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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 17, 2007 - CCCiTY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CiTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 — 7:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium, located at 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA, 91702. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Ms. Irene Villapania led in the salute to the Flag. Call to Order Flag Salute INVOCATION was given by Pastor Logan Westbrooks of Faith Temple Church of God In Invocation Christ Mayor Rocha reminded all to keep our Soldiers in Payer. Rocha ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MAGAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO Also Present ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer l(relmeier, Assistant Community Development Director Onaga, Economic Development Director Coleman, Library Director Tovar, Assistant City Librarian Shahsavari, Tierra West Consultant Jose Ometeotl and Mike Garcia, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Miles Rosedale of the Canyon City Foundation presented grants to the following: Azusa M. Rosedale City Library Director Albert Tovar, funds will go to Library on the Move Project; AUSD Cyn Fndn Grnt Superintendent Cynthia Cervantes McGuire, funds will go to the Mariachi Program; Executive WINGS, AVSD, Director Abigail Gaines Homework House, fund will go to the Parent Resource Center; and Homework Hse Ms. Amanda Feret of WINGS, Women In Need of Growing Stronger, abuse help line. Azusa Library Ms. Jie Li, Bin Li and Hongwei Lou addressed Council to expose genocide In China with regard to organ harvesting, secret concentration camps and persecution of Falun Gong J • Li, B. Li B.H. practitioners. They detailed the situation and requested Council adopt a resolution urging Lou Psctn the end to the persecution. Mayor Rocha asked that this issue be discussed at the Utility Falun Gong Board meeting being held on September 24, 2007. Practitioners Dr. Ted Scott Bledsoe, new Director of Child & Family Development Center, a part of APU, T.Bledsoe addressed Council detailing the Importance of the counseling center and about services Comments provided surrounding mental health. Mr. Mike Lee voiced his opinion on the Town Hall Meeting held by Congresswoman Hilda M. Lee Solis, at the Senior Center; on Foothill Shopping Center, proposed creation of a 911 comments Celebration, 11 Forno Restaurant, and thanked Azusa Police Officers. Mr. David &Yoshiko Squires addressed Council requesting the public's help In identifying the D. Squires person who killed their daughter in a hit and run accident on March 28 2004, on Azusa Comments Avenue and 4" street in Azusa. He asked if anyone knows any Information regarding the crime to call the local police department as no one has been arrested; he thanked all for their help. Ms. Ginny Dadaian of Azusa Pacific University introduced Jessie Tobin, Azusa Senator with G. Dadaian the Associated Student Body of APU and Phil Rezel, Associated Student Body President of Comments APU. Ms. Dadaian announced that on Monday October 81" at 7:00 p.m. the new APU Marquee will be lighted and there will be a celebration. ' Ms. Irene C. Villapania, Executive Director of Azusa Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council providing an update on the Chamber as follows: Membership 2007 — 49 new members which she named, Events, i.e. Annual Installation Dinner, Board Retreat, Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies at Carvel Cinnabon and Foothill Car Wash, Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Open House, New Member Reception & Networking breakfast, Azusa Days at the LA County Fair — Parade, and Taste of the Town in conjunction with Azusa Golden Days. She announced the new website, WWW.AZUSACHAMBER.ORG. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed the item regarding the proposed loan to ll-Forno Restaurant expressing his objection to procedure the City used with regard to the CDBG funded program. He provided a chronological order of the CDBG funding and changes in 2007, and stated that there was incorrect information with regard to the noticing; it was not a change, but savings from previous years. He talked about the guidelines and purpose of the program and of which there has only been one application submitted for$105,000 from IL Forno to buy a liquor license for the business; he also talked about his experience trying to obtain forms for the program. 1. Villapania Exec Dir Chamber of Commerce J. Rosales Comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council expressing his opposition to a liquor license for the iL A. Morales Forno Restaurant on Azusa Avenue. He also requested a report from the Downtown Comments Business Association and thanked Library Director Tovar for the display of Hispanic Heritage Month in the City Library. Ms, Margaret Barcelo resident and member of ABC expressed concern regarding SanGabriel 'and Sierra Madre Avenues faded white lines in the street and Intersections. She expressed concern especially with the upcoming time change and darkness early in the evening. Specifically the areas are eastbound on Sierra Madre Avenue and southbound on San Gabriel Avenue. She suggested and voiced support of the Police Department providing a camera due to the busy traffic in the evening, and further pointed out that a pine tree growing up out of the concrete in that same area. Mr. Art Ramirez, Chairman of Azusa Golden Days announced the upcoming Western Dinner/Dance on Saturday, October 6'" at the Senior Center for a cost of $15.00; music will be provided by the Reel Cowboys; he invited all to attend, tickets can be obtained from the Senior Center, City Hall and Park and Recreation; for further Information call 812-5280. He talked about a soft ball game to be held during Golden Days between City of Azusa and stars from CSI Miami. Mayor Rocha asked Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Villapania if it was possible to place the Annual Report in the Library, and she responded she would check with her Executive Board and By Laws. He stated that he would check with DBA about their report, which the City Manager advised was not due till the end of the month and will be on file with the City. Mayor Rocha also asked that staff look Into the faded lines on Sierra Madre and San Gabriel. M. Barcelo Comments A. Ramirez Golden Days Rocha comments 'REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates City Manager Delach announced that there will be a Special Meeting immediately following City Mgr the Utility Board on September 24" regarding Affordable Housing Program. Comment Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and Cert & Proc unanimously* carried that the following be approved: Request for certificate of recognition Approved to Nicholas Miguel Ortiz who has attained the rank of Eagle Scout; to be presented on October 6, 2007, request for proclamation to proclaim the month of September, 2007, as National Preparedness Month and request for certificate of appreciation to B J Lettering & Flag Shop for donation of Flags. 09/17/07 PAGE TWO 11 Assistant City Librarian Shahla Shahsavari and Ms. Julianne Smith of Center for Academic Azusa Reads & Service Learning and Research at Azusa Pacific University, announced this year's federal Azusa work-study participation in the Azusa Reads and Azusa Calculates program to be held at the Calculates Azusa City Library. They talked about the success of the programs noting that there will be 17 tutors for Azusa Reads and 6 math tutors. Councilmember Macias announced that the Helping Hand fundraiser was very successful; he noted that the Downtown North Advisory Committee meeting has been rescheduled to October 2"d. He noted the following accomplishments within the City, Handicapped Access to the Library and City Hall, tutoring program, the recipients of the Canyon City Foundation grants, and the Chamber's pro -active role. He asked staff to look Into the lack of the camera facing the audience. Councilmember Gonzales expressed congratulations to Councilmember Carrillo on the birth of his daughter. He talked about the Golden Days baseball game scheduled for October 7" at Gladstone Park at 6:00 p.m. and listed the cast of CSI Miami and other actors as follows: Adam Rodriguez, Valente Rodriguez,. Raymond Cruz, Rex Lyn, Noel Geolennie, Emilio Rivera, Easi Morales, and the radio station 96.3 will be there. He announced that the Wine Tasting scheduled for October 3rd has been sold out. Mayor Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ethel Hirota and Alvina Jimenez; he expressed congratulation to Councilmember Carrillo; noted that the Poverty Summit Is scheduled for Saturday October 27'" at the Senior Center; September 201" will be Ribbon Cutting at Pioneer Park at 5:30 pm., Tree Planting will be on Saturday, September 22"d at 8:00 a.m. on Pasadena and Gladstone Street, on Sunday 23rd, book signing at 2:30 p.m. at the Museum by Jeffrey Cornejo; Ribbon Cutting on September 26" at the APU Science Center 9:45 a.m. by the Marquee; next Utility Board meeting will be held at Mountain View school at 6:30 p.m. 201 N. Vernon. Assistant Community Development Director Onaga presented an update on Vulcan Mining Company as follows: the first City Special Use Permit occurred in 1956 which allowed the mining to occur. In 1988 there was a 25 year time limit on the operation which led to 2013, two years later in 1990 It was amended with other conditions added, but the condition was modified to say that if there is substantial compliance with the conditions at the end of 2013, there would be a 25 year renewal which extend the timeframe to 2038, and at that time the operator could come back and ask for additional extensions. There was also a condition of an annual review via a public hearing In front of Planning Commission, which occurred in March of this year but Planning Commission did not act on it, but asked Staff to work with Vulcan for a much more thorough review of the Conditions of Approval. A consultant which specializes in mining operation has been hired and paid for by Vulcan Industries. The anticipated tentative date to go back to Planning Commission is November 14, 2007. He responded to questions posed by. Councilmember regarding concerns by Planning i.e. boundaries of the mining operations, AQMD requirements and existing conditions of approval. Macias Comments Gonzales Comments Rocha Comments L. Onaga Comments Vulcan Mining Mr. Steve Lilburn of Lilburn Corporation who will be performing the review of Vulcan Mining, S. Lilburn addressed Council responding to questions of Councilmembers regarding the need for aerial Comments photos and guidelines established by the State, State mandated. forms; past reviews are made available through the City. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Item regarding the proposed approval of a $105,000 CDBG Economic Development Loan IL Forno Loan for IL Forno Restaurant located at 619 N. Azusa Avenue was continued to September 24, Continued 2007, following the Utility Board Meeting due to the absence of a Councilmember and the need for additional time to review the paperwork regarding the issue. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously* carried Items D-48.5 with the exception of Item D- 4 and D-5, which was considered under the Special Call Spec Call portion of the Agenda. 1 ; The minutes of the regular meeting of September 4, 2007, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Merit Increase and/or regular Appointments: J. Saathoff, S. Hunt, W. Johnson, B. Parra. Resources New Appointment: M. Sencion, Customer Service Representative 1. Action Items Separation: J. Anderson, Line Mechanic. 09/17/07 PAGE THREE 3. The contract for the purchase of a 2008 GMC 7500 5 -Ton Dump Truck was approved Pur Dump and awarded to West Covina Motors Inc. in an amount of $73,799.33; a budget Truck & amendment in the amount of $8,849.33 was also approved. Budget Amend 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Spec Call 6. Approval was given for two Off -Campus Federal Work -Study Program Agreements; one Azusa Reads for AZUSA READS and another for AZUSA CALCULATES, and the City Manager was Azusa authorized to sign agreements. Calculates 7. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 07-C79 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Gonzales questioned who the official owners of the truck and equipment were regarding the SUV being purchased for the Sergeant assigned to LAHIDTA. Chief of Police Garcia responded stating that the truck will belong to the City and the equipment will belong to LAHIDTA. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried to approve purchase of one used, unmarked sport utility vehicle for Sergeant assigned to Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (LAHIDTA) task force, in the amount of $20,487.66 (inclusive of tax, title and license fees) from Advantage Ford located In the City of Duarte. Spec Call Items Gonzales Comment Pur SUV Reg Task Force Mayor Pro -tem Hanks thanked and congratulated Director of Recreation and Family Service Hanks Jacobs for the savings of $13,000. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Comments Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried to approve the purchase of (2) trucks to Pur 2 trucks augment the existing Park Division Fleet in the amount of $62,672.44 (Inclusive of tax, title Rec & Fam and license fees) from Reynolds Buick -Pontiac -GMC Trucks located in the City of West Svs Covina. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:16 CRA convene P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:00 P.M. Cncl rcnvd CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 10:01 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec Conf w/Legal 54956.9(a)l Case Name: Scott Witter v. City of Azusa Worker's Compensation Appeals Cnsl Board Case No. VN00530133 The City Council reconvened at 10:20 p.m. There was no reportable action taken In Closed Reconvened Session. No Reports UPCOMING MEETINGS: Upcoming Meetings September 24, 2007, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Mountain View School) October 1, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) October 15, 2007, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Alvin Jimenez, and Ethel Adjourn in Hirota. Memory A. Jimenez & TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:21 P.M. E. Hirota CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C80. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-012. *Indicates Carrillo absent. 09/17/07 PAGE FOUR