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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 22, 1996 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, t"6 - 6:30 P.M. 'The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned regular session at the above date and time in the Library Auditorium. Mayor Alexander called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER ABSENT: COVNCILMEMBERS: NONE Assistant City Attorney Carvalho, City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Senior Planner Watrous, Administrative Analyst Dadaian, Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission members, Planning Commission members, Deputy City C1erk.Toscano. Call to Order Roll Call Also Present Pub Part. Councilmember Naranjo abstained from the following item due to a possible conflict of Naranjo interest. abstained Ms. Darlene Garofalo addressed Council voicing her concerns regarding the condition of D. Garofalo the Talley building that is north of the property she owns. She stated that several pieces comments of brick have fallen off the building and that it is unsafe, she requested that the construction be reinforced. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding building and staff was Discussion directed to resolve the matter; further, Ms. Garofalo requested that she be given a written notice of the action that will be taken. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of items E-1 through E-4 was approved by Consent Cal. motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously E-1, E-2, E-3, carried by roll call vote, with the exception of item E-1, E-2, and E-4, which was Spec Call considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call ' 3. The request from the Employment Development Department that the City proclaim Proc Hire -A - the week of May 5-11, 1996, as "Hire -A -Veteran Week", in the City of Azusa, was Vet Week approved. 4. SPECIAL CALL. Spec Call 1 Councilmember Beebe addressed item relating to bid award for the Gladstone Yard Maintenance Facility & Site Improvements. She thanked staff for rewriting the staff report to include all overall cost for the project and advised that in the future she would like to see budget totals, cost totals, possible alternatives, and all information that was used to come up with the budget for any project. Councilmember Hardison voiced his concerns regarding future bids and the process, specifically cost, to include all cost and overhead. 'Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Naranjo and carried by roll call to award the bid for the Gladstone facility base building and alternates 2,3,4,6,7, (electric gate only), 8, 10, 11, and 12, to low bidder, Old Hickory Construction, Inc., in the amount of $741,077.00; authorize the award of the alternates subject to Council's appropriation of $293,922.00 in the CIP budget that staff will propose for FY 1996-97, and authorize staff to return the unsuccessful bidders' guarantees, and execution of all appropriate contractual documents. Mayor Alexander and Councilmember Hardison dissenting. Special Call Item Councilmember Beebe re: Gladstone Yard Maintenance Facility Gladstone Yard Maintenance Facility Old Hickory Construction Mayor Alexander voiced his opposition to the Annual Assessments for Landscape and Alexander Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and the Citywide Fire Suppression Benefit District opposition to for fiscal year 1996-97. Assessment Fees Councilmember Beebe offered Resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 96-054 CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS Initiating FOR "CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT Proceedings NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE)" FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND Landscape & ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A REPORT IN ACCORDANCE Lighting THEREWITH. Assessment ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 96-055 CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS Initiating FOR THE CITYWIDE "FIRE SUPPRESSION BENEFIT" ASSESSMENT FOR Proceedings FISCAL YEAR 1996-97 AND ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF A Fire Assessment REPORT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH District Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALEXANDER ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Madrid addressed item regarding resolution in support of the reopening Councilmember of Highway 39. She advised that she thought the speed limit was going to be lowered. Madrid She was advised that the speed limit is now 35 mph, Which is quite slow, and all parties re: Highway 39 have agreed to the speed limit and if there is a problem staff would study the speed before a change is made. 'Mayor Alexander offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING Res. 96-056 ITS INTENTION TO ACTIVELY PURSUE THE OPENING OF HIGHWAY 39 Declaring SOUTH OF HIGHWAY TWO IN THE ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST AND Intention IMPROVE TRAFFIC CONDITIONS UPON THE HIGHWAY. Opening of Hwy 39 South Moved by Mayor Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further of Hwy Two reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 04/12/96 PAGE TWO 1 1 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, MADRID, NARANJO, BEEBE, ALEXANDER NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDbLED ITEMS Scheduled Items CONTINUED ITEM - on request from el Toro Bravo to conduct up to seven onsite El Toro Bravo promotional events with a Conditional Use Permit and Precise Plan of Design at 975 West CUP & PP Foothill, Azusa. 'Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the issue stating that the applicant Com Dev Dir has submitted information requested by Council two meetings ago which are parking comments agreements from adjacent property owners, adequate security, and clean up of the property within 24 hours assured by the applicant, Mr. Juarez. He noted that the City Attorney advised that a sentence be added to Section two of the proposed Resolution stating that the applicant would notify the City 30 days prior to the event that when it was going to take place and provide list of required information as stated above. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding alcohol sales during Discussion the event, adequate parking, adequate security, the payment of two police patrol units, liability, congestion, noise, and the question of the applicant meeting all requirements. Mr. Jim Biseri, representative for the applicant, Angel Juarez, addressed the issue stating that the events planned at the El Toro Bravo were outdoor family events, Hispanic events with Hispanic music, he detailed the history that has led to the events and advised that last year there were seven events held, that had progressively been fined tuned to come into compliance with all City ordinances. He requested approval of the CUP and Precise Plan of Design. Since Mr. Biseri and Mr. Juarez had just entered the meeting, Councilmember Beebe summarized the issues that Council raised at the beginning of the meeting. Additional discussion was held regarding alcohol control, the issue of outdoor alcohol, negative effects on the surrounding properties, congestion, additional policing and a tie up of public services, noise, liability, a temporary use permit, health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and a repeat of prior concerns of the Council. J. Biseri comments Restated concerns Moved by Councihember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried by CUP/PP roll call to deny Conditional Use Permit C-95-8 and Precise Plan of Design P-95-63. EI Toro Bravo Mayor Alexander and Councilmember Madrid dissenting. It was also clarified for staff denied that due to Council concerns a special use permit would not be permitted. Administrative Analyst Dadaian addressed Council detailing the events that led to the issue which is that the Azusa Cultural & Historical Landmark Commission are proposing that an ordinance be adopted relating to Cultural and Historical Landmark Preservation. She advised that there are three proposed ordinances presented for review that the City Attorney has prepared for discussion. Assistant City Attorney Carvalho presented the chart comparing the options of the proposed ordinances which were: 1) Highest Level of Protection of Historical Property, Goal: Protect historical properties by not allowing property owners to alter them without Commission and City Council Approval, Ordinance #1 places burdens on owners of 'historical property, 2) Middle of the Road Protection of Historical Properties, Goal: Attempt to preserve historical properties through negotiation with property owners, but do not restrict an owner's use of his or her property, Ordinance b2 places a restriction on the alteration, relocation or demolition of historical property for 90 days only. After the 90 -day delay period the property owner can proceed without further regulation even if he or she has not agreed to any preservation action, 3) Lowest Level of Protection of Historical Property, Goal: Do not protect historical property, Action: Amend General Plan to delete the Historical Preservation Element; and Amend City Code to issuance of demolition permits with review under the California Environmental Quality Act, Effect: Property owners can alter, remove or demolish historical properties free of City regulation. 04/22/96 PAGE THREE Admin Analyst Cult & Hist Landmark Pre- servation Ord Assist City Atty. comments j I I Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers, staff and the Cultural and Discussion Historical Commission members regarding the three options listed above. Administrative Analyst Dadaian advised that Don and Shirley Clark, property owners at Admin Analyst 927 North Pasadena, had to leave the meeting earlier, but left a written request that their comments property be removed from any designation or encumbrance regarding a historic site. Additional discussion was held between Councilmembers, staff and the Commissioners Discussion regarding a possible workshop between Council and property owners whose properties are listed as historical sites in the City of Azusa, criteria for listing a property as a historical site, several properties that Council thought might be considered as historical sites, the legal prospective, tax exemptions, credits, modification of the some of the options stated above, filings to the State and who bears the burden of the cost. It was consensus of Council that another workshop be held with property owners whose Workshop to names appear on the list of historical sites, on an off Monday or Saturday in July on this be held in July matter. It was consensus of Council to recess. TIME OV RECESS: 9:05 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 9:10 P.M. Reconvened Community Development Director Bruckner addressed Council stating that the Com Dev Dir Community Development Department has initiated a comprehensive revision of the City's comments zoning ordinance that will focus on streamlining the ordinance to be more user friendly, re: Revision of to update the document and to eliminate inconsistencies. He advised that a zoning code Zoning Code working group was formed to address issues of concern, with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce members, builders, engineers, small business owners, contractors, architects, home owners, and input from EDAC, Economic Development Advisory Committee; he presented a draft ordinance for discussion and suggestions from Council. He introduced representatives of Cotton Beland Associates, consultants for the revision of the Zoning Code. Ms. Paula Kelly of Cotton Beland Associates addressed Council stating that the update P. Kelly of focuses in two general areas which were, reorganizing and reformatting, which consisted Cotton/Beland of the following: renamed use districts, added tables, illustrations, formats, added use Associates matrix, and illustrations of residential design standards. She advised that regulations comments regarding parking were grouped in one section and that they generally changed the format. Ms. Laura Stedson of Cotton Beland Associates addressed Council stating that five key L. Stedson of revisions were creation of a zoning administrator, sign regulation, parking standards, Cotton/Beland dealing with non -conformity and architectural issues. She detailed the revisions. Associates Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, and staff regarding banner signs, large balloon signs and their standards, and also the fact that there is a need to create proper procedure for these signs. The following suggestions were made: there should be a time limit, no balloon signs that obstruct traffic, only for year end sales, promotional etc.; staff should use discretion when issuing sign permits, 'and use the administration process to allow the banner to be put up and be flexible as long as it is not a safety hazard; time limit of 45 day review or as long as the signs have not lost its aesthetic appeal. Lengthy discussion was held between Council, Planning Commissioners, and staff regarding the subject of amortization. Staff proposes to separate land use and structure when they relate to amortization, and residential uses will not be amortized, it is okay to maintain a residential use in a commercial zone as long as it was established legally. Additional discussion was held regarding uses. 04/$2/96 PAGE FOUR Discussion Banner signs large balloons Discussion Amortization 1 Lengthy discussion was held regarding temporary signs in the public right of way, which are now currently allowed with a precise plan of design. Council expressed concerns regarding many signs on one pole over weekends, and election signs on private property up high. Staff proposes that barbed wire will be prohibited in commercial areas but will allow them in industrial areas. Suggestions were that barbed wire be screened from the public right of way or that it not be visible from any major street. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to adjourn to Monday, May 6, 1996, 6:30 P.M., at the Civic Auditorium in order to meet with the Arroyo Group to discuss the downtown plan. I TIME OF AWoURNMENP: to :35 P.M. 1 DEPUTY CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 96-057. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 96-03. 04/22/96 PAGE FIVE Discussion Temporary signs in public right of way. Adjourn to 516/96 meet w/Arroyo Group 1 J F,