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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 21, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 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. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Wilson of Jerusalem Christina Worship Center. Invocation ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Broderick, Secretary Rocha, Transportation Manager MacKay, Recreation Superintendents Noriega and Jacobs, City Librarian Maghsoudi, City Planner Johnson, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Computer Program Analyst Guadagnino, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. 'CEREMONIAL The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Mr. Al Rangel, representative of the Southern California Association of Governments, proclaiming October 5h through 9h, 1998, as Rideshare Week. Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Proc to A. Rangel SCAG, Rideshare Week Chief of Police Broderick and Officer Steve Hunt of the Azusa Police Department Presentation of presented a check to the City in the amount of $458,327.07, which represents the City's check to City portion of money (drug money) seized in an arrest made by Officer Hunt on February COP & Officer 2, 1998. Officer Hunt detailed the event. S. Hunt The entire Council presented Certificates of Appreciation to organizers within the Cert of Apprec. community who participated in National Night Out. The members were as follows: Organizers of Mr. and Mrs. Arizmendi, Ed Hlava, Olga and Frances Gonzales, Diana Sorgess- National Night Alkana, Peter Getzman, Lee Newfang, Carmen Gonzales, Pearl Snapp, Hanna Monsur, Out Tom Harrison, and George and Sylvia Motsukawa. Ms. Lurece Hunter, Chairperson of the Golden Days Committee, and committee Golden Days members Lana Grizzell, Lorraine Somes, and Joe Guarrera addressed Council Update providing an update on the Golden days events, which will run from Saturday October ,3rd through Sunday, October IPh. Recreation Superintendents Noriega and Jacobs addressed Council detailing their new Rec Supt. programs, Adopt a Park, and Adopt a Program; they are sponsorship programs. They Adopt a Park/ expressed the need for sponsors for other programs such as after school sports teams, Program and aquatics programs and provided an update on other programs and contests. sponsorship Ms. Hunter read the dedication from the Golden Days brochure written by City Clerk, L. Hunter Adolph A. Solis. comments City Manager Cole advised that all events are listed on the City's web page. City Mgr comments 8 S:E PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part. Ms. Terry Harbin, Coordinator of the Azusa Family Resource Center, addressed T. Harbin Council providing information on the Center and extended an invitation to all to the Azusa Family Grand Opening to be held on October 3, 1998, at 150 North Azusa Avenue, from 11:00 Resource Center a.m. to 4:00 p.m. invitation REPORTS. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Updates Recreation Superintendent Noriega advised that the Parks and Recreation Commission R. Noriega members have appointed Mr. Mary Sandlin to the Parks and Recreation Commission. comments Mr. Ed Chavez, representative of Assemblyman Martin Gallegos' office addressed E. Chavez Council providing legislature highlights of bills that were passed throughout the year and comments advised that the Governor has till the end of September to sign them. For further information call (626) 961-8492. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (CONTINUED) Pub Part (cont) Ms. Jean Davis addressed Council expressing her disappointment to find that when she J. Davis was trying to sell her home she discovered that it had been re -zoned to R-1. She comments provided details of the issue. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the above matter and Discussion staff advised that the topic will be discussed at the continued public hearing on the Housing Element of the General Plan and that Mr. Davis will be informed of the meeting. Mr. Ron Legault addressed Council with complaints regarding the conditions that exist R. Legault on North Azusa Avenue, while it is being renovated. comments Ms. Diana Offen addressed Council announcing "Make a Difference Day" to be held on D. Offen Saturday, October 24, 1998, and urged the community to get involved and make a announcement difference by participating in events such as: planting trees, cleaning up litter in the Canyon area, painting houses, etc. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his views and requested that obsolete A. Morales records and lengthy items be displayed at the Library. comments REPORTS. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF Updates/staff/cncl (Continued) City Manger Cole requested that all keep in prayer, our City Buyer, Tony Garcia, who City Mgr will be undergoing triple by pass heart surgery this week. comments Councilmember Rocha thanked everyone who joined him for the POW/MIA breakfast Rocha on Sunday; he thanked Don Flowers for going above and beyond the call of duty at the comments Duarte parade, and he requested that all keep in prayer the families of Guerrero 'Martinez and Hilda Moyineda, who passed away recently. Councilmember Beebe thanked City of Duarte for inviting Council to Route 66 parade Beebe she requested that the Golden Days Committee extend an invitation to them, she comments congratulated Lana Grizzell and Irene Mazura for being honored at the L.A. County Fair. She reminded all to dress in western attire for the meeting of October and asked that the City support City of Duarte in their efforts to get sound walls. Lastly she thanked all who participated in Board and Commission interviews session and reminded all that the interviews are open to the public. 09/21/98 PAGE TWO Councilmember Stanford introduced social work students from APU, who are doing a Stanford study on some aspects of the City. He displayed a photograph of Rafer Johnson, and comments Sammy Lee, Gold Medal Winners, who were in the Duarte Route 66 parade. He read a letter from Salt Lake City residents, Philip and Kay Babcock, who sent $50 to the City in support of "No" to pornographic cable channels. He offered additional comments regarding the publicity the issue has been receiving and commented on cable technology. 'City Manager Cole suggested that the $50 be utilized to buy some wholesome children City Mgr books for the Library. comments Councilmember Hardison advised that he also attended the VFW breakfast, spoke about Hardison the Veterans' Monument and suggested that the POW/MIA flag be flown on the City's comments web site. He asked if all the Golden Days flags are being flown and staff advised that they will look into the matter. He congratulated Lana Grizzell for being honored at the LA County Fair and reminded all to dress in western attire for at the October 5w Council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - on Citizen's Option for Public Safety and Local Law Pub Hrg Enforcement Block Grant Programs. Police Grants 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 San Gabriel Valley Tribune on September 10, 1998. Chief of Police Broderick addressed the hearing stating that he would address the issue COP of grants, both Federal and State, that have been applied for and received by the Azusa comments Police Department. He stated that $101,000 has been received from the Citizen's Option for Public Safety and that $58,632 was received from Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. He stated that there is a need to hear from interested parties on uses for the money, but advised that grant money can only be used to enhance front line security for law enforcement. Testimony was received from Art Morales in favor of the funds and support of the Chief Testimony of Police. Diana Offen also addressed the issue requested/suggesting that approximately $100 be used for publication of a neighborhood watch newsletter and network. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Hrg Closed unanimously carried to close the Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Motion to approve unanimously carried to amend the 1998-99 City budget to include appropriations of funds to be received from the Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS) and Local Law Enforcement Blocks Grant (LLEBG) programs, and approve proposed expenditure plan. Chief of Police Broderick addressed the issue and answered questions posed by COP comments Councilmembers regarding digital cameras in police vehicles, night vision glasses and collapsible batons. He then advised that for the past few years the department has been saving grant money to purchase a master computer system for records management. He detailed the operations of the new system and advised that it would be in compliance with Y2K. The cost would be between $500,000 -$700,000 and he detailed how the cost will be met. Councilmember Beebe requested that the Finance Department make sure that, when Beebe purchasing new equipment with grant money, there is a plan in place for funds to comments maintain the equipment and/or a warranty. 09/21/98 PAGE THREE PUBLIC HEARING - on adoption of the 1998 Housing Element Update, General Plan Pub Hrg Amendment No. 98-2 - a request to amend and update the General Plan in compliance 1998 Housing with State Housing Law for the Planning period from July 1, 1989 through June 30, Element Update 1998. The purpose is to identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs and present the City's goals, policies, quantified objectives and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement and development of housing. 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 September 10, 1998. City Manager Cole addressed the Hearing stating that due to the fact that this is an City Mgr important and detailed document, and due to concerns raised about the issues involved, comments he recommended that Council open the hearing, hear from staff and public, and schedule Continue Hrg a workshop/study session in order for Council to be able to review policy issues on to 10/13/98 housing. The workshop was scheduled for October 13, 1998, 6:30 p.m. in the Light 6:30 p.m. and Water Conference Room, and there was a request to invite the Planning L&W Conf. Rm. Commission members. City Planner Johnson addressed the Hearing defining the purpose of the Housing City Planner Element as follows: The purpose of the Housing Element is to identify and analyze comments existing and projected housing needs and to present the City's goals, policies, quantified objectives and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement and development of housing. She then provided background information regarding the Housing Element. Mr. Ralph Castaneda, consultant who prepared the Housing Element, addressed the Hearing presenting an overview of where they are in the process. He advised that he began working on the Housing Element in 1995; the next scheduled mandated update was 1996 and was extended to 1998, which will be extended to the year 2000. He stated that the Housing Element has been a mandated element of the General Plan for about thirty years. He addressed the housing element in general, SCAG's Regional Plan, State Law review period and findings, and the four major topics of the Housing Element as follows: community housing needs, resources to address needs, a statement of goals, policies and quantified objectives and a description of those actions and programs which the City will implement during the time period in order to reach those goals and policies. He also addressed the procedure for changes/modifications. He advised that Keith Hanks provided his a list of five specific questions, which he was advised to address at the upcoming workshop. He answered questions posed regarding jurisdictions contesting their share of regional housing needs, stating that the cycle for this element has been approved, but the new cycle for the next update for the year 2000, will be beginning soon and that the City can protest those numbers and try to get a modification when they are in draft form. R. Castaneda, Consultant Housing Element Community Development Director Bruckner responded to question regarding the Com Dev Dir Wooden Horse Apartments as it is in the Housing Element, expressing that one option comments was to convert them to senior affordable housing. Testimony was received from Art Morales regarding notice of publication and from Testimony Marianne Miasnik as she re -submitted her list of various questions in writing that will be addressed at the workshop. Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried Pub Hrg cont to continue the Public Hearing to Tuesday, October 13, 1998, at 6:30 P.M., in the Light to 10/13/98 and Water Conference Room. L&W 6:30 pm PUBLIC NUISANCE APPEAL - for property located at 219-221 N. San Gabriel Ave. Pub Hrg Appeal Property was declared a public nuisance due to the lack of a required trash enclosure and 221 N. San Gabriel unpermitted storage building constructed at the rear of 221 N. San Gabriel. 09/21/98 PAGE FOUR Community Improvement Manager Rudisel addressed the issue stating the public nuisance came about after the City received complaints concerning roll around trash containers and chronic overflow of trash in several containers in the alley, by the apartment owners along San Gabriel Avenue. He stated that at public nuisance hearing the Hearing Officer required trash enclosures, which he found in his research of the AMC, are not required, it is only required to keep trash containers out of a public alley and on private property. He suggested as follows: indemnify the City through their insurance company against any claims that may arise, provide each tenant with a separate 35-40 gallon container that they would keep in their garage space on private property, or try to keep trash container on private property. The other issue is the unpermitted storage facility, for which, in order to legalize, the property owners would have to get a variance, he suggested that this item be deferred until they sell the property and at that time either permit or remove the structure. Com Imp Mgr comments Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Community Improvement Manager Discussion Rudisel regarding the staff report, the problems, the options, the Hearing Officer's recommendation and staff recommendation. Mrs. Narang addressed Council and answered questions posed. Mrs. Narang Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Item referred back unanimously carried by roll call that the item be referred back to staff in order to seek to staff answers and return with a revised staff report. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -P, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe, and Appvd, Spec Call unanimously carried, with the exception of items IV -B, G, N, O, and IV -P, which were IV- B, G, N, O, considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. & P. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1998, were approved as Min approved written. B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C156 REAPPOINTING ROBERT DUNN TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. R. Dunn to PB D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C158 REAPPOINTING ROSEMARY AGABRA TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. R. Agabra to LC A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C157 APPOINTING LISA A. SOTELA TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. L. Sotela to LC E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C159 APPOINTING JEFFREY LAWRENCE CORNEJO TO THE CULTURAL AND J. Cornejo to Cult HISTORICAL LANDMARK COMMISSION. & Hist Comm. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C160 APPOINTING RAYMOND AYON TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL R. Ayon to Cult ' LANDMARK COMMISSION. & Hist Comm. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C161 REAPPOINTING TED GARCIA TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL T. Garcia to Cult LANDMARK COMMISSION. & Hist Comm. F. Approval was given that the week of October 4h through October 10th, be Public Power proclaimed Public Power Week and that a proclamation be prepared and presented Week Proc at the October 56, 1998, Council meeting in celebration of the event. 10/4-10/10 09/21/98 PAGE FIVE G. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call H. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Hum Res Action Merit Increases and/or regular appointment: Items S. Goggins Promotions: J. Hinojos, Line Mechanic, effective September 6, 1998. ' I. The Enabling Agreement between the City and Noram Energy Services, Inc., was Agmt w/Noram approved; the Mayor was authorized to execute same, and the authority was delegated to the Director of Utilities or his designee to enter into future short-term transactions that may arise under the agreement. J. The Enabling Agreement between the City and New Energy Ventures, L.L.C., Agmt w/New was approved; the Mayor was authorized to execute same, and the authority was Energy Ventures delegated to the Director of Utilities or his designee to enter into future short-term L.L.C. transactions that may arise under the agreement. K. Plans and specifications for the construction of CDBG Project No. D970-97, Plans & Specs Water Main Improvements were approved subject to final approval by Los Water Main Angeles County CDBG. CDBG L. Approval was given to select a utility customer focus group to become Utility Focus knowledgeable about electric utility deregulation, and to make a recommendation Group selection to Azusa City Council whether and when Azusa electric Utility should begin the approved open access for its electric utility customers. M. Approval was given, in concept, that staff develop and implement a program Customer Contract ' whereby staff is authorized to negotiate individualized customer contracts for the Program purpose of attracting and/or retaining electric utility customers. N. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call O. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. P. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Spec Call Special Call Items Councilmember Beebe addressed resolution regarding appointing Planning Beebe comments Commissioners to the Planning Commission, stating that it was an oversight on Council's part, and that Stacey Kent would be appointed to the Planning Commission at the October 5, 1998 meeting. Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C155 REAPPOINTING DIXON JAMES TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. D. James to PC Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: 09/21/98 PAGE SIX HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE 8f,211 Councilmember Hardison addressed the issue, "purchase of banner poles for promoting Purchase of banner special City events". He suggested that instead of purchasing new banner poles, that poles/continued staff should look into the feasibility of utilizing old light standards as banner poles, thus saving the City money. It was consensus that the item be tabled until the issue is researched. Discussion.was held regarding operation of the Azusa Woman's Club and the options Discussion re: presented by staff. It was noted that the commitment and consideration to the Azusa Azusa Woman's 'Woman's Club for their use of the building would be honored; there was concern Club operation regarding number of caterers, and it was it was noted that the RFP will use the term options contractor, which could provide an option to use different caterers and, staff reassured Council that community groups would be allowed to use the club for their meetings, etc. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried to approve option 3; staff is prepare an RFP that would include Option 3, approved language as to who is responsible for maintenance, a guaranteed number of rentals Woman's Club agreed upon from contractor, insurance, security, clean-up, set-up, marketing assistance operation and referrals, etc. Councilmember Hardison expressed concerns regarding Final Parcel Map No. 21104 relating to the subdivision of the Cytec Industries property located at 1001 and 1025 N. Final Parcel Map Todd Avenue, partially leased by Colorama Nursery. He stated that he would not No. 21104 approve the item until the property has been cleaned up. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Mr. Jim Canela of Wyneger & Associates, the Civil Engineers on the project, regarding Council concerns of the Final Parcel Map presence of stored materials on the property, an alleged unpermitted use, and how/if it No. 21104 relates to the approval of the final parcel map. It was then moved by Councilmember referred back to Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried that the item staff for review. be referred back to staff for further review. Councilmember Rocha questioned item on the warrant resolution regarding a payment to Citrus College, listed as Ranch Center pass through from the Redevelopment Agency Rocha question in the amount of $1,800. Community Development Director Bruckner responded stating as part of the Redevelopment Plan requirements, the City as to pass through a certain percentage of Com Dev Dir tax increment to various taxing jurisdictions and in this case its Citrus College response jurisdictions. Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF Res. 98-C162 WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NONE NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 10:30 P.M. CRA convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:31 P.M. 09/21/98 PAGE SEVEN Cncl reconvened 1 THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS IDA No Bus. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS APFA No Bus. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Resos. Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, V Rdg Ord CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE AZUSA Execution of MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION CONCERNING THE City Contracts ENFORCEABILITY OF CITY CONTRACTS NEGOTIATED AND EXECUTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DESIGNEES. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. Sub -section c was added to the proposed ordinance to read "All agreements executed pursuant to subsection (b) of this Section shall be presented to the City council within fourteen (14) days after the Agreement is executed. City Manager Cole advised that there would be no Closed Session held this evening. No Clsd Sess It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Hilda Moyinedo and Mr. Adjourn in Ted Martinez. memory TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:39 P.M. CI CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C164 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-014. 09/21/98 PAGE EIGHT 'VE