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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 16, 2007 - CCi CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 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 Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council regarding closed real property session items 801 E. Alosta, voicing concern on whether or not the City receives a tax credit, and if APU is to own It, there will be no revenue; he asked what the City's involvement was with the purchase and with regard to 850 W. Tenth Street he asked if the City Is selling it and noted that It is outside the Redevelopment area. Lastly, he questioned the issue with the property at 890 E. Alosta asking what the City's involvement was and stated that perhaps it was dealing with Fennimore Street. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:36 p.m. to discuss the following: Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks was absent. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Property Address: 801 East Alosta Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Crestview Apartments Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase - Housing Covenant Closed Session J. Rosales Comments Recess Real Prop Neg 801 E. Alosta CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ESTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. Conf w/Legal XI Cnsl Sanchez 54956.9(x)) Case Name: Albert Sanchez v. City of Azusa Case Number. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. KC019415 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: 850 W. Tenth Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Property Address: 110-190 West Ninth Street, Azusa, CA 91702 ' 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: 812 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Mr. Cortez Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment Real Prop Neg 850 W. Tenth Real Prop Neg 110-190 W. Ninth St Real Prop Neg 812 N. Azusa REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg Property Address: 890 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa, (Foothill Shopping Center) 890 E. Alosta Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment i REAL PROPERTY NEGOTATIONS (Gov. Code Sec 54956 81 Property Address: 17525 E. Arrow Hwy (N/E corner Azusa and Arrow) Negotiating Parties: Mr. William Allen 17511 E. Arrow Hwy - Mr. Fowler Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment Real Prop Neg 17525 E. Arrow 17511 E. Arrow The City Council reconvened at 7:33 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no No Rpts reportable action taken in Closed Session, but that all Items were not discussed and will continue the Closed Session at the end of the meeting. 7:33 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Westbrooks of Faith Temple of God In Christ Church Ms. Stephanie Mills led in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MAGAS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS it was noted that Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks was excused from the meeting. ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public Works Makshanoff, Economic Development Director Coleman, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Director of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, Public Information Officer Quiroz, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Cleric Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Call to Order Invocation Flag Salute Roll Call Hanks excused Also Present Pub Part Ms. Madelyn Payne reminded all to attend Mystery at the Library event on Thursday, April M. Payne 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., the theme Is Fashion, Friends and Fudge and the Mystery writers will Comments talk about their books, gifts, silent auction and prizes. Ms. Marty Villanueva invited all to attend the commemoration and candle light vigil of the M. Villanueva Armenian Genocide Anniversary on Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. at the Azusa Comments Auditorium. She advised that there will be traditional folic music, short video clips, and that there is an exhibit at the Library plus free refreshments for all. Ms. Barbara Dickerson announced that the adult school will be hosting a seminar on citizenship April 23, 2007, at 8:00 a.m., for additional information, call the District Office. She also announced the following: There will be a fundraiser for the District offered Mariachi music classes on May 11'h at Azusa High to help support after the school program. A student, Josh Wallace, an 8"' grader at Foothill Middle school, grew his hair out and donated It to Locks of Love Program, and the school raised over $700 for the cancer program. Roseangela Carrion, an Azusa High school student, was named a Gate Scholar. There is a Decathlon Team at Gladstone High school and Jonathan Carmona received a Gold Medal for an essay, and Areo Rivera received a Silver and Bronze Medal for Math. Ms. Louisa Miranda and Mr. Art Ramirez Invited all City staff and residents to a premier showing of the Azusa Heritage Project which consists of oral and video Interviews of various people in the community who have distinguished themselves in the areas of business, civic service, music or sports, from the early 1900's to the 1950's, and showing of the project is on Sunday, April 29, 2007, at the Azusa Senior Center at 740 N. Dalton, from 2-4 p.m.; admission is free and refreshments will be served. The City was awarded a grant from the California Counsel for Humanities and Southwest Oral History Association to conduct the project. She acknowledged City Librarian Albert Tovar who sponsored the program. Mr. Art Ramirez asked if the DVD could be shown on cable television after the event. Mayor Rocha requested City Manger Delach to give them access to be placed on cable. 04/16/07 PAGE TWO B. Dickerson Comments L. Miranda A. Ramirez Comments L Mr. Mike Lee expressed his outrage on the Virginia Tech Shootings today, stating there is too M. Lee much violence, and there should be security at every school. He presented the menu for Comments Susie's Donuts a new business at Arrow and Cerritos. He talked about his dislike of language on late utility bills, and asked all to pray for our soldiers. Mr. Art Morales bid good evening to all and stated that there is a need to have some A. Morales departments go back to a five day work week, and announced the Hazardous Waste Round Comments Up at Northrop Grumman on April 28, 2007, from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. He suggested that more meetings be televised such as the Azusa School Board Meetings. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF City Manager Delach announced the Downtown Development Trends and Opportunities meeting to be held on April 28, 2007, from 9 a.m. — 12 Noon, at the Azusa Senior Center and refreshments will be served. Rpts/Updates City Mgr Announcement Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and Request for unanimously* carried to approve certificates of recognition to Azusa Pacific University Cert & Proc students who conducted an Economic Development — Retail Stud in Azusa and a approved proclamation for National Day of Prayer. Councilmember Gonzales requested an update on the Pavement Management Plan, Dis. re: specifically Vernon Avenue south of the 210 Freeway. City Manager Delach responded Pavement stating that It will be in the 5' year program which will be approved during budget time in Management June. Councilmember Carrillo also addressed the Issue stating that the street is in 5'" Year horrendous shape; further, the County was doing work there and doesn't want to have to redo the area. Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff responded to questions stating that the project does depend on the weather but they would begin as soon as the budget is approved July 1't. Councilmember Macias asked that the map of the affected area be placed'on the web. Councilmember Gonzales announced Opening Day of the Pony League on Tuesday, April 17, Gonzales 2007, at Gladstone Park. He also announced the Hazardous Waste Round Up at Northrup Comments Grumman, and for further information call: 888-253-2652. Councilmember Macias advised that he regrets he will not be attending the meeting on April 281' regarding the Downtown area as he will be out of town that day. He noted that one of the cameras in the auditorium is not working and reiterated the fact that there is a need seriously look at the possibility of purchasing new cameras for the auditorium. He noted the great time he had at the Santa Anita Race Track, with Helping Hand and Sister City clubs of Azusa and thanked all who put the event together. Mayor Joe Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Joe Delira. He stated that earlier there was a dedication ceremony at the Breezeway and that there are reproductions of orange crates, done by students of Sierra High, Ms. Strictlands class and are hung on the south wall of IlForno. He announced the following: Saturday, April 21", DABA Mariachi Festival — Citrus College 7:00 p.m., Armenian Dance and Discussion -Azusa Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.; April 28" AUSD Track Meet at APU football field - 8:00 a.m., Teen Advisory Committee - Azusa Library 11:00 a.m.; April 291' Cinco de Mayo — City Hall 12 noon; May 3rd National Day of Prayer - Christian Family Center 7:00 p.m; Tree planting — Saturday April 21 — Memorial Park — 8 a.m., and Hanging Banners — Azusa Avenue 10 a.m. He expressed concern regarding the lack of sidewalks between 2' and 3`d on Angeleno; status of the Gun Club cleanup and Meet and Greet events for City Council. City Manager Delach responded stating that Vulcan and Army Corp of Engineers own the Gun Club property and are working on the clean up. City Attorney Carvalho responded to Meet and Greet meetings referring to sections of the Brown Act that help facilitate those types of meeting, but warned that City Business should not take place; discussion was held regarding types of meetings or socials that may be held. Mayor Rocha asked about the status of the $3,300 Redevelopment funds, proceeds from License Agreement of. property at Ranch Center, and if it could be used for scholarships; City Manager Delach responded stating it would be on the next agenda and also responded that there is a need to see if there is sufficient public right of way with regard to sidewalk construction. Mayor Rocha announced to all that the City Cafe on Azusa Avenue has an all you can eat buffet on Tuesdays from 4-7 p.m. 04/16/07 PAGE THREE Macias Comments Rocha Comments SCHEDULED ITEMS Assistant City Manager Person addressed the item on the Implementation of Recommendations by the ACCFCC regarding Temporary Signs, referring to Matrix which Included Current Code, Committee Recommendations, Staff Recommendations and Comments. He stated that the issue of Attended Display Signs is being referred to the City Attorney as it may be protected by Constitutional Law and there is disparity as to what is defined as a banner, pendant or a streamer and will come back with an answer; free standing signs will also be given more definition. Although Mr. Person addressed each Committee Recommendation individually, the following are Items which staff concurred with or that were amended: 1. 88.70 Definitions: Terms for all described signs noted should ' be defined In the Development Code's Glossary. 2. 88.38.035 Exemptions Sign Permit Requirements. Temporary sign permit can be obtained from the Planning Division, address to be included. 3. 88.38.070 Standards for Specific Sign Types. Include and define free standing signs and streamers. 4. 88.38.040 Prohibited Signs. City Attorney will come back with a legal opinion prior to making a final recommendation. 5. 88.38.070 Standards for Specific Sign Types. Dilapidated temporary signs shall be deemed a public nuisance by the City and will be abated In compliance with AMC. Suspended temporary signs shall be at least 8' 0" above walking surfaces and 160" minimum above driving surfaces. Temporary wall or suspended signs shall not exceed 10% of the square foot surface. Temporary window signs shall not exceed the maximum 20% coverage of the total window area, including any permanent window signs. Discussion was held regarding use of temporary signs with a Temporary Ciry Sign Permit, i.e. Grand Openings, and the recommendation to split into two times during the initial year, etc. City Attorney Carvalho advised that it could create enforcement Issues and discussion was held. It was consensus that the permit fee be adjusted to accommodate a thirty and sixty day periods. With regard to an addition of sixty days added to each period and splitting that up into four sections of fifteen day periods, i.e. seasonal, staff was directed to come back with a strategy to enforce these Issues, if they are going to have this type of standard. An issue with the height of Flag poles will come back for further consideration. It was consensus of Councilmember to direct the City Attorney to incorporate the recommended changes to the City of Azusa Development Code at its next scheduled revision as recommended by the Azusa Citizens' Committee for Code Compliance. Mayor Rocha commented on the Development Code and proposed that the City create a FAQ, Frequently Asked Questions, in order for residents to be able to get answers to many of the general questions on the web site; he read a sample from the City of Baldwin Park web site. PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGARDING GARAGE, YARD AND PATIO SALES. Sched Items ACCFCC Recommenda- tions Rocha Comment Dev Code FAQ Garage Sales Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff and it was clarified that estate sales Discussion are going to be treated as garage sales and the proposed ordinance would be amended to read the months of June, September, December, and Clean and Green month, as announced. Councilmember Carrillo offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RESTATING 1" Rdg Ord ARTICLE Vlll OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING GARAGE, Garage, Yard YARD AND PATIO SALES. Patio sales Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously* carried to introduce the proposed ordinance. Mayor Rocha requested that staff initiate a well coordinated communication of the change Rocha ' of the Garage, Yard and Patio Sales Ordinance. Comment The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D -i through D- 6 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried Approved with the exception of Items D-1 and D-4, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 04/16/07 PAGE FOUR Spec Call 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: C. Curiel, R. Zuniga, S. Bowman, and E. HR Action Sanchez. Items New Appointments: R. Dominguez and S. Richardson. Separations: M. Scott, Asst. Director Public Works/City Engineer, K. McMath, Community Service Officer - Field J. Hinojos, Line Mechanic 3. The Notice of Completion for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project #600778-05, Steel Shelter -Memorial Park was accepted as complete and authorization NOC CDBG was give to file the same with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Shelter Mem ' Park 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 5. Approval was given to reappoint Mayor Joseph Rocha to the Board of Directors of LA Works. J. Rocha LA Works Brd 6. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Res. 07-C 25 ARE TO BE PAID. Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Councilmember Macias addressed the minutes of the meeting of April 2, 2007, noting that the Graffiti Hot Line telephone number is Incorrect; it was corrected to read: (626) 812- Macias 5200 ext. 5489. Comment Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and unanimously* carried that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 2007, as amended, Min appvd and the adjourned meeting of March 26, 2007, be approved as written. 'Councilmember Macias addressed Planning Services agreement with Willdan and asked how long the agreement would be for. Economic Development Director Coleman responded Ping Svs stating that It would be for the remainder of the fiscal year and the process for hiring full Willdan time Associate Planner is underway, applications are due today, and it is an ongoing process. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and unanimously* carried that the contract for temporary consultant Planning Services with Approved Willdan be approved and the City Manager be authorized to enter into the agreement. THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY AT 9:13 P.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Convene jntly w/ Crat NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR CIP PROJECT #D97049/D60654 PEDESTRIAN BREEZEWAY. NOC CIP Proj Moved by Councilmember/Director Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Macias and unanimously* carried to accept the Pedestrian Breezeway Improvements as complete Pedestrian and authorize staff to file Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Breezeway NOC appvd THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:14 P.M. ' THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:15 P.M. CRA convene Cncl reconvene City Manager announced that there would be a Special Meeting on Thursday. April 19, 2007 at 5 p.m. at the Azusa Police Department In order to conduct a Closed Session on City City Mgr Manager Evaluation and Work Plan. Comments Moved by Councilmember Macias seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Closed Sess 04/16/07 PAGE FIVE CLOSED SESSION REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Property Address: 801 East Alosta Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Real Prop Neg Negotiating Parties: Crestview Apartments 801 E. Alosta Agency Negotiators: City Manager Deiach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase - Housing Covenant CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. Conf w/Legal 54956.9(x)) Cnsl Sanchez ' Case Name: Albert Sanchez v. City of Azusa Case Number: Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. KC019415 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: 850 W. Tenth Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Real Prop Neg Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person 850 W. Tenth Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Property Address: 110-190 West Ninth Street, Azusa, CA 91702 Real Prop Neg 110- Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Nintthh SSt W. St Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Property Address: 812 North Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702. Real Prop Neg Negotiating Parties: Mr. Cortez 812 N. Azusa 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: 890 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa, (Foothill Shopping Center) Real Prop Neg ' 890 E. Alosta 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: 17525 E. Arrow Hwy (N/E corner Azusa and Arrow) Negotiating Parties: Mr. William Allen 17511 E. Arrow Hwy - Mr. Fowler Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment The City Council recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened at 10:42 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable action taken In Closed Session UPCOMING MEETINGS: April 23, 2007, Utility Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. May 7, 2007, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. May 21, 2007, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. It was consensus of the Councilmembers to adjourn. ' TIME OF IOURNMENT: 10:43 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C26. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-05. " Indicates Hanks absent 04/16/07 PAGE SIX Real Prop Neg 17525 E. Arroi 17511 E. ArroN Reconvened No Reports Adjourn