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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 20, 2008 - CCL CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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. DOWNTOWN NORTH DEVELOPER PRESENTATIONS. Presentations began at 6:31 p.m. and were Downtown received as follows: North The Olson Company Hopkins Real Estate Group — Mr. Larry Weiss and Eric Doublehardt Presentations Azusa Redevelopment Corporation — Williams Steve Seimens and Reina Hernandez Trachman Indevco - Andy Trachman and Emmet Albagotti. Lewis Operating Corporation — Randall Lewis and Gary Bower Fountainhead Development — Craig Smith, Jerry Gamer, Jim Kim and Reina Hernandez, The presentations concluded at: 8:16 p.m. The City Council recessed at 8:18 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:29.p.m. The Closed Session Recess portion of the meeting was deferred to the end of the meeting. Reconvened Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Ms. Reena Ortiz led in the Salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by City Manager Delach ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Hull, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Garcia, Library Director Tovar, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Economic and Community Development Director Christianson, Assistant Community Development Director McNamara, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding the upcoming election; provided election M. Lee 'information; talked about the success. of the Azusa Golden Days; asked all to support local businesses; . Comments expressed thanks to certain people in the community, and provided updates on local activities. Ms. Madelyn Payne addressed Council and announced Author Night with author Naomi Jerejara, at the M. Payne Azusa City Library on November 6i6 from 6-9 p.m. She listed the sponsors of the Author Series and Comments reminded all that the main purpose is to raise funds for the Library. Ms. Irene Villapania, of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on Chamber activities and I. Villapania distributed copies of the report to Councilmembers. Comments Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed Council requesting that police look into the illegal parking of an ice cream S. Mills truck at the Pre -School program.. She praised Councilmembers for the great job they are doing. Comments Ms. Marva Burgess addressed Council and expressed concern regarding affordable and senior housing M. Burgess which she hopes will be included in the new development. Comments Mr. Dennis Willut addressed Council requesting a new trash hauler, new library with the Financial Times; D. Willut sidewalks repaired; large driveway at Jack in the Box; affordable housing and affordable cable television. Comments Ms. Tina Squires addressed Council detailing the incident that happened four years ago when a hit and run T. Squires driver killed her sister; she asked that the City help find the responsible person(s) by offering a reward. Comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council inquiring when the issue of the Azusa Health Center will be back on A. Morales the agenda; commented on a newspaper article on Nana's Ice Cream and expressed his opinion on other Comments issues. ' City Manager Delach responded to questions posed regarding several issues. City Mgr REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates All Councilmembers expressed appreciation to Azusa Golden Days Committee for all their hard work and Thanks to Golde the success of the event. Days Committee Councilmember Macias thanked staff for repairing the clock at CVS; expressed sentiment towards the Macias Squire Family, and asked about a process to for Council appointments to the Canyon City Foundation. Comments City Manager Detach responded that he will prepare a memo regarding options for a process to appoint and City Mgr forward it to Council Members. Comments Discussion was held regarding consideration of offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the Consideration arrest and conviction of a hit and run driver who caused the death of Pauline Squires, daughter of Yoshiko re: Reward Squires. Chief of Police provided factual information regarding the tragedy which occurred on March 27, Hit and Run of 2004, at 11:04 p.m. on Azusa Avenue and 4a' Street; Pauline and her companion were hit and the P. Squires companion suffered a broken neck; he advised the case is still open and has been investigated aggressively. Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to direct staff to bring back an enabling ordinance and a resolution specific to the case, with a sunset provision in the enabling ordinance, a duration of 5 '/ years, and identification of where the money will be taken from in the City budget. City Manager Detach added that the City Planner will look into the possibilities of a matching reward from Los Angeles county as well as the possibility of private donations. It will be brought back at the meeting of November 3, 2008. Sched Items RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF Re -Title Old Nai THE RE -TITLING OF THE FORMER NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY BUILDING.. Moved by Mayor Guard Armory Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried on the recommendation Memorial Park 'of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the former National Guard Armory be re -titled "Memorial North Recreatioi Park North Recreation Center" was approved. Center The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-10 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember. Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried with the exception Approved of item D-7, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. D-7 Spec Call 1 The minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 2008, were approved as written. Min appvd 10/20/08 PAGE TWO Councilmember Gonzales thanked Director of Recreation and Parks Jacobs for allowing him to host the Gonzales host freshman game at Gladstone park; he congratulated Azusa High for winning football game against Comments Gladstone high and reminded all to drive slowly on Halloween night and watch out for children trick or treating. Councilmember Hanks expressed his appreciation for the repair clock tower at CVS, and reminded all to Hanks vote on November 40' and announced his vote of no on Proposition .7 and his personal vote on other issues. Comments Mayor Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Carmen Alba; he announced that his Rocha granddaughter has enlisted in the marines; and the meetings for the helmet committee will commence soon. Comments ' Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried to Proc to R. approve request for proclamation to Roma Behrendt in honor of 60 years of service to the Azusa Woman's Behrendt Club. Discussion was held regarding consideration of offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the Consideration arrest and conviction of a hit and run driver who caused the death of Pauline Squires, daughter of Yoshiko re: Reward Squires. Chief of Police provided factual information regarding the tragedy which occurred on March 27, Hit and Run of 2004, at 11:04 p.m. on Azusa Avenue and 4a' Street; Pauline and her companion were hit and the P. Squires companion suffered a broken neck; he advised the case is still open and has been investigated aggressively. Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to direct staff to bring back an enabling ordinance and a resolution specific to the case, with a sunset provision in the enabling ordinance, a duration of 5 '/ years, and identification of where the money will be taken from in the City budget. City Manager Detach added that the City Planner will look into the possibilities of a matching reward from Los Angeles county as well as the possibility of private donations. It will be brought back at the meeting of November 3, 2008. Sched Items RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF Re -Title Old Nai THE RE -TITLING OF THE FORMER NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY BUILDING.. Moved by Mayor Guard Armory Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried on the recommendation Memorial Park 'of the Parks and Recreation Commission that the former National Guard Armory be re -titled "Memorial North Recreatioi Park North Recreation Center" was approved. Center The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-10 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember. Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried with the exception Approved of item D-7, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. D-7 Spec Call 1 The minutes of the regular meeting of October 6, 2008, were approved as written. Min appvd 10/20/08 PAGE TWO Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: X. Torres, Police Sergeant. Items New Appointment: E. Carbajal, Engineering Assistant. Separation: R. Lanzarotto A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA Res. 08-C96 CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON Calling for TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED Election BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO March 3109 GENERAL LAW CITIES. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res. 08-C97 AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY Requesting ' OF LOS ANGELES TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE County Svs CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH March 3, 09 3, 2009. Election 4. Approval was given on the recommendation of the Personnel Board pursuant to the City of Azusa . Revised Specs Civil Service Rules Section 3.3, that the revised class specifications for: Recreation Superintendent Rec Super and and Parks Superintendent be adopted. Parks Super 5. Authorization was given to staff to award the contract to JF Bruce Construction for the new storm JF Bruce Constr drain on Aiusa Ave. Storm Drain Az 6. CII' PROJECT - FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BOARDWALK AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL Cooperation and MODIFICATIONS AT CITRUS AVENUE. Approval was given for a Cooperation and Reimbursement Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Glendora, Azusa Pacific University and Citrus College Agmt Foothill for improvements along Foothill Boulevard and at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Citrus Improvements Avenue. 7. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 08-C98 DECLARING ITS APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 64498. Tract Map 9. Staff was authorized to solicit Request for Proposals for Professional Traffic Engineering Services. RFP Engr Svs ' 10. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN 08-C99 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Items Councilmember Hanks addressed item regarding the RFP for the Sewer Master Plan stating that he would RFP Sewer like to be appointed as Council liaison to this project. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Master Plan Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo to authorize staff to solicit Request for Proposals for a Sewer Master Plana Hanks Liaison THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT Cncl Recess 9:39 P.M: THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:42 P.M. CRA Convene Discussion was held regarding the nominations for Council appointments to the Canyon City Foundation. Canyon City City Manager Delach advised that he would refresh the Council on the number of appointments available, Foundation note who they were and then solicit nomination from Councilmembers and copy Councitmembers for Appointment consideration. Discussion was held regarding an interview process as well as nomination process. City Process Manager requested that Council nominations be sent to him by November 120', in order to hold an interview process after the Utility Board meeting of November 24h. ' CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 9:47 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/Labor Agency Negotiators: Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier Neg ACEA, Organizations: ACEA, AMMA, and APMA AMMA, APMA. 10/20/08 PAGE THREE The City Council reconvened at 10:20 p.m. City Attorney Hull advised that there was no reportable action Reconvened taken in closed session. City Attorney It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Carmen Alba. ' UPCOMING MEETINGS: October 27, 2008, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Light and Water Conference Room) November 3, 2008, city Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) November 17, 2008, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:21 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-C100. I NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-011. 10/20/08 PAGE FOUR Adjourn in Memory of C. Alba Upcoming Meetings