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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 21, 2003 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2003 - 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. It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Government Code Section 54957) ' Title: Appointment of Police Officer to Regional Taskforce. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - (Government Code Section 54956.81. Property: Northwest corner of Azusa Ave and Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person. Negotiating Parties: Quiznos Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment. 'REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - (Government Code Section 54956.8). Property: Block 36 (Foothill Blvd., Azusa Ave., 6th St., Alameda Ave.) Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - (Government Code Section 54956.8). Property: 619-621 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa CA 91702 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment. The City Council recessed at 6:30 P.M. The City Council reconvened at 7:15 P.M. The public employee appointment was approved. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by City Manager Cole. ROLL CALL PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON. MADRID NONE City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Davis; City Treasurer Macias, Assistant Economic Development/Redevelopment Director Amador, Interim Economic Development/Redevelopment Director Hennessey, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Suzanne Avila invited all to attend the Sierra Club Azusa Community Meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 at the Azusa Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. She announced that the special guest will be Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis, 32"' District, further, Belinda Faustinos, of Rivers and Mountains Conservancy and a representative of LA County Dept. of Public Works. Recess to Closed Sess Public Empl. Appt. Real Prop NW Corner Azusa & Foothill Real Prop Block 36 Real Prop 619-621 Azusa Ave Recess/ Reconvened Call to Order Invocation Roll Call Also Present Pub Part S. Avila Announceme REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates City Attorney Carvalho provided an update on EI Patio Restaurant, stating that she has City Attny transmitted draft of the agreement to resolve the land use matter and staff has completed Update EI Pa Information that was needed and Attorney Marco Martinez will be finalizing it in the next day or two. It was consensus of Councilmembers to conduct traffic studies at Cerritos and 6`" Street, 9th and Traffic Studie Dalton Avenue, and 6`" and Pasadena Avenue. 3 intersection City Treasurer Uriel Macias addressed Council requesting sponsorship for Finance Intern Rudy City Treas Machuca to attend a Science Expedition with Azusa High School Science Club. He advised that Sponsor Mr. Machuca could not attend the meeting tonight and the trip would cost about $300. R. Machuca Moved by Councilmember'Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously R. Machuca carried to Sponsor Finance Intern, Rudy Machuca in the amount of $100 for a Science Science Exp. Expedition with Azusa High School Science Club. $100 appvd SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Late Appl carried that the appeal to file a late fireworks application by Ms. Olga Gonzales of the Civitans, Fireworks Pm be approved. Civitans appv Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Late Appl carried that appeal to file a late fireworks application by Ms. Nancy Gibson of the Kiwanis be Fireworks Pm approved. Kiwanis Mrs. Audrey Lohr of the Miss Azusa Pageant Committee introduced Ms. Tiffany Porter, a Miss Azusa princess of the Miss Azusa Court. Ms. Porter talked about her goals in life. Prnc. T. Porte COUNCIL UPDATES: Council Upda Councilmember Stanford announced that former Miss Azusa Rebecca Keller sang the National Stanford I Anthem at a Clippers game he recently attended. He commented that the center divider up at Comments ' Mountain Cove looks good. He provided an update on information regarding the JPA for Gold Line II and the staff of the construction authority; he was elected Chairperson of the Gold Line 11. Councilmember Chagnon announced that a brand new business, Esther's Treasurers, and other Chagnon new businesses are settling in the Downtown Area of Azusa. She thanked all who participated Comments in the Citizens Congress, stating that the Mayor of Brea was the speaker. She stated that this was a preview of the General Plan. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha noted that recently he heard the remark that you need to take time to Rocha celebrate achievements and with that noted that there is a new business in the Downtown area: Comments Esther's Treasurers. He invited all to attend the Cinco de Mayo celebration. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Raymond Johnny Sanchez. Mayor Madrid noted that a citywide yard sale will be held this weekend and that last Saturday, Madrid there was a Household Hazardous Water and approximately 1,175 households in the City of Comments Azusa and adjacent communities were served by the collection event. She stated that 1,400 gallons of used motor oil, 7,600 gallons of used paint, 258 used car batteries, etc, were collected during the hazardous waste round up. ICity Manager Cole announced the Cinco de Mayo event to be held on Sunday, April 27, 2003, City Mgr from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Azusa City Hall and that it's a hometown event with ballet Cinco de Ma folklorico, mariachis, performers, food provided by community groups, free arts 8, crafts and free snow cones for everyone in attendance. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Police Office carried to authorize the backfilling of a police officer position to allow an Azusa Police Officer to HIDTA task participate in the HIDTA task force. Councilmember Chagnon reminded staff that there was Force some money previously set aside for police officer funding and that that money be used for the backfilling position. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V- was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously carried, with Approved] the exception of items V -B &V -E, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the V -B & E Agenda. Spec Call 04/21/03 PAGE TWO e A. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 2003, were approved as written. B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Min appvd Spec Call C. Approval was given to release the lease obligation for the International Church of the Rel Ise Obi Foursquare Gospel, per their request. Foursquare D. Approval was given to increase the Blanket Purchase Order with the San Gabriel Valley Inc Bkt PO Newspaper Group in the amount of $10,500, for the cost of publishing City ordinances. SGV News E. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call I F. The City Treasurer's Report as of March, 2003 was received and filed. Treas Rpt G. Approval was given for an amendment to the agreement between Los Angeles County and Amend Agmt the City of Azusa for continuing provision of Transit Services (Dial -A -Ride) to eligible W/IA Co elderly and disabled residents of the unincorporated County areas of Azusa and Glendora. Transit Svs H. Approval was given to increase a Blanket Purchase Order with Foothill Transit in the Inc PO amount of $20,000. Foothill Trans I. Professional Services Agreement with Special District Financing &Administration for the Pro Svs Agm I City of Azusa Community Facilities District No. 2002-1 (Mountain Cover) was approved. Spec Dist Fin Further, authorization was given to the City Manager and City Attorney to approve &Admin subsequent minor changes to the Agreement as needed. Mtn Cove Purchase of radio console upgrade equipment for the Police Department In the amount of Pur console $21,427.81 from Communication Center as a General Services Administration (GSA) Upgrade equ member, was approved. The equipment is for three dispatch stations and includes monitors, pc towers, recall recorder and applications. As a GSA member, the City is not required to competitively bid on the purchase. K. The following Resolution was approved and adopted: I A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 03-C33 ' CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Item City Manager Cole addressed item regarding the increase in purchase order with Wildan and City Mgr Associates for building plan checking and inspection services, stating that with regard to the Comments fiscal impact, this year they have significantly increased the amount of money requested to pay Inc PO other people to help with building inspections due to the large number of new projects in the Inspect sys, City and they have collected or will collect approximately $600,000 in building fees which will Etc. more than cover the increase in the purchase order. He responded to question posed stating that additional permanent staffing will be hired as soon as it is determined that it is warranted. Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously Inc PO carried to approve the increase of $75,000, in Purchase Order with Wildan and Associates for Wildan & Building Plan Checking and Inspection Services for a new total of $125,000. Associates Councilmember Chagnon advised that the promotional appointment of F. Chavez was handled Chagnon at the last Council meeting; she asked that it be deleted from the report. Comments Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously Hum Res Item carried to approve Human Resources Action Items as follows: Merit Increase and/or regular appointment: T. Divens, and L. Gallegos. i Councilmember Stanford abstained from the following joint public hearing due to a possible Jnt Pub Hrg conflict of interest as Dr. Reyes advertises in Mr. Stanford's newspaper. Reyes Prop THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYAT 7:56 P.M., Cncl/CRA TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: convene jntly IOINT PUBLIC HEARING — regarding a Disposition and Development Agreement by and Jnt Pub Hrg between the City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency and Dr. Ralph Reyes and Jeanine E. Reyes for 613-615N. the Redevelopment Agency Property located at 613-615 N. Azusa Avenue: Downtown Azusa Ave. Redevelopment Project Area. Dr. Reyes 04/21/03 PAGE THREE Interim Economic/Redevelopment Director Hennessey addressed the issue presenting the Disposition and Development Agreement between the City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency and Dr. Ralph Reyes and Jeanine E. Reyes for the development of a commercial mixed use in the Azusa downtown area. The improvements consist of 3,862 square feet of first class medical office building and three apartments located above it. The fiscal impact to the Agency is $220,000 of Agency expenditures, a purchase price from Dr. Reyes of $75,000, and $175,727 in property tax tevenue recurring in the City over the next twenty years; that's the present value calculation. He stated that this leave the Agency a net benefit of $38,727, and a beautiful building in the downtown area. He noted that there is a last minute amendment to the DDA on page 31, Section 3.5.15, Prohibition Against Transfer, the change is as follows: "prior to the tenth anniversary" will be changed to: "prior to the fifth anniversary". And, in Section 3.5.17, Permitted Encumbrances, beginning at, Developer shall not at any time prior to the "Tenth Anniversary" changed to "Certificate of Occupancy". He stated that staff should be directed to go through document and make sure that there is consistency throughout the documents. Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Rocha addressed the Environmental Impacts, relating to Seismic Related Ground Failure and Geology and Soils, which were less than significant impacts with mitigation incorporated, but, there is not mitigation listed. Mr. Hennessey responded stating that both mitigations are structural in nature and the building will be built to current California Codes and will be addressed at the time of construction. M. Hennesse Comments Rocha Question M. Hennesse Response Councilmember/Director Chagnon questioned the timeline exhibit C, and asked how much is Chagnon true time. Mr. Hennessey responded stating that the purpose is to have a guideline for the Hennessey developer and the City and it prevents non-conformance. Comments Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Rocha asked if the exterior balconies will be facing Azusa Avenue and Rocha the answer was yes and they will be on Azusa Avenue and step back.' Mr. Hennessey advised Hennessey that the design development is yet to come. Comments Dr. Reyes addressed Council/Redevelopment Agency Boardmembers, thanking them and stating Dr. Reyes that he Is looking forward to moving downtown. Comment j Moved by Councilmember/Director Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hardison Hrg Closed ' ( and unanimously carried to close the Joint Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Rocha, seconded by Councilmember/Director Chagnon and Neg Dec unanimously carried to approve the Negative Declaration and adopt the following Resolution: Approved Director Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTIN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE Res. 03-R9 SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Appvg PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN DISPOISTION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND DDA w/ BETWEEN THE REDEVLEOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DR. RALPH REYES AND Dr.Reyes s JEANNINE E. REYES. Moved by Director Rocha, seconded by Director Chagnon to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Boardmembers: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: STANFORD I THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:08 P.M. Convene CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:10 P.M. Reconvene C tTHE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AT Convene APF I 8:10 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:11 P.M. Reconvene C i It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Closed Sess REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS — (Government Code Section 54956.8). Real Prop Property: Block 36 (Foothill Blvd., Azusa Ave., 6' St., Alameda Ave.) Block 36 Agency Negotiator: City Manager Rick Cole and Assistant City Manager Robert Person. Foothill, Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment. Azusa, 6`" St. &Alameda A 04/21/03 PAGE FOUR The City Council, recessed to Closed Session at: 8:13 p.m. Recess The City Council reconvened at 8:40 p.m. Reconvened There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. No Rpts It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn to Tuesday, April 29, 2003, to 5:30 p.m. to Adjourn meet with the Cultural and Historical Commission to discuss the re -use of the Talley Building in To 4/29 the Downtown area. The will then meet at 6:30 p.m. to conduct a Council Workshop in the To meet w/ Azusa Light and Water Department. It was consensus to adjourn in memory of Raymond Cult & Hist Johnny Sanchez. &to hold Cncl Worksh TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:41 P.M. i CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2003-C34. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2003-04. 04/21/03 PAGE FIVE