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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 2, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 2, 1998 - 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 Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. She Call to Order expressed sympathy to Mr. Sal Martinez and wife Aurora, in the passing of their son, Salvador Martinez. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Gilbert Becerril of the Pathfinder Veterans Invocation Outreach Fellowship. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ALSO PRESENT: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE City Attorney Carvalho, Interim City Administrator/Utilities Director Hsu, Chief of Police Broderick, Community Development Director Bruckner, Senior Programs Coordinator Crawford, Water Utility Manager Bowcock, Transportation Manager 'MacKay, Superintendent of Public Works Pedroza, Assistant Planner Danoff, Planning Secretary Rocha, City Librarian Maghsoudi, Redevelopment Project Manager Forintos, Accounting Services Supervisor Brisco, Head Start Coordinator Cappola, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Solis. CEREMONIAL It was consensus of Councilmembers to take a five minute break to share birthday cake in celebration of the birthdays of Councilmembers Hardison, Stanford, and Rocha. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Jack Lawrence, President of the Montecito Maintenance Homeowners Association (Azusa Greens Development), addressed Council regarding stray golf balls from the Azusa Greens Golf Course and the problems they are causing surrounding homeowners; new development on Montecito Drive; the trees that are being removed as well as mis information provided by realtor/developer, Van Daele, when homes were purchased, and lastly, the CalMat property re -zoning at Todd and Sierra Madre. The following persons spoke expressing their concerns regarding the above issues: Steve Ibay, Valeria Franklin, Roxanne Meraz, Steve Goyen, Barbara Lorenzo, Cathy Meagher, Barry & Bettye Arnold and Liang Mei Chen. Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Pub Part Members of the Montecito Maintenance Homeowners Association Mr. Pat Van Daele, of Van Daele Development addressed the issue stating that when P. Van Daele the property was purchased, they knew that they had no control over the golf course, of Van Daele nor did he know what was said in the sales office, but read the disclosure that Development homeowners signed when they purchased their homes and then answered questions comments posed by Councilmembers. It was consensus of Councilmembers that Councilmembers Hardison and Rocha would Councilmembers hold a meeting with the Montecito Maintenance Homeowners Association on Saturday, to meet with March 7, 1998, to discuss their concerns. members 3/7/98 Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Vera Mendoza presented contestants for the 1998 Miss Azusa Pageant as follows: Lynette Sumner, APU, Maria Vasquez, AHS, Melissa Herrera, Cal Poly Pomona, Yvonne Gonzales, AHS; other contestants not present were: Angela Franklin, Cherise White, Heather Arnisen, and Valerie Granados. Mrs. Mendoza then invited all to attend the Miss Azusa Pageant on Friday, March 13, 1998, at 8 p.m., at the Azusa Woman's Club. Introduction Miss Azusa Pageant contestants Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council expressing his views regarding the Armory, City R. Legault Hall Marquee, and health and safety with regard to water pollution. comments Mr. Hank Bode of Azusa Pacific University addressed Council providing statistics on H. Bode, APU several sports teams at the university such as basketball, tennis, track and field, comments baseball, etc. Ms. Diana Sorges-Alkana, and members of the Democratic Club, addressed Council D. Alkana expressing their views in opposition of the CalMat Property zone change. comments Mr. and Mrs. Pam Henry of Liberty Candles addressed Council expressing concerns P. Henry regarding the building they lease from the City as well as the affect it has been having Liberty Candles on their business. It was consensus of Council that Councilmember Beebe and staff comments meet with the Henrys to resolve the matter. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his view regarding public participation, A. Morales Rosedale EIR process, Monrovia Nursery, golf course complaints and the River Group. comments Mr. Juan Torres, Representative of State Senator Hilda Solis, read a letter from the J. Torres Senator into the record, requesting Council to reconsider its vote on the re -zoning of the H. Solis' Office Ca1Mat property. comments Mr. Ed Chavez, representative of Assemblyman Martin Gallegos' office, addressed E. Chavez Council announcing that on March 71h, Assemblyman Martin Gallegos and Congressman Martin Gallegos' Esteban Torres will hold a 1998 Community Tax Forum for anyone needing assistance Office comments and information on new tax law changes and he also noted that Assemblyman Gallegos has moved his office to the City of Industry, at 15625 Stafford Street, Suite 200, and phone number is (626) 961-8492. Ms. Diana Offen addressed Council in opposition to the development on Montecito D. Offen Drive and spoke against the Van Daele Development. comments Juan Torres representative of Senator Solis' office re -addressed Council announcing that J. Torres in honor of Woman's History month, the Senator has selected Rosemary Salce to comments receive the Woman of Distinction Award for the City of Azusa, for her involvement in community activities. Mrs. Salce thanked Council for nominating her for the award and thanked Senator Solis' R. Salce office for the award. comments REPORTS UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Rpts/Updates Mrs. Ltirece Hunter, General Chairperson of the Golden Days Committee, addressed L. Hunter Council introducing the committee members as follows: Audrey Lohr, Rosemary Salce, Golden Days Lana Grizell, Linda Bean, Elaine Dominguez, Deb Sandlin, John Broderick, Fred General Baker, Joe Guarrera, Tiki Moline, Lorraine Somes, Sylvia Contreras, and Chairperson representative students from Azusa and Gladstone High Schools. She advised that Golden Days week will be from October 3 through October 11, with the parade on the 10'. Golden Days meetings will be held on the 4' Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m, at the Azusa Woman's Club. 03/02/98 PAGE TWO Ms. Marianne Miasnik, representative of the Azusa Centennial Committee, addressed M. Maisnik Council providing an update of the all day event to be held on May 30, 1998. She Azusa Centennial announced that it will be at City Park from 10:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.; the next meeting Committee will be on March 18'", 6:00 p.m. at the Light and Water building; the Centennial Flower is called Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow, which she displayed, and members of the Sub -Committees will be making presentations at upcoming meetings. Centennial Hot Line is: (626) 812-5199. She displayed the Centennial Logo and advised that the committee will be holding fund raisers, and Poncho Sanchez will be entertainment for the event in addition to other scheduled events for the day. Water Utility Manager Bob Bowcock addressed Council detailing report on water B. Bowcock quality and flowing process in Azusa to reinsure its safe and high quality. wtr Quality rpt It was consensus of Councilmembers that the date for their Vision and Goals Workshop Vision & Goals be set for Monday, April 27, 1998, at 6:30 p.m., in the Azusa Library Auditorium. Workshop 4/27 Councilmember Rocha invited all to the presentation of "Arsenic and Old Lace" play, Rocha by the Academy of Arts, to be held at Azusa High School on March 40h, 50h, 6h, and comments 7'", at 7:00 p.m. He congratulated Recreation Superintendents Joe Jacobs and Randy Noriega for the success of the Youth Sports Banquet, and announced the success of the meeting with Kathleen Dodd and members of the three veterans groups regarding Armistice day. He expressed sorrow over the passing of Tish Serrano and sent prayers to family members. He noted the one year anniversary of his election to the Council and provided his phone number for those who need to get in touch with him, which is: (626) 334-1582. Lastly, he announced the Azusa Woman's Club rummage sale on March 7th at 8:00 a.m. Councilmember Beebe reminded all that opening season for the National Little League Beebe Saturday, March 14'h at 10 a.m. and reminded Councilmembers that they should help comments 'is out at the snack bar. Amendments Councilmember Stanford display a photo image of the Azusa High School Song Leaders Stanford that he captured on his computer. He thanked Public Works and L.A. Works for the comments storm drain clean-up. Underground The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items III -A through HI -K, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Approved unanimously carried, with the exception of items III -D, III -E, III -F, and III -G, which III -D, E,F&G, were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Spec Call A. The Minutes of regular meeting of February 17, 1998, were approved as Min appvd written. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C39 03/02/98 PAGE THREE APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997- Appropriation 98 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendments C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C40 Pur WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Underground ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO Copper Cable ' EXCEED $10,788.20, FOR THE PURCHASE OF PRIMARY M.A. Hanson UNDERGROUND COPPER CABLE TO M.A. HANSON & ASSOCIATES OF & Assoc. LA VERNE, CA. Spec Call D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call E. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 03/02/98 PAGE THREE G. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call H. In 1996, the Planning Commission recommended that the City consider the Citywide Dev establishment of development impact fees to assist with the cost of community fee study/Keyser infrastructure related to growth. On November 24, 1997, Council requested that Marston Assoc. staff return with a recommendation. The proposal from Keyser Marston Associates to perform a citywide development fee study was approved. ' I. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk for the Resurfacing play'area Head Start re - at the Head Start facility. Only one bid was received. Sole bid was rejected and surface/bid the City Clerk was authorized to re -advertise the project. reject/re-advertise J. The City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 1998, was received and filed. Treas Rpt K. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of claims and demands were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. Nos 98-C42 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 43 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Mayor Madrid addressed item regarding the Annual Weed Abatement Resolution for Questions Weed Improved Parcels, questioning when fees will be assessed on properties. Abatement Los Angeles County Assistant Fire Chief Lockhart responded stating that fees will only Fire Chief apply if there is non-compliance with the abatement of weeds by property owners; he Lockhart explained the weed abatement process and also advised that in order to be removed from response the list, there is a number to call on the notification card and County will go to property to inspect. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C41 DECLARING A PUBLIC NUISANCE. set Pub Hrg 3/16/98 Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councihnember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEM13ERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding Azusa Discussion re: Woman's Club fees, uses, and operating costs. Woman Club Fees It was consensus of Council that the item be tabled and that a committee be formed to Committee formed include Councilmembers Hardison and Stanford, staff, Azusa Woman's Club members, 2 cnclmbrs/staff and local non-profit civic groups and to conduct meetings in order to resolve some the civic groups to issues surrounding the use of the Woman's Club. meet re: WC fees Finance Director Craig and Accounting Services Supervisor Brisco addressed Council Dir of Fin & Acctg responding to questions posed regarding the Lease -Purchase of Finance Computer Svs Supv re: System from Bi -Tech Software and Data General, Inc. They detailed the process of the new Finance new system noting it will be time and labor saving and address Finance, purchasing, system purchase general ledger, accounts payable, etc. functions. Councilmember Beebe requested that Finance staff conduct parallel testing and that they document items that are being tested, in order to be sure installation is right. 03/02/98 PAGE FOUR S!t Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Pur new fin system unanimously carried to authorize the Director of Finance to commence the process of from, Bi -Tech lease -purchasing a Unix -based accounting system from Bi -Tech Systems, Inc, operating Systems, Inc. on Data General Hardware, and direct staff to prepare recommendations for investing the cash that the financing releases in infrastructure maintenance. Chief of Police Broderick responded to questions posed by Council regarding the COP Broderick purchase of three unmarked safety vehicles stating that they are replacing two unmarked re: purchase detective vehicles and purchasing one sport utility vehicle for the Emergency Services of three police Coordinator due to the nature of her work. He stated that staff is aware of the economic vehicles downturn and that is why they wish to purchase vehicles used instead of new and noted that the police vehicles are usually recycled within the departments of the City. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and PD & Finance unanimously carried to authorize Police and Finance to negotiate with Azusa auto staff to negotiate dealerships to obtain the best deal(s) for the City on three basic late model previously- purchase w/Azusa owned sedan vehicles, not to exceed a total of $50,000, inclusive of all taxes and fees. auto dealers THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED Cncl/CRA convene JOINTLY AT 10:11 P.M. jointly JOINT PUBLIC HEARING -on proposed amendment to the Merged Central Business Jnt Pub Hrg District/West End Redevelopment Project Area. CRA Plan Amend The Mayor/Chairperson declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary read the Hrg open affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 5th, 12's and 19'", 1998. 'Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Hearing stating the public Com Dev Dir notice has not been fully complied with as Council/Directors asked staff to investigate comments other options to the proposed Amendment, which are as follows: Option 1, Continue With Existing Proposal, Option 2, Abandon Plan Amendment and Proceed With Adoption of Relocation Guidelines and Owner Participation Rules, Option 3, Keep on Schedule, Expand Issuance of Certifications of Conformance, Option 4, Keep on Schedule, Delete Certain Properties from Eminent Domain, and Option 5 Delay Actions for 60 days to Review Options. Testimony was received in opposition to eminent domain from Wayne Fletcher, Douglas Testimony Manning, Johnny Lambert, Art Morales, Gene Steiner, Diana Gonzalez, and Betty Horvath. It was consensus of Council to close the Hearing. Hrg closed After Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Abandon Plan, Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried to selection Option 2, Abandon Plan Adopt Relocation Amendment, and Proceed with Adoption of Relocation Guidelines and Owner Guidelines & OPA Participation Rules. Rules Community Development Director advised that the Relocation Guidelines and the Com Dev Dir 'Owner Participation Rules need to be adopted as they are outdated and would only be comments utilized if an owner and the agency worked together cooperatively to bring about a project. Cncl Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CRA cont CONTINUED AT 10:40 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 10:41 P.M. IDA No bus THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS NO BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE CONDUCTED. Y THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS NO APFA No bus BUSINESS WAS NECESSARY TO BE CONDUCTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos Mr. Peter Blumer of Ca1Mat Properties, Inc., addressed Council and distributed P. Blumer correspondence showing Planning Division Item #9, as Ca1Mat understood it, which Ca1Mat Prop. read: in return for agreeing to maintain the 41 foot wide Public Access Trail, Ca1Mat comments would have use of this trail for maintenance, emergency access, setback requirement and landscape requirements". The correspondence also stated that the revised Condition allows for emergency access only. Lengthy discussion was then held regarding the setback and landscape requirements and Dis re: action bike trail access road, among other issues regarding the CalMat Property. After taken @ last discussion and for clarification purposes, it was moved by Councilmember Stanford, meeting seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried by roll call that with regard to the resolution adopted at the 2/17/98 meeting with the map, Planning Division Item #9 Condition allows for emergency access only, with access to the trail. Councilmembers Beebe and Rocha dissenting. City Attorney advised that that still leaves staff to negotiate actual widths of the bike trail, for vehicles and walking path. Another lengthy discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding buildings, trails, Dis re: zone the zone change ordinance, Resolution regarding the Owl Rock Reclamation Plan, M-1 change & many zoning and its uses, photographs of the area surrounding Ca1Mat, liability issues, water issues wells, LA County Flood Control property, plans for the property, possible limitation of uses, various options to limit uses, contract type zoning, CC&R's restricting auto based businesses, and restrictions. 'Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord No. 98-03 AMENDING THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASSIFICATION Zone Change OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 NORTH TODD AVENUE FROM W TO M-1 1201 N. Todd. CERTIFYING THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR SAID PROJECT CASE NO. W to M1 Z-97-1. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS HARDISON, STANFORD, BEEBE ROCHA, MADRID NONE Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Appl to develop unanimously carried by roll call to require the applicant to develop CC&R's on the CC&R's to restrict property that would restrict the property to particular uses to be determined by a sub- certain uses/sub- committee of staff and/or Councilmembers Hardison and Stanford. committee formed Mr. Mel Mathews of Charter Communications, addressed the Council stating the M. Mathews proposed ordinance has nothing to do with the Franchise between Charter Charter Comm Communications and the City. The proposed ordinance amends Section 9.12 relating comments to Movement of Facilities and Section 14.3 (A) relating to Financial Report time. Councilmember Stanford requested that the shaking on the Cable television be repaired Stanford of which Mr. Mathews advised he would look into the matter, together with City staff, comments and provide a joint report at the next meeting. 03/02/98 PAGE SIX Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-08, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA PROVIDING FOR THE GRANTING AND REGULATION OF FRANCHISES FOR CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce the Ordinance. SCHEDULED ITEMS I" Rdg Ord Granting & regs Franchise Cable Communications System Scheduled Items PUBLIC HEARING - to receive testimony from affected property owners regarding Pub Hrg the abatement of weed growth and/or the presence of rubbish on certain unimproved Weed Abate properties within the City. unimproved The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on February 19, 1998. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. It was consensus of Council to close the Hearing. Testimony/none Hrg closed Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Abatement order carried by roll call to approve the motion and abatement order directing the Agricultural approved Commissioner's Office to abate nuisance by removing all weeds, and rubbish from the affected parcels. Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried Hiring of Rosedale by roll call to refer item regarding Hiring of Rosedale Project Planner, to Closed Planner referred Session under Section 54957 of the Government Code entitled Personnel Matter: Project to Closed Session Planner. Oth/Bus Council Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and Ltr in support unanimously carried by roll call that a resolution be created requesting CalTrans to place of re -opening the project regarding the reopening of Highway 39 on its priority list. Staff found that of Hwy 39 to such a resolution was created in 1997, and instead opted to draft a letter that will be sent CalTrans & along with existing Resolution to CalTrans as well as to local legislators. legislators THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONVENED CRA/Cncl convene JOINTLY TO RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE jointly Closed FOLLOWING: Session A. 'REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8.) Rite Aid, SE or NW Corner Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. Negotiator: Rick Forintos B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a). 1) Basura's Custom Auto Body Towing and Transportation, a municipal corporation, et. al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC183759. 2) City of Azusa, et.al. v. Mission Chrysler Plymouth, Inc., et. al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 76404. C. PERSONNEL MATTER - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Project Planner. 03/02/98 PAGE SEVEN TIME OF RECESS: 11:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 12:45 A.M. Recess Reconvened City Attorney/General Counsel Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action City Atty advised taken in closed session. It was consensus of Councilmembers/Boardmembers to adjourn to Saturday, March 14, Adjourn '1998, at 8:30 a.m. in the City Hall parking lot, to conduct a joint working session with 3/14/98 8:30 a.m. the Planning Commission take a tour to inspect real property housing projects outside joint working the City's boundaries pursuant to Government Code Section 54954. session/tour housing project TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 12:46 A.M. 1 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C44. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-04. 03/02/98 PAGE EIGHT J J