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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 30, 1987 - CC (4)37-7 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 30, 1987 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date and time. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the Call to order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Elmer Nelson of the Invocation Foursquare Gospel Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NONE City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Assistant City Administrator Fuentes, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Utilities Hsu, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, Associate City Planner Watrous, 'Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen, Code Enforcement Officer Rudisel, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Acting Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Mr. Greg Stevens, Centennial Merchandise Coordinator Presentation displayed the Centennial Collectibles to Council and the Centennial Audience. This item was brought forward from the Public Collectibles Participation portion of the Agenda. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 13 was Consent Cal. approved by motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by appvd. F-6,9 Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call Spec. Call vote, with the exception of Items F-6 and F-9 which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. 1. The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 16, 1987, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING THOMAS MARTINEZ FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY. 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMENDING ALBERT JABLONSKI FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPPOSING THE PROPOSED DISSOLUTION OF CAL -OSHA. 5. Claim v. City by Antonio Rodrigues for alleged injuries sustained on January 5, 1987, as a result of the City's Police dog, was denied and referred to City's Claims Administrator. 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Min. Appvd. Res. #8201 Commend. T. Martinez Res. #8202 Commend. A. Jablonski Res. #8203 Oppose. Disso lution CAL -OS Claim v. City A. Rodrigues Special Call 37? 7. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a Treasurer's balance of $9,065,216.35 as of February 28, 1987, was Fin. Stment received and filed. 8. The Light Department requires eight transformers, in Purch. 8 four different sizes, for backup stock and for new con- Transformers 12.- A Service Agreement between Azusa, Banning and Colton Svs. Agmt. was approved in substantial form and its execution Azusa,Banning authorized in final form. The City's Utility Engineer and Colton has been performing functions for the negotiation and acquisition of power resource contracts, and for monitoring governmental regulations applicable to electric and water utilities. These functions are also necessary for Banning and Colton and this agreement would provide cost sharing expenses of the Utility Engineer while performing services common to all three utilities. 13. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #8205 & warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: 8206 Warrants A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:15 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. 03/30/87 PAGE TWO Adj to CRA Reconvened No bus.IDA struction projects scheduled in the very near future. Wesco/RTE Quotations are on file from four major manufacturers, from other orders that were quoted on within the last four months. Recommendations are based on this current quoted information and it includes load loss information that is used to determine the lowest overall lifetime operating cost. Therefore, formal bidding procedures were waived pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorization was given for the purchase of the eight transformers from the following: Wesco for 2 75 RVA, 2 100 KVA and 2 167 RVA transformers at a cost of $13,557.45; and 2 150 KVA transformers from RTE Corporation at a cost of $7,808.00. 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8204 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF CAROL W. TUCKER Denying Pub. AND JOY Y. TUCKER AND CONFIRMING THE FINDING OF A Nus. Appeal NUISANCE AND ORDER TO ABATE THE NUISANCE FOR THE Carol & Joy PROPERTY LOCATED AT 234 SOUTH VIRGINIA AVENUE, AZUSA, Tucker CITY NUISANCE CASE NO. 86-105. 11. The procurement of audit services on the Proposition A Prop. A Funds Local Return Fund program for the fiscal year 1985-86 Audit, Price was awarded to the firm of Price Waterhouse in an Waterhouse amount not to exceed $7,000.00. Each year the City receives and expends transportation funds under the ' Proposition A Program. At the completion of the fiscal year, the fund is audited by a firm of the County's choosing. 12.- A Service Agreement between Azusa, Banning and Colton Svs. Agmt. was approved in substantial form and its execution Azusa,Banning authorized in final form. The City's Utility Engineer and Colton has been performing functions for the negotiation and acquisition of power resource contracts, and for monitoring governmental regulations applicable to electric and water utilities. These functions are also necessary for Banning and Colton and this agreement would provide cost sharing expenses of the Utility Engineer while performing services common to all three utilities. 13. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #8205 & warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: 8206 Warrants A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 6:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:15 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. 03/30/87 PAGE TWO Adj to CRA Reconvened No bus.IDA ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: 3YI Ord./Spec.Res AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2347 PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF EVIDENCE, CONTRABAND AND dispo of evi- UNCLAIMED, SURPLUS AND ABANDONED PROPERTY IN POSSESSION OF dence & pro - THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. perty at PD Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELATING TO STANDARDS AND TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONS PROGRAM. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. #2348 stndrds & training for Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8207 CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE crtfying Fnl MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 840-880 SOUTH EIR for Z-258 VINCENT AVENUE ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-258 AND GENERAL PLAN & GPA 87-1 AMENDMENT NO. 87-1 (NET ADVANTAGE, INC./ANTON L. BARGAEHR) Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta to 'waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: 03/30/87 PAGE THREE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2349 CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 620, 621, appvng zone 625 AND 630 NORTH CERRITOS AVENUE FROM C2 (RESTRICTED change Z-259 COMMERCIAL) TO R3C (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) - ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-259. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8207 CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE crtfying Fnl MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 840-880 SOUTH EIR for Z-258 VINCENT AVENUE ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-258 AND GENERAL PLAN & GPA 87-1 AMENDMENT NO. 87-1 (NET ADVANTAGE, INC./ANTON L. BARGAEHR) Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta to 'waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: 03/30/87 PAGE THREE 3Y3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA let rdg Ord. CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 840-880 changing zone SOUTH VINCENT AVENUE FROM R3A (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO Z-258 failed R3C (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-258) Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook that Ordinance be introduced. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8208 CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GENERAL PLAN crtfying Neg AMENDMENT NO. 87-1 PERTAINING TO 620, 621, 625 AND 630 NORTH Dec for GPA CERRITOS AVENUE Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that resolution changing the General Plan designation for property generally located at 840-880 S. Vincent Ave. from medium density to high density residential and changing the General Plan designation for property generally located at 620, 621, 625 and 630 N. Cerritos Ave. from community commercial to high density residential be deferred to Council Meeting of April 20, 1987. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that agenda item regarding first introductory reading of proposed Ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to the riding of bicycles, skateboards and other wheeled toys in business areas and public assembly areas within the City be referred to staff for modification of restrictions, if feasible, particularly regarding areas for limitation of such activities. SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed adoption of Ordinance relating to fee schedules of various departments of the City. Last year Council received the results of a revenue costing study performed for the City by Management Services Institute. Staff has compiled the data as directed by Council on this matter and has prepared the Ordinance for adoption. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 18, 1987. Testimony was received from staff. Testimony was received from Mrs. Gale Avakian. 03/30/87 PAGE FOUR Res. Chng.GP designation 840-880 S. Vincent & 620,621,625 & 630 N. Cerritos, deferred to 4/20/87 Mtg. Prop. Ord. re: riding bicycles, skatebrds, etc. public areas, ref. to staff Pub. Hrg. fee schedule var. depts. 30,2,5 Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Hrg. closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, 1st Rdg. Ord CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING establish. CHAPTER 3.08 RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE AND SERVICE fee sys chg CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON SYSTEM. failed ' Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta that Ordinance be introduced. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Sabino Gixon for a variance to allow waiver of the two -car garage requirement for a single family home to legalize an un -permitted garage conversion, on the property located at 300 Durant Street. Variance Case No. V-928. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 18, 1987, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on March 20, 1987. Testimony was received from staff. Testimony was received from applicant Sabino Giron. Testimony was received from Jesus Marin and Ramona Lopez in favor of the appeal. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses and carried by roll call that Variance be granted to applicant Sabino Giton subject to the conditions of approval as set forth in the staff report. further directing the City Attor->_ xiey to e-' necessary documents. Councilmen Cook and- Latta-dissenting. ndLattadissenting. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Jose E. Rodriguez for property located at 1049 West Third St. VARIANCE CASE NO. V-929 - requesting the following code waivers: reduced rear yard setback of 4' instead of required 251; reduced distance between buildings of 4 1/2' instead of required 101; one garage space for two dwelling units instead of required three spaces; a ' second dwelling unit on an Rlc lot of 6,987 square feet. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO C-439 - request to allow expansion of a non -conforming residence and a second unit in an Ric zone in order to legalize an unpermitted second dwelling unit. Pub. Hrg appeal V-928 S. Giron Hrg closed Appl granted Pub. Hrg V-929 & C-439 The Mayor declared the Hearings open. The City Clerk read Hrg. open. the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Cont' 4/20 hearings published in the Azusa Herald on March 18, 1987, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on March 20, 1987. 03/30/87 PAGE FIVE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to continue the hearings to the meeting of April 20, 1987. CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - of Robert K. and Carole M. Clark for premises located at 701-705 W. Ninth Street, Case No. 87-31. Subject property was declared a public nuisance on February 11, 1987. The primary problems involved are: failure to comply with an approved and accepted precise plan of design and an accumulation of trash and debris on the property. Testimony was received from staff. Testimony was solicited from public but none received. -3F-7 Cont Pub Nus. 87-31 Clark Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and App. Denied unanimously carried by roll call that appeal be denied and to affirm the Declaration of Public Nuisance and Order to Abate. INFORMAL HEARING - on appeal from decision of the Planning Inf Hrg Commission denying the modification of Precise Plan for Appl precise Crystal Canyon Condominiums - Peter Novak, Relco Industries. plan-Relco Testimony was received from staff. Testimony was received from the applicant. 'Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and carried by roll call to deny request to reduce the number of garage spaces to 146, and order the applicant to revise the site plan to accommodate a maximum of 37 compact spaces. Mayor Moses and Councilman Cruz abstaining. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to award contract for Project No. 697, Azusa Avenue medians from First Street to Arrow Highway to Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., low bidder, in the amount of $227,606.80, and authorize its execution; and direct the City Clerk to return unsuccessful bidders' guarantees. Four bids were received and opened in the City Clerk's Office on March 23, 1987, from Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., Hacienda Landscaping, Inc., Artistic Landscaping and Gateway Construction, Inc. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING RESCISSION OF PROPOSED SENATE BILL 624. tMoved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION At this time Mr. David Fondler was introduced as a new reporter for the Azusa Herald. 03/30/87 PAGE SIX Special Call Bid open. Prj.#697 Terra -Cal. Constr. Res. #8209 rescission of SB 624 Pub.Prtc. Intro.Az.Her D. Fondler Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and carried by roll call that City Ordinances in the Azusa Municipal Code be waived relating to animals in the park and the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages within City buildings for specific Centennial events. Saturday April 4th, "City Hall Street Festival", Sunday April 5th, "A Day in the Park", Friday April 10th, "Centennial Charity Ball". Mayor Moses dissenting. 3 cf? Muni. Code waived animals in pk & consum- tion alcohol Mrs. Rose Shupe withdrew her request to address Council Item L-3 regarding her item requesting separation of the withdrew Redevelopment Agency from City Council members sitting as the Redevelopment Agency. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth.Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila that Use of old all City vehicles have original standard City seal affixed, City Seal rather than new seal. Motion failed by the following vote flonly" of the Council: (failed) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila that Restruct. staff report on restructuring of the Redevelopment Agency CRA personnel in order to bring new business into the City and (failed) work together more cohesively. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll Pk renamed call to rename Zacatecas Park to Fernando Rubio - Zacatecas Park in Fernando memory of former City Council member Fernando Rubio. Rubio - Zacatecas Mayor Moses started to discuss a proposed 150 acre sludge disposal site in Discussion the City of Azusa. However, further discussion was terminated by the following actions: prop.150 acre disp. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz to proceed with agenda items; thus site. (no action) limiting debate on the proposed sludge site. The City Attorney ruled that this motion was out of order. Moved by Councilwoman Avila to make a motion of privilege. Motion died for a lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Adjourn carried by roll call to adjourn. Councilwoman Avila and Mayor Moses dissenting. I TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8210 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2350 03/30/87 PAGE SEVEN