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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 1, 2005 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 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. CEREMONIAL The entire Council welcomed and presented Certificates of Recognition to the students from Zacatecas and Azusa, for their participation on the 2005 Student Exchange Program Zacatecas - Azusa. Ms. Peggy Martinez announced that Azusa students will be visiting Zacatecas, and this is the 39th year anniversary of this event. Ms Alejandra Solis, of Zacatecas, addressed Council thanking them, on behalf of the Mayor, Gerardo de Jesus Felix, for their continued support in keeping this program alive. ZACATECAS STUDENTS VISITING AZUSA 'Pablo Joel Arce Ramirez Elsy Gabriela De Santiago Castanedo Jaime Casas Maria Fernanda Sosa Rodriguez Guadalupe del Pilar Arce Ramirez Daniela de Santiago Castanedo Pilar Andrea Casas Gamaliel Morales Benjamin Morales Beatriz de Jesus Salazar Gamboa (chaperone) Karla Alejandra Solis de Santiago (chaperone) AZUSA STUDENTS VISITING ZACATECAS Maya Villanueva Christopher Valdez Veronica Garcia Angel W. Mercado Lorenzo Villanueva Aaron Salce Martin William Quiroz Victoria Marie Barrios Meghan Salce Peggy Martinez (chaperone) Marty Villanueva (chaperone) The entire Council presented certificates of appreciation to the City of Azusa U.S. Post Office for their participation in the "Letter Carrier Food Drive," in which they were able to collect 13,000 lbs. of food; nation wide 71 million lbs. were collected. She also commended Mr. Pete Ramos, who also participated in this event, but was not able to attend the meeting. The entire Council presented certificates of recognition to Azusa companies that have been in full compliance with all Sanitation District's Industrial waste requirements over the 2004 calendar year. Participants were: BFI Waste System of North America Inc., Criterion Catalyst Co. LP, McKeever & Danlee Confectionery Co., Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Onyx Environmental Services LLC, Reichhold Inc., Universal Metal Polishing, Valley Forge Acquisition Corp., Very Special Chocolats. ' CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. to discuss the following: Ceremonial Certificates Students Zacatecas - Azusa Student Exchange Certificates Ltr Carrier Food Drive Certificates to companies in compliance with Sanitation District Closed Sess Recess CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9(b)) Potential One Case Litigation CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a)) Existing Case name: John R. Moore V. City of Azusa, et al. Litigation Case number: Los Angeles Superior Court - Central Branch - Case no. BS -094963 Moore v. Azusa CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6). Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach Organizations/Employee: ACEA, APMA, AMMA, APOA, CAPP, IBEW, LABORERS, EXECUTIVE. PERSONNEL MATTER PUBLIC EMPLOYEE (Gov. Code Sec. 54957. The City Council reconvened at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION City Manager Fran Delach. I ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Labor Negotiator Personnel Matter Reconvened Call to Order Invocation Roll Call City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, City Treasurer Also Present Hamilton, Economic and Community Development Director Hightower, Assistant Public Works Director Nakasone, Project Manager Bruckner, Assistant Director Onaga, Lieutenant Chavez, Acting Police Chief Garcia, Utilities Director Hsu, City Clerk Mendoza, Acting Deputy City Clerk Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Yulanda Davis-Quarrie and Mr. Rich Jett, from Citrus Valley Health Foundation, gave council a presentation on the foundation located in the city of Covina, giving an overview of the hospital and its services available to many surrounding cities in the San Gabriel Valley including Azusa. Services include Level Ilb Neonatal Intensive care unit for infants, primary ERs for 26 cities, compressive open-heart surgery center, in-patient hospice facility. He further stated that the hospital is in need of contributions from the community for its various needs, and that a trauma center is needed, since there is not one in the San Gabriel Valley. He encouraged everyone to cooperate and keeping this hospital open to help the community. Mr. Dan Simpson addressed council thanking the police department for patrolling during the 4"' of July celebration. He suggested that the names and addresses of the violators using illegal fireworks, be published In the papers and the web site, to make this an example to everyone. REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Acting Police Chief Garcia gave council an update on dog licensing fee inquiry. He explained that the Joint Powers Authority QPA), consist of five member cities, Azusa, Monterey Park, Temple City, Monrovia, and San Gabriel, are contracted with the Humane Society which provides animal control services to these cities. The cost of Azusa's dog license is set at the JPA level. The county has a provision for senior citizens who have neutered and/or spade animals at a reduced fee of $7.50. If council chooses to lower dog license fees, it would have to be at the time the fees and schedule is adopted; this year's fees and charges have already been adopted. He further stated that there is also a one time life license for $150.00. Discussion was held with councllmembers on how other cities handled their own fees. Public Part Y. Davis Rep Citrus Valley Health Foundation D. Simpson re. fire works Rpts/Udates Garcia Rprt Dog Licensing Acting Police Chief Garcia, introduced Lieutenant Frank Chavez to give council an update on the Garcia 4" of 4`" of July Enforcement Activity Report regarding illegal fireworks. Lt. Chavez gave council a July Enforce power point presentation to show all fines and confiscations done by the Police Department and Actifity compared it with last years. He further stated that this year policing was increased during this operation. City Manager Delach gave council an Update on the Woman's Club Stage Rails. He Informed Update hand them that staff is looking into Installing inset hand railing that can be removed when not in use. rails Woman's Nakasone will be bringing a proposal to council. Club Project Manager Bruckner addressed council regarding the Monrovia Nursery Tentative Map Bruckner Project -Substantial Conformance map No. 3. Due to a recent review of the map street section Monrovia by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, adjustments need to be made to some of the Conformance streets to meet their standards. He explained in detail the streets affected by this adjustment. Map 08/01/05 PAGE TWO Discussion was held among Councilmembers regarding the relocation of the palm trees on Palm Drive due to this adjustment. Project Manager Bruckner explained that in meeting with the Historic Commission, they are looking into the possibility of keeping the palm trees where they currently are. Project Manager Bruckner explained that they need to look Into the feasibility of a 5' parkway, dry utilities, curving gutters and sidewalks to be in compliance with the Fire Department, and at the same time try to keep the palm trees. Mr. Bill Holman, Azusa Land Partners, addressed the issue stating that the map was originally approved with the conditions of the Fire Department's approval, these changes are now needed to be in compliance. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Hanks, and unanimously carried to accept the changes suggested in the Substantial Conformance Map No. 3. Councilmember Rocha gave an update on the Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall that will be displayed in front of City Hall October 27 to November 3. He distributed an agenda and requested volunteers to help mind the wall during the time it is here. The volunteers would receive two training sessions prior to this event. J. Rocha Veterans Memorial Wall City Manager Delach addressed council to inform them that due to a request from council, a Delach City in City Hall in motion is being set up at concerts in the park. He stated that staff will be In Motion attendance to assist the residents and invited council to participate. City Attorney Carvalho addressed council to give an update on closed session items discussed. Item 1, conference with legal counsel potential litigation, even though this has nothing to do with Councilmember Rocha, implications of resolving this claim could impact him, so he disqualified himself, under the Political Reform Act, from discussion on this item. Item 2, John Moore vs. City of Azusa, HG and Associates Development known Block 37 project, Los Angeles Superior Court ruled in favor of the city because there was no violation and no self dealing in this project, under 1090, on Mr. Moore's petition of writ of mandate. No Reportable action to be reported on all other closed session matters discussed. Councilmember Rocha Invited all residents to attend the mini carnival at Veterans Park, tomorrow August 2, from 11-2 p.m., celebrating the end of summer reading program. He announced concerts in the park at Memorial Park to be held the four Thursdays of August at 7:00 p.m., invited all to participate this Saturday to the tree planting at 8:00 a.m. Northside Park. He continued by asking everyone to keep Sgt. Carmen Venegas, Azusa resident, in their 'prayers. Carmen was sent to Iraq. Requested that tonight's meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Johnny Chavez, a long time resident of Azusa and Mr. Henry Toscano, Candace Toscano's, Deputy City Clerk husband and a long time friend. He ended up by announcing his 39th wedding anniversary. Mayor Chagnon invited all to participate in the Splash Pad grand opening o August 13 at Slauson Park, refreshments will be served, and there will be free swimming for everyone from 12-4 p.m.; the ribbon cutting ceremony will also be held this day. She commended all the students who participated in this summer's swimming classes and life guarding the pools. She announced that volunteer drivers are needed for the home delivered program, on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 1-12:30. A driver license and a car are required; volunteers will be reimbursed for their mileage. For more information contact Ms. Linda Prewitt 812-5303, or log into the City's Web Page. She also announced that Assemblyman Ed Chavez, Kaiser Permanente and UCLA school of dentistry, sent her a card announcing their 9`h annual "Staying Fit." This Is a community fair, it will be held August 13, from 10-4 p.m. at the Puente Hills Mali, 1600 Azusa Ave. Industry, for anyone wishing to attend. Carvalho closed session report Rocha comments Chagnon comments SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Economic ✓i Community Development Director Hightower addressed the Downtown Azusa Downtown Parking Plan, explaining that the revitalization for the Downtown area was needed. In order to Parking Plan carry this project through, an adequate supply of parking for Downtown patrons is a crucial component to this revitalization effort. The General Plan and Code call for a "Park Once" strategy for the Downtown District, where conveniently located centralized parking facilities provide the bulk of the parking supply for the uses in the Downtown. The Parking Plan, prepared by the Mobility Group with Kosmont & Associates, examines existing parking conditions and future growth. A presentation was given to council, which explained In detail what is being proposed. Discussion was held with staff and Councilmembers regarding grant funding for this project, specifically around the Gold Line Section. Discussion was also held regarding the acquisition of parcels for parking. City Attorney Carvalho addressed the issue stating that this is a conceptual plan that still needs to be further studied. Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Hardison to approve the Downtown Azusa Parking Plan and direct Staff to begin implementing the Parking Plan Program. 08/01/05 PAGE THREE Ms. Lesley Wood, Public Art Program Manager for the Gold Line Project, addressed the item Gold Line regarding Metro Gold Line Station Design and Art Review (SDAR). She stated that the Committee Art Review reviewed several designers and selected two finals; Jose Antonio Aguirre, Southern California based Artist, for the Alameda Station, and Lynn Goodpasture, Southern California-based Artist, for the Citrus Station. She gave a power point presentation on preliminary design concept. Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Hardiosn seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to accept the recommended City's Station Design and Art Review Committee for the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension stations, specifically the Final Artist and the Station Visual Elements. Moved by Mayor Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to SGV Mosq Vect appoint Councilmember Rocha as representative for the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito &Vector Contrl Rep 'Control. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-9 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Chagnon and unanimously carried, with the Appd D-4 exception of Item D-4, which was considered under the Special Call Portion of the Agenda. Spec call The Minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 2005, were approved as written. Min approved 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or regular appointment: T. Patrolger HR Action Separations: G. Nabarrete Item 3. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2005 was received and filed. Treas Rprt 4. SPECIAL CALL Spec Call 5. Senate Bill 926 was opposed, and staff was directed to notify the City's State Senate Bill 926 Representatives. 6. All American Asphalt was awarded the "Pavement Management Plan - Year #3" in the Pavement amount of $2,139,139. Mngmnt Plan 7. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Reso 05-C65 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXCUTION OF DEVELOPER FUNDING AND CFD Rosedale ACQUISITION AGREEMENT RELATING TO PROPOSED COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 200-1 (ROSEDALE). 8. The Employment Agreement Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer, Alan Empl Agmnt l(reimeier, was approved. A. Kreimeier 9. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Reso 05-C66 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Rocha addressed the item informing Council that he will be voting no on the B/R Partners amendment to B/R Partners Agreement. Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Hardison, seconded by A,gmnt. Councilmember Hanks to amend the existing B/R Partners Agreement, including extension to Extension June 30, 2006, amend the non -to -exceed amount, and authorize the Mayor to sign the 'amended agreement, Councilmember Rocha voting no. Mayor Chagnon introduced Mr. Alan Kreimeier who will start work on August 15, and will be Kreimeier overseeing the Finance, Information Services and Human Resources Departments. Mr. Kreimeler introduced addressed Council stating that he is looking forward to working in the city. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:25 P.M. Convene CRA THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Convene APFA RECONVENED AT 9:29 P.M. 08/01/05 PAGE FOUR I� THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT Convene City 9:30 P.M. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:30 p.m. to discuss the following items REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Address: 100 Old San Gabriel Road, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: Mr. Stuart Tuttle Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment The City Council reconvened at 10:10 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho, advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. It was consensus of Council to adjourn the meeting. Reces Clsd Sess Real Prop Negotiations 100 Old San Gabriel Rd. Reconvened City Atty Adjourn The meeting was adjourned in memory of: Mr. Johnny Chavez, an Azusa longtime resident, and Adjourn in Mr. Henry Toscano, Ms. Candace Toscano,s, Deputy City Clerk husband who recently passed Memory of away. J. Chavez H.Toscano TIME OF ADJOUR T: 10:10 P.M. C TY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-C67. NEM ORDINANCE NO. 2005-07. 08/01/05 PAGE FIVE