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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 28, 1999 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1999 - 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 First Sergeant Journal Miller of JROTC. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Chief of Police Broderick, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Acting Director of Finance Brisco, Planning Secretary Rocha, Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews, Transportation Manager MacKay, Recreation Superintendent Jacobs, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a proclamation to Azusa High School JROTC in Proc to JROTC appreciation of service to the community. The entire Council presented a proclamation to Ms. Lynn Hulsebos, member of the Proc to L. Architectural Barriers Commission, in appreciation of her participation in a program that Hulsebos presented information to nine Azusa elementary schools, concerning issues relating to ABC committee disabled persons. Director of Utilities, Joe Hsu presented a check in the amount of $3,000 to the Azusa Check to Azusa High Band Boosters as a matching contribution to help purchase new band uniforms. High Band PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part. Ms. Suzanne Avila, Mrs. Vera Mendoza, and Ms. Karen Fortus, addressed Council Riverfront presenting an update on the Riverfront Planning Project. They detailed the canyon Planning Project beautification project, their work with the Forestry Service and Cal Trans, goals of the Update group and the Scoping Report. Councilmembers provided input regarding the future of the project, stating that one main concern is with youth of the city. City Manager Cole advised that he would recommend that this be part of the general plan process and would provide his recommendation in the form of a staff report. It was consensus that this item would be a topic of discussion at a future workshop. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting the status of a Soap Box Derby for the A. Morales youth of Azusa and also requested feedback on the feasibility of free swim this summer. comments He then expressed his opinion regarding the Rosedale Project. Ms. Naida Flores addressed Council expressing her concern regarding item IV -P, N. Flores Reimbursement Agreement with Azusa Associates, LLC, (Standard Pacific) for the comments Mountain Cove project, stating that the Archeology report is inadequate and the filings of the report are not acceptable. (The issue was addressed in the Special Call portion of the Agenda). Mr. Tom Davis of Vulcan Products addressed item regarding the proposed increase in T. Davis 'the extraction tax for rock quarries, detailing the history of the City/Rock industry comments relationship. He expressed his opposition to the proposed tax increase stating it was violating the Memorandum of Understanding the City and Rock companies have and requested that the City wait until the MOU's expire. Mr. Thomas Powell of Southdown Company reiterated comments made by Mr. Davis T. Powell and expressed his opposition to the Business License increase, stated that the increase is comments a breach of the MOU, that this is not authorized by State Law or the Azusa Municipal Code and stated that he is paying the extraction tax under protest. Mr. Tom Sheedy of Azusa Rock addressed the issue stating the above speakers made all T. Sheedy points he wished to make, but asked that when the taxes are increased that the fixed comments public works contracts that now exist be excluded from the new tax rate. REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Cncl/Staff City Manager Cole reminded residents that there will be a Neighborhood Improvement City Manager Zone meeting on July 13d' at Murray school. He stated that the property at 123 S. comments Orange has been condemned and there is an order to demolish in 20 days. Councilmembers provided input regarding the property. 'Discussion was held regarding the processing of the proposed Mountain Cove Project Discussion and the feasibility of creation of a working group. The issue will be brought back to a Mountain Cove Council meeting as an agenda item. project Councilmember Stanford provided an update on the American Public Power Authority Council seminar he attended in Utah. Councilmember Hardison wished all a safe 4"' of July. comments Councilmember Beebe thanked all who participated in the golf tournament and all who made donations. Councilmember Rocha provided an update on the 4th of July parade, announced monthly cleanup on July 3rd, commented on the deplorable conditions that exist on Azusa Avenue and Arrow Highway, quelled rumor that he attended a Rosedale Barbecue and requested that all keep in prayer and positive thoughts Stephanie Fierro who has cancer. Mayor Madrid thanked all who attended the Sub -station meeting. SCHEDULED ITEMS Scheduled Items PUBLIC HEARING - on Code Amendment No. 210, relating to Signs in Commercial Pub Hrg Code Zones. Amend #210 The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 10, 1999. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and Hrg continued unanimously carried to continue the public hearing to July 6, 1999, Council meeting. to 7/6/99 PUBLIC HEARING - on a request to convert ten apartments into condominiums for the Pub Hrg property located at 430 & 434 N. Dalton Avenue, Mohamad & Fariba Tavakkoli. Tavakkoli The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 10, 1999. 06/28/99 PAGE TWO Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Hearing presenting the facts Com Dev Dir surrounding the request to covert ten apartments to condominiums, noting the conditions comments of approval in the staff report. He then answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Mr. Mohamad Tavakkoli, the applicant, addressed the Hearing and answered questions M. Tavakkoli posed by Councilmembers regarding his reason for deciding to convert the apartments comments into condominiums and noted that he did not want to have individual water meters for the project as it would not be financially feasible for him. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing expressing his opposition to the condominiums. A. Morales Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Hrg Closed carried by roll call to close the Public Hearing. After question and answer session between Councilmembers and staff, it was moved by Tentative Tract Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried Map/Conditional by roll call that Tentative Tract Map No. 52836, Conditional Use Permit No. C-99-4, Use Permit and and Precise Plan of Design No. P2-99-4, be denied. They noted that the findings as Precise Plan of follows: That the proposed project would unreasonably interfere with the use or Design Denied enjoyment of the properties in the vicinity; will adversely affect the public peace, health, safety or general welfare and the project is not in general conformance with the development standards of the residential district. PUBLIC HEARING - to consider adoption of the California Building Standards Codes. Pub Hrg Bldg Code Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 17, and 24, 1999. 'Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the issue of building Discussion permits for block walls. Testimony was solicited, but, none was received. Testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Hrg Closed carried to close the Hearing. It was consensus of Councilmembers to approve the Delete bldg pmts amendment to the Building Code Ordinance with the deletion of building permits for for block walls block walls. Councilmember Beebe offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING Ord. 99-011 CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE adopting by THE 1998 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE reference the (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCORPORATING THE 1998 Edition CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA California Bldg MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, Code Standards, 1998 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; etc. AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1997 EDITION, THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1997 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 14-4,14-51,14-53, 14-55, 14-91, 14-111, 14-150 REFERENCING CODE ADOPTIONS, ADDING SECTIONS 14-9, 14-57, 14-193 AND DELETING SECTION 14-93. Moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 06/28/99 PAGE THREE s Discussion was held between Councihnembers and staff regarding the property at 1301 Dis 1301 W. W. Foothill and it was moved by Councilmember Beebe, seconded by Councilmember Foothill, remove Hardison and carried to remove the meandering sidewalks at that location, and refer the meandering item back to the Planning Commission with a recommendation that they recommend sidewalks/refer berming and landscaping. Mayor Madrid dissenting. back to PC The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -S, was approved by Consent Cal motion of Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and IV -A - IV -S unanimously carried, with the exception of item IV -I, N and P, which were considered I, N, P, Spec under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Call A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 1999, were approved as written. Min approved B. The Agreement between City of Azusa and City of Covina for School Resource Agmt w/Covina Officer, a Community Development Block Grant Program, was approved for Resource Officer period July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000. C. Agreement with Peregrinos' de Emaus for Homeless Outreach, a Community Agmt Peregrinos' Development Block Grant Program, was approved for period July 1, 1999, de Emaus through June 30, 2000. D. Agreement with VNA Foundation, Mano-a-Mano Program, a Community Agmt w/VNA Development Block Grant Program, was approved through June 30, 2000. Foundation/Mano E. Agreement with Service Center for Independent Living, (SCIL) for Information Agmt w/SCIL and Referral Services for the Disabled Program, a Community Development Block Grant Program, was approved for period July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000. F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 99 -C80 -A CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL Canvass of ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1999, TO BE MADE BY 7/20/99, Elect THE CITY CLERK. G. Bid opening was held in the Office of the City Clerk on Monday, June 14, 1999, Agmt w/Morrison for the contract for on site cooking for Senior Meal Program. One bid was Health Care, Inc. received. The Contract was awarded to Morrison Health Care, Inc., sole bidder, Sr Meals for fiscal year July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2000. H. The renewal of Dog Licensing Agreement for a period of four months was Dog Licensing approved. Staff plans to bring a new proposed uniform licensing program Agmt proposal and agreement in August with implementation suggested for November 1, 1999. Spec Call I. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. J. Notice of Completion for the Foothill Boulevard Overlay by Damon Construction Notice of Comp was approved; the extras in the amount of $4,593.28 were approved and the City Foothill Overlay Clerk was authorized to file the Notice with the County Recorder's Office. Damon Constr. K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 99-C81 AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR Amend Schedule THE AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER DEPARTMENT. Water Rates L. Human Resources Action Items as follows: Human Res. Merit Increases: C. Guide, J. Helvey, T. Henson, and G. Doore Action items Rehire: S. Goggins, Meter Reader, effective July 1, 1999. New Appointments: M. Diaz, Computer Operator, effective July 1, 1999. Voluntary Demotion: L. King, Line Mechanic Helper, effective June 14, 1999. 06/28/99 PAGE FOUR I M. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 99-C82 REVISING THE RULES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM SECTION 5.5.3, Revise Civil Svs PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS. sec. 5.5.3 N. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. rel L Spec Call Renewal agreement with LA Works for the 1999-2000 Fiscal Year was approved Agmt w/LA and the Mayor was authorized to execute and the Finance Director was authorized Works to issue a Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $28,874. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Contract for the Head Start re -roofing project was awarded to Blue Sky Roofing, Head Start roof Inc. in the amount of $5,660 and the Mayor was authorized to execute same. Blue Sky Roofing R. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 99-C87 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN Reimbursement THE CITY OF AZUSA AND LEGACY HOMES AT PARKSIDE, LLC. Agmt Parkside S. Two separate resolutions authorizing payment of warrants by the City were adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. Nos. 99-C84 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE & 99-C85 FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Items Councilmember Beebe expressed concern regarding the proposed adoption of the CEQA CEQA Guidelines Guidelines due to lack of a report that was not attached to the item. It was consensus cont 7/6/99 of Councilmembers that the item be continued to the meeting of July 6, 1999. Discussion was held regarding the proposed resolution setting the rate of tax on Rock Extraction. City Manager Cole explained the difference between Irwindale Rock Extraction Tax and the City of Azusa. After additional discussion regarding the public works contracts that the rock quarries currently have and it was consensus of Councilmembers to approve the tax and direct staff to possibly negotiate an exemption for existing contracts. Further, City Attorney Carvalho advised that she would research the existing memorandum of understanding with the rock quarries, if they exist, and, specifically, the enforceability; she will provide Council with a summary of her findings. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ON ROCK, SAND, AND GRAVEL EXTRACTION. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEEBE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 06/28/99 PAGE FIVE Dis re: Rock Extraction Tax Res. 99-C83 setting bus lic tax on Rock, Sand & Gravel Extraction Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the proposed Dis Reimburse - Reimbursement Agreement with Azusa Associates, LLC, (Standard Pacific Development ment Agmt w/ Co.) regarding the Mountain Cove Project. Councilmember Rocha requested that an Azusa Associates archeologist be added to the project to address the concerns raised by Ms. Flores earlier in the meeting. City Manager and City Attorney both responded, stating that this issue will be addressed in the Environmental Impact Report review of the project. Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: rA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 99-C86 CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE Agmt w/ CITY OF AZUSA AND AZUSA ASSOCIATES, LLC. Azusa Associates Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess CRA CONVENED AT 10:22 P.M. convene THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:23 P.M. ORDINANCE/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: ' AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-99-2 TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY AT: 1301 WEST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM M2 (HEAVY MANUFACTURING) TO Ml (LIGHT MANUFACTURING). Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-99-3 TO RECLASSIFY SIX (6) OF ELEVEN (11) PARCELS FOR PROPERTY AT: 975 NORTH TODD AVENUE FROM M2 (HEAVY MANUFACTURING) TO Ml (LIGHT MANUFACTURING). Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 06/28/99 PAGE SIX Cncl reconvene Ord/Spec Resos Ord No. 99-012 Zone Change 1301 W. Foothill Ord No. 99-013 Zone Change 975 N. Todd Avenue It was consensus of the City Councilmembers to adjourn and to keep in prayer Stephanie Adjourn Fierro, who has been suffering from the disease of cancer. Keep in Prayers Stephanie Fierro TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:25 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 99-C88. NEXT ORDINANCE NO.99-014. 06/28/99 PAGE SEVEN