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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - April 17, 2008 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE AZUSA SCHOOL BOARD THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008 - 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met In special session at the above date and time in the National Guard Armory Readiness Center located at 1351 W. Sierra Madre Avenue, Azusa. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. David Santellan led in the pledge to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Burke Hamilton, Member of the Azusa School Board ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD PRESENT: ILENE AUSD MEMBERS OCHOA, PRESIDENT, ROSEMARY GARCIA, VICE PRESIDENT, MLONIN CRUZ-GONZALEZ, BARBARA DICKERSON, AND BURKE HAMILTON ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Torres, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Library Director Tovar, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Director of Resource Management Tang, Chief of Police Garcia, City Clerk Mendoza, Office Specialist I Gonzales, Deputy City Clerlc Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council and School Board Members expressing thanks for the Joint meeting and that there was a need to discuss the subjects listed on the agenda. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Update on the Rosedale Project and K-8 School Site. City Manager Delach provided the following Information: Sierra Madre is now open. Two Rosedale builders, Fieldstone and William Lyon Homes, have stopped building and manning sales offices. Christopher and Taylor Woodrow are still operating. The grading is progressing as well as other elements, i.e. parks, railroad bridges, etc. Assistant School Superintendent Frick addressed the issue of the school site stating that preliminary trenching was done and a potential earthquake fault was Identified, but was Inconclusive due to rainy weather; there has been no activity since October 2007. The school should be open in about 2011 or 2012. Discussion was held regarding graffiti -video camera, clean up of certain areas and responsibility, park will be completed by end of month and City will take over. Mr. Trapp of ALP spoke about earthquake study: easterly boundary and easterly side of school site there are no faults. With regard to inconclusive area, it will be complete by end of July. Improvements to the Dalton school site, not know yet, Palm Drive - work still needed , hope to finish July- August. 2. City Library Development Options. City Manager Delach advised that the concept which is supported by the DNAC is the possibility of a stand only new Library or a joint Senior Citizen Center Library Facility; he noted that they would like the AVSD to be involved to make sure it is a student friendly environment. Library Director Tovar addressed the issue detailing a conference he will be attending and presenting the concept/project for the purposes of design. Discussion was held regarding the details of the proposed project; all In attendance were in favor and talked about possible joint uses i.e. AUSD/City, for the center; all agreed the seniors would be included in the discussions and there would be the creation of joint committees. Also Present Pub Part M. Lee Comments Agenda items Update Rosedale Project & K-8 School Site City Library Development Options 3. Homeless Assistance Program. Mr. Gary Creel, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Homeless Attendance and Silvana Aguirre Cavazos presented information on the Homeless Education Assistance Support which Included: Mcl(inney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, Homeless Children & Program Youth Education, Definition of Homeless, AUSD board Policy, Mcl(Inney-Vento Homeless Act, The Loss of Funding, Alternative Funding Identification Process, Direct Community Support, Think Together Program, Referrals to Local Agencies, Health Services, and Outreach Consultant. Discussion was held regarding the services. Mr. Bill Baca on behalf of Senator Gloria Romero stated that she is fighting for education and B. Baca regard to the budget, she will be fighting for no cuts for health care. Romero 4. Azusa Water & Electric Utility Update. Director of Resource Management Tang provided update on the water drought and the need for the water conservation program, the process and the results, noting that when there was a need to reduce water consumption by 10%, 20% and 30% during the past six months, residents and commercial customers complied and although the mandatory water conservation is still in effect, due to recent rains and reduction by customers, the water situation is stable. He talked about the investment in water Infrastructure, and capital improvement projects in the future, due to population growth, water resources dwindling and certain restrictions on the import of water, there is still a need to continue water conservation. He provided an update on Electrical stating that renewable energy procurement programs are being imposed due to state unfunded mandate, where there is a need to procure 20% from renewable power by 2010, he detailed and responded to question posed by Council and Board Members regarding solar/rebate programs and new Water Treatment Plant. 5. School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. Chief of Police Garcia and Officer Mark Horeczko, SRO at Azusa High School, addressed the Issue and responded to questions posed. Officer Horeczko advised that Officer Landeros will be substituting for him while he Is out on leave. Discussion was held regarding the lack of an SRO at Gladstone High School and Superintendent Cervantes -McGuire detailed that it was funded by City of Covina and the Officer is no longer there due to a shortage of Police Officers and lack of funding. 6. Azusa National Little League. Discussion was held regarding the Azusa National Little League and the responsibilities for maintenance of the facility. Azusa Unified School District has a five year agreement with Azusa National Little League which says they should maintain the property; the AUSD would supply paint in the event of graffiti. The City of Azusa supplied paint and donated $500 to both leagues, i.e. American and National. Councilmember Macias suggested that the City, AUSD, and volunteers do a thorough evaluation of the facility as it is in need of much work, i.e. replace asphalt, electrical improvements, and there are liability issues. Comments were heard from David Alva, Safety Officer, Stephanie Mills, Mike Duran, vice President, and Steve Juarez, President regarding graffit! removal, alleged inequality of the two leagues, and statistics of the National Little League. Additional discussion was held regarding graffiti removal, trash pick up, color of paint, funding options, soccer players, fencing, trash and a possible joint use agreement sub -committee. 7. Azusa's College &Military Bound Graduate Recognition Program. City Manager Delach provided an update that a committee was created which included Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, President Ochoa, they obtained prices, $1200 for banners, one for each high school, estimated it would be $200-$300 for Certificates of Recognition and are awaiting the names of the students, It was suggested that the names be listed on local cable television, and at public Library and the money will come from the Sponsorship fund; all were in favor. B. Tang Wtr & Elect Update SRO Program Azusa National Little League Recognition Program Councilmember Gonzales presented the Safe House Program to Council and AUSD, detailing Gonzales Its concept, noting there is a need to secure a grant for it and that he will obtain and Safe House administer it. There Is a need to work out details and a plan to administer it. Program 1 Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously Adjourn carried to adjourn. TIME ADJOURNMENT: 10:07 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 08-C33. 04/17/08 PAGE TWO