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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 1, 1987 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1, 1987 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Moses called the meeting to order, and led in the Call to order salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Community Services Director Guarrera Invocation in the absence of Reverend Larry Payne of the United Pentecostal Church. The Mayor requested a 'moment of silence' and dedicated the Moment of Council meeting in memory of Father Brennan of Manresa silence & mtg Retreat, who passed away the previous evening. dedicated to Fr. Brennan ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:. AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE I ALSO PRESENT Also Present 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, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mayor Moses presented a Proclamation to Mr. Luis Miranda Proclamation in appreciation for all his services to the senior citizens to L.Miranda of the City. Students from Azusa High School were in attendance at the Recognition meeting and were recognized by the Mayor. AHS students Dolores Lehman presented Certificates of Appreciation to the Crtfcates to Mayor and Councilmembers in appreciation for the new Senior Cncl fret Center. Seniors The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items.1 through 16 was Consent Cal approved by motion of Councilman Cook, seconded by appvd Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call vote. Item F-9 was explained further, but not removed from the Consent Calendar. 1. The Minutes of the regular meetings of May 4th and May Min appvd 18th, 1987, were approved as written. 2. Probationary appointment of Richard LaDow, Jr., to the Appt. R. La position of Meter Reader, effective June 2, 1987, was Dow, Jr. approved. The Mayor was authorized to execute an agreement with Agmt for pay General Telephone Company for a pay telephone to be phone @ Sr. located at the Senior Citizen Center. Center Claim v. City by Ben Hargis, for alleged false arrest, assault and battery, negligent infliction of emotional distress and intentional infliction of emotional distress, occurring March 20th through the 25th, 1987, was denied and referred to the City's Claims Administrator. Employee step increase and permanent recommendations were approved for the following: Pechey Alvarado Gomez Ramos Villasenor Skogh A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8241 COMMENDING RON CLARK FOR HIS SERVICES TO THE CITY. R. Clark A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8242 COMMENDING THE CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE FOR THE OUTSTANDING Centennial CELEBRATION OF THE CITY'S CENTENNIAL. Comm. Bid opening was held in the City Clerk's Office on May Bids reject - 21, 1987, for Project No. 730, construction of a 2.7 ed Proj 730 million gallon reservoir. Two bids were received from B.F.I. Constructors and Kiewit Pacific Company. As the bids exceeded the engineering estimate and funds budgeted for this project are not sufficient to cover the construction, all bids were rejected and staff was directed to re-examine the specifications and re - advertise for bids. Agreement for Dog License Canvass Program between the Dog Lic. City and East San Gabriel Valley Consortium was Canvass Agmt approved and its execution authorized. This agreement Consortium will provide canvassing of the City for the purpose of enforcing the dog license ordinance. It is anticipated that funds generated by the program will cover the initial costs of the canvassing program. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8243 SUPPORTING IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXISTING FREEWAY SYSTEM impvng free - BY CONSTRUCTION OF NEEDED NEW FREEWAYS. way system A RESOLUTION OF THE' CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8244 COMMENDING THE AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL BAND ON ITS Az Band ACHIEVEMENTS IN BAND COMPETITION. The Azusa High School Band received Sweepstakes Winner and Showmanship Winner at National City. Contract for a para -transit van was awarded to Creative Bid award fr Transportation System, Inc., lowest bidder, in the para -transit amount of $45,212.52 and its execution authorized. van - Crea- Three bids were opened in the City Clerk's Office on tive Trans. May 26, 1987, from: Creative Transportation Systems, System Inc., National Coach Corporation and A -Z Bus Sales, Inc. 13. Pavement Management System was accepted as the City's strategy for pavement repairs within the City. The Public Works/Engineering Divisions have worked with the Engineering firm of BSI, Inc., to develop the system. This is a systematic approach to maintaining the City's pavement infrastructure which consists of approximately 86 dual -lane miles of paved roadways. The system will identify specific pavement deficiencies, develop a ' procedure to prioritize maintenance needs, develop long and short range programs and identify levels. 14. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF JOHN L. GRIGOLLA, ET AL. AND AFFIRMING THE FINDING OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND ORDER TO ABATE THE NUISANCE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 947 WEST GLADSTONE STREET, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA (NUISANCE CASE NO. 87-129). /q Pavement Management System Res. #8245 denying pub nuis.appl 87-129 15. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8246 DENYING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL OF MARIA M. denying pub GRIGOLLA, ET AL. AND AFFIRMING THE FINDING OF A PUBLIC nuis.appi NUISANCE AND ORDER TO ABATE THE NUISANCE FOR THE 87-130 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 451 SOUTH ASPAN AVENUE, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA (NUISANCE CASE NO. 87-130). 16. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #'s warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: 8247 & 8248 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 Adj to CRA 7:45 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:00 P.M. Reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL No bus.IDA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord./Spec.Res Councilwoman Avila offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Odr. #2352 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.22.040, 19.24.040, 19.26.020, appvng Amend. 19.27.020, 19.28.020, 19.32.020, 19.34.030, 19.48.030 AND #156 19.48.070 RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL CENTERS (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 156). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Cook Ito waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2353 AMENDING SECTION 15.04.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE re: certifi- RELATING TO AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING CODE CONCERNING cates of CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY. occupancy '"06/01/87, i PAGE THREE C21 The City Attorney apprised Council that a typographical error existed in the Ordinance, i.e., Section 206 to be substituted for Section 207. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: ,AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2354 CHANGING THE ZONE OF PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 840-880 Zone change SOUTH VINCENT AVENUE FROM R3A (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO Z-258 R3C (MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z- 258). 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 adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - on the proposed use of General Revenue Sharing Funds for fiscal year beginning July 1, 1987 and ending June 30, 1988. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on May 22, 1987. Testimony was received from Director of Finance Craig Testimony was solicited from the public, but none received. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that staff prepare a report advising best uses for these funds in the current budget. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Ben Arrietta/La Tolteca Restaurant of condition #7 of conditional use permit, which states that a 3-1/2 foot wall 'be constructed on the southern property line for premises located at 321 N. Azusa Ave., Case No. C-442. 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 May 20, 1987, as well as the affidavit of posting said property on May 22, 1987. Testimony was received from Director of Community Development. Testimony was received from Tim Arrietta on behalf of his father, the applicant/appellant. .,I 06/01/87 PAGE FOUR Rdg waived Ord. adopted Sched. Items Pub Hrg Revenue Shar. Funds Hrg opened Testimony Hrg closed Rpt on best uses of funds Pub Hrg CUP C-442 La Tolteca Hrg opened Testimony M Testimony,was solicited from the public, but none received. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Hrg closed unanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and Appeal carried by roll call that appeal of condition #7 be granted granted further directing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Councilmen Cruz and Latta dissentin ,j . PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Frances B. Gonzales of application of Victor Z. Bracamontes, Jr., for a conditional use permit to allow construction of a second dwelling unit to an R2 parcel developed with an existing non -conforming residence, on the property located at 158 N. Dalton, Case No. C-445. COUNCILWOMAN AVILA REMOVED HERSELF FROM THE COUNCIL TABLE WITH REGARD TO THIS HEARING DUE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 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 May 20, 1987, as well as the affidavit of posting said property on May 22, 1987. The City Clerk, further, read into the record a letter of opposition to the conditional use permit he had received from Mr.& Mrs. Leonard Rodriguez. Pub Hrg CUP C-445 Bracamontes appld by F. Gonzales Avila lft Cncl - poss conflict Hrg opened Testimony was received from Director of Community Testimony Development. Testimony was received from appellant, Frances Gonzales, in pposition to a two story building at the location. Testimony was received from applicant, Victor Bracamontes, 0 who advised that two story buildings are permitted, however, the conditional use permit was needed due to a reduced side yard setback. Mr. Bill Simpson addressed the Council and stated that Mr. Bracomontes should not be penalized for a change in the law increasing side yard setbacks and that his conditional use permit should be granted. Testimony was then received from Soledad Rivera, opposing the two story construction. Testimony was received from applicant's daughters, Ofelia and Sara Bracamontes in favor of the conditional use permit. Testimony was received in opposition from Margaret Marquez, Rachel Sanchez, Rosa Maria Leyva, Mrs. Pete Padilla, and, again, Soledad Rivera. Testimony was received from Rose Shupe stating that the side yard was the issue, not the two story construction. he applicant and appellant addressed the Council, once gain, to rebut statements -made. oved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Hrg closed carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Councilwoman Avila abstaining. Moved by Councilman Latta that appeal be granted. Motion Grant appl died for the lack of a second. (died) Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz to Deny appl deny the appeal and uphold Planning Commission's decision in (failed) granting the conditional use permit. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: . j 06/01/87- PAGE FIVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call to re -open the Hearing and continue the matter to the meeting of June 15, 1987, directing staff to prepare report advising if sufficient ground coverage is 'available at the location to construct a one story building rather than a two story one. Councilman Latta dissenting and Councilwoman Avila abstaining. COUNCILWOMAN AVILA RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL TABLE AT THIS TIME. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION James Haygood addressed the Council requesting financial assistance for the Safe Rides Program for the Azusa Valley. After discussion regarding insurance liability on the part of the drivers and amount of money to assist the program, it was moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that staff report on monies available as well as liability insurance coverage and report to Council at the budget sessions. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that fees for use of the Civic Auditorium be waived on June 19, 1987 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:30 P.M., for an Eagle Court of Honor, Boy Scout Troop No. 401. a' Hrg reopened & cont. to 6/15 w/rpt on 1 -story bldg Avila re- turned Special Call None Pub.Prtc. Rpt on donation fr Safe Rides for Budget Sessions Aud. fees waived fr Eagle Court Rose Shupe addressed the Council requesting that 'no Req. signs parking' signs be placed on Azusa Avenue near the mobile near mobile home park as vehicles were receiving citations at that pk no pkng location and she felt that the citizens were unaware of said violations. Mr. Ray Fraijo addressed Council requesting clarification of the 72 hour parking Ordinance. His specific question was in relation to how far, how often, and method of moving vehicles prior to being towed in violation of the 72 hour parking ordinance. He was advised that the City of Azusa had an ordinance, however, that it was mandated by State Law and that the questions he had were not unusual as the interpretation of the Statute was vague. The Mayor requested that this item be placed on the Agenda for the June 15th meeting. 'Rachel Sanchez addressed the Council with complaint that her neighbors (two doors down) consistently changed the oil in their vehicle and let the oil seep down the street and cause all of the neighbors problems, and wondered what her course of action should be. She was advised to call the Police Department when this occurred. Discussion re 72 hr pkng ord. (to be on 6/15 agenda) Complaint of oil in streets R. Sanchez Ruth Petrin addressed the Council and stated that rather R. Petrin than the Police marking a vehicle for 72 hour parking, they PD shd check should observe the mileage on the speedometer and would then speedometer know whether or not the vehicle had been moved. for 72hr pkng 06/01/87 PAGE SIX a7 OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth.Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses that the Personnel Officer be allowed Pers.Off. to to address the Council in Closed Session. Motion died for address Cncl the lack of a.second. Closed Sess. (died) Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila that Chief of Police investigate new locations for placement of New location the Police Human Relations Office rather than their present POl.Hum.Rel. 'site, with consideration of the Foothill Shopping Center. (failed) 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 that citizens not be charged any fees No fees fr for researching information on expense reports, etc., of the expns rpts Mayor or any elected official. Motion died for the lack of (died) a second. Director of Utilities Hsu addressed the Council and reported Discussion on monies the City has been saving by purchasing economy utility energy and also advised that since May lst, there has been a rates 10% decrease in the electric rates which means that our rates are lower than Edison's for most of the City. He further stated that a detailed report would be forthcoming. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and Work w/rail- unanimously carried by roll call that the Chamber of road re: Commerce, Historical Landmark Commission and all facets of centennial the City work in conjunction with the Railroad in celebration of their centennial. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Recrtmnt for unanimously carried by roll call that the item regarding Cty Admin recruitment for a City Administrator be held until after the after Closed Closed Session. Sess AT THIS TIME, 9:35 P.M., THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED CRA & Cncl JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL. convnd jntly Councilman/Director Cook offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND Res. #8249 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO Closed Sess RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION ON JUNE 1, 1987 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (a). Moved by Councilman/Director Cook, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Moses to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council/Agency: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES 'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 9:37 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT Reconvened 11:18 P.M. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Accpt resign. unanimously carried by roll call to accept the resignation of L. Wood of City Administrator Lloyd Wood, effective immediately, waiving the 60 day notice requirement. 06/01/87 PAGE SEVEN E Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and J. Fuentes carried by roll call that Assistant City Administrator Julio apptd Interim Fuentes be appointed Interim City Administrator until the Cty Admin hiring of a permanent City Administrator is effected. Mayor Moses dissenting. Councilman Cook requested that Mr. Wood's compensation for Comp for consulting services be placed on the June 8th adjourned consltng svcs regular meeting Agenda. 6/8 agenda ' Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call that proposals from professional recruitment agencies be presented to Council for perusal at their first meeting in July. Moved by Councilman/Director Latta, seconded by Councilman/Director Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn the meeting to 6:30 P.M., MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1987, in the Civic Auditorium for the purpose of a Study Session on the CBD -1 site. After that is completed to recess to the Light and Water Conference Room for the purpose of interviewing applicants for various Boards and Commissions. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:28 P.M. I 'a"l-, /,/ Y -z CITY CL R 4z NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8250 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2355 06/01/87 PAGE EIGHT Proposals for recrtmnt 1st mtg in July Adj to 6/8/ 87 6:30PM