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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2008 — 6:37 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.
Monrovia Mayor Robb Hammond addressed Council presenting a plaque to the City of Azusa and its
residents in appreciation of the support from the Azusa Police Department for the City of Monrovia during
it's time of trouble.
CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:42 p.m. to discuss the following:
Recess
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6)
Conf w/labor
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiator
Organizations Executive Contracts
624 — 630 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
' 2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8)
Real Prop
Negotiations
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff
622 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
John A. Gonzalez and Christine A. Miller
BLOCK 36
Block 36
Address: 152 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Negotiating Parties: Bank of America & City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
600 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Address: 100 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Negotiating Parties: City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Address: 614 — 640 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
BLOCK 37
Block 37
Address:
634 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
Soon Kwon I
Address:
624 — 630 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
JK Partnership
Address:
622 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
John A. Gonzalez and Christine A. Miller
Address:
604 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Address:
600 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Downtown North
DOWNTOWN NORTH Dalton Properties
DALTON PROPERTIES
Property Address:
303 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Property Address:
716 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Property Address:
726 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Property Address:
728 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Property Address:
Parking Lot (APN 8608-028-901, 903 & 905, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Property Address:
MTA Site (APN 8608-028-908), Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
DOWNTOWN NORTH Downtown Non
A-2 & A-3 PROJECT A-2 & A-3
Address:
858 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Project
Negotiating Parties:
Howard J. and Janet J. Choi
Address:
832 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
Alexios & Tashia Vagenas
'
Address:
826 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Address:
830 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
Donna M. Matson
Address:
812 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
John R. & Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust
Address:
801 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
John R. & Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust
Address:
810 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
810 Alameda, LLC
Address:
803 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Address:
805 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
Address:
809 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties:
Raygoza, Jose M. and Mateos, Sandra G.
ATLANTIS GARDEN
Atlantis Garder
Property Address: 600 East. 6'h Street. (APN 8612-001-017), Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Morgan Stanley MTG 2006-13ARX Trust
Property Address: 630 Glenfinnan (APN 8612-001-060), Azusa, CA 91702 -
' Negotiating Parties: Mario & Nerelys Acosta
Property Address: 629 Glenfinnan (APN 8612-001-014), Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Edgardo and Neneth S. Arce
Property Address: 627 East Lime Avenue (APN 8612-001-039), Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Augustine A. Juarez
Property Address: 858 N Azusa Ave Unit B
Negotiating Parties: Alvarado Insurance
Property Address: 858 N Azusa Ave Unit C
Negotiating Parties: J&J Haircuts
The City Council reconvened at 7:38 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was reportable action
Reconvened
taken in Closed Session; Closed Session will reconvene at the end of the Council meeting.
City Attorney
Comments
Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo called the meeting to order.
Call to Order
Chief of Police Bob Garcia led in the Salute to the Flag.
Flag Salute
INVOCATION was given by Pastor Samuel Martinez of Christian Faith Center of the Valley.
Invocation
ROLL CALL
Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA
ALSO PRESENT:
Also Present
City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Garcia,
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.
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Pub Part
Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council with comments as follows: prayers and well wishes to Linda Rocha and M. Lee
Mayor Rocha; expressed concern for fire victims; Veterans Day observation; Food Banks need food; good Comments
luck to candidates in the March 91h election; support local businesses; and to pray for troops.
Mr. Victor Flores addressed Council expressing his disappointment regarding the Homeowners Assistance V. Flores
Workshop held at the Senior Center and requested genuine aid for people in Azusa who are losing their Comments
homes; he stated the workshop was misleading.
Mr. Nick Rosales addressed Council expressing his frustration with the workshop held regarding home N. Rosales
foreclosures and relayed his experience at the workshop. He stated that there is a need for proper forms Comments
and that he is willing to conduct a "how to" free workshop on loan modification. He requested that the city
provide him with a facility and copier in order that he may help people.
Mr. Mark Smith, a proponent of the Gold Line, addressed Council in favor of the City of Azusa's support M. Smith
for the Gold Line extension. Comments
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council commenting on the following: Homeowners Assistance Workshop; the A. Morales
Veterans Monument in City of Irwindale; concern for fire victims and wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. Comments
Mr. Dennis Willut addressed Council with comments as follows: a crisis at 741-743 Soldano; Azusa Light
and Water access to a utility pole/locked panel box; Cable Television; scarred landscape; broken irrigation D. Willut
system and loans. Comments
REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates
City Manager Delach expressed appreciation to City employees who participated in the Azusa Rocks 11, City Mgr
Earthquake Exercise on November 13, 2008. Comments
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously' carried to Sponsorship
approve sponsorship in the amount of $100 each for two students of Azusa High Drama Club to go to New Two Drama
York in August 2009. Studens AHS
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously' carried to Proc to the
approve request for proclamation to Mr. James and Mrs. Marge Wall for the many years of service to the Walls for sys
City as precinct workers and for sharing their home as a polling place. to City
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Cert Criterion
approve request for certificate of appreciation to Criterion Catalysts & Technologies in Azusa, CA for their Catalysts
contribution of $6,400 to the Azusa City Library for use with the Library's new bookmobile service and Contribution
operation. Library
Councilmember Gonzales praised the Azusa City Employees for the excellent American Shake Out Drill. Gonzales
He asked about a contingency plan for Mountain Cove if the bridge goes out. City Manager Delach Comments
responded stating that there is high ground area of which residents will be directed. Mr. Gonzales wished
all a Happy Thanksgiving from himself as well as the Rocha Family from Mayor Rocha.
Councilmember Macias requested that staff look into the bollard lights which are out at Rancho Park; to Macias
assist American Little League in repairing their lights; look into the feasibility of expanded the bathroom Comments
facilities at Zacatecas Park and/or possibly placing it in the CIP for next year or following year. He
announced that he is the Treasurer and Secretary of the Gold Line Joint Powers Authority and with the
passage of Measure R, they will work towards getting the Gold Line extension from Pasadena to Azusa.
He talked about his tour of the waste management facility and their long term goals; the disappointment of
the mortgage workshop held on November 12°i on Saving the American Dream, and a new workshop he
and Library Director Tovar are working on, and inquired about the payment to California Resource
Connections in compliance with the MOU. City Manager Delach responded that they will issue funds as
they were awaiting a final report. He wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Hanks expressed best wishes to people affected by the fire and to all a Happy Hanks
Thanksgiving. Comments
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo wished prayers to Joe and Linda Rocha,.the fire victims, and his father, reminding Carrillo
all of the bad air quality. He wished all a Happy Thanksgiving and reminded all that kids will be out of Comments
school during the holidays.
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Sched Items
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND 2008 Fire Code
ADOPTION OF THE 2008 FIRE CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE Prop Ord
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo declared the hearing open. City Clerk Mendoza read the affidavit of proof of Hrg open
publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on October 301h and
November 6th, 2008.
Economic and Community Development Director Christianson addressed the issue stating that this is a Com Dev Dir
revision to the Azusa Municipal Code which adopts the Los Angeles County Fire Code by reference which Christianson
hasn't been updated since 1871. The new amendments within the 2008 Fire Code require more restrictive Comments
building standards within the Very High Fire Severity Zones and will protect homes in Azusa requiring
sprinklers, fuel modifications, etc.
Mr. Art Morales addressed the Public Hearing reiterating the need for high standards in the foothill areas. A. Morales
Fire Battalion Chief Bob addressed the Public Hearing noting the importance of complying with die Fire Battalion
.standards, especially those that live within High Fire Severity zones, of which the City adopted maps in Chief Comment
June of 2008.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously* carried to Hrg Closed
close the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Macias offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE THE 2008 FIRE CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE AND
AMENDING AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 30-36 AND ADDING SECTION 30-37.
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, to waive further reading and
adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS "
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA
PUBLIC HEARING — EXPENDITURE PLAN — STATE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS.
Ord 08-C 11
Adopting LA
Co. Fire Code
by Reference
Pub Hrg COPS
Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo declared the hearing open. City Clerk Mendoza read the affidavit of proof of Hrg Open
publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on November 6, 2008.
City Manager Delach addressed the hearing stating that the total grant is $100,000, with carryovers in the City Mgr
amount of $6,781. He responded to question regarding the helicopter program slating that the cost will Comments
cover training, purchase of a helmet, flight suit and miscellaneous supplies for services from the City of El
Monte.
Chief of Police Garcia responded to questions stating that they will be purchasing 33 hand held radios. He COP Garcia
took the opportunity to recognize Emergency Services Coordinator Olga Bruno, for the success of the Comments
Earthquake drill on Thursday, November 13th.
Mr. Art Morales praised the Azusa Police Department for the work they do and the need for the helicopter A. Morales
service program. Comments
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously* carried to Hrg Closed
close the Public Hearing.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously* carried to COPS Program
include appropriations of funds to be received from the State Citizens' Option for Public Safety Program Approved
' (COPS) and approve the proposed expenditure plan and purchases. The anticipated funding from this
program is $100,000. The proposed expenditure plan is detailed and also includes $6,781 in carryover
funds from FY 07/08.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7 was approved. by motion of Consent Cal
Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, and unanimously* carried with the Approved
exception of items D4, D-5, and D-6, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
The minutes of the regular meeting of November 3, 2008, were approved as written. Min appvd
2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HIR Action
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: R. Ryan, Welder/Water Distribution Wrkr 1. Items
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3. The Notice of Completion for construction of picnic shelter lighting at Memorial Park in the amount NOC Picnic
of $9,120.00 was approved and staff was authorized to file the Notice of Completion with the Los Shelter Lighting
Angeles County Clerk. Mem Park
4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
5. SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
Spec Call
Spec Call
6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
7. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN 08-C109
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants
ARE TO BE PAID.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
Spec Call Items
Councilmember Gonzales addressed the Exchange Agreement clarifying that it was only a transfer of Gonzales
funds. Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes responded stating that it is only a swap of Comments
STP -L funds for flexible LACMTA funds and there are no new projects.
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to Exchange Agmt
approve the Exchange Agreement and assignment of Federal Surface Transportation Program - Local STP -
(STP -L) funds and its execution was authorized
Councilmember Gonzales addressed proposed resolution establishing the compensation and benefits for Gonzales
non -represented positions asking if they get the same as a City employee if terminated. City Manager Comments
Delach responded clarifying that the resolution is for confidential positions in the City which are tied to
certain MOU's i.e. AMMA, ACEA. He.and the City Attorney defined confidential employees and noted
they are not employees which are on contract.
Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled:
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res.08-C107
ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR NON -REPRESENTED POSITIONS. Comp & Benefil
Non -Reps
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, to waive further reading and "
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA
Councilmember Macias addressed the Amendment to the Capital Improvement Plan and reminded staff to Macias
look into the feasibility of placing a bathroom expansion at Zacatecas Park in the CIP budget in the near Cormnents
future. He also asked what the traffic signal modifications entailed and City Manager responded that they
were traffic improvements in the Downtown North and synchronization, etc.
Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING Res.08-C108
APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008./09 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2450 Appro. Amend
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. (The Capital Improvement Plan will also be amended and reflect
the Redevelopment, Agency of the City of Azusa as the funding source for the proposed projects.)
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, to waive further reading and
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
'AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA
THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT ConveneJntly
8:53 P.M. TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: Cncl, CRA
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - ON DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH Joint Public Hrg
TARGET CORPORATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TARGET STORE AT 809 NORTH DDA Target
AZUSA AVENUE. Continued
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The City Clerk/Secretary read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Affidavit read
Azusa Herald on October 301h and November 6'h, 2008.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Councilmember/Director Macias and Jt Hrg Con't
unanimously* carried to continue the Joint Public Hearing to the meeting of December 15, 2008. to 12/15/08
THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Cncl Recess
CONTINUED AT 9:00 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:04 P.M. Reconvened
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Gonzales offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
DIVISION 1 REGARDING PAYMENT OF SPECIAL REWARDS.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias to waive further reading and
adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
ROCHA
Ord. 08-012
Special Reward;
It was consensus of the Councilmembers to recess back into Closed Session at 9:05 p.m. The City Council Closed Session
reconvened at 9:20 p.m. There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. No Reports
It was consensus of Councilmember to adjourn. Adjourn
UPCOMING MEETINGS: Upcoming
Meetings
November 24, 2008, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Azusa Light and Water Conference Room)
December 1, 2008, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
December 15, 2008, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium)
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:21 P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-C110.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-013.
' * Indicates Rocha absent.
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