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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 21, 2005 - CCCITY OF AZUSA I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR/SPECIAL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2005 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular/special session at the above date and time In the Azusa Auditorium. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order. Call to Order Gy. St. Jorge O. Chavarin, Marines/Active, led in the Salute to the Flag. Pledge to Flag INVOCATION was given by Joseph "Joby" Carmona, U.S. Army. Invocation Ms. Samantha Chavarin presented the City Council with an American Flag which was flown S. Chavarin over Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 Headquarters Forward Operating Base Al Asad, Pres of Flag Iraq on September 11, 2004, during Operation Iraqi Freedom II, in honor of the City of Flown in honor Azusa. Of Azusa ROLL CALL , Roll Call 'PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, CHAGNON, ROCHA, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, Interim City Manager Hsu, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Captain Garcia, Lieutenant Chavez, Director of Public Works Nakasone, Economic Development Director Hightower, City Treasurer Macias, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Library Director Tovar, Library Adult Service Supervisor Shashsavari, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE Res. O FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY ON MARCH 8, 2005, Recitingg tto o F Fact Of the Elect DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHERMATTERS AS PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF LAW. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 'NOES: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Stanford Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford addressed Council with parting comments regarding the good times as Comments well as the challenging times in his 8 year service to the community. He spoke about the rewards, the various boards and commissions, the history, his objectives; he praised the good people of Azusa and thanked his colleagues and Azusa for having him. Mayor Madrid introduced visiting guests from Zacatecas, Sister City and congratulated all who Madrid won their prospective positions on the Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer as well as others Comments who ran for office but did not succeed. She thanked all who supported her and those who taught her how to listen, and to try things that were different; she urged all to embrace life and not to settle for less. Assemblyman Ed Chavez presented a California State Assembly Resolution to Cristina Cruz E. Chavez Madrid, and read a portion of it to Council and audience, highlighting certain accomplishments. Assemblyman Assemblyman Ed Chavez administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Mayor Diane M. Oath of Office Chagnon, newly elected Councilmembers Joseph Romero Rocha, Keith Hanks, newly elected City Clerk Vera Mendoza and newly elected City Treasurer Marcene Hamilton. The City Council recessed for light refreshments. The City Council recessed at 7:04 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. Recess Reconvened Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and thanked the Bashful Butler for providing the Chagnon refreshments for the evening. She also thanked all the newly elected representatives of the Comments City of Azusa. Councilmember Rocha addressed audience, thanking the Veterans of Azusa, and all who Rocha supported him on March 8, 2005; he then introduced his family. He advised the community Comments that he is there to serve them and provided his home phone number. He also advised that he will be creating a community outreach program/mobile Council whereby two members of the Council may go out into the community to hear concerns directly from the public. He advised that this is a way he wants to communicate with the city residents. Councilmember Hanks addressed the audience thanking his family and community. Hanks City Clerk Marcene Hamilton shared a story about her view on responsibility. Hamilton. City Clerk Vera Mendoza thanked her family, and the community for their support as well as the Mendoza staff of the City Clerks Office. Comments Mayor Diane Chagnon introduced her husband Keith Chagnon, their son Brian and her Mom, Chagnon Dad and Brother Douglas who were in attendance at the meeting. Comments PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 'Mr. Dan Simpson addressed Council offering a word of encouragement and offered a prayer of D. Simpson encouragement. Comments Mr. Mike Lee expressed congratulations to all and suggested that a family restaurant that he M. Lee would like to see come to Azusa is the Home Kitchen. comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council congratulating Diane Chagnon, Joe Rocha and Keith Hanks A. Morales on their victories. He expressed sorrow over the loss of Bob Talley, former City Treasurer and Comments also Bernie Huerta, who has passed away this past week. He suggested that Angel Carrillo, be appointed to the vacancy on the City Council created by the election of Chagnon to Mayor. Mr. Jorge V. Rosales addressed Council congratulating Diane Chagnon, Joe Rocha, Keith Hanks, J. Rosales Vera Mendoza and Marcene Hamilton, on their election to City position and wished them the Comments best. He then suggested the appointment of Uriel Macias to the position of Councilmember. Ms. Sandra Rentschler addressed Council congratulating Diane Chagnon, Joe Rocha and Keith S. Rentschler Hanks. She then suggested that Uriel Macias be the person appointed to the vacant City Comments Council seat. Ms. Evelyn Kahn of Azusa Chamber of Commerce invited all members to the following Chamber E. Kahn events: April 20th Joint Woman's Club/Chamber Fashion Show, Networking Breakfast on April Chamber of 21"at Citrus College and a series of workshops beginning in July on the second Tuesday of each Commerce 'month for businesses. She stated that she looks forward to working with the new City Council. Ms. Brandi Lopez, Teacher of the 9`h Grade Academy addressed Council and requested B. Lopez sponsorship for students to attend the 29' Annual National Hispanic Women Conference on Comments April 20` at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was consensus of Council that staff be directed to look into the Sponsorship Fund and report back at the Utility Board meeting. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried Selection of to appoint Councilmember Hardison as Mayor Pro -Tem to the City Council. Mayor Pro - Tem 03/21/05 PAGE TWO Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Fill Vacancy carried to fill the Council Vacancy, left by the election of Diane Chagnon to the position of By Appointment Mayor, by appointment. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Mayor Chagnon and unanimously carried to Appoint appoint Mr. Angel Carrillo to the vacant unexpired City Council position. It was consensus of A. Carrillo Councilmembers to agendize the formal the appointment at the Utility Board meeting scheduled As Council for Monday, March 28, 2005. Member PUBLIC HEARING — on Azusa Transit Application for Section 5310 Funding. Pub Hrg Azusa Transit Director of Public works Nakasone addressed the Issue explaining that this is a matter of Dir Pub Wks formality and that the purpose of the public hearing is to certify that no other non profit Nakasone corporations can provided the equivalent service to the City of Azusa. He introduced Transportation Supervisor Donna Abbott. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open of notice of said hearing published In the Azusa Herald on February 17, 2005. Mr. Art Morales addressed the issue stating that he feels someone from the community should A. Morales let the Council know that they are in support of the issue, and he advised that there is a need for Comments Transportation. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Hrg Clsd carried to close the Public hearing. Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 05-C21 SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF Grant Appl. TRANSPORTATION FOR FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION SECTION 5310 FUNDING. Azusa Transit Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NONE NONE PUBLIC HEARING — on an appeal by City Council of Planning Commission decision related to Pub Hrg revisions to development plans. The Planning Commission's Approval included a Condition Talley Bldg requiring the construction of an elevator that is not otherwise required by the Building Code. Elevator Economic Development/Redevelopment Director Hightower addressed the issue stating that In S. Hightower order to reduce costs relating to the Talley Building, the developer eliminated the third story; Comments without the third floor, the elevator is not longer required by the Building Code. She stated that the changes were approved by Planning Commission, but the Commission still wanted the elevator included and City Council has called it up on appeal of the Planning Commission decision. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on March 11, 2005. Mr. Creg Kahwajian of HDS Group L.LC, applicant for the project, addressed the Public Hearing G. Kahwajian providing the details of the proposed project of the Talley building and stated that the elevator is Comments not required by the Building Code. Mr. Jeffrey Cornejo of the Cultural and Historical Landmark Commission addressed the issue J. Cornejo stating that signage (Clarks Funeral Parlor and Mr. Chins Furniture) has been unearthed and that Comments the Commission has requested that the signage be restored as public art and a part of history, as it is 115 years old. After discussion, Mr. Cornejo reiterated that they would not be in favor of the elevator being Installed. Mr. Mark Ades of the Cultural and Historical Commission addressed the issue stating that M. Ades although the developers atone point agreed, informally, to possibly restore the sign for historical Comments purposes, they were not directed to do so. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the issue in support of staff's recommendation stating that there P. Martinez Is a need to work with the developer of the project as it has been in the works for many years. Comments 03/21/05 PAGE THREE Mr. Burke Hamilton addressed the issue stating that he is in favor of having the elevator included B. Hamilton in the development of the Talley Building and that with regard to signage, it should be similar to Comments the signage that Is outside the building; further that there are going to be windows where the old signage exits. Mr. Greg Kahwajian, applicant readdressed the issue noting that Reyes building will have G. Kahwajlan commercial usage while the Talley building will not, which is the distinction between the two Comments buildings and also the Talley building will have less than 3000 square feet of living space which falls under the requirement of the building code. He advised that he will work with the Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission to find some appropriate art and historic photos that can be reproduced and presented within the restaurant or retail space on the ground floor. He then answered questions posed by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison. 'Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Hrg Clsd carried to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN APPEAL 05-C22 REVISED PRECISE PLAN OF DESIGN P-2003-140 ALLOWING THE REFURBISHING OF AN Appeal PPD EXISTING TWO-STORY HISTORIC MIXED USE BUILDING LOCATED AT 619/621 N. AZUSA Talley Bldg AVENUE. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OCUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING ON APPEAL REVISED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C-2003-06 ALLOWING A RESIDENTIAL USE IN A REFURBISHED EXISTING TWO-STORY HISTORIC MIXED USE BUILDING LOCATED AT 619/621 ' N. AZUSA AVENUE. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -tem Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: 05-C23 Appeal CUP Talley Bldg A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AN APPEAL 05-C24 REVISED MAJOR VARIANCE V-2003-21 ALLOWING A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED Appeal Variance COMMERICAL PARKING AND TO ALLOW A DELETION OF THE REQUIRED RESIDENTIAL Talley Bldg PARKING FORA FURBISHED EXISTING TWO-STORY HISTORIC MIXED USE BUILDING LOCATED AT 619/621 N. AZUSA AVENUE Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Councilmember Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Bob Talley and Bernie Huerta. Rocha Comments 03/21/05 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, CHAGNON ' NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Informal discussion was held regarding the possible artwork that on the Talley Building and it Informal was consensus of Council that direction be given to staff to work with the Commission, the Discussion applicant and the City's architect on the breezeway and come up with an amicable way to Art work display art. Breezeway REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Councilmember Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Bob Talley and Bernie Huerta. Rocha Comments 03/21/05 PAGE FOUR Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison requested that staff come back with information regarding Hardison redevelopment/enterprise zone; which he stated attracts new businesses, sales tax, etc. He Comments asked if there was a way to bring it to Azusa. He asked that the format of the Agenda be revisited, specifically without the Roman numerals. Mayor Chagnon reminded all of the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park at 9:30 a.m., rain Chagnon or shine. She also announced that the Interim City Manager's Birthday is tomorrow, March 22, Comments 2005, and wished him a very Happy Birthday. Interim City Manager Hsu congratulated all and stated that on behalf of Staff they would work J. Hsu with Council to make Azusa a better place. He stated that a Harmonious Family is Prosperous Comments Family. 'The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -G was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried. Approved A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 7, 2005, were approved as written. Min approved Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: S. Hernandez, F. Wong, J. Perez, W. Action Items Nakasone, and J. Sanchez. Approved C. The contract for Splash Pad Amenity at the James Slauson Park Aquatics Center was Fleming awarded to Fleming Environmental Incorporated in the amount of $181,000. Environmental D. Approval was given for the issuance of a Purchase Order to Federal Pacific of Bristol, VA, in Federal Pac an amount not to exceed $22,395, to purchase a 15 KV Pad Mounted Switchgear. Switchgear E. Approval was given for the replacement of Third Party Administrator for Worker's Worker's Comp Compensation and the Professional Services Agreement was awarded to Integrated Claims Integrated Administrators, Inc. (ICA). Claims Admin F. The City Treasurer's Report as of February 28, 2005, was received and filed. ' G. 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 None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:13 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:19 P.M. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried to adjourn In memory of former City Treasurer Robert "Bob" Talley and Bernie Huerta. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 P.M. CI CLERK I NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-C26. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2005-02. 03/21/05 PAGE FIVE Treas Rpt Res. 05-C25 Warrants Spec Call Items None. Convene CRA Cncl recess/rec Adjourn in Memory of Bob Talley & Bernie Huerta