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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 5, 2007 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007 — 6:33 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. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Certificates of Recognition were presented to City Employees Cindy Seffer and Karen Clear Cert of Rec congratulating them for awards received at the 2007 Los Angeles County Fair. Seffer/Clear Certificate of Recognition was presented to Ms. Carmen Eckert of Nana's Ice -Cream Cert of Rec Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting additional information regarding the closed A. Morales session item regarding Initiation of Litigation. Comments The City Council recessed to Closed at 6:58 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9 (c) INITIATION OF Conf w/Legal LITIGATION. 1 Case. Cncl 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 Person Foothill Negotiating Parties: S 8.S Foods Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) congratulating her for receiving awards at the 2007 Los Angeles County Fair. Nana's 1 140 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 1 140 W. Ice Cream City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Proclamation was presented to Mr. Adrian Acosta honoring him as Teacher of the Year. Proc to A. Price Self Storage Acosta Teacher Price and Terms of Payment Of the Year ' CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess 1030 W. Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Foothill Mayor Rocha noted that Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks has an excused absence from the meeting. Hanks absent Mr. Art Morales addressed Council requesting additional information regarding the closed A. Morales session item regarding Initiation of Litigation. Comments The City Council recessed to Closed at 6:58 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9 (c) INITIATION OF Conf w/Legal LITIGATION. 1 Case. Cncl 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 Person Foothill Negotiating Parties: S 8.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 Person Foothill Negotiating Parties: Price Self Storage Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg Address: 1030 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 1030 W. Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Foothill Negotiating Parties: R B Fiberfab Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg Address: 1020 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 1020 W. Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Foothill Negotiating Parties: Pro Auto Electric Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment u REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Address: 1 100 West Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person 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 Person Negotiating Parties: Corky's Place Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Address: Block 36 (Foothill Blvd., Azusa Ave., 6'h St., Alameda) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: Tom Wulf, Lowe Enterprises Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment The City Council reconvened at 7:40 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho responded to question from public comment stating that under the Brown Act a public agency can meet in closed session under initiation of litigation and not disclose the party before they go into discussion on the basis that the City may not determine they will Initiate litigation or that the City's position may be prejudiced is the reason parties name is not disclosed. She advised that the City Council has authorized the filing of litigation by a 4-0 vote, and disclosed that under the Brown Act the Council Agency Board has authorized the City Attorney to Initiate litigation against the owner and operator of the D -Club Nightclub and Restaurant in order to Insure compliance with the City's zoning and entertainment permit requirements. Real Prop Neg 1100 W. Foothill Real Prop Neg 1050 W. Foothill Real Prop Neg Block 36 Reconvened City Attorney Comments Mayor Rocha announced that Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks is out of town and will not be in Hanks absent attendance at this meeting. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Mr. Michael Volano and Boy Scout Troop number 888 led in the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute INVOCATION was given by Pastor Samuel Martinez of Christian Faith Center of the Valley. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Economic Development Director Coleman, Library Director Tovar, Assistant Director of Resource Management Tang, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kremeier, Tierra West Consultants Ometeotl, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Milford Walker of West Covina addressed Council and talked about his acquaintance M. Walker with a resident of Azusa, Mike Lee and noted that there is a need to communicate with Comments people. He talked about West Covina issues regarding freedom of speech Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council speaking against a proposed condominium project in the M. Lee Senior Center parking lot; urged all to vote in the school board election and wished specific Comments candidates of West Covina good luck. He offered comments about the recent Poverty Summit, recent candidates' forum for the School Board candidates, and thanked Public Works for stop signs in certain areas. Ms. Maricela Cueva, newly elected President of the Azusa Sister City Committee, introduced M. Cueva her new cabinet as follows: Joe Guarrera, Vice President, Maria Salazar, Secretary, Yolanda Comments Pena. Treasurer, and Board Members Peggy Martinez and Sandra Renchler. She thanked all for welcoming Mayor of Zacatecas at the Golden Days events and Invited all to join Sister City Committee. 11/05/07 PAGE TWO Mr. Jesse Butanda addressed Council with concerns regarding the new incoming business, Tesco Fresh and Easy, stating that employees being hired can be dismissed at any time; will have low paying wages; should have health benefits and be unionized; there is no sick pay and/or penalties for those who get ill; and there is a need for a full service grocery store/super market. Ms. Irene Villapania, Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, announced that the Chamber and the Coordinating Council will be hosting a Food and Toy Drive and Invited all to a free breakfast; if you bring non-perishable foods and new, unwrapped toys, on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, between 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. at the Azusa Eagles at 1603 N. San Gabriel Canyon Road; she asked that people R.S.V.P. to the Chamber at (626) 334- 1507. Ms. Yolanda Pena and Veronica Verdugo, her granddaughter, addressed Council thanking Mayor Rocha for attending Murray Elementary at the request of Veronica; she presented him with thank you letters from her class and talked about the event. Ms. Andrea Cruz talked about the quit claim for the parking lot on Alameda and Foothill stating there is no justification to give it away. She read an article from the Tribune which stated that Azusa is in need of a tax base; referred to the warrant register and the money Costco receives from the City, and to closed session Item where she stated properties are being given away and asked that the City get compensation. Ms. Jule Arevalo, Sierra Palms Homeowners, addressed Council presenting issues with Palm Drive noting the lack of completion has concerned the homeowners. She presented photos of broken bags of gravel, dumped tires, debris garbage as people are beginning to use the areas as a dumping ground. She asked that the Mayor and Council see that they complete the construction on Palm Drive. She also noted that they have installed a brand new fence and a couple of slates have now been broken. Further there is no room due to the roundabout and asked to make it smaller and noted that due to the lack of barriers there are concerned about flooding. Mayor Rocha responded that he would be glad to go to one of the Association meetings to talk about the problems, Mr. Gene Lopez of Sierra Palms addressed Council voicing concerns regarding the roundabout and asked that it become a three way stop, stating that it would solve that problem. He also talked about the graffiti that is taking place in their residence noting that they installed vinyl fencing and to paint did not solve the problem, but actually enhanced it; he asked that someone from the City go see it. He stated that there is a need for a sound barrier due to the train stop which may be frequent, and asked that Council let the new Gold Line know that there Is no longer an intersection there and no need to blow their horn at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. Mr. Gary Duarte of Sierra Palms addressed Council asking that they suggest to Azusa Land Partners to put in a visual and a sound barrier at the north end of Sierra Palms. He stated that they asked ALP to plant a tree barrier and visuals, to no avail. Ms. Jule Arevalo spoke on behalf of Nancy Rudder of Sierra Palms, presenting photographs of the fence which was tagged. The abatement company hired by the City painted the fence which turned yellow, voiding the warranty for that portion of the fence. Patricia Lutges of Center of Enriched Studies, 472 S. Citrus Avenue, addressed Council to discuss zoning for educational business at that location. . She stated that Planning has advised that the strip mall was not zoned for educational use; expressed her frustration stating that there is a liquor store by the school, towing company, hair styling and book store. She noted complaints of vagrancy, graffiti, and crime and that there is a need for a school which counsels, tutors, helps get jobs, and assists in preparing resumes, etc. Mr. Art West addressed Council expressing his opposition to building condos on the parking lot of the senior center; talked about the center when it was built that the loan back had to be paid. He asked if politicking is allowed at the Center. Mr. Joe Guarrera addressed Council questioning the proposal to build condos on the parking lot at the senior center stating that it was built with State Grant funds and there were stipulations that it had to remain a Senior Center. He stated the project is developer driven not resident driven. 11/05/07 PAGE THREE J Arevalo for N. Rudder Comments Pastor Samuel Martinez, President of the Azusa Ministerial Association, addressed Council Comments in favor of the Homeless Voucher Program. He invited the community to attend the Annual Thanksgiving Service on November 18, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at Foothill Community Church. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed presentation by Vulcan Materials Corporation regarding mining J. Rosales activities, reminding Council that a presentation was made on September 17, 2007, by Comments Assistant Community Development Director Larry Onaga, and in March of 2007 the Planning Commission did not accept the mining report. He reminded Council that they have received a presentation and the Annual Review has not be presented or approved. Mr. Art Morales provided a short history of the senior center building and stated that he was A. Morales 'a member of the Area Agency on Aging and is in opposition to the taking of the Senior Comments Center parking lot. He objected to the Chamber of Commerce hosting the Azusa School Board Candidates Forum and objected to the format. He urged all to vote on election day. REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF City Manager Delach responded to question regarding the Quit Claim for the parking lot on the corner of Foothill and Alameda stating that it Is a ministerial action as the City must transfer title to the Redevelopment Agency as Bank of American will be leasing the parking lot for $800 per month; It's temporary and not free. He responded to Issues presented by Sierra Palms residents stating that he will look at the issues involving the construction on Palm Drive; footings/abutments for the railroad bridge are complete which will enable them to do fly overs and there will be less railroad freight or passenger horn blowers. The roundabout is for traffic calming and was part of the Specific Plan which cannot be changed without a significant process. With regard to fence and graffiti problems, in the future refer removal to the HOA. He advised that staff will look into the requirements for visual and sound barriers. He stated that with regard to the proposed tutoring center, Ms. Lutges does need a zone change and is welcome to apply for it. Rpts/Updates City Mgr Response to Quit Claim Palm Drive Issues Tutoring Cntr City Attorney Carvalho responded to question regarding politicking at the Senior Center City Attorney stating that she is not aware of any rule or restrictions and she would research the building Response matter. Sr. Cntr Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councllmember Carrillo and Cert of Rec unanimously* carried to approve request for Certificate of Recognition for Central Esperanza Central Church in honor of its 8th Anniversary to be presented November 18, 2007 at the church. Esperanza Mr. Michael J. Volanos addressed Council announcing the Eagle Scout Project where he will M. Volanos be preparing Holiday Care Packages for Azusans serving in the Military in Iraq and Holiday Care Afghanistan. Items solicited are: bags of candy, cookles, nuts, licorice, beef jerky, sunflower Packages for seed, gum, chips, and misc. items to be collected at Azusa City Hall Veterans Day Military Soldiers Celebration on November 11, 2007 and through November 30"'. Packaging Day will be on December 1, 2007, at the VFW Post 8070, 250 East 1" Street, Azusa. For further Information regarding the pro!ect contact him at (626) 969-6566. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously* Mtg w/Duarte carried to request that City Manager Delach set up a meeting with the Duarte City Council, City Council any time after the 13`h of November, to discuss items of mutual concern, i.e. maintenance of To be set up Foothill Boulevard from Irwindale Avenue to the bridge, responsibility vehicle bridge which connects Duarte to Azusa, EI Encanto Parkway, pedestrian bridge on both sides of the river and Vulcan's impact on both communities. Ms. Angela Drisco of Vulcan Materials Corporation provided a presentation regarding mining A. Drisco activity, noting that a revised reclamation plan for Azusa Rock has been created based on Vulcan discussions with the City over the past two years. She detailed the plan via power point Materials 'presentation. Councilmembers requested hard copies of information presented. City Attorney Carvalho provided a detailed history of the issue stating that Vulcan has a City Attorney Conditional Use Permit to mine acreage in the hill side area, and have vested rights for that; Comments they provided a reclamation plan to comply with under State Law and under the CUP the Vulcan Planning Commission requires Vulcan to come back to them each year for review. She Materials stated that when they went through the General Plan process there was controversy whether Vulcan was entitled to mine additional acreage; the City still believes they do not have vested rights for that. She noted that the revised plan could begin a whole new process including compliance with State Planning Law, State Environmental Laws, and opportunity to be reviewed by all. She advised that she would provide Council with information regarding legal assessment and analysis of the vested rights issue. 11/05/07 PAGE FOUR SCHEDULED ITEMS CONSIDERATION TO ADD COUNCIL MEMBERS TO THE EDLP EMPLOYMENT LOAN AND DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE/FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS' LOAN PROGRAM COMMITTEES. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the subject matter; City Attorney Carvalho advised that if Council takes formal action on the committee make up, it will have to be noticed under the rules of the Brown Act open meeting laws; she detailed the process. City Manager Delach advised that Council will be entitled to all information regarding the matter and if there are issues he will be available for discussion. No action was taken on this Item. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR HOMELESS VOUCHER PROGRAM. Lengthy discussion was held regarding subject matter. City Manager Delach advised that this Issue was brought up at the -Utility Board Meeting of October 22n° when they approved the installation of a cellular telephone system antenna on City property and Mayor Rocha requested that an item be brought back for Council consideration for "seed money' for a proposed "Homeless Voucher Program". After discussion regarding the former program by the Salvation Army and SGV Homeless Coalition, and how the program would be administered, no action was taken. Mayor Rocha suggested that the distribution be administered by Azusa Unified School District and Azusa Ministerial Association; funds will be placed at Pathfinders Ministry; referrals from the community via school liaisons; other referrals will come from Azusa Health Clinic. After additional discussion, it was noted that the item will be brought back at the December 3rd meeting with additional Information and City Attorney Carvalho advised that she would provided Information regarding avoidance of a gift of public funds. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION Ord California OF 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARD CODES. Bldg Codes Building Official Robb Keyes addressed the item detailing the new changes in the proposed ordinance and advised that changes will become effective January 1, 2008. Councilmember Carrillo offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14-1, 14-51, 14-53, 14-55, 15-57, 14-91, 14-1 1 1, 14-150, 14-201, ADDING SECTIONS 14-58, 14-59, 14-60, 14-61, 14-62, 14-63, 14-64, 14-65, 14-202 AND DELETING SECTIONS 14-152, 14-191, AND 14- 192; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (2007 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE), VOLUMES 1 & 2 INCLUDING APPENDIX CHAPTERS 1,"G", "H", "I" AND "J" BASED ON THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE ( 2007 EDITION); THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (2007 EDITION); THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (2007 EDITION); THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2007 EDITION), together with certain additions, Insertions, deletions and changes thereto; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE (2006 EDITION), AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6 AND SECTIONS 701.2 AND 701.3 (1997 EDITION). Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance and set a Public Hearing for Monday, November 19, 2007. AUTHORIZATION TO REMOVE GLADSTONE PARK FOUL BALL NETTING PROJECT FROM THE 2007-2008 CIP BUDGET PROCESS, CITING UNANTICIPATED COST, INCREASES IN ENGINEERING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PROJECT. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the subject matter with staff noting the project was budgeted for $26,550 and after the engineering firm for the vendor mandated an increase in pole diameter and depth of footings, etc, the cost nearly doubled to $49,575. Discussion was held regarding the number of foul balls, number of games, time frame, and options available for protection to neighborhood homes, i.e. planting of trees, new fencing, costs and time line. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo to appropriate funds to complete the project. died for the lack of a second. 11/05/07 PAGE FIVE Gladstone Pk Foul Ball Netting After additional discussion regarding the bidding process, funding mechanisms and in-house Discussion process, there was no action taken but City Manager advised that City Mgr CONSIDERATION OF INCREASING STREET SWEEPING SERVICES Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff presenting the subject matter stating that the city Street presently has a bi-weekly schedule which costs $90,866.41; going he would explore other Sweeping options for the project.to a weekly system (Option A) would double the contract amount to Services $181,732.82 per year, and there will be no parking on either side of the street. The proposal for every week (Option B) with no parking in the morning on the north and west side of the street and no parking in afternoon on the south and east side of the streets, will increase Athens work time and due to additional mileage would be a 22% increase and cost $221,714.04 per year. Question and answer session ensued regarding the additional cost to City or residents or to Question/ use Sewer Funds, street sweeping being a way to avoid trash in the storm drains, looking Answer Into the possibility of State grants to purchase a street sweeper, it was noted that the sewer Session fee is a fee for service paid by the residents and may be passed on, guarantees that streets are swept, costs for signs, and enforcement. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo to approve proposal B, (every week North and West Motion died AM/South and East PM), motion died for the lack of a second. Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously* carried to Proposal A approve proposal A, every week, Includes signage, and no parking on both sides of the street Approved for an eight hour span in the amount of $181,732.82. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-11 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried Items with the exception of item D-4, D-5 and D-10, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. item D-6 was removed from the Agenda by Staff. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 15, 2007, and the special meetings of Min appvd July 30' and September 24", 2007, were approved as written. 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or regular Appointments: L. Hassen and R. Chivas. New Appointments: S. Jauregui, jail, Fleet 8. Facility Coordinator. C. VJ//a/ha, line Mechanic, was removed from the agenda, due the withdrawal of the app/Ication. Promotion: K. Piimer, Assistant Planner. M. Bowman, Water Production Operator I. Reclassification: C. Kalscheuer, Assistant to Director of Utilities/Principal Policy and Budget Analyst. O. Bruno, Emergency Service Coordinator. Separation: P. Smith, Assistant Planner. 3. The City Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2007, was received and filed. 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. HR Action Items Treas. Rpt' Spec Call 5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 6. The License Agreement with Covina Irrigating Co. to allow the company to use certain Lic Agmt public streets for Its water line was REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA BY STAFF. REMOVED 7. THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE ADOPTED APPOINTING MEMBERS TO Resos Appoint VARIOUS CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Brd & Com A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE -APPOINTING 07-C90 MARGARET BARCELO TO THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS COMMISSION. M. Barcelo A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING NICK 07-C91 ROSALES TO THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIERS COMMISSION. N. Rosales A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE -APPOINTING 07-C92 NAPHA PHYAKUL QUACH TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. N. Quach 11/05/07 PAGE SIX L A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING 07-C93 RICHARD "DICK" CORTES TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION. R. Cortes A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING MARIA 07-C94 A. PACINO TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. M. Pacino A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE -APPOINTING M. Payne MADELYN S. PAYNE TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. 07-C95 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE -APPOINTING 07-C96 ROSSANA HELBERT TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION. R. Helbert A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE -APPOINTING 07-C97 LESLIE DIERKING TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. L. Dleridng A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JESSE 07-C98 ALVA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. J. Alva 8. Final Tract Map No. 65343 for 320 — 350 West Foothill Blvd was approved and the City Final Tract Engineer was directed to have same recorded for the Azusa Foothill Classic Map Azusa Condominiums. Foothill Classic 9. Approval was given to award a contract to Advantage Project Builders of Azusa in an Wall/Door WW amount of $13,840.00 for the construction of a wall and door in the West Wing of City Advantage Bldg Hall. 10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 1 1. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 07-C99 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Mayor Rocha addressed item regarding Water Conservation Public Awareness Campaign asking If the account number is duplicating and binding. Assistant Director of Resource Management Tang responded stating that it is a Water Utility Account number which captures all expenditures relating to water. Mr. Rocha reminded him that Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks has suggested another source of funding. Mr. Tang responded that staff looked into the suggestion and from an administrative standpoint it Is easier to capture form this source. Spec Call Itms Rocha Wtr Conserve Awareness Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously* Wtr Conserve carried to authorize staff to develop and Implement a water conservation public awareness Awareness campaign at a not -to -exceed cost of $10,000 and that the City Manager be authorized to Approved undertake necessary actions to implement the program. City Manager Delach explained item regarding the suspension of enforcement of signage City Mgr which promotes water conservation stating that some of the larger commercial businesses Comments like Azusa Pacific University have to explain why their grass is brown, as they are conserving water, and the signs being used are against sign codes, so they want to suspend the enforcement at this time. 'Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously* Suspension carried that the City Manage be authorized to suspend enforcement of posted signage enforcement throughout the city that promotes water conservation during the water shortfall emergency Posted Signage period and also be able to revert to enforcement in the event of valid citizen complaints. Approved Assistant City Manager Person and City Attorney Carvalho responded to question regarding Person & the Quit Claim for parking lot at the northwest corner of Alameda and Foothill and why the Carvalho back of the document stating "forever quit claims to", they stated that the intent is to revert Response the property back to the city and the diversion is in the agreement. 11/05/07 PAGE SEVEN Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously* Quit Claim carried that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Quit Claim for the parking lot Deed Appvd (Assessors Parcel Number 8608-026-903), located at the northwest corner of Alameda Parking Lot Avenue and Foothill Boulevard to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa For BofA ("Agency"). THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE CITY COUNCIL AT 11:00 Cncl/CRA P.M. TO TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: Convene Jntly RESOLUTIONS OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY Resolutions OF AZUSA CONSENTING TO AND CALLING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING ON THE Calling for Pub AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS Hrg Plan DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Amend Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENTING TO AND Res. 07-C100 CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE AMENDMENT TO THE Pub Hrg REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END Plan REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Amendment Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA BOARD OF Res. 07-1140 DIRECTORS CONSENTING TO AND CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING Pub Hrg Plan 'THE AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS Amendment DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA 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, ROCHA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: HANKS THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 11:05 P.M. CRA convene THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:08 P.M. Cncl rcnvd THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APFA convene CONVENED AT 11:08 P.M. Cnc1 Rcnvd THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:09 P.M. UPDATES CITY COUNCIL Councilmember Macias announced that the Eagles Club located at 1603 N. San Gabriel Macias Avenue has a Casino Night on November 17, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. for $25.00 and it's open to Comments the community. Councilmember Gonzales congratulated Azusa Parks and Recreation for winning the SMAF Gonzales ' Golden Shield Award last Friday night and congratulated Marc Gonzales, his brother, who Comments won an individual award for SMAF Golden Shield Award. Councilmember Carrillo thanked all who attended the Downtown North Advisory Committee Carrillo Meeting on Saturday. Comments Mayor Rocha asked to adjourn In memory of Jesse Grijalva and thanked Human Relations Rocha Commission, Azusa Pacific University and the Rotary Club for hosting the Lead in Harmony Comments Conference last week, all who attended the Poverty Summit and invited all to the Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 4:30 p.m. for the San Gabriel Canyon get away center. He thanked Friends of the Library for the Speaker Program. 11/05/07 PAGE EIGHT He announced the State of the City on February 20, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. , Rocha where all Council will participate, and also Invited all to Veteran's Day Celebration on Sunday, Continued November 11, 2007, at 11: 00 a.m. Upcoming UPCOMING MEETINGS: Meetings November 5, 2007, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) November 19, 2007, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) November 26, 2007, Utility Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Light and Water Conference Room) December 3, 2007, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) ' December 17, 2007, City Council Meeting- 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Adjourn In carried to adjourn in memory of Jesse Grijalva. Memory of J. Grijalva TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:10 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-C101. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-013. I w Indicates Hanks absent. 11/05/07 PAGE NINE