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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 6, 1995 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995 - 7:30 P.M. the City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time the Civic Auditorium. Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend G.Becerril of Pathfinders Veterans Outreach. PRESENT: COUNCIL ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MADRID, HARDISON, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NONE City Attorney Deitsch, City Administrator Garcia, Acting Chief of Police Garcia, Director of Finance Craig, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Services Director Guarrera, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Director of Community Development Bruckner, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Director Cervantes, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. IEREMONIAL The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Mr the Official Skydiver of the City of Azusa. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial John D. Sanchez appointing him as Proc to J. Sanchez Azusa Skydiver Mrs. Vera Mendoza, Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Ray Malone, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Tito Branca, 1st Vice President, addressed Council presenting the City with a $1,000 check to assist with Christmas decorations. They also presented Certificates of Appreciation to all who assisted in Azusa's County Fair exhibit. Reverend Gilbert Becerril addressed Council thanking them for allowing the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall to come to Azusa. He also advised that the Veterans will be holding fundraisers throughout the year in order to bring the Wall back in a couple of years. Check to City/ Cert.. of apprec. Persons assisting w/Fair exhibit Pub Participation G. Becerril comments Mr. Oscar Abarca, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs of the South Coast Air Quality O. Abarca Management District, addressed Council providing statistics and information regarding the AQMD tisiness Clean Air Partnership. He advised that he is available to the City for any comments mstions relating to the AQMD. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding the upcoming R. Legault election, Mission Chrysler, and the opponents of Proposition A. comments Mr. Gerald Hobbs addressed Council expressing his views on the existing ammunition G. Hobbs ordinance and the recent opening of a Vintage Store on Azusa Avenue. comments I I Mrs. Susie Galletta, owner of J&S Gun Shop, addressed Council advising of the impact S. Galletta the existing ammunition ordinance has had on her business and requested that the comments ordinance be reviewed. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council asking how much of the proposed Closed Session A. Morales minutes will be available to the public. comments ity Attorney Deitsch responded stating that Council Closed Session minutes as well as City Atty. edevelopment Closed Session minutes will not available to the public, in accordance with response to Brown Act. Mr. Andy Ramirez addressed Council and residents thanking them for their support in his A. Ramirez campaign for State Assembly. comment Mr. George Clifton addressed Council thanking them for bringing the Vietnam Veterans G. Clifton Moving Wall to Azusa, and voiced his opposition to a casino in Azusa. comments Mr. Walter Harville addressed Council expressing his opinion against the existing W. Harville ammunition ordinance and in favor of a casino in Azusa. comments Mayor Alexander encouraged residents to look into the Doctrate Program and the Alexander University of La Verne. comment Council member Beebe announced that the Water Bucks Program began on November 1 Beebe d will end in January, that $48,000 has been raised for the Azusa Rose Float, recognized comments Tothill Mobile Home Park for its donation of $500; Saturday, November 11, from 4pm 10pm is Blast to the Past at City Park, Float Parade mugs and pins are available for $5 each, Very Special Chocolates has a new line of candy and reminded all of the Town Hall Meeting to be held at Murray Elementary School on Wednesday, November 15, 1995 at 7pm. Council member Madrid announced that the Campaign Headquarters for Residents Against Madrid Gambling Establishments (RAGE), is located at 635 N. Azusa Avenue and thanked all who comments participated in the Forum. Utilities Director Hsu announced the re -dedication of the Azusa Canyon Filtration Plant Utilities Dir. to be held on November 14, 1995, at l lam, and invited all to attend. Comments Mayor Alexander announced that the Mayor and Governor of our Sister City Zacatecas Alexander will be coming to Azusa on Friday, November 10, 1995. comments The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 1 through 14 was approved by motion Consent Cal. of Council member Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously carried by Appvd roll call vote, with the exception of item G-6, G-11, and G-12 which were considered G6, G11, & tinder the Special Call portion of the Agenda. G12 Spec Call The Minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 1995, and the adjourned regular Min Appvd meeting of October 24, 1995, were approved as written. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C149 APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 Appropriation PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments 11/06/95 PAGE TWO 1 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C150 REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING Revise class/ TECHNICIAN. specs Ping Tech 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C151 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING TILE ISSUANCE Purchase of OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,071.95 Transformers FOR FIVE SINGLE PHASE, POLE -TYPE TRANSFORMERS WITH TWO DIFFERENT VOLTAGE RATINGS. 5. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on September 26, 1995, for the Purchase of 1995 purchase of one 1995 Ford R10. Four bids were received. The purchase was Ford R10 awarded to Ed Butts Ford, lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $14,845.13. 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C152 APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO Used Oil IMPLEMENT THE 1996/97 USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT - Recycling FOURTH CYCLE. Grant 8. Approval was given to declare ambulance van donated to the City by Crippens, and Surplus items certain Police Department equipment, as surplus and to donate to Sister City, donated to Zacatecas. Sister City 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C153 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE Purchase of OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,933.18 Transformers FOR THREE 50 KVA PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS. 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res.95-C154 ADOPTING PROCEDURES FOR THE TAKING AND STORING OF MINUTES Closed Session PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. minutes 11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 12. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 13. The City Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 1995 was received and filed. Treas.. Rept. 14. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 95-C155 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items nuncilwoman Madrid congratulated employees listed for Step increase/permanent status, Congrats to City ployees listed for promotional appointment and bade farewell to employees separating Employees om employment with the City. It was then moved by Councilwoman Madrid, seconded by Council member Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to approve Human Resource Action Items. 11/06/95 PAGE THREE L r1 L 6. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: EMPLOYEE STEP INCREASE AND PERMANENT RECOMMENDATIONS: D. Abbot, Bus Driver Step 4 11/10/95 C. Pringle, St.Maint. II Step 5 11/14/95 J. Arias, Jailer Step 2 11/09/95 NEW APPOINTMENTS None. F. Chavez, Police Sergeant, effective October 3, 1995. L. Maldonado, Water Equipment Operator, effective October 17, 1995. J. Paine, Emergency Services Coordinator, effective October 26, 1995. M. Scherer, Police Officer, effective October 26, 1995. D. Rincon, Jailer, effective October 31, 1995. M. Trivison, Senior Librarian, effective October 20, 1995. 'LEAVE REQUESTS P. Glass, Police Dispatcher, effective 10/18/95-12/04/95. STATUS Human Resource Action Items Council member Madrid addressed the proposed reimbursement agreement between the City and the gaming club proponents. She questioned the amount of money the proponents are paying, what specifically they would be paying for, and when the City began incurring costs. She also questioned if the agreement included location, what the building what look like, how large, and what games would be played. She also requested that a report be prepared showing when the City began incurring costs for the election. City Attorney Deitsch responded stating that the proponents of the Gaming issue provided a deposit of $5,000, and will deposit a total of $50,000, he advised that he did not know when the City began incurring costs. He also stated that the agreement did not contain a specific location, and that the City is under no obligation to approve a specific location, nor the other amenities mentioned, and that the cost would be not only for the election but for costs incurred in preparing an ordinance, if there is one, defending an ordinance, and consultants for items such as an EIR study. He also advised that if total costs incurred are less than $50,000, the proponents would be reimbursed, if they amount to more, they would be obligated to pay the balance within 30 days. lrnoved by Council member Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and carried by roll call t the Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the Proponents of the Gaming Club be approved. Council member Madrid dissenting. 11/06/95 PAGE FOUR Madrid re: Reimbursement Agreement Proponents of Card Club City Attorney response Reimbursement Agreement approved I . I Council member Hardison requested clarification on item regarding civic project and Hardison fundraiser by Boy Scouts of America. Mayor Alexander asked if this sort of project would Clarification be an ongoing event. Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza responded stating that the Eagle Scouts will paint red curbs, fire hydrants and valves in an area in the southern part of town; that the City will be doing an overlay on and the Scout troop will be painting addresses on curbs and We adults will be going door to door soliciting donations, with all the appropriate paper Work. He advised that even though the event is not ongoing the City is willing to consider requests or suggestions. Moved by Council member Hardison, seconded by Council member Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call that contingent upon compliance with all applicable City regulations, the Azusa Boy Scouts of America be allowed to paint addresses on curbs for a set donation, and that the Eagle Project be allowed to paint red curbs, fire hydrants and water valves within the City limits. Further, that all fees be waived and the City will donate the materials to be used. Supt Pub Wks response Boy Scouts/curb painting/Eagle Scout Project approved THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/ CONVENED AT 8:52 P.M. CRA cont. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:56 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE INDUSTRIAL IDA No Bus. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. IIIE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No Bus. 1NANCING AUTHORITY AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. Ord/Spec Resos. Council member Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 95-C156 REQUESTING THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION TO TAKE Southerly Annex PROCEEDINGS FOR THE SOUTHERLY ANNEXATION DISTRICT NO. 96. District No. 96 Moved by Council member Hardison, seconded by Mayor Alexander to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE Scheduled Items HEDULED ITEMS RrUBLIC HEARING - on a request to amend Conditional Use Permit No. C-415, Fred Pub Hr. Petersen, 324-350 West Foothill Boulevard. CUP C-415 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hr. open publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 12, 1995. 11/06/95 PAGE FIVE 1 CI i1 Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that Mr. Petersen Com Dev Dir has approvals to allow five nonconforming residences to remain on commercially zoned comments property until November 17, 1996. lie is asking to extend this approval until January 6, 2003 and the Planning Commission has recommended denial of the request as the dwelling units are inconsistent with improvement occurring on that stretch of Foothill Boulevard. Discussion was held between Council Members and staff regarding value of property, with Discussion r without residential structures, proposal to sell by owner, maintenance of the property, se after expiration of the current CUP, possibilities/options for the property. Testimony was solicited from the applicant, but, he was not present at the meeting. Petersen abs. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue expressing his opinion regarding the status of the A. Morales property as it relates to escrow. comments Moved by Council member Beebe, seconded by Council member Hardison and Pub Hrg unanimously carried by roll call that the Hearing be continued to the meeting of November cont 11/20 20, 1995. CONTINUED PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - by Spyridon S. Papastathopoulos for Pub Nuis Appl. abatement cost for the property located at 1190 West Laxford, Azusa, California. Papastathopoulos City Clerk Solis advised that Mr. Papastathopoulos has requested another extension of the City Clerk Public Nuisance Appeal. comment Moved by Council member Beebe, seconded by Mayor Alexander and unanimously carried Pub Nuis Cont by roll call that the matter be continued to the meeting of December 4, 1995. 12/4/95 SUBLIC NUISANCE APPEA • - by J.A.R. Azusa Associates for the property located Pub Nuis J.A.R. 330 North Fenimore Avenue, Azusa, California. Azusa Associates Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the property was declared a public nuisance following informal efforts to have the property owner rehabilitate or demolish the vacant and vandalized buildings. The residents in the areas have complaints and feel the buildings bring blight to the area, affects their property values and are a fire hazard. He recommended that the appeal be denied. Ms. Pauline Belcher, Property Manager, for the property, addressed the issue stating that J.A.R & Associates agree that there is a need to demolish the buildings, which they couldn't lease out, but, that the problem was an issue of cash flow. She advised that the Shopping Center has recently lost a couple of tenants which has caused hardships and explained the cash flow issue. She proposed that they will be able to finance a demolition project by July 1996. She provided information on the partnership and necessary bids to demolish. She stated that she did not believe the property was a fire hazard, and that there is a janitorial service that services the property daily. Lastly, she requested more time to comply with the City's demand to rehabilitate or demolish. Com Dev Dir comments P. Belcher Property Mgr. Discussion was held between Ms. Belcher and Council regarding other entities involved, Discussion fe partnership, the condition of the buildings, safety, alternatives, and the possibility of pairs or fencing of the property. Mr. Bart Luce, resident in the area of the Shopping Center, addressed Council expressing B. Luce his opposition to the Public Nuisance Appeal stating that the owners are from out of town comments and do not care about the City. Ms. Renee Burnham, resident in the area of the Shopping Center, addressed Council R. Burnham voicing her complaint regarding the property owned by J.A.R. Azusa Associates, Ltd. comments I I I Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding the issue. A. Morales After additional discussion, it was moved by Council member Naranjo, seconded by Appeal denied Council member Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call that the appeal be denied, and in the event the owner fails to comply, the City Attorney be authorized to seek a court order to enforce the order to demolish the buildings. HER BUSINESS/CITY COUNCIL Oth/Bus Cncl t-oved T by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Council member Naranjo and carried by roll Cert. of apprec. call that plaques of appreciation to all sitting Judges of Citrus Municipal Court be Judges Citrus prepared for presentation by Council whenever all Judges can be present at a Council Court Meeting. Council member Beebe dissenting. It was consensus of Council that consideration of naming a building for Mr. Azusa, Leo Criteria for Nasser, be forwarded to the Cultural and Historical Commission in order to create a naming bldg criteria for naming a building in Azusa. Cult & Hist Moved by Council member Beebe, seconded by Council member Naranjo and unanimously Proc M. Scherer carried by roll call that a proclamation be prepared for Corporal Michael Scherer of the Azusa Police Department honoring him for his many years of service to the City. Council member Hardison requested that the Ammunition Registration Ordinance be Hardison Ammo repealed due to the fact that it has had no measurable impact on crime in the community. Ord & sale cm He also discussed the ordinance relating to the sale of ammunition before certain holidays. holidays repealed Moved by Council member Hardison, seconded by Council member Naranjo and carried Ammo Ord Reg. call that the Ammunition Registration Ordinance be repealed. Mayor Alexander Repealed d Council member Madrid dissenting. t' Moved by Council member Hardison, seconded by Council member Naranjo and failed Sale of Ammo by roll call that ordinance relating to the sale of ammunition before certain holidays be cm holidays repealed. Mayor Alexander and COUNCIL MEMBERS Madrid and Beebe dissenting. repeal (failed) THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED CRA/Cncl JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:20 P.M. jointly Moved by Council member/Director Hardison, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Alexander Closed Session and unanimously carried by roll call to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a)l. t. Stearns v. City of Azusa, Municipal Court, Citrus District, Los Angeles County. Case No. 95C00959. 2. Schmidt v. City of Azusa, Pomona Superior Court, Case No. KC019325. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 (a)l. Employee Memoranda of Understanding. f PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8). Azusa ,elopment Agency, Mission Chrysler, 229 South Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California, and terms of payment. 11/06/95 PAGE SEVEN 1 F TIME OF RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION: 10:21 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED Reconvened AT 11:30 P.M. City Attorney/General Counsel Deitsch advised that there was no reportable action from No reportable Closed Session. action 'Moved by Mayor/Chairman Alexander, seconded by Council member/Director Adjourn to Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to Wednesday, November 15, 11/15 Town 1995, at 7:00 p.m. at Murray Elementary School, in order to conduct a Town Hall Hall Mtg Meeting. Murray School TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:31 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 95-C157. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 95-015. 11/06/95 PAGE EIGHT 1