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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 4, 1988 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING I APRIL 41 1988 - 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. INVOCATION was given by Reverend James Barrand of the Concordia Lutheran Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Acting City Attorney Dolley, City Administrator Fuentes, Assistant City Administrator/Chief of Police Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Director of Community Services Guarrera, City Engineer Spindel, Consumer Services Manager Ali, City Librarian, Alaniz, Redevelopment Manager Steel, Redevelopment Project Analyst Katchen-Gall, Battalion Fire Chief Rayhawk, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL NONE Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial None The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 7 was Cons Cal approved by motion of Councilwoman Avila, seconded by appvd, F-1. Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call vote. as amended Item F-1 was approved as amended (1988 rather than 1987 in title). 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 1988, Min appvd were approved as amended. 2. Final Parcel Map No. 19362 located at the southwest Final Prcl corner of First Street and Motor Avenue, Reichhold Map 19362 Chemical, is a lot split into two parcels. The appvd purpose of the split is for the sale of one of the parcels. The map has been found to be in substantial conformance with the State Subdivision Map Act and the City's requirements. It was, therefore, approved and its recordation authorized. 3. Ms. Debbie Woodson, Administrative Clerk in the Human Lv of Abs Resources Office, was granted leave without pay from w/out pay March 25th through May 2nd, 1988, for medical reasons. D. Woodson She has exhausted all sick and vacation leaves. 4. Employee step increase recommendation was approved for Step Inc Joan Francone, Personnel Assistant/Officer, to step 4, J. Francone effective March 24, 1988. 1 1 5. Claim v. City by Phillip J. Lucero, on behalf of his Claim v. Cty minor son, Jesus Lucero, for alleged ridicule, shame Lucero and embarrassment caused by City of Azusa employees, occurring between November 6, 1987 to the present, was denied and referred to City's Claims Administrator. 6. Bid opening was held in the City Clerks Office on March 28, 1988, for the construction of a steel fabricated carport for the Light and Water Offices. No bids were received. Approval was given to solicit informal quotations for the carport and authorization to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. 7. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: 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 7:35 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:39 P.M. Informal quotes for carport @ L&W Office no bids received Res. #s 8401 & 8402 Warrants Adj to CRA 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. #2367 AMENDING SECTION 2.12.030 AND SECTION 2.12.040 RELATING TO Code Amend. OFFICERS AND NOTICE FOR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING No. 158 COMMISSION (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 158). Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilwoman Avila, Rdg waived and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta that Ord adopted Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilman Cruz offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord. #2368 AMENDING SECTIONS 19.48.030(1) AND 19.48.030(2) REGARDING Code Amend. PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY, TWO-FAMILY, 159 AND MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES (CODE AMENDMENT NO. 159). Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta, Rdg waived and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta that Ord adopted Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: 04/04/88 y (' PAGE TWO AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBFRS: NONE Mr. Ed Seidner addressed the proposed Urgency Ordinance regarding a moratorium on the construction of apartments and condominiums. He stated that he, as well as other contractors in the city, was in the process of plan check on a site in the city slated for construction in the near future, and that time and money was invested, and he was concerned that this moratorium could affect him. He was advised by the Director of Community Development as well as the City Attorney, that any projects that were in the process of plan check, etc., would not be affected by the moratorium, only new projects coming in after the adoption of the Urgency Ordinance. Mr. Art Morales addressed this item, stating that Mr. Seidner and the other contractors were aware that the proposed moratorium was being considered by the Council and that Council should set the effective date of the moratorium back to October of 1987. Councilman Latta then offered an Ordinance entitled: Mr. Seidner comments on Urg.Ord re: moratorium apts/condos Comments A. Morales AN ITERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Urg. Ord. CALIFORNIA, IMPOSING A MORATORIUM PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE #2369 OF LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS FOR ALL MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL moratorium USES WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA. apts/condos Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz, Rdg waived and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading. ,Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cruz that Ord adopted Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES COOK NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched. Items Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Crosswalk unanimously carried by roll call that a crosswalk be placed on Dalton on Dalton Avenue between the Senior Citizen Center and the @ Sr Cntr City Library. Mr. Murray Hirota addressed Council regarding the Fourth of M. Hirota July celebration of the Constitution Bicentennial Committee reqs for and requested assistance for that function. booths, etc. It was moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses for 4th of July Consti- and4 unanimously carried by roll call to authorize use of tution Bi - booths and electrical hook-ups and use of City Park for the centennial celebration; further that a part of Dalton Avenue be closed celebration and that all permit fees be waived. cff ouncilwoman Avila advised that this committee held their Volunteers eetings each Wednesday, at 7:00 P.M., in the Library needed to Auditorium, and that they welcomed all service organizations assist in and residents interested to join them, as much assistance 4th of July was needed to formulate this Fourth of July celebration. event Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and Use of plat - unanimously carried by roll call to approve request of the form for Foothill -Cerritos Plaza merchants for use of the City's event @ platform/stage and set up on April 23, 1988, for their "Getting Fthll/Cern. to Know Your Community" and "Grand Opening" event Plaza to be held on April 24, 1988. 04/04/88 PAGE THREE SPECIAL CALL ITEMS NONE UBLIC PARTTCIPATIO Mr. Richard Medina addressed the Council regarding the 'median islands that were presently being constructed on Foothill Blvd/Alosta Ave., and advised that he had noticed that there were turn-offs for several businesses except for the gas station and his business and requested that a turn- off be placed between the alley at Angeleno. Due to the fact that this item was not on the Agenda, it was consensus of Council to direct Mr. Medina's request to staff for consideration. Mr. Howard Kennedy addressed the Council regarding Proposition B on the ballot and wished to publicly thank many of the residents as well as the Mayor for supporting their committee's (ACTSAG) views on the Azusa Greens issue. Mr. Jim McDonald addressed the Council and stated that he was disappointed that the American Flag was not publicly displayed at the Senior Center as well as the various parks in the city, specifically stating that on Memorial Day the Flag should be displayed at Memorial Park. Again, due to the fact that this item was not on the Agenda, it was referred to the City Administrator for follow-up. Mrs. Rose Shupe addressed the Council stating that she was very proud of all the candidates seeking election and the manner in which they were conducting their campaigns. At this time, the Mayor welcomed students from Azusa High School, who were in attendance at the meeting. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Discussion was held regarding replacement or repair of Slauson Park Pool. Mayor Moses had received complaints that the pool was not operable during the swimming season. Director of Community Services, Guarrera, advised the Council of specific improvements that had been made, since 1982, to the pool as well as repairs that were scheduled within the year. He advised that the pool was in good operating order and that the pool had never been closed during the swimming season. All repairs were made during the off-season. He further stated that the pool was particularly well suited for holding lessons for youngsters. No action was taken on this item. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilwoman Avila that the paving of Palm Drive be referred to staff to incorporate h item in the budget. Motion failed by the following ote of the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COOK, LATTA ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor's Agenda item dealing with the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Casden Development Company was removed from the Agenda on advice of the City Attorney. 04/04/88 PAGE FOUR a Spec Call None Pub.Prtc. Comments R. Medina Fthll/Alosta island turn- offs Comments H. Kennedy Prop B Comments J. McDonald display of Amer.Flag Comments R. Shupe on cands. Welcome Az Hi stdnts 0th Bus/Cncl Discussion Slauson Pool Palm Drive paving to be incorporated in budget (failed) Casden item removed frm Agenda The Soldano Senior Village allegedly renting to children was Soldano Sr. discussed at length. There were many conflicting views Village reported by management and residents alike. complaints referred to It was, therefore, moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by staff Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to have staff research conditions and documents submitted by the developer on this project for report to Council. Discussion was Discussion was held regarding possible refurbishment of the Refurbishment Alosta Avenue railroad station as well as weed abatement. City of RR sta signs & st. Administrator advised that the station is under the weed & weed configuration abatement program and that the County would be abating the abatement Shopping Center problem. He also advised that he was in the process of being hazardous for motorists. contacting the railroad company regarding painting of the refrd to staf also advised that Mr. building, on the order of the trestle painting on Foothill R. Phipps address this Blvd., and if affordable, to include in the Capital req to speak Improvements Project. The Mayor suggested that oil and Solvent Company be Req Oil & contacted for donation of paint, as they had donated paint Solvent to for our anti -graffiti campaign; he further stated that donate paint possibly free labor could be secured for this project. The Soldano Senior Village allegedly renting to children was Soldano Sr. discussed at length. There were many conflicting views Village reported by management and residents alike. complaints referred to It was, therefore, moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by staff Councilman Cook and unanimously carried by roll call to have staff research conditions and documents submitted by the developer on this project for report to Council. Discussion was held regarding the "no left turn" signs onto No left turn Alosta Avenue from the Foothill Shopping Center causing signs & st. problems for the citizenry, as well as the configuration of configuration Fifth Street at the west end of the Foothill Shopping Center @ Fthll Cntr being hazardous for motorists. refrd to staf It was then moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call that staff be directed to investigate said problems and report to Council 'their findings. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and Bus covers unanimously carried by roll call to direct staff to proceed @ Hermitage with placing covers on bus benches in the vicinity of Park area Hermitage Park. Dicussion was held regarding no fault insurance initiative Insurance petition. Councilman Cruz advised that he had received Initiative literature on this subject from Senator Ed Davis as well as rfrd to other types of literature on various other proposals staff for relating to insurance premiums. He felt that there was a lot rpt of confusion and controversy regarding this subject. It was, therefore, consensus of the Council that this matter be referred to staff to properly assess all options available and how they relate to the specific issue. Councilman Cruz stated that he was very pleased with staff Pub Hrg to in expediting the holding of a public hearing on the issue be held by of defacing the Foothills. He advised that the meeting Ping Comm would be held at 7:30 P.M. on April 20, 1988, and that on hillside anyone interested in this issue should be at that meeting. defacement It was consensus of Council that staff contact the Los Tool for County Fire Department and ascertain type of tool curtailing 'Angeles they use for curtailing water flow on fire hydrants. wtr flow City Clerk Solis advised that he had received a letter from Ltr frm Azusa Rock with request that it be read into the record, Az Rock dealing with previous Agenda item of defacing the Foothills. Mayor Moses also advised that Mr. Rick Phipps wished to R. Phipps address this item. req to speak on defacmnt of Fthlls 04/04/88 PAGE FIVE 1 1 City Attorney advised that since a public hearing would be Advice from held before the Planning Commission on this issue, and Cty Atty ultimately their recommendations would be considered by the no one to City Council, that it would not be appropriate to allow any spk on said communications read into the record or anyone to speak on issue due to the matter. Further, that the opposition would not have an pub hrg opportunity to rebut any statements made at this time. The City Attorney advised that there was a need for a closed -session to discuss personnel matters. Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Cook and Closed Sess unanimously carried by roll call to recess to closed personnel session. matter TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 8:40 P.M. Recess to Closed Sess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:53 P.M. Reconvened Mr. Rick Phipps, again, requested that he be allowed to Req of R. speak on the hillside defacement matter; he stated that Phipps to Councilman Cruz' daughter was allowed to speak on this issue spk on Fthll at a previous meeting. The City Attorney apprised him, that defacemnt he understood that other residents had spoken on this issue issue at prior meetings, however, once the matter was referred to staff for public hearings, and that, in fact, a public Cty Atty hearing was scheduled by the Planning Commission on this ruled this matter for the evening of April 20th, that it was inappropo inappropriate for him to speak tonight; rather he should do so at the Planning Commission meeting of April 20th. Moved by Mayor Moses that Mr. Phipps be allowed to speak. Phipps be Motion died for the lack of a second. allowed to The City Attorney then apprised the public that the Council speak(died) had taken action during closed session to approve the Suspension suspension of Linda Casey for a period of ten (10) working L. Casey days. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Adjourn unanimously carried to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:56 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8403 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2370 -4- 04/04/88 PAGE SIX