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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 15, 1987 - CC1 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 51 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 salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Hattabaugh of the Azusa Tabernacle. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Chief of Police Wood, Director of Utilities Hsu, Director of Finance 'Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Librarian Alaniz, Redevelopment Project Analysts Steel and Katchen-Gall, Superintendent of Parks/Public Works DeLoach, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Administrative Clerk Murillo. CEREMONIAL Mayor Moses read a letter from Azusa Pipe commending Tina Katchen-Gall for her efforts in coordinating a meeting with the' property owners of the West End Redevelopment Project Area. Ms. Charlotte Syverstad, Co -chairperson of the Golden Ball addressed the Council regarding the First Annual Golden Ball to be held at the Senior Center on October 9th. She wanted to clarify the fact that though it was being held at the Senior Center, it was not just for senior citizens. This ball has been sanctioned by the Golden Days.Committee as one of the "dressy" affairs with hopes that it might continue throughout the years. Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Ltr Commend T. Katchen- Gall Golden Ball for all res. not just for Sr citizens 'The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 17 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilman Latta, seconded by appvd Councilman Cruz, and unanimously carried by roll call vote. 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of September 21, 1987, Min appvd were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8315 PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 25-31, 1987, AS "RED Red Ribbon RIBBON WEEK." Week The resolution requests that all residents take part in demonstrating their commitment for a drug free society by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign. 3. Appointment of Rosa Vasquez to the position of Bus Appt. R. Driver, effective October 5, 1987, was approved, Vasquez contingent upon successful completion of a physical examination. ' 4. Promotional appointment of Peter MacKay to Promo appt Transportation Dispatcher, effective October 5, 1987, P. MacKay was approved. �1 I� 1 5. Terra -Cal Construction, Inc., has completed the Notice of Landscape and Irrigation improvements of the Azusa Comp. Proj Avenue medians in compliance with all specifications 87-697 and conditions of the contract documents. Project No. 87-697. The project was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the Notice of Completion and the City Clerk directed to have same recorded. 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8316 DESIGNATING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1987, AS RAILWAY Railway Cent. CENTENNIAL CHIEF DAY. Chief Day 7. Employee step increase was approved for A. Contreras, Emp step Step three, effective October 1, 1987. increase 8. The City has participated in the Urban County's Block CDBG Pgm Grant Program since 1974. The program is administered extension through the County's Community Development Commission. The City's current contract is due to expire June 30, 1988; therefore a resolution extending the contract to June 1991 was approved and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8317 APPROVING THE THREE YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE appvng CDBG COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT agmt BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT. 9. The Community Development Department completed the plans and specifications for median island improvements on Foothill Blvd., and Alosta Ave., from Barranca to Todd. Staff worked with Cal Trans on the necessary FAU approval requirements, Project No. 87-695. The plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids upon written receipt of the project approval from the State. 10. The Community Development Department completed plans and specifications for the construction of a block wall foundation on the Durrell House, located at the north end of City Park, Project No. 726-87. This project is part of the Civic Center Park Renovation Project. The plans and specifictions were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 11. The City has had an agreement with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District for the use of their Azusa Water Reclamation site adjacent to Zacatecas Park. The lease has expired• and the Sanitation District is agreeable to renew the lease to February 8, 1988, while a longer lease is explored. Lease renewal was approved and its execution authorized. 10/05/87 PAGE TWO Plans & specs Proj 87-695 Plans & specs Proj 726-87 Agmt w/San Dist 12. In Fiscal Year 1986-87, the County of Los Angeles Maint.Agmt authorized the purchase of a micro -computer for use in micro-comptr the City's Senior and Transportation Programs, and is @ Sr.Cntr presently operating in the new Senior Center. A maintenance agreement with Honeywell -Bull was part of the sale and as such was approved and its execution authorized. 13. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. #8318 ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF SENIOR PLANNER AND new class. ESTABLISHING A SALARY THEREFOR. Sr.Planner This resolution establishes the positon of Senior Planner thereby replacing the position of Associate City Planner and includes more duties and responsibilities. 14. A change order in the amount of $26,900.00 was approved Change order for the water line project and its execution water line authorized. It was discovered during the pre- project construction meeting that Williams Supply, low bidder, bid the water line project on the basis of reconnecting existing services rather than installing new services, which were originally intended. Despite the added costs, Williams Supply Company is still the lowest bidder. 15. Contract for one.3/4 ton F-350 truck with service body Bid award for use in the Light and Water Office was awarded to Foulger Ford Foulger Ford, low bidder, in the amount of $13,356.75, 3/4 ton and its execution authorized. Bids were opened in the truck City Clerk's Office on September 28, 1987, from Foulger Ford and E1 Monte Ford. 16. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. #8319 CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING RULES OF ORDER FOR THE CONDUCT OF rules of ' CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. order Cncl meetings This resolution incorporates Council directive that Council meetings be held at 7:30 P.M. throughout the year. 17. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #s 8320 warrants by the City were approved and entitled: & 8321 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 7:42 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:03 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 Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2358 REVISING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR APARTMENTS. Amend. #155 10/05/87 PAGE THREE Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Counciman Cook 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 Councilwoman Avila offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA GRANTING A VARIANCE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN TO JOSE E. RODRIGUEZ FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1049 WEST THIRD STREET (VARIANCE CASE NUMBER V-941, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NUMBER C-449 AND PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN NUMBER P-2445). Moved by Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Cruz to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED ITEM - Report on the water reservoir at Dalton and Sierra Madre Avenue, with alternative sites and estimated costs. Res. #8322 grntng Var. CUP, Precise Plan (Rodriguez) Sched. Items Cont.Item Reservoir Due to possible conflict on interests, Mayor Moses and Moses & Councilman Cruz left the Council table and sat in the Cruz lft audience during the proceedings. Cncl table Mayor Pro -tem Avila chaired this item. Director of Utilities addressed the Council and advised that a letter has been circulating around the City stating that the planned reservoir was for the proposed development at the Azusa Greens Golf Course and wanted to state, for the record, that this allegation was erroneous. The reservoir is necessary to furnish water for the residents and commercial buildings south of Foothill Boulevard. He stated further that the the new reservoir needs to be near Reservoir No. 1 to save costs on piping and for compatibility and that the reservoir would be underground. Discussion held between Council and staff members regarding displacement of trees at Pioneer Park and also recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Harry Hoke, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, addressed the Council advising that he had visited the Torrance reservoir site and found it to be very satisfactory. The park was completely useable and had he not been advised that a reservoir was underground, he would not have known it. He stated that the Commission was in favor of placing the reservoir underground at Pioneer Park and very few trees would have to be removed. He further stated that the property at Sierra Madre originally purchased for the reservoir site could be made into an additional park. Avila to chair Staff rpt on need for reservoir Comments by Comm. Hoke Lengthy discussions ensued between Council and staff, and it Appv Alt. was then moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman No. 1 Latta that Alternative 1 be approved directing staff to (failed) prepare the necessary documents. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: 10/05/87 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila Appv Alt. that Alternative 4 be approved, even though it was not No. 4 frugal, and entailed purchasing property at 215 Sierra (failed) Madre. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, AVILA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: LATTA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Further discussion ensued, and the Director of Utilities stated that the reservoir was desperately needed and needed Council direction; further, that time was of the essence. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Cont item unanimously carried by roll call that matter be deferred to to 10/13/87 study session of October 13, 1987, at 7:45 P.M. Mayor Moses and Councilman Cruz abstaining. MAYOR MOSES AND COUNCILMAN CRUZ RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL Moses & Cruz TABLE. returned SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call NONE None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub.Prtc. In view of the fact that a great number of people had 1 spokesprsn requested to speak on the ballot issue concerning the Azusa frm ea side Greens Golf Course, it was moved by Councilman Cook, to address seconded by Councilman Cruz and carried by roll call that Cncl on one member from each group be designated as the speaker to Ballot Meas. address Council on the matter. Councilman Latta dissenting and Mayor Moses abstaining. Mayor Moses and Councilman Cruz left the Council table to Moses & Cruz sit in the audience as private citizens during this left Cncl discussion. table City Attorney cautioned the Council regarding speaking as Advice of private citizens on the ballot measures, that in the event Cty Atty the matter would be brought to the Council at a future date and that action would have to be taken by them, that they not prejudice themselves at this time. Mayor Pro -tem Avila chaired the Public Participation portion Avila to of the Agenda. chair 10/05/87 PAGE FIVE Mr. Howard Kennedy addressed the Council in opposition to the motion allowing one spokesperson for each side to voice Comments H. Kennedy their opinions on the ballot measure. He stated that in against 1 prior weeks the Council allowed 6 to 1 to speak in favor of spokesprsn Proposition A and wanted equal rights for the opposition. only spkng Mrs. Gayle Avakian then approached the Council and stated G. Avakian that she was going to speak and that she would not leave askd not to unless forcibly taken by the Police. She subsequently did speak & be sit down, without incident. seated 10/05/87 PAGE FIVE Mayor Pro -tem Avila requested that the Council recess for Req for 5 five minutes to possibly discuss the situation, however the min recess City Attorney advised that this would not be appropriate. not in order Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta Rescind prior to rescind prior action regarding one spokesperson for each action side and to reinstate the 30 minute rule for public (failed) participation. Motion failed by the following vote of the Council: 'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, LATTA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, MOSES Councilman Cruz was asked to return to the Council table and Req Cruz to vote on this issue since he had previously voted on the vote on prior action limiting one spokesperson for each side. He motion then returned to the Council table and the vote remained the & still same. The City Attorney then advised that the motion made failed allowing one spokesperson per side stands. Mayor Pro -tem Avila then advised the public that those Othrs to citizens wishing to address Council on other matters than speak 1st the Azusa Greens would be allowed to speak first. Councilman Latta requested advice from the City Attorney Advice frm relating to extending time and limiting time for public Cty Atty participation pursuant to resolution adopting rules of order for the conduct of City Council meetings, and the City Attorney responded in kind. Mr. Ron Legault addressed the Council stating that he had a complaint of police harassment and requested that it cease. Mr. Eugene Moses addressed the Council and stated that Councilman Cruz had voted on prior issues relating to the reservoir and he felt that he should have abstained from the proceedings. The City Attorney apprised Mr. Moses that prior to last Council meeting he was unaware that Mr. Cruz owned property in the area and now that he knew, had advised Mr. Cruz to abstain on the issue and as evidenced tonight, Mr. Cruz complied. Much dissension and discussion in the audience then ensued. Mayor Pro -tem Avila requested that order be maintained. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call that prior action limiting one spokesperson per side be rescinded and that those people who had submitted cards to speak be allowed to address the Council and speak for a maximum of five minutes. Mayor Moses and Councilman Cruz abstaining. Comments R. Legault Comments E. Moses on the reservoir Req for order Rescind prior motion & allow public to speak for 5 min. max. (w/cards) Mayor Pro -tem Avila then advised the audience to discuss the Admonition Azusa Greens issue in an orderly manner and without emotion; by Mayor further apprising the Council to listen to the comments pro -tem without comment or interruption. Avila Mr. Richard Phipps addressed the Council stating his Comments pposition to Propositions A and B and further stated that R. Phipps 'r. Johnson promised the City years ago that he had no plans o develop the golf course and that it would so remain in Mr. Mrs. Beth Phipps addressed the Council in opposition to the Comments development at the golf course stating that the lots would B. Phipps be sub -standard and not beneficial to the City; further that studies have shown that developments of this size are very costly to cities, because of the need to build additional schools and other services necessary to accommodate the additional residents; further stating that public streets would be highly congested. 10/05/87 PAGE SIX Mr. Howard Kennedy addressed the Council voicing his Comments opposition to both Propositions, further stating that he and H. Kennedy his committee were not paid, but volunteers, which was not the case of the proponents for passage of the measures. He stated that the golf course was part of the community recreation facilities necessary to the City and that development of homes and apartments was not in the best interest of the City as the City, now, has too many apartments that are vacant. He felt that Mr. Johnson, who he stated does not live in the City, had monetary interests only. Mrs. Gayle Avakian addressed the Council stating that the Comments golf course is one of the most beautiful in the valley and G. Avakian that our city was more valuable because of its existence and that it should remain as a golf course. Mrs. Jan Stoddard addressed the Council stating that she was Comments appalled by the propaganda literature being circulated to J. Stoddard the residents by the proponents of propositions A and B by paid political promoters. She stated that their committee consisted of volunteers and they were concerned with the quality of life in Azusa and the problems that would be incurred if the development of the golf course were permitted. Mr. Eugene Moses addressed the Council advising that he Comments owned 2 and 1/2 acres of land near the golf course and, as E. Moses such, could not morally or ethically vote on this issue as a member of the City Council. He stated that if the golf course ceased operation the City could possibly purchase it by eminent domain. He went on to state the issue was of great importance and asked that all citizens go out and vote and think before they do so. 'MAYOR MOSES AND COUNCILMAN CRUZ RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL Moses & Cruz TABLE. returned OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL OthBus/Cncl NONE None Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Recess to unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session Closed Sess for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. 10/05/87 PAGE SEVEN Mr. Howard Olsen addressed the Council stating that the golf Comments course was built as a buffer to the quarrying operation and H. Olsen that quarrying would not cease until 1991 and felt that this proposed development request of Mr. Johnson's was premature. Mrs. Elizabeth Wertz addressed the Council stating that the Comments proposed development would crowd the schools and that the E. Wertz children of Azusa would have no adequate recreational facilities. 'Mr. Jim Van Horn addressed the Council stating that he was a Johnson that he would Comments J. Van Horn paid political consultant for Mr. and like to respond to some of the allegations made. He stated that the golf course was a public course and was to remain that way as long as the rock operation existed and that it could not become a private golf course; and that it was originally built as a buffer for the rock operation, and when that ceased, the golf course would cease, whether or not proposition A passed or failed. He further stated that the proposed development would be beneficial and an asset to the City; also advising that Johnny Johnson did, in fact, live in the City of Azusa and has been a resident for 25 years. Mr. Eugene Moses addressed the Council advising that he Comments owned 2 and 1/2 acres of land near the golf course and, as E. Moses such, could not morally or ethically vote on this issue as a member of the City Council. He stated that if the golf course ceased operation the City could possibly purchase it by eminent domain. He went on to state the issue was of great importance and asked that all citizens go out and vote and think before they do so. 'MAYOR MOSES AND COUNCILMAN CRUZ RETURNED TO THE COUNCIL Moses & Cruz TABLE. returned OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL OthBus/Cncl NONE None Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Recess to unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session Closed Sess for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. 10/05/87 PAGE SEVEN TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:45 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:55 P.M. Reconvened The City Attorney announced that the Council had taken an Announcement action to approve the demotion of Robert Ramos by a four to demotion of one vote. R. Ramos Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and Adj to 10/13/ unanimously carried to adjourn to Tuesday, October 13, 1987, 87 @ 7:45 PM at 7:45 P.M. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:56 P.M. 'NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8323 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2359 10/05/87 PAGE EIGHT