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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 06, 2017 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2017 – 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 located at 213 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo. Macias arrived at 6: 32 P.M. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia, Chief of Police Hunt, Police Captain Fleming. CEREMONIAL City Manager Butzlaff presented plaques to the following sponsors for the Most Business Friendly City Nomination: Athens Services, Azusa Chamber of Commerce, Best Best & Krieger, Burrtec Waste Industries, Citrus Crossing Properties, Constanzo Investments, EFPAR Development, Rosedale Land Partners II, The Lagunitas Brewing Co., and Vulcan Materials Company. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:39 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION – Pursuant to California Government Code, Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4). One Potential Case – Dispute with Waste Management regarding payment of landfill fees and business license taxes. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Pursuant to California Government Code, Sections 54956.9(d)(2). One Potential Case – Peter Hoh v. City of Azusa 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1). Two potential cases 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1). Case Name: Praxedes E. Running et al v. Covina Irrigating Company et al.; L.A. County Sup. Court Case No. BC623542. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia, Economic & Community Development Director Christiansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Chief of Police Hunt, Police Captain Fleming, Economic Development Specialist Campos. . The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alfonso Contreras. The invocation was given by Pastor Dale Winslow, Foothill Community Church. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:33 P.M. City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1, Heard presentation from legal counsel, no reportable action; Item 2, Heard a presentation from counsel and City Manager, reached a settlement agreement 5/0 regarding Mr. Hoh and the City with regards to a Specialty pay for special assignment. The City requested Mr. Hoh to dispose of any and all claims he might have with the City, as part of that settlement agreement the employee Mr. Hoh would resign voluntarily to be effective July 15, 2017, he would release any and all claims that he may have against the city, effective on the date of the settlement agreement effective date, the city will provide him with retroactive pay increase to September 20, 2013, that amount would be 2.5% for the special assignment pay, and the city will make the employees’ promotion retroactive to the amended effective date of June 1, 2015, with the release of any and all claims, a summary of this claim will be on file with city offices ; Item 3, Heard a presentation from counsel, No reportable action, and; Item 4, Heard a presentation from counsel, no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Gary Clifford, date on the 55 tons of Christmas trees that were collected and produced into compost, announced that Tammy Epley, General Manager of the Irwindale yard and would be servicing Azusa. Mr. Dan Simpson, advocated for the restoration of the Garcia Trail, requested a legal document which shows that the trail is permanently closed. Mr. Lovlesh Tandon expressed his support of the Garcia Trail reopening. Mr. Hector Elizalde representative of Congresswoman Napolitano, announced that one of Azusa student was selected to attend the Air Force Academy; annual submissions for Woman of the Year are due no later than March 4, 2017; and Congresswoman Napolitano and her Washington staff would be visiting the City of Azusa on the February 23, 2017 to discuss and assist with some of the legislative issues in Azusa. City Manager Butzlaff responded to Mr. Simpson and Mr. Tandon’s questions regarding the Garcia Trail, stating the trail has been closed since the Colby Fire due to unsafe conditions, under the penal code 409.5C, He stated 95 percent of the trail is in Glendora, part of the trail property is owned by Rosedale Land Partners II, and the City entered in to contract with Watershed Conservancy through the formation of RMC Joint Power Authority to have access to the “A” through the ridge on the other side of mountain. For those that want more information on the trail please attend the RMC Joint Powers Authority which is scheduled to have a meeting at the end of March. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo announced Azusa Softball Little League were accepting signups with Memorial Park at the corner of 3rd and Angeleno; Gladstone High School Gladiator Alliance Band and Color Guard had their 2nd Annual fund raiser Jazz Cumbia Dance at Gladstone High School Gymnasium on February 24, 2017 between 6-10 p.m. $10 tickets available at Gladstone High School ; he expressed his thoughts on democratic process of Election, he appreciates the passion of citizens on the democracy that brings people to their passion. He stated he is not a single item, or single focus person, he has to think in a multitude, as in the whole Azusa, and makes his decisions as based on the whole city, he will not be pressured to vote on an issue by threat or coercion, he stands by Azusa and enjoys doing well by Azusa. Councilmember Macias ask to adjourn in memory of Federico Garcia, longtime Azusa resident, and request a certificate from the city clerk’s office; Wish a Happy Birthday to his wife; he stated Council’s stand on the Garcia trail can be found on the RMC-JPA website. Councilmember Alvarez wished everyone a Happy Valentine and Presidents Day; he expressed they have looked into different options on the Garcia Trail and agree the El Encanto entrance would be the best option, it also provides parking. Councilmember Gonzales stated the desire of the council is to have a safe trail, he thanked Mr. Simpson for his passion on the trail; he announced February 17, 2017, the Twelfth Annual Casino Night fund raiser at the Woman’s Club, 6:30, music provided by Michael J & Friends, and all proceeds go toward the Azusa Youth Sports Programs. Mayor Rocha Adjourned in memory of Sally Horta, Elodia Magana, Federico Garcia, the three lifelong Azusa residents; he stated public safety is the main concern with the Garcia Trail; he announced February 12, 2017 Relay for Life fund raiser at VFW the theme: On Valentine Day, at 1:00 p.m.; he announced State of the City February 16, 2017, at APU, Upper Turner Center 7:30 to 9:30 fee is $20; Gladstone High School had a Parent to Parent University Free Workshop on February 25, 2017; announced 17plus miles Event start in So. Pasadena you can take the Gold Line to Pasadena enjoy the art, music, food, and entertainment all the way back to Azusa; he requested staff to look in to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Memorandum (ADU) Law, to find out what is beneficial and permissible by law in Azusa and how the Bill SB1069 will impact the City; and please pray for our service men and woman for they are the what makes voting possible. PAGE TWO 02/06/2017 SCHEDULED ITEMS 1. PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVE CHANGE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM TO CANCEL CDBG PROJECT 601661-14, ENTITLED, “GLADSTONE PARK BACKSTOP AND FENCING PROJECT” AND REPROGRAM THIS PROJECT’S UNSPENT BALANCE OF CDBG FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,590 INTO TWO (2) UPCOMING 2017-2018 CITY OF AZUSA CDBG-ELIGIBLE PROJECTS. CDBG Consultant, Ms. Gall presented the proposed CDBG Project 601661-14, “Gladstone Park Backstop and Fencing Project” and asked to reprogram the project into two (2) upcoming 2017/18 City of Azusa CDBG- eligible projects. Mayor Rocha asked for a re-cap on the cancellation of project Gladstone Park Backstop and Fencing Project. Economic & Community Development Director, Christiansen responded stating there were no qualified bidders in the RFP to proceed, and the expense of the project would exceed the amount originally proposed from two hundred thousand to five hundred thousand, with the additional required upgrades needed with American Disability Act (ADA),in order to be in compliance. The project would exceed the amount of funding provided by CDBG. Therefore, the funds would have to be used through the general fund. City Manager Butzlaff responded to a question posed by City Council, what becomes of the Gladstone Park Backstop and Fencing Project. They would precede with the project allowing funds to become available from the November 2016 Election Parks Measure P, rather using CDBG funds. The project would be considered in 2018 when the funds become available through the County Parks Bond. Mayor Rocha declared the Public Hearing open. City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of the proof of publication on December 23, 2016, in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. PUBLIC COMMENT Jorge Rosales 157 N. Calvados Ave. Azusa, asking for clarification from a previous staff report dated May 16, 2016, based on the funding remained stated $176,754 to be returned to LA CDBG opposed to 181,590, and second question is to clarification the difference of funds being returned to LA CDBG, and the non CDBG funds where is that money being allocated from. Director Christiansen responded not all funds were allocated at the time of the proposed project, the current proposed amount is the correct amount. The additional funds would have to be pulled from the general fund, and the money expended would be applied toward studies and engineering drawings that would be applied toward the Grant Application. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried unanimously by the vote of the Council to close the Public Hearing AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Rocha offered Resolution No. 2017-C07 was entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE CANCELLATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT NUMBER 601661-14, ENTITLED, “GLADSTONE PARK BACKSTOP AND FENCING PROJECT” AND AUTHORIZE THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE UNSPENT BALANCE OF CDBG FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,590 INTO TWO 2017-2018 CITY OF AZUSA CDBG-ELIGIBLE PROJECTS Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and carried unanimously by the vote of the Council to adopt Resolution 2017-C07. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E- 11, with exception of E-12, which were handled under Special Call portion of the Agenda, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES. CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2016 were approved as written. PAGE THREE 02/06/2017 2. Resolution No. 2017-C08 was entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID 3. Human Resources Action items in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s) were approved as follows: Merit Increase: A.Garcia, J.Georgino New Appointment:J. Kroner, J. Padilla, T.J. Tran, J. Beaver, E. Vazquez. Flexible Staffing Promotion: R.Espinoza. Promotion:T. Patlogar. Separation: R.Schmidt, M. Bustamante, J. Cvetzar, A. Ayala, G. Miller. 4. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the City of Azusa. 5. Professional Services Agreement with Data Ticket for Processing Collection and Provision of Hearing Services. 6. Request to waive fees for the use of the Azusa Auditorium. 7. Resolution No. 2017-C09 was approved and entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 303 E FOOTHILL BLVD.; AND 714, 716, 720, 726, AND 728 N. DALTON AVE, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 0193-234-08-000) TO AZUSA CAPITAL, LLC PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37420 ET SEQ. 8. Resolution No. 2017-C10 was approved and entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 826, 858, 832, AND 830 N. AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 8608-025-902, 8608- 025-906, 8608-025-907 and 8608-025-910) TO COSTANZO INVESTMENTS, LLC PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37420 ET SEQ. 9. Resolution No. 2017-C11 was approved and entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AZUSA AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 8611-003-921) TO AZUSA BLOCK 36, LLC PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37420 ET SEQ. 10. The schedule of City Council Meeting of February 21, 2017, was cancelled. 11. Staff was directed to issue a Request for Proposal for a Professional Auditing Services. 12. Special Call. SPECIAL CALL 12. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE CITY OF IRWINDALE CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE KINKAID PIT PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF IRWINDALE AVENUE AND THE 210 FREEWAY (Irwindale Portion - APN 8616-022-906; Azusa Portion APN 8616-001-913). Councilmember Macias thanked staff for moving forward on what will be a regional retail powerhouse, partnering up with City of Irwindale and having the Costco pit expanded with additional retail. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by the unanimous vote of the members present, to approve the Item 12. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to approve Successor Agency Items F-1 and F2 carried by unanimous vote of the members present. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES. CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE FOUR 02/06/2017 1. A Resolution No. 2017-R01, was approved and entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS 2. Resolution No. 2017-R02, was approved and entitled. A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 (ROPS 17- 18)PURSUANT TO AB x1 26 AS AMENDED BY AB 1484 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned in memory of Sally Horta, Elodia Magana and Federico Garcia Longtime resident. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:44 P.M. _________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C12 CITY NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O1 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-R3 (Former Redevelopment Agency) PAGE FIVE 02/06/2017