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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 4, 2005 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2005 - 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 Library Director Tovar, Library Commissioners Pro National Jeanette Partridge, Ruth Ann Griffin, Madelyn Payne, and Robert Donnelson, Senior Librarian Library Week Shahsavari, and Children's Librarian Felicia Miller proclaiming April 10-16, 2005, as National Library Week. Mr. Bill Hernandez of Waste Management Incorporated addressed Council expressing Plaques to appreciation to Victor and Eva Subia and honoring them for volunteer services to the Victor & Eva community; the entire Council presented them with the Community Involvement Award. Subia Councilmember Rocha also expressed his appreciation to them for volunteering on the Tree Planting Program. ' CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Address: 100 Old San Gabriel Road, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person Property Owner: Mr. Stuart Tuttle Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. Reconvened City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. City Attorney Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and Anthony Estrada led In the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by City Councilmember Keith Hanks. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Captain Garcia, Monrovia Nursery Project Manager Bruckner, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL (continued) Ceremonial City Clerk Vera Mendoza administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed City Council Oath of Office member Angel A. Carrillo. Mr. Carrillo then expressed his dedication to the City. Councilmember Joe Rocha read the Certificate of Welcome Home to Anthony Estrada, who has J. Rocha returned home from Iraq and was In attendance at the meeting with his family. Comments PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Ms. Lorraine Somes, Chairperson of the Azusa Golden Days, addressed Council and Introduced Golden Days the 2005 Golden Days Committee as follows: Cathy Cardenas, Recording Secretary, Special Committee Events Gloria Calderon and Sylvia Contreras, Chamber Representative Mercedes Cortez, Recreation Representative Joe Jacobs, Special Liaison Rosemary Salce, Corresponding Secretary Elaine Dominguez, City Representative Jeff Reed, and Hospitality and Protocol Linda Bean. She stated that the Golden Days Theme for this year is "Music Through the Ages" and that Golden Days Week is October 1 — 9, 2005. She displayed a Golden Days blanket which are on sale for $50.00, and are in stock at Azusa Recreation Department. Mrs. Susan Kronenfeld of the WIC Program addressed Council detailing the functions of the S. Kronenfeld program; she introduced staff of the Women's Center, and Invited all to visit their facility located WIC Program at 626 San Gabriel Avenue, Mr. Patrick Lee of Gladstone High School Drum Major Association addressed Council detailing P. Lee the Drum Major Invitational and requested sponsorship for the event which will be held on April Gladstone High 30, 2005. For further Information call: 626 378-8726. Drum Major Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously City to sponsor carried by to approve sponsorship of $100 to the Gladstone High School Drum Major $100 Association. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council commending Council and Staff on an excellent presentation J. Rosales on Saturday, April 2, 2005, when they held their Organizational Workshop. He expressed his Comments concern regarding possible discrepancies on the Azusa web site regarding City Board and Commissions. He requested clarification at the site and community calendar. Staff was directed to speak with Mr. Rosales and address his concerns. Mr. Robert Gonzales addressed Council and congratulated all for winning their respective seats R. Gonzales on the City Council and thanked all who supported him in his vie for a council seat at the last Comments election; he expressed special thanks to his family for their support. 'Ms. Evelyn Kahn, Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce introduced E. Kahn Angela Teal, the new Miss Azusa who expressed her excitement In preparation for competition Chamber of In the Miss California Pageant; she then introduced her parents, Glen and Nancy Teal. Commerce REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Assistant City Manager Person provided an update on Foothill Transit stating that they are R. Person proposing fare Increases effective July 1, 2005 and have invited the public to meetings as Comments follows: Tuesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the San Dimas Council Chambers, Thursday, April 7'h at EI Monte Council Chambers and the last one on Saturday, April 91h at 10 a.m. at the Foothill Transit Administrative Offices at 100 Barranca in West Covina. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously SCAG Rep carried to nominate Councilmember Keith Hanks to vie for SCAG District Representative of Nominee District 33. Mayor Chagnon noted that elections will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2005 at K. Hanks 5:45 p.m. at the Garvey Community Center in the City of Rosemead, 9108 Garvey Avenue, Assistant City Manager Person addressed Item regarding the Street Naming Committee stating Assist City Mgr that the committee is made up of representatives of each City Commission: he also noted that Comment since this was a Council initiated Committee, members are required to comply with the Political Street Naming Reform Act and need to file Statements of Economic Interests. Councilmember Rocha, Lialson Committee to the Committee requested that Charlotte Augustine be added to the Committee, as a person 'from the community at large. The first meeting Is begin held on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at 6:00 p.m. General discussion was held regarding the Street Naming Committee. Mayor Chagnon announced that the Planning Commission has an opening and that it will also be Chagnon announced at the meeting of April 18`h and that applications will be received up until April 20, Announce 2005, may be discussed at the meeting of April 28, 2005, and may make appointment at the Ping Com first meeting In May. Vacancy Councilmember Carrillo thanked all who participate and watch the Council meetings and urged Carrillo all students to have a safe vacation and visit the Library during National Library Week. Comments 04/04/05 PAGE TWO Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison requested that staff look Into the feasibility of renaming Foothill Hardison Boulevard as Route 66 to be consistent with surrounding cities, Monrovia and Duarte; further to Comments check with them to get some insight into the process. He suggested that the Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission take this on as a workplan item. Councilmember Rocha also requested that an explanation be made of why Alosta was named Alosta Councilmember Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Moto Rocha Manqueros, a long time resident of Azusa. He announced the Tree Planting Project to be held Comments on Saturday, April 161h• at 8 a.m. on Orange Place near where the National Guard was located. He requested that the workbook that was created for the Organizational Workshop be placed in the Library for public review; he added that it was an excellent piece of work. Mayor Chagnon announced the Kids Come First Golf Tournament to be held on June 17, 2005, Chagnon 'at 7 a.m. at Azusa Greens. She welcomed sponsors of the program and/or non-cash donations. Comments She invited community to bring comments regarding the new City Manager from 1 1-12:30 at the Light and Water Conference Room on Saturday, April 9, 2005. SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING - on a Tentative Tract Map for financing and conveyance purposes only regarding Montarra (The Monrovia Nursery Project). The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 24, 2005. Project Manager Bruckner addressed the Hearing stating that Tentative Tract Map, 621150, represents another step towards the implementation of the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan. The map is for financing and conveyance purposes only because it only conveys property; nothing can be built with the financing map. This will give the developer the ability to convey portions of the underlying tentative,tract map that was already approved with the Monrovia Nursery Project, to other builders. He stated that by involving different builders they will get the rich variety of architecture. He stated that approximately 62 parcels are planned to be subdivided, but, there will probably be only two builders in this portion. He spoke about the construction and development of the backbone Infrastructure. He responded to question posed regarding the residents that reside on Sierra Madre, stating that provisions in the conditions of approval will provide for continued access to those residents. Sched Items Pub Hrg TTM Monrovia Nursery Project Hrg Open R. Bruckner Project Mgr The applicant, Mr. Bill Holman of Azusa Land Partners stated that he has nothing to add, but, B. Holman requested Council approval of the Tentative Tract Map. Applicant Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Hrg Closed 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 VESTING Res. 05-C29 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 62150 TO SUBDIVIDE TWENTY-SEVEN (27) PARCELS INTO SD(TY- Approval TWO (62) PARCELS OF LAND FOR THE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE MONROVIA NURSERY (APN: Of TTM 8608 -003 -001,8608 -003-002,8608-003-005,8608-003-006,8625-004-007,8625-004-012, No. 62150 8625 -029 -006,8684 -022-012,8608-003-003,8625-001-001,8625-002-002,8625-004-129, 8625 -004 -130,8625 -005-014,8625-005-018,8625-005-019,8625-008-001,8625-008-005, 8625 -009 -011,8625 -009-012,8625-010-008,8625-029-005,8684-024-033,8684024-039, 8684-024-041,8684-024-042,8684-024-043) Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON I NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - on a change in General Plan Land Use Designation from "Medium Density Pub Hrg Residential (8-15 DU/AC)" to "Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan", GPA -2005-01 and a Zone General Plan Change from "Neighborhood General, Medium Density" to "SP -6 (Monrovia Nursery Specific Amend Plan)", Z02005-01, for property located at 1 130 Canyon Heights Drive, also known as the Heth Monrovia Reservoir Site. Nursery Prjt 04/04/05 PAGE THREE 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 March 24, 2005. Project Manager Bruckner addressed the Hearing stating that the proposed General Plan R. Bruckner Amendment and Zone Change is for the property known as the Heth Reservoir located on Project Canyon Heights Drive, immediately adjacent to the Monrovia Nursery project. The property is Manager owned by the Azusa Light and Water Department and the Development Agreement provides that Monrovia developer could purchase the property on an agreed upon price and that once that It's acquired Nursery the entitlements that were provided to the Monrovia Nursery site will be extended to this Project property as well. There is a need to make the transaction consistent with the General Plan by the proposed General Plan Amendment from Medium Density to Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan and a Zone Change from Neighborhood General, Medium Density to SP -6. He advised that this is also another step towards the implementation of the Monrovia Nursery Project and that it will 'ensure the development of the property will be integrated with the rest of the Monrovia Nursery Project and will protect the existing character of the residential neighborhood on Canyon Heights Drive because the access to the property on Canyon Heights Drive will be prohibited. He advised that the Planning Commission considered the Item at a Public Hearing and have recommended approval. Mayor Chagnon questioned the preservation of oak trees on the site and Mr. Bruckner Chagnon responded stating that entitlements granted to the Monrovia Nursery and specific conditions Comments noted on the substantial conformance map that the trees are candidates for either relocation or preservation to be determined by an arborist analyst. He stated that there is a need to work with developers to see if they can be graded and worked around or if they have to be relocated. Mayor Chagnon also asked if there were any landmark items on the site. Mr. Bruckner Chagnon responded stating that there a termination point of the Covina Canal that terminates at the water Comments reservoir site that will be maintained. Also that a study of the second phase Is forthcoming that Involves this site, but that the FIR and the Historical Resources Section has looked at the site and has made mitigation measures and recommendations regarding the preservations or documentations. Mayor Chagnon also asked if the neighbors of the site know that this parcel was going to be sold Chagnon and developed and how much input did they have with regard to buffering, etc. Comments Mr. Bruckner responded stating that he spoke to some neighbors and answered questions, and Bruckner 'he doesn't know how much input they have. City Attorney Carvalho responded stating that the Response purchase was clearly identified in the Development Agreement. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony/none Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried Hrg Clsd to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSAAPPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AZUSA GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (8- 15 DU/AC) TO MONROVIA NURSERY SPECIFIC PLAN (SP) IN CONNECTION WITH ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2005-01. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: Res. 05-C30 Approving GPA Monrovia Nurs AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE 1 5` Rdg Ord CITY ZONING MAP TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1130 CANYON HEIGHTS DRIVE, Zone Change FROM "NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL, MEDIUM DENSITY" ZONE CHANGE Z-2005-01 (APN Canyon Height 8608-003-270 and 8608-003-903) Prop Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried by a roll call vote to waive further reading and Introduce the proposed ordinance. 04/04/05 PAGE FOUR The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items VI -A through VI -H was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously carried. Approved Counciimember Carrillo abstained from Item VI -A, minutes of March 21, 2005, as he was notyet formally sworn in as a Councilmember. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of March 21, 2005, were approved as written. Min approved B. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. Merit increase and/or Regular Appointment: M. Czarnota, and J. Tang. Action Items Reclassification: E. Wanstrath, Administrative Analyst, effective March 9, 2005. Approved ' C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING THE Res. 05-01 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND URGING CONGRESS TO Supporting RESTORE ITS FUNDING. (Letters of Support were also approved to local legislators) CDBG D. The Rio San Gabriel Bike Path Project was completed by TMT Development/TK Engineering in accordance with the specifications of the project. The Notice of Completion was accepted and the City Clerks Office was authorized to file same with the County Recorders office. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO CONFIRM ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 (COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE FEE) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 BY ORDERING THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF AN ENGINEER'S REPORT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH AND PRIOR TO THE PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 2, 2005. F. Authorization was given to purchase a Hydro Tek System Inc. hot water pressure washer, a Mobile Storage Group 10 foot storage container and a Turfco Direct KIS sod cutter, In addition to other small tools and equipment for the Parks Division of the Recreation and Family Services Department in the amount of $20,148.47. G. Approval was given for the purchase of Protective Equipment offered through the reimbursable 2004 First Responder Grant by the State of California Homeland Security Grant ' Program. All equipment was selected from a State approved list established by the Department of Homeland Security. H. 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. Notice of Completion Rio SG Bike Path Res. 05-1132 Initiating Proceedings Landscape & Lighting PH 5/2/05 Purchase Pressure Washer, etc. Homeland Sec Expenditure Res. 05-C33 Warrants Spec Call Items None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 8:45 P.M. Convene CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:46 P.M. Cncl recess/rec Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Counciimember Hanks and unanimously carried Adjourn in to adjourn In memory of Moto Manqueros to Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 9 a.m. at the Azusa Memory of Light and Water Conference Room in order to receive Input from the invited citizens and the Moto public on the traits of the new city manager. Manqueros TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:46 P.M. 1 —CIMIZE1111 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-C34. 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