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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-01 - 6-6-2016, Minutes Regular MeetingCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 – 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 Carrillo arrived at 6:35 p.m., after roll call. 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, Police Chief Gonzalez, Police Captain Hunt, Police Officer Brock, Police Officer Corona, Police Lieutenant Grant, Police Sergeant Landeros, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. CEREMONIAL Certificates were presented to Gladstone High School Girls Varsity Volleyball Undefeated League Champions and CIF Semi-Finalists, Boys Varsity Soccer Undefeated League Champions and CIF Quarter-Finalists, Girls Varsity Tennis Undefeated League Champions, and Mario Barrios, CIF Champion Wrestler. The following Police Officers were sworn into office: Philip Brock, Police Officer; Mario Corona, Police Officer; Christopher Grant, Police Lieutenant; and Robert Landeros, Police Sergeant. A City proclamation and seal tile was presented to Azusa Chief of Police Sam Gonzalez in honor of his retirement. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 7:15 P.M. to discuss the following: 1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1). 1 Potential Case. 2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREAT OF LITIGATION/POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4). 2 Potential Cases – Dispute with Waste Management regarding payment of landfill and business license taxes. 3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Title(s): City Manager and City Attorney. REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:42 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. CONSENT ITEM E-1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 7/18/2018 Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Finance Director Johnson, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Police Chief Gonzalez, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor Gonzales, Management Analyst Lacasella, Administrative Intern Campos, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Chris Holloway. The invocation was given by Pastor Tony Rodriguez, Ministerio Internacional Nuevo Nacimiento en Jesus Cristo. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:42 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Items 1 and 2 were not discussed and only a portion of Item 3 was discussed. Should time permit, Council would recess back into closed session at the end of the meeting to continue discussion and no reportable action was expected on any of the items. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Monica Curiel, Bike SGV provided information about the 626 Golden Streets Event on June 26, 2016. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL City Manager Butzlaff introduced newly hired Finance Director Talika Johnson who was previously the Azusa Light & Water Administration and Financial Services Manager and Chief Deputy City Clerk Adrian Garcia. Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo congratulated all of the students on their high school graduations, middle and elementary school promotions, and his daughter for her preschool promotion. He presented a plaque from the Azusa Softball Little League which he accepted on the City’s behalf at their closing ceremonies. Councilmember Gonzales announced the 5th Annual Veteran’s Forum on June 25, 2016. Councilmember Alvarez wished a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and thanked Police Chief Gonzalez for his 33 years of service. Councilmember Macias announced the VFW’s flagpole dedication on June 14, 2016, wished a Happy Father’s Day to all fathers, thanked Police Chief Gonzales for his service, and congratulated all of the police officers that were sworn in during the ceremonial portion of the meeting. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ms. Vera Ortiz, lifelong Azusa Resident. He congratulated all of the graduates of the City’s three high schools, promotions of the three middle schools, graduates of Azusa Adult School, and the CNAs that received their pins. He discussed the remembrance of the 72nd anniversary of D-Day; announced the following events: June 7, Summer Reading Program’s Mickey O’Conner’s Circus; June 14, Summer Reading Program’s Naathan Phan’s Magic Show; thanked Recreation and Family Services Director Jacobs for the successful grand opening of the Slauson Park Pool; and asked that everyone keep service men and women in their prayers. SCHEDULED ITEMS City Manager Butzlaff recommended that Scheduled Items Nos. 2 and 3 be heard prior to Item No. 1. CONTINUED ITEM – CONSIDERATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH EFPAR DEVELOPMENT, LLC., FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN URGENT CARE/MEDICAL OR COMMERCIAL RETAIL CENTER AT 975 W. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen presented the item stating that Staff recommended entering into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with EFPAR Development, LLC. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with EFPAR Development, LLC. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONTINUED ITEM - CONSIDERATION OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2014 DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (HOTEL/RESTAURANT) WITH NET DEVELOPMENT CO. INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 229 AND 237 S. AZUSA AVENUE. Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen presented the item stating that due to the lengthy sale process through the Department of Finance, the Development Agreement’s performance schedule was no longer accurate and provided an overview of the updated schedule. PAGE TWO – 6/6/2016 In response to questions posed by Council, he stated that the developer must meet the scheduled deadlines or risk the termination of the Development Agreement. Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C36 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND NET DEVELOPMENT CO., INC. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to approve Resolution No. 2016-C36 approving the First Amendment to the 2014 Disposition and Development Agreement with Net Development Co., Inc. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO PRIOR DIRECTION REGARDING DEVELOPMENT ON BLOCK 36 LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AZUSA AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD TO DIRECT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENTS WITH BOTH CHARLES COMPANY AND SERRANO DEVELOPMENT GROUP FOR BLOCK 36 AND OTHER CITY OWNED PROPERTIES. City Manager Butzlaff presented the item stating that at the May 16, 2016 City Council meeting, Council provided direction to Staff to begin negotiations with the Charles Company for the purpose of drafting an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement for Block 36. On June 1, 2016 Staff received correspondence from the Charles Company indicating their wiliness to explore alternative sites in the Downtown area. Staff also received correspondence from the Serrano Development Group, indicating their continued interest in the Block 36 project. Mr. Jose Ometeotl, Charles Company representative expressed his appreciation to the Council for their support. He stated that the Charles Company reached out to both the City and the Serrano Development Group in an attempt to incorporate the Laemmele Theater into their project but the proposal was rejected and indicated that the Charles Company was willing to explore additional downtown locations for their development. Mr. Jason Tolleson, Serrano Development Group representative thanked the Council for finding a solution and expressed his excitement for the Block 36 project. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Peggy Martinez and Ms. Gabriela Arellanes expressed their support of both Block 36 projects. Mr. Gregory Ahern, Sr. discussed the importance of showing respect to other public speakers as well as the Councilmembers and also expressed his appreciation of Council and Staff. Mr. Arman Gaby, Charles Company representative provided background on the Block 36 project stating that the Charles Company was willing to work with the community and were fully committed to the project. Mr. Art Morales discussed the development of a Smart & Final on Foothill Boulevard and Dalton Avenue. Ms. Liza Salvatti and Mr. Phillip Salvatti expressed their disappointment with the way that the decision to select a developer was handled. Their concerns about a flier that was distributed by the Charles Company and the falsification of an email to the Council showing Ms. Salvatti’s support of the project. Mr. Garth Schooler, Ms. Karen Schooler, Ms. Claudia Farfan, Mr. Mathias Farfan, Mr. Dan Bacani, Ms. Connie Ramirez, Mr. Mark Ramierez, Mr. Sammy Elzarka, Mr. Chris Holloway, Ms. Ani Holloway, Mr. John Harron, Ms. Mercedes Castro, Mr. Doug Cummings, Mr. Jose Ometeor, Mr. Jorge V. Rosales, Ms. Yvonne L. Petty, Mr. Jimmy Meza, Ms. Stacy Cordova, Mr. Timothy J. Lewis, Ms. Laura Kakish, Ms. Dana Smith, Mr. Mike Ortiz, Mr. Russ Rentschler, Mr. Fred Madjar, Ms. Cristina Madrid, Ms. Madelyn Payne, Ms. Debra Sewell, Mr. Bill Coats, Ms. Erin Singley, Ms. Patricia Guerrero, Ms. Debra Capodice, Ms. Shandra Williamson, Ms. Mayra Martinez, Mr. Andy Trachman, Mr. Arno Conley, and Mr. Greg Laemmele expressed their support for the Serrano Development Project on Block 36. Discussion ensued regarding the two projects and the prior decision to enter into negotiations with the Charles Company. The Council decided to select Option 1, to amend the prior City Council direction and direct Staff to negotiate with the Charles Company on other property within the City and the Serrano Company on Block 36. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to amend the prior City Council direction. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE COUNCIL RECESSED FOR BREAK AT 10:27 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 10:37 P.M. PAGE THREE – 6/6/2016 CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-17, and carried by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 2, 2016 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2016-C37 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 and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows: Merit Increase: A. Juarez New Appointment: C. Campos Class Specification Revision: Water Production Supervisor. 4. The City Treasurer’s Statement of Cash and Investment Balances for the month of April 2016 was received and filed. 5. Staff was directed to conduct the biennial review of the City’s Conflict of Interest Codes, file biennial Notices with their code-reviewing bodies, and update the Conflict of Interest Codes, as necessary. 6. A contract was awarded to West Coast Arborist Inc. in the amount of $622,799.00 for the Citywide Tree Maintenance Program. 7. A grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District/AB2766/MSRC Local Government Match Program was accepted and the City Manager was authorized to execute the program contract. 8. Public Work Improvements for Tract 54057-3, known as Avenswood in the Rosedale Community were accepted and the Performance Bond in the amount of $759,900 and Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $759,000 were exonerated. 9. Public Work Improvements for Tract 54057-12, in the Rosedale Community were accepted and the Performance Bond in the amount of $64,700, the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $64,700 and the Cash monument Bond in the amount of $6,000 were exonerated. 10. A Professional Services Agreement with Control Air Conditioning Corporation for preventative maintenance of City HVAC systems in an amount not to exceed $34,161.40 per year was approved. 11. A Memorandum of Understanding between the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board and the City was approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 12. The Request for Proposals for on-site cooking for the Elderly Nutrition Program, as required by the Los Angeles County Area on Aging, was approved and Staff was authorized to solicit proposals. 13. The grant award from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation was accepted and the necessary budget amendments were approved. 14. The Quitclaim Deed from Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority for a parcel located at the northwest corner of Ninth Street and Pasadena Avenue was accepted, the City Manager was authorized to execute the Quitclaim Deed, and the City Clerk was authorized to record the Quitclaim Deed with the County Recorder’s Office. 15. The list of agreements executed by the City Manager for the months of March and April 2016 was received and filed. 16. The amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the service Employees International Union – Local 721 (SEIU) was approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute the amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City. 17. Resolution No. 2016-C38 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING THE EMPLOYEE PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION – LOCAL 721 (SEIU). PAGE FOUR – 6/6/2016 JOINT COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS. APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING 812 N. AZUSA AVENUE AND 801 N. ALAMEDA, SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO.’S 8608-025-903, 608-025-904, 8608-025-905 AND 8608-025-906, FROM THE CITY TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A CLEAN TITLE TRANSFER BETWEEN THE TWO AGENCIES FOR USE AS A PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY FOR THE GOLD LINE STATION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IN DECEMBER 2015. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to approve the Quitclaim Deed conveying the properties from the City to the Successor Agency. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING 812 N. AZUSA AVENUE AND 801 N. ALAMEDA, SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO.’S 8608-025-903, 608-025-904, 8608-025-905 AND 8608-025-906, FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY TO ESTABLISH A CLEAN TITLE TRANSFER BETWEEN THE TWO AGENCIES FOR USE AS A PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITY FOR THE GOLD LINE STATION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN APPROVED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IN DECEMBER 2015. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to approve the Quitclaim Deed conveying the properties from the Successor Agency to the City. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY. Agency Member Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2016-R10 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 Gonzales, seconded by Agency Member Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to approve Resolution No. 2016-R10: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 10:42 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1). 1 Potential Case. 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREAT OF LITIGATION/POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4). 2 Potential Cases – Dispute with Waste Management regarding payment of landfill and business license taxes. 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Title(s): City Manager and City Attorney. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 10:54 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1: No reportable action; Item 2: Not discussed and would be continued to a future meeting; and Item 3: No reportable action. PAGE FIVE – 6/6/2016 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Ms. Vera Ortiz, lifelong Azusa resident. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:54 P.M. _________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-C39 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O3 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-R11 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: June 20, 2016 and July 5, 2016 PAGE SIX – 6/6/2016