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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AZUSA AUDITORIUM MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M.
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
IOSEPH R. ROCHA
MAYOR
KEITH HANKS ANGEL CARRILLO
COUNCILMEMBER MAYOR PRO-TEM
URIEL E. MACIAS ROBERT GONZALES
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item
of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for
public inspection at the City Library.
Persons who wish to speak during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda, sha//fi//out a card
requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the City Council meeting.
When called, each person may address any item on or off the agenda during the public particrpadon.
CLOSED SESSION
1 . CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Organizations/Employee: AMMA, ACEA, APMA, SEtil
2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Property Address: 303 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 716 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 726 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
5. .REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 728 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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6. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 152 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Negotiating Parties: Bank of America &LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
7. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS(Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 100 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Negotiating Parties: LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
8. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Address: 614— 640 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person
Negotiating Parties: LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
9. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957)
Title: Community Development Director
Any person wishing to comment on any of the Closed Session items/fisted above may do so now.
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
• Call to Order
• Pledge to the Flag
• Invocation —.President Richard A. Walker of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
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t CEREMONIAL
Presentation of Proclamation to Azusa Library Director Albert Tovar, Proclaiming April 13-19, 2008 as
National Library Week.
Presentation of Proclamation to American Idol Contestant, Daniel Noriega, of Azusa, in recognition
of his accomplishments.
Presentation of Proclamation to Girl Scout Troop# 912, proclaiming January - May 2008 as "Girl
Scout Cookie Campaign".
A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
(Person/Group shall be allowed to speak without interruption dp to five (5) minutes maximum
time, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or
responses to the speaker's questions or comments shall be handled after the speaker has
completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes time.)
B. REPORTS UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1 . Request for proclamation in recognition of Municipal Clerks Week May 4 through May 10, 2008.
2. Request for proclamation for the family of the late Private Gabriel Ramon Noriega, WWII
Veteran; the family will be receiving his metals on April 11
3. Request for Certificates of Participation to the winning schools in the Beverage Container
Recycling Contest from October 2007 to February 2008.
C. SCHEDULED ITEMS
1 . PUBLIC HEARING - DALTON - FOOTHILL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION; GPA-
2007-01 ZCA-226 Z-2007-01 DR-2007-43 VTTM-069751. 700 BLOCK OF NORTH
DALTON AVENUE BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND THE METRO GOLD LINE RIGHT-OF
WAY NOT INCLUDING THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING AND EAST OF DALTON AVENUE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Open the Public Hearing; receive testimony, close the Hearing. 1)
Adopt Resolution No. 08-C26, approving the General Plan Amendment GPA-2007-01; 2) Waive
further reading and introduce for first reading the Ordinance of the City Council approving
Zoning Ordinance Amendment ZCA-226 and Z-2007-01 and approve its first reading; 3) Adopt
Resolution No. 08-C27, approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map VTTM 069751 ; and 4) Adopt
Resolution No. 08-C28, approving Design Review DR-2007-43.
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2. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR A FIREWORKS SALES PERMIT
TO THE GLADSTONE HIGH FOOTBALL BOOSTERS/LINEBACKERS CLUB. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Grant the appeal for eligibility to apply for a Fireworks Sales Permit to the Gladstone
High School Boosters/Linebackers Club based on their stated intent to apply for such permit last
year and Article IV: section 30-132 of the Azusa Municipal Code; Paragraph (b) providing that
two permits may be issued to Azusa High School, Gladstone High School, and Azusa Pacific
University.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one
vote. if Counci/members or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar
individually, it will be considered under SPEC/AL CALL /TEMS.
1 . APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF . THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17 2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes as written.
2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Personnel Action
Requests in accordance with Section 3.3 of the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable
Memorandum of Understanding(s).
3. CITY TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 29 2008 RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive
and file the report.
4. RESOLUTION TO IOIN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SINGLE=USE BAG REDUCTION AND
RECYCLING PROGRAM. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-C29, approving.
participation in the implementation of Los Angeles County Single-Use Bag and Recycling
Program, and authorize staff to support County legislative efforts to eliminate the sunset clause
included in AB 2449 (Public Resources Code Section 42257).
5. BOND REDUCTIONS FOR TRACTS 63336-02 (MAPLETON). RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the bond reduction request by Christopher Homes for Tract 63336-02.
6. SUPPORT OF AB 1903 TO RE-ESTABLISH LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR FLOOD CONTROL
AND WATER CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a "support" position on
AB 1903 and authorize the Mayor to sign letters to appropriate state representatives and
legislative committees considering the Assembly Bill during the legislative process.
7. PURCHASE OF 24 MODEMS FOR MDC UNITS IN POLICE CARS. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve and award the purchase of 24 MP875 ruggedized in-vehicle mount modem in the
amount of $18, 183.41 to the lowest bidder GovConnection.
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8. UPGRADE OF AUDIX VOICEMAIL SYSTEM. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Waive formal sealed
bids in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-523(d) competitive bidding already
completed,. due to the fact that Spenser Communications is covered under the California
Multiple Award Schedule CMAS agreement number 3-01-70-1488A. Approve the upgrade of
the Phone System and approve the issuance of a purchase order to Spenser communications in
an amount not to exceed $48,336.08.
9. UPGRADE PUBLIC WORKS VOICE AND DATA CABLE INFRASTRUCTURE. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Waive formal sealed bids in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-523(d)
competitive bidding already completed, due to the fact that J.D. Briggs communications is
covered under the California Multiple Award Schedule CMAS agreement number 3-03-00-
03896. Approve the infrastructure upgrades and approve the issuance of a purchase order to
J.D. Briggs Communications in the amount not to exceed $27,400.
10. RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND
PROTECTION ACT. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-C30, in opposition to
the California Property Owners and Farmland Protection Act.
11. PURCHASE OF TWELVE (12) BALLISTIC TACTICAL SWAT VESTS — AZUSA POLICE
DEPARTMENT. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Police Department's purchase of
twelve (12) ballistic Protech Trimax PTI 00 SWAT vests with accessories, in the amount of
$20,589.15 (inclusive of tax) from Aardvark Tactical Inc. located in the City of Azusa.
12. NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOUL BALL FENCING AT GLADSTONE
PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $17.480.00. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Notice of
Completion. for the construction of foul ball fencing at Gladstone Park in the amount of
$17,480.00 and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion with Los Angeles County Clerk.
13. PURCHASE OF 6,300 CIRCUIT FEET OF 500 MCM PRIMARY COPPER CABLE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: In accordance with Section 2-518 (c), Article VII, Chapter 2 of the
Azusa Municipal Code, approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to HD Supply Utilities of Santa
Fe Springs, CA, in an amount not to exceed $254,279 for the above referenced cable.
14. PURCHASE OF CENTRON ELECTRIC METERS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the
issuance of a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $56,636 to Mc Avoy &Markham of
Irvine, Ca, for the purchase of 960 Centron C1SR Electric Meters, under the provisions of
Section 2-523 (d), no competitive market, of the Azusa Municipal Code.
15. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH EAST SAN GABRIEL COALITION
FOR THE HOMELESS TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY SHELTER VOUCHER PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the revised Memorandum of Understanding Agreement
with the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless to provide temporary shelter .for
families of Azusa Unified School District with a one-time budget appropriation of $10,000 from
General Fund revenue resources; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
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16. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPURTENANCE FLASHING !o
BEACONS, IN-PAVEMENT, LIGHTED CROSSWALKS AND SAFETY LIGHTS.. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve and authorize the City Manager to invite sealed proposals for the annual
contract services for MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPURTENANCE,
FLASHING BEACONS, IN-PAVEMENT, LIGHTED CROSSWALKS, AND SAFETY LIGHTS.
17. EXTEND AZUSA AVE. STORM DRAIN. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve and authorize the
City Manager to enable a change order to the Block 36 Offsite Utilities contractor to extend the
Azusa Ave. storm drain.
18. WARRANTS. Resolution authorizing payment of warrants by the City. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-C31.
CONVENE JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
E. JOINT CITY/AGENCY ITEMS
1. RESOLUTIONS BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA TO CONSIDER CALLING A IOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 08-C32, (City)
Consenting to and Calling for a joint Public Hearing on the Amendment to the Redevelopment
Plan for the Merged Central Business District and West End Redevelopment Project Area and
Adopt Resolution No. 08-R17, Consenting to and Calling for a joint Public Hearing on the .
Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Merged Central Business District and West End
Redevelopment Project Area.
COUNCIL TO RECESS AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONTINUE
F. AGENCY SCHEDULED ITEMS
1 . PUBLIC HEARING — CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR THE USE OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 803 NORTH DALTON AVENUE (RAMIREZ PROPERTY).
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the proposed Lease Agreement ("Lease") for the real
property located at Los Angeles County Assessor's Parcel Number 8608-027-008, commonly
known as 803 North Dalton Avenue ("Subject Property").
2. AMENDMENT NO.1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HOGLE-IRELAND INC.
TO INCREASE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE DOWNTOWN NORTH/DALTON AVENUE
PROIECT. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Amendment No. 1 to the professional services
contract with Hogle-Ireland, Inc., to increase services, increase the contract amount from
$49,999 to $60,000, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the City's standard
professional services agreement.
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3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH URBAN FUTURES INC. FOR: (1) FINANCIAL
ADVISORY;AND (2) REDEVELOPMENT CONSULTING SERVICES. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Executive Director to enter into the standard professional services agreement with
Urban Futures, Inc., for both Financial Advisory and Redevelopment Consulting Services.
G. AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one
vote. If Boardmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar
individually, it will be considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17, 2008. RECOMMENDED
ACTION: Approve Minutes as written.
2. AGENCY TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF FEBRUARY 29, 2008. .RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file the report.
3. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IENNIE DE FAZIO FOR RETAIL CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$48,000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Ms. Jennie De Fazio for retail consulting services for the
Azusa Redevelopment Agency in an amount not to exceed $48,000.00.
H. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjourn.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
April 17, 2008, Joint City Council/Azusa Unified School District Meeting- 6:30 p.m.
April 21 , 2008, City Council Meeting- 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
April 28, 2008, Utility Board Meeting- 6:30 p.m. (Light and Water Conference Room)
May 5, 2008, City Council Meeting- 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you 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 when special services are needed wiU assist staff in assuring
that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting.
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