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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 16, 2007 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2007 — 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 Mayor Chagnon abstained from both of the following Closed Session Items due to a Conflict Chagnon of Interest. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha chaired the meeting and solicited comments from the abstained public. Ms. Andrea Cruz asked If staff could identify the buyer with regard to negotiated item at the A. Cruz last meeting and the City owned property at 850 W. Tenth Street. Comments ICity Manager Delach responded stating that that property was not on the agenda tonight, City Manager but that at the last meeting staff was seeking Council direction, as there were several Response proposed buyers interested in the property. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss the following: REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Property Address: 1 10-190 West Ninth Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Property Address: 802 North San Gabriel Ave., Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Lyle A. and Mary A. Moritz, Trustees Hagop K. and Christine M. Kouyoumdjian Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. City Attorney Randolph advised that there was no reportable action taken In Closed Session; he noted that Mayor Chagnon did not participate In closed session. IMayor Chagnon called the meeting to order and led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION — was given by Pastor Eddie Velasquez of the Jesus Is Lord church ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, HANKS, ROCHA, CHAGNON ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Recess Real Prop Neg 110-190 W. Ninth Street Watt Genton Associates, LP Real Prop Negotiations 802 N. San Gabriel Moritz, Hagop Kouyoumdjian Reconvened City Attorney Comments Call to Order Invocation Roil Call ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Randolph, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Captain Gonzales, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Director of Utilities Hsu, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Economic Development Director Coleman, City Treasurer Hamilton, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Associate Planner Cole, Chief Financial Officer Krelmeler, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, Administrative Technician Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Also Present Public Part Mrs. Carmen Elias addressed Council presenting a photograph of her husband, Elias Elias, C. Elias who was killed in Iraq on December 23, 2006. She stated that he was a great husband and Comments a great person. She thanked everyone from the City of Azusa for being so kind and supportive. (All Councillmembers expressed condolences to Mrs. Elias during the meeting) Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned In memory of Elias Elias and Rocha Invited all to a ceremony on Saturday, February 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Breezeway, where Comments they will honor Mr. Elias with a banner. Mr. Gilbert Becerril, a member of the Azusa Veteran Memorial Committee, addressed G. Becerrll Council stating that they would be honoring Mr. Elias with a memorial along side Leroy Comments Harris' at Veteran's Park. Ms. Mary McKenrick, President of the Chamber of Commerce, Introduce the new Executive M. McKenrick Director Irene Villapena who advised that she will be working closely with the Chamber to Comments Increase membership and work with the Economic Development Department and with the 1. Villapana City Council. She announced The State of the City Address on Tuesday, February 13th at the Exec Dir Azusa Woman's Club, the Candidates Forum which is forth coming and a Joint Chamber Chamber Mixer on Wednesday, January 24`h, in Duarte. Mr. Mike Lee expressed sorrow over hearing of another soldier killed in Iraq, but was glad M. Lee 'the Veteran's are doing something for him. He then expressed his opinion regarding the Comments MLK celebration, Medicare, a new Coffee Shop in Azusa and urged all to remember to vote on March 6, 2007. Mr. Dennis Willut addressed Council detailing an incident which occurred regarding his D. Willut mother, Kathryn Willut, and late fees which accumulated for a bill she had with the City; he Comments noted the many hardships his mother has encountered during the last couple of years with the death of her husband and daughter and the problems she has had. He requested that the late charges for the bill be removed, as his mother didn't understand the amount when she received the bill. Ms. Kathryn Willut addressed the issue stating that she has been sick and she paid the $32, K. Willut which she thought was the full amount of the bill. Comment Ms. Andrea Cruz addressed Council commenting on city taxes being imposed on rental units A. Cruz and the ties to CDBG funds; she thought the funds were earmarked for the homeless and the comments City already charges landowners via the Rental Inspection Program which is redundant. She also talked about diverting funds from the charity to sponsor Shell Oil with its open house. City Manager Delach responded stating that no funds were diverted from CDBG for the open City Mgr house the notices were sent out by the Redevelopment Agency announcing the event. Response Mr. Russ Rentschler announced a Candidates Forum on January 31, 2007, at the Mountain R. Rentschler 'Cove Lodge, 1 1 Wild Flower Way, from 7-9 p.m., sponsored by the homeowners. Comments Mr. Neil Streng addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding healthcare in hospitals N. Streng versus clinics and that there should be more small clinics in the local areas. He was Comments reminded that there is an Azusa Health Center on Azusa Avenue. Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed Council displaying photographs of her nephew in Iraq, and S. Mills she shared her sentiments to Ms. Elias. She thanked Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha for giving toys Comments to pre-school kids and bread to the community. 01/16/07 PAGE TWO Ms. Madelyn Payne announced and invited all to an Open House for Uriel Macias, Council M. Payne candidate for the March 6, 2007 election. It will be on Thursday, January 18" from 5-8 p.m. Comments at 635 N. Azusa Avenue, and there will be food and entertainment. She stated that this Is democracy in action. For additional Information call: 626 334-4575. Mr. Jorge Rosales requested clarification on the Monrovia Nursery Development Agreement J. Rosales Covenant with regard to the total amount provided to the City for the proposed new city Comments library construction. Mayor Chagnon requested that item E-4 on the Redevelopment Agency agenda be brought Chagnon forward on the agenda to follow Item C-5; it was consensus of the Councilmembers to Item E-4 ' approve the request. Moved REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates City Manager Delach requested certificates of recognition to the players and coaches from City Mgr the Slauson Middle School Flag Football Team, champions of the 2006 (SCMAF) Youth "A" Request for Division Flag Football Championships; it was consensus of Councilmembers to approve the Certificates request. Mayor Chagnon requested a certificate of appreciation to outgoing President Carl Burnett of Chagnon Citrus Valley Association of REALTORS, to acknowledge his efforts this past year and a Request for certificate of appreciation to Ms. Susan Smith of Azusa Pacific University Nursing Program, Certificates who is retiring; it was consensus of the Councilmembers to approve the request. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha requested certificates of appreciation for all who helped in the 2006 Rocha food drive; it was consensus of the Councilmembers to approve the request. Request Cert. Councilmember Carrillo thanked all who worked on the MLK event and thanked the local Carrillo newspaper for the press release regarding graffiti. He noted future projects in the works for Comments the City i.e. proposed new Library, project at the Wimpey's Pawn Shop site, and the excellent police force in Azusa. Councilmember Hardison warned the residents of a house number painting ruse stating that Hardison City Council did not approve curb painting. He also requested staff to come back with a Comments report regarding a home owner needing a business license for a rental house. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Elias George Elias, Ramona Ponce, and Angel Valenzuela. He invited the community to the event on February 3r° when they will honor Mr. Elias, by hanging a Banner in his memory. He talked about the success of the MLK event the excellent essays written by students of Gladstone High. He Invited all to join him and 40 members of the Azusa High JROTC, to trim pepper trees on January 20th on Crescent Drive, from Angeleno to Vernon, at 9:30 a.m. He thanked staff for the areas they are working on in the Pavement Management Plan and wished all a Happy Blessed New Year. Councilmember Hanks thanked the Azusa Police Department for the dangerous missions they are conducting at this time. Mayor Chagnon stated that Wells Fargo Bank has restored the Flag on the roof of their bank and asked that an Item be placed on the next agenda requesting that a certificate of thanks be prepared and given to them. She also noted that the Rotary Club is celebrating Its 80d' Anniversary and asked that the request for a proclamation be placed on the agenda and be prepared in time for their celebration dinner on February 8`h. She announced the Citizens Congress Reunion to be held on February 3rd from 9a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Azusa 'Auditorium and Senior Center; at Citizen Congress the general plan and development code were created, and discussions were held with the community to see what they wanted to see in the future; at the reunion discussions will be held regarding the progress that has taken place, projects in the works, and those completed In the last five years. SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING — SILVERADO SENIOR LIVING — CODE AMENDMENT. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 4`h 2007. 01/16/07 PAGE THREE Rocha Comments Hanks, Comments Chagnon Comments Sched Items Code Amend Silverado Hrg open Associate Planner Cole addressed the Hearing presenting an application for a Zone Change, S. Cole Use Permit and Design Review for the Silverado Senior Living Alzheimer Facility, stating that Comments when the Development Code was approved In 2005, a medical services extended care use was not included in the Neighborhood Center Zone. The four Neighborhood Center Zones that would be affected by the zone change are the corners of Azusa and Sierra Madre, Azusa Avenue and Tenth Street, Gladstone Avenue and Lark Ellen Avenue, and Gladstone Street and Citrus Avenue. She defined a medical services extended care use as a residential facility providing nursing and health related care as a primary use with inpatient beds; examples are board and care homes, convalescent homes, and skilled nursing facilities; it does not include hospitals, clinics or long term personal cares that don't specialize In medical assistance. A use permit will be required along with the zone change in order that the application be reviewed to make sure it is compatible with existing uses. If this is approved, the applicant is requesting a use permit to allow the expansion of the existing facility in the Neighborhood Center Zone; they would like to add 12,800 square feet, a 34 bed addition on the south side of the project side, which will be a two story but because of the change of grade to the existing building, the proposed construction site is 10 feet lower; the second story will be level with the existing building and no views will be obstructed. Planning Commission recommended approval with the addition of condition number 22 in which the applicant shall provide a sidewalk on the perimeter of the property along Sierra Madre Avenue and Ranch Road; the Engineering Division does support extending the existing sidewalk along Sierra Madre with the sidewalk wrapping around San Gabriel Canyon Road and ending at the corner of San Gabriel Canyon Road and Ranch Road. She then responded to questions of Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha regarding the addition of beds and parking. Mr. Doug Pancake, representing the applicant, requested reconsideration of condition D. Pancake number 22, stating that it will require building a retaining wall, etc. Comments Ms. Andrea Cruz addressed the Public Hearing expressing her opposition to the zone A. Cruz change, and asked why an EIR wasn't done. She further stated that a GPA is $10,000 while Comments a minor use permit is $900 and objects to the phasing process. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed the Public Hearing in favor of the project and of condition J. Rosales number 22; he expressed surprise that the applicant was opposed to the condition and Comments agreed with it at the Planning Commission Hearing. He stated that it was a good project ' which doesn't Impact the aesthetics or views. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Hrg Clsd carried to close the hearing. Discussion was held among Councilmembers, staff and representatives of Silverado Senior Discussion Living regarding condition number 22, inclusion of the sidewalk on the perimeter of the property, the existing bus stop, review of the project, the dirt slope and impacts. Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING 1" Rdg Ord AND APPROVING A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT — DEVELOPMENT CODE TEXT Medical Svs AMENDMENT ZCA-223 TO ALLOW "MEDICAL SERVICES — EXTENDED CARE" iN THE NC Extend Care (NEIGHBORHOD CENTER) ZONES WiTH A USE PERMIT. NC w/Use Pmt Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha and unanimously carried to introduce the proposed ordinance. Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 07-C4 I USE PERMIT UP -2006-04 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING SiLVERADO Use Permit SENIOR LIVING ALZHEIMER FACILITY, LOCATED AT 125 W. SIERRA MADRE AVENUE. Expansion Silverado Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Counciimember Carrillo to waive further Senior Lvg 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 01/16/07 PAGE FOUR Councilmember Hardison offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 07-05 DESIGN REVIEW R-2006-73 FOR A 12,800 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO THE SILVERADO Design Review SENIOR LIVING ALZHEIMER FACILITY, LOCATED AT 125 W. SiERRA MADRE AVENUE. Silverado Senior Living Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDiSON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1 ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING - CODE AMENDMENT NO. 224 — REQUEST TO AMEND CHAPTER 88, Pub Hrg Amend DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ESTABLISH REGULATION RELATED TO TUTORING CENTER AND AMC Reg NEIGHBORHOOD TUTORING CENTERS. Tutoring Center Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Hrg Clsd carried to close the public hearing; it was consensus of the Councilmembers to reopen the Hrg re -opened public hearing to receive the following testimony: Ms. Andrea Cruz addressed the Hearing expressing her opinion with statements and A. Cruz 'questions regarding the subject matter as follows: a homework house could open anywhere, Comments what consideration is given to the property owner, occupancy in apartments — how many students do they have, the Planning Commission changed the entire general plan to accommodate the use, and businesses which are not accommodated. Staff responded stating that it's the people who occupy the units that need to consent, and building standards determines the occupancy limit. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Hrg closed carried to close the Public Hearing. 01/16/07 PAGE FIVE The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of Hrg open notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 4, 2007. Assistant Community Development Director Onaga addressed the Hearing stating that this L. Onaga was a City initiated request for an amendment to the Development Code to take into Comments consideration land use classifications related to educational uses, such as "specialized education/training". He explained the uniqueness of the Neighborhood Homework House, a non-profit organization that operates two small tutoring facilities which operate within two apartment developments. He stated that the problem is the current code has only one category which lumps all tutoring establishments under one category with no zoning distinction between the Homework House and the Sylvan Center. Staff is proposing to split into two categories to create a new category narrowly defined, i.e. Neighborhood Tutoring Centers with performance standards where they could only go into apartment under strict standards, parking requirements, and in medium or modern neighborhoods. There will be an expedited permit process for a facility meeting all standard requirements. He detailed the requirements needed, i.e. separation requirement, consent of the neighborhood, Use Permit, 100% consent immediately adjacent to the community. 'and Discussion was held between Councilmembers and Staff regarding consent of the Discussion neighborhood, Planning Commission approval, Use Permit, non-profit status, parking requirements, permit requirements, hours of operation and impacts, appeal and approval process, and necessity for the amendment to the Code. Ms. Abigail Gaines, Executive Director of Neighborhood Homework House, addressed the A. Gaines Hearing in favor of the Code Amendment detailing the history and advantages of the tutoring Comments center and its Impacts on the residents. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed the Hearing in favor of the amendments to Chapter 88.22, J. Rosales stating that he is in favor of Homework House and encouraged the City to proceed with the Comments zone change. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the Hearing In support of Homework House, stating that it is P. Martinez a positive endeavor. Comments Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Hrg Clsd carried to close the public hearing; it was consensus of the Councilmembers to reopen the Hrg re -opened public hearing to receive the following testimony: Ms. Andrea Cruz addressed the Hearing expressing her opinion with statements and A. Cruz 'questions regarding the subject matter as follows: a homework house could open anywhere, Comments what consideration is given to the property owner, occupancy in apartments — how many students do they have, the Planning Commission changed the entire general plan to accommodate the use, and businesses which are not accommodated. Staff responded stating that it's the people who occupy the units that need to consent, and building standards determines the occupancy limit. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Hrg closed carried to close the Public Hearing. 01/16/07 PAGE FIVE Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING 1" Rdg Ord AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 88.22 - NEIGHBORHOODS, 88.24 - DISTRICTS, 88.26 - Amend Chapter CORRIDORS, AND 88.28 - SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES OF ARTICLE 2 - URBAN STANDARDS; TO ADD CHAPTER 88.42.146 - NEIGHBORHOOD TUTORING CENTERS TO ARTICLE 4 - STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES; AND TO AMEND ARTICLE 7 - GLOSSARY, OF CHAPTER 88, DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH REGULATIONS RELATED TO NEIGHBORHOOD TUTORING CENTERS (CASE NUMBER ZCA 224) 'Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Ordinance carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Introduced THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY TO Convene jntly CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEARINGS AT 9:25 P.M. w/CRA IOiNT PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE jnt Pub Hrg MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Amend Redev Plan The Mayor/Chairperson declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary read the proof Hrg open of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 4, 2007. Economic Development Director Coleman addressed the Hearing stating that the B. Coleman amendment would extend the amount of time the Agency would be able to receive tax Comments increment revenue for another two years to recoup fund lost during the 04-05, and 05-06, EFAF. He requested the item be approved and stated that the Agency may be able to receive approximately 10 million dollars net of pass through payments. He responded to questions posed by Councilmembers stating that this is an opportunity for the Agency to generate more revenue for the community. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Hrg Closed ' carried to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Hardison offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 1" Rdg Ord MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Amending - (PERTAINING TO ALL TERRITORIES EXCEPT THOSE APPROVED BY CENTRAL BUSINESS CRA Plan DISTRICT AMENDMENT NO. 8) PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 1096 AS CODIFIED IN HEALTH CBD L West AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6. End Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. IOINT PUBLIC HEARING - DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH REG Joint Pub Hrg AZUSA, LLC A SUBSIDIARY OF LOWE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE BLOCK 36 MIXED USE DDAw/REG PROJECT. AZUSA (LOWE) 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 December 28, 2006 and January 4, 2007. Economic Development Director Coleman addressed the Hearing presenting the DDA with B. Coleman LOWE Enterprises, which are referred to as REG AZUSA, LLC. and is the development of the Comments Block 36 Project, a mixed use development. He detailed the process of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement, and stated that the project Is the development of a three story mixed use development at the southeast corner of Foothill and Azusa; it will Include 66 condos on the upper floors, retail on the ground and subterranean parking, facade improvements to the Bank of America building, all residential units will be at market rate and be made available to pillars of the community, and the project is in compliance with the General Plan. He talked about the goals of the project and detailed the Disposition and Development Agreement Primary Deal Points and the Fiscal Impact. 01/16/07 PAGE SIX Mr. Tom Wulf of Lowe Enterprises presented an update on the development of Block 36 T. Wulf Mixed Use Project via slides and display boards. Economic Development Director Coleman B. Coleman and Jose Ometeotl, Redevelopment Consultant, responded and clarified questions posed by Council/Board members. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed the Joint Public Hearing stating he read every page of the J. Rosales documents provided and expressed his appreciation to Mr. Coleman for responding to Comments questions he asked regarding the item. He encouraged the City Council/Agency Boardmember to approve the project. Ms. Andrea Cruz addressed the Joint Public Hearing and requested information regarding the A. Cruz pillar project, who are they, and the $1 from the developer. Comments Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the Joint Public Hearing expressing her opinion in favor of the P. Martinez project, and asked what the loan payback was for Azusa and the time factor, which is July. comments Mr. Coleman and Mr. Jose Ometeotl responded to her questions, In detail. Moved by Councilmember/Director Hardison, seconded by Mayor/Chairperson Chagnon and Hrg Closed unanimously carried to close the Joint Public Hearing. It was consensus of the Councilmembers/Directors that the truck route plan be distributed Additional when approved in order to make sure it is stringent, notification to adjoining residents be Direction to made during demolition and construction, Pillars of the Community include all schools, staff public, private and parochial within the district boundary, keep the Architectural Barriers Commission Involved in the process with periodic reviews due to accessibility issues, and that staff look Into the feasibility of creating a Maintenance District in the Downtown area. Mayor Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A Res. 07-C6 DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DDA REG Azusa OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND REG AZUSA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, Lowe AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE Enterprises SECTION 33433 IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Block 36 Moved by Mayor Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Hardison to waive further 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 Chairperson Chagnon offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Res. 07-112 CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT DDA REG Azusa AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND REG Block 36 AZUSA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Moved by Chairperson Chagnon, 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 ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE 'THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS RECESSED AT Recess/Agency 10:20 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS RECONVENED AT 10:27 Reconvened & P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 1 1:01 P.M. Cncl reconvene Mayor Chagnon returned to the Council dais and presided over the remainder of the Chagnon meeting. Rtnd to dais SATISFACTION OF MONROVIA NURSERY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT COVENANT. Staff Monrovia responded to question regarding performance obligations that the 270 days will be work Nursery calendar days, and Mayor Chagnon responded to a question regarding the total amount of Agmt cash going towards the construction of a new city library, which is $750,000. Covenant 01/16/07 PAGE SEVEN 1 i J, Moved by Mayor Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Covenant approve the proposed Satisfaction of Covenant Agreement. approved The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D- 6 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried with Approved the exception of item D-5, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Mayor Pro -Tem Rocha abstained from item D-1, minutes, as he was not present at that meeting. 1. Minutes of the regular meeting of January 2, 2007, were approved as written. (Rocha Min appvd abstained). 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: E. Street, P. Dennis, S. Hunt, J. Momot, Items and 1. Arnold. Flexible Staffing Promotion: J. Adams, Customer Service Rep 111, effective 12/10/06. 3. Approval was given for exemption for Azusa Unified School District (AVSD) from a AUSD Exempt provision of the Azusa Pacific University (APU) Development Agreement regarding Charge use of charges to users of the APU Event Center or proposed Performing Arts Facility. APU Event Cntr 4. In accordance with Section 2-518 (c ), under Article VII, Bidding and Contracting, of the Pur Copper Azusa Municipal Code, approval was given for the issuance of a purchase order in an Wire amount of not to exceed $139,232, to World Class Wire 8. Cable, for the purchase of 30,000 linier feet of 1/0 stranded, 15 I(V three conductor copper cable. 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 6. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 07-C7 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. Spec Call Items SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Hardison expressed concern regarding the feasibility of the County Dog Hardison Park; staff responded stating that the Lario Dog Park is already constructed and operating Question and there is a plan to expand that to the Santa Fe Dam area. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Re -appropriate carried to approve the amendment to the 2006-07 CIP to re -appropriate $25,000 in Park in Quimby Funds Lieu (Quimby) Funds from the Dog Park Project #1980000-410-7130-41006B to the Pioneer Park Pioneer Park Gazebo Project #2280000-410-7120-41007C. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECONVENED AT 11:05 CRA convened P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:08 P.M. Cncl rcnvnd UPCOMING MEETINGS: January 22, 2007, Utility Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. February 5, 2007, City Council Meeting- 6:30 p.m. February 20, 2007, (Tuesday) Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to adjourn In memory of Elias George Elias, Ramona Ponce, and Angel Valenzuela. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:09 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C8. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-02. 01/16/07 PAGE EIGHT Adjourn In Memory Of E. Elias, R. Ponce, And A. Valenzuela