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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 19, 2004 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 19, 2004 - 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met In regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium. Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION was given by Pastor Logan H. Westbrooks of Faith Temple Church of God In Invocation Christ. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Gutierrez, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police ' Davis, Police Captain Garcia, Community Development Director Bruckner, Director of Public Works Nakasone, Human Resources Hanson, City Treasurer Macias, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mrs. Geraldine Schroeder addressed Council regarding: the need to give grants to condo owners for low income residents, need for ramps on streets for handicap residents, the need to ask people who write on walls to do murals Instead. Mayor Madrid responded stating that she would refer the Issue to the Architectural Barriers Commission. Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council regarding illegal fireworks in Azusa, two weeks after the 4" of July. He suggested fines or going to jail. He asked what the cutoff date was/is for the use of fireworks. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council regarding the Downtown Business Association's Special Event to be held on July 31'from 8 am to 1 pm on Azusa Avenue; she stated that there will be food, crafters and Informational booths and will be celebrating Azusa Hero's and unveiling banners with names of men and women of Azusa serving in the military service. She answered questions posed by Council. She introduced the Co -Chairs of Sister City Youth Exchange, Maria Salazar and Uriel Macias. She announced that Uriel Macias and Cristina Madrid will be chaperons of the Sister City Youth Exchange and they will be leaving to Zacatecas on July 31 st. ' Maria Salazar Invited all to the Sister City Reception at Veteran's Park on, uly 23. 2004, at 5:30 p.m. She stated that the criteria to become a member of Sister City is $25.00 per family, per year, children have to be from 12 — 17 years of age. Sister City will contribute to the air fare and pay fore events. Mr. Uriel Macias urged all to Join the Sister City Program and stated that there is much history and early culture of California In Sister City, Zacatecas, Mexico. Mr. Barry Jones addressed Council expressing his opinion against Illegal fireworks In the City and the need for more police officers to address the problem. He also expressed his opinion regarding written comments by Councllmember Stanford In his newspaper. He requested that the City publicly declare how much money was made by selling energy back to people who need it and how it's being spent. He noted that City owned property on Tenth Street was bought with It and Is not being kept up. Mayor Madrid explained to Mr. Jones , how and why the City purchased energy and Councllmember Rocha advised that there Is no plan to purchase Follows Camp for 5.3 million dollars. Item and questions were referred to Utilities Director Hsu. Roll Call Also Present Pub Part G. Schroeder Comments M. Lee Comments P. Martinez M. Salazar U'Macias Comments B. Jones Comments REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF City Manager Gutierrez announced vacancies on City Board and Commissions as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of City Board and Commission term of office expirations, ending September 30, 2004, for the following Boards and Commissions of the City of Azusa: 1 position Architectural Barriers Commission 3 positions Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission 2 positions Human Relations Commission 2 positions Library Commission 2 positions Park and Recreation Commission 1 position Personnel Board 1 position Planning Commission Applications are available In the City Clerk's Office and City Manager's Office, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, City Library, 729 N. Dalton Avenue, Light & Water Department, 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Police Department, 725 N. Alameda, and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, 240 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, and at: www.ci.azusa.ca.us, for interested residentsrncumbents; Applications will be accepted through August 26, 2004, and interviews will be scheduled during the month of September, 2004. For further information please call: (626) 812-5271. Rpts/Updates Gutierrez Brds l;_ com Vacancies Councilmember Chagnon announced that Bryan Clay, an Azusa Pacific University graduate is Chagnon training in Azusa for the Olympics; he will represent the United States in the Decathlon. Comments Councilmember Rocha invited all to attend the celebration for National Korean War Armistice Rocha Day on July 27', at 10 am In front of the City Hall at the Flag pole. He also advised that he Comments would like to adjourn In memory of Raymond Navarette. An announcement was made: Concerts in the Park will begin on Thursday August 5'", with the Concerts in Beatless, at Memorial Park. The Park Councilmember Hardison advised that the beautification project along San Gabriel River needs Hardison to be looked at, It's not beautiful any longer. City Manager Gutierrez advised that staff would Comments look Into it as maintenance of It has been contracted out In the new budget. Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford warned that the West Nile Virus is abundant throughout the area; he Stanford detailed. He also advised of a Foothill Transit bus driver, and commended him for returning Comments ' found money, several times. He talked about graduates of Azusa Pacific University who have or are being training for the Olympics. He recognized Jonathan Jones, on his achievement of attaining his Eagle Scout, even with his physical impairment. Mayor Madrid advised that she will be attending graduation ceremonies of the IA Works Madrid College Bound Program at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She urged Comments all to attend the Concerts In the Park as well as residents to send their kids with the Youth Exchange Program to Zacatecas. Sched Items SCHEDULED ITEMS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Convene jointly CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 8:21 P.M. TO CONSIDER THE CRA, APFA FOLLOWING: Adoption of the Fiscal Years 2005-2009 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget. CIP Budget City Manager Gutierrez Introduced the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal City Mgr Years 2005-2009, stating that this will Increase the appropriations in the amount of Comments $15,973,737 for Fiscal Year 2005. She stated that, as discussed at the July 12" Council Workshop, that the $35,000 endowment funds for security for the City Auditorium, be de - funded. Councllmember Hardison addressed item in the Water Fund, Shelter Roof at Gladstone Bins Hardison (new) In the amount of $100,000 and Sewer Fund Bunker Roof Installation at City Yards (new) Comments In the amount of $40,000. He asked that the funds be held in abeyance, and that these items be re-examined regarding the necessity of them. Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford requested Chief of Police Davis be allowed to provide an update on Stanford the on the Council Chamber Security Assessment. Chief of Police Davis responded detailing COP how the issue came about, which was basically due to attacked on Council Chambers Comments throughout the Country. He requested that Councilmembers' review the Security Assessment Report in order to further understand the issues involved. 07/20/04 PAGE TWO Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously CIP Approved carried to adopt the City's and the Redevelopment Agency's Capital Improvement Program As Amended (CIP) Budget for fiscal years 2005-2009, with the exception of items regarding the Shelter Roof at Gladstone Bins and Sewer Fund Bunker Roof Installation at City Yards, until It is clarified that there is a need for them. City Manager Gutierrez advised that the funding for the Auditorium Security in the amount of City Mgr $35,000, was approved in May of this year, so if there was a need to look into the feasibility of Comments the item, no action is needed at this time. No action was taken on the Auditorium Security Re: Aud Sec. item. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RECESSED CRA/APFA AT 5:35 P.M. AND THE CITY COUNCIL TO CONTINUED. Recessed 'Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford and Councilmember Chagnon abstained from the following item due Stanford & to possible conflict of Interests as they both reside within 500 feet of the proposed project. Chagnon Abtn Community Development Director Bruckner presented the issue of the Monrovia Nursery Com Dev Dir Specific Plan — Tenth Street Extension. He detailed concerns expressed by residents regarding Comments the Tenth Street Extension, specifically, drop off areas at Dalton School and traffic, noting that the Specific Plan was approved under the condition that the issue be studied further and that a workshop was held on June 15, 2004, to present the various alternatives of how Tenth Street would be handled to limit the traffic and access, etc. The alternatives were presented as follows: (1) Two-way on Tenth Street with an n/s street adjacent to the east side of Dalton School connecting Ninth and Tenth Street. (2) Two-way on Tenth Street with an n/s street, adjacent to the east side of Dalton School but that it be one-way only. (3) To close Tenth Street as a cul-de-sac. He advised that a fourth alternative was brought up at the workshop held and that it was to create a n/s street adjacent to Dalton School but have that be one way only, and have Tenth Street be a cul-de-sac. He detailed the discussions held at the workshop and why some of the alternatives were not feasible and which were favorable. He advised that the residents represented at the workshop recommended Alternative 3. He then answered questions by Mayor regarding access and densities in that area. He responded to questions by Councilmember Rocha noting that the Monrovia Nursery personnel are meeting with the School District to design a student drop off area on school property. Mayor Madrid noted that a petition was received from residents in the area requesting that Mayor Madrid Tenth Street be closed and also a letter was received from Marianne Miasnik, voicing her vote in Comments favor of the approved version of the Specific Plan with the Tenth Street connection. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and carried to Alternative 3 approve Alternative 3, closing Tenth St., with the specific directive that pedestrian and bicycle Approved connection be provided at this location to the project site. Mayor Madrid abstaining. Letter and Resolution of Support to the Los Angeles County Formation Committee (LAFCO) for the City of Azusa's Request for Annexation of the Monrovia Nursery Property. Discussion was held between Councilmembers regarding the above mentioned item. Several errors were noted in the resolution and Mayor Madrid clarified that she was not a voting member of LAFCO. Staff was directed to make appropriate changes to the resolution as noted, specifically, correct the number of dwelling units In the project, change "direct" to "request" and Input "if given the opportunity to vote", and "in her capacity as Alternate Commissioner and/or currently serving as an Alternate Commissioner". Councilmember Chagnon also requested that similar letters be sent to all of the Commissioners of LAFCO. After additional discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried that Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford sign the letter to LAFCO. Councilmember Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING 'APPROVAL BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF THE ANNEXATION OF ALL LOS ANGELES COUNTY TERRITORY WITHIN THE MONROVIA NURSERY SPECIFIC PLAN BOUNDARIES INTO THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: 07/19/04 PAGE THREE HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID NONE NONE Ltr & Reso Re: Monrovia Nursery Property Annex Res. 04-052 Monrovia Nurs Annex LAFCO Approval of Reimbursement Agreement with Calmat Co.. A Delaware Corporation, DBA Vulcan Vulcan Rmbmt Materials Company Western Division in an Amount Not to Exceed $50.000. Assistant City Agmt Manager Person addressed the issue stating that the reimbursement agreement was prepared Asst City Mgr should Council decide to consider a development agreement with Vulcan at a future date; the Comments $50,000 deposit would be for any expenses incurred by the City for legal environmental fiscal analysis necessary to consider a future development agreement. It will be for some kind of fiscal analysis. He responded to other questions posed by Councllmembers. City Attorney Carvalho responded to questions stating that the proposed language in the City Attny agreement says that by entering into the agreement the City in noway delegates its authority or Comments commits itself to the project and that they, (Vulcan) are pursuing the application at their own risk. She responded to other questions posed by Councilmembers. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously Agmt appvd carried to Approve a reimbursement agreement with CalMat Co., a Delaware Corporation, dba Vulcan Materials Company, Western Division, in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Councilmember Chagnon noted that date needed change and attachment. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -E was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Madrid and unanimously carried, with the Approved exception of items IV -F, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Special Call Mayor Madrid dissented on item IV -E. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 2004, were approved as written. Min appvd B. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: R. Noriega and J. Adams. Action Items Separations: L. Rocha, Administrative Secretary, effective 7/13/04. V. Johnson, Building Inspector, effective 7/19/04. R. Phillips, Police Officer — Corporal, effective 7/14/094. C. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2004, was received and filed. Treas Rpt D. Renewal of Azusa jail Privatization Services with the Wackenhut Corporation was approved Wackenhut for a five year term. Agmt jail E. Request for lump sum option for health Insurance during retirement by Mr. Randy Noriega, Health Ins ' was approved over a four (4) year/forty-eight (48) month payment period. Mayor Madrid Lump Sum dissented on this Item. F. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call It was csus of Council to adjourn In memory of Raymond Navarette. co/n&susof Spec Call Items SPECIAL CALL ITEMS R. Navarette Councilmember Rocha had questions regarding item on page 18 and 21, on the Warrant Rocha questions Register and City Manager Gutierrez responded that she would get the answers to him. Councilmember Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: Res. 04-053 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSAALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants 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 CRA convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:10 C&cl Rcvnd P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVED AT: 9:11 P.M. convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Cncl Rcvnd 'APFA CONVENED AT 9:11 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:12 P.M. Adjourn in It was csus of Council to adjourn In memory of Raymond Navarette. co/n&susof Memory R. Navarette TIM F ADVO R : 9:12 P CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2004-054. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2004-06. 07/19/04 PAGE FOUR