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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 16, 1998 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Leroy of the Assembly of God Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Broderick, Planning Secretary Rocha, Community Development Director Bruckner, City Planner Johnson, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial The entire Council presented Proclamation to Mr. Jess Enriquez, in recognition of his Proc to J. Enriquez many years of service to the City of Azusa. Ms. Shelia Murphy, Board Member of the Department of Conservation State Mining and S. Murphy Geology Board, presented the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act 1997 Lead Agency Lead Agency Award to the City of Azusa; Planning Secretary Linda Rocha accepted the award. Award to City Utilities Director Hsu, on behalf of the Light and Water City employees, presented Donation to Santa donation in the amount of $270.00, to Elaine Dominguez, representing AUSD for Clothes, L&W Operation Santa Clothes, employees PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Ed Chavez, representative of Assemblyman Martin Gallegos, provided update on E. Chavez the new make up of the California Legislature. comments Ms. Lurece Hunter, Executive Director of Miss Azusa Pageant, provided an update on L. Hunter the pageant, announced that the date is set for March 13, 1999, the venue is not finalized comments yet, and requested all help sell tickets for a children's talent show as a fund raiser. For ` more information call: Azusa Chamber of Commerce, (626) 334-1507. Melissa Barbosa, a junior at Gladstone High School, requested support to attend the M. Barbosa ®®®® Presidential Classroom in Washington D.C. in January, 1999. The amount of funds comments needed for the trip is $300; she requested donations be sent to her at 18828 E. Citrus Edge Street, Azusa, 91702 or sent to Azusa City Hall. Councilmember Rocha suggested that $100 be appropriated from the vacated alley Rocha project. Staff was directed to place item on the Agenda for the next meeting with a comments suggested appropriate funding source. Mr. Salvador Cisneros, representing the Edwards Theaters, requested to use Krems site S. Cisneros for a parking lot for the month of December on Sundays, only. He proposed to pay comments $500 for the weekend, and/or he can charge $1 parking for each car, which would go to the City of Azusa, he would provide liability insurance, two security guards, and two extra employees to charge for entrance fee. He requested a decision this evening or by next week. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding Mr. Cisneros' request Discussion and Councilmembers Madrid and Rocha requested that staff be directed to look into the feasibility of allowing the use of the Krems property for swap meet parking for the month of December. Mr. Earl Knudson addressed Council regarding the Vogsburg residence in the Rosedale E. Knudson Project, stating that he has a client who is interested in its preservation. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council with comments regarding swap meet parking and A. Morales Krems site for parking; he announced a computer class tomorrow at 3 p.m., and alerted comments all of "no right turn on red light" signs on First street @ Azusa avenue, and Foothill and Vernon. Mr. Bill Sena, on behalf of the Gladstone Line Backers Club, announced that Gladstone High school are Champions of the Mountain View League, and invited all to attend the first CIF game at Citrus College on Friday, November 20, 1998 at 7 p.m. REPORTS. UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF City Manager Cole thanked Council for placing high expectations on City employees, who in turn have and do accomplish the job of serving the City residents to full capacity. 'He then provided an update on the issue of the Rosedale Project, which will be heard before Council at Public Hearings on November 3& and December 151, of this year, and announced the erection of the new freeway reader board. He then explained, in detail, the proposed sale of Cable television along with the process, laws, rights and obligation that need to be met and expressed the need for a subcommittee of Councilmembers to aid in setting parameters, providing guidance, knowledge, etc. on the issues involved. It was consensus of Councilmembers that Councilmembers Stanford and Beebe be the subcommittee. Councilmember Rocha announced Phase III of the Veterans Memorial, which will be the dedication of a monument to Azusa Veterans that lost their lives in WWII, Korea and Viet Nam and the target date for the dedication will be Veterans Day, 1999. It was consensus of Councilmembers that he go forward with the Phase M. Councilmember Stanford recognized students in the audience from APU, working on certain projects. He inquired whether transportation can be provided to senior citizens to shop outside Azusa boundaries. After discussion, it was consensus of Councilmembers that the policy of "not" providing transportation service to shop outside city limits be revisited and perhaps Azusa could do a pilot program of providing transportation to senior citizens outside city limits. He than advised that Gordon Coulter was doing well and has expressed to Council and City than and appreciation for concerns regarding his health. B. Sena comments Updates/Cncl City Mgr Announcements Rocha comments Stanford comments Councilmember Hardison announced that the Grand Opening for the Downtown Hardison Streetscape Project will be postponed for two weeks until Wednesday, December 16'h, comments 1998, in order for the project to be completed. Councilmember Beebe requested an update on wall, landscaping and other issues behind Beebe Edgewood Shopping Center. City Manager Cole responded stating that irrigation is in comments the process of being installed and other issues such as outdoor storage are being worked out with the developer. 11/16/98 PAGE TWO She announced Operation Santa Clothes, contact AUSD, and Food Bank; she reminded all that they could make contributions to city, Light and Water, City Hall. She extended thanks to Planning Commission and all who attended the Rosedale workshops, she invited all to come to public hearings before the City Council regarding the Rosedale Project on November 301 and December 1'. She congratulated Saint Frances of Rome on a successful Walk a Thon, announced that the Christian Family Center and Reverend Rick MacDonald have aprogram called Homework House, helping members of the community 'with their homework, to support the program call: 334-2911; lastly, she wished all a safe Thanksgiving. Councrlmember Rocha reminded all to attend Art on the Avenue, December V, 5:30 p.m. at the Sixth Street Marketplace, free admission or food for the Food Bank, he thanked Jody and Dave Hardison for helping to collect food for the Saint Frances of Rome Food Bank location. He invited residents to attend the two Day Laborer issue meetings on November 21 s` at Center School at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday, November 29th at Gladstone Park at 2:00 p.m. to meet with the Day Laborers. He thanked all for attending the Veterans Day Dedication; further that there is a need to install a marker at the Veterans Memorial, stating that Freedom is not Free. Lastly, he wished all a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Mayor Madrid reminded all of the Rosedale Project public hearings that will be held on Monday, November 301 and Tuesday, December 1'. SCHEDULEDITEMS Beebe comments continued Rocha add'1 comments Madrid comment Scheduled Items PUBLIC HEARING -on Code Amendment No. 202 concerning the location, review and Pub Hrg definition of tattoo parlors and permanent cosmetic establishments. Code Amend 202 'The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read the proof of publication Hrg Open of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 6, 1998. i City Planner Johnson addressed the issue stating that after a Council workshop shop held last year it was decided that tattoo parlors would not be appropriate or desirable in certain parts of the City. The City's current Zoning Ordinance does not address tattoo parlors and permanent cosmetics businesses. While the State Health and Safety Code precludes the City from regulating these uses based on their health impacts, the City has the authority to determine the location and manner in which these uses are conducted. She described the image problem with tattoo parlors and also the rights of business owners. She stated that the Planning Commission has recommended to the City Council that an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance be approved, adding tattoo parlors as a conditionally permitted use in the M-1 and M2 zones and adding permanent cosmetics as a permitted use when accessory to a beauty or barber salon in the Freeway Service C-1, Restricted Commercial C-2, General Commercial C-3, Central Business District CBD, Light Manufacturing M-1 and General Manufacturing M-2 zones, and that language be added defining permanent makeup establishment and tattoo parlors. City Planner Johnson comments Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the inclusion of Discussion language stipulating distant from schools, churches and parks, regulations adopted by the 'State, opposition to tattoo parlors in the City altogether, and a suggestion to return the proposed ordinance for further study. Testimony was received from Art Morales, who voiced opposition to tattoo parlors and Testimony suggested that they be allowed the rock quarries. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried Hrg Closed to close the Public Hearing. 11/16/98 PAGE THREE dl Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding means for Discussion creating a more restrictive ordinance, conditional use permit uses when considering tattoo parlors, definitions of tattoo parlors as well as permanent cosmetics and accessory, locations of M-1 and M-2 zone. It was consensus of Councihnembers that by February 1, 1999, an ordinance be brought back with more restrictive language and language that would quantify "accessory" and "primary". CouncUmember Rocha offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ? Rdg Ord AMENDING ARTICLE XIV SECTIONS 88-2015 AND 88-2035 AND APPENDIX concerning the "A" OF TITLE 88 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE location, review & LOCATION, REVIEW AND DEFINITION OF TATTOO PARLORS AND definition of Tattoo PERMANENT COSMETICS ESTABLISHMENTS. Parlors & Perm Cosmetics Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and Establishments t unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. Mayor Madrid addressed item regarding proposed Resolution appointing Ca1Tip Board Madrid of Directors Representatives. She requested that staff research where the policy is comments re: located, what the premium is and if the City's Agreement with ICRMA covers this type Ca1Tip of insurance. Councilmember Beebe offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Res. 98-C188 THE EXECUTION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA Appointing TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE POOL (CALTIP) AND APPOINTING A members to Ca1Tip ' DIRECTOR AND AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR AS REPRESENTATIVE. Trans Mgr MacKay & Mayor Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further Madrid reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -L, was approved Consent Cal. by motion of Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Stanford, and Approved unanimously carried, with the exception of items IV -F, J, K and L, which were IV -F, J, K, & considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. L, Spec Call A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 1998, were approved as Min approved written. B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C189 ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR SENIOR PROGRAMMER Specs for Senior ANALYST AND AMENDING THE NON -REPRESENTED CLASSIFIED Programmer EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS MEMORANDUM. Analyst C. The Netting Agreement between the City of Azusa and Pacificorp was approved Netting Agmt and its execution was authorized. w/Pacificorp D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C 190 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE Purchase of ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO Lockers (PD) EXCEED $22,500.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMPLOYEE LOCKERS. Quality Handling (Purchase will be from Quality Handling Material, Inc.). Material, Inc. 11/16/98 PAGE FOUR E. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Resources Merit Increases and/or regular appointment: Action Items B. Bailey. F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C 191 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING THE UPGRADE Upgrade CMS OF THE CALL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMS) AND CONVERSANT TO Lucent Tech & LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES AND TAPESTRY INTEGRATION Tapestry Integ. SPECIALISTS. Specialists. H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 98-C192 WAIVING FORMAL SEALED BIDDING AND AWARDING THE Purchase one PURCHASE OF ONE POWEREDGE 6300 FILE SERVER TO DELL Poweredge 6300 COMPUTER CORPORATION. File Server/Dell I. The Energy Partnership Program between the City of Azusa and the Azusa Energy Partnership Unified School District was approved by a Professional Services Agreement Program w/AUSD between the Light and Water Department and the National Energy Foundation with a not to exceed cost of $14,515; and a letter agreement with AUSD. J. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call K. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call L. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 'SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilmember Beebe questioned who pays the cost of the EIR for Azusa Rock proposal Consulting Svs of subsequent EIR and staff responded that Azusa Rock pays for the cost. The Agmt w/Jones Consulting Services Agreement with Jones & Stokes, Inc. is for the Azusa Rock & Stokes, Inc. Subsequent EIR pertaining to a proposal for expand the hours of operation for the approved conveyor belt system and eliminate the requirement for a grant separation between the haul road and a bike path, was approved and its execution was authorized. Councilmember Rocha addressed item regarding sale of old Christmas decoration item Council continents and suggested offering sponsorship to the community of individual trees to be re: X-mas decorated on Azusa Avenue for this Christmas season. He requested that staff research decorations the cost of lights for trees and plaques that would list sponsors message. old decoration Councilmember Hardison suggested that money received from the venture could pay for declared surplus cost of the lights. The old Christmas decoration were declared surplus and the and offered for sale Purchasing Officer was authorized to offer them for sale. Councilmember Rocha and Mayor Madrid voiced their opposition to Final Parcel Map Final Parcel Map No. 24852, stating that the is an inappropriate use of the land. This would affect No. 24852,appvd property located at 1201 N. Todd Avenue, to create six proposed lots and a 1.93 acre Rocha & Madrid street alignment. The Parcel Map was approved and recordation was authorized. dissenting Councilmember Beebe addressed item regarding warrant registers stating that she will Beebe comments vote yes on the item this time due to a promise made by the City Manager that by the re: warrants beginning of the new year the City will pay its bills on time, will pay the right bills and will be taking discounts where possible. Councilmember Beebe offered two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City which were adopted and entitled: 11/16/98 PAGE FIVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res. Nos. 98-C193 CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF & 194. WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Special Call Items unanimously carried by roll call to approve all Special Call items as listed above. approved THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONVENED AT 9:35 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:36 P.M. Cncl reconvened THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DID NOT CONVENE AS IDA No bus. THERE WAS NO BUSINESS NECESSARY TO BE TRANSACTED. THE CITY COUNCIL DID NOT CONVENE AS THE AZUSA PUBLIC APFA No bus. FINANCING AUTHORITY AS THERE WAS NO BUSINESS TO BE ' TRANSACTED. It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the Closed Session following: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (b)). One Case. B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a)), Johnson v. City of Azusa, Case No. Los Angeles Superior Court #BC 1924900. ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECESS AT: 9:40 P.M. Recess THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 10:40 P.M. Reconvened City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed No Reports Session. It was consensus of Councihnembers to adjourn. It was noted that Deputy City Clerk Adjourn is to post a notice of special meeting for November 21" relating to Day Laborer issue and adjourn that meeting to the November 29'", on the same issue. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:41 P.M. LL&ec L� �/Gtl ' DEP CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 98-C195 NEXT ORDINANCE NO.98-016. 11/16/98 PAGE SIX