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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Packet - February 9, 2004 - CCThe City of Azusa REVISED NOTICE DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2004 TO: MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE: NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING to be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2004, at 6:30 p.m., at the Azusa Light and Water Department Conference Room, located at 729 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California, for the purpose of: CLOSED SESSION: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: City Manager. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (b)1 One Case - Concerning threatened Brown Act litigation by Azusans for Responsible Growth. AGENDA ITEM: Presentation on the Azusa Breeze Way DATED: February 5, 2004 CANDACE TOSCANO DEPUTY CITY CLERK rP. I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true copy of the attached "NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING" was served on the hereinafter persons who are members of the City Council of the City of Azusa, at the date and time set after their respective names. NAME DATE & TIME DELIVERED BY CRISTINA CRUZ -MADRID DIANE CHAGNO DAVE HARDISON DICK STANFORD JOSEPH ROCHA CANDACETOSCANO DEPUTY CITY CLERK 219/04 AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER 729 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE 1. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS • Call to Order • Pledge to the Flag • Roll Call REVISED AGENDA ADJOURNED REGULAR/SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2004 6:30 P.M. II. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Please note that public comments are welcomed by recognition of the Mayor. Ill. AGENDA ITEM A. Workshop on the General Plan. Recommendation: Conduct Workshop. B. Presentation on the Azusa Breeze Way. Recommendation: Conduct Presentation. N. CLOSED SESSION A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: City Manager B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (b)). One Case - Concerning threatened Brown Act litigation by Azusans for Responsible Growth. V. ADJOURNMENT A. Adjourn. `In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ifyou need special assistance to participate in a . cit ng please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) workUWdays prior to the meeting or time when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting.' S Plan View Azusa Avenue rA CITY OF AZUSA GENERAL PLAN & DEIR City of Azusa City Council Workshop February 9, 2004 General Plan Framework Subsequent Studies (Implementation of General Pian) D Specific Plans e• Downtown e•Azusa Pacific University ❑ Master Plans ?River Master Plan 4 Parks Master Plan 4 Bike Master Plan Extensive Public Participation General Plan Framework aVlsions e•Citizens • Commissions e•City Council OTechnical Work DGeneral Plan (General — Guiding •}Vision, Goals, and Policies 4Land Use Plan ?Implementation Tonight's Focus: Key Concepts ❑ May lead to a change D May be controversial ❑ May need explanation I Tonight's Goal D Introduce/Expand -'^- -. Key Concepts _ - D Clarify Concepts D Identify/Answer I Questions Tonight's Focus: Key Concepts ❑ May lead to a change D May be controversial ❑ May need explanation I Key Concepts D City Form a Land Use o Mobility Improvements 0 General Plan/ Other Document Relationship Neighborhoods o Series of Interconnected Neighborhoods ci 5 minute walk ci Each with a Center •'r Park, School, Comer market is Key Concept: Key Concept: r T City Form ci Neighborhoods City Form o Neighborhoods a Districts ❑ Corridors u Districts 13 Corridors o Districts u Corridors Neighborhoods o Series of Interconnected Neighborhoods ci 5 minute walk ci Each with a Center •'r Park, School, Comer market is Key Concept: City Form ci Neighborhoods City Form a Districts ❑ Corridors 0 Neighborhoods o Districts u Corridors Neighborhoods 13 Reinforcing Neighborhoods: 0 Renovalion & Preservation 4 NeighE rhood As afi.ns • Local leadership • Improvement ❑ Homeownership Focus C1 Higher Design Standards Key Concept: City Form ci Neighborhoods a Districts ❑ Corridors - M.. -ZL 2 I Districts o Distinct "nodes" or focus of city ❑Two Types: •e Commercial/residential I- Industrial/commemial Districts o Industrial/Commercial District West End o Azusa's Main Job Center o Foothill Blvd. provide higher level of retail and services supporting the industrial uses o Higher Design Standards Corridors 0 Link Neighborhoods & Districts U Provide Commercial and Residential -.-Single Use •eMixed Use O Higher Design Standards Districts o Commercial/Residential Districts •:•Downtown -eUniversity ,... •:•Edgewood L3 Distinctive Character & Businesses ❑Pedestrian Oriented o Park Once Strategy Key Concept: j City Form �^ o Neighborhoods' o Districts ❑ Corridors i i' Key Concept: Land Use Key Concept: Land Use ❑ Consider foothill -canyon bufferzone o Increase park/ open space 4 Higher park standards +•vacant lots 9 Native habitat in ROW and parks a Develop recreation/ open space along river parkway & golf course on landfill ❑ NeighborhoodGeneral ❑ Neighborhood Center ❑ Mixed Use ❑ Commercial o Hotel/Conference Center ❑ Transit Center ❑ Industrial C] Open Space o Recreation ❑ Recreation/Landfill ❑ Institutional/School ❑ Public, Utilities, 8 Drainage General Plan Relationship with Other Documents D Development Code ❑ Subsequent Implementation: Studies/Plans O Master Piens (Park uti ifies) O Azusa/San Gabriel Two Way O Traffic Calning Prcces4Procedures Key Concept: Land Use ❑ Limit new development on undeveloped lands in canyons, foothills, 8 mountains Q Heighten Design Standards - all new and infill housing 4 Respect neighborhood stale & Character G Living space fornard 4 Extensive landscaping G Minintzed paving 4 Separate well defined entries for each unit accessed at grade Key Concept: Mobility D Azusa/San Gabriel Two Way ❑ River Parkway ❑ Zachary Padilla AvenueNernon Avenue Interchanges El