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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 06, 2017 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 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. Councilmember Carrillo arrived at 6:30 p.m. after roll call. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Senior Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:31 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1). One Potential Case 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: 943 N. Vernon Avenue, Azusa CA 91702, APN: 8605-015-907 Agency Negotiator(s): Don Penman, Interim City Manager; Kurt Christiansen, Director of Community & Economic Development Negotiating Parties: Dave Killackey, Performance Truck Repair Under Negotiation: Amended Price & Terms of Payment for Property Purchase REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:30 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, City Treasurer Vasquez. Staff Members: Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Bragg; Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Director of Utilities Morrow, Senior Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Raymond Rosales III, Audrey Rosales, Christopher Lopez, Nathaniel Lopez, Javier Meza, Jakob Meza, and Alessandro Padilla - Grandchildren of Mr. Francisco Hernandez. The invocation was given by Pastor Adrian Greer. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1: All Councilmembers were present, no reportable action; and Item 2: Councilmember Carrillo was not in attendance, City Council provided direction to its real property negotiators concerning the negotiating terms, no further reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Ronnetta Ellington thanked Staff for their assistance with the parking concerns near the APU/Citrus College Gold Line Station; and stated her support for the proposed parking options in Item D-4. Mr. Lovlesh Tandon advocated for the repair and restoration of the Garcia Trail. Mr. Harry Heflin expressed his appreciation to the Council and Staff for making the Field of Glory possible. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL Interim City Manager Penman acknowledged announced the upcoming retirement of Utilities Director Morrow and acknowledged for his years of service to the City. Mayor Pro-Tem Macias wished Utilities Director Morrow a happy retirement and thanked him for his years of service; requested that Staff look into the rehabilitation of the medians; announced the grand opening of Smart and Final; and announced the upcoming Most Business Friendly City Award ceremony and wished the City good luck. Councilmember Alvarez thanked Utilities Director Morrow for his service and wished him good luck; and provided an update of the Foothill Transit Board Meeting that he attended. Councilmember Gonzales congratulated Utilities Director Morrow and thanked him for being a great partner to the City; congratulated the Revel Marathon for a successful event; thanked Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, Azusa Rotary Club, and Azusa Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful Field of Glory ceremony; requested that Staff hold Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3 during the Winter Holiday Fiesta. Councilmember Carrillo congratulated Utilities Director Morrow on his transition and thanked him for his years of service to the community; announced the Grand Opening of Smart and Final on Wednesday, November 8; expressed his appreciation for the City’s economic growth; and acknowledged the volunteers that put the Field of Glory together. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Francisco Hernandez, Korean War Veteran; wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; thanked the Recreation and Family Services Department for the Trunk- or-Treat event; thanked the Azusa Rotary Club for the Field of Glory; thanked Utilities Director Morrow for his years of service to the community; announced the following events: November 7 - Neighborhood Wellness Center Open House, November 8 - Smart and Final Grand Opening, November 8 - Citrus College to honor Councilmember Alvarez as Veteran of the Year, November 9 - Azusa Senior Center Veteran’s Day Program, November 11 - City Hall Veteran’s Day Program, November 20 - Community trip to the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum, November 27 – Azusa Leaders for Learning fundraiser at Marie Callender’s, December 2 – Care packages will be mailed to Azusa soldiers overseas, December 3 – Winter Fiesta at City Hall; requested that the Winter Fiesta and Tree Lighting be held on the same day; announced the winter water schedule; provided information on the Winter Shelter Program; and asked that everyone keep service men and women in their daily prayers. SCHEDULED ITEMS DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON THE REASSIGNMENT OF THE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION DUTIES Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen presented the Staff Report and stated the need for the commission to approve applications for historical home designations. The proposed options were presented to the Council. Discussion ensued regarding the number of applications for designation; the process of historical designation; the number of designated homes; and the benefits of having a home designated as historical. Extensive discussion regarding the proposed options ensued. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the Council to remove the suspension of the Cultural & Historical Preservation Commission and resume future appointments and meetings. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS PAGE TWO – 11/6/2017 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 14-12 OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 14 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE EXPEDITED AND STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen presented the Staff Report stating that the proposed Ordinance adopts procedures to create an expedited permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations as required by Assembly Bill 1236. Councilmember Carrillo offered Ordinance No. 2017-12 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADDING SECTION 14-12 OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 14 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE EXPEDITED AND STREAMLINED PERMITTING PROCEDURES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2017-12. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 2-1 OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FROM MARCH OF ODD-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS, COMMENCING WITH THE MARCH, 2020 ELECTION, IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 415 City Attorney Martinez presented the Staff Report stating that the City of Azusa must change its municipal election date to coincide with a statewide election date in order to comply with California Senate Bill 415. An amendment to Senate Bill 568 provides the option for the City to move its municipal election to the first Tuesday of March in even-numbered years which would extend the terms of Mayor, Councilmembers, City Clerk, and City Treasurer by twelve (12) months and make the City compliant with SB 415. Councilmember Carrillo offered Ordinance No. 2017-13 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECITON 2-1 OF ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DATE FROM MARCH OF ODD-NUMBERED YEARS TO THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION IN MARCH OF EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS, COMMENCING WITH THE MARCH, 2020 ELECTION, IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 415 Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2017-13. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONTINUED ITEM – DISCUSSION OF PARKING OPTIONS NEAR THE APU/CITRUS COLLEGE GOLD LINE STATION; CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON STREETS NEAR THE APU/CITRUS COLLEGE GOLD LINE STATION AND ADDING THESE STREETS TO THE PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM Director of Public Works/City Engineer presented the Staff Report and provided background of the Preferential Parking Permit Program and parking issues near the APU/Citrus College Gold Line Station; proposed the addition of a third zone to the Parking Permit Program; and proposed parking restrictions on streets near the APU/Citrus College Gold Line Station. Police Captain Fleming provided a recap of the implementation of the Preferential Parking Permit Program and the process of the addition of Zone 3. Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-C71 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CITY STREETS IN THE VICINITY OF THE APU/CITRUS COLLEGE GOLD LINE STATION - ZONE 3, AND ADDING ZONE 3 TO THE PREFERENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM TO ALLOW RESIDENTS TO PARK ON TIME-RESTRICTED STREETS Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C71 imposing time-restricted parking on certain segments of Rosedale Avenue and The Promenade; and authorize Staff to add certain segments of Rosedale Avenue and The Promenade to the Preferential Parking Permit Program. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE THREE – 11/6/2017 CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Carrillo seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias and carried by unanimous vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-11. Councilmember Carrillo and Mayor Pro- Tem Macias abstained from Item E-11 only. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS (Item E-11 only) 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 16, 2017 and Special Meeting of October 23, 2017 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2017-C72 was adopted and 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. The Human Resources Action Items were approved in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 5.7.5 and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s). 4. The grant award from the California Library Literacy Services was accepted and the necessary budget amendments and adjustment of the current fiscal year budget was adjusted accordingly. 5. The grant award from the Canyon City Foundation was accepted and the necessary budget amendments and adjustment of the current fiscal year budget was adjusted accordingly. 6. A Professional Services Agreement with Benchmark Resources to provide mining consultation services for the Vulcan Material and Cemex mining sites was approved. 7. Staff was authorized to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-call environmental consulting services for various future development projects. 8. A letter of support for H.Con.Res. 72 regarding child safety was approved. 9. The first quarter financial report ending September 30, 2017 was received, reviewed, and filed. 10. The City Treasurer’s Report of cash and investment balances for the month of August 2017 was received, reviewed, and filed. 11. The projection improvements were accepted; and Staff was authorized to file a Notice of Completion for the Sidewalk and ADA Improvements Project No. 601804-16. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2017 Agency member Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2017-R15 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 Moved by Agency member Carrillo, seconded by Agency member Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2017-R15. AYES: AGENCYMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCYMEMBERS: NONE ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-11 REAUTHORIZING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 09- O1 INCLUDING THE FEE PAID TO THE CITY BY STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS PURPOSES Councilmember Carrillo offered Ordinance No. 2017-11 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REAUTHORIZING AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 09-01 INCLUDING THE FEE PAID TO THE CITY BY STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS PURPOSES PAGE FOUR – 11/6/2017 Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to adopt Ordinance No. 2017-11. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Francisco Hernandez, Korean War Veteran. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:04 P.M. _________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C73 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-14 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-R16 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: December 4, 2017 and December 18, 2017 PAGE FIVE – 11/6/2017