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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2008 — 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 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA, 91702.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed at 6:32 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54957)
Title: City Manager
2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Property Address: 17525 E. Arrow Hwy (N/E corner Azusa and Arrow)
Negotiating Parties: Mr. William Allen - 17511 E. Arrow Hwy — Mr. Fowler
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of payment
Closed Sess
Recess
Pub Emp
City Mgr
Real Prop
17525 E. Arrow
3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956 Real Prop
Address: 812 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 812 N. Azusa
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: John R. & Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop
Address: 801 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 801 N.
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Alameda
Negotiating Parties: John R. & Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 Conf w/Legal
W). Redevelopment Agency of the City of Azusa v. Martin G. Habern et.al. Los Angeles Cnsl Habern
Superior Court BC388145.
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no Reconvened
reportable action taken In Closed Session. City Attorney
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order.
' Matthew Sena led in the pledge to the Flag.
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Logan Westbrooks of Faith Temple Church of God In Christ
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS (entered the meeting 7:52 p.m.)
Call to Order
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief
Garcia, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Community Development Director
McNamara, Administrative Services Director - Chief Financial Officer l(reimeler, Director of
Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Building Official Keyes, Tierra West Consultant
Otemeoti, Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part
Mr. Mike Lee encouraged all to vote in the current election; expressed appreciation to the M. Lee
'American Soldiers, certain people, and businesses; congratulated Azusa for winning the Comments
Planning Compass Award; noted events that took place i.e. Memorial Day and Mayor's Prayer
Breakfast; and expressed his opinion regarding democratic candidates.
Mr. Ted Garcia addressed Council stating that "no parking" signs have been posted on his side T: Garcia
of the street, on Pasadena, from 7 am - 5pm and noted that on other streets in the area signs Comments
are posted from 8 am -. 12 pm; he stated that the streets don't need to be swept weekly but
every two weeks and asked if this was going on throughout the City; he is filing a complaint.
Mr. Dennis Wlllut addressed Council stating the need for a new Library and not a development; D. Willut
a 10 % reduction on Senior utility bills; and asked that the Library carry the Financial Times. Comments
Councilmember Hanks entered the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Hanks ent mtg
Ms. Sandra Rentschler addressed Council congratulating the City on receiving the Compass S. Rentschler
Blueprint Excellence Award for Visionary Planning and Livability, from Southern California Comments
Association of Governments (SCAG). The award recognizes the City for incorporating new
standards of aesthetics and architecture and embodying the concept of smart growth.
Ms. Christina S. Ferris addressed Council with concerns about the RV parking issue, noting that C. Ferris
the Code Compliance Committee worked hard and did a good job studying the issue and Comments
expressed her opinion to uphold their decision and the vote Council took months ago.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales, Chairperson of the Code Compliance Committee, addressed the issue of J. Rosales
the RV parking, and submitted'a letter for the record outlining the issue of RV parking on private Comments
property. He provided a brief history of the matter and hoped that they make the right
decision. With regard to Item regarding use of the Armory, he urged Council to keep. the
decision to determine Its use. He expressed his disappointment with staff's decision to submit
an incomplete application for the Romvary property which is now owned by the Chins.
Ms. Frances Melanson addressed Council and read from the Council minutes of September 4, F. Melanson
2007, RV parking issue and action as follows; "moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded Comments
by Councilmember Macias and carried to approve the setback as eight feet from the curb face.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and Councilman Carrillo dissenting. Staff will work with City Attorney to
create the final ordinance on the proposed changes to the City of Azusa Development Code".
She asked that the vote be honored.
Mr. Joe Hernandez, Ralph Rodriguez, Zachary Padilla, Marina Rodriguez, and Kati O'Neal Various
requested that a Boxing Program be considered as an option for the Armory use, next to Speakers
Memorial Park. Comments
REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates
Assistant City Manager Makshanoff provided an update on Street Sweeping and Signage and J- Makshanoff
responded to question stating that staff would check signs on Pasadena and in that area as .Comments
they should all be the same and sweeping should be the day after trash day. He provided
Information noting that in April a newsletter was sent out to 17,000 residents detailing the
street sweeping process which began on May 1"; no citations have been given out and they
could start a warning citation system and begin issuing citations on July 1"; he Is working with
Officer Brewer on the process. He responded to questions and concerns posed by
Councilmembers and all agreed to issuing warning citations at this time.
Mr. Art Morales made the following comments: in favor of boxing programs at the Armory; A. Morales
noted no parking for street sweeping hours are too long; RV parking should have a zero line Comments
setback; canopies should be allowed in rear yard, and there should be free swim
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City Manager Delach introduced new executive employees as follows: Mr. Kurt Christianson, City Mgr
new Economic and Community Development Director and Mr. Tito Alberto Haes, new Director Intro New
of Public Works/Assistant City Manager. He also announced that Azusa has attained the Exe Emp
designation of Tree City USA Award for the fifth year.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously Cert of Rec
carried to approve a Certificate of Recognition to Helen Perkins for volunteering at Rainbow H. Perkins
Christian School.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously Cert of Rec
carried to approve Certificates of Recognition to graduates of the Christbridge Academy. Christbridge
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo congratulated graduates from Azusa, Gladstone and Sierra high schools Carrillo
and reminded all that kids will be out for the summer and to use caution when driving. Comments
Councilmember Gonzales announced the following: AYP Barbeque on Saturday, June 7"; call Gonzales
(626) 812-5280) for more information, Kids Come First Golf Tournament on June 131hcall(626) Comments
812-5195; and Casino Night, Friday, June 20`h call him for information at (626) 391-9672.
Councilmember Macias congratulated and thanked kids of the Mariachi After School Program; Macias
congratulated the American Legion and Eagles Officers installed over the weekend and the Comments
Helping Hands for the benefit held.
Councilmember Hanks asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mr. Ed West, former Hanks
city employee and volunteer at the Azusa and Glendora senior centers. He spoke about the Comments
ICSC Conference (shopping center conference) which he stated is a great event held in Las
Vegas. He then attended the SCAG meeting where he was pleased and honored to receive, on
behalf of the City, the Compass Blueprint Excellence Award for Visionary Planning and Visibility;
he congratulated Planning Staff and explained what the Compass Program is about.
He congratulated Alex Connelly on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and congratulated his
parents for their support and parenting; he shared highlights of the event and endearing
thoughts of Alex's grandfather, who was also a Scout.
Mayor Rocha announced the Free Yard Sale on the upcoming weekend; announced that Los Rocha
Angeles County Sanitation conducted a Household Hazardous Waste event over the weekend Comments
and provided statistics of items collected; he asked that the memo from Director of Recreation
and Family Services Jacobs regarding free swim be agendized for next meeting.
City Manager Delach announced that there was a brush fire in the area of the old gun club and City Mgr
Los Angeles County Fire responded quickly and contained it within 2-3 hours. Comments
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Sched Items
PUBLIC HEARING — ON THE APPROVAL OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Pub Hrg
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION Mora Temp
65858 EXTENDING FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS A Massage bus
MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESSES OFFERING
MASSAGES PENDING STUDY AND ADOPTION OF REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS.
City Attorney Carvalho addressed the Hearing stating that this is a follow up on action taken on City Attorney
April 21" adopting an urgency moratorium on massage businesses; the law allows to extend Comments
the moratorium ten months and fifteen days after the Public Hearing and requires a report from
staff showing actions that have been taken since April, i.e. plans to address the Issues which
are regulatory (license) and where businesses can be located within the City. She stated that
there are a couple of operators who are lawfully operating; two businesses were in the process
and prior to their completion the City adopted the moratorium and because they paid money
' and were granted some permits by the City they would be grandfathered in at this time.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication Hrg open
of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on May 21"2008.
Mr. Jong Hwan Lee addressed the Hearing stating that he has owned and operated a massage J. Lee
business in Azusa for several years as well as one in Pasadena; he now wishes to sell his Comments
business and asked how the moratorium would impact the sale. City Attorney Carvalho stated City Attorney
that the urgency ordinance will apply to new businesses and the approval of any permit for the Response
businesses; the new operators will be subject to the regulatory laws.
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Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing Inquiring whether the City would be forced to accept A. Morales
applications for these types of businesses once the moratorium is over. He asked the location Comments
of the businesses and if they can be away from schools, churches, day cares, etc. He is in
favor of the moratorium.
City Attorney Carvalho provided addresses of existing massage businesses, two in the process City Attorney
and one that will actually be covered by the moratorium; a subcommittee will be reviewing the Comments
applications to see if they meet recommendations and the business transfer would be
approved if it could meet regulatory laws; any one who was currently in the process of selling
and had an actual negotiation with a buyer.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously Hrg Clsd
carried to close the Hearing.
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered and Urgency Ordinance entitled:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA IN ACCORDANCE Urg Ord No.
WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 EXTENDING FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) 08-04
MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE Extending
ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESSES OFFERING MASSAGES PENDING STUDY AND ADOPTION OF Moratorium
REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS. Massage Bus
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks 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: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE Prop Ord
CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED Veh Plcg,
AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE storage & temp
PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT REGULATIONS. signage
City Manager Delach addressed the issue stating that the proposed ordinance language which
was previously approved by Council is presented and the Planning Commission had voted to
include new language which would allow for an 8 foot setback from the property line, but It
was not incorporated into the ordinance. He provided background regarding the Code
Compliance Committee who made recommendations to Council regarding RV parking,
temporary structures and signs ordinances and the City attorney was directed to put into law.
The ordinance is now before Council.
Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the issue of the
setback for vehicles as well as portable structures in the rear yard. The ordinance was
approved by Council as presented and the section of discussion was approvedas follows:
Section 1 (e) "Vehicles parked on driveways in the front yard setback or street side yard
setback shall not encroach into a parkway containing a sidewalk or in cases where there is no
sidewalk, at least eight feet (8'0") from the edge of the curb and in the absence of a curb at
least eight feet (8'0") from the edge of the paved road".
Councilmember Gonzales offered an Ordinance entitled:
City Mgr
Comments
Discussion
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING 1" Rdg Ord
PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING VEHICLE PARKING AND Veh pl<g,
STORAGE REGULATIONS, COMMERCIAL, OVERSIZED AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING storage &temp
AND STORAGE REGULATIONS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND TEMPORARY SIGN AND TENT Signage
REGULATIONS.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and carried by roll
call to waive further reading and Introduce the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo
dissenting.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO RENOVATE THE Armory Use .
FORMER NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY SITE AS A MULTI -USE FACILITY UNDER THE Recommend
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RECREATION AND FAMILY SERVICES P&R Com
DEPARTMENT.
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Park and Recreation Commissioner Jose Torres addressed the issue detailing the background J. Torres
regarding the National Guard Armory; he advised that the Commission is recommending to use Comments
the Armory Building as a Multiuse Facility just like the recreation facility at Memorial Park with
no permanent tenancy; an application; review process; and to mirror the successes of the
Senior Center and other recreation facilities.
Question and answer session ensued between Councilmembers and staff regarding grant Question/
funding, youth boxing club, repair and upgrade of the facility, non-profit organizations, rental Answer
for receptions/gatherings, renovation, use of rooms at Memorial Park, tutoring programs, ADA Session
Compliance, teen center concept, etc. Commissioner Pam Mercado responded to question of
a teen center noting that it has been researched, but the factor is funding.
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously Park & Rec
carried to approve recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the former Recommend
National Guard Armory at 340 N. Orange Place be renovated as a multi -use facility under the Approved
administration of the City of Azusa Recreation and Family Services Department.
RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS. Administrative Resolution
Services Director - Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier addressed the Issue stating that the item Approving
was presented at a previous meeting and the POB's would save the City $600,000 over six POB
years. He responded to question posed.
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING Res. 08-C40
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF CITY OF AZUSA TAXABLE PENSION Pension
OBLIGATION BONDS, AND APPROVING THE FORMS OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION Obligation
AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE RELATING THERETO, AND AUTHORIZING A VALIDATION Bonds
ACTION AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, 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: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE DESIGNATING HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES IN WILD LAND Prop Ord
URBAN INTERFACE AREAS. Building Official Keyes addressed the issue displaying a map of the Designating
proposed designated area of the High Fire Hazard Severity Zones from CAL Fire, noting the HFHSZ
target date is July 1, 2008 and that it corresponds with Chapter 7 A of the 2007 California R. Keyes
Building Code and it contains specific fire prevention construction requirements, i.e. ignition Building Official
resistant construction, Class A roofing materials, roof and wall vents that reduce the Intrusion
of embers, sparks and flames, protection of roof gutters, etc. He responded to questions
posed by Councilmembers. He also presented two other maps regarding zones which are
moderate and high fire zones that are not required.
Mr. Jay Lopez and Mr. Brian Batice of the Fire Department - Forestry and Fire Protection and J. Lopez &
Code and Mr. Brian Batice of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Prevention Codes B. Batice
and Ordinances, responded to questions posed by Councilmembers and explained what makes Fire Depart.
the areas high risk.
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING 1" Rdg Ord
VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES AND WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE AREAS. HFHSZ
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously
carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance.
FORMATION OF A COUNCIL SUB -COMMITTEE TO REVIEW QUALIFICATIONS OF LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECT/DESIGN SERVICES IN RELATION TO IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF FREEWAY
ON & OFF -RAMPS. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales
and unanimously carried to appoint Councilmember Macias as one of the Councilmember to
be on the Sub -Committee. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Rocha and
unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo to be on the Sub -Committee.
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Sub -Committee
Review Lndscp
Architect
Design Svs
Macias &
Carrillo
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-14 was approved by motion of Consent Cal
Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Counclimember Gonzales and unanimously carried with Approved
the exception of Item D-10, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the D-10 Spec Call
Agenda.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 14, 2008, were approved as written. Min appvd
2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: L Rogers, B. Parra, W. Johnson, H. Items
Quintero, K. Pilmer, and T. Rasmussen.
New Appointment: Manuel Golmes and Emanuel Cardosa, Water Distribution Worker 1.
Reclassification: Andrew Cawte, Revenue Supervisor effective 6/3/08.
3. The City Treasurer's Report as of April 30, 2008 was received and filed.
Treas Rpt
4. The purchase of eight (8) Code -3, 2100 Series emergency light bars to the lowest Purchase
responsible bidder, Espino's Cop Shop Inc., 9851 Eighth Street, Suite M, Rancho Emergency
Cucamonga, CA 91730, in the amount of $15,432.42, was approved. Light Bars
5. Staff was directed to conduct a mandatory review of the Conflict of Interest Codes for Biennial Rpt
the City of Azusa and submit required Biennial Report. Conflict of Int
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT
OF 2002, THE WATER, SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH
PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, AND THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND
SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND .COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006
(PROP 84) ZACATECAS PARK PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT
OF 2002, THE WATER, SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH
PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, AND THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND
SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006
(PROP 84) NORTHSIDE PARK PLAYGROUND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Res. 08-C41,
In support of .
Subject Project
Res. 08-C42,
In Support of
Subject Project
8. The new classification specification for the position of Principal Civil Engineer along with New Class
recommended salary range, recommended by the Personnel Board pursuant to the City Principal Civil
of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 3.3, was adopted by the City Council. Engineer
9. The reclassification of staff member Andy Cawte from Business Resource Officer to Reclass
Revenue Supervisor and the new class specification along with the recommended salary Revenue
range as recommended by the Personnel Board pursuant to City of Azusa Civil Service .Supervisor
Rules Section 3.3 and 3.9 was approved.
10. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
11. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ESTABLISHING AN Res, 08-C43
AMENDED APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 PURSUANT TO Appropriation
ARTICLE XIIIB OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION. (Appropriations Limit of Limit 08/09
$45,045,512 for the 2008/09 fiscal year.)
12. The draft resolutions for application of Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Grants related Draft Resos
to open space, trails and greening opportunities in the City of Azusa, were reviewed and RMC appvd
approved
13. The request from Office Specialist 11, for a Leave of Absence without pay from April 6, LOA Office
2008 through July 23, 2008, In accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules, Specialist 11
Section 6.8, subsection 6.8.1 Authorization, was approved.
14. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 08-C44.
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants
ARE TO BE PAID.
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SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call
Items
Assistant City Manager Makshanoff responded to question regarding the position of Public Assist City Mgr
Works Inspector stating that the position would be under the chain of command of City Comments
Engineer and it would inspect public works projects such as streets, storm drains, traffic lights,
curb and gutters and driveways.
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously New Class
carried to approve the new classification specification for the position of Public Works Pub Wrks Insp
Inspector along with recommended salary range as recommended by the Personnel Board Approved
pursuant to City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 3.3.
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 10:39 Cncl/CRA
P.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: convene jntly
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT PLAN joint Pub Hrg
AMENDMENT FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END Plan Amend
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND CERTIFICATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
Director Hanks and Director Gonzales left the dais and abstained from participation in the Gonzales
following item due to a conflict of interest. Both were selected by random ballot not to Hanks
participate in the Plan Amendment. Abstained
Director Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA BOARD OF Res. 08-R22
DIRECTORS APPROVING THE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH THE Appvg rpt
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL To Cncl
BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
TRANSMITTAL OF THE REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL.
Moved by Director Carrillo, seconded by Director Macias to waive further reading and adopt.
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Board Members:
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING FROM THE Res. 08-C 45
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THE REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH THE Accptng Rpt
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL From CRA
BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND RELATED
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
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:
AYES:
DIRECTORS:
CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
DIRECTORS:
NONE
NONE
ABSENT:
DIRECTORS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
DIRECTORS:
GONZALES, HANKS
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING FROM THE Res. 08-C 45
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY THE REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL IN CONNECTION WITH THE Accptng Rpt
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MERGED CENTRAL From CRA
BUSINESS DISTRICT AND WEST END REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA AND RELATED
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT.
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:
CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GONZALES, HANKS
Mr. Mike Garcia Consultant of Tierra West Advisors addressed the joint Public Hearing stating M. Garcia
that three community information meetings have been conducted and many meetings with Tierra West
county offices regarding the Redevelopment Plan Amendment and two objection letters have Consultants
been received and pursuant to the Health and Safety Code there is a need to open the joint
public hearing, receive testimony and continue It to another meeting in order to acknowledge
the objections submitted.
The Mayor/Chairman declared the Public Hearing open. The City Clerk/Secretary acknowledged Pub Hrg
that she had proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on Open
May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2008. Objection letters were received from Daybell Nursery and
Thomas Kang.
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Ms. Carolyn Daybell, of Daybell Nursery, Porterville, California, addressed the Joint Public C. Daybell
Hearing, objecting to the proposed amendment on the grounds of reverse discrimination, self- Comments
aggrandizement, and the lack of respect for the history of the City of Azusa. She stated that
small businesses will be displaced and lose revenues, while economic and location incentives
are being extended to big businesses.
Mr. Art Morales agreed with Ms. Daybell and advised of businesses lost to redevelopment over A. Morales
the yeas. Comments
Mr. Mike Lee expressed his opposition to eminent domain stating that it is like a dictatorship, M. Lee
forcing people to move. Comments
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember/Director Macias and Hrg Closed and
unanimously carried to close the Joint Public Hearing and continue it to the meeting of June 16, Continued to
2008. June 16`h.
It was consensus of Council/Board Member to recess at 10:55 p.m. The City Council and Board Recess
Members reconvened at 10:58 p.m. Reconvened
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 10:58 P.M. CRA convene
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 11:04 P.M. Cncl rcnvd
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Hanks offered an Ordinance entitled:
Ord/Spec Resos
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING Ord No. 08-05
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE SOURCE STANDARDS. Re: Noise
Moved by Councilmember- Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further
reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Ed West.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
June 16, 2008, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
June 23, 2008, Utility Board Meeting- 6:30 p.m. (Light and Water Conference Room)
July 8, 2008, (Tuesday) City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
July 21, 2008, City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:06 P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-C46.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-06.
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