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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 4, 2006 - CC1 CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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 Certificates of Recognition for Ms. Karen Clear, who placed I st & Cert of Recog best of show for her beaded lavender bouquet, and to Ms. Cindy Seffer who placed Ist for Winners LA her lemon cake and 1 st and best in division for her coffee cake, at the LA County Fair. Co Fair The City Council presented a Certificate of Recognition to Matt "Howey" Hoenshell, a Cert of Recog student at Azusa Pacific University, for his actions as a "Good Samaritan". M. Hoenshell The City Council and members of the Veteran's Committee presented Certificates of G. Moreno & P Welcome Home to Sergeant Gilbert Rudy Moreno and Sergeant Paul Ramirez. Ramirez Cert Of Welcome CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:54 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec Conf w/legal 54956.9(x)) City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency v. Wayne R. Fletcher, et al. Case No. BC Counsel 352467. CONFERENCE WiTH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec Conf w/legal 54956.9(b)) Counsel i Potential Case The City Council reconvened at 7:36 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no Reconvened reportable action taken In Closed Session. City Attorney Comments Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. Call to Order - was given by Reverend Gilbert Becerril of the Veterans Committee Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Chief of Police Garcia, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Economic Development Director Coleman, Library Director Tovar, City Treasurer Hamilton, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Utilities Hsu, Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, Senior Planner Cole, City Engineer Scott, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL CONTINUED Ceremonial Reverend Gilbert Becerril and the Veterans Committee presented a plaque to honor E. Chavez Assemblyman Ed Chavez for his years of service to the communities and his support to the Honored Veterans. Item of An item of subsequent need arose after the posting of the Agenda and it was moved by subsequent Councllmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to need C-10 add to the Consent Calendar as item C-iQ, the preparation of a proclamation for retiring Police Officer George Brown. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part Reverend Gilbert Becerril, a resident and member of the Azusa Veterans Committee provided G. Becerril an update on the candy and goodies received Saturday at the VFW to send to American Comments Soldiers in Iraq. He noted that several schools and local organizations participated in the event and 544 lbs of candy were collected and 12 to 14 boxes were sent off. He advised that there was a need for silly string by the soldiers and that would be their next venture. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha added that donations were received from other organization such as Civltans and Lee school, and that monetary donations were received as well as toiletries from residents of Glendora.. Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council expressed his opinion regarding cards and letters received M. Lee from various Council members as well as his thoughts regarding former Council actions; he Comments talked about Veterans Day celebration and who he was endorsing at the next Council Election. Ms. Peggy Martinez of Downtown Business Association announced that the Miss Azusa, P. Martinez Miss Outstanding Teen Pageants will be held on March 17, 2007, at the Citrus College Comments Performing Acts Center. She advised that the deadline for applicants is December 201h and age groups consist of 13-17 years for Miss Outstanding Teen, and 17-23 years for Miss Azusa applicants. She asked that volunteers call (626) 812-5818, for further information. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council wishing a good evening to everyone and at home, he A. Morales ' thanked Ed Chavez for always being there for Azusa, and he expressed thanks to City Comments Manager Delach for making sure the drinking fountain at Slauson park was repaired. He expressed his opinion regarding the People versus Government and candidates who are running for Council seats. Ms. Stephanie Mills expressed thanks to the Veterans Committee and all who donated items S. Mills relaying the appreciation of her nephew who was a recipient of a package from the City of Comments Azusa; he requested certain items and the volunteers made sure the box contained them. Ms. Barbara Dickerson, Azusa School Board Member announced the successes of the Azusa High School Band who captured t" place at the Golden Days Parade and went on to take Sweepstakes at Chaffy Field Tournament, 2"" place at the Southern California Band and Association Field Show, 2"' place In Band at the at the Roland Field Tournament, 1" place in Band at the Sierra Vista Field Tournament and 1" place in Band at the Mayfield Field Tournament. At the California School Board Association, Azusa Hodge School received the Golden Bell Award for a Professional Development Program they have in conjunction with Azusa Pacific University. Ms. Sereyna Avila of America's Christian Credit Union thanked the community for welcoming them to the City on the corner of Citrus and Alosta, and announced that they will be hosting a Snow Day, on Saturday, December 16' from 1-3 p.m. on Route 66 in Glendora home office. She stated that their business consists of wireless internet, free hot spot for the internet, and a cooler stocked with coke a cola, water and soda. Mrs. Jennie Avila addressed Council on behalf of the Historical Society regarding the needs of the Azusa Museum which is located in back of City Hall in Veterans Park. She stated that they have sent notes to the City regarding the needs they have at the museum, i.e. landscape, broken door, palm tree in the front drops the dates on the side walk, and termites. She extended an invitation to all participants in the Miss Azusa/Miss Outstanding Teen Pageant to visit the Citrus College cosmetology department where they can receive free hair do and manicure. B. Dickerson Comments S. Avila Comments J. Avila Comments City Manager Delach advised that there will be an update on the issues relating to the Update 12/18 Museum at the December 18th City Council meeting. 12/04/06 PAGE TWO 1 Ll Mr. Jorge Rosales wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. He announced that the Azusa Citizens Committee For Code Compliance had Its final meeting last Thursday, completing Its recommendation regarding temporary signs, RV parking and storage Issues, miscellaneous parking requirements In residential neighborhoods, tents, canopies and temporary structures in residential neighborhoods. He stated that the committee did not address commercial vehicles. He stated that he was In attendance at the VFW and touched by the kids and volunteers spreading the candy to be sent to soldiers In Iraq, He praised the City Treasurer on the format of the City Treasurer's report, noting that it is transparent which informs easily how monies are invested, etc. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Mr. Miles Rosedale of Monrovia Nursery announced the recipients of the Canyon City Foundation Grants for 2006 as follows: APU School of Nursing — Susan Smith and Julie Pretzel, APU Azusa Calculates — Judy Hutchinson and Kristin Gorolla, City Library and AVSD, Homework House — Abigail Gain and Kerry Freeman, Azusa Library — Albert Tovar, Canyon Institute — Suzanne Avila, Rick Thomas and Jane Beasley, APU — History of the Women's Club — Brian Lampkin, Rotary Club Harry Heflin — HRC for a Leadership Conference. Mayor Chagnon congratulated all and thanked Board Members; she reminded all that this was part of the Rosedale Development Agreement to give back to the community. J. Rosales comments Rpts/Updates Canyon City Foundation Grant for 2006 Mr. Darren Near Golf Coach at Azusa High School presented highlights of and introduced D. Near, Coaci Lizette Salas, CIF Champion in Golf. She Is the first woman to win such a title from Azusa Lizette Salas High School and has been awarded a full scholarship to USC. Golf Champion Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Proclamation carried to direct staff to prepare a proclamation to Lizette Salas to be presented at the L. Salas Council Meeting of December 18, 2006. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously Cert of Apprec carried to direct staff to prepare a Certificate of Appreciation for the Knights of Columbus for Knights of Annual Recognition Luncheon for Police Personnel and Fire Fighters; it will be presented at Columbus the December 13, 2006, luncheon. Economic Development Director Coleman presented a Status Report on Northeast corner of Update Arrow and Azusa, providing a detailed history of the proposed project. He stated that City Arrow Hwy and County, Supervisor Molina's office have decided to jointly prepare a RFP which was ✓3, Azusa released on June 19`, and to date have received four proposals. Based on staff's evaluation of these proposals, the developers were seeking significant financial assistant from the Redevelopment Agency. At this point it may be necessary to reject all proposals which were received and to issue a new joint City/County RFP for the proposed project. Director of Utilities provided an Update on the Water Treatment Plant Bonding, stating that Update the City Council and Utility Board Members have approved not to exceed 55 million dollar Water Bonds, and the City of Azusa and the Azusa Public Financing Authority will be Issuing the Treatment Bonds; they received the Official Statement today. The Bonds will be marketed by next Plant Bonds Tuesday and the Mayor and City Manager will be signing the documents on December 18'h. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mary Chacon, Rocha Alice Duran and Amelia Ramos. He invited all to the Saint Frances of Rome Centennial Comments Breakfast to be held on Sunday, December I Uh, from 7:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. Councilmember Hanks wished everyone a Merry Christmas and commented that the he Hanks looks forward to the new Water Plant to treat all of our sources of water and use them. Comments Councilmember Hardison talked about the comments made by crusaders for certain Hardison candidates and comments made by proposed Rosedale parks; he advised that people Comments should direct question to candidates. He also thanked Mr. Gilbert Becerrill for everything he done for Azusa and that he is a great guy. Councilmember Carrillo thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for the Winter Fest Carrillo and Tree Lighting Ceremony, and all the groups who came out and helped. He also noted Comments that the new Water Treatment Plant will be a great asset to the City as well as the electricity market, stating that we have a great system and thank City Staff for that. Mayor Chagnon thanked all for coming to the Tree Lighting Ceremony, gave thanks to City Chagnon Staff and wished all a safe and healthy Holiday Season. Comments 12/04/06 PAGE THREE SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT TO CONVENE JOINTLY TO Cncl/CRA CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: convene jntly IOINT PUBLIC HEARING — FOOTHILL CENTER MIXED-USE joint Pub Hrg Foothill Cente The Mayor/Chairperson declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary read the Hrg open affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 23, 2006. Economic Development Director Coleman stated that the Item Is the proposed revitalization of the Foothill Shopping Center. He formally gave thanks to Susan Cole, Larry Onaga, Mike Scott, Roseanna jara, Robert Person and Fran Delach for all their assistance with this project. He noted the following consultants in attendance this evening: EDAW, the Environmental Consultants, Mike Bates of the Mobility Group, the Traffic Engineer, and Mike Scott, the City Engineer. Senior Planner Cole addressed the Public Hearing stating that the Foothill Shopping Center was built in the 1950's and in 2003; it became a part of the Redevelopment Project Area. The proposed project is a mixed-use project combining both residential and commercial components, and there are Development and Owner Participation Agreements. There is a Tentative Tract Map which will sub -divide the existing 3 commercial parcels Into 11 commercial parcels, one roadway and 102 condominium units. The Zoning ordinance is an amendment to establish the Foothill Overlay Zone which will allow alternate development standards for the location. The Design Review of the commercial component of the project Is completed as well as the Minor Use Application to sell alcoholic beverages at one of the new tenant sites, which is earmarked for market use. There is also a design review for the residential component of the project. The project began with an initial study which was conducted by EDAW which Included a Traffic Study, an Environmental Site Assessment, Noise Study and Air Quality Study. Based on the Initial study, it was determined that the project could have potentially significant Impacts on aesthetics, air quality, hazards & hazardous materials and noise unless those Impacts were mitigated. It was determined that the mitigation measures presented tonight would satisfy that criteria; Condition of Approval 44 a -o, are those mitigation measures. The Development and Owner Participation Agreements were approved through a MOU in 2005 and have the following Deal Points: Construction of the Fenimore extension, Local Sales Tax Generation, Residential Leasing Restrictions and Special provision to provide preview marketing to the City of Azusa employees' police officers, firefighters, and Azusa Unified School District teachers. Other deal points Included a Public Art Component, a requirement to complete the retail portion in a timely manner, prohibited and restricted land uses that are Included In the Development Agreement and a requirement that Citrus Pad 1 must be developed as a full service restaurant. The Tentative Tract Map shows the Fenimore extension connecting Alosta Avenue south to Haltern. The northern section of the Fenimore extension Is proposed to be 30 feet wide with no parking on either side; the southern section of the Fenimore extension Is 36 feet wide with parking on either side. The tract map shows a pedestrian plaza that links the new buildings A & B, and funnels patrons towards the theater. There are commercial components that are not allowed to be demolished due to leasing restrictions. The new standards that the developer is requesting will meet the development code with the exception of the overlay components. The overlay components allow the large existing monument signs, it allows the developer some flexibility with the parking area, and the residential components do meet the development standards. The commercial design review shows an Improvement in the exterior of the center. A sidewalk will be constructed' along Alosta Avenue to provide pedestrian access both to Citrus Avenue and to the center. The city will be constructing the new sidewalk which will be overseen by the City Engineering Department and may require removal existing trees along Alosta; they are working to develop a design that can retain as many trees as possible. The Minor Use Permit is applied for building which will be constructed for market use, the conditions of approval number 29 link the Minor Use Permit only to a market use; it constrains the hours of operation as well as the display area for alcoholic beverages. The Residential Design Review is for the 102 commercial condominiums units in the southwest corner of the project site, there are three different designs, and a 45 foot set back, which will help as a buffer. The revised conditions of approval are presented and have been agreed to by the Azusa Light and Water and the Developer, and a list of Council comments which staff received today. 12/04/06 PAGE FOUR B. Coleman Comments S. Cole Presentation Of the Item 1 Mr. Michael Bates of the Mobility Group addressed the Hearing stating that the traffic study M. Bates Included the proposed Fennimore extension and the intersection at Alosta and concluded Mobility Groi that there would be no significant impacts at that location or on the project as a whole; Comments there are ten access points in the project which are very well spread out and the majority of the parking is on the east side of the Fenimore extension and driveway and people will tend to use other driveways other than Fenimore; and the traffic that will use the Fennimore extension will probably be residents, which are the lowest generating trips. Mr. Andy Trachman, of Trachman indevco, addressed the Hearing presenting a history of the A. Trachman project area as well as the proposed project site plan in detail. Mr. Alfred Lafay of Watt A. Lafay Communities, addressed the Hearing presenting the residential aspect of the project which Comments consists of 102 units. Discussion was held; the following are clarifying questions from Councilmembers: access points in the project, haul route for demolition matter — no hauling will be on Fenimore Avenue, view of roof top units, the movie theater will remain open during construction, traffic around Fenimore was Included in traffic study and they were all done when APU and schools were In session. It was noted that there were a very small amount of violators with regard to left hand turns, security issues were discussed especially with regard to the south parking area, the entire north side gated to be for homeowners only, Fenimore extension — homeowners request that it remain open and become a city street, typographical errors were pointed out in the initial study on page 16 and it was reiterated that there would be a full service sit down restaurant in the project. Mr. Alan Lasater addressed the Hearing stating that he has an issue with the 9 foot wall being backed up against his wall. This may create varmints and trash, and he will have to pay to tear down his wall. This would block day light until 1 1 a.m., and the three stories will probably end up behind his home. He commended the commercial development of the project, but stated that once Rosedale homes are developed traffic could become a problem; he also cited other possible problems. Discussion A. Lasater Comments Mr. Bart Luce voiced his support for the Foothill Shopping and thanked the developers for B. Luce all the meetings held; he thanked Assistant City Manager Robert Person stating that he is Comments pleased with the plans and can hardly wait for the project. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed the Hearing stating that he welcomes the Foothill Center, he J. Rosales commended the developers for a job well done and especially for making every effort for Comments the 45 foot setback, the Fennimore extension, and the sidewalk on Alosta. He addressed the Issue of traffic at Fennimore, intersection at Fennimore and Alosta, he disagrees with the Mobility Group stating that he has seen cars make left turns where there are breaks in the mediums, also the Fennimore and Haltern entrances, he encourages Council to look at the one coming off 5th street, as It only leads to Taco Bell and is an odd intersection. The distance is probably no more than 100 feet. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the Hearing stating she is in support of the project. She P. Martinez suggested that a projected date of completion be provided and that the developers should Comments be given Incentives to complete faster and penalized for lateness. She asked about the possibility of a market and its square footage. Ms. Andrea Cruz asked if the Redevelopment Agency will receive tax Increment from the A. Cruz project, if the square footage has been increased and if the 99 cents store will remain open. Comments Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councllmember Hardison and unanimously Hrg Closed carried to close the Public Hearing. Discussion was held between Councilmembers/Board Members and staff responding to Discussion questions asked during public comment; answers included the following: Tax Increment will Responses go to the Redevelopment Agency, square footage will decrease but the developer has To Questions offered a sales tax in lieu payment for the theater site which equates to about $40,000 In cash to the General Fund on an annual basis, all existing tenants will remain open during construction, i.e. Ross, CVS, 99 Cent Store. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the walls abutting approximately eighteen properties and developers advised that they would try and work something out, but it would have to be with all property owners. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the Fenimore extension which City Engineer Scott advised would be channeled and also advised that they would be able to save approximately 20 trees along Alosta and put in a sidewalk. 12/04/06 PAGE FIVE Staff responded to clarifying question regarding agreement incentives, and exhibit C-2, Staff response future potential buildings. City Attorney Carvalho responded to questions of Council stating that she will be adding a City Attorney new section entitled Miscellaneous Conditions, and one includes: "all construction traffic Comments shall be prohibited from using Fenimore Avenue prior to beginning demolition or removal of demolition debris from the site, developer permitee shall obtain the City Engineer's approval of the traffic routes to be used by vehicles hauling the construction debris". Discussion was held regarding screening roof top elements and existing buildings having Discussion their own conditions. Also discussed were the neighboring walls and possible solutions. City Screening roof Attorney Carvalho advised of the following language: "The Developer permitee shall meet in & retaining wa good faith with all the properly owners that abut the proposed retaining walls and explore remedies to address the existing walls and the proposed retaining wall. If the Developer permitee cannot reach agreement with each of the property owners, it shall submit a written report to Councilmembers for review". Mayor/Chairperson Chagnon noted that a time period needed to be inserted in the CC8.R's on page four, as opposed to overnight. Additional discussion was held regarding the channeling off Fenimore and security fencing. The Developer advised that they could look at something to make it a safer environment in the area of the main entrance of the community; south parking area. Mayor/Chairperson Chagnon advised that wording should be "the general direction for security fencing for Ingress/egress that aesthetically acceptable and meets the City's design standards" could be Inserted; it was consensus of the Councilmembers/Directors to do so. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 06 -CI 12 A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE FOOTHILL CENTER MIXED USE PROJECT, Mitigated Neg LOCATED AT THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF ALOSTA AVENUE AND CITRUS AVENUE. Dec Foothill Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha to waive further Center Mixed Use Project reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Res. 06-1148 CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE Appvg FOOTHILL CENTER MIXED USE PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF Mitigated ALOSTA AVENUE AND CITRUS AVENUE. Negative Dec Moved by Director Carrillo, seconded by Director Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 06-C1 13 THE USE OF TAX INCREMENT FUNDS BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Appvg Tax AZUSA FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Increment SECTION 33445 AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS REGARDING SUCH USE OF TAX Funds INCREMENT FUNDS. CRA Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: 12/04/06 PAGE SIX HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NONE NONE Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMETN AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, THE CITY OF AZUSA AND JAR UNIVERSITY COMMONS, LLC, FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Moved by Director Hardison, seconded by Director. Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha offered an Ordinance entitled: Res. 06-1149 Appvg Statuto Development Agreement & Owner Participation Agreement AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING I"Rdg Ord AND APPROVING A STATUTORY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND OWNER PARTICIPATION Appvg Dev AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND JAR- UNIVERSITY COMMONS, Agmt &OPA LLC. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to waive further reading and Introduce the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING I" Rdg Ord AND APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT Zone Amend AMENDMENT ZCA-222 AND ZONE CHANGE Z-2006-01 FOR THE FOOTHILL CENTER Dev Code Text MIXED USE PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALOSTA AVENUE AND Amend for CITRUS AVENUE Foothill Center Moved by Councllmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res -06-C114 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 68355 FOR THE FOOTHILL CENTER MIXED USE PROJECT, LOCATED Appvg AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALOSTA AVENUE AND CITRUS AVENUE. Tentative Tract Map Moved by Councllmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo to waive further 68355 reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 06-C1 15 'DESIGN REVIEW DR -2006-02 (COMMERCIAL COMPONENT) FOR THE FOOTHILL CENTER Appvg Design MIXED USE PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALOSTA AVENUE AND Review CITRUS AVENUE. Commercial Component Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Mayor Chagnon to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 12/04/06 PAGE SEVEN 1 Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 06-C1 16 DESIGN REVIEW DR -2006-103 (RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT) FOR THE FOOTHILL CENTER Appvg Design MIXED USE PROJECT LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALOSTA AVENUE AND Review CITRUS AVENUE. Residential Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councllmember Hanks to waive further Component reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 06 -Cl 17 MINOR USE PERMIT MUP-2006-27 FOR BUILDING "C" OF THE COMMERCIAL Appvg Minor COMPONENT OF THE FOOTHILL CENTER MIXED USE PROJECT, LOCATED AT THE Use Permit SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALOSTA AVENUE AND CITRUS AVENUE. Building "C" Commercial Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Chagnon to waive further reading Component and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councllmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Chagnon and unanimously carried Amendments that the givers amend and incorporate the attachment of the Foothill Center Mixed -Use Approved Project Mitigated Negative Declaration as amended and along with the additional recommendations read into the record articulated by the City Attorney. Councilmembers congratulated the Developers Andy and Emit of Trachman Indevco, and Congrats thanked all who contributed to the project. Mayor Chagnon stepped down from the Council dais and abstained from the following: Chagnon Abstn Moved by Councilmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem/Vice Chairperson Item E-1, Rocha and unanimously* carried that item E-1, Authority To Issue Tax Allocation Bonds And brought Retain Financial Consultant, be brought forward for handling immediately following the Joint forward Public Hearing. 10INT PUBLIC HEARiING - Joint Pub Hrg . Appropriation Amendments Economic Development Director Coleman addressed the Joint Public Hearing stating that the B. Coleman matter is a loan advance from the City to the Redevelopment Agency relating to various Comments property acquisitions which have been previously approved, the properties are 110- 190 West 9" Street, 809 N. Azusa Avenue and 800-802 N. San Gabriel Avenue, and that the source of the funding is an interest-bearing loan from the City's General Fund and the Rosedale Fund. He stated that it's the 7% rate of interest and the loan amount will be $10,218,000, and it will be payable from the Redevelopment Agency Bond proceeds which Is presented later in the meeting. Ms. Andrea Cruz addressed the Joint Public Hearing stating that the Redevelopment Agency A. Cruz will be receiving Tax increment from the Foothill Center and they are 57 Million dollars In Comments debt. The new developer has deep pocket and asked If the properties are going to be given to the developer or are they going to purchase them from the Redevelopment Agency. She listed many Redevelopment properties stating that most of them have been Fagade Treatment and not redeveloped. 12/04/06 PAGE EIGHT Mr. Jorge Rosales stated that he attended a meeting which noted there was ten million dollars In reserve in the General Fund Reserves, plus three million dollars from the Rosedale Reserves; he expressed concern regarding the possible depletion of the Reserve Fund, he asked where the money was coming from, and what is being depleted. He asked what the Rosedale Funds were earmarked for, and what about an emergency. He stated that there are three properties involved for purchase, not for relocation cost; requesting clarification. Chief Financial Officer Krelmeier responded to questions posed stating that there are 1.7 million dollars in Highway 39 Fund, 1 million in the Vehicle Fund, 1 million in Liability and all could be used as emergency; Light and Water also has reserves. Further he looks at it as a short term Investment for six months; they will issue Redevelopment Bonds and pay themselves back and that there was adequate property tax increment to Issue up to fifteen million dollars In bonds. J. Rosales Comments A. Krelmeier Comments Moved by Councilmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Councilmember/Director Carrillo and Hrg Clsd unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. Director Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING A Res. 06-050 LOAN FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT Requesting PROJECT AREA. Loan from Cit, Moved by Director Hardison, seconded by Director Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: CHAGNON ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING LOANS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. 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, ROCHA, HANKS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Counciimember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 PURSUANT TO SECTION 1-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE 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, ROCHA, HANKS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/07 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE 12/04/06 PAGE NINE Res. 06-C 118 Authorizing Loans to CRA Res. 06 -Cl 19 Approving Appropriation Amendments Res. 06-1151 Approving Appropriation Amendments Moved by Director Carrillo, seconded by Director Hardison to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency: AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: CHAGNON ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE TAX ALLOCATION BONDS AND RETAIN FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Economic Development Director Coleman addressed the issue stating that the reason for this item is to repay the loans; he recommended that C.M. de Crinis ✓i Co. be approved to provide financial advisory serviced for the proposed tax allocation bond issuance. Moved by Councilmember/Director Hardison, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hanks and unanimously carried to authorize staff to initiate the process for the Issuance of tax allocation bonds, waive the formal Request for Qualifications process, and authorize the Executive Director to execute the attached professional services agreement with C.M. de Crinis & Co., Inc., to provide financial advisory services for the proposed tax allocation bond Issuance. Tax Bonds & Consultant B. Coleman Comments Issue Tax Allocation Bonds 8. Consultant C.M. de Crinis &Co., Inc. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO RECESSED AT 11:14 P.M. AND THE CITY CRA Recess COUNCIL CONTINUED. Cncl Continue Mayor Chagnon returned to the Council dais and participated in the remainder of the City Chagnon Council meeting. returned to dai The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D- 10 was approved by motion Consent Cal of Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously carried. Approved 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of November 20, 2006, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: B. Bommarito, E. Harris, and S. Abou- Items Taleb. New Appointments: B. Hale, Community Improvement Inspector, R. Chivas, Police Officer Trainee and B. Parra, Police Officer Trainee. 3. The City Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2006, was received and filed. City Treas 4. Approval was given for the purchase of a Minolta Bizhub 600 Digital copier. Pur copier 5. Approval was given for the upgrade of the Omega Group Crime View system with Crime View funding provided by the reimbursable State of California Justice assistance Grant QAG). System 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ORDERING THE Res. 06-C120 SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF THAT CERTAIN SEWER EASEMENT Vacation DESCRIBED IN INSTRUMENT NO. 85-1108081 ON SEPTEMBER 24, 1985 AND Sewer MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT. Easement 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WAIVING FORMAL Res. 06-C121 SEALED BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR Purchase AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $54,257.10 FOR THREE VEHICLES FOR POLICE USE Police vehicles 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE Res. 06-C122 ' MASTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (MCA) BY AND BETWEEN THE METRO GOLD Approving MCA LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF AZUSA 9. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 06-C123 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. 10. Approval was given for the preparation of a proclamation for retiring Police Officer Proc G. Brown George Brown to be presented at the Police Department Christmas party. Retiring Police Officer 12/04/06 PAGE TEN 1 SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. Spec Call Iten None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 11:15 P.M. CRA convener THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT: 11:17 P.M. Cncl rcnvnd City Manager Delach announced that the Development Agreement for Block 36, which was City Mgr scheduled as a Public Hearing for December 18, 2006, is not going to be held; and will be Comments re -scheduled for the meeting of January 16, 2007. (Notice was placed in the paper Block 36 regarding the cancellation of the Public Hearing). Dev Agmt It was consensus of Councilmember to adjourn In memory of Mary Chacon, Amelia Ramos, and Alice Duran. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:18 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-C124. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2006-012 12/04/06 PAGE ELEVEN Adjourn in Memory of M.Chacon, A. Ramos, ar A. Duran