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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 16, 2006 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2006 — 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 Ceremonial The City Council presented a proclamation to Mr. Tim Hooten of Azusa Pacific University in Proc to T. honor of his departure from APU. Hooten Azusa Police Officer Robert Landeros presented an American Flag flown one day in Iraq, and Presentations also Medallion to the City in appreciation of its support to him and the United States of To City from America's efforts In the war. The City Council and members of the Veterans Committee, R. Landeros Jesse and Laura Butanda, presented Robert Landeros with a Certificate of Welcome Home and Certificates and the banner that hung on Azusa Avenue in his name. Mr. Landeros presented Chief presented Garcia with a Challenge Coin in thanks of his support and Chief Garcia presented Robert Landeros with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service to the Country. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:46 p.m. to discuss the following: REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Property Address: 802 North San Gabriel Ave., Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiations Negotiating Parties: Lyle A. and Mary A. Morltz, Trustees 802 N. San Hagop K. and Christine M. I(ouyoumdjian Gabriel Moritz Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Hagop & Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment l(ouyoumdjian REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Property Address: 809 North Azusa Ave., Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiations Negotiating Parties: Conrad Diaz Jr. 809 N. Azusa Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Diaz Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Property Address: 110- 190 West Ninth Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiations 'Negotiating Parties: Weiss Family Limited Partnership 110-190 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person W. 91" St. Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment Weiss Family CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/Labor Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiators Organizations/Employee: EXECUTIVE and APMA The City Council reconvened at 7:38 p.m. City Attorney Randolph advised that there no Reconvened reportable action taken in Closed Session and that Mayor Chagnon abstained from the three City Attorney real property negotiations items due to a Conflict of Interest. Comments Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order INVOCATION - Pastor Westbrooks of Faith Temple of God In Christ Church invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCiLMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Randolph, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Garcia, Director of Utilities Hsu, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, I Economic Development Director Coleman, Director of Human Resources Hanson, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Library Director Tovar, Rosedale Project Manager Bruckner, Public Information Officer Quiroz, City Cleric Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part Mr. Mike Lee spoke about the great time he had at the Golden Days events; urged all to M. Lee register to vote in time for the November election, expressed congratulations to City of Comments Glendora on Measure A, and expressed appreciation to Joe Rocha for all that he does. Mr. Fred Raab asked questions regarding Block 36, plans for the south side of Foothill F. Raab Boulevard and it's availability to the public, status of Redevelopment buildings, negotiations comments with Ranch Market, suggestions and comments for video tapping meetings and Mayor Redevelopment purpose. Mayor Chagnon responded stating that Lowe Is working on Block Response 36, Watt is working on the northern section of Azusa, It's a process, all is conceptual and there Is a need to go through a whole series of public hearings, public comment, staff review, CEQA requirements, etc. She requested that Staff respond at next meeting for the remainder of the questions. Ms. Nicole Shahenian of Congresswoman Hilda Solis office invited all to attend the Lilian Keil N. Shahenian Post Office Dedication on October 28, 2006 at 10 a.m. in Covina, at Rimsdale Post Office Comments Branch at 545 N. Rimsdale. She stated Captain Lilian Keil was the most decorated female member of the U.S. Military, a Flight Nurse, U.S. Army during WWII and the Korean War. Ms. Lee Ann Polarek of Azusa Girls Scouts, addressed Council with Troop 912 and her son L. Polarelc from Cub Scout Pack 463, stating that they are at the meeting to observe it and it's Comments leadership skills and how it has paved the way for its future. She stated that they will be working on a project to clean up areas of Azusa in the future. The Scouts Introduced themselves to Council and audience. Ms. Lorraine Somes, Chairperson of Azusa Golden Days expressed thanks to everyone for L. Somes coming out for the celebration. She stated that the Grand Marshal, Real Cowboys expressed Comments appreciation of the friendliness of the people of the City of Azusa. She gave special thanks to Azusa Recreation Staff and Azusa Police Department. She advised October 13, 2007 is the next parade date and encouraged all to submit their Ideas for theme for the event. Mr. Jorge Rosales advised that he has questions on Redevelopment process in Azusa; J . Rosales announced Agenda and corresponding Items are posted on City's web site, noted he has Comments questions on 12 agenda items and expressed concern that many items on consent should be scheduled as they cannot be addressed within the 5 minute limit. He had major concerns with property related items, stating they are inconsistent, lastly, he requested that written responses to questions he sent via a -mail. Mr. Art Morales invited all to watch the telecast at home, expressed concern regarding the 5 A. Morales minute limit, expressed his opposition to item C-2, presentation of the Archaeological and Comments ' Historical Resources Report for the Rosedale Project, stating that he Is not in agreement on how it Is laid out and that It is wrong. Ms. Carolyn Echeverria of the Gabrielino Tongva Indians provided background information on C. Echeverrla the Tribe; expressed concern of not being able to participate in the published recognition of Comments the artifacts that were discovered at Rosedale, expressed concern regarding the Blessing and notification of events, stated that they created a plaque to be mounted on a boulder at a park in Rosedale; that she has been working with Project Manager Bruckner. Lastly, expressed the need for the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians to be recognized in connection with the Archaeological find. 10/16/O6 PAGE TWO REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Councilmember Carrillo expressed thanks to the Golden Days Committee and stated that he Carrillo had a wonderful time at the events. Comments Councilmember Hardison noted the hard work that goes into Golden Days event and Hardison thanked all associated with it. Comments Councilmember Hanks congratulated everyone associated with putting on Golden Days Hanks event and also to the Sister City Committee on the celebration of its 40"' Anniversary. He Comments advised that on October 4, 2006, the City of South Pasadena reappointed him to the Metro 'Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority which will run until 12/31/07, with a 60 day termination clause. He announced the AB 1234 Ethics Training and thanked the City Attorney for assuring that Council meets Its legal obligation with respect to the open meeting laws. He requested that the City Attorney review practices of all City Boards and Commissions to include minutes, agendas, Interviews with Liaisons of Commissions and evaluate them and see if any practices need to change; which he stated are a matter of Council business. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Florence Trisler. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha thanked Azusa Golden Days and Sister City Committees, announced Rocha that this week end there are free yard sales, he asked for volunteers to help plant trees at Comments Magnolia school south of the 210 on Saturday, October 21". He stated that on Saturday, October 28'h they will be on Crescent Drive trimming pepper trees from Angeleno to Vernon Street. He asked that Council meeting tapes be made available at the Library for check out, he asked for an update for citizens on the Arrow Highway Project, Block 36 and Foothill Shopping Center. Staff responded that they will present one update per Council meeting. Mayor Chagnon thanked all businesses who supported the Taste of the Town, National Chagnon Guard Armory for allowing the use of their facility; she provided a synopsis of each event and Comments thanked all Involved in Golden Days activities. She advised that Staff and four Council Members attended the ICSC Conference in Palm Springs where the City had a booth displaying areas of Azusa in which projects will be developed. She stated that retailers, restaurants, housing developers, banks and lenders also attended and she reminded all that there will be two Gold Line locations in the City and thanked her colleagues and staff for attending the conference. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - Resolutions 2006/07 Fiscal Year Schedule of Fees and Charges. Public Hrg Fees and The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication Charges published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on October 6, 2006. Hrg open City Manager Delach advised of an amendment In Exhibit 5, Recreation page three of three; City Mgr and asked to remove Supplemental Tree Trimming Service In the amount of $89. Comments Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha expressed concern regarding the palm trees on the west side of Rocha Cerritos, north of Gladstone Street, noting a possible safety hazard. City Manager Delach Comments responded stating that staff is in the process of reviewing the situation. Councilmember Hanks requested that the supplement month passes be extended to include Hanks Gold Line passes and City Manager Delach responded stating that they may already be Comments Included, but would look into the matter. Public testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Hrg Clsd carried to close the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha questioned amount for swim fee for children 12 and under 48" from Rocha $.50 to $1.00, staff responded it was a typographical error and would remain $.50. He Add'I questioned the following items, i.e. increases, or funding: cheerleading, pre -registration for comments 5K, picnic shelters funds, junior Olympic Track, New Taxl/Fow Truck Permit, and he provided comments on yard sale permits. Moved by Counciimember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Motion delete carried to approve the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2006/2007, as amended by Tree sys item deleting the Supplemental Tree Service Item. 10/16/06 PAGE THREE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A USER FEE SCHEDULE FOR VARIOUS MUNICIPAL ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES. Moved by Councilmember 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, CARRILLO, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES. Moved by Councilmember 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, CARRILLO, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Rosedale Project Manager Bruckner and Sherri Gust Registered Professional Archaeologist presented the Archaeological and Historical Resources Mitigation Report for the Rosedale Project. They explained the purpose of the recommendation and that the agency agreement still has to be negotiated. Ms. Gust provided a brief presentation regarding the contents of the report. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously carried to establish an Agency Agreement between the City of Azusa and the Fowler Museum, retaining ownership of the collection by the City of Azusa, with all rights of refusal ' regarding the display and/or loaning of the collection to be approved by the City, based on a recommendation by the Cultural and Historic Preservation Commission with notification to the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians via the current Chief. Res. 06-C94 Schedule Fees Various Svs Res. 06-C95 Development Fees R. Bruckner & S. Gust Presentation Archaeological And Historical Resources Rpt Approved The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D- 12 was approved by motion Consent Cal of Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried. Approved 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of October 12, 2006 and the Joint Special Meeting of Min appvd September 11, 2006, were approved as written. 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: E. Wanstrath, and P. Branconier. Items New Appointments: R. Arevalo, Park Maintenance Worker I, and B. Saenz, Police Officer. Flexible Staffing Promotion: R. Gardea, Jr, Street Maintenance Wkr. 111, and E. Cazares, Water Production Operator 111. Reclassification: B. Donnels6n, Information Technology Analyst, S. Cole, Senior Planner, J. Hernandez, Administrative Technician, R. Chavez, Recreation Superintendent - Parks, M. Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor. 3. Resolutions relating to the March 6, 2007 General Municipal Election. ' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 06-C96 CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL Calling&Giving ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007, FOR THE ELECTION OF Notice of CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE Election 3/6/07 OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 06-C97 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO Requesting Co RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A Services GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2007. 3/6/07 Election 4. The City Treasurer's Report as of August 31, 2006, was received and filed. Treas Rpt 10/16/06 PAGE FOUR 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. CALIFORNIA, Res. 06-C98 AUTHORZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING Senior Service_< OF A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS AND AUTORiZING EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS. 6. Final Tract Map No. 54057-8, Rosedale. Approval was given for the following: a. That Final Tract Mal this project complies with the General Plan and is consistent with the approved No. 54057-8 tentative map and any amendments thereto. b. That this project will not violate any Rosedale of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474. 1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Project Act. c. The dedications as offered on the Map are hereby accepted. d. Approves and authorizes City Manager to execute AGREEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS for Tract No. 54057-08 to construct required public Improvements and also accept the attached Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $1,486,000 and Labor and Materials Bond for $743,000 as guaranteed by Arch Insurance Company. e. That pursuant to Section 66436(a)(3)(A)(1-vii) of the Subdivision Map Act, finds that the development of the property, in the manner set forth on the subject division of land, will not unreasonably Interfere with the free and complete exercise of the easements held by Azusa Light & Water, Southern California Edison Company, Monrovia Nursery Company and Azusa Land Partners, LLC and accepts map without the signatures of said easement holders. f. Approve Final Tract Map No. 54057-08, and g. City Clerk is hereby authorized to endorse maps, which embodies the approval of said maps and acceptance of dedications. 7. Approval was given for the addition of the park system restroom remodeling project to Add CIP the 2006-2007 CIP and appropriate $40,000 In Quimby fees to the project. Quimby 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 06-C99 AUTHORIZING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 84, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CLEAN Support Prop WATER, PARKS, RIVERS AND COASTAL BOND ACT OF 2006. 84 9. Approval was given for the addition of two new part time (P/T) police dispatcher positions. The Department currently has two part time dispatcher positions (.500 and .300 FTE) funded at $41,839; these two new positions will increase the Department's compliment of part time dispatchers to four. Moreover, it is requested that each of these two new positions be funded at half time or .500 FTE respectively (i.e., 1040 hours x 2 P/T Dispatchers = 2,080 hours). Approve PT Police Dispatct Positions 10. Supplemental Retirement Plan for International Brotherhood of Electrical PARS Workers (IBEW), was presented as an information item only; no action was IBEW Info required or taken at this time. Only 1 t . Approval was given to award a contract to Copp Contracting, inc. for the 41" Year PMP "Pavement Management Plan —Year #4 in the amount of $2,100,460. Copp Contract 12. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 06-C100 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None Spec Call Item: I None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:09 P.M. CRA convened THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 10:10 P.M. Cncl rcnvnd Mayor Chagnon returned to the Council dais and It was moved by Councilmember Hardison, Adjourn In seconded by Mayor Chagnon and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting In memory of Memory of Florence Trisler. F. Trisler TIME F ADJOU MENT: 10:11 P.M. CITY CLERK ' NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-C101. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2006-012 10/16/06 PAGE FIVE