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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 7, 2004 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2004 - 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 The entire Council presented a proclamation to Mrs. Linda Rocha, for her many years of service to the City of Azusa. Mrs. Beverly Stanford, on behalf of the Councllmember's wives, presented a huge bouquet of yellow roses to Linda Rocha and the Community Development Director, Roy Bruckner, on behalf of the Planning Commission and himself, presented her with a resolution and a beautiful array of plants and expressed his appreciation for all the work she has done throughout the years. Ceremonial Proc to L. Rocha for Svs to the City Library Director Albert Tovar presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Carolyn Jalomis and Cert of App Marcs Phillips of California National Bank for the invaluable contribution of $2,500.00 to the California City of Azusa's Adult Education and Literacy Center and will be Co -Sponsors of the International National Bk Literacy Day that will be held in September. Literacy Pgrm 'Ms. Ilene Ochoa, and members of the Human Relations Commission, Introduced 10 students Cert of Recog of Azusa, Gladstone and Sierra High schools, who received Certificates of Recognition by the To students Human Relations Commission for participation In Conflict Resolution Training and Diversity Azusa, Training. The students addressed Council sharing the meaning of what the training meant to Gladstone them. &Sierra High It was consensus of Council to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec. 549571 Title: Interim City Manager PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: City Manager PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: Community Development Director CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6). Agency Negotiators: Mr. Robert Person &.Ms. Julie Gutierrez Organization/Employee: ACEA, APOA, APMA, AMMA, CAP, IBEW, LABORERS, EXECUTIVE IThe City Council recessed at 7:08 p.m. and reconvened at 7:30 pm. Closed Sess Public Emp Evaluation Public Emp Appointment Public Emp Appointment Conf w/labor Negotiator Rcss/rcnvn City Attorney Greg Powers advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. City Atty The Closed Session was continued to the end of the meeting. Reports Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order was given by Reverend Rick MacDonald of the Christian Family Center. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Cali PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Powers, Interim City Manager Person, Deputy City Manager Gutierrez, Community Development Director Bruckner, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Community Improvement Manager Rudisel, Library Director Tovar, Director of Public Works Nakasone, Director of Park Planning and Development Noriega, Chief of Police Davis, Human Resources Hanson, Human Relations Commission Coordinator Parker, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Director of Economic/Redevelopment Hennessey, City Treasurer Macias, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part T. Fisher Mr. Truman Fisher addressed Council with ideas for a three-dimensional statue at the water fall Comments at Azusa and Foothill Boulevard. He distributed a proposal to Council and staff regarding his design. He was advised that the City budget did not allow for this type of venture at this time. Mr. Bill Driever addressed Council expressing his concern regarding the non-existent trash pick-- B Driver up by Athens Disposal, in the mobile home park where he resides. He stated that they did not Comments pick up green waste at the time it was scheduled. The problem was referred to Interim City Manager Person. Ms. Renate Renee Bergmann addressed Council thanking Council for plants and trees along Azusa Avenue, north of Sierra Madre, but stating that they have not been watered In a long time and that they are dying. She also stated that on Ellsworth Street there is an area that is also not being taken care of and are also turning into weeds. The issue was referred to Interim City 'Manager Person. Mr. Dan Simpson addressed Council reminding all that the Fourth of July is less than a month away and the problem needs to be addressed by the City Council members. He suggested the following: zero tolerance of illegal fireworks, create a task force to find creative ways to address the problem, and also set a date that will end the sale of legal fireworks; perhaps five years In the future. Councilmember Chagnon thanked him for coming forth with, not only the problem, but, also with some possible solutions. She stated that the neighborhood, as a whole, has to come together to try and resolve these problems. Councilmember Rocha advised that a group would be distributing flyers soon in neighborhoods to warn of the hazards of Illegal fireworks. Councilmember Hardison advised that adults need to take responsibility for the sale of illegal fireworks and make a decision not to do so. Mr. Jimmy McBirney, Team Captain for the John Kerry Campaign, requested a list of upcoming events for the City of Azusa so that he may set up tables to register new voters. Ms. Lee Nettleton addressed Council expressing her opinion against Charter Communication Cable Television. The problem was referred to Interim City Manager Person. Mr. Dan Bacani addressed Council stating that Azusa will have it provisional Rotary Club of Azusa and described what Rotary is about. They have fifteen members at this time and invited others to come and Join the club. Meetings are held every Thursday at 12 noon at Acapulco Restaurant. Dues are $250.00 per quarter. ' Mr. Victor Valenzuela, Jr. , addressed Council requesting support for "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" on January 27, 2005. He advised that additional information can be obtained by visiting the following e-mail address: www.welcomehomevietnamveterans REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Interim City Manager Person announced that next Monday, June 14, 2004, the 2005 operating budget will be presented in a workshop setting and on Tuesday, June 15, 2004, a community workshop will be held to discuss a portion of the Monrovia Nursery Master Plan dealing with the future of 10`b Street, whether it will be open or closed; the meeting will be held at the Senior Center, from 6-8 p.m. 06/07/04 PAGE TWO R. Bergmann Comments D. Simpson Comments J. McBirney Comments L. Nettleton Comments D. Bacani Comments V. Valenzuela Comments Rpts/Updates Intm City Mgr Comments 1 Councilmember Chagnon, on behalf of herself and Councilman Rocha, requested that they be authorized to request assistance of the Park and Recreation Commission in developing a mechanism for Azusa families to honor loved ones, i.e. memorial, commemorative plaque, etc.; and that the commission be their support network for ideas, etc. and make recommendations back to the Council on the process. She stated that discussions have been had regarding the Forest Interpretive Center and perhaps having areas for memorials. it was consensus of Councilmembers that Councilmembers Rocha and Chagnon be authorized to attend the June 17th Park and Recreation Commission meeting at 5:30 p.m., to discuss their Ideas. Councilmember Rocha stated that he would like to set up a committee for street naming for the Monrovia Nursery Project and also that he would like updates on the project. Interim City Manager Person responded stating that staff would look through the schedule of the project and let him know when that action would take place and also that updates would be provided on a quarterly basis. Chagnon Comments Rocha Comments Mr. Miles Rosedale also responded stating that they are currently conducting a due diligence on M. Rosedale the buyer, which will take about 60 days and that it should be completed by July 23, 2004. Comments Councilmember Rocha reminded him that one of the streets would be known as Azusa Veterans Way. Councilmember Rocha questioned the process for the rental of the Gazebo and what the $300 Rocha rental fee would pay for. Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs responded stating Comments that it would pay for the use of the Gazebo for the day, supply of equipment, i.e. tables and chairs. He advised that this Is a work in progress and they will address issues as they arise, as it is a new project. Discussion was held regarding parking and restrooms facilities. He then requested Information regarding the Senior Center restroom facilities, charging for events at Pioneer and Memorials Parks, signage, i.e. education of the community regarding reservations and paying for usage of the two parks. He also asked that staff look Into the safety Issues with the bicyclists that go by Sierra Madre and Azusa every Saturday morning and do not stop for stop sign/stop light. He then requested that staff look into a mechanism for cleaning out tree wells. He congratulated all graduates of the three local high schools and asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Araulia Avila, Johnny Malansen, Jeannie Molaski, Mark Gonzales, and Les Shamo. Councllmember Chagnon reminded all about the upcoming Play For Kids Golf Tournament, to Chagnon be held on Friday, June 11 `h; she requested to have certificates for all who made contributions Comments to the event. Councilmember Hardison expressed appreciation to retiring Planning Secretary, Linda Rocha, Hardison who was honored earlier in the meeting. Comments Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford expressed delight at the order of decorum at this Council meeting; he Stanford warned of the dangers the West Nile Virus, and asked the meeting also be adjourned in memory Comments of President Ronald Reagan. Mayor Madrid offered congratulation to all who voted at the May 4`h election and advised that Madrid she was in Jerusalem recently for the 22nd Annual Conference of Mayors, and she stated that Comments she has been Invited by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the National Mayor Association to travel to China . She asked to be excused from the next meeting. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - to consider New Recreation, Parks, Green Space and Family Service Pub Hrg Master Plan for the City of Azusa. Pks Mstr Pin 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 May 27, 2004. Director of Park Planning and Development Noriega presented the new Park Master Plan, which Dir Pk Ping he stated Is a twenty year vision plan for the Cities park, green space and recreation & Dev programming. He stated that four public workshops were held, and the outcome was that they Noriega the community has asked that staff take care of what is existing. Improve the park system, look Comments for new park space, set a goal of three acres per thousand residents, evaluate current recreation facilities and to make improvements where possible, to look at recreation programs and partner, wherever possible with AVSD, and other private and public entities, to become results oriented; to combat child obesity, promote inclusion, family, and prosperity for the community. He answered questions posed by Councilmembers. He talked about the incorporation of alternative parks sites for possible dog parks and/or boundless parks, which Include wheel chair/handicapped accessibility, when park space becomes available. 06/07/04 PAGE THREE He then stated that he wished to add the following amendments to the plan: Make available Dir Pk Ping through flood control district, any wash maintenance roads that might be available for public & Dev access, which would be great connection trails from community to community, expand open Continued space that Is under flood control Jurisdiction in the neighborhood of Arrow Highway and Citrus Avenue, and add to vision plan for prospective sites, and in the River Plan, the National Forest Gateway Interpretive park. Testimony/none Testimony was solicited, but, none was received. Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Hrg Clsd carried to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Park Master 'carried to adopt the Recreation, Parks, Green Space and Family Services Master Plan known as Plan Approved the Park Master Plan; further that Its appendix be adopted as supplemental plan documents of the City's new General Plan, and finally, adding the three amendments that were proposed by Director of Park Planning and Development Noriega. He advised that he would provide each Councilmember with an addendum to the Plan to include the amendments. Adoption of Local ECOA Guidelines — 2004 Revisions. Community Development Director CEQA Guide - Bruckner addressed the issue stating the there have been many changes in the California Lines Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), but, due to the current administration, they have been deferred until they are looked at by the new staff of Governor Schwarzenegger. He stated that some of changes in local guidelines are that e-mails are to be considered as part of the records, there has to be organization of documents, such as a master index so that they are more easily handled, as well as many others. He then answered questions posed by Mayor Madrid. Councilmember Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 04-C39 AMENDING AND ADOPTING LOCAL GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA Adopting ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITYACT-2004 REVISION (PUB. RESOURCES CODE §§21000 ETSEQ.) CEQA Local Guidelines Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison 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 The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items VI -A through VI -L was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously carried, with Approved the exception of items VI -B, I, and J, which were considered under the Special Call portion of VI -B, I, J the Agenda. Special Call A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 2004, were approved as written. Min appvd B. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call C. The Notice of Completion for Sewer and Storm Drain Upgrades as completed by Andrew NOC Sewer Papac and Sons was approved and Its recordation was authorized. &Storm Drns D. The 2004 Mandatory review of Conflict of Interest Codes was presented and staff was Conflict of directed to conduct the review and submit the require Biennial Report. Int review E. Approval was given for the final amendment to the existing professional services agreement between the City of Azusa and Hunsaker and Associates in the amount of $6,000.00 for a I F final not to exceed amount of $65,500. The contract extension for the Gold Line Downtown Station Planning Grant (California Department of Transportation Community -Based Planning Grant with Community Partners of Southern California Transportation and Land Use Coalition (SCTLC)), was approved Hunsaker a Associates Svs agmt Contract ext. Gold Line Grant G. Approval was given for the release of Azusa's portion of the JABG Grant ($7,435) to the JABG Grant County of Los Angeles District Attorney's Office for the continuance of a program whereby Release one senior grade Deputy District Attorney will be assigned to target serious juvenile crime Issues in our local communities Pomona juvenile Court. 06/07/04 PAGE FOUR H. The contract award for Traffic Signal Maintenance Service Agreement was awarded to Signal Main Signal Maintenance Inc. and the Mayor was authorized to execute the same. Traffic sig maint I. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Spec Call K. The Budget Amendment to transfer $5,000 from the Asset Seizure Fund balance to Bdgt Amend purchase two Multi -Channel desk top radios was approved. Asset Seizure L. The following Resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 04-C41 ' CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO Warrants BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Items Councilmember Rocha requested clarification on statements regarding the fire services contract Rocha questions for the Monrovia Nursery Project. Interim City Manager Person responded stating that this Is 8, responses regarding the method of taxation, where the City, at this time pays the contract for services and From staff if there's anything additional the fire district receives a percentage of that. Deputy City Manager Gutierrez also responded stating that this method would protect the City in the event that they no longer contract with the County Fire Department, then the money would go directly to the City. Mayor Madrid questioned the process in reaching the County's tax rate amount, as it was Madrid lower then expected, and Deputy City Manager Gutierrez responded stating that fiscal analysis questions was taken into account and the housing projection has increased and the gap will be made up. Staff response Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Res. 04-C40 AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE Int Prop Tax NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM "ANNEXATION NO. Rev Annex 2003-05" TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND DETACHMENT FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY ROAD No. 2003-05 DISTRICT NO. 1 AND NO. 5. Monrovia Nursery Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford 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 Councilmember Chagnon addressed item regarding Woman's Club Improvements, stating that Chagnon the contractor will be taking the sign off of the building, but, she reminded staff to include the Comments signage as part of the Capital Improvement Project, as it will be done In-house. Woman's club Moved by Councllmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Woman's Club carried to i) award the Woman's Club Improvements project to Card Construction in the Improvements amount of $557,533.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the same; 2) approve a budget Approved transfer of $70,000 from the Public Benefits fund to the Woman's Club Improvement account Carri Constr. #228-0000-662-7130-66203A; and 3) approve a budget transfer of $140,529 from the Recreation Improvements project account #228-000-666-7130-66603C to the Woman's Club Improvement account #228-0000-662-7130-66203A. ' Councilmember Rocha noted discrepancies in the amount of the professional services Rocha agreement with Liebert, Cassidy, and Whitmore for Labor Negotiations and requested the Comments correct amount. Interim City Manager Person responded stating the correct amount is not to exceed $25,000. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Professional carried to approve the Professional Services Agreement for the use of Llebert, Cassidy and Services Agmt Whitmore, for APOA negotiations. Specifically, the City will use the services of Richard M. w/Richard Krelsler, Esq. Mr. I(relsier will perform consulting services at the discretion of Robert Person, Kreisler-Liebert, Interim City Manager or his designee. Cassidy & Whitmore 06/07/04 PAGE FIVE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:10 CRA convene P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:20 P.M. Cncl reconvene It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess back Into Closed Session to discuss the following: CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec. 549571 Title: Interim City Manager 'PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 549571 Title: City Manager PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: Community Development Director CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6). Agency Negotiators: Mr. Robert Person &Ms. Julie Gutierrez Organization/Employee: ACEA, APOA, APMA, AMMA, CAP, IBEW, LABORERS, EXECUTIVE Closed Session Public Emp Evaluation Public Emp Appointment Public Emp Appointment Conf w/labor Negotiator City Attorney Powers advised that there was not reportable action taken in Closed Session City Attorney earlier and that he anticipates not reportable action at this time. No reports It was consensus of Council to adjourn in memory of Araulia Avila, Johnny Malansen, Jeannie Molaski, Mark Gonzales, Les Shamo, Virginia Contreras Frias, and former President of the United States Ronald Reagan. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:21 P.M. Wo-IW'A� N®R NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-C42. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06. 06/07/04 PAGE SIX Adjourn in Memory of A. Avila, J. Malansen, J. Molaski, M. Gonzales, L. Shamo, V. Frias, and R. Reagan