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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 16, 2000 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2000 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the City Manager's Office to conduct a Closed Session. It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session on the following: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Property Address: 716-728 N. Dalton Avenue, and 303-353 E. Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA. 91702 Negotiator: Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews, City Manager Cole, and Director of Community Services/City Librarian Maghsoudi. Under negotiation: Terms for sale or lease. Recess to Closed Session CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN THE AZUSA AUDITORIUM IN ORDER TO Council convened CONDUCT ITS REGULAR MEETING. Azusa Aud City Attorney Carvalho reported that there was no action taken in Closed Session. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Dr. Maria Pacino of Azusa Pacific University. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Police Captain Garcia, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Associate Director of Recreation and Parks Jacobs, Economic Development/Redevelopment Director Andrews, Senior Management Analyst Kalscheuer, Director Community Services/City Librarian Maghsoudi, Recreation Coordinator Marc Gonzales, Planning Secretary Rocha, City Clerk Solis, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL Mr. Alan Olson, President of Azusa sister City Program addressed Council and audience providing information regarding the program and then introduced three adults who have been visiting the City during the past week; Rosa Torres, Jorge Frias, and Manuel Carrillo. The entire Council presented them with gifts from the City and thanked the 'host families, Richard and Frances Madrigal, Diane Beebe and Harry Hoke. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No Reports Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial A. Olson Sister City Public Part. Marc Gonzales, Recreation Coordinator, and friends, addressed Council announcing the M. Gonzales Haunted House opening in Azusa. It is located at the Foothill Center and will be open Rec Coord. beginning October 20ih through the 31It. Mr. Roy Chandra addressed Council expressing his appreciation to the Azusa Police R. Chandra Department, specifically, Officer Mark Walters, for his courtesy and understanding. comments Mr. Mark Ades addressed Council expressing his opposition to participation in the M. Ades invocation because it appears to be required all people in attendance at the meetings and comments suggested that the introduction be changed to give people a choice to participate or not. Ms. Celeste Gonzales of Azusa High School Science Club addressed Council requesting C. Gonzales sponsorship for the club activities. It was consensus of Councilmembers to approve Donation $100 a $100 donation to the AHS Science Club. AHS Science Clb Mr. Edward M. Jackson addressed Council and audience and spoke of hate crimes and E. Jackson 'how this Country is for everyone. comments Ms. Lucinda Freeman and Ms. Linda Blanshay, of the Simon Weisenthal Center, L. Freeman & Museum of Tolerance, addressed Council offering support to the City with the L. Blanshay coordination of a hate crime task force, as they are currently working with the City of Simon Weisenthal Santa Monica and would like to share resources with the City of Azusa. Ctr City Manager Cole provided an update on the City's five point program to respond to City Mgr the pattern of hate crimes that have taken place in the City. He detailed the process of Setting Up Hate setting up the Hate Crime Task Force. He then responded to questions and comments Crime Task posed by Councilmembers and advised that he would come back with a report at the next Force Council meeting to address the issue of a reward for information leading to solving the hate crime that was recently committed in the City. Messrs. Robert Groh and Tunsey representing La Pradera Market, addressed Council Messrs. Groh regarding their request for a beer and wine license for the business located at 651 E. & Tunsey La Arrow Highway and the resolution on the agenda reversing the decision of the Planning Pradera Mkt Commission regarding the CUP. They were provided with a copy of the resolution in comments order for them to study and respond to the findings of Council at the Public Hearing held Revenues for City on October 16th. issues to be dis REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Updates/Rpts Discussion was held regarding potential revisions to the business license and utility taxes Discussion re: and other related issues which would increase revenues for the City. City Manager Business License Cole cited some business license methodology that may need to be reviewed and adjusted & Utility Taxes to be feasible, as well as other utilities which could be considered as revenue. He asked Revenues for City for a workshop in order to discuss the feasibility of ballot measures for the March ballot. issues to be dis It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Monday, October 23, 2000, at 5:30 adjourned mtg p.m. in the Light and Water Department Conference Room, and then to convene to the 10/23/00 Azusa Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. to conduct the formal swearing in of the new Chief of 5:30 p.m. L&W Police King Davis. City Manager Cole provided an update of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone. He City Mgr invited all to attend the last of the tree planting for NIZ 1; all will meet at Gladstone NIZ 1 and NIZ 2 Park on Saturday, October 28, 2000, at 11 p.m. and 12 noon, for the celebration of the completion of NIZ 1. He stated that there will be a meeting regarding NIZ 2 at Mountain View School on Wednesday, October 18, 2000, at 7p.m. and invited all to attend. City Manager Cole invited all to attend the Second Citizen's Congress on Saturday, City Mgr October 21, 2000, at 8:30 a.m.; registration will be at the Azusa Auditorium, at City Second Citizen's Hall. He advised that the key note speaker will be Stefanos Polyzoides. Moved by Congress Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously 10/21 carried that electric bill discounts in increments of $50, not to exceed $500, be handed out as door prizes at the event. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONVENED AT 8:43 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:52 P.M. 10/16/00 PAGE TWO Cncl reconvened Councilmember Stanford thanked Golden Days Committee for a job well done, he Stanford wished good luck to Yolanda Pena, and acknowledged School Board member Ilene comments Ochoa and Principal Burke Hamilton, who were in attendance a the meeting. Councilmember Hardison praised all involved in the Citizens Congress and the great job they are doing in-house. He warned parents of the dangers of scooters and asked them to tell their kids to be careful. He advised that there is a need for signal synchronization at Azusa Avenue and Eleventh Street and San Gabriel Avenue. He invited all to the Adjourned Meeting to be held on Monday, October 23, 2000, at 5:30 �p.m. at Light and Water Department, conference room regarding business licenses. Councilmember Beebe announced that there will be a Helping Hand benefit on Saturday, November 11'", at the Azusa Woman's Club, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., for additional information contact Oscar Zamora at 334-5685 or Mike Aguirre, at 334-8872. She thanked Rosemary Salce and all the Golden Days committee members for a great Golden Days and the special touches they provided. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha also praised Rosemary Salce and the Golden Days Committee for a very beautiful celebration. He asked to keep in prayer Fabian Ruben Cisneros, a preemie baby still in hospital, and Yolanda Pena, who are both recovering from surgery. He acknowledged those responsible for the tree planting grant received from the Forestry Service, Geoff Craig, Rich Rivera and Ross Montes. He announced that he and Dave Hardison will be having a food drive for the Azusa Food Bank. Hardison comments Beebe comments Rocha comments Mayor Madrid thanked all who participated and made the Golden Days Celebration a Madrid huge success and the dedication of the Sister City members. comments SCHEDULED ITEMS Scheduled Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - to consider adoption of Resolution finding the Cont Pub Hrg City to be in conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) and Congestion Mgmt adopting the CMP Local Implementation Report. Program Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Hearing stating that in 1993 the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adopted a regional Congestion Management Plan (CMP) which requires all cities and counties to adopt measures designed to reduce traffic congestion in the region. The plan requires cities and counties to prepare and adopt an annual local implementation report and resolution certifying that they are in compliance with the CMP requirements by maintaining credits. Azusa is in conformance with the CMP with a positive credit which indicates that the City will continue receiving its gas tax money with no penalties. Mayor Madrid asked staff to look into the impact of housing numbers in the City as they relate to CMP. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Com Dev Dir comments Testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and Hrg Closed unanimously carried to close the Hearing. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE CMP LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 10/16/00 PAGE THREE Res. 00-C 119 CMP conformance & CMP Implementation Rpt. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - to consider setting fees pursuant to the California Integrated Pub Hrg Waste Management Act of 1989 and California Public Resources Code Section 41901. AB 939 fees The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 5, 2000. Senior Management Analyst Kalscheuer addressed the Hearing stating that as part of the approval of the Comprehensive Recycling Program there is a need for a rate adjustment. There is an increase in cost for single family residents for green waste, $1.79, and established a fee for multifamily bin customers for $1.15 per house per month. He advised that this is a procedural item to fully implement the recycling program approved on October 2, 2000. Testimony was solicited, but, none were received. Hrg Open C. Kalscheuer comments Testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Sanford and Hrg Closed unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING Res. 00-C 120 A FEE RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA Implementation INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1989 ("AB 939"). of fees Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -K, was approved by Consent Calendar motion of Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and V-A - V -K unanimously carried with the exception of items V -E and V -H, which were considered E & H Special under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Call A. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 2, 2000, were approved as written Min approved B. The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Purchase Incentive Program was approved. The Alternative Fuel program provides incentives for the purchase or lease of an alternative fuel vehicle Vehicle Purchase (electric or hybrid) used as a primary or alternative means of transportation. Incentive Prgm C. Specifications for the CDBG Project No. D99045, Gladstone Park Specs CDBG Improvement/Basketball Court & Block Wall, were approved. As part of the Gladstone Park Neighborhood Improvement Zone 1, the construction of new basketball court and Improvements block wall at Gladstone Park was approved. D. The City Treasurer's Report as of August, 2000, was received and filed. Treas Rpt E. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS. Spec Call F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 00-C121 ADJUSTING THE SALARY FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT Com Imp Inspec. INSPECTOR. Salary adjust 10/16/00 PAGE FOUR G. The extended and restated Agreement with Burgundy Rose Catering for the Agmt w/Burgundy operation of the Azusa Woman's Club, was approved and its execution was Rose Catering authorized. Woman's Club H. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call I. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 00-C122 CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A Calling & Giving GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH Notice 3/6/01 6, 2001, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY Muni Election THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, Res. 00-C123 CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS Requesting Brd ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY of Supv Svs for RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 3/6/01 Election TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2001. J. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Res. 00-C124 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE Warrants FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. K. Request to waive formal bidding procedures, pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Purchase of 3 Code, and purchase three Police Department vehicles, utilizing asset seizure funds Police Vehicles not to exceed $45,000, was approved. Staff was authorized to negotiate with Azusa auto dealerships to obtain the best deal on three previously owned vehicles. CALL ITEMS Special Call Items ,SPECIAL Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha advised that he will be voting no on the appointment of the Rocha comments Assistant City Manager position as he feels that the City is top heavy and the money for Human Res that position can be utilized better for grounds. and maintenance. He noted that it is Action Items nothing against the person for that position. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and carried to Motion to approve approve Human Resources Action Items as stated below. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha Rocha - no dissenting on the appointment of the Assistant City Manager. Human Resource Item was approved as follows: Merit Increase or Regular Human Res Items Appointment: J. Prado, D. Ramirez, and L. Wofford. approved. New Appointments: C. Curiel, Engineering Technician, effective October 17, 2000. H. Quintero, Accountant, effective October 17, 2000. S. Shahsavari, Librarian, effective October 23, 2000. R. Person, Assistant City Manager, effective October 30, 2000. Promotional Appointment: S. Noble, Water Utility Equipment Operator, effective October 17, 2000. Separation: R. Rivera, Park Maintenance Supervisor, effective October 5, 2000. 'Councilmember Beebe requested that staff address the issue of the replacement of survey markers after construction projects. Community Development Director Bruckner responded stating that in order to insure that survey monuments are replaced after projects, there will be additional language included in contracts stipulating that that is a definitive requirement. It was then moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe and unanimously carried to approve project acceptance for "Azusa Avenue Improvements", and the notice of completion, and that the City Clerk's Office be authorized to file same with the County recorder's Office. 10/16/00 PAGE FIVE Beebe re: survey markers after construction projects/Com Dev Dir response Notice of Comp Azusa Ave Improvements City Manager Cole introduced the new Assistant City Manager Robert Person and his City Mgr intro wife and daughter to Council and audience. Mr. Person said a few words expressing Assist City Mgr his thanks for being approved to work in the City of Azusa. R. Person THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl recess/CRA CONVENED AT 9:17 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:25 P.M. Cncl reconvened ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS ' Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REVERSING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-2000-06, WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED TYPE 20 BEER AND WINE SALES, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 651 E. ARROW HIGHWAY. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rocha 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: Ord/Spec Resos Res. 00-C125 Reversing PC Decision re: CUP La Pradera 651 E. Arrow Hwy AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Ord 00-012 ,AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, DELETING DIVISION 3 OF Amend AMC ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 2, AND ADDING CHAPTER 55 ENTITLED "HISTORIC re: Historic PRESERVATION". Preservation Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Beebe to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Monday, October 23, 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the Light and Water Department Conference Room, and then to convene to the Azusa Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. to conduct the formal swearing in of the new Chief of Police King Davis. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:40 P.M. &', - A,�- NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2000-C126. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2000-013. 10/16/00 PAGE SIX Adjourn to 10/23 5:30 p.m. L&W bus lic/revenues 6:30 p.m. Azusa Aud Swearing in New COP