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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 05, 2018 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 – 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. Mayor Pro-Tem Macias arrived at 6:32 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 Human Resources and Risk Management Bragg, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Acting Director of Utilities Lehr, Chief of Police Hunt, Community Improvement Manager McMinn, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. CEREMONIAL 1. A of Certificate of Recognition was presented to Mr. Joseph Beltran for his heroic actions in saving a young lady’s life. 2. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Mr. Thomas Van Dorn for donating 1000 units of platelets of blood. 3. The Measure H Homelessness Initiative and the City Homelessness Plan development was presented by LeSar Consultants. CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC COMMENT The City Council recessed to closed session at 7:55 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Tanya Bragg, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and Don Penman, Interim City Manager Organizations: SEIU (Service Employees International Union- Local 721), ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association), APOA (Azusa Police Officers Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), and APMA (Azusa Police Middle Management Association) 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1) Case Name(s): Pierson v. City of Azusa; Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. BC545310 & 12KO1368 (Discussion of Amendments to Approved Settlement Ageement) 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1). One Potential Case REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:55 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 Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Acting Director of Utilities Lehr, Director of Finance Johnson, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter, Assistant Planner Ibanez, Senior Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Barbara Dickerson. The invocation was given by Reverend Kris Collins, Sanctuary of Spiritual Living. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:55 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Councilmember Gonzales did not participate in Item No. 2; Item 1 – City Council heard a presentation from its City negotiator and provided direction, no further reportable action; Item 2 – By a vote of 4-0, the City Council authorized the approval of an amendment to the Settlement Agreement that would amend Condition No. 7 to authorize the tire shop on the property to continue operating until 2024; Item 3 – City Council heard a presentation from the City Attorney and City Manager, no further reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. Barbara Dickerson provided information on Citrus College has used the Measure G Funds; and also gave an update on the college’s accomplishments. Mr. Hector Elizalde, representative of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, provided information about the Citrus College Veteran’s Center; and announced the Emergency Preparedness Round Table for Elected Officials, City Administrators, and First Responders. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL 1. City Clerk: Update on applications received for Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission and Request if the City Council would like to set a time and date to hold the interviews of applicants. City Clerk Cornejo announced that there are three vacancies and three applications had been received. The Council directed Staff to forward the applications to them for review and possible appointment at the next City Council meeting. Interim City Manager Penman announced that Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla has been designated as Acting City Manager until the new City Manager begins on April 2; and thanked the Council for giving him the opportunity to work with the City and for all of their support. Mayor Pro-Tem Macias acknowledged Upper San Gabriel Valley Upper Municipal Water District Board Member Ed Chavez, Fire Chief Enriquez, and City Treasurer Vasquez for attending the meeting as representatives of the City; provided an update on the Block 36 development; and wished a Happy 7th Birthday to his daughter. Councilmember Alvarez thanked the various schools in Azusa that invited members of the Council to read to their students in celebration of Dr. Seuss Day; and thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his work. Councilmember Gonzales thanked Interim City Manager Penman for all of his hard work; requested that the proceeds from the Casino Night fundraiser be presented to the Youth Sports Leagues at the next City Council Meeting; and thanked Dr. Barbara Dickerson for providing updates on Citrus College. Councilmember Carrillo thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his hard work and wished him the best in his future endeavors. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ms. Patsy T. Zavala, Ms. Sylvia Bologna, Ms. Helen Garza and Mr. Marcelino Ramirez, Lifelong Azusa Residents. He announced the following events: March 10 – Be-A-Walker at Arroyo Park, March 24 – Disaster Preparedness Workshop; and asked that everyone keep the service men and women in their daily prayers. PAGE TWO – 3/5/2018 SCHEDULED ITEMS CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FROM JANUARY 16, 2018 - MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA-2016-01), FIRST READING FOR ZONE CHANGE (Z-2016-01), MINOR USE PERMIT (MUP-2016-12), DESIGN REVIEW (DR-2016-23), VARIANCE (V-2017-07), AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONTRACT APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIXTY (60) SENIOR HOUSING APARTMENTS. THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FROM NG2 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL TO DE EDGEWOOD DISTRICT, AND A ZONE CHANGE FROM NG2 LOW TO DE EDGEWOOD DISTRICT. IN ADDITION, THE PROPOSED PROJECT INCLUDES A MINOR USE PERMIT FOR THE SENIOR APARTMENTS AND A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE PARKING REQUIREMENTS. LASTLY, THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS A SEEKING DENSITY BONUS AND ONE CONCESSION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 69515 THROUGH 69518. SIX UNITS ARE AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT 360, 410, AND 416 E. GLADSTONE STREET Assistant Planner Ibanez presented the project background and reviewed the requests made by the Council at the January 16, 2018 meeting. He stated that two public meetings were held to gather additional public input on the proposed project; the applicant revised their site plan to include two additional parking stalls; the applicant also agreed to provide a second elevator, perimeter fence, security plan, and parking management plan; and the conditions of approval were amended to include the second elevator, security plan, and parking management plan. In response to questions posed by the Council, he responded that approximately six (6) inquiries regarding the low- income units had been received; the applicant would determine which individuals would reside in the six (6) low-income units; the housing is limited to seniors; Azusa residents would get priority; the affordable housing units would have designated parking spots; the parking management plan that will be submitted by the applicant would help determine how the parking spaces are designated; the placement of a perimeter gate would help control graffiti on the building; there were no attendees at the public meeting held in the evening. Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen explained how the parking study was completed. Mr. Chaplon Mu, Gladstone Senior Villas, provided background on past projects and responded to questions posed by the Council stating that they plan to hold on to the project and manage it; construction should begin in 12-18 months; both lots of the property are owned by the project applicant; and he will be the property manager during regular business hours and an on-site manager will be on the property 24/7. Public Comment Mr. Jorge V. Rosales expressed his support for the proposed project and commended the developer on their work. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to close the Public Hearing. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Gonzales offered the following Resolutions: Resolution No. 2018-C17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE GLADSTONE SENIOR VILLAS PROJECT, LOCATED AT 360, 410, AND 416 W. GLADSTONE STREET, AND INCLUDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA-2017-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01, MINOR USE PERMIT NO. MUP-2016-12, DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR-2017-23, VARIANCE NO. V - 2017-7 AND AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT Resolution No. 2018-C18 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-2016-01 FOR PARCELS LOCATED AT 360,410, AND 416 W. GLADSTONE STREET Resolution No. 2018-C19 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT DENSITY BONUS HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE GLADSTONE SENIOR VILLAS PROJECT, LOCATED AT 360, 410, AND 416 W. GLADSTONE STREET, IN CONJUNCTION WITH GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA-2017-01, ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01, MINOR USE PERMIT NO. MUP-2016-12, DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR-2017-23, AND VARIANCE NO. V-2017-07 Resolution No. 2018-C20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR 2016-23 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 60 SENIOR HOUSING APARTMENTS, LOCATED AT 360, 410, AND 416 W. GLADSTONE STREET PAGE THREE – 3/5/2018 Resolution No. 2018-C21 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING MINOR USE PERMIT NO. MUP-2016-12 TO ALLOW SENIOR HOUSING APARMENTS IN THE DE ZONE, LOCATED AT 360, 410, AND 416 W. GLADSTONE STREET Resolution No. 2018-C22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING VARIANCE NO. V 2017-07 TO ALLOW A PARKING REDUCTION FOR 60 SENIOR HOUSING APARTMENTS, LOCATED AT 360, 410, AND 416 W. GLADSTONE STREET Moved by Councilmember Gonzales seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to adopt Resolution Nos. 2018-C17, 2018-C18, 2018-C19, 2018-C20, 2018-C21, and 2018-C22. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Ordinance No. 2018-01 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01 AND REVISING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP (FIGURE 1 OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE) TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to introduce for first reading, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2018-01. LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR US POSTAL SERVICE TO MAINTAIN AN OFFICE IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. (ORAL REPORT) Interim City Manager Penman introduced the item stating that the Post Office lease will be up in 2019 and the US Postal Service will be looking for a new site to rent. Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen provided information about the Post Office’s current site and preferences for a new site. It was clarified that the Post Office is located on private property and City is not responsible for their move. Discussion ensued regarding parking at the current Post Office location and options for the new Post Office site. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to send a letter of support to the US Postal Service that they may maintain an office in Azusa once their current lease expires. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-7, with the exception of Item E-4 which was handled under the Special Call portion of the agenda. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 20, 2018 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2018-C23 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, in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 5.75 and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: S. Urich, A. Garcia Separation: K. Bailey, R. Castro. 4. Special Call. 5. A Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Azusa and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for participation in the National Transit Database was approved; and the City Manager was authorized to execute the MOU on behalf of the City. PAGE FOUR – 3/5/2018 6. Staff was authorized to solicit a Request for Proposals to provide administration and management consulting services for the City of Azusa Community Development Block Grant funded Housing Rehabilitation Program (CDBG Project 601168-18) beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. 7. Resolution No. 2018-C24 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING THE REDUCING CRIME AND KEEPING CALIFORNIA SAFE ACT OF 2018 SPECIAL CALL AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE FLASHING BEACONS FOR CROSSWALKS Councilmember Carrillo and Councilmember Alvarez abstained from the item due to the proximity of their real property. In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla stated that the goal is to bring awareness to motorists that there is a pedestrian in the crosswalk. Chief of Police Hunt clarified that motorists that do not stop for a pedestrian in a cross walk can be cited. Moved by Mayor Rocha seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by the following vote of the Council to authorize Staff to purchase ten (10) SignAlert Push 2 Cross systems from Hi-Way Safety in an amount not to exceed $36,581,81. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, ALVAREZ SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2018 THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Agencymember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2018-R04 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 Agencymember Gonzales seconded by Agencymember Carrillo and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2018-R04. AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla provided an update on the Azusa Avenue Rehabilitation Project stating that the paving on Azusa Avenue would be done on Friday, March 9 and businesses will remain open. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Marcelino Ramirez, Ms. Patsy T. Zavala, Ms. Sylvia Bologna, and Ms. Helen Garza, Lifelong Azusa Residents. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 P.M. __________________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C25 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R05 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: March 19, 2018 and April 2, 2018 PAGE FIVE – 3/5/2018