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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 29, 2008 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL MEETING — JOINTLY WITH CITY OF DUARTE TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008 — 6:07 P.M. The City Council and the Redevelopment Agency Board Members of the City of Azusa met In special session at the above date and time In the Azusa Auditorium, located at 213 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa. Mayor/Chairman Rocha called the meeting to order. Azusa Chief of Police Bob Garcia led in the salute to the Flag. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS Call to Order Flag Salute Roil Call MEMBERS OF THE DUARTE CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: REYES, FASANA, FINLAY, PARAS- Duarte Cncl CARACCI, GASTON ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Manager/Executive Director Delach, Assistant City Manager/Assistant Executive Person, Chief of Police Garcia, Director of Utilities Hsu, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Library Director Tovar, Recreation Supervisor Hamilton, Economic Development Director Coleman, Public Works Director Makshanoff, Director of Information Technology Graf, Secretary/City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy Secretary/Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Richard Deem addressed Council voicing his opinion against Vulcan mining and the letter R. Deem they submitted regarding their right to mine the additional 80 acres in the west side of their Comments property. Mr. Lino Paras addressed Council voicing his opinion against Vulcan mining noting that clean L. Paras and bad air has no boundaries. . Comments Mr. AI Contreras of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Water District addressed Council noting that A. Contreras his concern is the water and the possibility of contamination by the mining. Comments Mr. Charles Bucker Gwyn addressed Council noting the positive changes in both cities, but C. Gwyn noted that the backdrop mountains are an eye sore that can be seen from all over; he would Comments like to see a positive change. Mr. Allen Hiller addressed Council voicing his opinion against Vulcan mining in the community. A. Hiller Comments Ms. Susan Buchanan addressed Council voicing her opinion against the Vulcan mining and S. Buchanan hopes they receive the message that the community is against it. comments AGENDAITEMS The following issues were discussion: Agenda Item joint Issues Encanto Parking Restrictions — Discussion was held regarding truck traffic up EI Encanto, Encanto Pita speed control, and possible liabilities. City Manager Delach advised that parking restrictions Restrictions can be lifted during weekends and special events on one side of the street and he would have City Engineer look into the feasibility. ' Encanto Nature Walk— Deputy City Manager Karen Herrera of Duarte provided an update on Encanto Nature the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy and what they will be doing with funds for the Nature Walk Walk. She requested a commitment from Azusa police to patrol more frequently when they are up and running; completion date is early part of 2009. Pedestrian Bridge San Gabriel River- City Managers of both cities and Deputy City Manager Pedestrian Bridg Herrera of Duarte provided information regarding the Issue and discussion was held. Safety SG River was one of the most important issues and City Manager Delach was asked to provide costs estimates for lighting/solar or motion sensor. Foothill Boulevard Street Conditions/Maintenance — Lengthy discussion was held and it was Foothill Blvd noted that City of Irwindale and Los Angeles County are taking responsibility for their part of Street Condition this area. Some problems noted in that area were poor street condition, roots of trees tearing Maintenance asphalt, lighting on bridge, dangerous curve and safety In general; it was noted that a traffic study should be performed as well as the responsibility for those Issues. San Gabriel River Homeless issues — Azusa Chief of Police Garcia detailed the intervention SG River that was performed in the Canyon area in October and issues with homeless. Discussion was Homeless issue., held regarding responsibility, reporting incidents/suspicious persons and psa regarding dangers of water and drowning(s). Mining Issues — Lengthy discussion was held regarding Vulcan mining, its special use permit, Mining Issues acreage, terms, vested rights, etc. City Attorney Carvalho responded to questions posed and ' detailed history, conditions, monitoring, compliance, threats of litigation, general plan, etc. Question and answer session ensued and many questions were posed regarding the history of Vulcan Materials; City Attorney Carvalho advised that she would return with responses to question as soon as possible. It was consensus of Councilmembers/Directors to adjourn. Adjourn TIME ADJOURNMENT: 7:57 P.M. ITY CLERWSECRETAR NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 08-C7 I NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 08-R4 01/29/08 PAGE TWO