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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 29, 1997 - CC1 L7 1 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29,1997 -6:00 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* Madrid called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Administrator Garcia, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Redevelopment Director Steel, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. AGENDAITEMS Call to Order Roll Call Also Present Agenda Items PUBLIC HEARING - to receive testimony regarding Citizen's Option for Public Safety Public Hearing (COPS). COPS The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Notice of this Hearing was published in the Azusa I-irg open Herald on September 18, 1997. Chief of Police Broderick addressed the issue stating that the purpose of the Hearing is to Chief of Police receive testimony on a state grant received by the Police Department as a result of AB 3229, comments entitled "Citizen's Option for Public Safety". He stated that this is the second year of receiving the funding and the total grant is for $102,695.00, which will be utilized as follows: $8,400 for Contract Helicopter Air Support, $6,929 for Matching Fund for Federal LLEBG Grant, and $87,366 for Mobile Digital Computer (MDC) Program. He specified that the funds are to be used only for front line law enforcement and answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding use of the funds as well Discussion as the Mobile Digital Computer Program. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. (Hearing was held open throughout the Testimony/none meeting). It was then consensus of Councilmembers to close the Public hearing and approve Funds to be used appropriation of funds received as a result of AB 3229, "Citizen's Option for Public Safety", for helicopter to be set aside in a Special Revenue Account entitled: "Supplemental Law Enforcement Air Support, Services Fund (SLESF", and that funds be expended for Helicopter Air Support, matching LLEBG Grant, funds for Federal LLEBG Grant, and Mobile Digital Computers Program. and MDC Program Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and Community Improvement Discussion Manager Rudisel regarding the Rental Property Inspection Program. Some items of re: Rental discussion were nuisance problem developments, lack of funds for some property owners Property to reinvest or renovate properties, possible changes to the Rental Housing Program, SB 814, Inspection enactment of administrative fines and penalties by ordinance, and how it works, specific Program/ housing structures within the City, Municipal Code and how the enforcement works, funding SB814 sources for rental properties, goals of the inspection program, other possibilities to enforce improvements on rentals, homeowners/renters that are complying with codes, and other related issues. All agreed that there was a need to establish consistent policies that do not isolate a landlord, property, etc. It was consensus of Councilmembers that staff be directed to compile a report regarding S13814, create a proposed ordinance, survey surrounding cities that utilize the bill, report on suggestions on how the City should proceed and report back to Council by October 20, 1997. Discussion was held regarding outdoors merchandise displays and the consensus of Council Discussion re: was that change code to allow use of visual models, staff was directed to prepare revision to Outdoor Zoning Code. Discussion was held regarding portable signs advertizing businesses, advertising specifically, A -frame, it was consensus that this be allowed in a tasteful manner, one per displays, business out of the right -a -way. Discussion was held regarding banner sign enforcement and portable signs, it was consensus that banners be allowed with a thirty day time limit, with a possible banner banner signs, fee deposit, possible enforcement on a complaint basis and additional discussion was held & window signs. enforcement.. Discussion was held regarding window sign enforcement and it was consensus of Council to enforce the current code requirements. Additional discussion was held regarding billboards in downtown Azusa and the fact that Add'1 there is a need to create an amortization schedule if certain things are to be accomplished in Discussion that area and also on outdoor storage and stronger enforcement. Discussion was held regarding alcohol sales and it was consensus that new bars, taverns, and Discussion lounges be prohibited or be limited only to the M1 and M2 zones, and that on sale in re: Alcohol commercial zones should only be permitted in conjunction with restaurants with a CUP. sales 'There was no a consensus of no off sale alcohol being permitted in mini -markets at service stations. Discussion was held regarding the question of "should the M2 zone be modified to prohibit Discussion re: the heavier industrial uses?", such as: slaughter houses/rendering plants (now allowed in M2 Zone. the M2 zone with a CUP), sand and gravel pits (now allowed in the M2 and W zones with CUPs), recycling and MRRFs (Material and Resource Recovery Facilities, permitted in the M2 zone with a CUP) and concrete batch plants (permitted by right in the M2 zone). It was consensus and suggested to remove slaughter houses/rendering plants from the list of conditionally permitted uses, with the exception of poultry processing plant, (the existing one), but no more; allow MRRFs and recycling operations only in conjunction with the landfill, prohibit sand and gravel pits and processing plants, but, need to look at issues, no new ones and need to review impact, no expansion, aesthetically pleasing, and possible change to language. There was a mixed consensus on these issue. It was consensus of Councilmembers to allow balloons/inflatable signs, and enforce code Dis. Balloons, when relating to pennants/streamers, but allow them. pennants/stream. As an information item staff provided update regarding fortune telling, tattoo parlors, body Information piercing and retail casket sales/display of which the Planning Commission has directed the study, which is currently underway. 'Councilmember Beebe announced that she is currently putting together a Candidate's Forum Beebe for the upcoming school board election, tentatively scheduled for October 15th. comments Mayor Madrid requested that a resolution be prepared for recycle/reuse month, and a Madrid proclamation for Escrow Month, further that Mr. Sammuh Bahkta, of the Star Light Motel comments wishes to take out trees in front of his business and plant new ones at his cost. It was consensus of Councilmembers that the resolution and proclamation be prepared. Councilmember Rocha requested that a proclamation be prepared for Joe Peake for the Rocha October 20th meeting. It was consensus of Council to approve. comments 09/29/97 PAGE TWO 1 After questions regarding the Rosedale Environmental Impact Report, Community Rosedale Development Director explained the process for re -doing the EIR and also the EIR info announcement of the extension of EIR comment period. It was suggested that Council would have the option to announce the extension of the comments comment period at the next regular meeting. It was consensus of Council to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:56 P.M. Aawilet �� DEPUTY CITY CLERK/SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-C139. (Council) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 97-010 (Council) NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 97-1147 (Agency) NEXT ORDINANCE NO.97-RO-1 (Agency) 'Indicates Councilmember are also acting in the capacity of Redevelopment Agency Board of Directors. 09/29/97 PAGE THREE Adjourn