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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 4, 2005 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2005 - 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. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford called the meeting to order and Councilmember Hardison led in the Call to Order Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by .Reverend Leroy of the First Assembly of God Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martinez, Interim City Manager Hsu, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Davis, Economic and Community Development Director Hightower, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Redevelopment Senior Accountant Jara, Recreation Coordinator Gonzales, City Treasurer Macias, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Assistant City Manager Person provided an update on the graffiti on the 210 freeway stating that CalTrans is aware of the problem and they will begin painting as soon as the weather permits. Chief of Police Davis also addressed the problem stating that the Police Department has made some felony graffiti arrests. Councilmember Rocha and Hardison requested that paint for walls match as much as possible and that graffiti and shopping cart hot line phone numbers be Inserted in next Utility bill. Invocation Roll Call Also Present Pub Part None Rpts/Updates R. Person Comments Graffiti 210 Fwy REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Address: 726 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 (Ruelas) Negotiation Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person 726 N. Dalton Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Address: 303 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 (Zerbe) Negotiation Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person 303 E. Foothill Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment . ' Mayor Madrid was not in attendance. Madrid abst The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. Reconvened City Attorney Martinez advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. City Attny Comments Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford called the meeting to order and Councilmember Hardison led in the Call to Order Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by .Reverend Leroy of the First Assembly of God Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martinez, Interim City Manager Hsu, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Davis, Economic and Community Development Director Hightower, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Redevelopment Senior Accountant Jara, Recreation Coordinator Gonzales, City Treasurer Macias, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Assistant City Manager Person provided an update on the graffiti on the 210 freeway stating that CalTrans is aware of the problem and they will begin painting as soon as the weather permits. Chief of Police Davis also addressed the problem stating that the Police Department has made some felony graffiti arrests. Councilmember Rocha and Hardison requested that paint for walls match as much as possible and that graffiti and shopping cart hot line phone numbers be Inserted in next Utility bill. Invocation Roll Call Also Present Pub Part None Rpts/Updates R. Person Comments Graffiti 210 Fwy Councilmember Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ms. Dora Ruelas and Rocha he reminded all that American soldiers in Iraq need Hand wipes; the City is collecting donations Comments that can be taken to City Hall, AUSD and a person from the Civitans would pay for cost to ship. Councilmember Chagnon welcomed all back for the new year and Interim City Manager Hsu and Chagnon announced that good things would come to the City this year. Comments SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING —on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 31"Year Program (FY Pub Hrg 2005/06). CDBG Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of this hearing published In the Azusa Herald on December 23, 2004. Economic and Community Development Director Sharon Hightower addressed the hearing S. Hightower stating that the preliminary allocation of the CDBG funds is $702,687; decrease from last year Comments (4%). She stated that $329,960 is for the repayment of the Section 108 Loan used to fund the Downtown Azusa Streetscape Project and the remaining $380,897 will be used to program administration, local housing pubilc/social service, public improvements and community development programs. She stated that the 15% cap on public service is $105,403 and that Staff has received $172,750 of requests for public service funding. She stated that the proposals received have been analyzed and revised and that Staff has made recommendations as follows: Administration - $60,494, Section 108 Loan $329,960, Steel Stage $30,000, Housing Rehabilitation - $185,000, Public Services Projects — Sr. Referral Case Management - $10,000, Homeless Peregrinos - $10,000, After school Playground $40,000, Sr. Nutrition Site Manager $15,000, Adult Literacy $10,000, and Homework House $20,403; Homeless Assistance, YWCA Wings, and Project Sister are not recommended for funding. Ms. Barbara Dickerson of Homework House addressed the Hearing stating that there are 150 B. Dickerson students being served at two sites at Lee School and Dalton and urged continued support. Comments Ms. Kerry Freeman of Homework House advised of the release of RAN Report today which K. Freeway stated California public schools score low in reading and math compared to peers across the Comments Country. She detailed why the Homework House is needed and provided history and statistics of the program. Councilmember Rocha responded stating that he takes great exception to the recent newspaper article regarding the RAN Report regarding California Public Schools low test scores stating that he wished the people would visit schools to view first hand how students are being taught. Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Coordinator Gonzales and Principal of Lee School Ursula Reveles addressed the public hearing with a proposal to add Lee School to their after school program and close after school activities at Slauson Park. They advised that there will be mentoring and tutoring programs as at other school sites and that better results are being obtained at after school programs compared to the park after school programs. Mr. Kurt Smith a volunteer for the track team at Lee School addressed the issued detailing how the children interact with the program. Rocha Comments Jacobs, Gonzales, l;_ Reveles After School Programs K. Smith Comments Mr. Burke Hamilton, Azusa School Board Member and resident of Azusa addressed the Issue in B. Hamilton support of the after school programs. Comments Dr. Jennifer Foote of Santa Anita Family Services, Sr. Referral Case Management addressed the J. Foote Hearing and requested $18,000, an Increase in funding for the program. Sr. Referral 'Mr. John Moore addressed the hearing expressing his opinion regarding CDBG Funding and collaboration requirements and the differences between schools; he suggested that APU students be utilized as mentors. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously* Hrg Clsd carried to close the hearing. After additional discussion it was moved by Councllmember Chagnon, seconded by Discussion Councilmember Hardison and unanimously* carried to approve the projects as Is and as funding comes available to add Lee School Site to the After School Programs. 01/04/05 PAGE TWO Councilmember Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE STATEMENT Res. 05-C 1 OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND SELECTING PROJECTS FOR FUNDING FOR CDBG Funding THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06. 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 NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MADRID The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through V -C was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Chagnon and unanimously* carried. Approved A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2004, were approved as written. B. The contract for year 2005 Water Master Plan Update was awarded to Carollo Engineers. C. 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. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. Min approved Wtr Master Plan Carollo Engrs. Res. 05-C2 Warrants Spec Call Items None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 8:26 Convene CRA P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVED AT 8:26 P.M. Cncl recess/rec It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Dora Ruelas. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:27 P.M. OUTYERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-C3. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2005-01. I *Indicates Mayor Madrid absent. 01/04/05 PAGE THREE Adjourn in Memory of Dora Ruelas