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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 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.
CEREMONIAL
Certificates of Recognition to Team Captains of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Fundraiser
were presented as follows: Edith Russek, Laurie Wray, Robin Russek, Ryan Russek, Fred Marquez,
Yolanda Pena, Yolanda Bazonier and Lupe Chagolla. Mrs. Betty Donnelson was not present to receive her
certificate but appreciation is expressed to her for all the hard work and dedication she so unselfishly
displayed.
Ceremonial
Cert of Recog
Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Certificates of Recognition were presented to Azusa Boxing Club members Joet Gonzales, Jousce Cert Azusa
Gonzales, and Jahira Gonzales, for achieving the Championship of the 2008 Desert Showdown World Boxing
Amateur Boxing. Joet Gonzales also achieved the championship at the 2008 Jr. Olympics. Club
CLOSED SESSION
Closed Sess
Mr. Tom Wulf of Lowe Enterprises addressed Council stating that they wished to move forward with the T. Wulf
development (Block 36). Lowe Ent
The City Council recessed to Closed at 6:49 p.m. to discuss the following:
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Address: 152 E. Foothill Boulevard, 100 E. Foothill Boulevard, 614 - 640 N. Azusa
Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: LOWE Enterprises Real Estate Group
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8
Address 800-802 N. San Gabriel Ave., 809 N. Azusa Ave, and 110-190 W. 9th St.,
Azusa
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Target Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
' Address:. 830 North Azusa Avenue (APN 8608-025-013), Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Ms. Donna Matsen
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. _Code Sec. 54956.8
Address: 150 West 9th Street (APN8608-024-903), Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Detach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: E&T Foods, Inc. (Aner Iglesias)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
Recess
Real Prop Neg
152 E. Foothill
100 E. Foothill
614-640 Azusa
Real Prop Neg
800-802 San G:
110-190 W. 9tl
Real Prop Neg
830 Azusa
Real Prop Neg
150 W 9
REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code See. 54956.8)
Address: 17511 East Arrow Highway (APN 8621-024-001), Azusa, CA 91702
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating Parties: Fowler Family Trust
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code See. 54957)
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code See. 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier
Organizations AMMA and ACEA
Real Prop Neg
17511 Arrow
Hwy
Pub Emp Eval
City Manager
Conf w/Labor
Neg AMMA
& ACEA
The City Council reconvened at 7:37 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable Reconvened
action taken in Closed Session, but that they would reconvene at the conclusion of the public meeting to City Attorney
complete the discussion.
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order
Ms. Yessica Martinez led in the Salute to the Flag. Flag Salute
INVOCATION was given by City Manager Delach Invocation
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney Carvalho, City Attorney Hull, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff,
Police Chief Garcia, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Utilities Hsu, City Engineer Hassel,
Director of Economic and Community Development Christianson, Administrative Services Director - Chief
Financial Officer Kreimeier, Senior Planner Cole, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Hires,
Tierra West Consultant Ometeotl, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Ceremonial
Mr. Scott Kelly, Director of Community and Government Relations of L.A. Country Fair announced S. Kelly
"Azusa Day at the Fair" 2008. Mayor Rocha presented a proclamation to Mr. Kelly, proclaiming Friday, Proc
Sept. 26th as Azusa Day at the L.A. Co. Fair.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part
Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council regarding the following: Congrats to all who received certificates, Jakes M. Lee
Hot Dogs — Sports Night, being a business friendly City, Korean Armistice Day celebration, and City Hall Comments
on the Move.
Ms. Gloria Calderon of the Azusa Golden Days Committee announced that the Civic Grand Marshall will G. Calderon
be Ron White, and Grand Marshall will be Sheriff Lee Baca. Other members in attendance, i.e. Joe Comments
Guarrera, Peggy Martinez, Art Ramirez, and Sylvia Contreras displayed the new Golden Days t -shirts.
Ms. Suzanne Avila of California Resource Connections addressed Council stating that there have been S. Avila
mountain lion sightings in the northern areas of Azusa; she referred residents to keepmewild.org in order to Comments
educate themselves on how to live with wild life; she also mentioned the DVD Living on the Edge and
asked that it be placed on local cable television.
Mr. Nick Rosales addressed Council in favor of the proposed resolution condemning actions of the MTA N. Rosales
Board and suggested that the East San Gabriel Valley create a Blue Ribbon Committee to seek alternative Comments
funding through private sector, come up with a plan to match funds, create a unique enterprise, and not wait
for MTA.
Ms. Diana Williams, Napha Phyakul Quach, and Elisa Morgan of the Human Relations Commission D. Williams
HRC
addressed Council announcing the second annual Lead in Harmony Conference to be held jointly with the
AUSD, the Rotary Club and the HRC, on September 250' and October 2"" of 2008. She announced that
there is a need for funding the conference in the amount of $12,000; residents can send donations to:
Rotary Club of Azusa at P.O. Box 65, Azusa, 91702 or call the Human Resources Commission at 626 812-
5133.
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Mr. Art Morales addressed Council noting that other applications were filed when Jakes received its A. Morales
funding; there were 15 letters in protest of a twenty four hour drive thru at T -Burgers; he thanked Comments
Councilmember Macias for serving in the Navy; asked if it possible to fund free swim with LivingWise
funds; and that they make sure to receive all information on the Health Center.
REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF
Rpts/Updates
Councilmember Hanks responded to questions regarding the Gold Line stating that the State is considering
Hanks
sales tax matching legislation put forward by Senator Feuer, and matching legislation by MTA for a %z cent
Response to
sales tax to fund transit projects. He asked the Legislators to require the MTA Board to go after the $320
Question
Million by funding the local match.
City Manager Delach responded that LivingWise funding cannot be used to fund free swim and the Utility
City Mgr
Department is working on a report regarding the subject.
Comments
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to August 18'h Mtg
cancel the City Council meeting of the August 18'h. Cancelled
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to Proc A. Ochoa
approve a proclamation for Ms. Angie Ochoa in celebration of her 80th birthday. 80" Birthday
Councilmember Carrillo wished all a safe rest of the summer, reminding all to utilize the local pool, and Carrillo .
library, senior center, recreation as they are cooling centers. Comments
Councilmember Hanks thanked members of the City Council for acting on the urgency response to the Hanks
MTA and Gold Line issue, stated that San Gabriel Valley has unified as a result. He noted that transit Comments
projects are needed but all should be treated fairly.
Councilmember Macias requested that the traffic left turn light signal at Foothill and Orange be checked for Macias
synchronization as it changes too quickly. He thanked the Golden Days Committee for the hard work. Comments
Councilmember Gonzales reminded all that Tuesday, August 05, 2008, is National Night Out all over the Gonzales
Country where neighbors get together to get to know each other in order to deter crime. He thanked the Comments
pool lifeguard staff for their work when the Gladstone football players and cheer leaders had an event at the
pool.
Mayor Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Johnny Cortez and Benjamin "Benny" Rocha
Wilson; he announced Concerts in the Parks as follows: August 7h Porkchop Tom, August 14`h Average Comments
Latin Band, August 21st Wiseguys Bis Band, and August 28" Son Mayor; announced fundraiser for
Military Assistant Program, August 23 at the VFW, $16.00 per person, proceeds for Veterans returning
from Iraq. On Saturday, August 9h there will be a meeting at Edgewood Shopping Center at 7 a.m. with the
Day Laborers referring them to the Day Labor Site.
Sched Items
PUBLIC HEARING — TARGET PROJECT TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TTM 070189, ZONING CODE Pub Hrg
AMENDMENT ZCA 228, ZONE CHANGE Z-2008-01, USE PERMIT UP -2008-08, MODIFICATION Target Project
OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C-99-16, DESIGN REVIEW DR -2007-65.
Director of Economic and Community Development Christianson introduced the Target Project, and Senior Dir Economic
Planner Susan Cole who provided the report.
Senior Planner Cole presented the proposal stating that it is for a unique Target which is two story. The
first floor consists of 420 parking spaces, the loading with entry from San Gabriel and exit on Azusa
Avenue, loading dock will face the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension right of way and the entry is
focused on Azusa Avenue and the Metro Gold Line right of way. There will be double escalators, an
elevator to the second floor will lead to the 159,000 square foot store, a unique cart escalator, and a cart
locking system; she stated that Target representatives have worked with residents and staff to create the
unique Target for Azusa. The applications for the project include an Environmental Impact Report,
Tentative Tract Map which is required to combine the existing four lots into one developable lot, Zone
Code Amendment to allow an alternative development for the project, Use Permit to allow retail over
50,000 sq ft. modification to existing CUP to allow sale of beer and wine, and a design review for the
Target design store. There are findings of fact and based on that staff is recommending approval.
Director of Economic and Community Development Christianson advised
report has to be certified and noted that the air quality factor could
insignificance, but that is common throughout the San Gabriel Valley.
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Com Dev
Sr. Planner
S. Cole
Presentation
that the environmental impact Dir Economic
tot be reduced to a level of Com Dev
Comments
City Attorney Carvalho responded to question regarding the Air Quality portion and the use of proposed City Attorney
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension light rail transit line opening date in 2012 and the uncertainty of that Comments
date, stating that they would use that date unless there is evidence in the record that this will not occur.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of Proof of publication July 24th in Hrg Open
the Azusa Herald
Mr. Eric Pageant, and other Target Representatives, provided a presentation detailing the Target E. Pageant
Corporation core values, investment in the community, project area, proposed project, renderings of the site Target
plan, elements of design, streetscape amenities, landscape, lighting, security, and truck deliveries; they Representatives
responded to questions regarding life of the building (60 years), trash enclosures, screening, audio able
noise backup trucks, shopping carts, plants, trees, and outdoor light fixtures. .
City Clerk Mendoza read the following into the record from Planning Commissioner Jorge Rosales: As a
resident of Azusa and a Member of the Planning Commission, I'm in support of approval of all six
resolutions in connection with the Target Project, specially the two resolutions which were not approved
during the 07/23/08 Planning Commission meeting for which I was absent due to illness: 1) An Overlay
Zone that amends development standards for the subject property (ZCA 228 & Z-2008-01); 2) .Design
Review to allow construction of a 159,000 square foot retail department store (DR 2007-65)
Mr. Mike Lee addressed the Hearing in favor of the project.
Correspondence
J. Rosales
M. Lee
Mr. Greg Ahern addressed the Hearing in favor of the project, but expressed concerns regarding the G. Ahern
shopping cart system and suggested that an alternative plan be in place and expressed concern about traffic Comments
pre-emption in the areas of Azusa, Ninth, San Gabriel and Foothill Boulevard and Azusa Avenue.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Hearing in favor of the project and expressed concern regarding the A. Morales
pharmacy transition, and grocery store suggesting the city supply a shuttle to another market. Comments
Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the Hearing in favor of Target project.
Ms. Robin Russek addressed the Hearing in favor of the project.
P. Martinez
R. Russek
City Manager Delach responded to concerns regarding the signature event, Golden Days Parade, stating City Mgr
that the area for competition could be moved northerly or southerly which will be in the same proximity. Rocha &
' Mayor Rocha commented on the oak trees on San Gabriel stating that the Urban Forester Montes advised Hanks
that that the existing trees are not in good health. Councilmember Hanks questioned the width of the street Comments
and other clarifications regarding diagonal parking and measuring the right a way.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Hrg Closed
close the Public Hearing.
Additional question and answer session ensued regarding more trash receptacles, customer projection, Add'1 question
conservation plumbing fixtures, two way traffic, addition of language on page 10 regarding resurface all and answer
damage on Azusa and Ninth to add `.`and any other street damaged during construction of this project". session
Councilmembers thanked Target Representatives for their vision for the City of Azusa.
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CERTIFYING Res. 08-067
THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE TARGET Crtfyg EIR
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE Target
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING Project
CONSIDERATIONS, AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING 1"Rdg Ord
PORTIONS OF THE AZUSA ZONING CODE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE CONCERNING THE Amending
DOWNTOWN NORTH II TARGET OVERLAY ZONE AND PROPERTY BOUNDED BY AZUSA Zoning Code
AVENUE, NINTH STREET, SAN GABRIEL AVENUE AND THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL Target Project
EXTENSION RIGHT-OF-WAY
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Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to
waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 08-C68
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP TTM 070189 TO CONSOLIDATE FOUR COMMERCIAL PARCELS Appvg Tentative
LOTS (APN's 8608-24-900; -902; -903; -904) INTO ONE COMMERCIAL PARCEL IN THE DTV Tract Map
(DOWNTOWN TRANSIT VILLAGE), BOUNDED BY AZUSA AVENUE, NINTH STREET, SAN Target Project
GABRIEL AVENUE AND THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION RIGHT-OF-WAY
(APN's 8608-24-900; -902; -903; -904) AZUSA; CALIFORNIA
'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
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
Res. 08-C69
USE PERMIT UP 2008-08 ALLOWING A GENERAL RETAIL USE WITH OVER 50,000 SQUARE
Appvg Use
FEET OF FLOOR AREA IN THE DTV (DOWNTOWN TRANSIT VILLAGE) ZONE, LOCATED AT
Permit
809 N. AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
Target
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:
Target
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROC14A
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
'Councilmember
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
Res. 08-070
A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT C-99-16 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF BEER
Appyg
AND WINE FOR OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION AT THE PROPOSED TARGET DEPARTMENT
Modification
STORE, LOCATED AT 809 N. AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
Conditional Use
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Permit
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo to waive further reading and
Target
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
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
Res. 08-C71
DESIGN REVIEW DR -2007-65 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A'159,000 SQUARE FOOT TARGET
Appvg Design
DEPARTMENT STORE IN THE DTV (DOWNTOWN TRANSIT VILLAGE) ZONE, LOCATED AT
Review
809 N. AZUSA AVENUE, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA
Target
Store
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:
1
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
The City Council recessed at 9:25 P.M.. and reconvened at 9:35 P.M.
City Manager Detach provided a tentative schedule for the Target project as follows: Disposition and
City Mgr
Development Agreement by October or November; purchase of site — early December; close of escrow
.Comments
January - March; soil remediation — March — June; demolition — April — June; begin construction August
09, and open for business July 2010 and the latest October 2010.
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PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL BY SUSANA GOMEZ - 1197 ARROW HIGHWAY. Moved by Mayor Pub Hrg
Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to continue the Public Appeal S. Gomes
Hearing to the meeting of Tuesday, September 2, 2008. continued 9/2
AMENDMENT OF THE 2008/09 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN — PROPOSITION 113 Amend CIP
DISBURSEMENT. Prop 1B
Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes addressed the issue stating that the recommendation T. Haes
is to amend the 2008/2009 Capital improvement Plan to include the $782,341.28 that the City of Azusa is Comments
scheduled to receive in Proposition 113 funding. The City will use the funds for the reconstruction Foothill
Blvd; it will be added to the $440,000 already budgeted for that project and staff is working with the City
'of Irwindale to coordinate both projects in order to minimize impact to commuters. He responded to
questions posed by Councilmembers:
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to Amend CIP
amend the 2008/2009 Capital Improvement Plan to reflect Proposition 1B as an additional funding source Approved
for CIP#6610917- "Reconstruction of Foothill Blvd."
CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS: 1) CONDEMNING THE ACTION OF
THE MTA BOARD IN THEIR FAILURE TO FUND THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL
EXTENSION PROJECT AND SEEKING LEGISLATIVE ACTION REQUIRING THE MTA TO
PROVIDE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS TO PURSUE $320 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR
THE PROJECT. 2) OPPOSING THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
PROPOSED SALES TAX MEASURE UNLESS AMENDED TO FULLY FUND THE METRO GOLD
LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION PROJECT SETTING DEFINITE SCHEDULES FOR PROJECT
FUNDING.
Proposed Resos
re: MTA & Gold
Line Foothill
Extension
City Manager Detach addressed the issue stating that Councilmembers Hanks and Macias had indicated at City Mgr
a recent Utility Board meeting the desire to oppose action taken by the MTA Board with regard to Gold Comments
Line Foothill Extension Project.
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 08-C72
CONDEMNING THE ACTION OF THE MTA BOARD IN THEIR FAILURE TO FUND THE METRO Condemning
'GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION PROJECT AND SEEKING LEGISLATIVE ACTION Action MTA
REQUIRING THE MTA TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS TO PURSUIT $320 MILLION IN Board
FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT.
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, 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
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING
THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED SALES TAX MEASURE
UNLESS AMENDED TO FULLY FUND THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION
PROJECT SETTING DEFINITE SCHEDULES FOR PROJECT FUNDING.
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, 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
APPROVAL OF 1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FINDING THAT THE DISPOSITION
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 150 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE IDENTIFIED VIA
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS: 8611-031-1900, ("SUBJECT PROPERTY") IS IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN. 2) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGARDING THE SALE OF THE AZUSA MEDICAL CLINIC (150 NORTH AZUSA AVENUE) TO
EL PROYECTO DEL BARRIO PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37420 ET. SEQ.
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR PROTESTS TO THE PROPOSED SALE.
Res. 08-C73
Opposing
MTA proposed
Sales Tax
Measure unless
Fully fund Gold
Line Extension
Proposed Sale
Azusa Medical
Clinic
Director of Economic and Community Development Christianson addressed the issue presenting the Dir Economic
proposed sale of 150 N. Azusa to El Proyecto Del Barrio which operates a health center at that location & Community
and will continue to provide health services to Azusa residents. Dev Comments
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He stated that the proposed sale stipulates that it must operate as a health clinic as a condition of ownership Comments
via restrictive use covenants and the purchase would allow them to finance repairs and upgrade the site and continued
equipment.
Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers, Staff and the City Attorney's regarding deed Lengthy
restrictions (if it ceases to operate as a health center it would revert back to the heirs), contents of the Discussion
purchase and sale agreement, ability to repurchase property if it ceases to operate as a health center, would
sale violate deed restrictions, lifelong restrictions, subleasing historically and now, basis for securing
federal funding and ownership stipulation, specific wording of the deed regarding restrictions, purpose of
subject item, loss of control of the property, and the need to discuss with potential property owners to
request additional information.
'Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried that the Item referred
item be brought back to another meeting in order to receive additional information and answers to to another mtg
questions posed.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-12 was approved by motion of Consent Cal
Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried with the Approved
exception of item D-11, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 21, 2008, were approved as written.
Min appvd
2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Items
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: J. Barnes, S. Chapman, B. Donnelson, M.
Sencion, and M. Moore.
New Appointment: C. Davis, Street Maintenance Worker I.
3. Amendment to the existing B/R Partners agreement, extending it to June 30, 2009, was approved Amend Agmt
and the Mayor was authorized to.sign the amended agreement. wB/R Partners
4. The Fist Amendment to Agreement regarding Chamber of Commerce Funding and Support Chamber of
between the City of Azusa and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce (the "Amendment'), was Commerce Agmt
approved as follows: 1) extends the Agreement one additional year through June 30, 2009; 2) 0Amend
authorizes the City's contribution amount of $88,200 for FY 2008/09; and 3) restates the terms of
Self -Sufficiency of the Chamber.
5. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2008 was received and filed.
Treas Rpt
6. The award of a contract to David Evans & Associates in an amount not -to -exceed $25,000 for David Evans
landscape architectural services, was approved. Landscape Arch
7. Staff was authorized to solicit Notice Inviting Bids (NIB) for the Memorial Park Roof Replacement NIB Mem Pk
Project. Roof Replace
8. A contract was awarded to Downtown Ford Sales in the amount of $32,150.13 for the purchase of a Downtown Ford
2008 Ford F-150 Super Crew (4 Dr.) Pickup Track. Pur Truck
9. The purchase of one 2005 Honda ST1300P police motorcycle with an emergency equipment Pur Police
package from Huntington Beach Honda for $20,833.86, was approved. This purchase is from a Motorcycle
"sole source" vendor, as no competitive market exists per Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-523(d).
10. The Grant agreement entitled "DUI Enforcement and Awareness" from the California Office of OTS Grant
Traffic Safety (OTS) in the amount of $9,720, was approved and accepted. DUI Enfcmt
11. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
12. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:
Spec Call
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 08-C74
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants
ARE TO BE PAID.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Special Call
Councilmember Macias asked about lighting issues brought by residents. Assistant City Manager Macias question
Makshanoff responded stating that pole at Rancho Park would be removed by City crews as soon as Staff response
possible.
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to Acceptance
accept Rancho Park as a City facility and that it come under the operational supervision of the Azusa Parks Rancho Park
and Family Services Department.
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT Cncl Recess
10:10 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:42 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL CRA Convene
RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 10:42 P.M. APFA Convene
THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:43 P.M.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 10:43 p.m. and reconvened at 11:31 p.m.; there was no Closed Session
reportable action taken in Closed Session. No Reports
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Johnny Cortez and Benjamin "Benny" Adjourn in
Wilson. Memory of
J. Cortez &
B. Wilson
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Upcoming
Meetings
September 2, 2008, (Tuesday) City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
September 15, 2008, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
October 6, 2008, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 11:32 P.M.
ITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-C75.
' NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-010.
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