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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 22, 2005 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Assistant City Manager Robert Person. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, CHAGNON, ROCHA, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: 'City Attorney Randolph, Interim City Manager Hsu, Assistant City Manager Person, Captain Garcia, City Treasurer Macias, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Economic/Redevelopment Director Hightower, Director of Public Works Nakasone, Monrovia Nursery Project Manager Bruckner, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Assemblyman Ed Chavez addressed Council and audience promoting an annual Blood Drive, on Friday, March 25, 2005 from 8 a.m. — 3 p.m., at Basset High School. He then introduced Maria Chavez of Azusa and her children Erica, Adrian, and Daniel, who came to the aid of Councilmember Joe Rocha when he was in a recent car accident; he presented the Chavez Family with a Certificate of Recognition for their heroic efforts. Councilmember Rocha expressed his appreciation to the Chavez Family. Mr. John Mendoza of Pomona addressed Council with a petition to increase the number of Trustees for Mount San Antonio Community College District from five to seven members. He advised that there is a great population of Azusa residents attending the college and urged them to vote on the issue in order to be represented. He advised that there will be a public meeting on April 6, 2005 at 7 pm, at the Ball Room of Mount San Antonio College regarding this issue, he urged all to attend. Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Pub Part E. Chavez Assemblyman J. Mendoza Comments Mr. Seamus McKeever of 1040 N. Palm Drive expressed his concern regarding the sale of S. McKeever 'the property at 100 West Foothill Boulevard to Mike Hennessey and also expressed Comments concern regarding the awarding of the contract of consultant to the Monrovia Nursery. Mr. Xavier Hermosillo, representing the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club, requesting that the X. Hermosillo Gun Club be excluded from the adoption of the Development Code of the City of Azusa; he Comments questioned the EIR and also alleged violations of noticing requirements. A. Vasquez Mr. Art Vasquez of 1720 Azusa San Gabriel Canyon Road addressed Council requesting that Comments the name of the street he resides be changed to Ranch Road. Mr. Urlel Macias addressed Council advising residents not to be swayed by the negative U. Macias mailers that have been distributed. Comments REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Interim City Manager Hsu requested that outgoing Councilmembers, Madrid and Stanford provide a list of current positions held on Boards and Commissions outside the City as we as their duties and other pertinent information. Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford made comments advised that he is a member of the following entitled, Foothill Transit, SGV Council of Governments, SCAG, Gold Line II Joint Powers Authority, Mosquito and Vector Control. Mayor Madrid advised that she sits on the following Boards: COG, Sanitation District, delegate - LA Works joint Powers Authority, LAFCO, Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, SCAG, Economic Partnerships, and Contract Cities. Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford advised that he would provide a written list to staff members. Monrovia Nursery Project Manager Roy Bruckner presented, in detail, a Status Report and 'Substantial Conformance Map with regard to the project which is now entitled Montarra. He detailed proposed Minor Changes to Vesting Tentative Tract Map VFTM 54057 as follows: The 823 Zone Water Reservoir, Revised Street section for Sierra Madre Avenue. Additional debris basins, Heth Reservoir Site, Constraints to Grading, Tenth Street, Glendora Settlement Agreement, and Compliance with Conditions of Approval. He then provided an update via power point on the Montarra Project and responded to questions from Councilmembers, stating that he would be giving them periodic updates on the projects progress and the Gold Line platform location. Director of Public Works Nakasone addressed Council Introduced the new City Engineer Mike Scott and Michael Harris -Gifford of Metro -Gold Line, who then presented the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension. Draft Project Definition Report; Segment 1 of the extension (Pasadena to Azusa -Citrus), which is scheduled to open in 2009. He detailed station locations, parking, etc. and answered questions posed by Councilmembers regarding notifying all affected residents. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and carried to approve the City of Azusa related findings of the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Draft Project Definition Report, specifically the location of the stations, parking, traction power substation(s), and the number, configuration (at - grade or separation) and location of grade crossing. Mayor Madrid dissented. Rpts/Updates Council re: Positions on Boards outside City of Azusa R. Bruckner Update on Monrovia Nursery Montarra Dir Pub Wks MetroGold Line Foothill Extension Draft Project Assistant City Manager Person provided a Status Report on City Boards and Commissions Ass't City Mgr and their vacancies, as follows: two vacancies on ABC and one pending application Update pending, one vacancy on the Human Relations Commission and one pending application Board &com 'and one on the Personnel Board that will be filled with an election by the city employees. vacancies No action was taken. Councilmember Stanford congratulated Ralph Lee of Glendora for his letter regarding the Stanford Gun Club and expressed concern regarding a mailer that has gone out in a negative manner. Comments He thanked all who wished him well while he was in the hospital last week. Councilmember Chagnon reminded all of grand opening for Canyon City Dental will be on Chagnon Thursday at 12 noon and reminded all to wish Councilmember Joe Rocha a Happy Birthday. Comments Councilmember Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Catalina Segura, Gold Star Mother, who passed away last week. He announced the following events that will take place in the month of March: March 5th, Miss Azusa Pageant at Munson Chapel at Azusa Pacific University, Azusa Eagles Tri -Tip Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Azusa High School 1" Annual Alumni Baseball Game at 12 noon; he read a letter of thanks to the community for all the improvements to the school. On March 1 I" there will be a Homework House Fundraiser, March 12 American Little League Opening Day, 50 year Anniversary, UMAYPA Scholarship Dance at 6:30 p.m., on March 19 National Little League Opening Ceremonies on Rockvale, and a thanks to Peggy Martinez for the success of the Mariachl Festival. SCHEDULED ITEMS Rocha Comments Sched Items INFORMAL HEARING - on the Los Angeles County Fire Department Weed Abatement Infrml Hrg Protest Hearing. The Mayor declared the Informal Hearing open and Economic/Redevelopment Director Testimony Hightower solicited a protest from the audience; none were received. None Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Order to carried to approve the motion and abatement order directing abatement of the nuisance by Abate appvd removing all weeds and rubbish from the affected improved properties. 02/22/05 PAGE TWO Assistant City Manager Person presented an application to change the name of Azusa and Application San Gabriel Canyon to Ranch Road and advised that the process will includes approving the Name Change application as well as directing staff to contact all property owners along Azusa and San San Gabriel Gabriel Canyon road in order to not only change the street name but to also correct Canyon Road inconsistent street address numbers. Mayor Madrid expressed her concern regarding the new name stating that she finds it to be Mayor a down grade of the name. Comments City Attorney I(evin Randolph advised that the Streets and Highways Code require that this City Attorney be adopted by resolution and that staff should bring back a resolution to the next meeting Advice for adoption. Councilmember Chagnon reminded staff to notify all property owners and Assistant City Chagnon & Manager Person responded stating that he would also come back with a time line of the Person process. Comments Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and carried to Application approve the application to change the name of Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon Road to Approved Ranch Road; and also to direct staff to contact all of the property owners along Azusa and San Gabriel Canyon road in order to not only change the street name but to also correct the inconsistent street address numbers. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -J was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously carried. Approved Item IV -C regarding ICRMA was removed from the Agenda. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2005, were approved as written. Min approved B. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: E. Alaverdlan, and R. Hunter. Action Items New Appointments: L. Grijalva, Library Assistant III, effective pending physical. Approved C. Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) — Amended Joint Powers ICRMA Agreement — was REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA. Removed D. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A Res. 05-C11 MODIFICATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY Amend Class AND THE AZUSA MIDDLE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2000, AMMA THROUGH JULY 31, 2004. E. Approval was given to the side letter agreements for Azusa Middle Management MOU Rollover Association and The Civilian Association of Police Personnel for "status quo" contracts AMMA & dated August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. This is a one year extension to the existing CAPP Memorandum of Understandings (MOU). The City agrees to provide a 1.8% increase in base pay for those classifications covered by these MOUS. F. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING A 1.8% Res. 05-C 12 INCREASE FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004. Inc Exe Mngmt A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING A 1.8% Res. 05-C13 INCREASE FOR NON -REPRESENTED POSITIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004. Inc Non -Rep A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING A 1.8% Res. 05-C 14Inc INCREASE FOR PART-TIME POSITIONS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004. Part Time G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING GARAGE OR Res. 05-C15 ' LAWN SALE PERMIT FEES OR RESIDENTS THE LAST WEEK -END OF APRIL, 2005, IN Waiving Garage CONJUNCTION WITH "AZUSA CLEAN AND GREEN MONTH" & Lawn Pmts H. The City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2005, was received and filed. Treas Stmt 1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE Res.05-C16 INVESTMENT POLICY. Investment Pol J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 05-C17 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. 02/22/05 PAGE THREE SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Items Councilmember Chagnon stipulated that Items IV -E and IV F are contingent upon Utility Chagnon & Board Loan Approval. Mayor Madrid questioned how much items IV -E and IV -F would Madrid cost and Interim City Manager Hsu responded stating that it would cost $120,000 for one Comments fiscal Year. He explained that the funds would be borrowed from the Utility Department to pay for this Fiscal Year and that the General Fund will soon receive a refund from the State and pay back the Utility Fund. He also responded to question stating that he is waiting for a report from finance regarding projected revenues. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:31 Convene CRA P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:32 P.M. Cncl recess/rec THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APFA convened CONVENED AT: 9:32 P.M. Cncl reconvene THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:33 P.M. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE 2004 CITY OF AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE AND A REVISED OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, CHAGNON, ROCHA, MADRID (ORDINANCE NO. 05-01) NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Ord/Spec Res Ord. 05-01 Adoption Development Code Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and carried to Zoning Map 1 approve Zoning Map for Zone 1, Mayor Madrid and Councilmember Chagnon abstained. Madrid & Chagnon abstn Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and carried to Zoning Map 2 approve Zoning Map for Zone 2, Mayor Madrid abstained. Madrid abstn It was consensus of Councllmembers to adjourn in memory of Catalina Segura, Mrs. Mary Adjourn In Ross and Mr. Thomas Ross who recently passed away. Memory of Catalina Segura, TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:35 P.M. Mary & Thomas Ross CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -CIS. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2005-02. 02/22/05 PAGE FOUR