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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 2, 2007 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA 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 11 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