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CITY COUNCIL, AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AZUSA AUDITORIUM
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
CRISTINA C. MADRID
MAYOR
DIANE CHAGNON
COUNCILMEMBER
DICK STANFORD
COUNCILMEMBER
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003
5:00 P.M.
DAVE HARDISON
MAYORPRO-TEMPORE
IOSEPH R. ROCHA
COUNCILMEMBER
CLOSED SESSION (Recess to Closed Session in the Office of the City Manager.
A. PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec. 549571. City Manager and City
Attorney Annual Evaluation.
6:30 P.M. — Convene to Ceremonial portion of the meeting.
IL CEREMONIAL
A. Presentations of Certificates of Recognition to the winners of the 2003 JAMZ National Cheerleading
Competition: Azusa Pee Wees, Azusa Gremlins/Jr. Pee Wees, and the Azusa Jr. Midgets.
CLOSED SESSION CONTINUED
B. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81
Property Address: Northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA. 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiating Parties: Tom Marshall
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
C. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Property Address: 613-615 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA. 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiating Parties: Dr. Reyes
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
D. PERSONNEL MATTER (Gov. Code. Sec. 54957) Employee Appointment: Reclassification of
Associate Director of Park & Recreation to Director of Park Planning and Development.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Property Address: 726 N. Dalton Avenue, 728 N. Dalton Avenue 8,, 303 E. Foothill Boulevard
Azusa, CA. 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
F. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Property Address: 619-621 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA. 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
G. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Property Address: 18331 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA. 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiation Parties: Miles Rosedale
Under Negotiation: Potential Water Facility & Park sites within the boundaries of 18331 E.
Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702.
7:30 p.m. - Convene to Regular Meeting of the City Council.
• Call to Order
• Pledge to the Flag
• Invocation — Rabbi Harlig of the Chabad of the Inland Empire.
0 Roll Call
03/03/03 PAGE TWO
Ill. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Person/Group shall be allowed to speak without Interruption up to five (5) minutes, subject to
compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to the
speaker's questions or comments, shall be handled after the speaker has completed his/her
comments. Public Participatlon will be limited to sixty (60) minutes.
A. Mr. Art Ramirez, Chairman of the Azusa Golden Days Committee to address Council to provide an
update on Golden Days events.
B. Ms. Kristie Reeves and Mr. John Wood of Azusa Pacific University to announce the Soap Box Derby
to be held March 29, 2003.
IV. REPORTS UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF
V. CONTINUED ITEMS
A. Updated Class Specification and Salary for the Position of Director of Park Planning 8
Development. Recommendation: Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 03-C20,
reclassifying the Associate Director of Parks & Recreation to Director of Park Planning &
Development.
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"FINAL PARK
PLANNING & DEVELC
"FINAL CLASS SPECS
PARK PLANNING & D
VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended action will be enacted with one vote. If
Staff or Councilmembers wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be
considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
A. Approval of Minutes. Recommendation: Approve minutes as written.
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cFebIS.doc
B. Purchase and Installation of New Plav Equipment and Rubber Play Surface at Pioneer Park.
Recommendation: Approve the piggy back purchase and installation of a western log fort theme
play equipment structure, swing component and poured in place ADA accessible play surface for
Pioneer Park. The purchase and installation will be awarded to Little Tike Commercial Play
Systems, represented by Pacific Design Concepts.
'PIONEER PARK
IMPROVEMENTS. DO(
03/03/03 PAGE THREE
C. Human Resources Action Items. Recommendation: Approve Personnel Action Requests in
accordance with Section 3.3 of the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum
of Understanding(s).
"FINAL HR ACTION
ITEMS.DOC"
D. Request to Waive Formal Bidding Requirements and "Pig -¢y Back" on the County of Riverside
Bid for Purchase and Installation of PM Traps on Diesel Powered Fleet. Recommendation.
Waive formal bidding requirements and allow the Department of Public Works to "piggyback" on
the County of Riverside Bid for purchase and installation of Particulate Matter Traps on six pieces
of diesel powered equipment.
"PM TRAPS
FINAL.DOC"
E. Amendment and Increase of $20,000 to the Blanket Purchase Order due to Increased Surcharge
Costs Imposed by Citrus Superior Court for a New Total of $42,000. Recommendation:
Approve an increase of $20,000.00 to Blanket Purchase Order No. 310711 to Citrus Superior
Court.
"CITRUS COURT
FINAL.DOC'
Authorization to Award Bid to Bob Wondries Ford for Purchase of Seven Trucks for the Public
Works Department. Recommendation: Authorize staff to award bid for the purchase of seven
trucks for the Public Works Department in the amount of $218,087 to Bob Wondries Ford.
In
"FINAL TRUCK
PURCHASE.DOC"
G. Foothill Transit Grant Money for Bus Stop Improvements. Recommendation: Allow the
Transportation Division to expend $17,567.00 to purchase 26 trash receptacles and two benches
from Wausau Tile to upgrade 20 of the City's existing bus stops and to improve another at the
corner of Foothill Boulevard and Rockvale Avenue which will improve the safety of passengers
and the bus operator.
"BUS STOPS
FINAL.DOC'
03/03/03 PAGE FOUR
H. Consulting Service Agreement: Hunsaker and Associates to provide Engineering Services
related to the San Gabriel River Bike Path Submittal to CalTrans in an Amount Not To Exceed
$41,000 Without a Competitive Selection Process. Recommendation: Approve a Consulting
Service Agreement for the San Gabriel River Bike Path Project for engineering services with
Hunsaker and Associates to assist the City in submitting required plans to CalTrans in an amount
not to exceed $41,000 without undertaking a competitive selection process.
In
"HUNSAKER &
ASSOCIATES.DOC"
Resolution Authorizing Payment of Warrants by the City. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution
No. 03-C21.
Vll. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended action will be enacted with one vote.
if Staff or Directors wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be
considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
A. Approval of Minutes. Recommendation: Approve minutes as written.
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"Redev Min Feb
IB.doc"
Letter of Agreement for Architectural Research Services Related to 619-621 N. Azusa Avenue.
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement for Design Aid Architects in the amount of $11,950,
and authorize the City Manager to execute same.
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"FINAL DESIGN AID
AGREEMENT.DOC"
C. Budget Amendment ERAF Shift. Recommendation: Approve the budget amendment and
authorize staff to make payment from tax increment proceeds.
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TRAF SHIFT
FINAL.DOC'
03/03/03 PAGE FIVE
D. Financial Statements for Year Ended lune 30 2002 for Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Azusa Residential Mortgage Bond Programs. Recommendation: Receive and file the Financial
Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2002, for the Residential Mortgage Financing Program,
$9,903,000 Taxable Collateralized Refunding Bonds, Series 1992; and the Residential Mortgage
Financing Program, $10,000,000 Single Family Mortgage Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
1992A.
In
'RESIDENTIAL BONE
FINANCIALS FINAL.D
E. Professional Services Agreement for Redevelopment Project Management Provided by Kosmont
Partners. Recommendation: Approve the Professional Services Agreement for Kosmont Partners
in the amount not -to -exceed $75,000, authorize the City Manager to execute same, and direct
staff to prepare the necessary budget amendments and transfers.
KosmontProfSvcItem KosmontProfServAg
.doc mt_0303.doc
F. Resolution Authorizing Payment of Warrants by the Agency. Recommendation: Adopt
Resolution No. 03- R5.
'REDEVELOPMENT
WARRANT REGISTEF
Vlll. ADJOURNMENT.
A. Adjourn to Monday, March 10, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Light and Water Conference Room in
order to conduct a work shop on the Monrovia Nursery Development Agreement; then adjourn
to Monday, March 17, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. to conduct a Reorganization Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Azusa.
in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Ifyou need speclal assistance to participate in
a citymeeting please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notlfl don three (3J working days
prior to the meeting or time when special services are needed will assist staff In assuring that
reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting.
03/03/03 PAGE SIX
n CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
U REGULAR AND ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2003 - 5:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the
Azusa Auditorium.
The City Council recessed to the City Manager's Office to conduct a Closed Session on the
following issues:
CLOSED SESSION
Clsd Sess
PERSONNEL EMPLOYMENT EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54957). City Manager and City
Personnel
Attorney Annual Evaluation.
Evaluation
The City Council recessed at: The City Council reconvened at: 6:30 P.M.
Recess/Rec
CEREMONIAL
Ceremonial
The entire City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to the winners of the 2003 JAMZ
Recognition
National Cheerleading Competition: Azusa Pee Wees, Azusa Gremlins/Jr. Pee Wees, and the
2003 JAMZ
Azusa Jr. Midgets.
Cheerleaders
The City Council recessed to closed Session to discuss the following:
Clsd Sess
Continued
CLOSED SESSION (Continued)
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Real Prop
Property: Northwest corner of Azusa Ave and Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702
NW Corner
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Azusa &
Negotiating Parties: Tom Marshall
Foothill
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8). Real Prop
Property: 613 — 615 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa CA 91702 613-615
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person. Azusa Ave
Negotiating Parties: Dr. Reyes
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
PERSONNEL MATTER (Government Code Section 549571 Employee Appointment
Reclassification of Associate Director of Park & Recreation.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS --(Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: 726 N. Dalton Avenue, 728 N. Dalton Avenue, and 303 E. Foothill
Boulevard, ,Azusa CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: 619-621 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
Personnel
Matter
Real Prop
726, 728 N.
Dalton
&303 E.
Foothill Blvd
Real Prop
619-621
N. Azusa Ave
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Real Prop
Pipperty: 18331 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa CA 91702
18331 E.
` Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Foothill Blvd
Negotiating Parties: Miles Rosedale
Under Negotiation: Potential Water Facility & Park sites within the boundaries of 18331 E.
Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, 91702.
The City Council recessed at: 6:45 p.m.
Recess
The City Council reconvened at: 7:30 p.m.
Reconvene
City Attorney Carvalho announced that there was a no reportable action and that the City
City Attorney
Council would reconvene at the end of the meeting to continue discussion regarding Closed
Comments
Session items.
Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag.
Call to Order
INVOCATION was given by Rabbi Harlig of the Chabad of the Inland Empire.
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, Chief of Police
Davis, City Treasurer Macias, Planning Secretary Rocha, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
Toscano.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Pub Part
Mr. Art Ramirez, Chairman of the Azusa Golden Days Committee addressed Council to
Art Ramirez
providing an update on Golden Days events. He stated that the theme for this year's Golden
Comments
Days is "Azusa Through a Child's Eyes". He named all committee members and announced
that the date for the parade is October 11, 2003.
Mr. John Wood of Azusa Pacific University announced the Soap Box Derby to be held March 29,
1 • Wood
2003, and invited all to attend.
Comments
Mr. Alex Rivera, Azusa National Little League President, addressed Council and invited them to A. Rivera
attend Opening Day for the Azusa National Little League and announced that it is their 50th Comments
Anniversary.
Mr. Jeffrey Cornejo of UMAYPA announced and invited all to the 5`h Annual Scholarship Dance 1• Cornejo
on March 22, 2003, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Azusa Woman's Club at a cost of $10 Comments
per ticket. Councilmember Rocha announced that UMAYPA have donated funds to Atlantic
Gardens.
Edna and Dan Smith addressed Council in opposition to a sidewalk on the 400 block of South E. & D. Smith
Virginia Avenue. They stated that there was a petition circulated throughout the neighborhood Comments
requesting it, but, they never were informed of it and that they just recently received an 18 day
notice. Mrs. Smith detailed the issue and asked several questions regarding it.
City Manager Cole responded stating that he would like to respond in writing. He spoke about City Mgr
the process and that he would talk to them about it. Comments
Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council and audience and encouraged everyone to vote- He stated M. Lee
that the people circulating the referendum petition advised him that the referendum would not Comments
cost the voter anything, but that he was advised by the City Clerk that it will cost approximately
$50,000; he asked what the City Attorney is advising.
City Manager Cole responded providing details of the issue and stating that the City did pay for City Mgr
the election last time there was a referendum regarding Monrovia Nursery and that the Comments
indemnification was only in the event of judicial cost. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there
is a standard clause in the Conditions of Approval which state that the applicant of the project
are only liable if it becomes the subject of a legal challenge. She stated that the City paid for
the election because the City chose to call for an election.
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Mr. Bill Driever addressed Council with suggestions that candidates election mailers be sent out B. Driever
4NIrlier in order to reach absent voters before they cast their votes. Further, he stated that Comments
referendum petitioners have not provided alternatives to the Monrovia Nursery project and
questions why people did not come out to the Citizens Congress meetings where the project
was discussed.
Mr. William Carpenter addressed Council expressing his concern regarding the Monrovia W. Carpente
Nursery Project and the spiritual aspect of the property, specifically, the Dhamakaya and the Comments
Tonga Gabrielinos.
Mr. Todd Afshar, one of the candidates for mayor, addressed Council and encouraged all to T. Afshar
vote on March 4"'. Comments
Mr. Seamus McKeever addressed Council expressing his opposition to the Monrovia Nursery S. McKeever
Project and his view on several other issues. Comments
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his view to vote no on Measure L & M, and A. Morales
stated that funds for an election be used for the kids in Azusa to swim free. Comments
Ms. Marie Kukula expressed her opinion regarding a local newspaper.
M. Kukula
Ms. Lana Grizzell stating that she thought the residents were indemnified for the election on the L. Grizzell
Monrovia Nursery project and that Council has the chance to repeal the ordinances instead of Comments
having an election. Further stating that it is her right to conduct a referendum on the project.
Mr. Dan Simpson addressed Council stating that the Christian Family Center is praying for them D. Simpson
by name and thanked them for their leadership. Comments
Mr. Michael Tyner addressed Council and expressed his opinion regarding the democratic M. Tyner
process and urged all to sign the referendum petition regarding Monrovia Nursery. Comments
Mr. Jesse Martinez Carlos addressed Council and applauded all who spoke their mind, he J. Carlos
wished good luck to all the candidates for mayor and city council. He then applauded all his Comments
opponents for keeping the election clean and he encouraged everyone to vote.
Mr. Joe Guarrera addressed Council and thanked them for the quick action on the Pasadena J. Guarrera
Avenue swap meet clean-up. He asked why the fountain wasn't working and was told the Comments
pump was broken. He the spoke about the referendum on Monrovia Nursery project.
REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF
Updates/Rpts
City Manager Cole announced that the Citizens Congress meeting is being postponed to April City Mgr
12, 2003. Comments
Councilmember Rocha congratulated the three young Azusans who achieved their Eagle Badge,
Armando G. Esparza, Matthew Sanders, and Clark K. Varner. He asked that all support the
UMAYPA group by attending the dance. He noted that he is working with Wells Fargo to place
a flag pole on the roof of the bank with a light focusing on the American Flag; he noted that a
tentative date for the celebration is March 22, at 1 1 a.m. and that the flag would be flown in
memory of all the young Americans which are serving the country at this time.
Councilmember Chagnon reminded everyone to vote tomorrow, March 4, 2003.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison encouraged all to vote and reminded all that the dais is not a place
for personal attacks.
Councilmember Stanford provided detailed his trip to Sacramento with regard to the Library
application, the VLF fee and the State budget in general. He, also noted that Ed Chavez
apologized for signing the letter against the fireworks Measure in Azusa. He asked that Council
adjourn in memory of Glen Hart.
Mayor Madrid urged all to vote in March 4`h election.
CONTINUED ITEMS
Rocha
Comments
Chagnon
Hardison
Comments
Stanford
Comments
Mayor Madri
Continued Ite
Updated Class Specification and Salary for the Position of Director of Park Planning & Class Specs
Development. This item was referred to closed session. It was then to be placed on the Dir Park Ping
agenda for the adjourned regular meeting of 3/10/03 at Light and Water as a continued item. & Dev
03/03/03 PAGE THREE
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items VI -A through VI -I was approved by motion of Consent Cal.
(i)uncilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously carried, with VI -A — VI -I
the exception of VI -B and Vi -1, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the B &I
Agenda. Spec Call
A. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 2003, were approved as written. Min approve
B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
C. Human Resource Action Items were approved as follows Hum Res
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: J. Tang, J. Collins, E. Street, and R. Cortez. Action Items
New Appointments: R. Gardea, Jr., Street Maintenance Worker II, and J. Sanchez,
Street Maintenance Worker 11.
Promotional Appointment: S. Sandoval Street Maintenance Crew Supervisor.
Flexible Staffing Promotion: F. Wong, Associate Planner.
Reclassification: A. Garcia, Account Specialist I.
Separations: J. Andrews, Director of Redevelopment and J. Torres, Street Maintenance
Supervisor.
D. Approval was given to waive formal bidding requirements and "piggy back" on the Purchase
County of Riverside bid for purchase and installation of PM traps on diesel powered PM Traps
fleet. Diesel Fleets
E. Approval was given to amend and increase of $20,000 to the blanket purchase order Amend P.O.
due to increased surcharge costs imposed by Citrus Superior Court for a new total of Citrus Court
$42,000 to blanket purchase order No. 310711.
F. Authorization was given to award bid to Bob Wondries Ford for the purchase seven Purchase 7
trucks for the Public Works Department in the amount of $218,087. Trucks PW
G. Approval was given to allow the Transportation Division to expend $17,567.00 to
Pur trash
purchase 26 trash receptacles and two benches from Wausau Tile to upgrade 20 of the
Receptacles
City's existing bus stops and to improve another at the corner of Foothill Boulevard and
Wausau Tile
Rockvale Avenue which will improve the safety of passengers and the bus operator.
H. The Consulting Service Agreement with Hunsaker and Associates to provide engineering
Hunsaker &
services related to the San Gabriel River Bike Path submittal to Caltrans, was approved in
Associates
an amount not to exceed $41,000 without a competitive selection process.
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The following Resolution was approved and adopted:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN 03-C20
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants
TO BE PAID
Assistant City Manager Robert Person addressed the warrant register of the last meeting in Assist City M
response to a question from Councilmember Rocha regarding an expenditure to A -Z Liquor was Response to
that it was a reimbursement to A -Z Liquor for electrical retrofitting of the store in relation to the Question
public benefits program to lower their energy consumption.
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SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special
Items
Councilmember Rocha requested what would become of the swing set to be replaced with the Rocha
new structure at Pioneer Park. Mayor advised that it would probably be reused where it is Comments
needed. He also asked why the contract was dated February 17`" instead of March 3 d. City
Manager Cole responded stating that the contract is first signed by the other party and then by
the City, if it is approved.
Moved_ by.Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Purchase &
carried to approve the piggy back purchase and installation of a western log fort theme play Install Play eq
equipment structure, swing component and poured in place ADA accessible play surface for the Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park. The purchase and installation will be awarded to Little Tike Commercial Play
Systems, represented by Pacific Design Concepts of Huntington Beach. The piggyback
purchase allows a 28% discount at a cost of $79,995 and is through an agreement with the City
of Los Angeles purchase order.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:58 P.M. Convene CRA
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:01 P.M. Reconvene C
03/03/03 PAGE FOUR
It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Closed Sess
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: Northwest corner of Azusa Ave and Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiating Parties: Tom Marshall
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: 613 — 615 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiating Parties: Dr. Reyes
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
PERSONNEL MATTER (Government Code Section 549571 Employee Appointment:
Reclassification of Associate Director of Park & Recreation.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: 726 N. Dalton Avenue, 728 N. Dalton Avenue, and 303 E. Foothill
Boulevard, Azusa CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: 619-621 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8).
Property: 18331 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiating Parties: Miles Rosedale
Under Negotiation: Potential Water Facility & Park sites within the boundaries of 18331 E.
Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, 91702.
The City Council recessed at: 9:03 p.m. Recess
The City Council reconvened at 9:34 p.m. Reconvened
There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Monday, March 10, 2003, in order to Adjourn to
conduct a Mid -Year Budget Review, to conduct a Closed Session on Real Property Negotiations, 3/10/03
re: Northwest corner of Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard, and 726 N. Dalton Avenue, 728 Memory
N. Dalton Avenue & 303 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702, and to consider in open Of Glen H
session the resolution updating class specification and salary for the position of Direction of Jim Mickey, a
Park Planning & Development. It was consensus to adjourn in memory of Glen Hart, Jim Rod Carey
Mickey, and Rod Carey. The City Council will then be adjourning the March 10'h meeting to Then Adjourn
March 17, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. in order to conduct a Reorganization Meeting of the City Council To 3/17/03
of the City of Azusa.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:03' P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2003-C21
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2003-04.
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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CRY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2003 - 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.
CLOSED SESSION Clsd Sess
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. Real Prop
Property: 232 W. Oakview Drive Foothill
Foothill Village Project Village Proj.
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiating Parties: Mr. Manuel Pedroza
Under Negotiation: Terms of Silent Second Loan
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. Real Prop
Property: Northwest corner of Azusa Ave and Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702 NW Corner
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person. Azusa &
Negotiating Parties: Tom Marshall Foothill
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
PERSONNEL MATTER (Government Code Section 54957) Employee Appointment: Personnel
Reclassification of Office Specialist II, Associate Director of Park &Recreation, and Community Matter
Improvement Officer.
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Government Code Section 54956.8. Real Prop
Property: 613 - 615 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa CA 91702
Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person.
Negotiating Parties: Dr. Reyes
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment.
The City Council recessed at: 6:30 p.m.
The City Couhcll reconvened at: 7:21 p.m.
Recess
Reconvened
City Attorney Carvalho announced that there was a 5/0 vote of the Councilmembers that City Attorney
approved the request with regard to the silent second. Staff was given directions regarding the Comments
other items.
Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Rick Mac Donald of the Christian Family Center
ROLL CALL .
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ALSO PRESENT:
HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON.
MADRID
NONE
City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police
Davis, City Treasurer Macias, Public Works Nakasone, Community Development Director
Bruckner, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Director of Recreation and Family
Services Jacobs, City Librarian Tovar, Director of Utilities Hsu, Planning Secretary Rocha, City
Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Call to Order
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Representative of American Legion Post # 180, JerryMartinez, Bill Medley and Pete Rose of the Donation $
VFW, addressed Council and presented a check to go towards the erection of the Flagpole at Flag Pole
the "triangle" on Sierra Madre and Azusa Avenue. Sierra Madre
Mr. John Slayton addressed Council expressing his concern regarding the rock quarry conveyor J. Slayton
belt, stating that It is unsafe. He stated that there is debris failing that is a risk and a liability; Comments
the Item was referred to staff.
Ms. Wanda Herold addressed Council providing information regarding the program, Azusa W. Herold
Cares, which honors servicemen and women; she displayed a Flyer which asks all to support our Star Program
brave men and women by helping to sponsor a star along Azusa Avenue and yellow ribbons
along Foothill Blvd. She noted that there are an assortment of signs for Army, Navy, Air Force,
and Coast Guard. She requested that the City Council approve and support the program via a
$100 donation to purchase the stars. It was consensus of Councilmembers to support Ms.
Herold In the amount of $100. The American Legion representatives Jerry Martinez and Bill
Medley and Charlie Rose of the VFW each made a donation of $150.00, each to the Star
Program.
Mr. Todd Afshar, candidate for the office of Mayor of the City of Azusa addressed Council
T. Afshar
stating that he is in favor of the Monrovia Nursery and that he has a web site: Todd.com.
Comments
Mr. Dan Simpson addressed Council expressing his support of Measure M, to rid fireworks in
D. Simpson
the City of Azusa. He expressed his disappointment with proponents of the measure.
Comments
Mr. Barry Jones addressed Council in favor of Measure M and against of Measure L. He
B. Jones
expressed his concern regarding the gymnasium at Memorial Park, specifically, the fire door
Comments
that Is bolted shut. City Manager Cole assured Mr. Jones that the problem would be corrected.
City Mgr
Mr. Joe Guarrera addressed Council expressing his frustration with defacing of city tiles at the
J. Guarrera
gazebo behind City Hall. He voiced his concern about feathers in the gutter from a local
Comments
business at Georgia and Industrial. He expressed his concern regarding the ongoing yard sale
Chagnon
on Pasadena Avenue, he called the "New Azusa Swapmeet". The Item was referred to staff.
Comments
He expressed his opposition to the Monrovia Nursery Project proposal and asked the City
M. Smith
Council to reconsider their vote on the density of the project as well as attached/detached ratio.
Trip to
He stated that the Azusans for Responsible Growth is beginning a referendum.
Washington
Councilmember Chagnon advised that the "New Azusa Swapmeet" on Pasadena has been
D.C.
reported to staff and will be handled. She also asked Mr. Guarrera what the ratio should be?
He advised that he is not prepared to discuss it at this time.
Mr. Hector Roybal spoke In favor of the Monrovia Nursery Project. H. Royball
Ms. Marie Kukula addressed Council voicing her opinion against the Monrovia Nursery Project. M. Kukula
Ms. Lana F. Grizzell addressed Council expressing her opinion against Monrovia Nursery Project
L. Grizzell
density.
Comments
Mr. Art West addressed Council asked that the final vote be postponed as Miles Rosedale has
A. West
advised him that he would bring in evaluators to go over the project?
Comments
Ms. Ruth Ann Griffin addressed Council expressing her opinion in favor of Monrovia Nursery.
R. Griffin
Mr. Mark Ades addressed Council expressing his opinion in favor of Monrovia Nursery.
M. Ades
Mr. Don Clark addressed Council expressing his opinion against the proposed Monrovia
D. Clark
Nursery referendum.
REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF
Updates/Rpts
Councilmember Rocha requested consideration of sponsoring Ms. Megan Smith, 2002 graduate
Rocha
of Azusa High School and member of the Citrus College Women Ensemble, in the amount of
Sponsor
$100 to travel to Washington D.C. to perform at the White House. Ms. Smith addressed the
M. Smith
issue and detailed the tour. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember
Trip to
Stanford and unanimously carried to approve the sponsorship of $100.
Washington
D.C.
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Councilmember Rocha invited all to join him In a tree planning project on March 1, 2003, at Rocha
8:00 a.m. on the corner of 3r° Street and Soldano. He thanked all who joined him on February Comments
8!' to help clean up the Health Center. He asked City Manager Cole, where are we on the Blue
Star Program. City Manager Cole responded that he would provide the Information on the
weekly Council Update report.
Councilmember Chagnon requested that traffic studies be conducted at the intersections of Chagnon
Sunset and 5°i and 6'" streets. A report will be presented at the next Council meeting. She also Comments
asked if there is a policy for when an employee call to active duty. Assistant City Manager
responded stating that a report will be presented at the next meeting. She noted that there is
an unauthorized yard sale being conducted on Pasadena Avenue and requested that an update
on that Issue be presented at the next Council meeting also. She requested that when a
sponsorship award is presented that the remaining amount of the sponsorship fund be noted.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison noted that in the past few years there have been groups asking for
Hardison
things to be done in the City, but they never offer solutions.
Comments
Councilmember Stanford thanked colleagues for re-electing him to SCAG. He expressed his
Stanford
concern by Assemblyman Chavez letter re: Fireworks In Azusa, he stated he was sure It wasn't
Comments
done on purpose. He stated that Freedom of speech goes both ways. He noted that something
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could be done regarding the ongoing yard sale at the 800 block of Pasadena. Further that
Foothill Blvd
something could be done regarding the storage yard In back of Sav-on that Is the front yard of
Monrovia
the LB.W
Nursery
Assistant City Manager Person provided an update on North Gateway Monument Sign by
R. Person
Forsight Creations. Mr. Ron Johnson of Forsight Creations addressed Council presenting a
a R.Johnson
rendering of the Gateway Monument and answered questions and received feedback presented
Update
by Councilmembers.
It was consensus of Councilmembers that the four Items regarding Monrovia Nursery, VIII -A, B,
Monrovia Nu
C, and D, be brought forward for handling at this time.
Items brt fwr
City Manager Cole addressed the issue providing an overview of the project, that has now been
City Mgr Col
reduced to 1250 units. Councilmember Rocha requested that all references in the resolutions
Comments
and ordinances be changed from 1575 to 1250 units. He also noted that 10' street is nota
Rocha
probable street connection and should be noted. City Manager Cole reassured him that it will
comments
be noted in the conditions of approval. Councilmember Rocha cited a notice that is being done
And requests
In another project as follows: "A noise disturbance coordinator shall be established by the
applicant with City oversight for the construction of the proposed project. A disturbance
coordinator shaliberesponsible for anylocalcomplaints aboutconstructionnoise. Startirwtoo
ear/y, etc. all surroundingresidential units located within 300 feet the construction site shall be
sent a notice regarding the construction schedule of the proposed project which sha/1l/5t the
telephone number of the disturbance coordinator and also a name." City Attorney Carvalho
responded to questions regarding noise, stating that it is addressed in condition #68, but, more
specific language could be Included. Community Development Director Bruckner noted that
under "air quality" the applicant is required to post a large sign with specific language. City
Attorney Carvalho advised that staff could document this on the official record and make sure
that policy is met. Councilmember Rocha requested that a committee be created to name
streets in the project, preferably someone from Cultural and Historical, Planning Commission, a
liaison from City Council and a member of staff. It was consensus of Councilmembers to
approve the request of Councilmember Rocha to create a Street Naming Committee.
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Spec Re
Councilmember Stanford offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
Ord No. 03-0
THE CITY ZONING MAP TO REFLECT THE RECLASIFICATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
Amending
18331 E. FOOTHILL BLVD. FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000SF LOT MINIMUM (R-
Zoning Map
I -10) AND RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURE (RA) TO SPECIFIC PLAN (SP), CASE NO. Z-2002-03.
Property @
(A -PN: Within the City -8608-003-001, 8608-003-002,8608-003-005, 8608-003-006,8625-
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004-007, 8625-004-012, 8625-029-006, 8684-022-012; Within the City's sphere of Influence
Foothill Blvd
-8608-003-003,8625-001-001,8625-002-002,8625-004-129,8625-004-130,8625-005-
Monrovia
014, 8625-005-018, 8625-005-019, 8625-008-001, 8625-008-005, 8625-009-011, 8625-
Nursery
009-012, 8625-010-008, 8625-029-005, 8684-024-033, 8684-024-039, 8684-024-041,
8684-024-042, 8684-024-043).
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison to waive further
reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
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NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ,
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIN OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE MONROVIA NURSERY SPECIFIC PIAN FOR PROPERTIES DESIGNATED ASSESSOR PARCELS
NO. Within the City -8608-003-001, 8608-003-002, 8608-003-005, 8608-003-006, 8625-
004 -007,8625 -004-012,8625-029-006,
625-
004-007,8625-004-012,8625-029-006, 8684-022-012; Within the City's sphere of Influence
-8608-003-003,8625-001-001,8625-002-002,8625-004-129,8625-004-130,8625-005-
014,8625-005-018,8625-005-019,8625-008-001,8625-008-005,8625-009-01.1,8625-
009-012, 8625-010-008, 8625-029-005, 8684-024-033, 8684-024-039, 8684-024-041,
8684-024-042,8684-024-043.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon to waive further
reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Rocha offered an Ordinance entitled
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PREZONING THE
UNINCORPORATED AREA OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT A (ZONE
CHANGE CASE Z-2002-03).
Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford to waive further
reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered a Resolution entitled:
Ord No. 03-0
Approving
And Adopting
Monrovia
Nursery
Specific
Plan
Ord No. 03-0
Pre -zoning
Unlncorporat
Area Zone ch
Monrovia
Nursery
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING Res. No. 03 -
THAT THE PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY REQUIRE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND Roadways
MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAYS OF LESS THAN 40 FEET IN WIDTH, CURB TO CURB, FOR Mon Nurs Pla
ROADWAYS CONTAINED IN THE MONROVIA NURSERY SPECIFIC PLAN.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONTINUED ITEMS
Schedule and Policy for Records Retention and Destruction of Obsolete Records
Councilmember Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING
POLICIES FOR THE RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE RECORDS OF THE CITY.
Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, 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
02/18/03 PAGE FOUR
Continued
Items
Res. 03-C 14
Records
Retention
Policy
SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items
9
PUBLIC HEARING - on Planning Commission's Decision Regarding a Request for a Ten -Year Pub Hrg Rqst
Extension of the Amortization Period of Time for Two Nonconforming Uses, for the properties Extension
located at 330/336, 338 & 350 Foothill Boulevard and 638, 640 & 644 Sunset Avenue. Amortization
The Mayor declared the Heating 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 6, 2003.
Assistant Community Development Director Onaga addressed the Issue stating that this is an
L. Onaga
appeal of a Planning Commission decision regarding a request for a ten-year extension of the
Assist Com
amortization period of time for two nonconforming uses, a used car lot fronting Foothill
Dev Dir
Boulevard and four detached residential units, built circa 1916, fronting Sunset Avenue. He
Comments
provided a history of both properties beginning in 1939 when they were zoned C3, which
Amortization
allowed both residential and commercial used -car lot uses, and continued through to the
Period
present, noting when both properties became non -conforming uses throughout the years. He
Budget Amen
stated that In order to approve the requested extension, Council must make certain findings,
Request
one is that the extension will not be detrimental to the future planning and development of the
Approved
area and staff states that this finding cannot be made. He stated that in the draft General Pian
they expect to re -designate the block of Foothill Boulevard for new Infield of housing
development. and possibly mixed use development. He asked Council uphold staff's
recommendation to uphold the Planning Commission decision to deny the request. He then
answered questions posed by Councilmembers.
Mrs. Joanne Dusserre, applicant, addressed the Issue stating that the denial of the request J. Dusserre
would cause a great financial hardship on their family as this would place her husband out Comments
of work and also that the families that live in the homes will be displaced. She also stated
that they are in the process of getting developers who are Interested in developing the
property.
Mr. Norm Sauve addressed the issue providing details on plans they have thought about for N. Sauve
the property. He then answered questions posed by Councilmembers. Comments
Moved by Councllmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously
Hrg Closed
carried to close the public hearing.
VI -A - VI -N
Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously
IS month
carried to approve an eighteen -month amortization period with reports to Council at six-month
Extension
intervals.
Amortization
the Personnel Board Members.
Period
Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously
Budget Amen
carried to authorized a Budget Amendment Request to fund additional equipment replacement
Request
in the amount of $1,000,000.
Approved
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items VI -A through VI -N was approved by motion of
Consent Cal.
Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried, with
VI -A - VI -N
the exception of VI -D, F. 1, K. and N, which were considered under the Special Call portion of
D. F, I K. N
the Agenda. With regard to Item VI -J, the position of Director of Park Planning and
Spec Call
Development was held until Councllmembers receive a copy of staff report that was Issued to
Amendment
the Personnel Board Members.
Approved
A. Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2003, were approved as written. Min approve
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSSA AUTHORIZING THE Res. 03 -CI S
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING OF A CONTRACT FOR Application
PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF ALL Senior Svs
DOCUMENTS.
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A GRANT Res. 03-C 16
DEED AND DIRECTING THE RECORDATION THEREOF. (Azusa Health Center) Health Cntr
D. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
E. Approval was given to amend the budget for the San Gabriel Canyon Road Beautification
SGC Road
(SGCRB) project to consolidate various funds under one project number and appropriate
Beautification
funding from the electric and Water Funds as follows: 1. From Water retained earnings,
Project
transfer Into SGRB, $583,625.00, 2. From Electric retained earnings, transfer Into SGRB,
Budget
$410,000.00, 3. From Pavement Management Improvements plan, transfer Into SGRB,
Amendment
$190,500.
Approved
02/18/03 PAGE FIVE
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G. Approval was given for the purchase of thirty -rive (35) police vehicle radios for field use Purchase
in order to improve radio communications capabilities of Azusa Police Officers in the 35 Police
amount of $19,485.00 from the lowest bidder, Communications Center. Veh Radios
H. The City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2003, was received and filed. Treas Rpt
1. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
J.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE CITY'S Res.03-C17
CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE Com Imp
CLASSIFICATIONS OF COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT OFFICER. Officer
K. SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Spec Call
L. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ATHE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE Res. 03-C18
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, Application
SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002. Grant Funds
M. Authorization was given to the Mayor to sign a letter of support for California Senate Bill Letter of
5x: The Alcohol Related Emergency Services Reimbursement Act of 2003 "Five for Life". Support
N. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call
Councllmember Chagnon expressed congratulations to Lieutenant Sam Gonzales on his Hum Res
promotion to Police Captain as well as for his outstanding work and dedication to the City of Action Items
Azusa. It was then moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison
and unanimously carried to approve Human Resources Action Items as follows:
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: T. Harrington, N. Abbaszadeh, R. Montague, and
E. Cazares.
Promotional Appointment: S. Gonzalez, Police Lieutenant to Police Captain.
Councilmember Rocha addressed item regarding the proposed changes to the Master Joint Rocha
Venture Cooperative Agreement with Azusa Unified School District and asked City Librarian Question
Tovar if the AUSD have approved the proposed changes. Mr. Tovar responded: no. It was Changes to
then moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously Master Joint
carried to approve the following changes to the Master Joint Venture Cooperative Agreement Venture Coop
with Azusa Unified School District: I. Under Section 4.1 of the agreement, delete the words Pgmt w/AUSD
"or until terminated pursuant to the terms of Section 8.5 below". 2. Delete Section 8.5. Approved
Councilmember Rocha addressed item regarding the amendment to a blanket purchase order to Rocha
maintain and repair Police Department radios and asked if there was a local vendor who could Question
provide the service. Chief of Police Davis responded stating that the person who Is doing the PD radio
service was actually a volunteer at one time. It was then moved by Councilmember Rocha, Maintenance
seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously carried to amend and Increase the Communicat
Blanket Purchase Order for the Police Department radio maintenance and repair with Center
Communications Center In the amount of $10,000 for a new total amount of $34,999. Approved
Councilmember Chagnon noted that she would be voting no on item regarding Forsight Agmt w/
Creations. It was them moved by Councllmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Foresight
Hardison and carried that authorization be given to amend to contract with Forsight Creations Creations
to extend the term of the contract through February, 2003 and authorize an additional $3,000
to the existing $100,000 capital improvements project budget in order to close out the project
and make a final payment of $10,000. Councilmember Chagnon dissenting.
Councilmember Rocha thanked Acting Finance Director Kenoyer for the new format for the Rocha
warrant register and question an expense for check 49748 in the amount of $6,704 for A -Z Question
Liquor. He requested additional information on the item. Warrants
Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS 03-C19
AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID Warrants
02/18/03 PAGE SIX
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: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 9:31 P.M. Convene CRA
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:32 P.M. Reconvene C
Councilmember Stanford requested that a proclamation be prepared and signed by Stanford
Councilmembers to Mr. Roger as he is retiring as an Associate Dean of Azusa Pacific Comments
University.
It was consensus of Councilmember to adjourn in memory of Mr. Tim Schudar, who passed Adjourn to
away this week, to Monday, March 3, 2003, at 5:00 p.m. to recess to Closed Session to 3/3/03
discuss the following: Memory
Of T. Shudar
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:33 P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2003-C20
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2003-04.
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