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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 19, 2007 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CiTY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 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, located at 213 Fast Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA, 91702. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Mayor Rocha presented a Certificate of Recognition to Councilmember Robert Gonzales Cert to R. from Congresswoman Hilda Solis recognizing him for Initiating the Curb Side Veteran ID Gonzales Program which honors veterans in the City of Azusa. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess Mr. Joe Guarrera addressed Council regarding the Senior Center parking lot, stating that he J. Guarrera met with the City Manager who explained the economics of the total project, but although Comments he has a better understanding he Is still against removing the Senior Center parking lot from that area. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed the Senior Center parking lot issue stressing that the property is J. Rosales still under discussion for sale and that the City is not giving up the parking lot without further Comments consideration. He expressed his frustration with responses from Agency Consultant Tierra West; at time spent searching for addresses for Block 36; and noted that some had not been listed before and were not easily identified. Mr. Mike Lee expressed that he is in agreement with Mr. Guarrera and Mr. Rosales and that M. Lee they should not take the parking lot away from the Seniors. Comments Mr. Art Morales reiterated what everyone else stated and added that there should be A. Morales disclosure of public information and a way to identify where the properties are located. Comments The City Council recessed to Closed at 6:50 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (GOV. CODE SEC. 54956.9 Conf w/Legal LaJ1. Case No. is LA Superior BC362699 - Redevelopment Agency of Azusa v. The Price Cncl Company, et al. DOWNTOWN NORTH DALTON PROPERTIES ' REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Property Address: 303 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Address: 716 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment Downtown No I Real Prop Neg 303 E. Foothhlll Real Prop Neg 716 N. Dalton REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: 726 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Address: 728 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 'REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: Parking Lot (APN 8608-028-901, 903 8.905, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: MTA Site (APN 8608-028-908), Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: MTA and Watt Genton Associates, LP Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment BLOCK 36 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: 152 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Persor Negotiating Parties: Bank of America & LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) 'Address: 100 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: 614 — 640 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment DOWNTOWN NORTH A-2 8.A-3 PROJECT REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: 858 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: Howard J. and Janet J. Choi & Watt Genton Associates, LP Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 'REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec, 54956.81 Address: 832 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: Alexios &Tashia Vagenas and Watt Genton Associates, LP Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Address: 826 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: Martin G. &Teresa Habern and Watt Genton Associates, LP Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 11/19/07 PAGE TWO Real Prop Neg 726 N. Dalton Real Prop Neg 728 N. Dalton Real Prop Neg Parking Lot APN 8608-028- 901, 903 &905 Real Prop Neg MTA Site APN 8608-028- 908 Block 36 Real Prop Neg 152 E. Foothill Real Prop Neg 100 E. Foothill Real Prop Neg 614-640 N. Azusa Downtown No A-2 &.A-3 Prof Real Prop Neg 858 N. Azusa Real Prop Neg 832 N. Azusa Real Prop Neg 826 N. Azusa REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Neg Address: 812 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 812 N. Azusa Agency Negotiators: City Manager Detach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: John R. & Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust & Watt Genton Associates, LP Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg Address: 801 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 801 N. Azusa Agency Negotiators: City Manager Detach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: John. R. 8, Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust 8, Watt Genton Associates, LP Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 Real Prop Neg Address: 810 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 810 N. Agency Negotiators: City Manager Detach and Assistant City Manager Person Alameda Negotiating Parties: 810 Alameda, LLC 8. Watt Genton Associates, LP Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg Address: 803 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 803 N. Dalton Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: Arthur B. &Anna M. Ramirez, et at &Watt Genton Associates, LP Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/Labor Agency Negotiators: City Manager Detach and Assistant City Manager Person Neg CAPP Organizations/Employee: CAPP REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Neg Address: 805 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 805 N. Dalton Agency Negotiators: City Manager Detach and Assistant City Manager Person Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP ' Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment The City Council reconvened at 7:45 p.m. City Attorney Martinez advised that item 1, Reconvened regarding the Price Company was discussed with no reportable action; they did not get City Attorney through the remaining Closed Session items with the exception of Block 36, the rest will be Comments discussed at the end of the meeting. He responded to public comments made before Closed Session concerning the adequacy of the agenda, noting that the Brown Act tells how they should be listed; provided examples and noted that for properties without addresses there are APN numbers. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Ms. Suzanne Avila led in the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute INVOCATION was given by Pastor Woody Calvary of Praise Chapel Azusa. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRiLLO, MAGAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COLINCiLMEMBERS: NONE ' Also Present ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Building Official Keyes, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Economic Development Director Coleman, Tierra West Consultants Ometeotl, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Intro of new Economic Development Director Coleman introduced new Assistant Planner, Kim Pilmer to Employee: Council and audience, stating she was hired in 2005 as a Planning intern, than a Planning K. Plimer Technician. 11/19/07 PAGE THREE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council expressing his appreciation for the democracy in Azusa, M. Lee congratulating Councilmember Gonzales on receiving a Certificate from Congresswoman Comments Solis; noted the wonderful Veteran's Day celebration; wished good luck to the Mayor's Grandson who is leaving for boot camp for the Marines; he thanked and expressed appreciation to several people in the community. Mr. Russell I(leinheksel addressed Council commending them for their action to redevelop R. Klelnheksel the City. He questioned Phases of the Drought Ordinance recently adopted, stating that Comments some actions seem premature; asked why the City Isn't purchasing more water from ' Metropolitan Water District or getting water from Morris Dam. He questioned the fines and people who may take in other families etc, stating it's not equitable and it's premature. Ms. Irene Villapania, Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, provided a I. Villapania report on the Chamber; each Councilmember and staff received a copy of the report. Comments Mr. Brandon Burroughs announced the Angels Sing Program which will take place on B. Burroughs Tuesday, December 4`h from 4-9pm, throughout Azusa and surrounding cities; for more Comments information call Azusa Pacific University or go online at www.angelcarei7iving.com. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council stating that the Slauson Park drinking fountain on the A. Morales south side of the park is not working, and lights don't come on until 1 1 at night; he thanked Comments Mr. Cortez of Johnny's Tow for funding free swim and talked about the minutes requesting additional Information be provided. Mr. Jorge Rosales requested clarification on certain items in the Joint Public Hearing report, J. Rosales i.e. the Agency acquiring the parking lot at the Bank of America; 30 parking spaces In the Comments parking lot; provision of prevailing wages; provision that developer is getting almost 17% overhead in profit for this project; provision if developer reaches a certain point he will have to pay the Agency the cost for relocating, acquiring, demolition of Wimpey's; the discrepancy of two hundred thousand dollars, and additional funding of the project. He noted that several properties listed in the attachments don't have a dollar value. Ms. Suzanne Avila, Ms. Jane Beesley of the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, and Mr. Joel S. Avila Olivares of the California Conservation Corp, addressed Council presenting an update on the Jane Beesley River Park, Taylor House, Forest Gateway and the Conservation Corp. J. Olivares Comments REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates City Manager Delach responded to questions and comments from public participation City Mgr stating that the purchase of water from the Metropolitan Water District is unavailable at this Comments time but should be running by the middle of December; he talked about a court decision from the Delta and Morris Dam; he stated that the City is not looking to fine people but to enforce the program on abusers and the Director of Utilities will report on the drought at the next meeting. He also stated he would report the broken drinking fountain at Slauson Park as will as the broken lighting at the picnic shelter Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Proc to Azusa carried that request for proclamation for Azusa High JROTC be approved and be presented J, at the School Board Meeting. Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks wished all a Happy Thanksgiving and offered comments about the Hanks integrity of our Staff and their high sense of ethics and hard work. Comments ' Councilmember Macias requested the following: letters ori the new marquee be displayed Macias larger and the pauses be slowed down; update on the freeway sign marquee be made at the Comments next meeting; look into the gateway entry sign on the Southside of town as it looks sun damaged; and to revisit the street sweeping plan — parking on main thoroughfares. He thanked Chamber for the great job they are doing; he wished all a happy thanksgiving; invited all to the Downtown North Advisory meeting; and requested certificates of recognition for Margaret Davis who ran and won the New York City Marathon in her age group, and the Azusa Rotary for their efforts on the Teen Leadership Conference. Mayor Rocha requested that the certificates and the street sweeping issue be placed on the Azusa Utility Board Agenda for consideration. 11/19/07 PAGE FOUR Councilmember Gonzales wished all a Happy Thanksgiving and especially thanked all well Gonzales wishers and all who aided him during the past few weeks while he's been recovering from Comments illness. Councilmember Carrillo asked staff to contact Cal Trans to address graffiti on the freeway. Carrillo He praised the Veterans Day celebrations and Thanksgiving dinner held recently with special Comments thanks to Mayor Rocha and Councilmember Macias for sponsoring the events; he wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Rocha requested to adjourn in memory of Guillermo Aldana and Michelle Marie (Stenmo) Cardenas. He talked about Councilmember Gonzales' and his experience at the Duarte City Council meeting and stated that they agreed to meet with Azusa City Council on Items of mutual interest. He announced the following: fundraiser for Sierra High of replica artwork as in the Downtown Breezeway; tree planting at Northside park on Saturday at 8 a.m.; Ribbon Cutting for the Northside Park Walking Path at 10 a.m.; the 10`h Annual Food Drive In partnership with the Azusa Unified School District; donation of turkeys by Senator Romero and Assemblyman Ed Hernandez to be divided among the local food banks; Congresswoman Hilda Solis will be hosting a Toy Drive on Friday, November 30th , from 5-8 p.m.. He wished all a Happy Thanksgiving; he introduced Shannon who is part of the Homeless Coalition and talked about the Poverty Summit and local statistics. SCHEDULED ITEMS Rocha Comments Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING — ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA Pub Hrg MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARD CODES. Building Code Building Official Keyes addressed the Hearing detailing its purpose stating that the California R. Reyes Health and Safety Code mandates that the California Building Standards Commission adopt Comments and publish the California Building Standards Code on a triennially basis. The 2007 Edition of the California Code of Regulation, Title 24 incorporates the 2006 edition of the International Building Code; International Existing Building Code; National Electrical Code; Uniform Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code which becomes effective January 1, 2008. He detailed the changes and noted the significant differences between the 2001 and 2007 California Building Code. He responded to questions posed by Council regarding Class B roof and its proximity to foothills; that the Code Is not a part of the Green Book; comparable to shingle roofs, and pool enclosures clarification. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in Hrg open the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 2, 2007. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Testimony/none Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Hrg closed carried to close the public hearing. Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14 Ord. 07-013 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14-1, 14-51, 14-53, 14-55, Adopting by 15-57, 14-91, 14-111, 14-150, 14-201, ADDING SECTIONS 14-58, 14-59, 14-60, 14-61, Reference 20, 14-62, 14-63, 14-64, 14-65, 14-202 AND DELETING SECTIONS 14-152, 14-191, AND 14- Edition of the 192; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING Bldg Code 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", 7' 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 Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: t 1/19/07 PAGE FIVE COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING — EXPENDITURE PLAN — STATE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS The Mayor declared the Hearing open. City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 2, 2007. Mr. Art Morales addressed the hearing in favor of the program, specifically for the helicopter service. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to approve the proposed expenditure plan and purchases for funds to be received from the State Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program. The anticipated amount expected from the COPS program is $100,000. The proposed expenditure plan includes $37,942 in carryover funds from the previous year State Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program appw THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY AT 9:09 Cncl/CRA P.M. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Convene Jntly JOINT PUBLIC HEARING — AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH REG AZUSA, LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF LOWE ENTERPRISES, INC.; PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH BANK OF AMERICA; AND PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF AMERICA FOR THE BLOCK 36 MIXED USE PROJECT: Economic Development Director Coleman addressed the issue presenting the history of the project; Amended and Restated Disposition & Development Agreement and its Primary Deal Points, i.e. Property Conveyance; Agency Financial Assistance; Public Parking Facilities; Reimbursement of Acquisition Costs; Commercial Leasing Requirements; Agency Acquisition Requirements; Residential Leasing Restrictions; Pillars of the Community and Project Schedule. He detailed the Alameda Parking Lot Lease, Bank of America Purchase and Sale Agreement. He responded to questions posed during public comment, and questions regarding the EIR and significant impacts; specifically on Cerritos. City Manager Delach responded stating that proposed pedestrian signals adjacent to the High School on Cerritos may be budgeted in CIP; he advised he would loop into the matter. Mr. Jose Ometeotl of Tierra West Consultants, detailed the Fiscal Impact and responded to questions posed regarding density per acre, consistence with General Plan, profit sharing, and reimbursement for Wimpey's. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 5" and 1 1" and in the Azusa Herald on November I" and 8' Mr. Tom Wulf of Lowe Enterprises addressed Council thanking them for the project and to staff for their hard work they have put into the project, and stated that he is in support of all resolution presented. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing asking that the Bank of America fly the American flag. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. City Manager Delach addressed the matter requesting that the following modifications be added to the recommendation for clarification: 1) Approval of funding appropriation shall be added as a condition precedent to the effective date of Amended DDA; and 2) Approval of funding appropriation shall be made a condition of the close of escrow of purchase and sale agreement for Bank of America property. If the Council approves the item, they would come forward with funding plan for appropriation action at the next meeting. 11/19/07 PAGE SIX Joint Pub Hrg DDA REG Azus Lowe Ent Economic Dev Director Presentation Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING Res. 07-C101 THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Amended & BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF'AZUSA AND REG AZUSA, LLC, A Restated DDA DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND MAKING 'CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT w/REG Azusa, TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433 IN CONNECTION LLc. THEREWITH 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 Director Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 07-1142 APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT Amended DDA AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND REG w/REG Azusa, AZUSA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. LLC. Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Board Members: 1) Approval of funding appropriation shall be added as a condition precedent to the effective Modification. date ofAmended DDA; and Clarification 2) Approval of funding appropriation shall be made a condition of the close of escrow of Included purchase and sale agreement for Bank ofAmerica property. Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 07-1144 APPROVING THE LEASE OF THE SURFACE PARKING LOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST Lease of CORNER OF ALAMEDA AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD (APN 8608-026-903) Surface Park BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND BANK OF AMERICA, Lot ' NA A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION. 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 Board Members: AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AT 9:45 P.M. AND THE CITY COUNCIL CRA Recess CONTINUED. Cncl Contin t 1/19/07 PAGE SEVEN AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Director Hanks offered a Resolution, subject to noted changes by City Manager, entitled: ' A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING A Res. 07-1143 PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PORTION OF CERTAIN REAL Purchase & PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 152 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD Sale Agmt Band of Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. America Lot Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Board Members: w/Block 36 AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE 1) Approval of funding appropriation shall be added as a condition precedent to the effective Modification. date ofAmended DDA; and Clarification 2) Approval of funding appropriation shall be made a condition of the close of escrow of Included purchase and sale agreement for Bank ofAmerica property. Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 07-1144 APPROVING THE LEASE OF THE SURFACE PARKING LOT LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST Lease of CORNER OF ALAMEDA AVENUE AND FOOTHILL BOULEVARD (APN 8608-026-903) Surface Park BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND BANK OF AMERICA, Lot ' NA A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION. 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 Board Members: AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECESSED AT 9:45 P.M. AND THE CITY COUNCIL CRA Recess CONTINUED. Cncl Contin t 1/19/07 PAGE SEVEN The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-8 was approved by motion of Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried. Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks abstained from minutes of 11/5; he was absent from that meeting. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 5, 2007, and the special meeting of October 29, 2007, were approved as written. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: mqc Acnon Merit Increase and/or regular Appointments: R. McMinn, T. Rasmussen, M. Items Hendricks, and S. Cabral. New Appointments: T. Doyle, A. Magana, S. Salvatore,, Police Dispatchers. The non-exclusive franchise agreement with Cities Towing, Jan's Towing and Johnny's Non -Exclusive Towing for two truck services, was approved. Tow Franchise A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING ITS Res. 07-CIO2 APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 68892. (Block 36 Project). Tract Map Notice Inviting Bids for the painting of light and safety standards In Downtown Azusa Paint Light was approved and staff was authorized to solicit and to prepare a budget transfer of &Safety $50,000 to fund the project. Standards Notice of Completion for the construction of the Memorial Park Air Conditioning NOC Mem Pk System as completed by Air -Ex Air Conditioning Inc., 4n the amount of $119,515.00 HVAC Air Ex was approved and staff was authorized to have same recorded. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CIN OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, IN Res. 07-C103 SUPPORT OF ISSUING A POSTAL STAMP IN HONOR OF MAYOR TOM BRADLEY. Tom Bradley The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 07-C104 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:51 P.M. CRA convene THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:54 P.M. Cncl The City Council recessed to Closed Session to continue with items at 9:54 p.m. The City Recess to Council reconvened at 11:18 p.m., there was no reportable action. Closed Sess UPCOMING MEETINGS: 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) It was consensus of Councilmembers Michelle Marie (Stenmo) Cardenas. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 1 t:18 P.M. CITY CLERK NEM RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -Cl 06. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2007-014. 11/19/07 PAGE EIGHT In memory of Guillermo Aldana