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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 20, 2001 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 •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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (c)). One Case - Amicus Brief - Robinson v. Solano County. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Property Address: 410 North Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA. 91702 Negotiator: Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews Under negotiation: Terms for sale or lease. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Property Address: 613-615 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA. 91702 'Negotiator: Economic/Redevelopment Director Andrews Under negotiation: Terms for sale or lease. Closed Session CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN THE AZUSA AUDITORIUM IN ORDER TO CONDUCT ITS Convene in REORGANIZATION MEETING AT 7:30 P.M. Azusa Aud City Manager Cole welcomed all to the reorganization ceremony and introduced vocalist Elena City Mgr Beral, who sang a beautiful selection entitled: "Hero". He then introduced former Mayor Moses, Welcome Councilmember Lucio Cruz, and Water Representative Carol Montano. The Honorable Judge Dan Oki, a native Azusan, administered the Oath of Office to the following: Oath of Office Vera Mendoza -City Clerk, Uriel Macias -City Treasurer, Dick Stanford - Councilmember, Joseph by Judge Dan Romero Rocha - Councilmember, and Cristina Cruz Madrid -Mayor. All introduced their families Oki and expressed their appreciation to all who supported them throughout their lives. The City Council recessed for light refreshments at 8:17 P.M. Recess The City Council reconvened at: 8:40 P.M. Reconvened Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING Res. 01-C23 THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON MARCH 6, 2001, Declaring DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY THE Results of ' PROVISIONS OF LAW. 3/6/01 Election Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Madrid, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried by Chagnon Councilmember Chagnon be selected as Mayor Pro -Tem. appointed Mayor Pro - Tem City Attorney Carvalho advised of the following reportable action from Closed Session: Council City Atty. authorized staff to file an Amicus Brief relating to Robinson v. Solano County. City Attorney staff reports was also authorized to file a Receivership Case, to see that the property on Twintree is cleaned Closed up and abated as a nuisance. There was no reportable action on items regarding Real Property Session Negotiation Closed Session items. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Carlson of the First Presbyterian Church. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call 1 PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Davis, Utilities Director Hsu, Community Development Director Bruckner, Senior Management Analyst Kalscheuer, Finance Director Medina, Transportation Manager MacKay, Assistant Community Development DirectorOnaga, Project ManagerAmador, Project Manager Paz, Planning Secretary Rocha, Director of Redevelopment/Economic Development Andrews, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part. Ms. Peggy Martinez of the Downtown Business Association announced the upcoming Mariachi P. Martinez Concert to be held at Azusa Pacific University Event Center on Saturday, April 21, 2001. She comments provided details about the event and invited all to attend; ticket prices are from $10 to $25, which could be purchased from APU Ticket Master. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Update/Rpts City Manager Cole provided an update on the rolling black out that occurred on Monday, March City Mgr 19, 2001, in the City. He assured Council that there is enough power to meet the needs of Azusa comments customers, but, Edison has problems, he detailed the issue. Ms. Codi Reeley, a 12 year old student from Center Middle school, addressed Council requesting C. Reeley sponsorship for her trip, as part of the Los Angeles Citywide Christian choir, to perform in request Washington D.C. this summer. sponsorship SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - on a request by George Pieper (Lindley Scott Carriage House) for approval Pub Hrg of: 1) an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Designation (GPA 2000-02) from L(Low Lindley Scott Density) to CC (Community Commercial); 2) A Zone Change (Z-2000-02) from R1-7500 (Single- House Family Residential) to C-2 (Restricted Commercial); 3) A lot line adjustment (LLA -2000-02) between two parcels to accommodate the proposed parking lot configuration; 4) a Variance (V- 2000-09) to allow tandem Parking; 5) a Conditional Use Permit (CUP- 2000-08) to allow on -sale beer and wine; and 6) a Precise Plan of Design (P-2000-148) to construct a banquet hall on property located at 720 E. Foothill Boulevard. Mayor Madrid declared the Hearing open. Assistant City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 8, 2001. Assistant Community Development Director Onaga addressed the issue stating that the applicant Asst. Com is proposing to develop the vacant C-2 zoned parcels with a banquet hall. The facility will be used Dev Dir for wedding ceremonies and receptions and other banquets held mostly on weekends and comments evenings and used only for pre -planned events rather than for general public use. He stated that it is necessary to re -zone R-1 zoned parcel to C-2 to accommodate parking for the banquet facility. He detailed reasons the General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Lot Line Adjustment, Variance, Conditional Use Permit, and Precise Plan of Design would be needed. He advised that the Planning Commission had approved the project and recommended approval. Testimony was solicited, but, none was received. Test/none Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Hrg Closed carried by roll call to Close the Public Hearing. 03/20/01 PAGE TWO Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING GENERAL Res. 01-C24 PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -2000-02 AMENDING THE CITY OF AZUSA GENERAL PLAN General Plan LAND USE ELEMENT MAP TO RECLASSIFY A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 720 Amendment E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FROM L (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO CC (COMMUNITY 720 E. COMMERCIAL). Foothill Blvd. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A LOT LINE Res. 01-C25 ADJUSTMENT NO. LLA -2000-02 TO ADJUST THE LOT LINES OF APN 8624-002-046 & 8624- Lot Line 002-047 AT 720 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. Adjustment 720 E. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further Foothill Blvd. reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PRECISE Res. 01-C26 PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-2000-148 TO CONSTRUCT A BANQUET FACILITY AT 720 E. Precise Plan FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. of Design 720 E. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further Foothill Blvd. reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ZONE 1s' Rdg Ord CHANGE NO. Z-2000-02 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION ON A PORTION OF 720 Zone Change E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, FROM R1- 7,500 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 7,500 SQUARE 720E. FOOT LOTS) TO C-2 (RESTRICTED COMMERCIAL). Foothill Blvd. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-2000-08 TO ALLOW ON -SALE BEER AND WINE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A BANQUET FACILITY AT 720 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: STANFORD ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 03/20/01 PAGE THREE Res. 01-C27 Conditional Use Permit 720 E. Foothill Blvd. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A VARIANCE Res. 01-C28 NO. V-2000-09 TO ALLOW TANDEM PARKING AT 720 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. Variance @ 720 E. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further Foothill Blvd. reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON. MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - on a request by Kevin Coleman, Net Development Company, for approval Pub Hrg of: 1) An amendment to the Zoning Code (ZCA-215) that would allow "Flag Lots" in Commercial Flag Lots and Manufacturing Zones, and would reduce the minimum lot area of M-2 parcels to 6,000 square & reduce min feet; 2) A Precise Plan of Design (P-2001-02) to allow the construction of twelve concrete tilt -up lot area M-2 Industrial Buildings; and 3) a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM -26234) to subdivide one lot into twelve, zones for property located at 1004 W. Tenth Street. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Assistant City Clerk read affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 8, 2001. Assistant Community Development Director Onaga addressed the Hearing stating that the Asst. Com Dir proposed project is to subdivide 5.3 acre site into twelve individual parcels and construct one comments single -story concrete tilt -up industrial building on each lot with its own parking, and reciprocal access between certain parcels. He stated that a Code Amendment is needed in order to allow the parcels to be sold individually and to allow "flag lot", which aren't allowed in any zone in the City. He detailed the type of lot division, with an easement down the side. He detailed the building design and street orientation and the changes that were made by the applicant as requested by staff. He recommended approval and answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding maintenance of driveways, sidewalks, frontage areas, and allowing flag lots in other areas. Community Development Director Bruckner responded to questions stating that the driveway is Com Dev Dir not separate, but a right of access, all are responsible for maintaining their own parcel, if the comments driveway begins to deteriorate it becomes a property maintenance issue and the City will intercede. The City will have the ability to enforce maintenance. City Attorney Carvalho recommended that staff draft into the easement document, the City Atty responsibility of the holder of the easement to maintain the property. comments Mr. Kevin Coleman, the applicant, addressed concerns about maintenance, stating that there are K. Coleman already underlying documents as part of the parcel map that is recorded that stipulates applicant maintenance of the properties. He then answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried to close Hrg Clsd the Public Hearing. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING TENTATIVE Res. 01-C29 PARCEL MAP NO. 26234 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL OF LAND INTO TWELVE (12) Tentative PARCELS AT 1004 W. TENTH STREET. Parcel Map to subdivide Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon to waive further property reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: @1004 W. Tenth St. ' AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON. MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PRECISE Res. 01-C 30 PLAN OF DESIGN NO. P-2001-02 TO CONSTRUCTTWELVE (12) INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGSAT Precise Plan 1004 W. TENTH STREET. of Design 1004 W. Tenth St. 03/20101 PAGE FOUR 1 Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE ZONING 1" Rdg Ord CODE (CHAPTER 88 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE) ARTICLE IV, SECTION 88-635, Zone Change ARTICLE V. SECTION 88-1150, AND ARTICLE XIV, SECTION 88-1995, TO REDUCE THE Code Amend. MINIMUM LOT AREA IN THE M-2 ZONE AND TO ALLOW FLAG LOTS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL 215 ZONES. CODE AMENDMENT 215. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the ordinance. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items VII -A through VII -P, was approved by motion of Consent Cal. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried with VII A - VII P the exception of items VII -D, and VII -F, which were considered under the Special Call portion of D & F Spec the Agenda. Call A. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 2001, were approved as written. Min Appvd B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING Res. 01-C31 CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. Grant of Est. C. The power purchase and sale agreement with Avista Energy, Inc., was approved. The Agmt authority was delegated to the Director of Utilities or his designee to enter into future w/Avista Inc. transactions that may arise under it, pursuant to the limitations set forth in the Light and Power and Water Department's Risk Management Policy. Sale D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING Res. 01-C32 SUBMITTAL OF FUNDING REQUEST FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF Funding Rqst CONSERVATION'S DIVISION OF RECYCLING. Recycling F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call G. SBSX (Sher) is a Senate Bill that will increase the amount of funds available to customers Ltr of support for energy efficiency and conservation measures. A letter of support from the Mayor to the SBSX State Senate was approved. H. Approval was given to purchase two Toyota Prius, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, as part of the Purchase of Public Benefits Program with the intent to meet the requirements of Public Utilities Code Alternative Section 385, added by Assembly Bill 1890, to encourage investment s in renewable energy Fuel Vehicles resource and technologies. The purchase was approved in the amount of $39,400, utilizing Roseville the alternative bid procedures in accordance with the Azusa Municipal Code. Toyota I. Purchase of 10 personal computers was approved form Compaq Computer Corporation in Purchase 10 the amount of $9,331.20. Computers J. Approval was given to the Light & Water Department to donate its surplus electric vehicle to Donate elec the Gladstone High School Automotive Shop. veh to GHS K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 01-C33 APPROVING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN THE SOUTH COASTAIR Part fund QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, ALTERNATIVE FUELS SUBVENTION FUND MATCH match pgrm PROGRAM. L. Approval was given for the issuance of a Purchase Order to Dinardi Equipment Company Purchase of for the repairs to the Water Division"s backhoe was approved in the amount of $11,685.00. backhoe Dinardi Equip. Co. 03/20/01 PAGE FIVE M. The Professional Services Agreement with National Energy Foundation was approved in the National amount of $40,532.00, for the "Living Wise Resource Action Program" at the AUSD to Energy encourage and educate on conservation and to increase knowledge of how to protect natural Foundation resources N. Human Resource Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: F. Wong and R. Cabildo. Action Items O. The City Treasurer's Report as of January 2001, was received and filed. Treas Rpt P. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 01-C34 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon addressed revised item regarding Voluntary Load Reduction Program Chagnon clarifying that the program eligibility is from April through September and questioned the comments application deadline of March 27". City Manager responded stating that the deadline could be changed if needed. He then answered questions posed. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Voluntary carried to approve the proposed Voluntary Load Reduction Program ("Program") for the Spring and Load Summer of 2001 and authorize the Director of Utilities to execute "Electric Load Reduction Reduction contracts" with interested Azusa electric customers, and take all necessary actions to ensure the Program timely implementation of the Program. approved Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon addressed item regarding purchase of compartmentalized recycling bins Chagnon to carry out beverage container recycling program, questioning if the quotes included transportation comments costs. Integrated Waste Management Coordinator responded stating that transportation cost is included in quotes from out of state. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Pro-Tainer carried to approve the purchase of three 20 cubic yard, 4 compartment recycling containers for recycling $12,000, to Pro-Tainer, Inc., of Alexandria, MN. containers CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:48 P.M. CRAconvene THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:01 P.M. Cncl convene REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Updates/Rpts Councilmember Stanford invited all to attend the Miss Azusa Scholarship Pageant at Azusa Pacific Stanford University at 8:00 p.m. He praised City Managers for good solid management with regard to comments discussions with other utility companies. He also expressed his appreciation to Southdown, APU, and S&S Foods for shutting down to reduce power use in the City. Mayor Pro -Tem Chagnon announced Play For Kids Golf Tournament at Azusa Greens on June Chagnon 15,2001, and thanked Burgundy Rose for providing refreshments for the Oath of Office Ceremony. comments Councilmember Rocha solicited community input for naming streets and suggested streets such Rocha as Solis or Talley. comments Mayor Madrid thanked all that organization the ceremony. Mayor Madrid It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Thursday. March 22, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Adjourn zusa Auditorium in order to conduct a Hearing on the Review of an Application for Rent Increase 3/22/01 y Arrow Pines Mobile Home Estates and then adjourn to Monday, March 26, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. Arrow Pines n the Light and Water Conference Room in order to conduct a Staff/Council Workshop. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2001-C35. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2001-01. 03120/01 PAGE SIX