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' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 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 6:50 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6). Labor
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiations
Organizations/Employee: ACEA, APMA, AMMA, APOA, CAPP, IBEW, LABORERS, EXECUTIVE.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION AND WORKERS Anticipated
COMPENSATION CLAIM — DAVIS — (Gov. Sec. 54956.9 (b)1 Litigation
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. Reconvened
Attorney Martinez, announced that Council heard a presentation by the union negotiators and Atty Martinez
provided them with additional direction. Regarding the Anticipated litigation and workers Report Closed
compensation claim, regarding Police Chief Mr. King Davis, a 4-0 vote was taken, with Session
Councilmember Carrillo absent, to ratify a settlement agreement concerning the claims filed by
Mr. Davis. The agreement provides with a voluntary separation and retirement from City Services
by Mr. Davis and does not include monetary settlement.
Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order
INVOCATION Reverend Leroy of the First Assembly of God Church. Invocation
ROLL CALL Roll Call
Carrillo Absent
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Economic and
Community Development Director Coleman, Acting Police Chief Garcia, Community
'Improvement Manager Rudisel, Public Information Officer Quiroz, City Clerk Mendoza, Acting
Deputy City Clerk Hernandez.
Public Part
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed the meeting thanking all those who voted in the past November S. Mills re. 11/8
8, Special Election and expressed her concern regarding the School Board of Trustees being Spec Election
divided into four districts in Azusa. She suggested having one person representing the entire City
School District not four.
Ms. Sharon Lewis, Vice President for the Azusa Sister City Committee, addressed council S. Lewis, re
expressing her concern regarding the fireworks ordinance, specifically the 10% assessment on fireworks
gross income that is being proposed. She stated that this additional assessment will be on top of
other charges that non-profit organizations already pay to the city and county; these
organizations work hard to comply with all city regulations to sell safe and sane fireworks.
Further, she expressed her disappointment of the City for not notifying these organizations of
their proposed charges.
Discussion was held between council and Ms. Lewis regarding the proposed fireworks Discuss
ordinance. Council directed staff to finalize the draft and bring to council for discussion and Fireworks
consideration of first reading at the meeting of December 19.
'Mr. Mike Lee thanked all whom voted in the past Special Election of November 8, and M. Lee
congratulated Ms. Dickerson for being elected to the School Board, and for her plans to improve comments
the schools. He further discussed the poor lightinq on Azusa Ave. He commended
Councilmember Rocha for the Veterans Celebration, and thanked Economic Development
Director Coleman for making the effort to bring the Home Kitchen Restaurant to Azusa.
Ms. Barbara Dickerson thanked all who voted in the past Special Election of November 8, and B. Dickerson re
gave a brief summary of the projects that are currently being proposed to improve schools; one school board
of these projects Is the Azusa Unified Seven Fabulous Facts. She congratulated students Lizet projects
Salas for excelling In golf and participating in the junior Golf Association, and Ashley Shelvey who
was named a commended scholar by the National Merit Scholar Program; this places her on the
top 5% of test takers on the SAT (State Assessment Test). She stated that Center Middle school
has been named a demonstration site for AVIT (Advancement Via Individualize Determination),
and there are only 30 in the State of California. She invited residents to volunteer in their
schools; Valeydale is currently looking for volunteers to help with the year book and help on field
trips.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the meeting regarding lighting In the city and suggested a better A. Morales
lighting system be placed at the darker intersections. He thanked Councilmembers Rocha and Comments
Hanks for supporting issues on fireworks expressed his concerns of the wording of the fireworks
ordinance. Due to the amount of money involved, he requested an explanation on item C-2
regarding the purchase of the Riparian Habitat. He wished all a happy Thanksgiving.
REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF
Rpts/Udates
Councilmember Rocha announced the Winter Fiesta Festival Holiday Boutique on Sunday J. Rocha
December 4 at 10:00 a.m. and the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, at 6:00 p.m., both comments
to be held in front of City Hall. He wished all a happy Thanksgiving and encouraged everyone to
pray for all those who are currently In the service. He explained that it is customary of council to
give certificates to all those who are currently serving, or have come back from the service, and
requested that the Mayor read one of the certificates. He thanked the City Manager, Mayor and
all who helped serve at the Thanksgiving dinner served to the war veterans last Saturday. He
thanked Mr. Lee for donating a $100.00 certificate from a local book store to be presented to
one of Azusa schools to purchase books.
Councilmember Hanks wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Chagnon announced the recently held ground breaking ceremony at the corner of Foothill
&Azusa where a Starbucks Coffee, UPS Office, Cingular Phone and Subway will be opened. The
next ground breaking ceremony will be held in December 12, at the Talley Building site where
the IL Forno restaurant will be opened. She announced that schools, the City and volunteers are
partnering to collect food for the food bank; drop off sites are at the Schools, City Hall and
Library; donations will be taken to Saint Francis of Rome food bank for distribution to the needy.
She requested council to consider reviewing the open space ordinance with regards to building
next to the hillside to make sure that no open land is lost. It was agreed by council to direct staff
to prepare a report for council for review, and Councilmember Hanks volunteered to review
which hillside lands would be available for development. She wished all a happy Thanksgiving.
City Manager Delach announced that due to the retirement of Chief of Police King Davis, Acting
Police Chief Bob Garcia will be promoted to Interim Police Chief. Following up on a request from
a resident, the old train station is being preserved by the MTA (Metropolitan Transit Authority)
and will be kept as a historical building. The ground breaking ceremony for the Talley Building
will be held on December 12 at 5:00 p.m.
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K. Hanks
D. Chagnon
comments
F. Delach
comments
Economic and Community Development Director Coleman addressed the meeting and B. Coleman
Introduced Niemann Properties, Inc. who gave a presentation of a Development Proposal for Block 36
Block 36, South East Corner of Azusa Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. This is the first of several
presentations by various developers and will eventually lead to an Exclusive Negotiation
Agreement.
A thorough presentation was given by Nieman Properties, Inc. regarding the Development Nieman Prop
Proposal of Block 36. This presentation included a slide show of their proposal, which included presentation
different mixed uses such as; space between buildings, design of streets, space for vehicle use, a Block 36
variety of different building styles, housing around main streets and above stores, and parking development
techniques. This proposal is the new living style now being built in many urban areas.
'Question answer session was conducted among Council and Nieman Properties, which Question
consisted of the parking and parking structures, and types of retail uses. Nieman Property answer session
further anticipated that this project could take three years from this date to have it on line and Cncl & Nieman
occupied.
Sched Items
Mayor Pro -tem Hardison offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Reso 05-100
UPHOLDING THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, NUISANCE DETERMINATION AND ABATEMENT ORDER appeal 710 S.
OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 710 S. AZUSA Azusa
AVENUE (ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 8621-024-012)
Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
Assistant City Manager Person addressed the item and explained that staff applied and received
grant funds for the purchase of riparian habitat. The city purchased a small parcel, but the larger
parcel (EI Encanto) was not purchased due to the maintenance and relocation obligations being
Imposed. Since this grant can only be used for Its Intended purposes, and the rest of the
property was not purchased, the granting agencies, (SRA) State Resources Agency and (SCRMC)
San Gabriel River and Mountains Conservancy, are requesting that the City reassign the
remaining funds in order to allow another entity to purchase the property.
Councilmember Rocha offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, RETURNING FOUR MILLION
FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX DOLLARS ($4,592,466)
IN GRANTED FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING PROPERTY RIPARIAN HABITAT.
Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hanks to waive further reading
and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
R. Person Grant
reassignment
Reso O5 -C101
return grant
funds
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7 was approved by motion of Consent Cal
Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Hardison and unanimously carried, with the Appd D-6
exception of item D-6, which was considered under the Special Call Portion of the Agenda. Spec call
1. The Minutes of the regular meeting November 7, 2005, the adjourned meeting of November Min approved
5, and the special meetings of November 4, and 14, 2005 were approved as written.
2. Councilmember Rocha offered the following Resolutions:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF AZUSA APPOINTING ART MORALES Reso O5 -C 102
TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Morales CHC
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING DIANA Reso 05-C103
WILLIAMS TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Williams HRC
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING NANCY Reso 05-CIO4
GIBSON TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. Gibson HRC
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING DEANA Reso 05-C 105
SIMPSON TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. Simpson LC
Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Hardison to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
3. Carl M. Fonoimoana and Marianne Hlava were appointed to the Board of the City of Fonoimona &
Azusa/Monrovia Nursery Co. Foundation. Hlava appt
Monrovia
Found
4. The license agreement between the City of Azusa and the San Gabriel River Water Lic Agmnet
Committee for the purpose of maintaining the bike path adjacent to Highway 39 and any SGRWC bike
improvements constructed thereon was approved. path
5. An agreement for Financial and Accounting Services with Vavrinek, Trine Day & Co. was Vavrinek Fin &
approved, and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement. Acct Svcs
6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
7. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:
Spec CII
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Reso O5 -CI O6
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE warrant
TO BE PAID.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call
Councilmemer Rocha questioned the source of the money for this agreement. City Manager Rocha
Delach explained that this money will be coming the general fund. comments
Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Hardison, to approve the Manning &
proposed contract with the firm of Manning &Marder for organization assessment overview of Marder lawyer
the Azusa Police Department. for PD
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 8:45 P.M. Convene CRA
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:47 Convene City
P.M.
Mayor Chagnon announced that this meeting is being adjourned to November 28, at 6:00 p.m. Chagnon
in the Light and Water Building to conduct the Utility Board Meeting, that it will be followed by a announced
Council adjourned meeting to conduct a Workshop on Block 36. The next scheduled Council future mtgs.
Meeting will be held on December 5, following the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously Adjourn
carried to adjourn
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:49 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-C107.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2005-07.
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