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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 5, 2001 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2001 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium, located at 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Davis, Captain Pihlak, Senior Management Analyst Kalschurer, Associate Director of Recreation and Parks Jacobs, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Planning Secretary Rocha, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to volunteers who participated in the success of the November 11, 2000, Veterans Day Ceremony. There were as follows: Noe Falcon Jr, Coordinator, in charge of Drum Corp, Tim Talavera, Fernando Perez, Michael Falcon, Natalie Adams, Mark Hernandez, Shasta Valasquez, and Chico Flores. There was also Major Ruiz of JROTC, Javier Avila, Ivan Espinoza, Alicia Vargas, Richard Acosta, Lydia Tabares, Victor Sierra, Britanny Segroves, Ricardo Cadena and Edward Fabrin. Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Certificates Veterans Day The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to those who contributed resources to the Certificates City's Time Capsule, who were as follows: Suzanne Avila and Ray Boyer, representing the Azusa Time Capsule Historical Society, Jock Scott, Don Vig, George Abell, Diane Pennington, Adolph Solis, and Dave Rudisel. Mr. Burke Hamilton, Principal of Murray Elementary School, delivered the State of the School Address. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:00 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:30 P.M. IN ORDER TO CONDUCT THE REGULAR PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Rick Mac Donald of the Foursquare Gospel Church PUBLIC PARTICIPATION St of School Murray Recess Reconvened Call to Order Invocation Public Part. Mr. Bob Levinson, Chairperson of the Human Relations Commission provided an update on the B. Levinson activities of the Commission. Hum Rel Com New Assistant Fire Chief Mel Hokanson addressed Council advising that he will be representing M. Hokanson Azusa and his office is located in Covina. Ass't Fire Chf Captain Karen Pihlak addressed Council providing information regarding the Community Mediation Cpt Pihlak Program, of which she is the coordinator. comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF City Manager Cole thanked volunteers of the Human Relations Commission for their volunteer work. He announced that the new Sav-on store will be opening on February 23, 2001, with further comments on Krems, Parkside, and Mountain Cove Projects. He acknowledged State of the City. and Schools Address by Mayor and Superintendent of AUSD and provided information on the Concurrent Election the City will be having along with the County of Los Angeles on March 6". Lastly, he invited all to attend neighborhood meetings regarding the General Plan, to be held on the following dates and places: February 13'" at Foothill Middle School, February 15, at Murray Elementary School, February 2191 at Slauson Middle School, Feburary22nd at Mountain View Elementary School and on February 27'" at the Azusa Woman's Club. 'Councilmember Stanford announced the retirement of Bob Bartlett, Mayor of Monrovia and Presidents of the Foothill Transit Authority and requested that two separate proclamations be prepared honoring him. He commented on the Glad News newsletter prepared by Bob Donnelson. He stated that Dylan Chavarin is doing'well after a kidney transplant; he received the kidney from his dad. He thanked Bob Levinson for his work on the Human Relations Commission. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Timothy Scarsbough, a young boy who was killed in an accident. He thanked Joe Rocha for his work on the Time Capsule and spoke about how the capsule was secured. Updates/Rpts City Manager comments Stanford comments Councilmember Chagnon thanked all for their congratulations on her recent marriage. She urged all Chagnon to attend the Neighborhood Improvement/General Plan meetings, and asked that all candidates for comments the March 6'" election take pride in the offices being sought and to post sign in proper places. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha thanked Bob Donnelson for all his help at the Day Labor Site. He wished his Rocha Grandson Jerry a Happy 12" Birthday. He asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of Timothy, Mrs. comments Montano, and Christina Granadino, Father Granadino's sister. Mayor Madrid announced that the Soroptomist will be having theirannual Fashion Showon Saturday, Madrid February 24, 2001, and that the proceeds will go to the Yearn to Learn Program. She reminded all comments about Propositions A & B on the Ballot for the March 61" election and also invited all to attend the Neighborhood meetings and in order to provide input. 'SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously carried Agmt all to approve the natural gas purchase and sale agreements with Sempra Energy Trading Corp., and w/Sempra authorize the Director of Utilities to enter into electric power and/or natural gas purchase agreements Energy with duration greater than six months but less than twenty-four months, consistent with City approved Trading Corp. Risk Management Policy for the purpose of securing stability in power costs in the coming years. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -N, was approved by motion of Consent Cal. Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison, and unanimously carried with the V-A - V -N exception of items V -B and V -M, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. V -B, & V -M Mayor Madrid dissented on item K. Spec Call A. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 16, 2001, were approved as written Min Appvd B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. Bid opening was held in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday, January 30, 2001 for Uniform Uniform Rental Agreement. Two bids were received. Approval was given to issue a blanket purchase Rental - order to Mission Linen Supply, low bidder, for the remainder of the 2000-01 fiscal year in the Mission amount of $12,404 and the issuance of subsequent blanket purchase orders in the amount of Linen Supply $37,211 each, for the next four years. D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING A PUBLIC Res. 01-C6 NUISANCE AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2001, AT Weed 7:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AZUSA. Abatement E. The City Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 2000, was received and filed. Treas Rpt F. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: S. Smith and M. Shepard. Human Res Flexible Staffing Promotional Appointment: M. Criswell, Water Utility Operator II, effective Action Items 11/01/00. Separations: D. Wallace, HR Mgr, and E. Putrino, PD Admin. Svs Mgr. G. Approval was given to purchase underground copper cable from King Wire in an amount not Copper Wire to exceed $12,711.60. Staff solicited informal quotations form four know vendors. King Wire 02/05/01 PAGE TWO H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 01-C7 APPROVING USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANTAGREEMENTWITH THE CALIFORNIA Used Oil INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD. Grant A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 01-C8 APPROVING.PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HULS ENVIRONMENTAL Agmtw/Huls MANAGEMENT,LLC. J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROCLAIMING Res. 01-C9 FEBRUARY 16-24, 2001, NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK IN AZUSA. Engr Week K. The Tax Sharing resolution with LA County Sanitation District: Annexation No. 361, was Tax Sharing approved. This resolution allows a public sewer service for A -C Development and the Resolution Progressive Buddhist Association on Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Road. Annex 361 L. The reportwith information regarding the proposed purchase of City Vehicles, was received and Rpt City fled. Vehicles M. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call N. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 01-C10 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilmember Hardison expressed concern on agenda item regarding the purchase of 15 personal Purchase of computers from Compaq Computer Corporation and asked why there were no quotes solicited. City 15 PC's Manager Cole responded, noting the alternative purchasing procedure, CMAS, California Multiple Award Schedule, a state organization that has already completed the bidding process and allows cities to piggy back on their contracts. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried that approval be given to purchase 15 P C's from Compaq Computer 'Corporation in the amount of $18,329.97. Councilmember Hardison expressed concerns regarding hours of scheduled work for contractors on RFP Azusa item regarding Azusa Auditorium Window Rehabilitation Project. Discussion was held between Auditorium Councilmembers and staff regarding hours of scheduled work, supervision, security to the building. Window and ADA compliance, (which is not a part of phase 1). It was consensus to strike language in contract Rehabilitation relating to scheduled work, and staff will work it out with the contractor. Moved by Councilmember Project Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously carried that Staff be directed to proceed with the Azusa Auditorium Window Rehabilitation Project in accordance with the recommendations of William Dorman and Associates, and the Historic Resources Group. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 8:23 Recess CRA P.M. reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:24 P.M. Cncl City Engineer Abbaszadeh provided a Presentation on Citywide Concrete Improvements project. Presentation Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously carried Citywide to accept the project as complete, approved the Notice of Completion, authorize it's recordation with Concrete the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office, It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Christina Granadino, Nan Petra Adjourn Montano, and Timothy Scarsbough. ' TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:28 P.M. DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-C11. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2001-01. 02/05/01 PAGE THREE