvd., City of Azusa. It was consensus to continue the Hearing to Saturday, January 9, 1999, at 9:00 a.m., in Continued to the Civic Auditorium. 1/9/99 Councihnember Stanford praised AUSD for being a leading school district, and also Stanford praised APU for its various sports championships and wished to recognize them in the comments future. He also thanked Councilmembers, staff, City Manager, citizens, for their support of Council and the City and wished all a happy holiday season. Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison expressed thanks to all for the many accomplishments of the Hardison City and wished all a happy holiday season. comments Councilmember Beebe wished all a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season, Beebe and requested that all keep in prayer all that are sick and all the families that have lost comments loved ones this year. Councihnember Rocha invited all to attend the dedication of Centennial Way on Rocha December 29, 1998, at 3:00 p.m., at Civic Park, north of the Library. He thanked the comments Knights of Columbus for recognizing the Fire and Police Departments with a luncheon on December 13, 1998. He asked all to keep in prayers Mr. Tony Lucero who recently suffered a heart attack. He advised that through the miracle of prayer healing does work here in Azusa, as he had received a letter from Rosie Cisneros whose cancer is in 'remission, and of Leonard Rodriguez who went for the results of a biopsy, and all was clear, for both of whom the people of Azusa have prayed. He especially thanked and expressed love for his wife, Linda, family, and Councilmembers for their support. Mayor Madrid announced Centennial Event on December 29', the New Year's Eve Madrid Celebration presenting One -Act Play of The Last Angry Brown Hat, a Edward James comments Olmos Production on December 31, 1998, from 8pm to midnight, at the Azusa Senior Center. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through III -L, was approved Consent Calendar by motion of Councihnember Stanford, seconded by Councihnember Rocha, and approved HI -B & unanimously carried, with the exception of items III -B, and F, which were considered F Spec Call under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Item J was removed from the Agenda. J - removed A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 1998, were approved as Min approved written. B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. Per citizens request, staff conducted a "warrant" study for a four way stop at the Stop Sign intersection of Alameda and Sixth Street. In accordance with the nationally Alameda & 6� St. accepted procedures adopted by the State of California, it was found that a four ' way stop was warranted due to traffic volumes on all four approaches are nearly equal. Staff was directed to post four way stop signs at the intersection. D. Approval was given to amend the contract with Prudential Insurance Company for Agmt w/Fortis Long -Term Disability Insurance Program to increase the short-term premium Benefits Ins. Co. from .21 per $10 weekly benefit to .24 $10 weekly benefit effective September Long/Short Term 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998. Staff solicited informal quotations as directed by Disability Council. Approval was given to enter into an agreement with Fortis Benefits Insurance Company effective January 1, 1999, to provide short -and long-term disability benefits to employees. 12/21/98 PAGE THREE E. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Resources Merit Increases and/or regular appointments: T. Avila, and M. Criswell. Action Items. New Appointments: Jorge Sandoval, Police Officer, effective 12/30/98. Promotions: Esther Grijalva, Accountant, effective 7/7/98. Separations: Randy Rich, Street Maintenance Worker, effective 12/22/98. Early Retirement: M. Moreno, Park Maintenance Worker III. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. No. 98-C205 GRANTING A BENEFIT PACKAGE TO DEPARTING EMPLOYEE Granting benefit MANUEL MORENO AND THANKING HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF package to M. DEDICATED CITY SERVICE. Moreno F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call G. Approval was given to approve Contract for Third Party Administrator for Agmt w/Fleming Workers Compensation claims with Fleming and Associates at a rate of $5,725 and Assoc. per quarter, effective January 1, 1999. Workers Comp. H. Beylik Drilling Incorporated has completed the Expansion of Dalton Pump Station Notice of in a timely manner and the Water Division and its consulting engineer have Completion inspected the project. The project was accepted as complete and the City Clerk Beylik Drilling was directed to file the appropriate Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles Inc. Dalton Pump County Recorders Office. Station I. Consulting Services contract with R.W. Beck to perform a evaluation of electric Agmt R.W. Beck and water utilities assets for the purpose of possibly establishing a more accurate Evaluation elect & rate of return to the General Fund, was approved. wtr utilities assets ' J. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. Removed K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C206 NOTING THE ENTRY OF AZUSA INTO THE 21s` CENTURY AND Dedicating Henry DEDICATING HENRY A. WILLIAMS NORTHSIDE PARK A. Williams COMMEMORATING THE CITY'S FIRST MAYOR. Northside Park L. 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-C ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE 207 and 208. FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mayor Madrid addressed the Public Benefit Program voicing her concerns regarding the scholarship of $7,000 going to one person, one university and local high schools only. City Manager Cole advised that this scholarship is for a student who attends a public high school in Azusa as well as APU and that it is geared to the student. Further, that '$7,000 will be for many students who participate in the project. It was consensus of Council that a change be made that a student who is a resident of Azusa, who is attending a college anywhere and provides a project to promote energy efficiency and conservation concepts through the normal learning process, could be eligible for the scholarship. Special Call Items Discussion re: Public Benefits Programs Councilmember Beebe addressed item regarding contract award for the "Foothill Discussion re: Boulevard Overlay," requesting that a committee be formed, or some type of procedure Foothill Overlay be put in place to notify people who are going to be impacted by the project; to have Project contingency plans in place, and make sure that the lowest bidders are competent to perform the project. 12/21/98 PAGE FOUR Lengthy discussion was held between Councihnembers and staff regarding the re -naming of the Police Facility. The main item in question was that back in 1995, the Council at that time took action to name the new facility after then current Police Chief Nelson. At the time the staff report was written for this item, it was not known by some of the staff/Council members that the past Council had taken that action. It was consensus of Council that the City Attorney research the issue and come back with a report to Council. Item J, regarding Rededication of the south wing of the Police Facility, was 'removed from the Agenda by staff. Moved by Councilmember 'Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried to approve item B, regarding the Public Benefits Programs, with noted changes, that an individual student that resides in Azusa and attending a college elsewhere can apply for a scholarship, and item F, Contract Award for Foothill Boulevard Overlay, Federally Funded Project No. DBL -5112 to be awarded to Damon Construction, low bidder, in the amount of $456,854.82. Discussion re: Renaming of Police Facility Public Benefits Program approved as amended Foothill Overlay Project Awarded to Damon Constr. It was consensus of Council that proclamations be prepared for early retirement persons Prepare Procs for as soon as it is feasible. retirees THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess CRA CONVENED AT 9:40 P.M. Convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:58 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 DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No. Bus 'FINANCING AUTHORITI' AS THERE WAS NO BUSINESS TO BE TRANSACTED ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord/Spec Resos. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. No. 98-017 AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, TABLE 88-1605, AND TABLE 88-1615 OF TITLE 88, Wall & Monument OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO WALL AND MONUMENT Signs SIGNS. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE -AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE IH DIVISION 1, OF CHAPTER 6 TO RESTRICT OUTDOOR ADVERTISING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND CERTAIN ADULT TELEPHONE MESSAGES. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 12/21/98 PAGE FIVE Ord. No. 98-018 Restricting Outdoor Advertising AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: ROCHA, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 98-C209 'CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF Amending Conflict INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974. of Interest Code 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: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE Other Bus/Cncl It was consensus of Councilmembers to call a Special Meeting to meet with the Day Day Labor Mtg Laborers on Sunday, January 3, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Center Middle School. 1/3/99 Center Sch Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and $5600 from Krems unanimously carried that the $5600 to be generated from the rental of the Krems site to site rental for Edwards Theatre Circuit for swap meet parking, be used for a Sponsorship Program for Sponsorship the young people of the community of Azusa. Program It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Saturday, January 9, 1999, to Adjourn to 1/9/99 conduct continued public hearing on Rosedale Development Project. Rosedale Project TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:04 P.M. 1 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 99-C1. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.99-01. 12/21/98 PAGE SIX