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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 8, 1987 - CC (4)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING I SEPTEMBER 8, 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 Father David Granadino of the Saint Invocation Frances of Rome Church. Father David presented Councilmembers with a book from Saint Frances of Rome Church, entitled "The Holy Father of California Southland" A memento of the Pope's visit. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'ALSO PRESENT Also Present City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Chief of Police Wood, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Utilities Hsu, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community services Guarrera, City Engineer Spindel, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen-Gall, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Acting Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 21 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilwoman Avila, seconded by appvd F-5, Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call 6, 7, 10, vote, . with the exception of Items F-5, 6, 71 10, 11, 18, 11, 18 & 19. and 19 which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL Special portion of the Agenda. Call 1 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, 1987 were approved as written. 2. Agreement between the School District and the Police Agmt. w/Schl Department, wherein the School District will fund 50% Dist./Schl. of an officer's time for the School Resource Officer Res.Off. Program was approved and its execution was authorized. 3. The resignation of Lynda Thompson, Police Clerk, Resignation effective September 5, 1987, was accepted. L. Thompson 4. The resignation of Sonja Hoffman, Police Clerk, Resignation effective August 28, 1987, was accepted. S. Hoffman 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM 8. Western Systems Power Pool Agreement, an experimental agreement to provide price flexibility to encourage and to increase efficient exchanges of capacity and energy, and to encourage efficient use of transmission facilit- ies among utilities in the Western States, was approved and its execution was authorized. 9. Employee step increase and permanent status recommendations were approved for the following: NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE P. Myers PermStat 09/04/87 J. Row Step 4 08/04/87 L. Hernandez Step 4 09/02/87 C. Taylorson Step 3 08/24/87 M. Orta Step 2 08/23/87 X. Torres Step 2 08/23/87 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call Spec Call Spec Call Agmts. WSPPA Step inc./ perm status Spec Call 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 12. Pay Telephone Agreement authorizing installation of two Pay Tele - special service pay telephones in the Police Department phone Agmts. jail and other future public telephone installation was Gen. Tel. approved, and the Mayor and/or City Administrator were 113. authorized to execute the contract. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIOL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8306 AUTHORIZING FUEL EFFICIENT TRAFFIC SIGNAL MANAGEMENT Fuel. Effnt. PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION. Traffic Sig. 14. Consideration of a resolution or plaque was approved. Resolution Commendation is to be presented to Deputy District commend. Attorney, Mr. Tim D. Hansen by a representative of the T. Hansen Board of Supervisors at the next Council Meeting. 15. Notice of Completion for Project No. 731, Slurry Seal Notice of Program on various streets throughout the City was Completion approved. The Mayor was authorized to execute the Proj. # 731 Notice of Completion and the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 16. City Treasurer's Financial Statement showing a balance Treasurers' of $9,778,917.73, as of July 31, 1987, was received Fin.Stmt. and filed. 17. Letter Agreement with Don J. Neal, C.P.A., to provide Ltr. Agmt. auditing and accounting services during the 1987-88 D.J. Neal Fiscal year was approved and the Finance Director was authorized to execute the Agreement. 18. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 19. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 20. The purchase of,one 3/4 ton F-350 truck with service Purchase body for use by the Light and Water Department was 3/4 ton approved and the City Clerk was directed to advertise truck for bids. 09/08/87 PAGE TWO 21. Three separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #s warrants by the City for fiscal year 1987-88 were 8308, 8309 adopted, entitled: & 8310. 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. HE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT Adj to CRA •43 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:59 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 Councilman Cook offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 3.08 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT RELATES TO THE FEES AND CHARGES FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta, unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce. ICHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed amendment to the Municipal Code, Amendment No. 155 - revised development standards for apartments. The Mayor declared the Hearing re -opened. Testimony was received from Jim Van Horne representing Johnny Johnson, in favor of Code Amendment No. 155. Testimony was received from the Director of Community Development, Roy Bruckner. Testimony was received from Ron Jergenson, a developer in favor of Code Amendment No. 155. Testimony was received from Ed Seidner, a developer in favor of Code Amendment. Testimony was received from Harry Stemrich against Code Amendment No. 155. ved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman^Cook and animously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call to adopt staff's recommendation to certify the Negative Declaration, adopt Code Amendment No. 155 as recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 2474, and order that the moratorium on new multi -family construction in the central area of Azusa be lifted on the date upon which Code Amendment No. 155 becomes effective, further to instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Mayor Moses dissenting. 09/08/87 PAGE THREE Ord./Spec.Res 1st rdg Ord re: Fees & Chrgs for Muni.Svs. Sched. Items Cont. s Pub. Hrg. Code Amend. No. 155 Hrg reopened Testimony from staff, public. Hrg closed Adopt Code Amend. 155 Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses and Continue carried by roll call to continue moratorium in the central Moratorium part of the City, further to conduct a survey of the to conduct residents in the affected area bounded by Foothill Blvd., survey of San Gabriel, First Street and Pasadena, to see if they would residents want their zone changed. Councilman Cook dissenting. Moved by Counciman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Cook and Conduct unanimously carried by roll call that staff be instructed to Survey prop. send out a questionaire to property owners in the central owners. part of the City inquiring whether they wish to be zoned R-1 or R-3, further that this be accomplished within thirty (30) days. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of Jose E. Rodriguez requesting a Pub. Hrg. conditional use permit to legalize a second dwelling unit J.E. Rodri- added to a nonconforming residence on an Rlc parcel, and guez requesting a variance to legalize a second dwelling unit in C-449, V-941 a Rlc zone with reduced lot size, unit size, rear yard and P-2445. building setbacks and garage spaces, and precise plan of design on the property located at 1049 W. Third St., C-449, V-941 and P-2445. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg. Open. the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 19, 1987. The City Clerk read communication from attorney for Jose E. Rodriguez, Mr. Henry Barbosa which requested a continuance to September 21, 1987, because he was sent no notice of tonight's Council Agenda and because he recently assumed the position of City Attorney of Linwood and Tuesdays conflict with his calendar on such short notice. tunanimously oved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call to continue the Public Hearing to Monday, September 21, 1987, at 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - on application of David DeLaZerda requesting a zone change to rezone property from CBD to M1 to legalize existing automotive repair business; General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from CBD to L1 to conform with requested zone change, and precise plan of design on the property located at 809 N. Azusa., 2- 260, CPA -87-2 and P-2490. Communica- tion frm Applicants Atty. Cont. Hrg. to 9/21/87 Pub. Hrg. D. DeLaZerda Z-260, GPA - 87 -2 & P-2490 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read Hrg opened the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on August 26, 1987. Testimony was received from Director of Community Testimony Development, Roy Bruckner. from Staff, Appellant & Testimony was received from applicant, David DeLaZerda. Public Testimony was received from Richard Medina in favor of the applicant. oved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Avila and Hrg closed nanimously carried by roll call to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilman Latta to adopt staff's recommendation to Deny GPA, deny General Plan Amendment No. 87-2, deny Zone Change Case Z-260 & No. Z-260, and deny Precise Plan of Design No. P-2490. P2490 Motion died for lack of a second. (died) Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Moses and Hrg cont. unanimously carried by roll call to continue Hearing for 60 for 60 days days so that staff could negotiate with Mr. David DeLaZerda. 09/08/87 PAGE FOUR 1 Assistant Fire Chief Ronald W. Jones addressed Council and responded to inquiries with regard to response time to emergencies by County Fire units. He spoke at length about possible causes for people to think there was inordinate time for response. He cited instances where wrong areas were given, and vague directions provided by Azusa Police. Chief Wood responded refuting the Fire Chiefs views. Mr. Don Clark representing the Azusa Chamber of Commerce addressed Council requesting a resolution designating specific recognition for AT & SF Celebration of Centennial. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to prepare a resolution in celebration of AT & SF Centennial. Asst. Fire Chief Jones Response time to Emergencies D. Clark request Res. AT & SF Centennial Celebration The City Attorney apprised Council of his study regarding City Attny. the City's dangerous animal ordinance. He stated that the Rpt on City's ordinance compared favorably in its coverage to Dangerous other dangerous animal ordinances and is stronger than the Animal Ord. ordinances of most cities. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mr. Art Morales addressed the Agenda item dealing with ballot qualification of initiative measure to be placed on the next regularly scheduled Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 12, 1988. He asked technical questions about the impact which would result if opposing ballot measures were passed. The City Attorney said that would be a matter for litigation and would be settled in a court of law. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call to confirm the findings that the Initiative Petition as submitted by the Action to Save Azusa Greens has been qualified by the Registrar - Recorder's Office and further to direct the City Clerk to place the Measure on the next regularly scheduled Municipal Election on April 12, 1988. Elizabeth Wertz addressed Agenda item dealing with resolution ordering the canvass of the Special Municipal Election. Her concern was the use of Azusa Greens Country Club as a polling place. The City Clerk apprised her that it was the best place for a polling place citing adequate parking and a central place in the area, further with no complaints in the past. The City Attorney noted there is a law stating electioneering is not permitted within a certain distance from a polling place. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL 'ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1987, BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz 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 09/08/87 PAGE FIVE Special Call A. Morales comments re: Ballot Measure 4/12/88 E. Wertz comments re: Special Elect. 10/6/87 Res.#8303 Canvass of Spec.Muni. Elect. 10/6/87 1 Mr. Mark Sheldon of PSL Press addressed item proclaiming September 17, 1987, as Constitution Day in the City. He requested permission to hold a flag raising ceremony in front of City Hall on September 17, 1987, at 9:00 A.M. to commemorate the signing of the Constitution. He also invited the City Council, staff, employees and the general public to attend an old fashion steak bar-b-que to be held at Azusa -San Gabriel Ghost Town from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by 'roll call that permission be granted to Mark Sheldon for use of the flag pole in front of City Hall for a flag raising ceremony. City Attorney noted that action on this non -agenda item was allowed pursuant to the Brown Act as the need arose after the posting of the Agenda and action was required to be taken prior to the next Council Meeting because of the date constraints. Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: M. Sheldon request Flag Raising Ceremony A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF, THE CITY OF AZUSA Res.#8304 PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 17, 1987, AS CONSTITUTION DAY IN THE Constitution CITY OF AZUSA. Day Moved 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 Mr. Morales questioned item regarding the purchase of four A. Morales transformers in the Light Department. comments re: Purchase Mr. Joe Hsu, Director of Utilities, assured Mr. Morales that transformers there was a need for these transformers in the Light Department, and for further information regarding location of transformers and quotes he could contact him at a later date. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Purchase unanimously carried by roll call to waive formal bidding Transformers procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorize the Wesco Inc. purchase of four transformers from Wesco Inc., for a total amount of $9,085.52 including sales tax. Mayor Moses and Councilwoman Avila questioned item regarding Questions revised resolution making certain technical corrections to revised res. resolution No. 8269, Non -Represented Classified and Non - Classified Employees and Elected and Appointed Officials of the City of Azusa effective June 28, 1987. Following a long and heated discussion regarding this item Motion to the Mayor made a motion, seconded by Councilwoman Avila that table. the item be tabled and referred to a study session. Failed. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Latta offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8305 REGARDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED AND NON -CLASSIFIED Non -Class. EMPLOYEES; AND ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY Non -Rep., OF AZUSA EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 1987. Elected & Appoint. Officials 09/08/87 PAGE SIX 1 P, Moved 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: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and Spec. Audit unanimously carried by roll call to award the project of Travel Exp. Special Audit on Travel Expenses to Conrad and Associates Conrad & in the amount of $15,150.00, to conduct a four (4) year Associates audit. 4 years Discussion was held regarding proposed contract with City Contract w/ Administrator, Julio Fuentes. City Admin. J. Fuentes Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Appvd. 4 yrs carried by roll call to extend contract to four years instead of the proposed two years and adopt. Mayor Moses and Councilwoman Avila dissenting. Councilman Cook offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8307 APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED, "EMPLOYMENT Agmt. J. AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF AZUSA AND JULIO FUENTES" DATED AS Fuentes OF SEPTEMBER 8, 1987. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, CRUZ, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER3: NONE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and Scout unanimously carried by roll call that request of Boy Scouts Membership of America, Valle Del Sol District, to hold a Scout Day - City Membership Day at City Park on September 26, 1987, from Park 9/26/87 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. be approved. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Use of City carried by roll call that request of Scott Stone to use City parking lot Hall parking lot for a car wash to generate funds for Motors MAC against Crime (MAC), be denied. Councilman Cruz abstaining. denied Mr. Louis Brutacao addressed Council as a representative of Manresa Retreat House and asked that a staff member accompany him to the upcoming LAFCO meeting in order to lend support for the present proposed extension of Citrus Avenue to Sierra Madre. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried by roll call that two members of staff attend LAFCO meeting on September 9, 1987 at 9:00 A.M. as requested. City Attorney noted that it was proper to bring item before Council because there was no knowledge of it at the time of the printed agenda. Further since the next LAFCO meeting is before the next Council Meeting there is a pressing need for action on it at this time, otherwise the projected alignment of Citrus extention might be changed and cause problems for Manresa Retreat property. 09/08/87 PAGE SEVEN Request Manresa Retreat attend Mtg. LAFCO Q Ms. Jennie Hernandez addressed Council regarding placement J. Hernandez of a reservoir at Pioneer Park. She was much against the comments proposed relocation, stating it would destroy what is a opposing beautiful neighborhood park. She then distributed a reservoir petition signed by area residents to the City Council. Pioneer Pk. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and ' carried by roll call to extend five minute public participation for three minutes to Ms. Hernandez. Councilman Cook and Councilman Cruz dissenting. R. Luevanos Ms. Rosario Luevanos also addressed Council opposing comments placement of a reservoir at Pioneer Park. Pioneer Pk. 1 Mr. Howard Kennedy addressed Council; he spoke in general H. Kennedy opposition to the Azusa Greens rezoning measure scheduled comments for Special Election October 6, 1987. when he exceeded the measures maximum time allowed, Mayor Moses made a motion to extend Spec Elect the time, motion died for lack of a second. 10/6/87 OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth.Bus/Cncl Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cruz and Ltrs to uninimously carried by roll call that staff send letters to Legislators our Assemblyman, representatives in Sacraments and Caltrans strongly requesting better maintenance of our offramps on the 210 freeway and the landscape in general. Moved by Mayor Moses that staff inspect the quality of Quality of street repairs before final payment is made to contractors street who do work in the City. Motion died for lack of a second. repairs Moved by Mayor Moses to consider the creation of a Beautification Committee. Motion died for the lack of a second. Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Mayor Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that staff communicate with a group that is possibly forming a Beautification Committee and report back to the Council on their progress. Mayor Moses, in his discussion regarding the impact the Raiders would have in the Redevelopment area, suggested that a hold be put on any plans in the area pending whatever results are caused by the move. He then made a motion that all planning for the West End Redevelopment area be postponed. Motion died for the lack of a second. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Cruz and unanimously carried to adjourn to City of Duarte Civic Center, on September 15, 1987, at 8:00 P.M., to attend a meeting between the Councilmembers of the City of Duarte and the Councilmembers of the City of Irwindale to discuss issues involving the Raiders' relocation to Irwindale. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:50 P.M. L — ITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8311 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2357 09/08/87 PAGE EIGHT Creation Beauti- fication Comm. Refer to staff Impact of Raiders' relocation to Irwin. Adjourn to Duarte Civic Cntr,9/15/87 8:00 P.M.