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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 18, 2001 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 18, 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. Mayor Pro Tem Chagnon called the meeting to order. CEREMONIAL Business Retention/Development Coordinator Marez, addressed Council and audience stating that the Azusa 6`h graders will be recognized for their contribution to conservation of energy in the community, under the Program sponsored by the National Science Foundation called the Living Wise Program. Heladvised that a contest was held between Azusa middle school students in which all created videos on how to conserve energy. The winners were as follows: Honorable Mention, Slauson Middle School, Classroom #9, Ms. Jennifer Veron, teacher. 3rd Place - "Little Red Riding Hood 2 - The Energy Crisis", Foothill Middle School, Classroom #10, Ms. Susan Santana &Mr. Kimball Coburn, teachers. 2"d Place -"The Heads or Tail Show", Center Middle School, Classroom #24, Ms. Estella Contreras, teacher. 1" Place "Martian Energy Warning", Foothill Middle School, Classroom # 11, Ms. Susan Santana &Mr. Kimball Coburn, teachers. All students received gifts from sponsors: Costco, Aldolinos' Restaurant, Nana's Ice Creamery, and Raging Waters. Recess: 7:15 p.m. Reconvened: 7:31 p.m. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Chief of Police King Davis Jr., of the Azusa Police Department ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT: HARDISON, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID STANFORD City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Davis, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Development Bruckner, Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Senior Management Analyst Kalscheuer, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Business Retention/Development Coordinator Marez, Associate of Recreation and Parks Jacobs, Planning Secretary Rocha, Project Manager Paz, City reasurer Macias, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Mendoza. EREMONIAL (CONTINUED) The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to businesses who contributed to the success of Operation Clean Sweep. Officer Rick Hayden detailed the events that took place to clean up the area of Lime Street/Glenfinnan/6th Street and Cedarglen community. He then presented Certificates to Mrs. Barbara Vanderhoop, owner of Mc Donalds, Guadalupe Coto, Store Manager, Janna Wells, Director of Marketing, Patricia Jacobi of Arbys, Monica Ortega, of McDonalds, and Janet VillaGomez. He noted that Steve Gray of Inflatable 2000, supplied two Moon Bounces for kids to play in. Call to Order Ceremonial Azusa Middle Schools Winners of Conservation Video Contest. Recess Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial cont' Certificates of Recognition Operation Clean Sweep Downtown Project Manager Paz showed a video of the YWCA Women of Achievement Awards Ceremony, which honored Ms. Peggy Martinez, Director of Azusa Downtown Business Association. Ms. Martinez addressed Council introducing her family and thanking all for the honor. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Blanch Weir, addressed Council requesting wheel chair accessability on Azusa Avenue, in order to get to the businesses. She advised that to get to a curb cut you have to go into a lane of traffic and detailed how she tried to get into PS Medical Supply on the corner of Azusa and 6' St., to get her wheel chair repaired. She advised that she was treated very badly by the store employees. The matter was referred to the City Manager Cole; he advised that he would make every effort to preserve the existing parking and to meet obligations under the American with Disabilities Act. Mr. Manot Patel, owner of the Western Inn Motel, addressed Council with concerns regarding Jack In the Box Restaurant Proposal, although he is in favor of the development, his concern is with the alley way. He advised that the alley is used as the primary source of foot transportation. He would like Council to find a solution so that the alley way can be preserved and that they find a way that Jack in the Box can be there without having the egress and ingress from the alleyway. Discussion was held between Councilmembers, staff and Mr. Patel. Mayor Madrid requested that the precise plan of the development be "called up" and that a public hearing be set for a future date. City Manager Cole advised that they would convene a meeting with the developer and residents/businesses to come to an agreement on matter. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon voiced concerns regarding the "Route 66" sign painted in the middle of the street on Foothill Boulevard, and asked staff for a report on how it got there. She requested that the issue of vAcancies on the local City Boards and Commissions come back for consideration and City Manager Cole advised that it will scheduled for July 11th. She reminded staff that the phone system report is due the meeting of the 16th of July and the auto allowance/company vehicle policy will go into effect in the middle of July. She suggested that the community get the Recreation & Parks schedule for this summer and attend the activities. She then requested certificates of appreciation for all sponsors of the Play for Kids Golf Tournament on Friday, June 15, 2001. She detailed the event and thanked all who participated. Councilmember Rocha requested that all remember that schools is out, and to please drive carefully. He asked that the Azusa Health Clinic also be contacted regarding their Input on the Jack in the Box project, specifically, the alley way, as they generate much traffic. Lastly, he requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Tony Garcia, an employee of Certified Market, who passed away recently. YWCA Women of Achievement Awards P. Martinez Pub part B. Weir comments M. Patel comments Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon Rocha comments Mayor Madrid announced the Azusa High School Senior Scholarship and Awards recipients. Madrid com. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING -on Amendment No. 2 to the Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Arakelian Pub Hrg Enterprises, Incorporated, to set rates for 2001-2002; and AB 939 Fee to finance compliance Agmt with the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989. w/Arakelian Ent. &AB939 Fee The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of Hrg Open notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 7, 2001. Senior Management Analyst Kalscheuer presented a detailed report on the Agreement with Sr Mngmt lVakellan Enterprise dba, Athens Services, as well as the rate adjustment for both residential Analyst and commercial services to be effective July 1, 2001. He spoke about Athens' Rates, comments Processing/Disposal Costs, City Fees, Franchise fees, Administrative Fee/AB 939 Fee and detailed the proposed adjustments. He then answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Mr. Dennis Chapetta, Chief Operations Officer of Athens Service addressed the Hearing and D. Chapetta answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding green waste collection, County Athens Disp. Sanitation District rules regarding pick-up of green waste, incineration and the green waste program Implementation. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. 06/18/01 PAGE TWO Testimony/none Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously* Hrg Closed carried to close the Hearing. Councilmember. Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED, TO SET SERVICE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002. Moved by Councllmem�er Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: STANFORD Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: Res. 01-051 2 n Amend Exclusive Franchise Agmt w/Arakelian Ent. Inc. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING A FEE RELATING Res. 01-052 TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT AB 939 Fee OF 1989 ("AB939"). Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: J HARDISON, ROCHA, MADRID CHAGNON STANFORD The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -N, was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, and unanimously* carried with the V-A through exception of items V -C and F, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the V -N - C&F Spec Agenda. I Call 'A. Minutes of the regular meeting of June 4, 2001, were approved as written. Min appvd B. The Agreement with Layne Financial for Municipal Project Lease and Options for Water Agmt w/Layne Well Financing was approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute same; further, the City Attorney or her associate was authorized to execute certain documents as part of the agreement. C. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE Res. 01-053 SUBMITTAL OF A RE-APPLICATION PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT Re-application FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION Senior Services OF ALL DOCUMENTS. E. Final Parcel Map Number 26234 which covers the subdivision of a property located on Parcel Map No. the south side of Tenth Street, west of Vernon Avenue and creates 'A light industrial lots 26234 for the development, was approved and recordation was authorized. F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Fourth Amendment to the Long Range Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Budget 2001- 4`" Amend to 2005 - regarding the joint City and LA County Storm Drain Project, in the amount of CIP $200,000, was approved. This is in response to requests and flooding in the "Woodcroft" area; LA County performed an initial study and determined storm diains are needed on Lark Ellen, Enid, and Arrow Highway. The Notice of Completion for the Tree Irrigation Project, CDBG Project #D99046-99, Notice of Comp performed by DMS Landscaping, was approved and its recordation was authorized. Tree Irrigation A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING CERTAIN Res. 01-054 GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. (APU). Grt Esmt APU The City Treasurer's Report as of April 30, 2001 was received and filed. 06/18/01 PAGE THREE Treas Rpt K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING AN Res. 01-055 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XIIIB OF Establish THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. Appro Limit L. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res Merit Increase and/or regular Appointment: R. Person, K. Davis, J Adams, V. Cross, S. Action Item Shahsavari, J. Jarrett, S. Sears, S. Noble. New Appointments: T. Robinson, Police Officer, effective, to be determined. K. Vargas, Police Officer, effective, to be determined. Councilmember Rocha dissented on Merit Increase for the position of Assistant City Manager, not the employee, but the position only. M. Specifications for CDBG Project #600094, "Picnic Shelter Project at Memorial Park", were Specs Picnic approved, pending approval from L.A. County Community Development Commission and the Shelter @ City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids. Mem'Park N. 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. 01-056 AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon addressed item regarding installation of four way stop signs at the intersections of Ninth/Pasadena and Grandview/Orange. She questioned when and how the request was made for the traffic signal at Ninth and Pasadena, and stated she didn't want to cause a traffic hazard. Councilmember Rocha advised that neighbors had approached him and traffic studies were done, which showed the stop sign was warranted. After discussion, Council advised that they would like to see the traffic s><udy for the Ninth and Pasadena intersection. Moved by Mayor Pro - Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously* carried to approve a four way stop sign on Grandview and Orange Streets only. Further, that staff comeback with a traffic study for Ninth and Pasadena. Councilmember Rocha addressed item regarding the Attorney Services Agreement with Thompson Coburn LLP., and asked if the compensation ($25,000 per year) includes out of pocket expenses. Utilities Director Hsu responded that it should be included in the annual compensation. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, and unanimously carried* to approve Attorney Services Agreement with Thompson Coburn LLP., which will ensure the continuity of legal representation for the City on wholesale electricity matters at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC"). THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:01 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:02 P.M. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Special Call Stop sign @ Grandin & Orange approved Ninth & Pasadena (continued) Attorney Services Agmt Thompson Coburn LLP approved Cncl Recess CRA conven Cncl conven Ord/Spec Re Proposed Ordinance creating a Human Relations Commission. Mayor Madrid proposed many Hum Rel Or changes to the proposed ordinance and other Councilmembers also provided input. After amended discussion, it was consensus of Councilmembers to refer the proposed ordinance back to staff for changes and that it come back for first reading at another time. Mr. Bob Levinson, Mark Ades, and Frankie Marilyn, addressed the issue requesting that a permanent B. Levinson staff person be assigned to the commission, that the number of commissioners be from 9-11, and M. Ades, provided other comments regarding the issue. F. Marilyn Sit � was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn im memory of Tony Garcia of Certified Market. Adjourn in memory IME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:26 P.M. T. Garcia i A� Certified Mk CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-057. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2001-05. *Indicates Stanford absent. 06/18/01 PAGE FOUR