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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 2, 2004 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2004 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time In the Azusa Auditorium. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Inez Gutierrez for her many years of service to Proc to I. the City of Azusa and especially her participation in the Hands Across Azusa Event that was held Gutierrez In honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Terry Franson of the HRC presented Council with a aerial photograph of the Hands Across T. Franson Azusa Event. Present PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Ray Akramian addressed Council requesting to purchase the property at 237 S. Azusa R. Akramian Avenue. He responded to questions posed by Councilmembers stating that he would build a Comments used car lot on the property. He stated that he has offices In Azusa at 135 East Foothill Blvd, and at 19710 East Arrow Highway In Covina. He then answered questioned posed by Council. Staff was directed to work with Mr. Akramian to look into the feasibility of his request, and City Manager Cole advised that he would come back with Information on the subject by the first meeting in March, 2004. The City Council recessed at 702 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 pm. Rcss/rcnvn Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by City Manager Cole. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Deputy City Manager Gutierrez, Community Development Director Bruckner, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Chief of Police Davis, City Engineer Abbaszadeh, Senior Librarian, Technical Services Supervisor Levy, Adult Education & Literacy Coordinator Resto-Ometeotl, Emergency Services Coordinator Bruno, City Treasurer Macias, Director of Public Works Nakasone, Director of Park Planning and Development Noriega, Secretary Rocha, Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part B. Hamilton Mr. Burke Hamilton and Mrs. Inez Gutierrez provided information regarding "Yes on Measure A & I Gutierrez and Measure B" campaign. They stated that the co-chairs are themselves and Joe Rocha and Yes on Meas that their campaign headquarters is located at 605 N. Azusa Avenue and the phone number is: A & B 969-5240. Mrs. Inez Gutierrez announced the grand opening of the headquarters is on Friday, Campaign February 6, 2004, from 4-7 p.m. She stated that the office will be open dally from 10-6, and invited all residents to come by and obtain information relating the Monrovia Nursery Plan. Further, they Invited anyone interested in having meeting in their homes to call 969-5240. Ms. Cathie Wilson of Temple City addressed Council presenting the San Gabriel Animal joint C. Wilson Powers Authority and the proposal for EI Monte and Alhambra. She expressed her concern Re: SGA regarding the proposals and offered advice regarding how to deal with the Authority's JPA problems. Mrs. Marie Kukula-Tyner expressed her opinion regarding the Monrovia Nursery Project M. Tyner detailing several aspects of the project. Comments Ms. Lana Grizzell addressed Council expressing her opinion regarding the Monrovia Nursery L. Grizzell Project. Comments Mr. Patrick Mallon addressed Council with comments regarding the Annual Report for the City P. Mallon of Azusa CFD 2002-1 (Mountain Cove), but mostly talked about the Mountain Cove Community Comments Facilities District and how they would be utilized. He asked that the City retain a commercial estimator to make sure that the money they are required to pay over the next thirty years was appropriate. City Manager Cole advised that there is a process going on now to make sure the fees they are City Mgr being asked to pay are legitimate. He stated that most the projects were contracted before the Comments creation of a Community Facilities District. He advised that he would come back with a status report on the issue by the March 1, 2004, meeting. Mr. Michael Tyner addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding revised conditions of M. Tyner the specific plan and new pages and added things, for the Monrovia Nursery project. Comments Mr. Urlel Macias, City Treasurer addressed Council on behalf of the Eagles Club, stating that last U. Marcia October they had a Car Show up at the Eagles Club and Introduced Dave Durrell, Vince and & Eagles Barbara Soriano, who presented a check for $1,075 to the Chief of Police for the Explorers present $ Program. to Explorers Mr. Seamus McKeever addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding many items of his S. McKeever concern. Comments Ms. Mercedes Cortez encouraged all the residents to come by the Yes Campaign and learn M. Cortez more about the Monrovia Nursery project before they make a decision. She also addressed the Comments issue of an ordinance regarding the restaurant grading system stating that Azusa is one of the 'only Cities that doesn't post grades, and encouraged Council to enact the ordinance to post the grades. Mrs. Sharon Lewis Invited all to the Azusa Senior Center on February 10, at 6:30 p.m. to hear S. Lewis the President of Citrus College speak on Measure G. Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Counciimember Stanford addressed the issue regarding restaurant grading system and it's Stanford impacts. Comments Community Improvement Manager Rudisel responded to the issue of restaurant grading Com Imp Mgr system and the unanswered questions from the County regarding payment of fees to the Comments County. City Manager Cole also responded stating that the City did not pass the enabling ordinance City Mgr stating that it is unknown at this time what the Implications are going to be to the restaurants Comments and that there is a need for the County to respond to the City. He advised that staff member Rudisel, will come back with a report on the issue by the March 1, 2004 meeting. Mayor Madrid advised that staff check with County of Board of Supervisor Gloria Molina's office. Emergency Services Coordinator Olga Bruno Introduced Ms. Brenda Hunemiller, Area D Update on 'Coordinator, for the Los Angeles County Disaster Management who addressed Council with a The Stafford update on "FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan". She advised that the Stafford Act has recently been Act by changed to include the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 or DMA 2K, she detailed the Issue, B. Hunemiller noting that local governments must submit, by November of 2004, a local hazard mitigation plan in order to be eligible for both pre and post disaster mitigation funding and certain types of permanent restoration funding. The item regarding the Appointment of a Council Subcommittee to interface with staff Appt sub-com concerning council comments on the proposed new general plan, was deferred to the Council General Plan workshop on the Azusa General Plan to be held on Monday, February 9, 2004. Deferred 2/9 02/02/04 PAGE TWO City Manager Cole announced that at a prior workshop staff was directed by Council to bring City Mgr back three scenarios for the budget as follows: 1 based upon the Governors cuts, etc, 2 based Comments upon what we currently receive, and 3 based upon what we would get using reserves or with a Budget tax measure, tax revenue. He advised that staff may bring back the information to the first or Scenarios second meeting In March. Councilmember Chagnon requested that the proposed ordinance regarding changes to the Chagnon parking ordinance be back by the second meeting In March. She then announced the Kids Comments Come First Golf Tournament to be held on June 11, 2004, and detailed the fun event that will take place at the tournament. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha apologized to the Azusa Woman's Club for forgetting to mention them Rocha as volunteers for the annual food drive, he noted that there will be a tree planting at Northside Comments 'Park/Hodge School this weekend, he expressed good luck to the Azusa Raiderette Cheerleaders who will be competing in Las Vegas this weekend, he invited all to the Azusa Museum and he asked that everyone keep In prayer's former City Clerk Adolph A. Solis will be undergoing surgery on Thursday. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Diane Marie Castino. He then responded to comments made by Seamus McKeever regarding the copy of petitions that were sent to him by their Attorney. Councilmember Stanford encouraged all to read an article in Time Magazine regarding Azusa Stanford Pacific University. Comments Councilmember Hardison advised that he would like to see the restaurant grading system in Hardison Azusa. Comments Mayor Madrid announced the Free Waste Tire Recycling Event to be held at 1501 W. Gladstone Madrid Avenue, in Azusa on Saturday, February 21, 2004, from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. Comments SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING — on the Landscaping and Lighting District for fiscal year 2004-2005, and Pub Hrg annually thereafter. Land/Light The Mayor declared the Public 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 January 22, 2004. City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed the issue presenting the Engineers Report for the District City Engineer stating that it recommends no changes in the proposed fees as follows: all Residential: Comments $0.52/mo., Small Commercial/Industrial (<5 employees): $2.50/mo., and Large Commercial/Industrial (+6 employees): $7.00/mo. Testimony/none Testimony was solicited, but, none was received. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously Hrg clsd carried to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND ASSESSMENT FOR THE 2004-2005 FISCAL YEAR IN CONNECTION WITH A CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE) PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, 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, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING — on proposed Ordinance amending various sections of the Azusa Municipal Code to allow the filing of annual permits by the Downtown Business Association for sidewalk/parking lot sales events and exhibits for a promotion of the Downtown District, and a resolution amending the City's Schedule of Fees and Charges to establish a corresponding application fee. 02/02/04 PAGE THREE Res. 04-C 13 Engr Rpt Com Maint Fee Pub Hrg Prop Ord Downtown Sidewalk/ Parking lot sales The Mayor declared the Public 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 January 22, 2004. Community Development Director Bruckner addressed the Public Hearing stating that the Dir Com Dev Downtown Business Association approached them about streamlining the permit process, to an Comments annual permit in order to promote business In the downtown area. He stated that they worked together with staff and created an annual permit that could be applied for by the Downtown Business Association which allows for up to 12 events per year on Azusa Avenue between 5th and 91h streets. He stated that staff would review each application for event In order to see that it compiles with the annual permit. He presented an ordinance noting the changes and a resolution that would charge a $600 fee for the annual permit. He noted that the Planning Commission had also conducted a Public Hearing and recommended approval. He and City Attorney Carvalho answered questions posed by Councilmember Hardison regarding the 'governing process. Ms. Peggy Martinez stated that the whole idea Is to promote the downtown area and they are P. Martinez looking for the community to go to the downtown and frequent the businesses. Comments Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously Hrg clsd carried to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDMEING 1" Rdg Ord SECTIONS OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW THE FILING OF ANNUAL TEMPORARY Amend AMC USE PERMITS FOR SIDEWALK/PARKING LOT SALES EVENTS AND EXHIBITS FORA PORTION OF Sidewalk sales THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE Res. 04-C 14 USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES TO INCLUDE A FEE Amend User 'FOR AN ANNUAL TEMPORARY USE PERMIT. Fee Schedule 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 PUBLIC HEARING — on Storm Water and Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Ordinance — a Pub Hrg replacement for Chapter 60 of the Municipal Codebook. NPDES The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of aid hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 22, 2004. City Engineer Abbaszadeh addressed the Hearing stating that the proposed ordinance replaces City Engr Chapter 60 of the Azusa Municipal Code which addresses storm water and urban run off Comments pollution prevention in the City. He stated that the City of Azusa is a co-permitee under Los Angeles County NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit, which is a permit under the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). He highlighted the ordinance as follows: 1) Expanded list of definitions, 2) Illicit discharged prohibited, 3) Removal of illicit connections, 4) Discharges prohibited from industrial and commercial activities, 5) Redevelopment Projects, 6) Good housekeeping provisions, 7) Best management practices (BMP's) for constructlon 'activities, 8) Best management practices for Industrial and commercial facilities, 9) Nuisance abatement and 10) Penalty. He then answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding governing, administration and education to the public regarding the new requirements. Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously Hrg cisd carried to close the Hearing. Councilmember Chagnon offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPLANTING CHAPTER 60 OF THE 1" Rdg Ord MUNICIPAL CODEBOOK, TITLED STORMWATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION Supplanting PREVENTION. Chpt 60 AMC 02/02/04 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously carried by roll call to introduce the proposed ordinance. Community Improvement Manager Rudisel responded to questions regarding the proposed Com Imp Mgr Ordinance Amending Chapter 30 of the Azusa Municipal Code Concerning Fireworks. Prop Ord Councilmember Chagnon requested that page two section 14 of the ordinance be amended to Fireworks change the language from Chief of Police to Police Department. Discussion was held regarding the age at which a youth may sell fireworks at the stands and the map that Is Included with the ordinance. Mr. Rudlsel advised that the map was adopted last year with another ordinance pertaining to Fireworks and that the attached map is for reference purposes only. He advised that If Council wanted to extend the area they could do so at the next meeting with a resolution attached. 'Councilmember Chagnon offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 1" Rdg Ord 30 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING FIREWORKS REGULATIONS. Amend Chpt 30 AMC Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously carried by roll call to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance, with noted changes to item 14. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -K was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Council member Chagnon and unanimously carried with V -C, H, J the exception of items V -C, H, and J, which were considered under the Special Call portion of Special Call the Agenda. Item V -G was removed from the Agenda by Staff. A. The Minutes of the regular meetings of January 20, 2004, were approved as written. Min appvd B. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: J. Wachowski Police Officer. Action Items Separations: Q. Burgett, Apprentice Line Mechanic, effective 1/22/04. C. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call ' D. Approval was given for the City's participation In the Cities That Read campaign Cities That spearheaded by California Literacy, Inc and also authorized Luiette Resto (Adult Education Read and Literacy Services Coordinator) to be the mayor's representative on the campaign. E. The expenditure plan for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment and Training as Homeland Sec offered through the State of California 2003 Part 11 Homeland Security Grant Program. Grant Program A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING PUBLIC NUISANCE. G. Plans and specifications for "Pavement Management Plan Improvements" Project were REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY STAFF. H. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. The Annual Repot for City of Azusa CFD 2002-1 (Mountain Cove), was received and filed. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. K. The following Resolution was approved and adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Chagnon addressed item regarding Woman's Club Improvement Plans and Specifications stating that she would like staff to be cautious when advertising for bids due to rising costs and have a realistic proposal of what the estimates for the project will be. She further were approved and the City Cleric was authorized to advertise for bids. She suggested the following side list for Improvements: floors, drapes, monument signage near the flag pole (with a side committee), kitchen counter tops, two sink areas, stainless steel, and asked that they be considered when the item comes back to Council. 02/07/04 PAGE FIVE Res. 04-C 15 Weed Abtmt Rmvd from Agenda Spec Call CFD Annual Rpt Spec Call Res. 04-C 16 Warrants Spec Call Items Chagnon Comments Woman's Club Improvements Councilmember Hardison also addressed this item requesting that all Items that are of historical Hardison and of value, i.e. beams, lighting fixtures, etc., remain in tact. Comments Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Woman's Club carried to approve the Plans and Specifications for the Woman's Club Improvements and Improvements authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Plans approved Councllmember Chagnon advised that she will be voting no on the approval of the option Chagnon agreement for property located at 303 E. Foothill Boulevard. Comments Moved by Councllmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and carried to Amendment to approve an amendment to the right to purchase option agreement between the City of Azusa Purchase Option and the Optioner/Seller (Zerbe, Robert and Ina M. Trust, et a, Piper. Melvin and Beverly Trust, Agreement 'Boelens Bonnie Trust) for the property located at 303 E. Foothill Blvd expiring March 31, 2004. 303 E. Foothill Councilmember Chagnon dissenting. approved Councilmember Hardison addressed item Plans and Specifications for the Pioneer Park Hardison restroom project noting that that the project looks great with the exception of the wind mill Comments and weather vane which he advised may be a temptation to be stolen. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Plans &Specs carried to approve the plans and specifications for the Pioneer Park restroom project and to Pioneer Park authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Restroom THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:33 Cncl recess P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:34 P.M. CRA convened It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Diane Marie Castino and to keep In prayer former City Clerk Adolph A. Solis who will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday. Meeting was adjourned to Monday, February 9, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. at the Azusa Light and Water Department Conference Room in order to conduct a workshop on the Azusa General Plan. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:35 P.M. i / �� CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-C17. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2004-01. 02/02/04 PAGE SIX Adjourn 2/9 Light & Water General Plan In Memory of Diane Marie Castino Prayers for Adolph A. Solis