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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 21, 2008 - CC' CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008 — 6:40 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. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess Mr. Jesse Butanda addressed Council regarding Labor Negotiations asking what the proposals J. Butanda from the bargaining units Include. Comments Mr. Mike Lee addressed Councli regarding Labor Negotiations and asked if the information was M. Lee confidential. Comments City Manager Delach responded stating that the negotiations are confidential until the final City Mgr contracts/memoranda of understanding are completed. Response The City Council recessed to Closed at 6:43 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, ACFA, APMA, SEIU CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a)l. Conf w/legal Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa v. Martin G. Habern et.al. Los Angeles Superior Cnsl Court BC 388145. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop Property Address: 809 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Neg Negotiating Parties: Robert H. Harbin, III, CBS bill board Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Person Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 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 with regard to Real Property Negotiation, the City Attorney address is a bill board by CBS. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Adon Hernandez led in the pledge to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Pastor Ruben Mora of the Church of the Nazarene; he then reminded all that May 1" is the National Day of Prayer which will be held at the Church of the Nazarene on Azusa and 5fh Street. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS', HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Assistant to the Utilities Director I(alscheuer, Police Captain Street, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Administrative Services Director — Chief Financial Officer Krelmeier, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, CEREMONIAL Certificates of Participation were presented to the winning schools in the Beverage Container Recycling Contest from October 2007 to February 2008. Gladstone Street Elementary School (1"), Hodge Elementary School (2nd) and Mountain View Elementary School (3`'). The following 'schools were awarded certificates of appreciation for their participation in the contest: Center Middle School, Dalton Elementary School, Foothill Middle School, and Paramount Elementary School. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Also Present Ceremonial Beverage Container Recycling Contest Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council welcoming Jorge Rosales' father who was in attendance at the M. Lee meeting; he made comments and announcements as follows: Joint meeting with the Azusa Comments School Board; Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday May 10": jakes Hot Dog Ribbon Cutting; T - Burgers is open for business; Safe House Program; Congratulations to Jess Alva on his son becoming the new Police Chief of Baldwin Park; and local graffiti clean up. Ms. Madelyn Payne, President of the Friends of the City Library, Invited all to attend Author's M. Payne Night at the Azusa Library on Thursday, May 1, 2008 from 6 p.m. — 8 p.m., T. Jefferson Parker, Comments author of L.A. Outlaws and Storm Runners will be a guest speaker. Ms. Maricela Cueva, President of Azusa Beautiful, thanked all for attending the Azusa Beautiful M. Cueva celebration and announced Support Our Troops Banner Cleanup on Saturday, 9-12 noon. Comments Mayor Rocha added that they will also be cleaning up the graffiti on the sidewalks, etc. Ms. Sandra Rentschler of Sister City Committee, Invited youth of Azusa to take part in the Sister City Youth Exchange with Zacatecas, Mexico; ages 12 — 18 years; travel date is July 1 1 `h 5. Rentschler to August 1; cost is $375.00 per child who will be housed by families in Zacatecas. The children Comments of Zacatecas will In turn visit Azusa and chaperons take trips to Disneyland, etc. For further information contact Sharon Lewis at 626 253 0966; maximum number of children is ten and there are three at this time. Ms. Suzanne Avila of the California Resources Connection, thanked all for coming to Think S. Avila River! Clean up over the weekend and provided statistics on trash pick up, steps taken, people Comments In attendance and thanked the planning team which Include Azusa Police Department, Recreation and Planning. Ms. Irene Villapanla, Executive Director of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, presented an update on Chamber activities such as new members, programs i.e. Shadow Program, Chamber Mixer, luncheon presentation and she thanked to School Superintendent Cynthia Cervantes McGuire for her involvement. She announced that Emergency Services Coordinator Olga Bruno will be offering training entitled Continuing Business in the Face of Disasters and she invited all to the Change of Command Ceremony at the Azusa National Guard Readiness Center on May 3". Ms. Barbara Dickerson, Member of the Azusa School Board, thanked Council for coordinating the Joint Council/School Board meeting on Thursday stating that it was very productive and also thanked Council for Its support of the schools, i.e. safe schools, Joint use projects, and the recycling programs. 1 Mr. Dennis Willut addressed Council with questions regarding the parking lot for seniors and density with regard to the Dalton Properties Project; he requested a 10% discount for seniors on utility bills and cable television; library hours be extended and they provide the Financial Times newspaper; need for a State Library In the City and underground utility poles. City Manager Delach responded to questions stating that several people including Senior Advisory Counsel provided input into the Dalton Properties Project; no action will be taken on the parking lot until there is agreement among all. The building height is in compliance with the building code, public hearings were held which were open to the public and televised. Mr. Willut was Invited to the Utility Board to talk about his concerns with utilities and was advised to contact staff to receive any copies of documents. 04/21/08 PAGE TWO 1. Villapanla Comments B. Dickerson Comments D. Willut Comments City Mgr Response REPORTS. UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Update on Covina Irrigating Company (GIC) proposed waterline easement on private property Update on within the city limits. City Attorney Carvalho provided background on the matter and stated CIC that mediation was held between the two entities, but it was continued. She recommended that a date be set in to come back to Council at the next available meeting In order the matter may be heard. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and carried that the item be scheduled before Council at the May 51h meeting. (The publication deadline was not able to be met and the meeting was scheduled for May 14, 2008 meeting). Councilmember Macias dissenting. 'Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Proc for carried to approve a proclamation honoring Mr, and Mrs. Chagolla on the celebration of their Chagolla 50' Wedding Anniversary. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously Cert of Rec carried to approve request of Councilmember Macias for Certificates of Recognition to the Impvmts entitles who donated services and materials to provide Improvements to the Azusa National To AzNat Little League field as follows: DMC Construction, AC Plumbing, New Wires Electric, Vulcan League Materials, and Azusa Light & Water. The Certificates will be presented at the May 5'h Council Meeting. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Ltr of Apprec carried to approve request of Councilmember Macias for a letter of appreciation to be sent to Cal -Trans Cal -Trans, to the attention of Doug Failing, in appreciation for the work they have done in the City. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously Proc National carried to approve request for Proclamation for National Day of Prayer on May 1, 2008, to be Day of Prayer presented to the Azusa Ministerial Association and Azusa Pacific University. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to approve request for Proclamation for Jesus Is Lord Church in celebration of Its _14'h Anniversary. ' Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo thanked the local schools who participated in the Recycling Program and recommended they take a tour of the Athens MRF, Materials Recycling Facility. Councilmember Gonzales invited all to the Cinco de Mayo celebration to be held May 4'h, at the City Hall Front Lawn; there will be Mariachis, food vendors, jumpers, soccer clinic, etc. For further information contact Recreation Coordinator Lenore Gonzales at 812-5115. He also announced that a local band, Tom Gonzales, will be making its debut on Saturday, April 26'h at 9 p.m. at 11 Forno; he thanks Council and Azusa School Board members for attendance at the Joint Meeting. Proc Jesus Is Lord Church Carrillo Comments Gonzales Comments Counclimember Macias thanked the Public Works Department and Police Department for Macias removing and monitoring the graffiti throughout the City; he encouraged residents to report it. Comments He suggested that photos taken at the Council meetings be posted on the web for easy access; City Manger Delach responded stating that staff would look into the feasibility i.e. liabilities, permission from participants. Councilmember Hanks provided an update on the Gold Line stating that there is a need for the Hanks public to support the Foothill Extension and encourage MTA to place It In the Long Range Comments Transportation Plan with funding; he noted that the public comment period ends on April 24". He then shared a proud moment with all that his wife and daughter will be receiving their Bachelors Degree soon.. City Manager Delach announced that the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of May 19, City Mgr 2008, will be rescheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 6:30 p.m., Closed Session and 7:30 Meeting date p.m. regular session, due to Council and staff attendance at the ICSC. He stated that the change Planning Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008. Mayor Rocha announced the Memorial Park Lighting Project Ribbon Cutting on April 30`h at 5 Rocha p.m. and on May 3 d at 8 a.m. tree planting on Donna Beth and at 10 a.m. is Loyalty Day at the Comments VFW. 04/21/08 PAGE THREE Sched Items SCHEDULED ITEMS PAVEMENT BID AWARD FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - YEAR 5 IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT MANAGEMENT NO. 07-06. Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff addressed the item PLAN YEAR providing information regarding the specifications, eight responses were received, and 5 estimated cost of project and the result is that 85% of city streets are paved. He noted that they are working with Light and Water Department and Los Angeles County regarding working around their projects and that a targeted date for completion is June 301". City Attorney Carvalho responded to question regarding possible saving from the project to pave National Little League site stating that they will look at alternatives on how to address that matter. Contract to Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Sully -Miller carried to award a contract to Sully -Miller Contracting Co. for the "Pavement Management Pavement Program - Year 5 Improvements, Project No. 07-06" in the amount of $2,059,793.00. Purchase of APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR 819 N. ANGELENO AVENUE. Director of 819 N. A Public Works/Assistant City Manager Makshanoff addressed the Item providing Information that the site is a private residence, cost is $250,000 pending the house appraisal, and that Its intent is to expand the City Yard. He also responded to questions that the occupants may be renters and they will provide screening. Purchase Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Approved carried to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 819 N. Angeleno Avenue. 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: AYES: R. Person Assistant City Manager Person addressed the Issue dealing with the Vasquez Conservation, Application Education and Recreation Center, stating that the funding agency is the San Gabriel & Lower Grant Funds Los Angels Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Belinda Faustinos. The two entities who COUNCILMEMBERS: submitted grant applications are San Gabriel Mountains Regional Conservancy (SGMRC), Executive Director Dr. Croissant, and California Resource Connections (CRC); both for the acquisition of the Vasquez property; the funding agency has reviewed both and has asked that the application submitted by CRC/Clty be withdrawn as SGMRC has already spent much time processing, obtaining appraisals, have a willing seller, etc. He responded to questions posed by Councilmembers. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: Res. 08-C33 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING Supporting THE SAN GABRIEL MOUNTAINS REGIONAL CONSERVANCY APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT SGMRC FUNDING APPLICATIONS THROUGH VARIOUS CONSERVANCY AGENCIES, STATE AND Funding apl FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF 140 ACRES OF PRIVATELY To acquire OWNED, HILLSIDE OPEN SPACE (KNOWN AS THE VASQUEZ CONSERVATION, EDUCATION Vasquez Prop AND RECREATION CENTER) IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. 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: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D- 4 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried. Approved I . The minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 2008, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: R. Arevalo. Items New Appointments: C. McNamara, Assistant Director of Community Development and B. Horton, Line Mechanic. Separation: J. Tingley, Facility Maintenance Worker. 3. Approval was given for the Notice of Completion for the painting of the downtown NOC Safety light/safety standards as completed by Bithell Inc. in the amount of $14,230.00 and Standards authorization was given to staff to file the same with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Blthell Inc. 04/21/08 PAGE FOUR 4. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 08-C34 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. Special Call None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 9:05 P.M. CRA convene THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:06 P.M. Cncl rcnvd ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Hanks offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord/Spec Reso_ SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING Dalton Prop ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ZCA-226 AND Z-2007-01 FOR THE DALTON -FOOTHILL MIXED- Zoning Ord USE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION. (PUBLIC HEARING HELD APRIL 7, 2008). Councilmember Hanks offered an Ordinance 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) Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Macias to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: City Attorney Carvalho addressed the proposed Urgency Ordinance regarding Establishment of Businesses offering massages stating that the City has been receiving numerous applications for massage permits; although the City has regulations and zoning that apply to the uses there Is a need for more stringent standards due to possible Illegal activities that could occur. She stated that there is a requirement of a 4/5 vote and•that there staff would have to follow up with a Public Hearing by Monday, June 2, 2008. She referred to the staff report which contains certain findings. Councilmember Hanks offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESSES OFFERING MASSAGES PENDING STUDY AND ADOPTION OF REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS. Moved by Counciimember Hanks, seconded by Macias to waive further reading and adopt. Urgency Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMFMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion was held regarding a possible policy on the use of public appearance photos and how they may be used. Ord. 08-01 Zone Change 700 N. Dalton City Attorney Comments Urgency Ord Massage Permits Ord. 08-02 Prohibiting Establishment Business Offering Massages Dis Policy Photos Board Member Hanks advised that he'will not be in attendance at the Utility Board Meeting on Hanl<s April 28, 2008, as he will be out of town on business. Comment Public Information Officer Quiroz advised that with regard to the photographic Issue, whenever PIO Quiroz he photographs individuals at meetings he provides them with his business card and they can Comment contact him if they would like a copy of the photograph. 04/21/08 PAGE FIVE AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Attorney Carvalho addressed the proposed Urgency Ordinance regarding Establishment of Businesses offering massages stating that the City has been receiving numerous applications for massage permits; although the City has regulations and zoning that apply to the uses there Is a need for more stringent standards due to possible Illegal activities that could occur. She stated that there is a requirement of a 4/5 vote and•that there staff would have to follow up with a Public Hearing by Monday, June 2, 2008. She referred to the staff report which contains certain findings. Councilmember Hanks offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL Of THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESSES OFFERING MASSAGES PENDING STUDY AND ADOPTION OF REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS. Moved by Counciimember Hanks, seconded by Macias to waive further reading and adopt. Urgency Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMFMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Discussion was held regarding a possible policy on the use of public appearance photos and how they may be used. Ord. 08-01 Zone Change 700 N. Dalton City Attorney Comments Urgency Ord Massage Permits Ord. 08-02 Prohibiting Establishment Business Offering Massages Dis Policy Photos Board Member Hanks advised that he'will not be in attendance at the Utility Board Meeting on Hanl<s April 28, 2008, as he will be out of town on business. Comment Public Information Officer Quiroz advised that with regard to the photographic Issue, whenever PIO Quiroz he photographs individuals at meetings he provides them with his business card and they can Comment contact him if they would like a copy of the photograph. 04/21/08 PAGE FIVE i Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Adjourn carried to adjourn. UPCOMING MEETINGS: Upcoming Meetings 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) May 14, 2008, (Wednesday) City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:14 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-C35. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-03. 04/21/08 PAGE SIX