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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 17, 2007 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007 — 6:35 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium. City Manager Delach announced that Mayor Rocha had a family emergency and would not City Mgr be in attendance at the meeting. Comment CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:36 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec 54956.8) Real Prop Neg Property Address: 801 East Alosta Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 801 E. Alosta Negotiating Parties: Crestview Apartments Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person ' Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Purchase - Housing Covenant REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec 54956 81 Real Prop Neg Address: 1900 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road, Azusa, CA 91702 1900 N. San Agency Negotiators: Assistant Director Water Operations —Anderson Gabriel Cyn Rd Negotiating Parties: Canyon Heights Homeowners Association Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment for easement on Daybreak CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec Conf w/Legal 54956.9(a)) Cnsl Case Name: Albert Sanchez v. City of Azusa Sanchez Case Number: Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. KC019415 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec Conf w/Legal 54956.9(x)) Cnsl Case Name: Uribe vs. City of Azusa Uribe Case Number: 05C03276, City Claim Number: 05-9 The City Council reconvened at 7:37 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no No Rpts reportable action taken in Closed Session. 7:37 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Rglr Mtg Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks called the meeting to order. Call to Order City Manager Delach announced that Mayor Rocha had a family emergency and would not City Mgr be in attendance at the meeting. Comments INVOCATION was given by Pastor Eddie Velasquez of the Jesus.ls Lord Church. Invocation Councilmember Carrillo led in the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Director of Utilities Hsu, Economic Development Director Coleman, Tierra West Consultant Jose Ometeotl, Public Information Officer Quiroz, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Roll Call Also Present Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee thanked various people for invitations to social events, expressed his opinion M. Lee regarding the Council'members and bid farewell to Yolanda King, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Comments daughter who passed away. Ms. Peggy Martinez, on behalf of Sharon Lewis of Sister City, announced that Sister City is P. Martinez seeking youth for the Sister City Youth exchange; the deadline is May 24'; interested Comments persons should call Sharon at (626) 335-1035: the cost is $500, but should be paid by fund raisers held by Sister City; she noted problems due to passport restrictions. She noted military banners along Azusa Avenue are missing; to become a sponsor call (626) 812-5818. She stated that the A Team will be going up the mountain on Saturday, May 19" to evaluate the damage done to the Azusa "A" and asked for volunteers. Mrs. Frances Melanson addressed Council stating they have accepted recommendations of F. Melanson the Code Compliance Committee regarding accessory structure code, and temporary signs, Comments but has yet to consider Code Compliance Committee recommendations on recreational vehicles; she requested updates on RV's until they are presented. Ms. Pamela Garr, Manager of the Foothill Gardens condominiums addressed Council stating P. Garr students from Azusa High and Foothill Middle schools have been entering the property doing Comment 'graffiti, having fights, smoking marijuana and congregating in drive -ways. She talked about meetings with Azusa PD stating she is now receiving quotes for fencing, but the problem continues with an Increase in stolen vehicles and home break -Ins in the complex as well. Lengthy discussion was held between Council, Staff, Chief of Police, and Ms. Garr, regarding police patrol, the School Resource Officer, the possibility of gating the complex, closing the some of the pedestrian gates, working with the Homeowners Association, security gates, wrought iron, the city streets which run through the complex, and the need for a solution. City Manager Delach advised that staff would look and access/egress and Chief Garcia advised that they would work with the HOA. Ms. Andrea Cruz addressed Council expressing concern regarding proper noticing of a zone change presented at a Planning Commission meeting she attended. She stated that she was not Informed of a change on 8"' street and it was approved without an EIR and also expressed concern regarding approvals of 200,000 square foot warehouses which she stated, the Development Code allows with a use permit, she opposed this, and said it would not affect APU. City Attorney Carvalho responded stating that under California Planning Law and our Zoning Code when you do an amendment, you are only required to give notice to owner of record within 300 feet of the project site and that was done. Further, there is no process to revoke, but the proposal will come before council soon. City Manager Delach responded stating that the action was to consider, with the appropriate use permit, buildings or business in excess of 50,000 square feet, not 200,000. Discussion A. Cruz Comments 'Mr. Art Morales bid all a good evening, expressed best wishes to Joe and Linda Rocha, A. Morales talked about his motor home being towed away, praised Azusa Boxer Danny Martinez who's Comments story about going to Olympics was In the newspaper, and finally stated that Azusa has the finest Police Department in the San Gabriel valley. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed item regarding handicapped parking stating as a resident and J• Rosales Commissioner that he is in favor of the recommendation which Is the most effective and Comments least costly and utilizes spaces within the current parking lot; further it needs resurfacing and re -stripping. He talked about Tenant Settlement Agreement for King Ranch Market, stating that it should have also been a public hearing since it deals with almost four million dollars and 2005 Bond Measure. 05/17/07 PAGE TWO Mr. Gregory Ahern addressed Council detailing the accounts of the last meeting regarding G. Ahern palm trees replaced at Rosedale. He asked why there is a five year warranty when there is a Comments five year maintenance agreement. He talked again about the value for value loss of the palm trees and stated that the City deserves the money they will be receiving; he encouraged them to negotiate strongly with all developers that come in. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Ms. Belinda Faustinos, Executive Officer of the Watershed Conservation Authority presented B. Faustinos the overall concept and amenities envisioned by the community for the Azusa River Watershed Wilderness Park and the EI Encanto park site. It showed the vision of a river terrace, trails Authority 'and educational elements at EI Encanto. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and Certificates unanimously* carried that request for certificates for the Kids Come First Golf tournament Kids Come sponsors be approved. Certificates will be presented at the June 8, 2007 Tournament. First approved City Manager Delach announced that the proposed City Hall on the Move scheduled for May City Mgr 19'h is cancelled. He also proposed the date for Interviews applicants for City Boards and Comments Commission set for June 11, 2007; staff was directed to arrange it. Councilmember Carrillo announced that there will not be a meeting on Monday, May 21", as Carrillo the Council will be out of town at a convention to attract quality retailers and restaurants to Comments the City. Councilmember Gonzales expressed thanks to Elaine Dominguez and her staff for the Gonzales Mariachl Festival and all who supported it. He thanked City Manager Delach and staff for Comments fixing the monument on Alosta and Barranca. He announced the 19th Annual AYP Barbeque to be held on June 2"' at the Azusa Senior Center at 5:00 p.m., $15 pre -sale and $20 at the door; proceeds go to the Azusa Youth Program. He wished good luck to Danny Martinez who will be leaving for Utah on Saturday morning to train for the Olympics. Councilmember Macias requested that the RV ordinance update issue be brought to the next Macias 'Council meeting. He stated that the first meeting of DNAC was held and it was very Comments productive; the meetings will be held on the Tuesdays following Council meetings, next meeting June 5'h. He invited all to attend the Memorial Day Service on May 28" at 10 a.m. at City Hall in front of the fountain. City Manager Delach expressed thanks to the Azusa Beautiful Committee who removed Delach graffiti along Gladstone Avenue and City crews finished what was left. Councilmember Comments Gonzales thanked the City for completing the Job. Councilmember Hanks also Invited all to attend the AYP Barbeque, noting that they have the Hanks best steak dinner in town. Comments SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Lengthy discussion was held regarding the alternatives for designated parking in proximity to Alternatives the Public Library and Auditorium; discussed were cost estimates, alternatives, working with Handicapped In-house staff, stripping and painting, and scenarios in the event a new Library is built. It Parking was consensus of the Councilmembers that alternatives to sign and re -stripe two of the Cost Estimate parking spaces in the lot as handicapped parking, and the other alternative to designate as &send to handicapped the parking spaces on the north and south -side of ramps on the east entrance ABC of the Auditorium at Dalton, be the two alternatives to choose from and staff was directed to do a cost estimate and get a preference from ABC. 'The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-6 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried D-3, Removed with the exception of items D-3, which was removed from the Agenda. I . The minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 2007, were approved as written. Min appvd 2, Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action New Appointments: W. Lind, Water Distribution Worker 1, Pending Physical. Items Promotions: M. Bauer, Administrative Analyst. 3. REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA: License Agreement with Covina Irrigating Co. Removed 05/17/07 PAGE THREE 4. FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 66141, GARDENIA AND SAGE COURT AT ROSEDALE. The City Final Tract Council acts and finds as follows: 1. That this project complies with the General Plan Map No. 6614 and is consistent with the approved tentative map and any amendments thereto. 2. Gardenia and The City Council approves and authorizes the City Manager to execute the attached Sage Court AGREEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR TRACT NO. 66141 At Rosedale to construct the required public improvements and also accept the attached Faithful Performance Bond in the amount $2,614,605.13 and the attached Labor and Materials Bond for $2,614,605.13 as guaranteed by Arch Insurance Company. 3. That the City Council approves and accepts the dedication for public utilities; sewer, water, and Ingress and egress as offered on the map. 4. That the City Council authorize the abandonment of a public sewer easement under the authority of section 66343 (g) of the Subdivision Map Act as the sewers are being replaced by the system of sewers being built by Lyons Homes and the existing easements are no longer necessary. 5. That pursuant to Section 66436(a)(3)(A)(1-vii) of the Subdivision Map Act, the City Council hereby 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 Land Partners, LLC, and accepts the map without the signatures of said easement holders. 6. Approve Final Tract Map No. 66141, and 7. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to endorse on the face of the maps the certificates, which embodies the approval of said maps and acceptance of Utility Easements; sewer, water and ingress and egress as dedicated on the final map, and the abandonment of certain sewer easements as shown on the final map. 5. Approval was given to recognize and allocate $3,300 to the City Council Scholarship CC Scholarship Fund. Fund 6. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 07-C35 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None Special Call None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:09 P.M. CRA convene THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:24 P.M. Cncl reconvene THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APFA convene CONVENED AT 10:25 P.M. AND THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:26 P.M. Cncl reconvene UPCOMING MEETINGS: May 29, 2007, Special Meeting — Budget Workshop- LB.W June 4, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. Auditorium June 18, 2007, City Council Meeting, 6:30 p:m. Auditorium Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried to adjourn in memory of Yolanda King and Nicolassa Moreno. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:26 P.M. CITY CLERK 1/0 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C36. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-06. *Indicates Rocha absent. 05/17/07 PAGE FOUR Upcoming Meetings Adjourn in memory of Y. King and N. Moreno