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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 2, 2001 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 2, 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 Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Davis, Senior Tree Trimmer Montes, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Senior Librarian Stewart, Recreation Coordinator Gonzales, Library Assistant III Mingle, Superintenden of Public Works Pedroza, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Community Services/City Librarian Maghsoudi, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Mendoza. Ceremonial CEREMONIAL ke entire Council presented a Proclamation to Director of Community Services/City Librarian Proc Nat Lib maneh Maghsoudi, proclaiming the week of April 1-7, 2001, as National Library Week. Senior Week Librarian Stewart displayed an enlarged version of the new Library card and detailed the programs that will be ongoing during National Library Week and invited all to attend the Library during the month. The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Associate Senior Tree Trimmer Montes, proclaiming Proc Arbor Thursday, April 19, 2001, Arbor Day, in the City of Azusa. He provided information regarding the Day planned tree planting ceremonies with the Azusa Unified School District, on Arbor Day, and one especially, at Longfellow School, in memory of Timothy Scarsbrough. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 6:52 P.M., TO DISCUSS THE Recess Clsd FOLLOWING: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -POTENTIAL LITIGATION Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 ll. One Case. Vulcan Materials, Tax Refund Claim. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -POTENTIAL LITIGATION Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 jbj. One Case. Southdown California Aggregates, Inc., Tax Refund Claim. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:30 P.M. IN ORDER TO CONDUCT THE REGULAR IRTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Attorney Carvalho announced that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session with regard to Vulcan Materials, but, that they will be entering into a tolling agreement with Southdown California Aggregates, Inc. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Assistant Pastor Billy Cape of the Foursquare Gospel Church. Session Reconvened City Attorney announced Call to Order Invocation PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part. Ms. Marco Farley addressed Council regarding community gardening requesting that Council M. Farley approve the assignment of some of its city owned vacant land for use as a community garden. She comments expressed her view on community gardening. Diane Chagnon voiced her opposition to spending staff time, water, issues, liabilities, cost, etc., with regard to a community garden. The matter was referred to Mr. Bob Donnelson of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone in order to talk to Marco Farley about the possibility of creating the garden at a neighborhood level. Ms. Ria Benbow addressed the issue and expressed her opinion in favor of Community Gardening, R. Benbow and advised that she will be approaching the Azusa Unified School District with a similar request. comments Sarah Jacobson addressed Council requesting sponsorship of $100, to use towards her S. Jacobson Irticipation, representing Azusa, in Miss Teen of the Nation Beauty Pageant, she is now Miss rqst sponsor usa California Teen. It was consensus of Councilmembers that sponsorship of $100 be awarded approved Ms. Jacobson for the pageant. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Updates/Rpts Utilities Director Hsu and City Manager Cole introduced Tom Powell of Cemex, expressing the City's Utilities Dir & appreciation to him for shutting down production during peak hours when there was a call by CityMgr Edison to reduce our power. S& 5 Foods and Azusa Pacific University also shut down, even comments though there wasn't a need. Utilities Director Hsu advised of a program that would ask commercial customers within the City to voluntarily shut down production during peak hours when needed. Mr. Tom Powell of Southdown/Cemex California Aggregates, Inc., addressed the issue stating that T. Powell he will be working with Utilities Director Hsu to work on a long term solution to the problem. He Cemex Cal. invited all to attend the 1" Annual Neighborhood Open House on Saturday, April 14, 2001, from Aggregates, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the gravel pit on Gladstone Street. Inc. Chief of Police Icing Davis provided a Calendar Year 2000 Crime Statistics and Police Department COP Davis Assessment. He then introduced away to be more proactive through: Community Oriented Crime Stats. Policing and Problem. Solving (COPPS). & COPPS City Manager Cole provided a power point presentation on the 2000 census count for the City of Azusa. creation Coordinator Gonzales provided an update on the 2001 Jr. Olympics held on Saturday, arch 31, 2001 at Azusa Pacific University, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Azusa Kiwanis Club. He stated that over 1,200 children from all of the eleven elementary schools in AUSD and all three middle schools participated. He noted that V` place school was Hodge, 2"d place Magnolia, and 3rd Murray. He then detailed the MVP Awards for each category. Councilmember Stanford suggested to his colleagues that Mr. Chip Andersen be considered to head leadership training Council workshops. He urged all not to smoke due to the fact that several members in his family had died a horrible death from lung cancer. He advised that he was asked to serve as SCAG representative from this area. He advised of a cluster breakfast of Foothill Transit. He invited all to attend the inauguration of Mr. John Wallace, Sixteenth President of Azusa Pacific University 9:30 a.m. at the Felix Event Center. Mayor Madrid asked that a Resolution/Proclamation be prepared for the event. City Mgr Census M. Gonzales update on 2001 Jr. Olympics Stanford comments Councilmember Hardison advised that the issue of Highway 39 has been pushed back to something Hardison that is not a priority on the City's list, but asked that it remain on the list. comments Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon announced the Play for Kids Golf Tournament, on Friday, June 15, 2001, Chagnon and that the money goes to a good cause. She also reminded all about the Soap Box Derby to be comments held on Saturday, April 21, 2001. uncilmember Rocha invited all to participate in the tree planting event on Saturday, April 7`b, at .m., and all will meet on 5`h and Alameda. Mayor Madrid acknowledged the events to be held on National Library Week, the Chamber of Commerce mixer at the Library on Tuesday, the book signing on Friday, and on Sunday, April 220d, Mr. Michael Kouri, a Psychic will beat the Library. She recognized April 18th as national Arbor day, and the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness month. She then introduced the feasibility of developing a joint Powers Agreement between the Cities of Azusa, Irwindale and Duarte for for the purpose of funding San Gabriel River preservation projects. It was consensus that she gather more information on the subject. 04/02/01 PAGE TWO Rocha comments Madrid comments JPA - San Gabriel River preservation projects SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING -regarding the Landscaping and Lighting District for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, and Pub Hrg annually thereafter. Com Maint Fee The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of Hrg open notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 22, 2001. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Hearing stating that the public hearing Com Dev Dir is to confirm the Engineer's Report, Diagram and Assessment for the City of Azusa Landscape and comments Lighting District No. 1, for the upcoming fiscal year. He stated that there is no increase this year in the assessments and answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Istimony was solicited, but, none was received. oved by Councilmember seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon and unanimously carried.to close the Hearing. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT, DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2001-2002 FISCAL YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH "CITYOFAZUSA LANDSCAPINGAND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE)" PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972. 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, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -J, was approved by motion of Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Stanford, and unanimously carried with the exception of items V -C, D, E, and F, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the enda. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 2001, were approved as written Testimony Hrg closed Res. 01-C35 Confirming Engineer's Report, Diagram & Assessment for 2001- 2002 Consent Cal V-A through V -J Min appvd B. Plans and specifications for furnishing and installing underground electric systems along Plans & Spec Montecito Way and Azusa &San Gabriel Canyon Road were approved and the City Clerk was underground authorized to advertise for bids, elect systems C. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call E. SPECIAL CALL ITEM, Spec Call F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call G. The Second Amendment to the Long Term Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget is to 2n° Amend complete the "Library Bookshelf Mitigation" project. Approval was given to carry over GIP Budget $10,000 from the 2000 CIP Budget to the 2001 CIP budget. H. Human Resource Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: M. Gonzales and J. Toledo. Action Items 'New Appointments: F. Cawte, Office Specialist 11, effective April 3, 2001. R. Montague, Street Maintenance Worker 1, effective April 3, 2001. I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE CITY'S Res. 01-C37 CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF Police Admin POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNICIAN. Tech - class specs amend 04/02/01 PAGE THREE J. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSAALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS Res.01-C38 AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Councilmember Hardison addressed item regarding rejecting bids for the Alley Reconstruction Hardison project questioning what the project entailed. City Manager Cole responded stating that the project comments consists of re -paving badly deteriorating alleys. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon also addressed the item Chagnon questioning why the project is being re -bid. City Manager Cole responded stating that the project comments will be re -bid hoping to receive lower bids or they will have to re -think the budget for the project. [ ved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried AIIeyRcstrct. reject all bids for the Alley Reconstruction Project and authorize staff to re -advertise the project. re -advertise Councilmember Hardison addressed item regarding the purchase of CNG Ford 250 Van with the Hardison following concerns: P.O.'s don't reflect savings of $4,000, CNG usage is twice the cost of fuel, CNG comments refueling station is not in a convenient place, using more fuel, does it offset the clean air or environment? City Manager Cole responded to a concern regarding the purchase stating that the vehicle is being purchased via piggy backing with the City of Henderson a bid opening that took place last year, but advised that there is an option tore -bid, but, the price is good. He also stated that the natural gas vs gas are comparable, and advised that they are hoping that the Gas Company will locate a fueling facility on Todd Avenue, lastly, the CNG in the past have been purchased with grants and this is the first that is being purchased without a grant. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded to question regarding mileage providing statistics regarding the six CNG vehicles the City now owns. He then responded to questions posed by Councilmembers. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried Purchase to approve the purchase of one CNG 2001 Ford F250 from Wondries Ford in the amount of CNG Van $28,633, using the alternative purchasing procedures allowed under the Azusa Municipal Code Wondries Section 22-514. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon thanked staff for the time line attached to the Azusa Auditorium Window Chagnon Rehabilitation Project and asked what the time line would be for the interior. City Manager comments Isponded stating that it may be as soon as the next Council meeting depending on funding. uncilmember Hardison asked when the contractors will be working and questioned optional ding. Assistant City Manager Person responded that optional bidding includes all windows and doors. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded that contractor would be working five days a week until 8:00 p.m. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried American that the Azusa Civic Center Auditorium Window Rehabilitation Project be awarded to American Craftsmen Craftsmen Corporation, low quote, in the amount of $84,887. Corp./Aud rehabilitation Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon addressed resolution amending the schedule of water rates questioning Chagnon why the word "urgent" appears on the resolution as the amendment had been planned for months. comments Utilities Director Hsu responded noting that the resolution was re -done from an old one and the word would be stricken from the resolution. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF Res. 01-C36 WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT. Amend Sched wtr rates 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: 1S5COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ESCOUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:08 P.M. Recess CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:09 P.M. reconvene Cncl 04/02/01 PAGE FOUR ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord/Resos AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Ord 01-01. Z-2000-2 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A PORTION OF 720 E. FOOTHILL 720 E. Foot - BOULEVARD, FROM RI -7,500 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 7,500 SQUARE FOOT LOTS) TO C-2 hill Blvd. (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL). Zone change Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Council member Rocha questioned the maintenance issue relative to the Zone Change and Flag Lots Rocha on Amendment No. 215. City Attorney responded that the maintenance issue would be addressed comments when the parcel maps for the project are presented for approval. She advised staff to make sure City Attorney that this is executed and legally binding when final map comes back for approval, she said she comments would make suggestions to staff to insure the easements are recorded. Mayor Madrid offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE ZONING CODE Ord 01-02 (CHAPTER 88 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE) ARTICLE IV, SECTION 88-635, ARTICLE V. Zone change SECTION 88-1150, AND ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 88-1995, TO REDUCE THE MINIMUM LOT AREA Flag Lots IN THE M-2 ZONE AND TO ALLOW FLAG LOTS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 215. Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Council member Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE t Manager Cole reminded all to keep in their prayers and positive thoughts Marci Medina, Finance Keep in ctor who recently had a bicycle accident and is recovering from it. Prayers Medina It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Monday, April 9, 2001, 6:30 p.m. at the Azusa Adjourn to Light and Water Department Conference Room in order to receive reports on Light & Water 4/9/01 Strategic Exercise Group and FY 2002 Budget Working Group. Light & Water TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:17 P.M. W� w _ , � NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-C39. 17 ORDINANCE NO. 2001-03. 04/02/01 PAGE FIVE