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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - June 25, 2007 - CCAGENDA SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MURRAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2007 -� 505 E. RENWICK ROAD, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA. 7:30 p.m. or immediately following the Utility Board Meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. A. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS • Call to Order • Roll Call B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - Please note that public comments are welcomed by recognition of the Mayor. C. AGENDA ITEMS 1. CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION REQUESTS FOR THE 2007/2008 BUDGET. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider the list of Supplemental Budget Appropriation Request for the 2007-2008 Budget and provide staff direction on the allocation. 2. Mayor/Chairman Rocha a. Discussion regarding dates and locations of "City Hall on the Move" and Off -Site Utility Board Meetings. b. Discussion regarding swimming pool admission fees. c. Discussion regarding Certificate and Proclamation Policy. D. ADJOURNMENT 1. Adjourn %n compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ifyou need special assistance to participate in a city meeting please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) 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 " 411 .-4,41011 �L 4 AZUSA ORDINANCES TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: F. M DELACH, CITY MANAGER "j(164 DATE: JUNE 25, 2007 SUBJECT: 2ND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A PROHIBITION CONCERNING RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARD PARKING; 07-09. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council waive further reading and adopt the Ordinance prohibiting residential front yard Parking; Ordinance 07-09. BACKGROUND The City Council approved the Ordinance adding a prohibition concerning residential front yard parking at the regular meeting of June 18, 2007. The matter is now before Council for second reading and adoption. FISCAL IMPACT There is no direct fiscal impact as a result of this action. 11 ORDINANCE NO. 2007 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 74 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARD PARKING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 74-468 of Article VIII of Chapter 74 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows: Sec. 74-468. Parking in Residential Front Yard Areas. (a) Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle in the front yard area of any residentially used lot or parcel of land, except in a paved driveway. (b) Vehicle. As used in this Section, vehicle shall mean a vehicle as defined in California Vehicle Code Section 670. (c) Front Yard Area. As used in this Section, front yard area shall mean any area that is not a paved driveway, that is between the front elevation of the residential building and the front property line of the lot or parcel, and that extends the entire width of the lot or parcel. (d) Paved Driveway. As used in this Section, paved driveway shall mean a paved strip of land which meets all applicable zoning and building regulations of the City, which provides access from the street to a garage, carport or parking space, and which has a single access point. The paved driveway may have two access points only if the driveway is semi-circular in nature. This Section shall not be construed to permit the paving of all or any portion of front yard areas without first complying with all applicable zoning and building codes and regulations of the City. In no event shall the paved driveway exceed thirty-five percent (35%) of the front yard area. (e) Parking Space. As used in this Section, parking space shall mean a paved area within the front yard area which meets all applicable zoning and building regulations of the City, and which is of sufficient size to be used for the express purpose of parking a vehicle. (f) All wheels of vehicles shall be parked on the paved surface. 1 Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted as required by law. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2007. Joseph R. Rocha Mayor ATTEST: Vera Mendoza City Clerk 2 / I/J ALP Azusa Land Partners, LLC June 22; 2007 Honorable Joseph R, Rocha, Mayor Azusa:CityCouncil 213 E, Foothill Boulevard Azusa, CA 91702 Subject: Azusa Chamber of Commerce Mayor Rocha and City Councilmembers: I am writing this letter'to request, your support for the Azusa Chamber of Commerce's funding proposal for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. The: Azusa Chamber of Coti>Tnerce provides important services;. support and exposure for many of Azusa's local businesses in an increasingly competitive business environment. The Chamber's, volunteers also provide valuable energy and resources for numerous civic activities which benefit all of the residents of Azusa — Kids Colne First Golf Tournament, Taste of the Town, and many other events. I strongly urge your continued support for the Chamber of Commerce in your budget deliberations. %Very truly yours William D. HolmaiY Vice President; Planning & Community Development 19 Corporate Plaza Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.721.9777 Telephone 949.729-.1214 Facsimile SAN GABRIEL CANYON ROAD °�^��\ . _ flNmNlE N09UPF °A �N',�`"" aelaeaw—Pwaxearynax ut[n • Nettie Plant B � nkai Name Aaave Agave Pp Bea"Msll Csdue Opurrtie Ma C. Manila Budnavat Erbgonum lose aNm Celifanla La. CeerroMva e C 16min Sagehmsh Anemisb calilom' Ceftnla Sywmom Plelarme racemose Cata". Pemmm Riaea vbumlblium Care.! GBAY9 W Cogesheny Rhemnua nlAambe Coyote Bush Becchada plhrlan! Mwa GWbye Opp L.p. Lupbua W. Manaenite An9ostephyba sPP.'E".m. MmkeygeveM V"Wua brgabm! 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BACKGROUND The Combined Operating Budget for FY 2007/08 was presented to Council at the May 29, 2007 workshop, at which time it was presented in detail. Council approved the budget at the meeting of June 18, 2007. At the Budget Study Session several supplemental appropriations were submitted for consideration. These items include consideration of "seed money" for the "Canyon Institute" as submitted by "California Resource Connections", funding for the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, and the Azusa Downtown Business Association. As always, should additional items arise for Council consideration the Budget may be amended at a subsequent meeting. The requests were as follows: Azusa Chamber of Commerce Azusa Downtown Business Assoc. The Canyon Institute Prior Fundin¢ $68,000 $20,0 $0 Request $98,000 $50,000---' $150,000 Also, at the mid -year Budget Workshop and at the Budget Study Session in May, Council may recall discussion on the projected increases in the contract with the Los Angeles County Fire Department for Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the need to augment the Liability Fund to provide for recent workers compensation costs. At this -time staff is requesting an additional appropriation for the current year (FY 06/07) in the amount o$106,7546 provide for the balance of fire protection contract costs. A transfer from General Funds designate ever'al years ago for police officer hiring (an unused grant match) into the City's Liability Fund in the amount of $1 ,000,000 is also requested. FISCAL IMPACT The supplemental appropriations for the FY 07/08 fiscal year would cost the General Fund $ 150,000 for the Canyon Institute. The Chamber of Commerce cost would be split 50/50 between the RDA and the Light and Water Fund and the RDA would fund the entire cost of the Downtown Business Association. The requested current year appropriation for Fire Safety would cost the General Fund $106,754 and the requested transfer would rduce the reserve for police officer hiring and increase Liability Fund reserves by $1,000,000. 7COmmerce, Attachments: Proposals from er Downtown Azusa Business Assoc. and California Resource Connections Downtown Azusa Business Association 795 N. Dalton Avenue Azusa, CA 91702 June 13, 2007 Dear, Mayor Joe Rocha & Council Members The Downtown Azusa Business Association (DABA) was established in 1998 and is a private nonprofit organization whose membership is made up of downtown business owners and merchants. Since it inception, the DABA has been dedicated and committed to shaping the future of downtown. The Downtown Azusa Business Association continues to achieve and strengthen its commitment to revitalize downtown. As you are aware, one of the primary goals of the Downtown Azusa Business Association is to foster and promote pr' ec development and reinvestment in the downtown area. Over the years, the City of Azusa has worked diligently to enhance the visual appearance and economic viability of their downtown. This has included many grass root efforts by the Downtown Azusa Business Association, its members, businesses located in downtown and support from partnerships established by the DABA. In recent years, the DABA through its membership and with the support of many of the downtown businesses has contributed to significant improvements, such as the Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project, the Banner and Flower Basket Program, Art on the Avenue, and many more. In addition to theses programs that enhance the investment in the downtown corridor, the DABA takes part in many city events such as grand openings for new businesses, the Golden Days Parade, the Annual Mariachi Program, Miss Azusa and now Miss Azusa Outstanding Teen. Due to the notable investment and new growth within our city and primarily within the downtown corridor, there is a desire on the part of the DABA to have a more flexible budget so that the funds may be used for additional revitalization efforts. After soliciting ideas and from Board Members of the DABA about revamping the exiting downtown revitalization program, we have concluded that there is a need to expand products/services to existing and new businesses investing in our downtown. As leaders of the DABA, we embrace our core commitment of advocating the city's shared vision of Downtown Azusa and hope to provide added value with additional business and window display workshops, strengthen our marketing program to include the continuation of our quarterly newsletter, updating our existing brochure, developing a welcome package for new businesses, expanding our communication network through the creation of a website linked to the city's webpage, and many other products/services. As you are aware, each year with City Council approval, the City's Redevelopment Agency's operating budget earmarks approximately $5,000 to promote the Annual Mariachi Concert. In FY 2005/2006, the City Council allocated and approved an additional $10,000 for the existing Miss Azusa program after it was proposed by the Azusa Chamber of Commerce that the DABA take over the program. To that end, an additional $5000 was allocated and approved for the creation of the new Miss Outstanding Teen program which was initiated by the DABA. Therefore, the DABA is now requesting additional "seed money" in the amount of $30,000 with council approval, to pursue providing improved products/services to its members and continue to preserve the investment in downtown Azusa with the outlining the potential benefits to the city: • Consensus building • Protect and enhance the city's investment in downtown • Participate in economic development initiatives for downtown • Contribute to shaping the future of downtown • Add to the City's marketing network • Keep businesses and residents informed about "what's happening" downtown • Provide a venue for the businesses to give back to the community • Elevate the city's visibility through additional marketing efforts and events • Showcase the city's commitment to the Azusa community • Serve on advisory committees such as the Downtown North Advisory Committee • Encourage communications through a powerful networking environment, not only through members, but through member organizations. • Provide significant input into downtown planning and marketing downtown Azusa, and promote a feeling of well-being. • Be recognized in newsletters and DABA website Thank you, Peggy Martinez, DABA Director Downtown Azusa Business Association (626) 812-5818 Proposal to Provide Services for The Canyon Institute Project Development, Grant -Writing, and Open Space Policy Recommendations to Preserve the Natural and Cultural History of The Canyon City submitted to CITY OF AZUSA Mayor Joseph Rocha Honorable City Council Members submitted by CALIFORNIA RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, INC. May 24, 2007 CALIFORNIA RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, INC 1201 N. Azusa Ave. e Azusa, CA 9,1702 . 626.919.2491 0 ougsuzar,nec-verizon.net May 24, 2007 Honorable Members of the City Council City of Azusa 213 E. Foothill Blvd Azusa, CA 91702 Dear Honorable Members of the Azusa City Council, California Resource Connections, Inc. (CRC) is a California 501c3 not for profit organization based in Azusa. As part of its commitment to the City of Azusa, CRC is undertaking an effort to renovate the former Taylor Property in Azusa Canyon into a vibrant river and environmental education center for the greater Azusa community as part of the larger Azusa River Wilderness Park. The Canyon Institute, as it will be known, will provide many opportunities to better connect Azusa to the river and its watershed, as well as to build partnerships with the City of Azusa and other regional agencies and organizations to assist in Azusa greening opportunities. 'CRC is pleased to submit to the City Council of the City of Azusa a proposal for program management, grant -writing, and strategic planning for open space, recreation trails, river restoration, watershed education, and sustainability improvements in the City of Azusa The primary focus of The Canyon Institute, as part of the new Azusa River Wilderness Park, will be to educate Azusa residents about the importance of respecting the San Gabriel River Watershed. The Canyon Institute activities will lay the groundwork for future program implementation through a series of outreach, education, and partnership programs. CRC believes that through building community awareness about a functioning watershed we can become the catalyst that helps the City of Azusa reconnect with the San Gabriel River. CRC also believes that we can provide valuable assistance to the City by offering grant -writing and strategic planning services that take advantage of funding sources and identify management opportunities to make Azusa a more green and sustainable community and truly live up to its motto as "The Canyon City". Thank you for your consideration of our proposal. Sincerely, C-4,; / =1 Suzanne Avila Project Director California Resource Connections, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Section 2: PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK Section 3: OPERATIONAL BUDGET Section 4: APPENDICES 3 F 10' Appendix A — History of Azusa River Wilderness Park Appendix B — Assessor's Parcel Map — Azusa River Wilderness Park Appendix C — Photos of Current Taylor Property Condition — April 2007 Appendix D — Photo of 1926 Azusa Mayor Charlie Howard Appendix E — Think River! San Gabriel List of Partners 2 SECTION 1: ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Organization Name: California Resource Connections, Inc. (CRC) 1201 N. Azusa Avenue Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 969-2491 www.watershedconnections.org Tax Identification Number: #20-2890317 Contact Person: Suzanne Avila, Project Director (626) 969-2491 bugsuzanne(o)verizon.net Why Started: California Resource Connections, Inc. (CRC) was organized to develop regional science - based research, education, and demonstration programs that focus on improving the health of human communities and natural systems while connecting people to land. CRC will provide coordination, partnering, and/or supporting roles with other regional organizations charged with similar and related goals to strategically improve the quality of life of residents and the functioning of important regional ecosystems. CRC will continue to grow and expand Think River! — a youth watershed environmental education program — among other educational programs which further the mission of the organization. Mission Statement: California Resource Connections, Inc. is organized with a mission to connect people to land by providing education and stewardship opportunities that promote responsible decision making based on research, social responsibility, and sustainability. Humanity, community, knowledge, respect. Region Served: California Resource Connections, Inc. is a regional organization focusing on urban areas and wilderness interface zones impacted by competitive land and resource use within the greater Los Angeles area; including the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. CRC Board of Directors and qualifications: Suzanne Avila Geographer/Educator, Think River! Watershed Education Program (Founding Member) Marty Dumpis District Ranger, San Gabriel River Ranger District, Angeles National Forest, U.S. Forest Service Macaria Flores Environmental Scientist/City of Los Angeles Political Field Representative (Founding Member) Uriel Macias City Council Member, City of Azusa (Founding Member) Nancy Ngugi Environmental Specialist, The Gas Company (Founding Member) Krista Sloniowski Director, Connective Issue, Los Angeles (Founding Member) Christopher Solek Ph.D. Candidate/Biological Consultant, U.C. Berkeley (Founding Member) Eileen Takata Watershed Planner/Registered Landscape Architect/County of Orange Political Field Representative (Founding Member) Rick Thomas Partner, Legacy/Land Design and Planning (Founding Member) Existing Programs and Projects: California Resource Connections, Inc. is currently implementing the following projects: • Think River! San Gabriel — CRC's youth watershed education program provides hands-on education in water, geology, and plants/wildlife topics specific to the San Gabriel River. Programs include teacher workshops, young adult watershed training, and field trips for grades 4-6. Funding needs are ongoing. • Think River! Santa Clara — Modeled after Think River! San Gabriel, CRC is developing a similar program for the Santa Clara River watershed in northern Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Program planning will begin in Fall 2007 with education programs beginning in 2008. Initial funding is provided through a grant managed by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.Long-term funding needs are ongoing. Coyote Creek Bikeway Master Plan — CRC, under contract to Trails4All in Irvine, is managing the development of a long-term bikeway master plan and signage improvement program for Coyote Creek, a tributary of the San Gabriel River, in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Project funds are provided through a Proposition 40 grant awarded by the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy. Inland Empire Sustainable Watershed Program — CRC is developing a regional program to focus on long-term sustainability of the upper Santa Ana River watershed. Components include a green map, local ordinance outreach program, green development initiative, Watershed 101 public education program, and Think River! Santa Ana. Funding is provided through the California Department of Water Resources. 0 Current grant sources and amounts obtained: FUNDING I GRANT PROJECT GRANT DATE PROJECT AGENCY PROGRAM NAME AMOUNT AWARDED COMPLETION Think River! Multiple Agency Think River! Approx. On -Going On -Going Project Partners In -Kind Services San Gabriel $60,700 U.S. Fish & Santa Clara River Think River! $63,400 May 31, 2005 Jan 31, 2010 Wildlife Service ARCO Oil Spill Santa Clara (Restoration Plan Rivers and Prop 401 Coyote Creek $54,000 Jul 1, 2005 Dec 31, 2006 Mountains Trails4All Bikeway Conservancy Master Plan California Prop 501 Inland Empire $400,000 Jun 1, 2005 Jun 30, 2009 Department of CALFED Sustainable Water Watershed Resources Program Canyon City The Canyon $15,000 Nov 16, 2006 Jun 7, 2007 Foundation Institute Metropolitan Community Inland Empire $12,500 Oct 1, 2006 Sep 30, 2007 Water District Partnering Sustainable Program Watershed Program National Park Rivers, Trails, and Inland Empire In -Kind. Oct 1, 2006 Sep 30, 2007 Service Conservation Sustainable Technical Assistance Watershed Assistance Program Pr ram SECTION 2: PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK Proposal Item 1: The Canyon Institute CRC is looking to develop the Taylor Property into "The Canyon Institute" as part of the Azusa River Wilderness Park. (See Appendix A — History of Azusa River Wilderness Park). The Canyon Institute's primary focus will be to educate Azusa residents about the importance of respecting the San Gabriel River Watershed. Our goal is to create a community space next to the river in Azusa Canyon that will serve as an outdoor education center, a community meeting space, an information resource, and a youth mentor training facility, all while preserving native flora and fauna at a local historic site. This can only be accomplished through combing state, local, and community resources with the City, as property owner, becoming a key partner. CRC Fundina Need Proposal Item 1A: Overhead Operational Costs Proposal Item 1B: Capital Improvement Program Management Proposal Item 1C: Program Development and Implementation Materials Property Location: 2330 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road, Azusa, CA 91702 (See Appendix B — Assessor's Parcel Map, APN 8684-027-007) Property Description: The site is currently known as the "Taylor Property" because the Taylor Family was the last owner/occupant from whom the City purchased the property from in 2002. The premises is defined as a 1.8 acre parcel which includes structures (main house, garage with studio apartment attached, storage building, and covered shelter attached to a storage building) and exterior landscape which includes remnants of former residential uses and equestrian and farm animal boarding. All structures are currently in disrepair and require significant improvement prior to occupancy. All landscaped areas, circulation pathways, trees and shrubs, and site access have been neglected since 2002. (See Appendix C — Photos of Current Taylor Property Condition). Access to the site is via the road to Rainbow Canyon Ranch in Azusa Canyon. The 1.8 - acre parcel is bordered on the north by San Gabriel Canyon Road (Hwy 39), on the east and south by Rainbow Canyon Horse Ranch, and on the west by the San Gabriel River. This site has local historical significance in that it was the original 1923 home of.Azusa Mayor Charlie Howard. Mayor Howard served his tenure from 1926-28 during which time the Azusa Auditorium was constructed. His name can be found on the southwest cornerstone of the building. The Azusa Auditorium is now fully restored to its 1928 character and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and also on the California Register of Historic Resources. Former Mayor Howard also owned an automotive business called "India Tires" at the northwest comer of Foothill Blvd and Alameda Avenue in downtown Azusa. (See Appendix D — Photo of 1926 Azusa Mayor Charlie Howard). Vegetation on site has been uncared for since the City purchased the property in 2002. There are a variety of fruit trees, local sage -scrub plants, and of course, invasive weeds. All are neglected and dry. The property has plenty of outdoor open space surrounding all the built structures. The flow of the San Gabriel River can be heard on the property. 1-2 YEAR GOALS: • Repair structures and landscaping to support occupancy of CRC and CCC. The California Conservation Corps (CCC), Pomona office, is interested in operating a satellite facility at the Taylor Property that employs a 5 -member crew to act as site leaders and to conduct river clean ups, restoration projects, and public outreach on site and along the entire San Gabriel River corridor within City of Azusa boundaries. The CCC will be recruiting 18-25 year old underserved youths from Azusa for natural resource work and emergency response training. They are ready to start their work in Azusa as soon as possible. • CRC is interested in acquiring office space for the purposes of conducting the daily business of running a not for profit organization. CRC is also interested utilizing the outdoor spaces for the purposes of conducting educational seminars, demonstration projects, and community informational gatherings to increase community self- sufficiency and capacity by educating Azusa residents about our functioning watershed. The goal is to change social behavior through interacting and connecting with the river, hence creating a place where residents appreciate and respect "The Canyon City". 240 YEAR GOALS: Develop classroom garage, under -tree gathering space, and outdoor event space. CRC will develop partnerships and seek funding for the creation of three outdoor environmental spaces delineated in the site plan being created via our Canyon City Foundation grant. By developing the outdoor amenities, The Canyon Institute will serve as a destination for every Azusa Unified School District student in grades 2 — 6 learning about the environment, local history, and water. CRC will work with already existing community groups to collectively build our success. Our program and partnership goals will help new environmental leaders emerge from the "The Canyon City" • Utilize Outdoor Spaces To Maximize Visitor Experience. Capacity will be built by training a cadre of local youth volunteers to maintain native plant gardens and lead site tours. CRC and CCC will begin to host monthly environmentally focused events designed to connect the community to the watershed. Local docents will be recruited and trained from the community. Topics to be covered include: sustainable living, water conservation, and native plant gardening. A listing of The Canyon Institute partners to date and their role in the program: (See also Appendix E — Think River! San Gabriel List of Partners). ORGANIZATION ROLE Azusa, City of Landowner, in fee, of Taylor House parcel. Increased partnership role through items outlined in this proposal. Azusa Historical Society Historical advisors for interpretive design, educational support for programs. In-kind Azusa Canyon Historical Displays. Azusa Neighborhood Homework House Partnership to help Azusa Homework House teens develop environmental stewardship behaviors and skills California Conservation Corps At -risk youth recruiting for site improvements and watershed education training mentors for educational programs. 5 corps members, recruited from the community, employment on site operating a CCC satellite office. Canyon City Foundation $15,000 Grant for site design and planning; program development; staffing and volunteer strategy. Rainbow Canyon Ranch Informed and involved neighbor and partner. San Gabriel River Water Committee Site activity advisor ensuring safe, reliable water supply, educational support for programs San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Development and contribution to site educational Control District programs. USDA Forest Service, San Gabriel Program and funding coordination for San Gabriel River Ranger District Canyon Watershed Conservation Authority / Owners, operators of Azusa River Wilderness Park. Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Rent free occupancy for implementing educational programs, In-kind ranger patrol, via the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority, as part of greater Azusa River Wilderness Park, Advisors for regional programs and site connective Proposal Item 2: Grant Writing for Azusa Greening Projects CRC proposes to assist the city in developing project concepts, identifying grant programs, and writing grant proposals that seek funding and develop partnerships for beautification projects within the City of Azusa. Project concepts could include, but are not limited to, parks, trails, freeway ramp entry design, gateways, and river restoration. To date, CRC staff and network have significant experience in identifying grant and funding opportunities and winning funding awards for its projects throughout southern California. CRC has the vision and ability to assist the City of Azusa in developing comprehensive project concepts, project descriptions, and partnerships needed to meet city goals regarding river, open space, and other beautification projects. CRC brings trusted working relationships with regional resource management agencies. Proposal Item 3: Open Space Policy Recommendations CRC proposes to assist the city in determining the best manner in which to preserve and maintain open space that is either donated to the city or purchased by or on behalf of the city. CRC is prepared to conduct an environmental analysis of such donated or purchased open space for its resource values and special protection needs. With this information, CRC will evaluate which existing agency or nonprofit organization or proposed new organization can most appropriately take ownership and management responsibility of such properties. CRC will prepare a land management framework and conduct a financial analysis to determine the cost -benefit, income opportunities, and long-term endowment funding needs to manage lands such as the Ronbury Property and the Rosedale Development Open Space. Benefits to the City of Azusa in funding the Proposed Scope of Work: • The City of Azusa will begin to reconnect with its official motto as "The Canyon City". • CRC will empower Azusa residents to make responsible daily decisions regarding local natural resources. • The Canyon Institute will help the WCA/RMC reach their goal of bringing community involvement to the new Azusa River Wilderness Park. • The Canyon Institute will initially target Azusa's local underserved youth to recruit site leaders. Azusa community service organizations will become initial partners. Potentially, all residents of Azusa can be served, along with the populations of the San Gabriel Valley and all of Southern California. • The Canyon Institute will become a highlight of the Los Angeles County San Gabriel River Corridor Master plan; a complimentary site to the US Forest Service, San Gabriel Canyon amenities; a jewel in the Emerald Necklace Coalition (San Gabriel River restoration effort to Whittier Narrows of which the City of Azusa has signed on); and a project example for the WCA and RMC to model other San Gabriel"River projects after. • Community programs, such as Think River! and Watershed University can begin to develop immediately. By creating an atmosphere of community ownership, similar to the community ownership felt by Azusa residents at the Azusa Woman's Club and the Azusa Civic Auditorium, The Canyon Institute will become a community landmark for decades to come. 0 SECTION 3: OPERATIONAL BUDGET Itemized budget for annual requested funds: BUDGET ITEM/� FUNDING `� REQUEST Item 1A: The Canyon Institute Overhead Operational Costs $18,000.00 Funding assistance to operate The Canyon Institute including, but not limited to, Water, Electricity, Gas, Insurance (Liability), DSUCable, Telephone Item 1B: The Canyon Institute Capital Improvement Program $34,500.00 Project management of capital improvement projects at The Canyon Institute including, but not limited to, contractor and volunteer coordination, project design oversight, community coordination, financial management, fundraising, and quality control. Funding would also assist in accommodating the needs of the use of California Conservation Corps crews in improvement and maintenance of structures, designed landscapes, and protection of the natural integrity of the sit and throughout the greater river. } ( [ 363 Hours $95.00/hour j\f U Item 1C: The Canyon Institute Program Implementation $10,000.00, Develop, at a minimum, one environmental program per month, during a 12 -month cycle; including materials and supplies needed to adequately develop, advertise, and conduct, each program. Each program will focus on the City of Azusa and have a rotating purpose, including hands-on workshops, environmental roundtables, and youth involvement activities, such as such as Think River! and Watershed University, among others. n Item 2: Grant Writing for Azusa Greening Projects $47,500.00 Assist the city in developing project concepts, identifying grant programs, and writing grant proposals that seek funding and develop partnerships for beautification projects within the City of Azusa. Project concepts could include, but are not limited to, parks, trails, freeway ramp entry design, gateways, and river restoration. 500 Hours @ $95.00/hour Item 3: Open Space Policy Recommendations $40,000.00 Assist the city in preparing an environmental analysis of donated or purchased open space in and adjacent to the City of Azusa; evaluating appropriate agency or nonprofit organization to take ownership and management responsibility; preparing a land. management framework; and conducting a financial analysis to determine the cost - benefit, income opportunities, and long-term endowment funding needs to manage lands such as the Ronbury Property and the Rosedale Development Open Space. 400 Hours @ $95.00/hour TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST $150,000.00 NOTE: Additional services or hours beyond those identified in the Operational Budget will be billed out at $95.00/hour 10 OlJ SAMPLE In -Kind Donations from the City of Azusa (others based on project needs): CITY DEPARTMENT IN-KIND DONATION Eqgi B ' ng ns, a s-' Light & Water Participation in April's Green & Clean campaign, promote recycling effort, develop conservation programs Information Services Software and hardware donations and support services, host e-mail addresses and web site Arborist lead CCC in educational training Park Maintenance Public Works Used furniture Recreation & Family Services Program coordination for participation in after school and summer programs 11 SECTION 4: APPENDICES The City of Azusa has adopted its new General Plan that outlines an open space component that will restore and reconnect residents with the river. The City of Azusa has recently invested in several projects along the San Gabriel River, including the US Forest Service.Gateway Interpretive Center, extension of the river regional bike trail, including a parking/staging area, and the Azusa River Wilderness Park. APPENDIX A — History of Azusa River Wilderness Park In 2001 the City of Azusa _(the City) applied for several grants to purchase property to create the Azusa River Wilderness Park. The Azusa River Wilderness Park is situated on the San Gabriel River at the mouth of San Gabriel Canyon at the northern boundary of the City. In October 2001, the State of California Resources Agency approved a grant to the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) in the amount of $1 million for a sub grantto the City from Proposition 13 funds for the Azusa River Wilderness Park project. The Azusa River Wilderness Park project is part of the San Gabriel River Corridor Master Plan (SGRMP) adopted by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to revitalize the river from the mountains to the sea. The goal of the San Gabriel River Corridor Master Plan is to create a "corridor of an integrated watershed system while providing protection, benefit and enjoyment to the public" (SGRMP, 2004). In November 2002, the City purchased the first 1.8 —acre parcel of the Azusa River Wilderness Park with grant funds from the RMC. (See Appendix B — Assessor's Parcel Map, APN 8684-027-007). This parcel is currently referred to as the "Taylor Property" because the Taylor Family was the last owner/occupant when the City purchased the property. The site has been neglected since the City took ownership in 2002. All structures are currently in disrepair as are all landscaped areas. (See Appendix C — Photos of Current Taylor Property Condition). in February of 2006, the Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA) purchased the 39 -acre. former EI Encanto restaurant site, located at 100 N. Old San Gabriel Canyon Road in Azusa for the purpose of adding to the Azusa River Wilderness Park (See Appendix B — Assessor's Parcel Map, APN 8684-027-001 and —002). The WCA is a joint powers authority of RMC and the Los Angeles County Flood Control District whose mission is to provide for a comprehensive program to expand and improve the open space and recreational opportunities for the conservation, restoration, and environmental enhancement of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers Watershed area consistent with the goals of flood protection, water supply, groundwater recharge and water conservation. The EI Encanto restaurant structure, originally built in the 1920's as "Camp One" to house the San Gabriel Canyon US Forest Ranger, is currently being rehabilitated by the WCA into office space to house the WCA and RMC. The building rehabilitation project should be completed by August of 2007. In May 2006, the WCA approved a Memorandum.of Understanding (MOU) between the City and the WCA transferring operation and maintenance of the Taylor Property to the WCA to be operated as part of the larger Azusa River Wilderness Park. The City continues to own the Taylor Property in fee. The WCA/RMC is now offering occupancy of the Taylor Property to CRC and with the expectation that CRC begin to develop community partnerships and programs to create a community resource at the Azusa River Wilderness Park. INFORMATION ITEM TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JOE JACOBS, DIRECTOR OF RECREATION AND FAMILY SERVICES VIA: F. M. DELACH, CITY MANAGER DATE: JUNE 25, 2007 SUBJECT: DECREASE IN RECREATION SWIM FEE FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER AND OVER 48" TALL FROM $1.00 TO .50 CENTS PER VISIT BACKGROUND: Recreation swim fees are currently .50 cents for children 12 and under and under 48" tall and $1.00 for children 12 and under and over 48" tall. The difference in the fees is with respect to the water slide, for if you are not 48" tall, you are not allowed to access the water slide amenity due to height restrictions. These fees have been constant for the last five years and are currently proposed to remain the same in the 07-08 Fees and Charges report. These fees are consistent and in most cases lower than that of the (10) participating cities in the January 2007 fee survey conducted by the City of San Gabriel. The average cost of admission for children 12 and under at these neighboring San Gabriel Valley cities is $1.14/per child, per visit. It is also noted that these facilities do not offer the (2) story water slide or splash pad amenities that are offered at the James Slauson Aquatics Center. It is also noted that season passes are available at a discounted price, and free swim passes can be obtained through a number of different methods including reward -incentive programs at the summer playgrounds and both the City Library and Homework House as well as the recycling of aluminum cans. FISCAL IMPACT: Based on the financial summary for the first week of recreation swim, June 17-24, 2007, it is anticipated that the Recreation and Family Services Department would lose an average of $75.00/day with this proposal. Multiplied by (79) days of recreation swim, this would equate to a loss in revenue in the 2007-2008 budget of $5,925.00, if the current fees were subsidized at this time and not replaced with additional revenue. /dls 07-057 2007 Recreation Swim Attendance and Admission Monday 6/18 -Sunday 6/24 Admissions Monday 6/18 Tuesday 6/19 Wednesday 6/20 Thursday 6121 Friday 6122 Saturday 6123 Sunday 6124 Totals Child at $.50 Teen at $2.00 Adult at $3.00 135=$67.50 245=$122.50 139=$69.50 287=$133.50 173=$86.50 102=$51.00 159=$79.50 25=$50.00 23=$46.00 21=$42.00 17=$34.00 16=$32.00 22=$44.00 23=$46.00 31=$93.00 45=$135.00 34=$102 48=$144.00 49=$147.00 50=$150.00 73=$219.00 Child under 48" at $.50 Child over 48" at $1.00 Teen at $2.00 Adult at $3.00 . 6=$3.00 129=$129.00 25=$50.00 31=$93.00 83=$41.50 162=$162.00 23=$46.00 45=$135.00 36=$18.00 103=$103.00 21=$42.00 34=$102 65=$22.50 202=$202.00 17=$34.00 48=$144.00 30=$15.00 143=$143.00 16=$32.00 49=$147.00 23=$11.50 79=$79.00 22=$44.00 50=$150.00 46=$23.00 113=$113.00 23=$46.00 73=$219.00 289=$144.50 931=$931.00 147=$294.00 330=$990.00 1697=$1894.00 Total Admission 194=$275.00 313=$384.50 231=$265 332=$402.50 238=$337 174=$284.50 255=$401.00 1697=$2359.50 Probable Change in 2007 Recreation Swim Attendance and Admission Monday 6118 -Sunday 6124 at $.50 for all children 12 and younger Probable change with all children at $.50 Monday 6118 Tuesday 6119 Wednesday 6120 Thursday 6121 Friday 6/22 Saturday 6123 Sunday 6/24 Totals Child at $.50 Teen at $2.00 Adult at $3.00 135=$67.50 245=$122.50 139=$69.50 287=$133.50 173=$86.50 102=$51.00 159=$79.50 25=$50.00 23=$46.00 21=$42.00 17=$34.00 16=$32.00 22=$44.00 23=$46.00 31=$93.00 45=$135.00 34=$102 48=$144.00 49=$147.00 50=$150.00 73=$219.00 1220=$610.00 147=$294.00 330=$990.00 Total Admission 194=$210.50 313=$303.50 231=$213.50 332=$311.50 238=$265.50 174=$245 255=$344.50 1697=$1894.00 Recreation Swim Price Comparison Between Azusa and Eight Surrounding Communities City Name Child Admission $1.00 (family discount available) Arcadia Azusa $.50 children under 48" $1.00 children over 48" $.50 residents, $1.00 non-residents . Baldwin Park Covina $1.00 per person $.50 (no lap swim) Duarte $1.00 (under 18) EI Monte* Glendora $2.00 per person $1.50 San Dimas $1.50 West Covina 'City of EI Monte Aquatics Center features a water slide and a beach entry child pool which are very similar to James Slauson Community Pool