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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 18, 1988 - CC (2)CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 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 and led in the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Berean Christian Center. ROLL CALL Reverend Stephen Gustin of the PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, COOK, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES ABSENT : COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Thorson, City Administrator Fuentes, Chief of Police/Assistant City Alministrator Wood, Director of Finance Craig, Director of Community Development Bruckner, Assistant Director of Community Services Day, City Librarian Alaniz, City Engineer Spindel, Redevelopment Manager Steel, Redevelopment Project Analyst Katchen-Gall, Consumer Services Manager Ali, City Treasurer Talley, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Lara. CEREMONIAL Call to order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Officer Steitz presented retiring Police dog, Baloo, to the Presentation Council and audience, and Officer Walters presented new Police dogs & Police dog, Kai. Ms. Rita Babcock honored the audience by musical tri - singing her rendition of "Bye Baloo - Hi Kai", to the tune bute by Rita of Stevie Wonder's "I just called to say I love you." Babcock The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 16 was approved by motion of Councilwoman Avila, seconded by Councilman Latta, and unanimously carried by roll call vote, with the exception of Ttems F-5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 15, which were considered under the SPECIAL CALL portion of the Agenda. 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 1988, were approved as written. The promotional appointment of Peter MacKay to the position of Transportation Coordinator, effective April 4, 1988, was approved. Cons Cal appvd, F-5, 6 7, 8, 9, & 15 Spec. Call Min appvd Promo appt P. MacKay 3. Resignation of Ms. Susan Fast, bus driver, effective Resign. S. April 16, 1988, was accepted. Fast 4. Employee step increase and permanent status Emp step inc. recommendations were approved for the following: perm. status NAME STATUS EFFECTIVE N. Dechant Step 4 04/16/88 R. Vasquez PermStat 04/05/88 C. Kunkler Step 3 04/14/88 1 5. 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call Special Call 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 10. The Community Development Department has prepared Specs for specifications for janitorial services for the janitorial following locations: Senior Center, Main City Hall and Svcs - out Auditorium, City hall West Wing, City Library, Light for bid and Water Offices and Memorial Park Recreation Center, Project No. 761-88. The specifications were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 11. Staff has completed preparation of plans and Plans & specs specifications for the installation of a new automatic sprinkler sprinkler system at Slauson Park, Project No. 764-88. system - out This project is funded by the park -in -lieu fees. The for bid plans and specifications were approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 12. Traconex Sales of Anaheim, has completed the Notice of ' installation of traffic signal controllers in existing Comp. traffic cabinets at eight locations. Staff has accepted signal con - the project as being completed to their satisfaction. trollers The project was approved and the Mayor authorized to Traconex execute the Notice of Completion; further the City Clerk was directed to have same recorded. 13. Caltrans has requested that the City administer the Specs for contract for sealing of cracks in San Gabriel Avenue sealing of from First Street to Sierra Madre Avenue. All costs cracks in including engineering, inspection and construction will San Gab. - be reimbursed to the City by Caltrans. The out for specifications for this project, No. 87-742, were bid approved and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids. 14. The City Treasurer's Financial Statement, showing a City Treas. balance of $11,372,297.12, as of March 31, 1988, was Fin. Stmnt received and filed. 15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Special Call 16. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of Res. #s 8404 warrants by the City were adopted and'entitled: & 8405 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 8:23 P.M. Reconvened 04/18/88 PAGE TWO 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 NONE (SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - on proposed uses for the City's final revenue sharing funds. Ord./Spec.Res None Sched. Items Pub Hrg Revenue Shrng Funds The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hrg opened hearing, published in the Azusa Herald on April 6, 1988. Finance Director Craig addressed this item stating that the funds were the last of the revenue sharing funds that the City would be receiving. He further apprised the Council that at the first public hearing held on March 7th, input from the public was received and requests made to use these funds for public maintenance work and primarily anti - graffiti. Appropriate budget transfers have been made for this use. Testimony was solicited from the audience, but none received. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Testimony Finance Dir. No other testimony Hrg closed 'Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and App budget unanimously carried by roll call that the City's final transfer for revenue sharing funds be used as outlined; further approving pub maint wrk budget transfer as specified, which sets up the appropriation. PUBLIC HEARING - on appeal of William and Marilyn Krieger to Pub Hrg legalize conversion of a commercial building into two C-88-3, V - residential units on the property located at 140-146 N. 88-41 Precise Azusa Avenue. Conditional Use Permit C-88-3, Variance Plan P-88-9 V-88-4 and Precise Plan P-88-9. Krieger 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 March 30, 1988, as well as the affidavit of proof of posting said property on April 8, 1988. Community Development pirector Bruckner addressed this item Testimony advising that the commercial building situated at the front Comm. Dev. of the property was constructed in 1954 and was utilized for Director commercial purposes until 1981. At that time, the property owner converted the building into two residential dwelling units without obtaining zoning approval or building permits. he Freeway service zone in which this property is located oes not permit residential uses. The residential building ocated at the rear of the property has been a legal nonconforming use since such uses were eliminated from the previous C2 zone in 1963. He, further, stated that the property has been maintained in fair to poor condition. Mr. William Krieger, appellant, addressed the Council and Testimony stated that the residential units were not substandard and W. Krieger that other residential dwellings are in the area. He also stated that the Planning Commission advised him that 04/18/88 PAGE THREE residential construction was not allowed in the Freeway Service Zone. Restaurants or motels were allowed. He, further, stated, that even if he wanted to build a restaurant he would not be allowed to do so, because the property was not large enough to afford proper parking. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council stating that residences should not be allowed in that area. The surrounding property owners do not want housing in that area. He further stated that it was a commercial use in the past and should stay commercial. Mr. David Feuer, Realtor, addressed the Council stating that he has a listing on some property that is two doors south of Mr. Krieger's property and he and the property owner, Mr. Gutierrez were at a hearing in the Building Department, this date, which dealt with the same issue. He asked if a trend were being established and whether the City had some use in mind for these particular properties. As Mr. Feuer's request was not an Agenda item, it was consensus of the Council that he be referred to staff for further information. Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to close the hearing. Testimony A. Morales Questions of D. Feuer rfrd to staff Hrg closed Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Latta and Appeal of unanimously carried by roll call to deny the appeal and W. Krieger direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary denied resolution. For clarification purposes, the City Attorney apprised Clarifica- Council that the two units in the front were the issue at tion by Cty hand; that the two rear units were a legal non -conforming Atty of use and amortized to the year 1991. Further, that appellant denial would have to bring these two units up to Building Code the office addition at Memorial Park, standards. addi- Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and Waive fees unanimously carried by roll call to waive the rental fees of for Woman's the Woman's Club on April 29, 1988, if the date was Club - Latino available, for use by the Latino Peace Officers' Association Peace Off. for a fund raising event. Assn. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Moses and Waive fees unanimously carried by roll call to waive the rental fees of Woman's Club the Woman's Club on June 9, 1988, if the date was available, Az Hi Mrchng for use by the Azusa High Marching Units Boosters, for their Boosters annual band banquet and awards dinner. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Mr. Art Morales questioned Agenda item dealing with plans Comments A. and specifications for an office addition at Memorial Park; Morales primarily what the office would be used for and who would be Memorial Pk housed there. office addi- tion & re - Assistant Director of Community Services Day responded to sponses by Mr. Morales' questions and advised that the offices would be staff used for staff members. The present staff office would be made into a staff work room for various projects to be used by full time and part time staff. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and Plans & specs unanimously carried by roll call to approve the plans and appvd for specifications for the office addition at Memorial Park, office addi- Project No. 758-88, and direct the City Clerk to advertise tion @ Mem'1 for bids. Pk 04/18/88 PAGE FOUR Mr. Art Morales questioned the item regarding the Durrell House remodeling and design. Since waiving of formal bidding procedures was requested he wondered if staff had a specific contractor in mind to do the work. Community Development Director Bruckner advised him that due to the sensitive nature of the refurbishing of the structure, compiling plans and specifications in order to go out to bid were difficult. Therefore, working with a contractor who has expertise in rehabilitating such structures would be more feasible. He further stated that quotations would be solicited from major contractors and that there was no particular contractor that staff would like to give this project to at this time. Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilwoman Avila and unanimously carried by roll call to waive formal bidding procedures pursuant to the Municipal Code and authorize soliciting informal quotations for a "design - build" agreement with a building contractor having expertise in remodeling older buildings. Mr. Art Morales addressed Agenda item relating to proposed resolution in support of Proposition 70, the Wildlife, Coastal and Park Land Bond Act. He questioned why only one park would be benefitted by funds generated from this proposition and also if these funds could be used for new construction or furniture. Assistant Director of Community Services Day responded that he could not answer Mr. Morales' question at this time. The proposition has not been approved and generally, when approved, criteria is developed after the fact. However, if the propostion were similar to other park grants, then .monies could only be used for development of parks not any buildings, etc. Councilman Latta then offered the resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT OF 1988. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilwoman Avila 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 addressed Agenda Item dealing with the agreement for the lease of 500 acre feet of water production rights from Owl Rock Products. Staff report stated that cost from Owl Rock is 10% less than would be charged for replacement water by the Watermaster. He wondered if this 10% savings would be passed on to the consumer. Consumer Services Manager Ali advised Mr. Morales that the need for this replacement water was due to the fact that the City has pumped more water than our water rights are. Therefore, we need to purchase additional water to meet our supply. Further, that consumers would not be receiving any savings, because, the City is paying a higher premium for this water. The 10% applies to the monies the City is saving by purchasing the water from Owl Rock Products rather than the Watermaster. 04/18/88 PAGE FIVE Comments A. Morales on Durrell House & responses by staff Frml bidding waived for "design - build" agmt Durrell House Comments A. Morales on Resolution of Support Prop 70 & responses by staff Res. #8403 supporting Prop. 70 Comments A. Morales re: 500 acre ft of wtr its & responses frm staff Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to approve agreement with Owl Rock Products for the lease of 500 acre feet of water production rights for fiscal year 1987-88, at a cost of $137.70 per acre foot; further authorizing execution of the agreement by the Mayor. Mayor Moses addressed Agenda item dealing with completed specifications for the landscape and sprinkler maintenance of various median islands throughout the City. He felt that 'this item should be addressed by the incoming new Council. It was, therefore, moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and unanimously carried by roll call to table this item to the meeting of May 2, 1988. Mr. Ronald Legault addressed Agenda item relating to the purchase of used detective vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Auction. He felt that the detective needed new vehicles rather than purchasing used ones. Police Chief Wood advised that costs prohibit the purchase of new vehicles and that they could possibly purchase three or four cars and one van for $35,000.00 using drug forfeiture funds rather than using general funds. Further, that the detective units were generally lower mileage cars than patrol units and that the cars would be thoroughly inspected for safety prior to being used. Agmt w/Owl Rock Products for water prod. rights Specs for landscape maint. tabled to 5/2 mtg Comments R. Legault on purchase of used detec- tive cars & responses by staff Discussion was held regarding looking into purchasing these used vehicles through the Marshal's Office as well as the Los Angeles auction. Councilwoman Avila suggested that possibly the community Poss. comm. would rally around and have fund raising events for the fund raiser purchase of new detective vehicles. She stated that this for Police was done in the past for the 4 x 4 vehicle and the Police equipment dog. Chief Wood responded that the beauty of purchasing these detective vehicles was that the funds were coming from drug forfeiture monies. However, he felt that if the community wished to contribute for surveillance equipment or other needed materials that the department would be very appreciative. It was then moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Mayor Veh purch Moses and unanimously carried by roll call to table this tabled to item to the meeting of May 2, 1988. 5/2 mtg PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Milton Van Dyke, addressed the Council regarding problems that he and the surrounding neighbors were experiencing due to carnivals being held at the Foothill Shopping Center. Besides the noise generated, he stated that their yards were filled with trash and debris and that block walls were used as restrooms. He felt that these functions should be banned within the the City limits. 'Moved by Mayor Moses, seconded by Councilman Latta and carried by roll call to refer the matter to staff for reconciliation. Councilman Cruz abstaining. Mr. Elmer Skeldon addressed the Council regarding problems he and his neighbors were experiencing due to fireworks. One year some fireworks landed on his roof and he had to hose down his roof to avert a fire. He stated that large number of children congregated on Twintree and left their trash and debris after expending the fireworks. He felt that they should be banned in the City, because they are dangerous. 04/18/88 PAGE SIX Pub.Prtc. M. Van Dyke disturbances caused by carnivals @ Fthll Cntr refrd to staff E. Skeldon probs with fireworks Mayor Moses advised that the primary reason the City allowed Sales allowed the sale of fireworks was that they were primarily sold by as fund rai- service clubs and charitable organizations who used these sers by orgs. funds for aiding the community. OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl It was consensus of Council that they be apprised of Updates on decisions and occurrences of the Youth Commission. Youth Comm. Discussion was held regarding the creation of a City Creation of Steering Commission, to be possibly comprised of citizens Steering Comm and staff members for input to the Council on development to be on 5/2 within the City. agenda Due to new Councilmembers being elected, it was consensus that this item be tabled to the May 2, 1988 meeting. Mayor Pro -tem Avila voiced her concerns about possible Concerns on apartments being erected just north of Albert's Cleaners on poss con - Dalton Avenue. She had asked staff for the Civic Center struction of Plan which encompasses the middle of the alley between Azusa propty in and Alameda to the middle of Dalton and Soldano. Her Civic Cntr concerns were that this type of construction was not in the Plan Civic Center Plan; further that the property owner was desirous of selling this parcel to the City. Councilman Cruz expressed his concerns, also, and stated that the City should purchase the property needed for the Civic Center Plan before the property is sold for other construction. Possibly a 'freeze' for that particular area. Further discussion was held on the proposed acquisition of Prop. acqui- property on Dalton through Proposition A funds or possible sition of grants. propty It was then moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Agenda item Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that an item be 5/2 mtg on placed on the May 2nd agenda dealing with a possible freeze poss propty of all property in the Civic Center Plan area. freeze @ Civ Discussion was held regarding architectural design of Cntr area developments in the City using the Spanish theme as a Spanish theme criteria. Also the palm tree to be considered as the City for all deve- tree. lopments It was consensus of Council that the Parks and Recreation Palm tree as Commission study the feasibility of the palm tree as a City Cty tree rfrd tree for report to Council. to Pks & Rec. City Administrator apprised Council that the downtown Comm. rehabilitation, which should commence sometime in June, Downtown re - would not be primarily using the Spanish motif. The hab not to be original integrity of the buildings and their natural beauty in Spanish in an art deco type of restoration would be done. theme 04/18/88 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilman Cook, seconded by Mayor Moses and Poss. ban on unanimously carried by roll call that this item be placed on fireworks to the May 2, 1988 Agenda to afford the service clubs and be on 5/2 various organizations to express their views on the possible agenda ' banning of the sale of fireworks in the City. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council, again, requesting Comments A. that he be allowed to inform the residents of Azusa that the Morales on new City officials would be installed to their respective reorganiza- offices on Tuesday, April 19, 1988, at 7:30 P.M. and invited tion mtg of all to be in attendance. 4/19 OTHER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth Bus/Cncl It was consensus of Council that they be apprised of Updates on decisions and occurrences of the Youth Commission. Youth Comm. Discussion was held regarding the creation of a City Creation of Steering Commission, to be possibly comprised of citizens Steering Comm and staff members for input to the Council on development to be on 5/2 within the City. agenda Due to new Councilmembers being elected, it was consensus that this item be tabled to the May 2, 1988 meeting. Mayor Pro -tem Avila voiced her concerns about possible Concerns on apartments being erected just north of Albert's Cleaners on poss con - Dalton Avenue. She had asked staff for the Civic Center struction of Plan which encompasses the middle of the alley between Azusa propty in and Alameda to the middle of Dalton and Soldano. Her Civic Cntr concerns were that this type of construction was not in the Plan Civic Center Plan; further that the property owner was desirous of selling this parcel to the City. Councilman Cruz expressed his concerns, also, and stated that the City should purchase the property needed for the Civic Center Plan before the property is sold for other construction. Possibly a 'freeze' for that particular area. Further discussion was held on the proposed acquisition of Prop. acqui- property on Dalton through Proposition A funds or possible sition of grants. propty It was then moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Mayor Agenda item Moses and unanimously carried by roll call that an item be 5/2 mtg on placed on the May 2nd agenda dealing with a possible freeze poss propty of all property in the Civic Center Plan area. freeze @ Civ Discussion was held regarding architectural design of Cntr area developments in the City using the Spanish theme as a Spanish theme criteria. Also the palm tree to be considered as the City for all deve- tree. lopments It was consensus of Council that the Parks and Recreation Palm tree as Commission study the feasibility of the palm tree as a City Cty tree rfrd tree for report to Council. to Pks & Rec. City Administrator apprised Council that the downtown Comm. rehabilitation, which should commence sometime in June, Downtown re - would not be primarily using the Spanish motif. The hab not to be original integrity of the buildings and their natural beauty in Spanish in an art deco type of restoration would be done. theme 04/18/88 PAGE SEVEN Community Development Director Bruckner apprised Council Deviating that the Planning Commission had requested that staff frm rigidity reevaluate the Spanish design theme, possibly opening it up of Spanish a little so as to allow some architectural variety in the theme - topic community, still adhering to the Spanish elements and theme, fr Ping Comm but not so rigidly that everything looks the same. He & Cncl mtg suggested that perhaps this topic could be discussed at one of the proposed meetings of Council and the Commission. Discussion was held regarding rules and regulations of Rules & Regs compliance for mobile home parks, dealing with size of of compliance mobile units to be placed in the park, parking spaces and mobile home areas for residents to park their recreational vehicles. It parks rfrd to was consensus of Council that this item be referred to staff staff for report and recommendations. Mayor requested information on the progress of enlarging the Progress rpt senior Citizen Center dance floor and was advised by the Senior Cntr City Administrator that they have identified funding for dance floor this project and that negotiations were in progress with the original contractor and work should be hopefully completed by June 30th of this year. Mayor Moses, also stated that he would like to say a few Statement of words: Mayor Moses "I would like to say to all the citizens of Azusa, that I am very grateful that they re-elected me. I've tried hard in the past and I'm going to try much harder now and I want to ask Mr. Cruz and Mr. Cook, to join in with the new Council, along with all of the citizens of the City of Azusa, and let's put everything together, all of our energy, and try to make a better Azusa than we live in today." 04/18/88 PAGE EIGHT Councilman Cruz requested to speak and he stated the Statement of following: outgoing Councilman "Ladies and Gentlemen: This is my last day in office. It Cruz has been a great pleasure serving my community, and you people. I was your Councilman for fourteen years, Planning Commissioner for ten years, plus, which gives me twenty-four years of service. I've always been proud of my City; I never said I'm ashamed of Azusa. Azusa is my home, I was born here and I always have been proud and will be proud of my City. I never denied my roots. My roots are Azusa. And, also, I would like to thank the people that helped me in this campaign; my friends, my family, and, also, would like to thank the voters that voted for me in the past, and those that voted in this last election. And I have no quarrels with anybody in this town. I love everybody in Azusa. I have no enemies at all. I like you all really. Believe me, I have no hard feelings toward nobody. So if you ever see me, just say hello Cruz, or Lucio, whatever you want to say, because I'm still part of you. And, also, I would like to congratulate the Mayor. I wish you success in the next two years Mayor. And the two newcomers, Mr. Naranjo, Mr. Stemrich, I wish then luck in their four years of office and with that I'll leave you now, and I thank you for your support in the past. God Bless Azusa!" Mayor Moses, also stated that he would like to say a few Statement of words: Mayor Moses "I would like to say to all the citizens of Azusa, that I am very grateful that they re-elected me. I've tried hard in the past and I'm going to try much harder now and I want to ask Mr. Cruz and Mr. Cook, to join in with the new Council, along with all of the citizens of the City of Azusa, and let's put everything together, all of our energy, and try to make a better Azusa than we live in today." 04/18/88 PAGE EIGHT City Administrator Fuentes announced that the Planning Notice of Commission would be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, Ping hrg on April 20, 1988, at 7:30 P.M., relating to possible Azusa Rock revocation of conditional use permit to quarry by Azusa Rock Company. Moved by Councilman Latta, seconded by Councilman Cook and Adjourn unanimously carried to adjourn. ' TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:42 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 8406 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2370 04/18/88 PAGE NINE