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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 7, 2019 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019 – 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 6:35 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 Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Bertelsen, Director of Economic and Community Development Marquez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. PUBLIC COMMENT None given. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:35 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. 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 Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager; Matt Marquez, Director of Community & Economic Development Negotiating Parties: Dave Killackey, Performance Truck Repair Under Negotiation: Letter of Intent - Price & Terms for possible purchase of property 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: The parcels located at the southeast corner of Azusa Avenue and Ninth Street (APNS 8608- 025-902, 8608-025-907, 8608-025-908, 8608-025-909, and 8608-025-910 and a portion of 8608-025-914) Agency Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager; Matt Marquez, Director of Community & Economic Development Negotiating Parties: Costanzo Investments, LLC Under Negotiation: Price & Terms for amendments to DDA 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(4). 2 Potential Cases 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. Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Bertelsen, Director of Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Economic and Community Development Marquez, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Director of Community Resources Carpenter, Director of Utilities Robledo, Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Economic Development Specialist Campos, Planning Manager Munoz, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the family of Ms. Darlene Raye Falzone. The invocation was given by Pastor James Abraham, Winners Outreach Church. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1 – the City Council heard a presentation from its Staff and provided direction on future actions to be taken; Item 2 – City Council heard a presentation from its Staff, no reportable action, there is an open session item related to the property on the agenda; and Item 3 – the City Council heard a presentation from its Staff and legal counsel, no reportable action. CEREMONIAL Certificates of Recognition were presented to LPGA Member Ms. Lizette Salas for the establishment of a Golf Program 10 years ago for the Azusa Youth. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Hector Elizalde congratulated Ms. Lizette Salas; and announced Military Academy Day on October 26, 2019 at the West Covina Senior Center. Ms. Diana Williams introduced 2019 Azusa Golden Days Honored Citizen, Mr. Bobby Pedroza. Ms. Gabriela Arellanes introduced 2019 Azusa Golden Days Honored Citizen, Ms. Maria Aramburo. Mr. Andrew Mendez introduced the Golden Days Committee; and announced the Golden Days Week events. Ms. Irene Bobadilla provided information about the Think Together Program; and announced the “Lights On After School” open-house event on October 24, 2019 at Azusa High School. Mr. Jorge V. Rosales expressed his concerns the results of the community survey that were presented to the Council in September and the consultant conducting the survey. In response to comments made during Public Participation, City Manager Gonzalez provided detailed information on the survey process. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez congratulated the Golden Days Honorees and encouraged everyone to participate in the events; stated that the sales tax measure would be placed on the ballot in order to allow the community to decide; inquired about the validity of the survey given the number of responses; and inquired about the reason for providing the survey consultant’s contact information, if it is unusual for the public to contact the firm directly in regards to questions. Councilmember Macias inquired about an additional presentation regarding survey data; congratulated Ms. Lizette Salas on her accomplishments; congratulated the Golden Days Honored Citizens; and thanked the Golden Days Committee for their work. Councilmember Gonzales congratulated the Golden Days Honorees and thanked the Golden Days Committee for their work; and stated that he attended the Homeless Roundtable Workshop in which the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) extended an offer to come to Azusa and explain Measure H funding, he would like them to give a presentation at a Council Meeting. Councilmember Carrillo congratulated Ms. Lizette Salas; congratulated the Golden Days Honored Citizens; and thanked the Golden Days Committee. Mayor Rocha congratulated Ms. Lizette Salas and the Honored Citizens; and thanked the Golden Days Committee. He announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Ray Sandoval and Mrs. Darlene Raye Falzone, Life- Long Azusa Residents. He announced that he participated in the 2K/5K Fun Run; announced that military banners will be washed on October 19; and requested that service men and women be kept in prayer. PAGE TWO – 10/7/2019 1. Mayor Rocha: Request for a Proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2019 as Red Ribbon Week Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Rocha and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to approve the request for a proclamation declaring October 23-31, 2019 as Red Ribbon Week. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SCHEDULED ITEMS DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL PARCEL TAX MEASURE PROPOSED BY THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY City Manager Gonzalez presented the Staff Report stating that the Los Angeles County Fire District is considering a parcel tax; in 1997, the City opted in to Measure E which generated funds to pay for fire protection services; opting in to the Measure, would give the residents an opportunity to vote on the parcel tax measure; the Parcel Tax could generate $1.3 M - $2 M per year, those funds would go directly back to the City of Azusa; a decision needs to be made by the end of the month; Staff would need to bring the item back before the Council in order to adopt a Resolution opting in to place the measure on the ballot. In response to questions posed by the Council, City Manager Gonzalez stated that it is estimated that the tax would range between $0.06 - $0.09 per square foot up to 100,000 square feet on an annual basis for fire protection and medical services. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to receive and file the report; and direct Staff to report back at an appropriate time for potential Council action. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE Building Official Meyers presented the Staff Report stating that the proposed Ordinance adopts the 2019 California Building Standards Code; the State requires that the Code be adopted every three years in order to establish uniform standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings; it is recommended that the Public Hearing for adoption of the Ordinance be set for November 4, 2019. In response to questions posed by the Council, he clarified that the 2019 State Code would require that new construction would require solar panels; spray foam insulation or 2 x 6 wall constructions would result in energy savings for the homeowner; regarding Swimming Pools, everything remains the same only the location of the code has changed; and decks are required to be inspected every six years. Councilmember Carrillo offered Ordinance No. 2019-03 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VI.5 AND SECTIONS, 14-1, 14-51, 14-53, 14-55, 14-57, 14-62, 14- 201; AND 14-466; AND DELETING 14-202, 14-203 AND 14-69; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2019 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMES 1 & 2 (2019 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE); THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE INCLUDING CHAPTER 1 (2019 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE); THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (2019 EDITION); THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE INCLUDING CHAPTER 1 (2019 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2018 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE); THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE INCLUDING CHAPTER 1 (2019 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2018 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE); THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE INCLUDING ARTICLE 89 (2019 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2017 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE); THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2019 EDITION), TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL SPA AND HOT TUB CODE. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to introduce proposed Ordinance No. 2019-03 by title only, and set the Public Hearing for November 4, 2019. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE THREE – 10/7/2019 CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE REAL PROPERTY PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS WITH COSTANZO INVESTMENTS, LLC. FOR THE PARCELS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AZUSA AVENUE AND NINTH STREET (APNs 8608-025-092, 8608-025-907, 8608-025-908, 8608-025-909, 8608-025-910 AND A PORTION OF 8608-025-914) Director of Economic and Community Development Marquez presented the Item stating that Staff is requesting approval of the Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) and the Third Amendment to the Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the project known as The Avenue; review by the 1st Consolidated Oversight Board, was required as some of the properties are owned by the Successor Agency; the developer is confident that he can move forward with the creation of construction documents and obtaining financing. Mr. Chris Costanzo, Costanzo Investments, LLC., thanked City Staff for working with the Oversight Board; stated that the Oversight Board had questions regarding the value of the site; provided an overview of the project and the status. In response to questions posed by the Council, Mr. Costanzo stated that design development is currently being conducted in coordination with architects in order to determine if there are issues with the conceptual design; this is a due diligence process of the conceptual design; without a viable contract with a set purchase price, which was brought into question, the developer was unable to proceed with the design development; this project consists of a 1-acre building on a 1.2-acre site. City Attorney Martinez added that the Second Amendment to the DDA states that the Developer has 12 weeks to complete the design development process; once the design development is complete, the Developer has 7 months to complete construction drawings; the City is to review the construction drawings within 30 days of submittal to the City. Mr. Costanzo provided further information on the work that has been completed to date. In response to further questions from the Council, he provided a timeline of the project. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to approve a Second Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement and authorize the City Manager to execute both, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Agencymember Carrillo seconded by Agencymember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency to approve a Third Amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions. AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by the following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-10 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 September 16, 2019 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2019-C33 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: M. Bertelsen, E. Sandoval, J. Baza, A. Valenzuela, A. Conwell, T. Richardson, B. Cypher, S. Chapman, J. Padilla, A. Garcia, G. Enriquez, B. Zuniga, R. Rodriguez, B. Hildebrandt, K. Loza-Uribe New Appointments: A. Quijas, C. Helvey, S. Serna Promotions: P. Reid, F. Sagun, L. Levario, B. Bailey, S. Sears, R. Landeros Rehire: R. Camarena Reclassifications: G. Antunez Salary Range Adjustments: Senior Library – Tech Services, Senior Librarian – Youth Services, Library Services Manager Separation/Retirements: S. Hunt, A. Ledet. 4. Special Call. PAGE FOUR – 10/7/2019 5. The proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sidewalk and ADA Improvements Project No. 602093-19 was approved; and staff was authorized to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for the project. 6. The first amendment to the professional services agreement with Badawi & Associates Certified Public Accountants for auditing services; and Authorize an increase to Badawi & Associates Certified Public Accountants from $55,680 to $64,680 for fiscal year 2018/19 auditing services and from $111,360 to $119,360 for optional fiscal years 2019/20 and 2020/21. 7. A professional services agreement with Historic Resource Group to conduct the Historic Context Statement and Historic Survey update in an amount not to exceed $89,900 for City Council approval; and authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute the agreements on behalf of the City. 8. The list of purchase orders issued in September 2019 with contracts executed by the City Manager was received and filed. 9. The issuance of a purchase order to Line Power/Federal Pacific in an amount of $26,056.62 was approved. 10. Resolution No. 2019-C34 accepting a grant in the amount of $75,000 (for hourly wages at an overtime rate) from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to conduct DUI Saturation Patrols to apprehend drunk drivers, Warrant Service Operation as and other related traffic programs was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) FOR THE “SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)” 2019-2020 GRANT NO. PT20005. SPECIAL CALL CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2019 City Treasurer Vasquez responded to a question posed by the Council stating that the net decrease in cash and investments is due to investment activity and not expenditures. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of July 2019. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SECOND READING ORDINANCES SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1 SECTION 1-28 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SERVICE OF NOTICES Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, Seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2019-02. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2019 Agencymember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2019-R13 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 Carrillo seconded by Agencymember Gonzales and carried by the following vote of the Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2019-R13. AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE PAGE FIVE – 10/7/2019 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Ray Sandoval, Long-time Azusa Resident, and Mrs. Darlene Raye Falzone, Lifelong Azusa Resident. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 P.M. __________________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-35 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R14 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: October 21, 2019 and November 4, 2019 PAGE SIX – 10/7/2019