The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - April 7, 2008 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa meth regular session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium, located at 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA, 91702. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council on Items Closed Session 2 - 5, Real Property J. Rosales Negotiations, Dalton properties, stating that they make reference to Watt Genton as the Comments negotiators and as of March 12" and 26'" the Planning Commission was notified their contract was terminated; he requested clarification. He also addressed Closed Session item 9, noting that Items F-3 and G-3 on the agenda, seem to be backfilling the same position and didn't see the need for the discussion in Closed Session. City Attorney Carvalho responded stating that the proper language for the Closed Session City Attny/City Negotiator for the Dalton properties is Genton Barth. City Manager Delach responded to Mgr response question regarding Economic Development Director stating that it is for the recruitment and/or 'terms of the contract for a permanent replacement, not the Interim as listed on the Agenda. The City Council recessed to Closed at 6:37 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957 6) Conf w/Labor Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Neg Organizations/Employee: AMMA, ACEA, APMA, SEUI City Attorney Carvalho announced that the following Closed Session items were not City Attorney discussed in Closed Session, and postponed to another meeting, the proper negotiating Comments party is Genton Barth. REAL PROPERTYNEGOT/AT/ONS (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 PROPERTYNEGOT/ATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 Address: 716 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Watt Genton Associates, LP Ej,Wency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment REAL PROPERTYNEGOT/AT/ONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.81 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 PROPERTYNEGOT/AT/ONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 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 Prop Neg 303 E. Foothill Real Prop Neg 716 N. Dalton Real Prop Neg 726 N. Dalton Real Prop Neg 728 N. Dalton 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 Person 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 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: Community Development Director Block 36 Real Prop Neg 152 E. Foothill Real Prop Neg 100 E. Foothill Real Prop Neg 614 — 640 N. Azusa Avenue Pub Employ Com Dev Dir The City Council reconvened at 7:35 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no Reconvened reportable action taken in Closed Session and the Dalton Properties were postponed. City Attorney Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Ms. Claudia Martinez of Girl Scout Troop 912 led In the salute to the Flag Call to Order Flag Salute INVOCATION was given by — President Richard A. Walker of the Church of Jesus Christ of Invocation Latter -Day Saints ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Director of Utilities Hsu, Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public Worics/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Director of Economic and Community Development Coleman, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Library Director Tovar, Recreation Supervisor Gonzales, Recreation Coordinator Gonzales, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.. CEREMONIAL Roll Call Also Present Ceremonial Councilmember Gonzales presented a Proclamation to Azusa Library Director Albert Tovar, Library Week proclaiming April 13-19, 2008 as National Library Week. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo presented a Proclamation to American Idol Contestant, Daniel Noriega, Proclamation of Azusa, in recognition of his accomplishments. Mr. Noriega sang a song for the audience. D. Noriega 'Councilmember Macias presented a Proclamation to Girl Scout Troop# 912, proclaiming Proclamation January — March 2008 as "Girl Scout Cookie Campaign". Girl Scouts PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Ms. Julianne Smith invited all to Azusa Reads, Azusa Writes, Azusa Counts and Azusa Calculates J. Smith Programs, year end celebration on April 21" in the Library from 4-6 p.m. Comments 04/07/08 PAGE TWO Recreation Coordinator Gonzales invited Council and the community to the Cinco de Mayo L. Gonzales Family Celebration on Sunday, May 4`h from 12 noon — 6:00 p.m. on the Azusa City Hall Front Comments Lawn. She announced entertainment as follows: Bottom Line, Azusa Recreation Department Dance Classes, Pork Chop tom Band and Mariachi Camino Real. Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council regarding the following: Foothill Shopping Center, Jakes Hot M. Lee Dogs, Banner Celebration, Azusa Beautiful, Economic Development Director and the WWII Comments Celebration. Mr. Robert Aschenbrenner addressed Council and thanked Library Director Tovar and his Aschenbrenner employees for their assistance at the Library. He expressed concern regarding the need for a Comments ,turn signal north bound on Citrus and westbound on Foothill; stating that there is a serious traffic problem there in making a left hand turn. at this Intersection. Ms. Pamela Vera addressed Council expressing her heartfelt sadness over an experience her P. Vera friend has been having with what she described as being targeted with racial slurs. Comments Mayor Rocha invited her to a Joint Meeting of the Council and Azusa School Board on Mayor Thursday, .April 17, 2008, at the National Guard Readiness Center on Sierra Madre in Azusa, Comment where she can address her concerns. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed item G-3, Professional Services Agreement with Jennie De Fazio, J. Rosales for retail consulting services for the Azusa Redevelopment Agency in the amount not to exceed Comments $48,000; expressing his concern and opposition that it would be repeat tasks of the developer, i.e. bringing in retailers. Mr. Wesley Willison addressed Council regarding traffic on Foothill where a student of Azusa W. Willison Pacific University, Julie Ferris, was hit and injured by the Trolley. He stated that there is a need Comments for a comprehensive upgrade of the Foothill and Citrus area and proposed a pedestrian cross walk with a full traffic signal be placed at the old Monrovia Nursery entrance; the light at Citrus and Foothill needs to be upgraded; and a traffic signal needs to be installed when Azusa Pacific University moves one of its drive ways. He added that APU will be hiring a Traffic Engineer to study the -area and there will be a comprehensive upgrade of their student awareness with regards to traffic. ,Ms. Jaclynn Anderson provided an update on the APU student, Julie Ferris, who is slowly J. Anderson progressing. She expressed her appreciation for the installation of a red zone in that area and Comments the elimination of vehicles. She detailed how the accident occurred where Ms. Ferris was hit by the Trolley and thanked Council for doing all they can to prevent a situation like this occurring again. Mr. Tizoc Cruz -Gonzalez invited all to support him on his quest to become an Obama Delegate Cruz -Gonzales to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. He stated that the delegate will be chosen on Comments Sunday, April 13, 2008, at the Covina Public Library located at 234 Second Avenue, in Covina, from 2-3 p.m. Any registered democrat who lives within the 32"' Congressional District is eligible.to vote. For further information call (626) 203-8755. Ms. Suzanne Avila and the Think River Team, announced Think River] Azusa clean up event on S. Avila Saturday, April 12, 2008, 9:00 — 11:30 a.m. at the new Azusa River Park, and the event is free. Think Riverl Ms. Julie Pusztai, Director of the Neighborhood Wellness Center, addressed Council thanking J. Pusztal them for the partnership, and stated that they will be at the Think River! clean up event Comments providing health education information and diabetes prevention. She encouraged all to attend. Ms. Barbara Croonquist of the U. S. Forest Service addressed Council announcing that there B. Croonquist will be a Watershed Education planned for the Think River! event and encouraged all to attend. Comments 1arah of Siauson Middle School and Ashley of Foothill Middle School addressed Council stating Sarah &Ashley hat they will be giving away free pedometers to measure amount of steps taken to walk the Comments Bike Path, gloves, trash bags, water and sunscreen at the Think River! event. Ms. Sandra Rentschler addressed Council thanking all for attending the Azusa Beautiful event S. Rentschler held over the week -end and encouraged all to attend the Think River] Event. She, as a Planning Comments Commissioner, provided a report on her attendance at the League of California Cities Conference in Sacramento. She suggested allocating funding in next years budget in order that additional commissioners can attend conferences. 04/07/08 PAGE THREE RETORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff responded to Mr. Acshenbrenner Makshanoff regarding the intersection of Citrus and Foothill stating that he has been communicating with Response APU students and staff and Citrus College discussing the intersections, changes, costs, turn To comments lanes, mid block cross walk, and painting curbs red, etc. He responded to questions regarding intersection ownership, which is partly owned by Glendora who will be included in the process. He introduced the new City Engineer Carl Hassel. City Manager Delach requested that item G-3; Professional Services Agreement with Jennie De City Mgr Fazio be pulled from the agenda. He provided an update on the issue of the Covina Irrigating Comments Company and Crystal Canyon Homeowners Association stating that they have scheduled mediation for April 14, 2008, and the Item will come back at the next City Council Meeting. Sierra Madre street was opened on March 31, 2008. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo responded to Ms. Vera comments regarding racial slurs and advised Carrillo that it will not be tolerated; he talked about the work of the Human Relations Commission to Comments address Issues as well as possible solutions. He expressed his excitement about the 8`h graders of Slauson Middle school who are on a trip to Washington D.C. and thanked members of the Azusa Beautiful group for the great kick-off event. Councilmember Gonzales expressed his concern about the incident Ms. Vera spoke of and also Gonzales stated it wouldn't be tolerated; he referred to the meeting with the school board for possible Comments solutions: He announced that the first baby born in 2008 In the City of Azusa was that of Mr. Roman Rodriguez. Councilmember Macias reminded all that Tuesday, April 15, 2008 is the deadline to file taxes. Macias He stated that there is no DNAC meeting tomorrow; thanked Public Works for working with Comments Cal -Trans. in the removal of graffiti on the 210 freeway as well as removal of weeds; asked for an update on the RFQ for the on and off ramps and on the D -Club; thanked the police department for the traffic enforcement. Councilmember Hanks stated that the MTA has released its long-range transportation plan and it's now in the 45 day public review period which can be viewed at www.metro.net/imagine; urged all to provide input at the San Gabriel Valley public meeting which will be about the long range plan at Portrero Heights Elementary School at 8028 E. Hill Drive, Rosemead or e-mail metronlan(ci)metro.net; expressed appreciation and congratulated the Police Department for the recent operation in finding a lost child; and asked that the meeting to be adjourned in memory of Lisa Watson, a good friend. Mayor Rocha congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Roman Rodriguez for having the first baby born this year in the San Gabriel Valley; asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of: Robert Ramon, Ernestine Nettie Huerta, John McFaren, Rachel Miranda, Roy Kepman, Lucy Gomez, and Mary Lillian H. Padilla; announced that on Friday, at the City Hall Flag pole at 1:00 p.m. there will be a recognition ceremony for Gabriel Raymond Noriega a WWII veteran who passed away in the Philippines and is buried in Manila; his family will be receiving his Purple Heart. He invited all to join him on April 19, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in front of II Forno to hang banners for Azusans in the military, one being the son of Ross Montes, city employee. Hanks Comments Rocha Comments Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Proc Muni carried to approve request for proclamation in recognition of Municipal Clerks Week May 4 Clrks Week through May 10, 2008. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously Proc carried to approve request for proclamation for the family of the late Private Gabriel Ramon Gabriel Ramon Noriega, WWII Veteran; the family will be receiving his medals on April I 1 `h. Noriega Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Cert of Part carried to approve request for Certificates of Participation to the winning schools in the Recycling Beverage Container Recycling Contest from October 2007 to February 2008. Contest SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - DALTON - FOOTHILL MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION: GPA- Pub Hrg 2007-01. ZCA-226. Z-2007-01. DR -2007-43. VTTM-069751: 700 BLOCK OF NORTH DALTON Dalton- AVENUE, alton- AVENUE. BETWEEN FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND THE METRO GOLD LINE RIGHT -OF WAY, Foothill NOT INCLUDING THE SENIOR CENTER BUILDING, AND EAST OF DALTON AVENUE. Mixed Use Dev Application 04/07/08 PAGE FOUR Economic and Community Development Director Coleman addressed the Hearing stating that B. Coleman the mixed use development is located on the 700 block of North Dalton bounded by Foothill, Comments Dalton, and the rail right-of-way; it does not include the Senior Center building but is located adjacent to it: The project proposed is the construction of 73 dwelling units, 57 stacked condominiums located over retail and 16 town homes; 9,000 square feet of retail and a 164 space parking structure. The project will be done in two phases, and he emphasized that it includes a Condition of Approval prohibiting the town home development until adequate replacement parking accommodations are provided for the Senior Center. He thanked all involved in the project. Contract Planner Brownfield of Hogle-Ireland addressed the Hearing stating that there are four L. Brownfield items being presented for approval: General Plan Amendment, Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Hogle-Ireland Development Code Overlay and the Design Review and noted that there have been 1 I DNAC Presentation meetings and that staff has met with Senior Citizens, Senior Advisory Counsel, Azusa Design Review Board, Fire Department, Police Department, Azusa Light and Water, Engineering and that the Planning Commission has had two hearings. Planning Commission has made the following recommended changes to Condition of Approval: A2 - Initiation of the town homes' construction, including the demolition of the Senior Center parking lot on Lot 4, shall not occur until the Senior Center's parking spaces have been replaced to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission and Condition of Approval A19 - Windows with a minimum STC -32 rating are recommended for bedroom windows associated with dwelling units along Foothill Boulevard and at the Dalton Avenue/Foothill Boulevard corner that are directly exposed to traffic noise. She detailed the following: General Plan Designations, Development Code Overlay, Vesting Tentative Trap Map, Noise study, Traffic & Circulation, Design Review, Vesting Tentative Tract Map Findings, General Plan Amendment Findings, Zoning Map Amendment Findings, Design Review Findings and responded to questions posed regarding density, northerly lot, wrapped parking structure, no impacts on the west side of Dalton, blended density method, and stretch elevator.. Mayor Rocha voiced concern that the local Fire Departments do not have the equipment/ladders to reach the third and fourth floors in case of a fire. Mr. Coleman and Ms. Brownfield both provided additional information regarding the stairways, etc, and assured Council that the Fire Department provided clear requirements for the project. City Manager Delach responded that the buildings are fully equipped with sprinklers. Additional discussion was held regarding options and feasibilities to obtain fire trucks that can reach additional heights, existing medians, traffic mitigation, Veterans Monument — no modifications, and size of the east side sidewalk. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The Deputy City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on March 27, 2008. Mr. Dennis Willut addressed the Public Hearing voicing opposition and concerns to the project D. Willut regarding the senior center parking lot, a possible new Library, density, and the need for an Comments engineering report. Mr. Mike Lee addressed the Public Hearing expressing concern regarding parking lot at the M. Lee senior center and asked that it be left in tact. Comments Mr. Tizoc Cruz -Gonzalez addressed the Public Hearing asking if the property being deeded T. Cruz - back to the City from the developer would be included in the calculations and questioned the Gonzalez civic use being transferred to housing. Comments Ms. Mercedes Castro on behalf of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce addressed the Public M. Castro Hearing in favor of the project stating that it is good for the City. Comments Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the Public Hearing asking that Council not lose focus on the P. Martinez actions to be taken at this time; she reminded them that there is a need to begin the process in Comments order to move forward with the project. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Hrg Closed carried to close the public hearing. Economic and Community Development Director Coleman responded to questions posed Response regarding the senior center parking lot issue stating that there can be no development at the To questions northerly lots until adequate replacement parking accommodations are provided. City Manager Delach stated that the proceeds of all the property sales will be committed to the new library as well as the tax increment. Mr. Coleman also explained about the density calculations with City owned property. Additional discussion was held regarding parking calculations, old Library project, and additional fire protection. The following was adopted with recommended changes from the Planning Commission: 04/07/08 PAGE ENE Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 08-C26 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA -2007-01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN Appvg Gen DESIGNATION IN THE 700 BLOCK OF N. DALTON AVE. (APN 8608-028-908, 8608-028-904, Plan Amend 86008-028-903, 9608-028-901, AND 8608-028-905) FROM PUBLIC/CIVIC TO COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 08-C27 VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 069751 FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MIXED- Vesting USE PURPOSES LOCATED IN THE 700 BLOCK OF NORTH DALTON AVENUE. Tentative Tract Map Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo to waive further 700 N. reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Dalton AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 08-C28 DESIGN REVIEW DR -2007-43 TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR-STORY MIXED-USE PROJECT 57 Design Review STACKED -FLAT UNITS, 16 TOWN HOME UNITS, 9,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL AND 164 700 N. Dalton 'AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACE PARKING GARAGE ON THE 700 BLOCK OF NORTH DALTON AVENUE. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Macias offered an Ordinance for first introductory reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING DEVELOPMENT CODE CHANGE NO. ZCA-226 AND Z-2007-01 TO CREATE THE DOWNTOWN NORTH DALTON OVERLAY ZONE IN THE 700 BLOCK OF N. DALTON AVE. (APN 8608-028-908, 8608- 028-904, 86008-028-903, 9608-028-901, 8608-028-905, 8608-029-901, 8608-029-900, 9608-029-909, 8608-029-908, 8608-029-907, 8608-029-906, 8608-029-904, and 8608- 029-0030) 1" Rdg Ord Create Overlay Zone Downtown North Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and carried to waive Introduction 'further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. Mayor Rocha and Councilmember Approved Gonzales dissenting. Councilmember Macias asked for clarification of Mayor Rocha dissenting vote which was due Macias to high density, the need for maximum fire protection and one exit for parking structure. He Request asked that staff look into the Mayors concerns regarding the project. CONSIDERATION OF GRANTING ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR A FIREWORKS SALES PERMIT TO Fireworks Sales THE GLADSTONE HIGH FOOTBALL BOOSTERS/LINEBACKERS CLUB. Discussion was held Permit regarding sections of the Azusa Municipal Code which pertain to Fireworks and possible Gladstone changes to the ordinance, focusing on exemption, automatic attrition clause, purpose, limit on Boosters days for sale of fireworks, and timeframes for displaying fireworks. 04/07/08 PAGE SIX Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to grant the appeal for eligibility to apply for a Fireworks Sales Permit to the Gladstone High School Boosters/Linebackers Club based on their stated intent to apply for such permit last year and Article IV: section 30-132, Paragraph (b) of the Azusa Municipal Code, providing that two permits may be issued to Azusa High School, Gladstone High School, and Azusa Pacific University. The City Manager was directed to agendize the issue of fireworks regulations to be discussed at a future meeting and direction will be given to the City Attorney to prepare amendments if approved by Council. Appeal granted I Gladstone High Boosters The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-18 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Counciimember Hanks and unanimously carried with the Items exception of items D-1 1 , 13, 15, 16, and 17, which were considered under the Special Call D-1 1, 13, 15 - portion of the Agenda. Item D-5 was removed from the agenda. 17, Spec Call 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 17, 2008, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: K. Godbey, R. Gonzales, L. Corrales, S. Items Spahr, 11, and M. Antwine. New Appointment: G. Acosta, Planning Technician. Flexible Staffing Promotion: R. Zuniga, Street Maint. Worker II Separation: R. Dominguez and S. Phillips. 3. The City Treasurer's Report as of February 29, 2008, were received and filed. Treas Rpt 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA , CALIFORNIA, TO JOIN Res. 08-C29 THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SINGLE -USE BAG REDUCTION AND RECYCLING PROGRAM. 5. The following was removed from the Agenda: Bond reduction request by Christopher Removed Homes for Tract 63336-02 (Mapleton). From Agenda 6. Approval was given to adopt a "support" position on AB 1903 to re-establish liability Support AB protection for Flood Control and Water Conservation Activities conducted by the Los 1903 Angeles County Department of Public Works and the Mayor was authorized to sign letters ' to appropriate state representatives and legislative committees considering the Assembly Bill -during the legislative process. 7. Approval was given to award the purchase of 24 Modems for MDC Units in Police Cars in Pur Modems the amount of $18,183.41 to the lowest bidder GovConnection. Police cars 8. Formal sealed bids were waived in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section 2- 523(d) competitive bidding already completed, due to the fact that Spenser Communications Is covered under the California Multiple Award Schedule CMAS agreement number 3-01-70-1488A and approval was given for the upgrade of the Phone System. The issuance of a purchase order to Spenser communications in an amount not to exceed $48,336.08 was also approved. 9. Formal sealed bids were waived in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section 2- 523(d) competitive bidding already completed, due to the fact that J.D. Briggs communications is covered under the California Multiple Award Schedule CMAS agreement number 3-03-00-0389B. Further, approval was given for the infrastructure upgrades and issuance of a purchase order to J.D. Briggs Communications in the amount not to exceed $27,400. Upgrade Phone System Spenser Comm Upgrad PW Voice & Data Cable J.D. Briggs 10. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN OPPOSITION TO Res. 08-C30 THE CALIFORNIA PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT, Oppose PROPOSITION 98. Prop 98 1 1. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 12. Approval was given for the Notice of Completion for the construction of foul ball NOC Foul fencing at Gladstone Park in the amount of $17,480.00 and staff was authorized Ball Fencing to file the Notice of Completion with Los Angeles County Clerk. Gladstone Pk 13. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 04/07/08 PAGE SEVEN Spec Call 14. Approval was given for the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not to exceed Elect Meters $56,636 to Mc Avoy & Markham of Irvine, Ca, for the purchase of 960 Centron C1SR McAvoy Electric Meters, under the provisions of Section 2-523 (d), no competitive market, of the Azusa Municipal Code. 15. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 16. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 1 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 18. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 08-C31 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Chief of Police Garcia responded to question regarding accessories of the tactical Swat Vests. Chief Garcia Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Response carried to approve the Police Department's purchase of twelve (12) ballistic Protech Trimax Pur Swat Vests PT100 SWAT vests with accessories, in the amount of $20,589.15 (inclusive of tax) from Aardvark Tactical Inc. located in the City of Azusa. City Manager Delach responded to question regarding the purchase of 6,300 Circuit Feet of City Mgr 500 MCM Primary Copper Cable stating that there are precautions being taken to keep it safe Response and locked up. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and Pur Copper unanimously carried to approve the issuance of a Purchase Order to HD Supply Utilities of Cable Santa Fe Springs, CA, in an amount not to exceed $254,279 for the cable. Mayor Rocha addressed the MOU with the ESG Coalition for the Homeless and asked that the Rocha recitals be amended to read "One -Time" allocation "from the General Fund", etc. Moved by Comments Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to ESG Coalition approve the revised Memorandum of Understanding Agreement, as amended, with the East Homeless San Gabriel Valley Coalition for the Homeless to provide temporary shelter for families of Azusa Amendment Unified School District with a one-time budget appropriation of $10,000 from General Fund Approved revenue resources; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement. Staff responded to questions regarding too many proposed traffic signals on Foothill that they Staff Response were exploring/studying these areas at this time and that staff would look into the feasibility of Traffic Signal a traffic signal at Citrus in front of the 99 cent store. -Other questions were regarding verbiage Maint Agmt of "Instructions to Proposers", i.e. flashing beacons, safety light, city maintained traffic signals and cost of a traffic signal; staff will respond to unanswered questions at a later time. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Approved carried to approve and authorize the City Manager to invite sealed proposals for the annual contract services for MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND APPURTENANCE, FLASHING BEACONS, IN -PAVEMENT, LIGHTED CROSSWALKS, AND SAFETY LIGHTS. EXTEND AZUSA AVE. STORM DRAIN. Discussion was held regarding the Azusa Avenue design Extend Azusa services, island drainage on Azusa, Foothill and responsibility to keep clean. Councilmember Storm Drain Macias advised that business owners in that area request to hold off on the extension of the Deferred storm drain due to the affect it would have on their businesses at this time and asked that it be deferred. It was noted that the project could be completed within 10-14 days. After additional discussion regarding the project, it was moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to defer the extension of the Azusa Avenue Storm Drain Project to late summer or late fall in order accommodate the local business owners. THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 11:19 Cncl/CRA P.M. TO CONDUCT THE FOLLOWING: Convene jntly Director Hanks and Director Gonzales left the dais and abstained from participation in the following item due to a conflict of interest. Both were selected by random ballot not to participate in the Plan Amendment. 04/07/08 PAGE EIGHT Hanks/Gonzales Abstained Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONSENTING TO AND Res. 08-02 CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE AMENDMENT TO THE Jnt Pub Hrg REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END City REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias to. waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA BOARD OF Res. 08-R17 DIRECTORS CONSENTING TO AND CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE Jnt Pub Hrg AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS Agency DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Director Carrillo, seconded by Director Macias to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Redevelopment Board Members: AYES: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA DIRECTORS: NOES: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE GONZALES, HANKS GONZALES, HANKS ABSENT:, COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA BOARD OF Res. 08-R17 DIRECTORS CONSENTING TO AND CALLING FOR A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE Jnt Pub Hrg AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS Agency DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. Moved by Director Carrillo, seconded by Director Macias to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Redevelopment Board Members: AYES: DIRECTORS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, HANKS ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE . THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 11:22 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:50 P.M. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to adjourn in memory of Robert Ramon, Ernestine Nettie Huerta, John Mcfaren, Rachel Miranda, Roy Kepman, Lucy Gomez, Mary Lillian H. Padilla and Lisa Watson. UPCOMING MEETINGS: April 17, 2008, Joint City Council/Azusa Unified School District Meeting - 6:30 p.m. April 21, 2008, City Council Meting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) April 28, 2008, Utility Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Light and Water Conference Room) May 5, 2008, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:51 P.M. 4,1" /"" , ASSISTANT CITY C NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-C33. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-011. 04/07/08 PAGE NINE CRA convene Cncl rcnvd Adjourn in Memory of R. Ramon, E. Huerta, J. McFaren, R. Miranda, R. Kepman, L. Gomez, M. Padilla and L. Watson Upcoming Meetings