HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 25, 2007 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
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THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2007 — 7:33 P.M.
The City Council and the Board Members of the City of Azusa met in regular session, at the above
date and time, at the Clifford Murray Elementary School (Cafeteria) located at 505 East Renwick
Road, Azusa, California.
Mayor/Chairman Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCIL/BOARD MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCIUBOARD MEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney/General Counsel Martinez, City Manager/Executive Director Delach, Police Captain
Gonzales, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director Recreation and Family Services Jacobs,
Recreation Superintendent Hamilton, Administrative Services Director/Chief Financial Officer
' l(reimeier, City Clerk/Secretary Mendoza, Deputy/Secretary City Clerk Toscano.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part
Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council stating that the Fire Fees increase in the amount of J. Rosales
$106,754, was already presented in the budget approved on June 18'as well as the transferring Comments
of one million dollars in reserves allocated for police hiring to liability fund was also budgeted in
worker compensation claims in the approved budget. He expressed his view in favor of the
proposal to increase the Downtown Business Association and Canyon Institute.
City Manager/Executive Director Delach responded stating that item regarding L.A. County Fire Is a CityMgr
Supplemental Billing for this year; and the request Police Officer Hiring Reserve was a matching Response
fund for a.grant; the city opted not to take advantage of the grant and the money stayed within
the fund, but because of the increasing cost for workers compensation, staff is asking that it be
placed in that fund.
Ms. Francine Jensen addressed Council detailing a problem with a truck that contains garbage and F. Jensen
blocks the view on the street which has caused near accidents. City Manager Delach noted a Comments
revised Commercial Vehicle Ordinance which will be implemented soon and advised that staff will
look into the problem.
Ms. Yolanda Pena addressed Council stating that although City Hall in Motion was recently held at Y. Pena
' Los Lobos, there are still problems such as street leaning and loitering. She expressed her Comments
frustration at the lack of activities for kids, i.e. no park swimming pool and skate boarding.
Mr. Art Morales concurred with Ms. Pena, stating there are trash haulers all over the City, asked A. Morales
about Appropriations Limit from last meeting, and a liquor license Issued to the Foothill Shopping Comments
Center, suggested hiring part-time people to answer phones, use CDBG funds for free swim for
kids, and handing out money.
City Manager/Executive Director Delach responded to question regarding the Gann Limit as at the CityMgr
last meeting stating that it came about as a result of a taxpayer initiative shortly after Proposition Response
13; the Intent was to limit the expenditures of cities based on a formula that include the CPI, the
city's income and the city's population growth, in an effort to control or limit the money the city
receives.
Councilmember/Director Carrillo responded to liquor license at Foothill Shopping Center stating Carrillo
that TESCO, Fresh and Easy, has applied for a liquor license at this site. Comments
TESCO
Consideration of Supplemental Budget Appropriation Request for the 2007/08 Budget.
Ms. Mercedes Castro, Mary Mc Kendricks and Irene De La Pania, on behalf of the Azusa Chamber
of Commerce, addressed Council/Board Members requesting and additional $30,000 be added to
the Chamber budget for a total amount of $98,000. They detailed the programs they will be
creating with the additional funding as follows: Internship Program with local businesses,
' Community Resource Center, Multi- language Cultural Market Materials, New City Map, New
Resident Promotional Packet, and Business Recognition Program. They responded to questions
posed by Councilmembers noting that they would decrease their request for funding In the future
In order to become self sufficient and improve relations with the Azusa Downtown Business
Association.
Moved by Councllmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Counciimember/Dlrector Carrillo and
carried to approve a $30,000 Increase to the Azusa Chamber of Commerce budget from the City
for a total of $98,000. Councilmember/Director Macias dissenting.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilmember/Director Macias, seconded by
Councilmember/Director Carrillo and unanimously carried to deny request of additional funding for
the Azusa Downtown Business Association, but retain it's budget from the City at $20,000.
Ms. Suzanne Avila of The Canyon Institute and Ms. Jane Beesley of the California Rivers and
Mountains Conservancy, addressed Council/Board Members requesting $150,000 in funding to
renovate the former Taylor Property in Azusa Canyon into a river and environmental education
center for the Greater Azusa community as part of the larger Azusa River Wilderness Park; they
detailed the project. it was consensus of the CouncII/Board Members that they come back with a
scaled down version of the project and City Manager/Executive Director will look into funding
sources.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Rocha and unanimously
' carried to approve an additional appropriation for the current year in the amount of $106,754 to
provide for the balance of fire protection contract costs and to approve a transfer from General
Funds designated several years ago for police officer hiring (an unused grant match) into the City's
Liability Fund in the amount of $1,000,000.
Lengthy discussion was held regarding future City Hall on the Move meetings and Off -Site Utility
Board Meetings. The dates were scheduled as follows: City Hall on the Move —August 2nd, before
Concerts In the Parks, at 5:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, October 13'h, after the Parade at Memorial
Park. Other suggestions were made for July 30th meeting with Dr. Mathis, and July 28`h meeting in
the ABC neighborhood, but they were not confirmed. Next Off -Site Utility Board Meeting will be
held on September 24, 2007, at Mountain View Elementary School at 6:30 p.m.
After discussion regarding swimming pool admission fees It was moved by Mayor/Chairman
Rocha, seconded by Councilmember/Director Macias and unanimously carried that swim
admission price for children 12 years of age and under is $.50.
Swim
Admission ff
After discussion regarding Certificate and Proclamation Policy It was moved by Certificate 8
Councilmember/Director Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember/Director Carrillo that along with Proclamatlo
adjournment in memory of a deceased person, a certificate and letter be given to the family; Policy
further, that the Policy be amended in order that the City Manager/Executive Director may Amendment
approved Certificates of Welcome to new businesses.
Moved by Councllmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Mayor/Chairman Rocha and unanimously Adjourn
carried to adjourn.
TIME ADI RNMEN 0:17 P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-057. (Council)
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-11120. (Agency)
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