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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 16, 1999 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1999 - 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 Pastor Wilson of Jerusalem Christian Worship Center ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Director of Utilities Hsu, Chief of Police Broderick, Superintendents of Recreation and Parks Noriega and Jacobs, Community Development Director Bruckner, Police Captain Garcia, Administrative Services Manager Putrino, Information Services Administrator Wofford, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. 1 CEREMONIAL Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Nbriega presented letter of appreciation to Mr. J.R. Barrios and Mr. George Romero, for their contribution of talent to the constructions of the Centennial Way pilasters. He also recognized Mr. Art Ramirez of Ramirez Masonry for donated labor and material for the construction. He then recognized Mr. Keith Hanks for drawing the plans for the pilasters. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mrs. Audrey Lohr addressed Council regarding the Miss Azusa Pageant, stating that the twelve contestants could not attend the meeting as they were rehearsing for the pageant. She stated that the pageant is celebrating its 50' anniversary and that they will holding two fund raisers as follows: A Turnaround to Nevada State line, bus will leave Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. from the Transit Center, cost $15 and there will be the Star Quest Broadway Show at the Senior Center on Saturday, March 6, 1999, at 8 p.m., at a cost of $15. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Ltrs of Apprec. J.R. Barrios & G. Romero Pub Participation A. Lohr comments Miss Azusa Pageant Councilmember Rocha thanked J.R. Barrios and George Romero for volunteering to Rocha install blocks for the residents in the area of Celeste Street, helping with the Day Labor comments issue. Azusa High School drama students presented a sampling of "Little Women", to be AHS Drama performed at Azusa High School from Tuesday, February 23 -Friday, February 26, 1999, Students at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Susie Marin, Azusa High School Music Director and students, Regina Alba and Luis S. Marin, R. Rios, addressed Council soliciting funds for the purchase of band uniforms and requested Alba, L. Rios use of Woman's Club for fund raisers. Donations could be sent to: AHS, 240 N. request for funds Cerritos Avenue, and/or call 815-5232. One uniform costs $300, there would like to band uniforms purchase 100 uniforms and District will match funds. In total they need $15,000, and have raised $5,500. A fund raiser yard sale will be held on March 20, 1999, at Walmart on Azusa Avenue. All specifics were referred to the City Manager for handling. Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed Council expressing her view regarding the referendum S. Mills and stating that the people of Azusa should be allowed to vote on the issue. comments Mr. Chris Carlos of Assemblyman Gallegos Office addressed Council detailing AB219, C. Carlos _ Surface Mining and Reclamation Bill. comments City Manager Cole advised that AB219 will be brought before Council sometime in the City Mgr future for its support and also a similar legislative matter authored by State Senator Hilda comments Solis. Mr. Jesse Carlos of Congressman Matthew Martinez' Office, addressed Council J. Carlos reiterating his new address and telephone number as follows: 2550 West Main Street, comments Suite 301, Alhambra, 445-4524. Further that office hours are: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mayor Madrid requested that he relay concerns the City has regarding sound walls along Mayor Madrid/ the 210 Freeway. Councilmember Stanford advised that there is a need for an Azusa Cncl Stanford plaque in the Congressman's Washington office. comments Ms. Diana Offen addressed Council promoting the democratic process as it relates to the D. Offen referendum on the Rosedale Project. She then responded to questions posed by comments Councilman Stanford and discussion was held regarding the process of a referendum. Mr. Joe Guarrera addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding the Rosedale J. Guarrera Project and the process that was used from the beginning of the project. He voiced his comments opposing to small lots' size as well as pocket park sizes, further stating that he is not in opposition to the development, he just wants bigger lots. Discussion was held between Mr. Guarrera and City Manager Cole regarding the project Discussion lot sizes and park sizes. Mr. Art West addressed Council expressing his view on the people who are opposed to A. West the Rosedale Referendum. comments Mr. Tom Harrison addressed Council expressing his views on Rosedale, the referendum T. Harrison process, the attitude among the residents and requested Councilmembers Hardison and comments Beebe to reconsider their vote on Rosedale. Mr. Curtis Napier addressed Council expressing his concerns regarding the Water Rights C. Napier Agreement with Monrovia Nursery, stating that he thinks it is premature. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting that the Rosedale issue would be placed A. Morales on the ballot and presented a petition from the residents of Villa Azusa expressing their comments concerns about the drug store in the Edgewood shopping center and that they may close it down when the Rite Aid on Foothill and Azusa opens. Mr. Keith Hanks addressed Council responding to questions posed earlier regarding his K. Hanks view on the referendum and requested that Council vote yes on item P. comments REPORTS. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS STAFF/COUNCIL Rpts/Updates Discussion was held between Councihnember Hardison, Superintendents of Recreation Dis Skate Park and Parks Jacobs and Noriega regarding the feasibility of having a Skate Board Park in in Azusa the City of Azusa. It was consensus that the matter be revisited after the Park and Recreation Commission present their report on Recreation Programs in the City, which should be completed by next month. Councihnember Stanford welcomed two new residents to the City Chris and Jim Zilinga Stanford and wished Diane Beebe a Happy Birthday. comments 02/16/99 PAGE TWO 1 Councilmember Rocha expressed sympathy to the Hoke Family with the passing of Lillian Hoke, she will be greatly missed. He invited all to attend the United Mexican American Youth Scholarship dance on March 6, 1999, from 6:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m., the Azusa Woman's Club, at a cost of $10 per person. On March 13, the Deacons will be hosting their Anniversary Dance from 8:00 p.m. - 12 midnight at the Parish Hall, at a cost of $20 per couple. He congratulated the young people of Gladstone High School who made it to CIF Championship as follows: Rafael Hernandez, Billy Sena, Chad Mc Keown, Robert Jacobo, Armando Valdez, Russell Folden, Johnell Wright, and Ernie Lucatero. He then presented a concept of a program, that he stated was discussed years ago, where every child will be taught how to swim; he then asked for the formation of a committee of members of the school district and the City, to look into the feasibility, with grant funds, etc. Rocha comments Rocha comments Mayor Madrid reminded all of the upcoming Hazardous Waste Roundup, to be held on Madrid February 20, 1999, at Aerojet, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. comments WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING - to hear from affected owners of parcels Weed Abatement that were declared a public nuisance due to recurring weed growth and/or the presence Protest Hearing of rubbish on unimproved properties. 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 5, 1999. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Hrg clsd & Order carried to close the Hearing and approve the motion and abatement order directing to Abate abatement of the nuisance by removing all weeds, and rubbish from the affected approved unimproved properties. WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING - to hear from affected owners of parcels Weed Abatement that were declared a public nuisance due to recurring weed growth and/or the presence Protest Hearing of rubbish on improved properties. 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 5, 1999. Testimony was received from Art Morales, not an affected property owner. A. Morales Moved by Councihnember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Hrg clsd & Order carried to close the Hearing and approve the motion and abatement order directing to Abate abatement of the nuisance by removing all weeds, and rubbish from the affected approved improved properties. An item of subsequent need arose regarding the proposed declaration of a Bell & Howell Item of Expediter 5000 as surplus property and its sale to B C Machine Repair and Engineering subsequent need in the amount of $4,000; it was moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by IV -S Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to agendize the item as IV -S, of the Consent Calendar. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -S, was approved by Consent Cal motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison, and IV -I, J, L, P, & unanimously carried, with the exception of items IV -I, J, L, P and Q, which were Q, Special Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Item IV -D was removed from the Agenda, after discussion. 02/16/99 PAGE THREE A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 1, 1999, were approved as Min approved written. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 99-C23 CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL Canvass 3/2/99 ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1999, TO BE MADE BY election THE CITY CLERK. C. Human Resources Action Items: New Appointments as follows: Human Res. S. Noble, Water Utility Worker I, pending physical & background. Action Items D. Irish, Water Utility Worker I, pending physical & background. D. ITEM REMOVED FROM AGENDA. Item Removed E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 99-C24 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING Proposal services OF A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS for elderly AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS. persons F. The Traffic Signal Maintenance Service Contract was awarded to Peek Traffic in the annual amount of $18,144 and the Mayor was authorized to sign same. Traffic Signal Maintenance agmt G. Approval was given to Henwood Energy Services to establish a risk management policy to provide means and authorities to the appropriate staff to continue Agmt implementing the strategies in reducing the City's power purchase costs; staff was w/Henwood directed to commence working with Henwood in establishing the policy for Energy Svs Council's consideration at a later date. ' H. Specifications for Wheelchair Ramp Construction and Sidewalk Improvements, CDBG Project Numbers D96040 & D98041-98, were approved and the City Clerk Specifications was authorized to advertise for bids. Wheelchair Ramp & Sidewalks I. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Res. 99-C26 ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED Purchase 4 Police $49,249.02 FOR 4 VEHICLES FOR POLICE USE. Vehicles K. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call L. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call M. Plans and specifications for furnishing & installing supplemental cooling system equipment (HVAC System) at the Azusa Light & Water building were approved Plans & specs and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. HVAC System L&W N. The rental agreements with two Water Division employees to reside in Water Division facilities in the event of emergency, natural disaster, and for security Rental Agmts reasons, were approved and execution were authorized. Water Division employees O. Specifications for the replacement of existing play structure at the Azusa Head Start/State Preschool were approved and the City Clerk was authorized to advertise Specs to replace for bids. play structure 02/16/99 PAGE FOUR P. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT WITH LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, NOT TO EXCEED $725,000, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTEGRATED MOBILE DATA, RECORDS MANAGEMENT, AND COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH COMPUTER SYSTEM; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 15 NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS; AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 15 RADIO MODEMS AND ANTENNAS. Q. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. R. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: Res. 99-C28 Agmt w/Lucent Technologies Integrated Mobile Data, Records Mgt System & CAD Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. Nos. 99-C29 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 99-C30. FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the specifications for Discussion the roof replacements and repairs at the Senior Center and Head Start. Items of regarding re - discussion included a possible analysis of repairing the whole roof instead of partial roofing of the Sr. repair, the budget for the repair, estimation of cost, guarantee/warranty, evaluation of Center, item the roof, possibility of adding rain gutters to the project, and questions regarding the removed from layering of the roof. Later in the meeting the item was deferred in order to provide agenda weight of layering. Councilman Hardison addressed item regarding the sale of surplus vehicles and Hardison re: miscellaneous items, requesting that the bikes be offered to a non-profit organization that Surplus Property repairs bikes and that if they decline the offer that they be sold at auction along with the other surplus property. Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING Res. 99-C26 FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSIGNMENT OF Surplus prop to THIRTEEN SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EIGHTY-EIGHT BICYCLES TO THE General Auction GENERAL AUCTION COMPANY OF NORWALK, CA, FOR THE SALE OF THE Co. VEHICLES AND BICYCLES BY PUBLIC AUCTION Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford 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 Director of Utilities responded to questions posed regarding Metropolitan Water District, Letter of Support stating that we purchase replacement was from MWD for the residents that are serviced MWD outside the City limits and that our water district is in support of the Letter of Support being requested. It was then moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to Letter of Support approve the Letter of Support for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern for MWD appvd California's Cajalco Creek Dam and Detention Basin Project to the United States Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch from the Office of the Mayor. 02/16/99 PAGE FIVE Councilmember Hardison questioned whether the item in support of San Gabriel Basin Hardison re: Drinking Water Initiative was the same as the one years ago where there was a move to SGB Drinking bring reclaimed water back up to the Canyon and re -filter it through the San Gabriel Water Initiative River Basin. He was advised that this was not the same project. Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 99-C27 I SUPPORTING THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN DRINKING WATER INITIATIVE. Support SGB Drinking Water Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further Initiative 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 Mayor Madrid addressed item regarding the Water Rights Agreement with Monrovia Madrid re: Water Nursery stating that she will be voting no on the item as the City will be paying over one Rights Agmt w/ million dollars in cash for water rights exchange. Monrovia Nurs. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and carried that Water Rights the agreement between Monrovia Nursery Company and City of Azusa to assign rights agmt w/Monrovia under Main San Gabriel Judgement for the furnishing of water to the Rosedale Project Nursery approved be approved. Mayor Madrid dissenting. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONVENED AT 9:44 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:24 P.M. Cncl reconvened It was consensus of Councihnembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Closed Session CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a)l. Johnson v. City of Azusa, Case No. Los Angeles Superior Court NBC 1924900. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE (Gov. Code Sec, 54957). CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Gov, Code Sec 54956.9 (a)l. Re: matter of Casmalia Disposal Site, Santa Barbara, Ca. TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:30 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 11:24 P.M. Reconvened City Attorney advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. No Reports It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Wednesday, February 24, 1999, at Adjourn to 6:30 p.m. at the Azusa Senior Center, in order to conduct a Joint workshop with the 2/24/99 Sr. Cntr Planning Commission regarding the City's General Plan. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:25 P.M. C Y CLE NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 99-C30. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.99-04. 02/16/99 PAGE SIX