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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 15, 2003 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mrs. Barbara Dickerson and Ann Moritz, on behalf of the Azusa Woman's Club, announced that Azusa WC the Woman's Club has been collecting food for the Azusa Food Bank and also presented Ms. Food for Candice Pipkin and Pete of the Azusa Food Bank with a Check for $406.00 to purchase other Food Bank perishable food to distribute to residents of Azusa. The entire Council presented a proclamation to Ms. Anna Kwak honoring her for receiving the Proc A. Kwak "Teacher of the Year" award this year. Teacher of the Yr CLOSED SESSION Clsd Sess LIABILITY CLAIMS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.95) Liab Claim 'Claimant: Ms. Martha Flores Agency Claimed Against: City of Azusa PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Emp Perform Title: City Manager City Mgr Action: Evaluation An item of subsequent need arose and it was moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Item of sub Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried to add it to the agenda as follows: Need REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 AND POTENTIAL LITIGATION Real Prop Neg (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (b)). Sav-on Furniture Name Sav-on Furniture Address: 100 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiators: City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Economic/Redevelopment Director Hennessey, Sam Griffi. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. The City Council recessed at 6:40 p.m. and reconvened at 7:29 p.m. The City Attorney Recess/Rec Martinez advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. No Action Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Rick Mac Donald of Christian Family Center ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NONE City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Deputy City Manager Gutierrez, Community Development Director Bruckner, City Treasurer Macias, Downtown Project Manager Ruiz, Planning Secretary Rocha, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Call to Order invocation Roll Call Also Present PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Ms. Mercedes Cortez spoke in favor of Monrovia Nursery, she also requested that the rules of M. Cortez decorum for Council meetings be enforced and that disrespectful behavior not be allowed. Comments Mr. Mark Martin, a resident of Mountain Cove, addressed Council requesting that Mayor M. Martin Madrid change her decision regarding Monrovia Nursery and to stop the relationship with ARG, Comments Azusa for Responsible Growth. Mr. Patrick J. Mallon, resident of Mountain Cove, stating that Councilmembers need to see and P. Mallon approve items that further the City of Azusa, i.e. Monrovia Nursery. Comments Mr. Michael Tyner of ARG, Azusa for Responsible Growth, addressed Council expressing his M. Tyner opinion regarding the open letter in the Tribune about ARG, etc. Comments Ms. Marie Kukula Tyner addressed Council expressing her opinion regarding Councilmembers. M. Tyner Mr. Nicolas Pisano, a resident of Mountain Cove, requested Mayor Madrid to reconsider the N. Pisano Monrovia Nursery Issue. Comments Mr. Fred Spoliansky, a resident of Mountain Cove, addressed Council regarding Monrovia F. Spollansiry Nursery project. Comments Mr. Art West addressed Council with a statement regarding Monrovia Nursery, "let the Judge Art West decide, let the People decide". Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Mayor Madrid commented on the beauty and authority of democracy and the question of what Madrid Is best for Azusa. Comments Councilmember Hardison commented on the differences of opinion people may have regarding Hardison the Monrovia Nursery project. He stated that there is a need to make sure that the railroad Comments crossing be consistent all through the San Gabriel Valley. He also requested that City Management look Into an Issue regarding a 50% increase in rent for one of the residents and that they try to assist this person. He mentioned a letter regarding a five day work week and asked Council to take it In the spirit that It is meant. Councilmember Stanford asked to keep the troops in thought this Holiday Season. He provided Stanford an update on the mosquito problem, noting that the cold is keeping them under control. He Comments provided an update on the Gold Line draft environmental effort. He noted his disappointed at personal attacks towards Councilmembers from the public and explained the reason for comments in the Azusa Gazette. Councilmember Chagnon announced that the ground breaking ceremony for the National Guard Armory on Friday was very exciting. She encouraged all to donate to the Azusa Food Bank. She asked that item regarding the railroad track which Councilmember Hardison noted be directed to staff to bring back to the agenda for action. She wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy 'New Year. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dolores Ayon. He thanked the Knights of Columbus for honoring the Azusa Police Department and also thanked all who have volunteered for Azusa Food Bank. He stated that an Azusan, Joe Cassanova, had recently died in the war and asked that the meeting also be adjourned In his memory. He wished all a peaceful and Happy Holidays. Mayor Madrid congratulated the Jr. Paramedic of Paramount School and thanks all who were responsible for the Jr. Paramedic Program. 12/15/03 PAGE TWO Chagnon Comments Rocha comments Madrid Comments Comments Mr. Seamus McKeever addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding Councilmembers. S. McKeever Comments Ms. Lana Grizzell expressed her opinion regarding Councilmembers. L. Grizzell Comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting answers to past question regarding yard sales, A. Morales etc. tie expressed his opinion regarding the proposed new City Library and the Azusa Health Comments Clinic and other Issues. Mr. Nicolas Pisano, a resident of Mountain Cove, requested Mayor Madrid to reconsider the N. Pisano Monrovia Nursery Issue. Comments Mr. Fred Spoliansky, a resident of Mountain Cove, addressed Council regarding Monrovia F. Spollansiry Nursery project. Comments Mr. Art West addressed Council with a statement regarding Monrovia Nursery, "let the Judge Art West decide, let the People decide". Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Mayor Madrid commented on the beauty and authority of democracy and the question of what Madrid Is best for Azusa. Comments Councilmember Hardison commented on the differences of opinion people may have regarding Hardison the Monrovia Nursery project. He stated that there is a need to make sure that the railroad Comments crossing be consistent all through the San Gabriel Valley. He also requested that City Management look Into an Issue regarding a 50% increase in rent for one of the residents and that they try to assist this person. He mentioned a letter regarding a five day work week and asked Council to take it In the spirit that It is meant. Councilmember Stanford asked to keep the troops in thought this Holiday Season. He provided Stanford an update on the mosquito problem, noting that the cold is keeping them under control. He Comments provided an update on the Gold Line draft environmental effort. He noted his disappointed at personal attacks towards Councilmembers from the public and explained the reason for comments in the Azusa Gazette. Councilmember Chagnon announced that the ground breaking ceremony for the National Guard Armory on Friday was very exciting. She encouraged all to donate to the Azusa Food Bank. She asked that item regarding the railroad track which Councilmember Hardison noted be directed to staff to bring back to the agenda for action. She wished all a Merry Christmas and Happy 'New Year. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Dolores Ayon. He thanked the Knights of Columbus for honoring the Azusa Police Department and also thanked all who have volunteered for Azusa Food Bank. He stated that an Azusan, Joe Cassanova, had recently died in the war and asked that the meeting also be adjourned In his memory. He wished all a peaceful and Happy Holidays. Mayor Madrid congratulated the Jr. Paramedic of Paramount School and thanks all who were responsible for the Jr. Paramedic Program. 12/15/03 PAGE TWO Chagnon Comments Rocha comments Madrid Comments Councilmember Stanford offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING AB 712 (LIU) Res. 03-C 1 1 1 WHiCH PROVIDES REPRESENTION ON THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR THE CITIES ALONG AP 712 THE PHASE II CORRIDOR. Reps Blue Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried, with Line Metro Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'Community Development Director Bruckner announced that the General Plan draft document is Com Dev Dir available as well at the Environmental Impact Report on the General Plan, both could be viewed Update on at the Library and the West Wing counter, and the cost to purchase one is $45. Efforts are General being made to place the documents on the City's web site. He stated that the EIR,is being Plan circulated right now for public review and the public comment period will be over on January 12, 2004. The Planning Commission will begin the Public Hearing process on January 14, 2004 and again on January 281" if needed, and there will be a joint workshop with the City Council on February 9fh, and then more public hearing jointly with the City Council He stated that the Development Code will follow shortly thereafter with a series of Public Hearings. Discussion was held regarding the process and content of the documents. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha commented that some language in the documents, i.e. "substandard Library", "substandard schools", needs to be clarified as it does not explain the area of substandard. City Manager Cole presented the 2004 Chamber of Commerce Calendar and detailed its City Mgr contents. Comments Assistant City Manager Person presented the Azusa Health Clinic Facility lease for the property Asst City located at 150 N Azusa Avenue to EI Proyecto Del Barrio. He noted that the Issue of Utilities is Mgr still being negotiated, but requested that it be approved and that staff be allowed to finalize the Health Clinic process. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously EI Proyecto 'carried to approve the lease, after negotiations regarding utilities, between the City of Azusa Del Barrio and Ei Proyecto del Barrio to establish a non-profit community health clinic within the City of Lease Agmt Azusa. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING —on an amendment to an existing conditional use permit C-89- Con't Pub Hrg 20 requested by Vulcan Materials/Azusa Rock, 3901 Fish Canyon, to modify the conditions of Vulcan Materials approval to delete the requirement for a grade separation of the existing haul road and the existing bike trail. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open of notice of said hearing published In the Azusa Herald on October 23, 2003 and on December 4, 2003. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Hrg cont carried to continue the public hearing to the Council meeting of January 20, 2004. 1/20/04 The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items VI -A through VI -J was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried, with VI -A & E the exception of items VI -A and VI -E, which was considered under the Special Call portion of Spec Call the Agenda. A. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call B. Side Letter of Agreement with Azusa Police Management Association (APMA)and Azusa Side Ltr Police Officers Association (APOA). This amends the MOU covering salary and benefits for APMA/APOA the period of August 1, 2000 through July 31, 2004. It also amends the Budget in the General Fund by $254,730 to fund the agreements. C Approval was given to authorize a budget amendment to appropriate $9,300 from the Orthophoto General Fund to fully fund the Orthophoto Project. Project 12/15/03 PAGE THREE D. Expenditure Plan — 2002 Homeland Security Grant. Approval was given for the purchase Purchase alarm of a personal alarm dosimeter and an inspector probe from Laurus Systems, Inc. for dosimeter and $10,269.62. All equipment was selected from a state approved list established for Law Inspector probe Enforcement. Laurus Sys. E. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call F. Lease Agreement for the Azusa Health Clinic Facility located at 150 N Azusa Avenue to EI Lease Azusa Proyecto Del Barrio, was approved at the beginning of the meeting. Health Ctr G. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 03 -Cl 12 APPROVING AMENDMENT ONE OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT OF Amend JPA THE GOLD LINE PHASE 11 CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY. Gold Line II H. Approval was given to amend the contract with Forsight Creations in the amount of Amend Agmt $12,000 for a total contract amount of $72,000, and to amend the 2004 Capital Forsight Improvements Project (CIP) Budget by transferring $12,000 from the Beautification Creations Enhancements Account to the San Gabriel Avenue Beautification Project, and to recognize $1,500 in revenue from civic organizations and appropriating the funds to the San Gabriel Avenue Beautification Project to be used toward the purchase of a new flag pole. I. The City Treasurer's Report for the month of November 2003, was received and filed. City Treas Rpt J. The following Resolution was approved and adopted: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 03-C1 13 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Itms Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha asked if the new appointment for Director of Human Resources was Rocha going to be the replacement of Vicki Cross and the City Manager responded that she would. Comments Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: F. Miller, and F. Chavez. Action Items Promotional Appointment: D. Eldridge, Police Corporal, effective 12/16/03. Approved New Appointment: Cathy Hanson, Director of Human Resources, effective 1/5/04. City Manager Cole Introduced the new Director of Human Resources, Cathy Hanson, to Council Intro New and audience. HR Director City Attorney Marco Martinez referred to item regarding the appeal of the Planning Commission Ci y Attorney approval of the Dr. Reyes Building Project, located at 613/615 N. Azusa Avenue, noting several Comments changes to the document. Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Follow-up carried to approve the settlement, as amended, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Appeal PC agreement, and approve the budget amendment of $28,000 for unanticipated legal and Reyes Bldg consulting costs with funding from the Central Business District Capital Project Fund Balance. It was consensus of Councilmember to recess back to Closed Session to discuss the following: Back to Closed Sess PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (Gov. Code Sec 54957) Employee Title: City Manager Performance The City Council recessed at 9:10 p.m. and reconvened at 9:35 p.m. 'advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Cassanova. TIMrOOURNMENT: 9:36 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-C1. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2004-01. 12/15/03 PAGE FOUR City Attorney Martinez Dolores Ayon and Joe Recess/Rec No action Adjourn In Memory D. Ayon & J. Cassanova