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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 18, 2005 - CCCITY OF AZUSA I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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 Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/Labor Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiator Organizations/Employee: ACEA, APOA, APMA, AMMA, CAPP, IBEW, LABORERS, EXECUTIVE- Conf w/Labor CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Negotiator Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person Organizations/Employee: ACEA, APOA, APMA, AMMA, CAPP, IBEW, LABORERS, EXECUTIVE - of Military Pay 'Continuation REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Address: 100 Old San Gabriel Road, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiations Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person 100 Old San Property Owner: Mr. Stuart Tuttle Gabriel Road Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Address: 850 West Tenth Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiations Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person 850 W. Tenth Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Street REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Address: 100 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 (Block 37) Negotiations Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person 100 W. Foothill Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Address: 728 North Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiations 728 N. Dalton Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 'REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Negotiations Address: 613-615 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 613-615 N. Agency Negotiators: Interim City Manager Hsu and Assistant City Manager Person Azusa Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment An Item of subsequence need arose and It was moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded Item of sub - Sequent need by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to add it to the Closed Session portion of the agenda as follows: Public Empi PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) City Mgr Title: City Manager The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. Reconvened City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session, but, CityAttorney that they did not complete discussing the Items listed and will reconvened back into Closed Session at the end of the regular meeting. Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and Acting Chief of Police Bob Garcia led in the Call to Order Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Daniel Simonson of Christbridge Immanuel Church Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call 'PRESENT: COUNCiLMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, Interim City Manager Hsu, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Captain Garcia, Economic Development Director Hightower, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part P. Martinez Ms. Peggy Martinez, Director of the Downtown Business Association addressed Council along Comments with the following who are partners with DBA in the Mariachi De Azusa After School Program: Program President Jim Cortez, Vice President Sharon Lewis, Secretary Ann Martinez, Azusa School Board Member Rosemary Garcia and AUSD representative Elaine Dominguez and Marcela Hernandez. She then presented a check to the program in the amount of $4,000 and they talked about the success of the program. Ms. Martinez also recognized Azusa Unified School District Superintendent Cynthia Cervantes McGuire. S. Mills Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed Council giving special thanks to Public Information Officer Martin Comments Quiroz for helping her with cutting up a spa and camper shell to be trashed in connection with the Clean and Green month. J. Rosales Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council giving thanks to Assistant City Mgr Person for agreeing to Comments answer questions that he has been seeking answers to for the past few months regarding city board and commissions. A. Morales Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his concern regarding yard sales for Clean and Comments Green month noting that the last week end in April 29', 30th, and May I 'instead of April 23`d, 24', and 25" and asked that his noted last week end be honored. D. Lewis Mr. David Lewis of Azusa High School Academy of the Art addressed Council expressing thanks Comments to Council for the donation of $100 towards their program road trip and Jasmine and Abigail announced the next two production are: The Secret Garden, April 26 — 30, and May 3rd through May 7h and Peter Pan will be presented in first two weeks of June, all plays begin at 7 p.m. 04/18/05 PAGE TWO Rpts/Updates REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Notice to the NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an unexpired vacancy exists on the Public Planning Commission, term ending September 30, 2005. Planning Com Applications are available in the City Clerk's and City Manager's Office, 213 East Foothill Vacancy Boulevard, City Library, 729 N. Dalton Avenue, Light a Water Department, 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Police Department, 725 N. Alameda, the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, 240 West Foothill Boulevard, and www.ci.azusa.ca.us, for interested residents; applications will be accepted through April 20, 2005. For further information please call: (626) 812-5271. Assist City Mgr Assistant City Manager Person addressed Council presenting a report on the Establishment of Federal Ent the Federal Enterprise Zone. He advised that there are many benefits to both businesses and the Zone City but, that legislation controls the number of enterprise zones throughout the State of California, which run 15 years from original date of destination. He advised that there are currently 43 zones which is the limit; he stated that the City will have wait until one of the 15 year designations expire in order to submit an application or request the legislators to expand the program beyond 43. He stated that if the City does create an Enterprise Zone there will be a need to hire a full time person to administer it. Mr. Person was directed to proceed with lobbying the legislators to request an expansion the number of Federal Enterprise Zones. 04/18/05 PAGE TWO It was consensus of Councilmembers to approve the request to set Joint City Councll/ tanning Set Joint Mtg Commission Workshop on the Azusa Pacific University Specific Plan for Wednesday, May 11, w/Planning Com 2005, at 6:30 p.m. in the Light and Water Conference Room. 5/11/05 Assistant City Manager provided an update on the Library Properties located at 726 N. Dalton, Update on 728 N. Dalton and 303 E. Foothill Blvd. He detailed the process of a proposed new Library Library Prop advising that a local bond was approved end of 2001; the City has gone through three cycles noting that there will be another cycle in 2006 and the properties were obtained as the proposed site. He detailed the status of each site and advised that there will be a workshop to discuss the development process alternatives, i.e. RFP, RFQ, Exclusive Negotiation Agreement or Assistance Package. He then responded to questions posed by Councilmembers stating that there is the need to have a measure on the ballot, possibly in November 2006. Mr. Jeffrey Cornejo, Chairman of the Street Naming Committee provided an update of the J. Cornejo Committees first meeting held on April 4th at the Azusa Senior Center. He advised that there are Comments 45 streets to be named and they will be based on topography, history and the Nursery. He also Street Naming advised that the main thoroughfare is named Azusa Veterans Way. He noted that the next Committee meeting is scheduled for May 4th at 6 p.m. in the West Wing. Councilmember Rocha announced the following upcoming events: On Thursday, April 21, 2005, J. Rocha at 6:30 p.m. , Opening Day Ceremonies for the Pony Baseball at Gladstone Park; Saturday, Comments April 23`d, Sister City Yard Sale on the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Pasadena Avenue, and Sunday, April 24"'• 2p.m — 4p.m., Celebrate Marie Philleo Day at the City Museum. He stated that Gregory Ahern Jr. was honored by County Supervisor Gloria Molina, today, for his Volunteer Services and requested that,a proclamation be prepared and given to him at the meeting of May 2nd. (He was advised that this was not an agendized item, but, would be taken as direction to staff). He also thanked everyone for their help at the Saturday tree planting, with special thanks to Ross Montes, staff, other contractors as well as Boy Scout Troops local #644, 672, and 675. He invited all to a special celebration at Veteran's Park, on Saturday, April 23rd, whereby the family of Leroy Harris will be celebrating the life of their son, who gave his life for our Country, by having a pot luck picnic at 2:30 p.m. Councilmember Hanks announced that Daniel Monzello of Boy Scout Troop #407, is obtaining K. Hanks his Eagle Scout Award on Friday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. at 1645 N. San Gabriel Canyon, and in Comments addition to this he also passed an additional Board of Review and qualified for his first Palm Award. 'Councilmember Carrillo requested Information regarding property next to Azusa American A. Carrillo League; he advised that there is a need for that area to be cleaned up, but he inquired what the Comments status of the property is at this time with regard to a possible additional ball field, etc. Mayor Chagnon announced the following upcoming events: Wednesday, April 20, 2005, Chagnon Chamber of Commerce and Azusa Woman's Club will be holding a Spring Fashion Comments Show/Luncheon at a cost of $15, on June 17", Is Kids Come First Golf Tournament and deadline for entries is June 9"'. She congratulated Councilmember Keith Hanks as he has been named Official Representative for District 33, for the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. She thanked all who attended the adjourned meeting regarding the City Manager position and input regarding traits, skills, etc. She noted several problems with graffiti being placed on stores, sidewalks and street signs and requested that staff look into it. She requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of former Police Captain Richard A. Lara and Nancy Ryan who passed away this past week. Captain Lara was the husband of former Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Connie Lara and Nancy was the wife of former Water Supervisor Dan Ryan; she requested that the families be kept in thoughts and prayers. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items IV -A through IV -E was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously carried. Approved A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 2005, were approved as written. ' B. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: James Anderson, Apprentice Line Mechanic, effective 3/22/05. C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE THREE- YEAR COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE .COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMET BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND ASSISTD HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR FEDERAL ISCAL YEARS 2006-2008. 04/18/05 PAGE THREE Min approved Human Res. Action Items Approved Res. 05-C34 Three year Cooperation Agmt w/ CDBG D. The following appointments were made, appointing Councilmembers to outside Committees Appointments and Commissions: Brds/Commit Approval was given to appoint Keith Hanks s Representative and Diane Chagnon as Alternate Hanks/Chagnon to Azusa Agricultural Water Company. Azusa Ag A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESIGNATING AN Res 05-C38 ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD OF COUNTY SANITATION San[ Dist #22 DISTRICT NO. 22. (Chagnon and Hanks) Chagnon/Hanks Approval was given to appoint Joseph Rocha as Representative and Diane Chagnon as A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR Res. 05-C35 Rocha/Chagnon AND AN ALTERNATE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA Carrillo B. Rocha REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CITIES. (Angel Carrillo and Joseph Rocha) League Chagnon/Carrillo A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING A CITY OF Res. 05-C36 ' Humane Society Joint Powers Authority. AZUSA MEMBER TO THE CITY SELECTIONCOMMITTEE (Diane Chagnon) Chagnon City SCAG Hanks Association of Governments. Selection E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Approval was given to appoint Keith Hanks as Representative and Diane Chagnon as Foothill Transit Hanks/Chagnon Warrants Alternate to the Foothill Transit Zone. Approval was given to appoint Keith Hanks as Representative and Diane Chagnon as Gold Line 11 Alternate to the Gold Line 11 Joint Powers Authority. Hanks/Chagnon A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA TO APPOINT SPECIFIC Res 05-C37 REPRESENTATIVES TO THE INDEPENDENT CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY AND AN Diane Chagnon AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION NO. 01-C42. (Diane Chagnon) ICRMA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DESIGNATING AN Res 05-C38 ALTERNATE MEMBER OF THE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD OF COUNTY SANITATION San[ Dist #22 DISTRICT NO. 22. (Chagnon and Hanks) Chagnon/Hanks Approval was given to appoint Joseph Rocha as Representative and Diane Chagnon as LA Works Alternate to L.A. Works. Rocha/Chagnon A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING Res. 05-C39 REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SGV COG COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. (Diane Chagnon and Angel Carrillo) Chagnon/Carrillo Approval was given to appoint Dave Hardison as Representative to the San Gabriel Valley SGV Humane ' Humane Society Joint Powers Authority. Hardison Approval was given to appoint Keith Hanks as Representative to the Southern California SCAG Hanks Association of Governments. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 05-C40 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO Warrants BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. Spec Call Items None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 8:20 Convene CRA P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:33 P.M. Cncl recess/rec ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord/Spec Resos 'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE Ord. 05-C2 CITY ZONING MAP TO RECLASSIFY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1 130 CANYON HEIGHTS DRIVE., Zone Change FROM "NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL, MEDIUM DENSITY" TO SP -6 (MONROVIA SPECIFIC PLAN). Prop 1 130 ZONE CHANGE Z-2005-01 (APN 8608-003-270 and 8608-003-903) Canyon Heights Drive Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 04/18/05 PAGE FOUR Councilmember Hanks offered an Ordinance entitled: 1" Rdg Ord AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE I, Reducing SECTION 55-3 (a), OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE number of Cult CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO FIVE MEMBERS. & Hist members Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried by roll call vote to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 50, ARTICLE II, 1" Rd Ord SECTION 50-37, OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, CHANGING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE Reducing PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM SEVEN TO FIVE MEMBERS. number of Park l;, Rec members Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Rocha offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE II, 1" Rdg Ord SECTION 2-32 (5) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, REMOVING TERM LIMITS FOR Rmvg trm Imts APPOINTED CITY BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS Brd & Com Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Rocha requested that staff look into the feasibility of possibly reviving a graffiti removal program which was utilized a couple of years ago whereby he and other persons, making up a committee, were provided with bottles of solution that would remove graffiti on the spot. The item was referred to Director of Public Works Nakasone to provide options regarding the issue. It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session. ' The City Council recessed at: 8:38 p.m. The City Council reconvened at: 9:58 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. It was consensus of Council to adjourn in memory of Richard A. Lara and Nancy Ryan, to Monday. April 25, 2005, Azusa Light and Water Conference Room, immediately following the Utility Board Meeting in order to conduct a Closed Session regarding the new city manager position. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:59 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005 -C41 - NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2005-03. 04/18/ PAGE FIVE Rocha Comments Graffiti Solution Closed Sess Recess Reconvened City Attorney Adjourn in Memory Richard A. Lara & Nancy Ryan