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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 2, 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.
CEREMONIAL
Certificates of Appreciation were presented to Brownie Troop 902 members as follows:
Franlde Maldonado, Stephanie Gonzales, Alma Romo, Alma Bautista, Autumn Nunez,
Cassandra Huerta, Annabella, Victoria Jacobs, Xandria Garcia, Graciela Meza, Makenna
Gonzales, Kayla Smith, Miranda Dominguez, Jazmin Davis, Mariela Arroyo, Gisel Jaimes,
Sharon, Gina, Trinity Ruelas, and Brenda Gonzales. Certificates were also presented to
Leaders as follows: Melisa Reynoso, Albert Reynoso, Ana Gonzales and Osiris Jacobs.
(Some members were not in attendance at the meeting.) Mayor Rocha was presented with
a pin and became an honorary member of Troop 902.
Ceremonial
Cert of Apprec
Brownie Troop
902 Mayor
Rocha
Honorary
Member
The Swearing in Ceremony took place for the following new Officers: Robert Chivas, Oath to new
'Matthew Hendricks, Bertha Parra, and William Johnson. Promotional Acknowledgments of Police Officer
Corporal Jason Klmes, Jorge Sandoval, and Randy Schmidt were also held. & Promotions
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Sess
Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Real Property Negotiation item regarding 740 N. Dalton J. Rosales
Avenue, stating that the city is negotiating the potential sale of the senior center. He stated Comments
that he originally thought It was just the three Dalton properties and now they are Including
the senior center to sell to Watt Genton developer for the Downtown North.
The City Council recessed to Closed at 7:11 p.m. to discuss the following:
Recess
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 Conf w/Legal
(a)) P. Hoh v. City of Azusa et al. Case No. CV06-3603 MRP (RCx) Cnsl Hoh
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/Labor
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Negotiator
Organizations/Employee: APOA AND CAPP APOA & CAPP
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. Conf w/Legal
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg
Property Address:
54956.9(x)) Case Name:
Scott Witter v. City of Azusa
Cnsl Witter
728 N. Dalton Avenue, 740 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA
Worker's Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VN00530133
'REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Real Prop Neg
Watt Genton Associates, LP
Property Address:
303 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
303 E. Foothill
Negotiating Parties:
Marla Lopez, Tenant
Maria Lopez
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Tenant
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg
Property Address:
303 E. Foothill Boulevard, 716 N. Dalton Avenue, 726 N. Dalton
Dalton Prop
Avenue,
728 N. Dalton Avenue, 740 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA
303 Foothill
91702
716, 726, 728,
Negotiating Parties:
Watt Genton Associates, LP
740 N. Dalton
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of payment
The City Council reconvened at 7:45 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no No Rpts
reportable action taken in Closed Session, only the first Item listed was discussed, the One Item
remaining items will be discussed at the end of the Council meeting.
7:45 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order.
Mr. Jorge Rosales led In the salute to the Flag.
was given by Pastor Samuel Martinez of Christian Faith Center of the Valley
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
'City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public
Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Economic Development Director Coleman, Tierra
West Consultant Jose Ometeotl, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Recreation
and Family Services Jacobs, Controller Aguilar, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
Toscano.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Rglr Mtg
Call to Order
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Pub Part
Mr. Ralph Plfia voiced concern regarding rent increases at the low-income apartment R. Pina
building where he resides. City Manager Delach responded to Mr. Pifia's concerns stating Comments
that they are working on the issue. City Attorney Carvalho also responded providing details
on the issue and matter regarding the unfair increase by the management of the apartments.
He provided contact information in order to discuss the matter with staff.
07/02/07 PAGE TWO
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Real Prop Neg
Address:
1 120 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
1 120 W.
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Foothill
Negotiating Parties:
S &S Foods
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Real Prop Neg
Address:
1 140 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
1 140 W.
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Foothill
Negotiating Parties:
Price Self Storage
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
'REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81
Real Prop Neg
Address:
1030 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
1030 W.
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Foothill
Negotiating Parties:
R B Fiberfab
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81
Real Prop Neg
Address:
1020 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
1020 W.
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Foothill
Negotiating Parties:
Pro Auto Electric
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Real Prop Neg
Address:
1 100 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
1 100 W.
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Foothill
Negotiating Parties:
Melco Steel Inc.
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Real Prop Neg
Address:
1050 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
1050 W.
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Foothill
.Negotiating
Parties:
Under Negotiation:
Corky's Place
Price and Terms of Payment
The City Council reconvened at 7:45 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no No Rpts
reportable action taken in Closed Session, only the first Item listed was discussed, the One Item
remaining items will be discussed at the end of the Council meeting.
7:45 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order.
Mr. Jorge Rosales led In the salute to the Flag.
was given by Pastor Samuel Martinez of Christian Faith Center of the Valley
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
'City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public
Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Economic Development Director Coleman, Tierra
West Consultant Jose Ometeotl, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Recreation
and Family Services Jacobs, Controller Aguilar, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk
Toscano.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Rglr Mtg
Call to Order
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Pub Part
Mr. Ralph Plfia voiced concern regarding rent increases at the low-income apartment R. Pina
building where he resides. City Manager Delach responded to Mr. Pifia's concerns stating Comments
that they are working on the issue. City Attorney Carvalho also responded providing details
on the issue and matter regarding the unfair increase by the management of the apartments.
He provided contact information in order to discuss the matter with staff.
07/02/07 PAGE TWO
Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed item regarding Closed Session Real Property Negotiation for J. Rosales
property located at 740 N. Dalton, the Senior Center, stating that the City is interested in Comments
selling it. He recommended Council approve handicapped parking adjacent to the public
facilities in order to comply with Federal and State law. He asked where the city vehicles will
be parked if property at the Transportation yard is sold. He inquired whether the City has a
lease with the Armory.
Mr. Art Morales talked about parking motor homes; bad acoustics at Murray School; free A. Morales
swim; suggestions for seeking funds; expressed his opposition for additional funding to Comments
Chamber of Commerce and asked that an audit of the Chamber be made and placed at the
Library; lack of enough information on supplemental budget and referring problems to the
City Manager.
Mrs. Barbara Dickerson announced that senior students received over $400,000 in B. Dickerson
scholarships; reminded council of the student who was the Gates Millennium Scholarship Comments
recipient; stated that she, as well as the Mayor, Chief of Police and representatives from the
AVSD, attended Assemblyman Ed Hernandez Summit. She further suggested Public Service
Announcements be aired on cable television to announce various activities that go on in the
City, and to raise aware levels to the families.
REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates
City Manager Delach responded to question regarding the Armory lease, stating that it was Rocha
an informational item to Council on January 25, 2007 and came back to Council at a study Comment
session with recommendations during the Capital Budget.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously Cert of
carried to approve Requests for Certificates of Welcome to members of the Sister City Youth Welcome
Exchange which will be presented at the July 16, 2007 Council Meeting. Sister City
City Manager Delach announced that the Director of Human Resources Cathy Hanson, has
submitted her resignation from the City and accepted a position with the City of Manhattan
Beach.
City Mgr
Announcement
HR Dir resigner
Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks reminded all of the 4th of July and asked all to be safe and smart when Hanks
celebrating the holiday. He announced the Flag Raising Breakfast to be held at the Church of Comments
Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints at 7 a.m. noting that It is our duty to celebrate our freedom
and gratitude. Referring to a letter to the editor, he talked about the importance of MTA
funding the Gold Line. He requested that he and the Mayor form an ad hoc committee In
order to review and discuss rules of conduct for Council Meetings.
Councilmember Macias talked about the right to celebrate 4`h of July, with safe and sane Macias
fireworks and stating that no one has the right to endanger others with illegal fireworks; he Comments
asked the City Manager to be strict with violators.
Fire Chief Bob Hook addressed the fireworks Issue stating that every piece of equipment is Fire Chief Hook
being manned as well as additional man power in case of fire due to the dry weather; he Comments
stated that dry grass and shrubs are the worst in 20 years and asked all resident to be
careful.
Chief of Police Garcia provided an update stating that the City will be taking a team COP Garcia
approach on illegal fire works, and that this Is the busiest holiday for fire and police Comment
departments' activity; the Public Information Officer has helped with an aggressive
campaign, and provided statistics of past 4'h of July holidays. City Manager Delach added
that Athens will be providing extra street sweeping on Thursday.
Councilmember Macias questioned the CIP noting that he didn't see potential funding for Macias
new audio visual equipment for auditorium, new goose neck microphones and new cameras Comments
and perhaps a new chair for the person who mans the equipment backstage. He also
commented on the first off-site Utility Board Meeting held at Murray School, and suggested
,that it be tapped and aired.
City Manager Delach responded stating that this has high priority and a request to Charter City Mgr
Communications has been made. Response
07/02/07 PAGE THREE
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Councilmember Carrillo commented on RV parking, congratulated Cathy Hanson, Carrillo
encouraged people to visit the Library, Senior Center and Memorial Park gym which are comments
being used as cooling centers. He asked that public service announcements regarding
canyon dangers and accidents be run on cable TV.
Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs stated that Memorial Park Cooling Center J. Jacobs
is not ready to use as a cooling center, and advised the Senior Center Is open from 8:30 Comment
a.m. — 4:30 p.m. and Memorial Park is open from 7:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. for this purpose.
Councilmember Gonzales thanked his colleague Councilmember Macias for his help with the Gonzales
second annual fundraiser Casino Night; he wished all a safe 4" of July, advised all to have Comments
fund, be smart, slow down and avoid tragedies.
Mayor Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Pat Morales, and to keep in
prayer Octavio Ramirez and Elaine Par. He asked that drought Information be sent to
churches. Public Information Officer Quiroz responded that he has sent a notice to every
residential and commercial customer in the City. Mr. Rocha asked when the Planning
Commission meetings will be televised, when the Ground Breaking for Block 36 will take
place, and that meeting for off-site Utility Board, September 24th and City Hall on the Move,
and August 2 n be listed under Upcoming Meetings on the Agenda. He invited all for Palm
Tree Planting on July 14, 2007, at 8 am at Northside Park.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Economic Development Director Coleman presented the proposed Joint Resolution of the
Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed annexation of property located at Azusa
Avenue and Arrow Highway stating that the Resolution approves the negotiated exchange of
property tax revenue for that property. The City filed for the annexation with LAFCO and
has been working with County staff regarding the issue. LAFCO will notify all interested
agencies and the CIO will come back with proposed negotiations regarding the property tax
split, which will begin in July 1, 2008, $4,834 in property tax revenue being transferred from
L.A. County to the City of Azusa, upon annexation; each fiscal year from then on slightly over
17% of the property tax growth within the territory will then go to the City from the County.
The City's Chief Financial Officer has reviewed the formula and found it acceptable; he
recommended approval. He responded to questions posed by Councilmembers regarding
time frame, plans for the area regarding development proposal, and the process.
Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE
NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUE RESULTING FROM THE
ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY KNOWN AS ANNEXATION 2005-44 TO THE CITY OF AZUSA
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILIVIEMBERS:
GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
Rocha
Comments
Sched Items
joint reso
Brd ofsupv
& city
n/e corner of
Azusa and
Arrow
B. Coleman
Comments
Res. 07-057
Joint Resolutior
City and Co.
Approving
& Accepting
Negotiate
Exchange
Prop Tax
Revenue
Annexation
2005-44
CONSIDERATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS COMMISSION'S (ABC) PROPOSED ABC Parking
PARKING LOT RETROFIT. Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Retrofit
presented the proposed Parking Lot Retrofit with recommendations from ABC (a) which J. Makshanoff
includes two new handicapped spots in the middle of the City Council parking lot and an Comments
additional parking area by the building; he noted that only one handicapped parking Is
required, option (b) Is to remove one of the handicapped spots so that the same number of
parking spaces remains, and option (c) Is to remove a planter and a liquid amber tree, and
place a handicap space there.
Lengthy discussion was held regarding the issue and it was moved by Councilmember Discussion and
Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to implement the Approval
'ABC recommendation, adding a ramp and to create a Mayor parking spot in the parking lot ABC Rec
behind the library.
07/02/07 PAGE FOUR
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE Cncl/CRA &
AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AT 8:22 P.M. TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: APFA convene
IO1NT CITY/AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND AGENCY ITEM
APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Tax Allocation
AMENDED AND RESTATED MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END Bonds 2007
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TAXABLE TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES A, AND Series A
TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, 2007 SERIES B; AND DEBT FINANCING DOCUMENTATION Series B
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED BONDS. .
'Economic Development Director Coleman presented the proposal of the Issuance of two B. Coleman
series of bonds, Series A and Series B. He thanked Michael Williams of C.M. de Crinis & Comments
Company, I(Im Byrens and Sonia Carvalho of BBI(, City Manager Delach, Chief Financial
Officer l(relmeler, City Treasurer Hamilton and Redevelopment Senior Accountant Jara for
their assistance. He recommended approval of the issuance of bonds.
Mr. Michael Williams of C.M. de Crinis Financial Advisor, addressed the issue stating that M. Williams
Investment grade rating was issued which lowered the cost of financing, the bond sale is C.M. de
scheduled in two weeks, with closing by the end of the month, Series A is not to exceed 18 Crinis
million dollars which is about 15.7 million dollars and 4 million on Series B. He responded Comments
to questions posed by Councilmembers/Board Members regarding the lack of S&P rating,
explanation of the debt ratio, size, use of property, explanation of different interest rates, i.e.
Series A - which are taxable bonds, people must pay State and Federal taxes, there will be no
restrictions and provides a lot of flexibility and Series B are the refinancing of 1997 tax
allocation bonds, it smoothes out the debt service and lowers the overall cost of the debt,
they are tax exempt; they did not receive an investment grade rating they have a lower
coverage ratio and people do not have to pay income tax. The revenue source is from
redevelopment tax increment.
Councilmember/Board Member Gonzales noted an error on the Council term expirations on Questions
page 20, corrected as follows: Carrillo — 2011 and Gonzales — 2009. Ms. I(lm Byrens of & comments
BBI(, noted changes to the title of the Redevelopment resolution. Staff responded to
' additional questions regarding Interest rate, Amvac Insurance Policy for one year and noted
fees.
Moved by Councilmember/Board Member Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem/Board
Member Hanks and unanimously carried to take action on the resolutions collectively.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 07-058
THE FINANCING OF AMENDED AND RESTATED MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Approving
AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF Financing
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. Bonds
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRiLLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Board Member Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, APPROVING THE Res. 07-P3
'PURCHASE AND RESALE OF BONDS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Approving
AZUSA, APPROVING A FORM OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS Purchase &
RELATING THERETO. Resale
Moved by Board Member Hanks, seconded by Board Member Gonzales, to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Authority:
AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: NONE
Director Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
07/02/07 PAGE FIVE
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING Res. 07-R20
THE ISSUANCE OF ITS AMENDED AND RESTATED MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Approving
AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, APPROVING Trust
TRUST INDENTURES, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A PURCHASE Indentures,
AGREEMENT SETTING THE MAXIMUM FiNAL TERMS OF THE SALE OF THE BONDS AND Escrow Agmt,
MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS RELATING THERETO. Official Stmt,
Purchase Agmt,
Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Gonzales to waive further reading and etc.
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
'NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADJOURNED AT 9:02P.M., THE APFAADJN
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED. CRA /Cncl
continue
IOINT CITY/AGENCY ITEMS
Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE Res. 07-C61
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE Approving
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Purchase &
CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE SALE AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 850 WEST Sale Agmt
10TH STREET 1N THE CITY OF AZUSA 850 W. 10'h
Street
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE Res.07-R24
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE Approving
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Purchase &
CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE SALE AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 850 WEST Sale Agmt
10TH STREET IN THE CITY OF AZUSA 850 W. 10'h
Street
07/02/07 PAGE SIX
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE SALE BY THE CITY AND ACQUISITION BY THE
Jnt City/CRA
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850 W. 10TH STREET MORE
Items
COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE CITY TRANSPORTATION YARD. Economic Development
Purchase &
Director Coleman addressed the issue stating this is a Joint Council/Agency Item for the
Sale Agmt
approval of the purchase and sale agreement of the Transportation Yard at 850 W. 10'h
850 W. 10"'
Street from the City to the Agency; he provided background stating that in June 1993, the
Street
City purchased the real property located at 850 W. 10'° Street from Wynn Trust & Dyer Trust
for a total purchase price of $828,000, with funds borrowed from the Light Fund. The
property is located in the Merged Redevelopment Project Area of the City of Azusa at 10'h
and Vernon and Is approximately 82,764 sq. ft. (1.9 acres). The Agency desires to purchase
the City Transportation Yard property and City desires to sell by the terms in the Purchase
and Sale Agreement. To date, the Light Fund has not been reimbursed by the City and the
Redevelopment Agency is assuming the City's obligation to repay the funds. In late 2006
and early 2007, the Agency purchased several properties as part of the land assembly effort
'in
connection with the Downtown North and proposed Target projects. As part of the
acquisition process the Agency settled with a number of businesses affected by the
acquisition, which included land acquisition, relocation, and business goodwill payments;
during acquisition and negotiation phase, some of the businesses expressed interest to
remain in the City of Azusa. The Agency proposes to subdivide the subject property in the
near future and potentially relocate some of these businesses to the property. The
Agreement provides for reimbursement by the Redevelopment Agency to the City of Azusa
in the amount of $1,615,877 for the purchase price, payable by a promissory note secured
by a deed of trust. The purchase price is reflective of the City's acquisition price of
$828,000 plus 5% simple interest over a 30 year term.
Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE Res. 07-C61
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE Approving
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Purchase &
CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE SALE AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 850 WEST Sale Agmt
10TH STREET 1N THE CITY OF AZUSA 850 W. 10'h
Street
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE Res.07-R24
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A PURCHASE AND SALE Approving
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Purchase &
CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE SALE AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 850 WEST Sale Agmt
10TH STREET IN THE CITY OF AZUSA 850 W. 10'h
Street
07/02/07 PAGE SIX
Moved by Director Carrillo, seconded by Director Gonzales to waive further reading and
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES:
DIRECTORS:
GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES:
DIRECTORS:
NONE
ABSENT:
DIRECTORS:
NONE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADMINISTRATION/ADVANCE FROM THE CITY.
Director Macias offered a Resolution entitled:
Redevelopment
Advance from
City
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING A Res. 07-R21
LOAN FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT Requesting
PROJECT AREA. Loans
Moved by Director Macias, seconded by Director Gonzales to waive further reading and
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency:
AYES:
DIRECTORS:
GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES:
DIRECTORS:
NONE
ABSENT:
DIRECTORS:
NONE
Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING LOANS FOR Res. 07-059
PURPOSES OF THE MERGED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Authorizing
Loans
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AND THE CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED AT 9:28 CRA recess
P.M. Cncl continued
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items F-1 through F-9 was approved by motion of Consent Cal
Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried with Items
the exception of Items F-2, 4, 5, 6, and 8, which were considered under the Special Call
portion of the Agenda.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 2007, were approved as written. Min appvd
2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
3. The City Treasurer's Report as of May 31, 2007, was received and filed. Treas Rpt
4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call
7. Approval was given to take a stance in support for the proposed Senate BIII 1028 and Ltr of support
the Mayor was authorized, on behalf of the City to send a letter of support for the SB 1028
proposed Senate Bill.
8. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
9. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:
Spec Call
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 07-C60
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants
ARE TO BE PAID.
07/02/07 PAGE SEVEN
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Councilmember Macias addressed Human Resources Action Items suggesting that new Special Call
employees come to Council meeting to introduce themselves to the City Council as well as
the Community. Macias
Comments
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously
carried to approve the Human Resources Action Items as follows:
Human Resources Action items were approved as follows:
Merit Increase and/or regular Appointments: M. Bertelsen, S. Chapman, and S. Yang.
' New Appointments: M. Antwine, Senior Management Analyst, J. Smith, Police dispatcher, HR Action
and C. Wilkins. Items
Separations: C. Ramirez, Police Dispatcher.
Mayor Rocha addressed the professional services agreement with B/R Partners, noting that Rocha
under the section Prepare Status and Update Reports, he would like to see more of this Comments
information. He asked if there is an Error and Omissions Policy; Economic Development
Director Coleman responded that there Is no such policy. City Attorney Carvalho explained
the reason why it was removed from the agreement. Councilmember Macias added that the
Indemnification Clause is enforceable.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and carried to
approve an amendment to the existing B/R Partners Agreement extension to June 30, 2008 Agmt w/B/R
and the Mayor was authorized to sign the amended agreement. Mayor Rocha dissenting. Partners
Approved
Councilmember Gonzales addressed the CIP Budget asking when the right field shelters on
the Little League field at Zacatecas hark will be put in. Director of Recreation and Family Gonzales
Services Jacobs responded stating that shelters at Zacatecas Park will be coming to Council Comments
in the proposed CIP 2008-09 budget and the costs have not been estimated at this time. CIP
Mayor Rocha asked about the safety of the pony league snack bar equipment at Gladstone Rocha
Park. Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs responded that there will be a make Comments
' over of the snack bar in the off season and all the other equipment is in operable conditions; CIP Pavement
they will assess the plumbing and electrical at that time. He asked questions about the Management
Pavement Management Plan Year 5, Utility Mitigation and Construction Costs, of which there Correction
was a correction of $2,500,000 to $2,100,000.
Director of Public Works Makshanoff responded to question regarding improvement to the Dir Pub Wks
Acosta and Foothill intersection stating that they are making a "T" Intersection, and the "Y" is Response
still to be determined and worked out with APU as it's in the Specific Plan Assistance CIP
Mitigation Fees.
City Manager Delach responded to questions from Council regarding APU Specific Plan,
stating that they will give the City the land, with regard to right of way dedication. He stated
that there were fees on several intersections with the expansion of APU under the
environmental document. He also responded to Armory questions that Recreation and
Family Services will bring the item back to Council, and that Parks and Recreation
Commission will be having discussions on how the facility will be used; it may be used as a
back up gymnasium and community facility for events.
Public Works Makshanoff responded to question regarding the handling of carry over items,
stating that with the hiring of Engineering staff and consultants they will begin to take a more
aggressive role with CIP projects. With regard to questions on Angeleno Park, he responded
that he would confer with Director of Recreation and Family Services on that matter. Mayor
Rocha expressed concern regarding the many Carry Over Items stating that he didn't want to
add many new projects that cannot be completed.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously
carried,to receive and file the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and budget for
fiscal year 2007-08.
City Mgr
Response
CIP
Dir Pub Wks
Response
Carry Over
Items CIP
Rocha
Comments
CIP Proposed
Budget Receive
& filed
Councilmember Gonzales addressed item regarding placement of stop signs at various Gonzales
intersections stating that there are no stop signs at Edith Ann and Virginia Ann and there are Comments
speeding problems. City Manager Delach explained about the liabilities that go with putting
stop signs where the City Engineer does not recommend; staff will follow up with the City
Engineer.
07/02/07 PAGE EIGHT
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously Stop Signs
carried to authorize staff to place stop signs at various intersections throughout the City. Approved
Councilmember Macias addressed item regarding the Supplemental Retirement Plan for Macias
AMMA and SEIU, asking for the number of AMMA members. Director of Human Resources Comments
Hanson responded that according to payroll records, there are 26 members.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously
carried to receive and file the Informational item on the Supplemental Retirement Plan for
the Azusa Middle Management Association (AMMA) and the Service Employees International
Union Local 721 (SEIU), as no action was required at this time.
THE CiTY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:50 P.M.
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:05 P.M.
Councilmember Carrillo offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 74 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARD
PARKING.
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further
reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
The City Council recessed back into Closed Session at 10:06 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Organizations/Employee: APOA AND CAPP
Receive and file
Supplemental
Retirement Plar
AMMA B.SEIU
CRA convened
Cncl
reconvened
Ord. 07-09
Residential
Front Yard
Parking
Conf w/Labor
Negotiator
APOA & CAPP
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. Conf w/Legal
54956.9(all Case Name: Scott Witter v. City of Azusa Cnsl Witter
Worker's Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VN00530133
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg
Property Address: 303 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 303 E. Foothill
Negotiating Parties: Maria Lopez, Tenant Maria Lopez
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Tenant
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Property Address: 303 E. Foothill Boulevard, 716 N. Dalton Avenue, 726 N. Dalton
Avenue, 728 N. Dalton Avenue, 740 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA
91702
Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81
Address: 1 120 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
' Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: S 8.S Foods
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Address: 1140 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Price Self Storage
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
07/02/07 PAGE NINE
Real Prop Neg
Dalton Prop
303 Foothill
716, 726, 728,
740 N. Dalton
Real Prop Neg
1120 W.
Foothill
Real Prop Neg
1140 W.
Foothill
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Address: 1030 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: R B Fiberfab
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Address: 1050 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Corky's Place
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The City Council reconvened at 11:47 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that with regard
to Real Property Negotiations for the property located at 740 N. Dalton, the Senior Center,
the Downtown North Committee had discussed several options regarding the site and Watt
Genton had expressed interest In purchasing the site at the Committee meeting; the terms
and conditions were discussed in Closed Session and the Council decided by unanimous
vote not to pursue any sale of the site.
Real Prop Neg
1030 W.
Foothill
Real Prop Neg
1020 W.
Foothill
Real Prop Neg
1100 W.
Foothill
Real Prop Neg
1050 W.
Foothill
Reconvened
Reportable
Action
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Upcoming
Meetings
'July 16, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
July 23, 2007, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (LB.W)
August 6, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
September 4, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Pat Morales and Keep in Adjourn
Prayer Octavio Ramirez, and Elaine Parr.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:48 P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C62.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-010.
07/02/07 PAGE TEN
In memory of
P. Morales
Keep in Prayer
O. Ramirez 1i_
E. Parr
Address:
1020 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties:
Pro Auto Electric
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
'REAL
PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81
Address:
1 100 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators:
City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties:
Melco Steel Inc.
Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Address: 1050 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Corky's Place
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The City Council reconvened at 11:47 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that with regard
to Real Property Negotiations for the property located at 740 N. Dalton, the Senior Center,
the Downtown North Committee had discussed several options regarding the site and Watt
Genton had expressed interest In purchasing the site at the Committee meeting; the terms
and conditions were discussed in Closed Session and the Council decided by unanimous
vote not to pursue any sale of the site.
Real Prop Neg
1030 W.
Foothill
Real Prop Neg
1020 W.
Foothill
Real Prop Neg
1100 W.
Foothill
Real Prop Neg
1050 W.
Foothill
Reconvened
Reportable
Action
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Upcoming
Meetings
'July 16, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
July 23, 2007, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (LB.W)
August 6, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
September 4, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Pat Morales and Keep in Adjourn
Prayer Octavio Ramirez, and Elaine Parr.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:48 P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C62.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-010.
07/02/07 PAGE TEN
In memory of
P. Morales
Keep in Prayer
O. Ramirez 1i_
E. Parr