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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 6, 2001 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 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. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Miss Azusa, Christa Allison and high school Proc Shorts cheerleaders, proclaiming August 7, 2001, as Shorts Day in Azusa - The Coolest City in Day in Azusa Californial Mayor Madrid Invited all to attend the celebration on Tuesday, August 7, 2001, in front of City Hall, at 7a.m. The entire Council presented Certificates of Recognition to all who contributed to the success of the Play For Kids Golf Tournament. It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session at 6:49 p.m., to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6). Executive Management Memorandum of Understanding. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8). Property Address: 613-615 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiators: Economic Development/Redevelopment Director Andrews and City Manager Cole Under Negotiation: Terms for lease or sale. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8). Property Address: 1010 W. First Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiators: City Manager Cole and Assistant City Manager Person. Under Negotiation: Terms for lease or sale. Cert Play for Kids Closed Session COUNCIL CONVENED IN THE AZUSAAUDITORIUM TO CONDUCT ITS REGULAR MEETING. Convene Aud 7:33 p.m. No reportable action, will continue discussions on real property matter on Azusa Avenue and the Executive Management MOU, at the end of the Council meeting. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police DaviS,-Captain Garcia, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Human Resources Director Cross, Assistant Director Community Development Onaga, Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews, Planning Secretary Rocha, Associate Director Jacobs, City Treasurer Macias, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Mendoza. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Ms. Rosemary Salce, Immediate Past Chairperson of the Azusa Golden Days Committee R. Salce addressed Council requesting waiver of fees in connection with Azusa Golden Days events. Golden Days Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried that Events Fees the fees be waived. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon abstained. waived Ms. Annalisa Abbs, new Azusa Senator from APU, addressed Council advising that she will be A. Abbs collecting donations for snow for the Winter Family Fiesta, for information call 812-3019, Winter Family Associate Student Body Office at APU. Mr. Ruben Andrade of the Urban Outreach Ministry, addressed Council on behalf Pastor Luis R. Andrade Cruz; he invited all to attend functions at their church such as free breakfasts, food bank, and Urban Outreach free lunches. Events are on Saturday, 9 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Centro Esperanza Ministry Church, located at 510 N. San Gabriel Blvd. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council advising that Mr. Leonard Orozco was laid to rest today; he was a long time resident, and Involved In community events such as UMAYPA, Teen Post, and other activities. Mr. Morales thanked Monrovia Nursery for the money they have donated to have free swim Slauson pool on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. He expressed concern regarding the illegal fireworks that were set off on the fourth o f July and stated that something has to be done about it. City Manager Cole added comments regarding the pool free swim as well as status of the pool due to over chlorination: Ms. Christine Diaz, Coordinator of the Home Care, addressed Council requesting that the resolution in support of the Home Care Workers wage increase be adopted. She advised that they are requesting that the County provide funds for a raise, and explained that this a County, State and Federal shared rate and provided detail regarding the issue. Moved by Mayor Pro - Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried to bring the item forward for consideration at this time. Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A. Morales comments C. Diaz Home Care A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT Res. 01-80 OF A WAGE INCREASE FOR HOME CARE WORKERS. Support wage Inc Home Care Moved by.Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Madrid to waive further reading and Workers 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 REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Updates/Rpts Councilman Hardison announced the annual Azusa Sister City Steak Fry to be held on Saturday, Hardison August 26, 2001, 5p.m. to 7:30 p.m., cost is $13.00 per person and $26.00 per couple; for comments further information call: (626) 969-9234. Councilman Stanford thanked Monrovia Nursery for their donation of money for free swim on Stanford Sundays at Slauson Park Pool. He spoke of his experience on a ride along with Police Officer comments Bailey, commending officers for their good work, and provided an update on SCAG Board issues. Councilmember Rocha invited all to attend a picnic at the Eagles Hall on Saturday, August 18th, Rocha lat a cost of $3 per person; all proceeds with go to the Azusa Veterans Memorial Committee. comments He thanked Monrovia Nursery for their donation for free swim and asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of David Sanchez and Leonard Orozco who passed away recently. Mayor Madrid reminded all of Shorts Day in Azusa August 7`h, an the Midsummer Nights of Madrid Music at Memorial Parks In Azusa. She then acknowledged City Treasurer Macias and Gene comments Moses former Mayor of Azusa, in attendance at the meeting. City Manager Cole announced a meeting of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone II, that will City Mgr be held at Mountain View school, and in conjunction with be held APU Service Day to help comments clean up the area. Further, the Los Angeles County is awarding Azusa a Prop A Grant in the amount of $350,000 to extend the bike path. 08/06/01 PAGE TWO SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - to receive and consider all evidence and reports presented Cont Pub Hrg relative to the City's schedule of fees and charges for various services. Fees/Charges Testimony was solicited from public, none was received. testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Hrg closed carried to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Madrid offered a Resolution entitled; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING Res.01-73 A USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES. Fees/Charges Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Stanford 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 Outsourcing Street Sweeping Operations and Posting City Streets. City Engineer Abbaszadeh provided a power point presentation on the Outsourcing Street Sweeping. He then answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding increases in sewer fees, benefits to the City, residents and staff. It was noted that by using sewer funds for street sweeping contracting services there are benefits such as: additional repairing of sidewalks, trimming trees, tending to landscape, more city services in general, street repairs, and filling potholes. Savings from outsourcing will be noted in the Mid Year Review and also at budget time, in the Public Works Budget. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried to 1) approve the plan to out -source daytime street sweeping and retain in-house nighttime sweeping until April 2003; 2) approve use of sewer funds for street ,sweeping contracting services; 3) approve incremental increase in sewer fees to pay for street sweeping operations - 4% in FY 01-02, and 3% in FY 02-03; and 4) approve public hearing process for posting the entire City for street sweeping purposes. City Engineer Abbaszadeh advised that he would come back with options for posting of streets. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the need to reject all bids and start the process over again for selecting a Vehicle Towing Franchise. Discussion was held regarding the need to develop criteria and standards in order to have a clear understanding of the process. City Attorney Carvalho detailed the history of the tow franchises in the City and explained the need for clarification on policy decisions of the police department. Councilmembers noted there was a need to convene the panel of reviewers, plus, two Councilmembers in order to come back to the next Council meeting with objective criteria, format, etc. Captain Bob Garcia addressed the issue stating that the current contract has performance standards in them. He stated he would like to explain what an operator will be held to and the consequences that will occur if standards are not met. He stated that there will be a mechanism, computer tracking system, and a new person, to oversee the operation of this service provider. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and carried to reject all bids and direct staff to come back with a draft for a new bidding process for awarding a non-exclusive franchise. Councilmember Stanford dissenting. (He noted that he felt an Oclusive franchise will give the best service to the citizens and the police department). Mayor adrid and Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon will participate with the working group, unless Councilmember Stanford's vacation allows him to participate. Then he instead of the Mayor will participate. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha, and carried to extend the current contracts with towing companies for ninety days. Councilmember Stanford dissenting. 08/06101 PAGE THREE Outsourcing Street Sweeping Operations and Posting City Streets Vehicle Towing Franchise discussion Cpt. B. Garcia comments Reject all bids & create a working group to return with draft process for selecting Tow Franchise Existing Towing Franchises extended The following persons expressed their opinions and concerns regarding the process for selecting a tow franchise in the City of Azusa. They also referred to several allegations that were made at the last discussion regarding the towing franchise at the June 4th meeting. Jeremy Cortez, Robert Ring, Jan Qualkenbush, Paul Lisak, Rona Lunde, Rich Paez, Mary Huzzey, MaJld Vafamanesh, Ramin Arabshahi, Timothy F. Muuen, Art Morales, Lee Patterson, Duane Johnston, and Michael Pena. Mr. Armando Gonzales and Mr. David Goodale, of Gonzales/Goodale Architects, addressed Council and presented a power,presentation on the Design and Architectural Services for a new Azusa City Library projects. They stressed the importance of involving the community to provide input throughout the process and answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding the budget for the construction, design and acquisition of the land for the new Library, the need for staff to create time line and breakout of private donations, construction costs, and a total of every dime that goes into the project. Comments from persons, regardi n selection of Tow Franchise Design & Architects for new Azusa City Library Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon and unanimously Gonzales/Gooda carried to authorize a professional services contract with Gonzales/Goodale Architects for Architects design and architectural services of a new Azusa City Library Project in an amount not to exceed $100,000. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -K, was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Madrid, and unanimously carried. Mayor Pro- V-A - V -K Tem Chagnon asked If the Human Resources Items would now be approved by the Utility approved Board meeting and since this was not an agendized item it was only discussion. A. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, 2001, were approved as written. Min approved B. The proposal for Woodcroft Storm Drain design services was awarded to Boghossian Storm Drain and Associates, in the amount not -to -exceed $198,000, and the Mayor was authorized design to execute the same. This is a Joint City and LA County Project. Boghossian C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Adopt Resolutio ' APPROVING THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA No. 01-C74. GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTIONS BOND ACT OF 2000. D. Human Resource Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: C. Anderson, A. C. Gomez -Morales, R. Cation Items Hart, J. Knowlton, and J. Prado. E. The Fifth Amendment to the 2001-2005 Capital Improvements Projects Budget and 5` Amend CIP Notice of Completion on the Memorial Parks Backstop Fencing Project were approved by appropriating $6,955 of FY 2002 Quimby Funds for project; and approving the notice of completion for same. F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 01-C75. SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY'S ALTERNATIVE FUEL Gas Co Alt Fuel DISPENSING FACILITY LOCATED AT 950 NORTH TODD, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. Station Todd G. Professional Services Contract with Suzanne Avila for Project Management Services Proj Mngmt Svs related to San Gabriel River Restoration and Capital Projects was approved in an amount S. Avila not to exceed $75,000. The contract is to provide project management services for San Gabriel River- related projects and to secure funding for additional projects. H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPOINTING MARK W. Res. O1 -C76 ADES TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. M. Ades C&H I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING OLGA Res. O1 -C77 GONZALES TO THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS COMMISSION. O. Gonzales ABC J. Approval was given to waive of formal bidding and award purchase of 10 PC's to Purchase 10 Compaq Computer Corporation under the California Multiple Awards Schedule (CMAS) PC's Compaq in the amount of $9,593.00. 8/06/01 PAGE FOUR K. 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 ALLOWING CERTAIN Adopt Resolutio CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Nos. 01-C78 an TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 10:01 P.M. 01-C79. Cncl recess/CRA convene Cncl reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:02 P.M. It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session at 10:03 P.M. to discuss the Recess to Clsd following: Sess CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6). Executive Management Memorandum of Understanding. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8). Property Address: 613-615 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiators: Economic Development/Redevelopment Director Andrews and City Manager Cole Under Negotiation: Terms for lease or sale. The City Council reconvened at 10:38 P.M. and City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was Reconvened no reportable action taken in Closed Session. no reports It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of in memory of David Sanchez and Adjourn in mem Leonard Orozco who passed away recently. D. Sanchez & L. Orozco ITIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:39 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-C81. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2001-06. 08/06/01 PAGE FIVE