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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - December 1, 2008 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 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 Ceremonial Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Mr. Ken Fike of Criterion Catalysts & Technologies in Cert of Apprec appreciation for participation and contribution to the "Azusa City Library Bookmobile". Criterion Catly: CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess Mr. Jorge Rosales requested clarification on two items as follows: a vacant piece of property AP8608-025- J. Rosales 012, 3,500 sq ft and the property at 803 N. Dalton Avenue, owned by the City, AP8608-027-906; he asked Comments if they were owned by the City. City Manager Delach advised that he would look into the matter and respond to Mr. Rosales. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:38 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Gov. Confw/labor Code Sec. 54956.9 (c)). Two Cases. 2. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code See. 54956.8) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City.Manager Makshanoff Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment DOWNTOWN NORTH A-2 & A-3 PROJECT Address: Negotiating Parties: Address: Negotiating Parties: Address: Negotiating Parties: Habem Address: Negotiating Parties: ' Address: Negotiating Parties: Address: Negotiating Parties: Address: Negotiating Parties: Address: Negotiating Parties: Address: Negotiating Parties: Address: Negotiating Parties: 858 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Howard J. and Janet J. Choi 832 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Alexios & Tashia Vagenas 826 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency/Dr. Martin 830.N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Donna M. Matson 812 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 John R. & Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust 801 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 John R. & Lillian O. Cortez, Cortez Family Trust 810 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 810 Alameda, LLC 803 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency/Ramirez Masonry 805 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency 809 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Raygoza, Jose M. and Mateos, Sandra G. Real Prop Negotiations Downtown Noi A-2 & A-3 Project The City Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was reportable action Reconvened taken in Closed Session. No Reports Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Mr. Joe Guarrera led in the Salute to the Flag. Flag Salute Mayor Rocha advised that Mrs. Inez Gutierrez is being appointed by the Council to the Canyon City 1. Gutierrez Foundation Board. Canyon City Br( INVOCATION was given by Pastor Daniel Simonson of Christbridge Immanuel Valley Church Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 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, Library Director Tovar, Assistant City Librarian Shasavari, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee expressed his opinion regarding his support of Council candidates of Azusa and West M. Lee Covina; thanked Council for certificates of appreciation to outgoing commissioners; and asked all to Comments support local businesses. Ms. Bin Li addressed Council presenting information regarding Divine Performing Arts, Chinese New Bin Li ' Years Spectacular 2009, and invited all to attend the event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium from Comments December 30, 2008 through January 4, 2009. Mrs. Barbara Dickerson, Azusa School Board member announced that Gladstone High School is receiving B. Dickerson the Golden Bell Award for its Link Crew Program; Seniors mentoring Freshman, she urged all to attend the Comments ceremony. Ms. Madelyn Payne, President of the Friends of the Azusa City Library announced the Barnes & Noble M. Payne Bookfair and invited all to attend on Wednesday, December 3's, from 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 p.m. in Glendora, Comments where a percentage of the net sale will be donated to the Friends of the Azusa City Library; Mayor Roclta . will be reading to children from 6:00 p.m. - 6:30p.m. that day, and Library Commissioner/Author Ginger Devine will also be reading. Mr. Eddie Alvarez invited all to his campaign kick off on Sunday, December 7'" at Jakes Restaurant from E. Alvarez 12-2p.m. He invited all to attend the 1" Annual Community Christmas Toy Drive sponsored by the Azusa Comments Canyon City Car Club, on Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 12-3p.m. Mr. Alvarez, who is in the Navel Reserves, reminded all that wish to send care packages to people in the military to mail them now as it take two — three weeks to arrive and asked to keep troops in prayer. Mayor Rocha reminded all that on Saturday December 6°1 the Veterans at VFW will be putting together and sending packages of candy to troops. 12/01/08 PAGE TWO Mr. Nick Rosales announced that the Downtown Azusa Business Association will be presenting a Free N. Rosales Loan Modification Workshop at Memorial Park on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. — 8:00 Comments p.m. and lie will be a guest speaker along with Mike Meza. He reminded all that Azusa Sister City will be having its annual Christmas Party on Friday, December I"i, ' Ms. Veronica Mojica of Foothill Community Church announced that they and Azusa Pacific University are V. Mojica Comments planting to create a homeless shelter for women and children, ten and under and detailed the issue as well as what the facility will entail. REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates City Managef Delach reported that the That the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is conducting City Mgr a study and analysis of the homeless and there is a Homeless Services Strategy Development with a series comments of scheduled workshops; the first will be held on Monday, December 8" from 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. at the Rosemead Garvey Community Center at 9108 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead. He announced the Winter Festival on Sunday, at City Hall, where a City Hall on the Move will also take place from 4 -6 p.m. 12/01/08 PAGE TWO C Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo also talked about the Homeless Services Strategy Development staling that there Carrillo will be five Cluster Meetings and provided the schedule; he invited all to participate. He also thanked Comments Azusa Police Department for the quick response to an incident that occurred over the weekend. Councilmember Gonzales invited all to attend the Winter 2008 Azusa Winter Holiday Boutique, Fiesta & Gonzales Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Sunday, December 7, 2008, from 12:00 — 7:00 p.m.; tree lighting Comments will take place at 5 p.m. Councilmember Macias urged all to take advantage of the natural beauty which surrounds the City of Macias Azusa, i.e. Garcia Trail, where he hiked over the weekend and reflected on all there is to be thankful for as Comments well as all that has been accomplished by the City. Councilmember Hanks expressed thanks and recognition to sponsors of Arts for the Hungry event held Hanks over the weekend serving a Thanksgiving Dinner for the public. Comments Mayor Rocha thanked the VFW for the Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner held on November 22", where Rocha Veterans from various hospitals shared a Thanksgiving Dinner; he read a letter into the record from a Comments thankful veteran, Paul G. Zigman expressing thanks. He relayed a message from his wife, Linda, thanking all for the cards and well wishes on the successful operation she just underwent. He invited all to the December 2"" Azusa Eagles Breakfast Toy Drive from 8 a.m. 10 a.m.; food and toys will go to all five local food banks; admission is a can food or toy; food will be donated by Chicas. On Friday he and other volunteers will be delivering food and can goods collected to Village Covenant Church. He then announced the Azusa Canyon City Car Club 1" Annual Community Christmas Toy Drive where Pork Chop Tom will be providing music. He asked that all pray for soldiers at this time. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Azusa High approve a $200 sponsorship for the Azusa High School Wrestling Team. Wrestling Team City Manager Delach requested that a policy be created for outgoing members of city boards, suggesting City Mgr city tiles for full terms, certificates for less than full terms. Discussion was held regarding the issue. Comments Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Proclamations approve proclamations to Mrs. Bonnie Guadagnino and Mr. John Dierking for their services to the City as B. Guadagnino Board Members of City Commissions; proclamations to be presented at the January 5, 2009 City Council & J. Dierking meeting. Recreation and Family Services Department Recreation Supervisor Gonzales addressed Council and introduced Senior Recreation Leaders Adrian Martinez and Stephanie Fultz who provided update on the Recreation and Family Services Department Holiday Programming as follows: 2008 Azusa Winter Holiday Boutique, Fiesta & Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 7, 2008, 12:00-7:00 p.m. at City Hall with a skating rink, Girls Night In Slumber Party on Friday, December 19°i 6 p.m. through Saturday, December 201h, 10 a.m., at Memorial Park, Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 20, 2008, 7 a.m. — 10 a.m., at the new Memorial Park North Recreation Center, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be at 10 a.m., Christmas Shopping Just 4 Kids on Saturday, December 13, 2008; 9:00 a.m. at the Memorial Park Gym. The City Council recessed at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 8:34 p.m. None. Update on Holiday Recreation Activities Recess/reconvei Sclred Items None The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-6 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and unanimously carried. Mayor Rocha Approved abstained from the minutes as he was not in attendance at that meeting. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 2008, were approved as written. 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: L. Hassen, R. Chivas, and C. Hassel. ' New Appointments: R. Lomingkit, Office Specialist 11, and C. Ruiz, Office Specialist II. 3. The improvements for Tract No. 63336 -01 -Mapleton were accepted as complete; the water, sewer and storm drain systems were taken into the City maintained systems; the private streets have been completed; the monumentation of the Tract was accepted as complete, and the improvement bonds were transferred to a warranty bond and release the monument bond. 4. The City Treasurer's Report as of October 31, 2008, was received and filed. Min appvd HR Action Items Tract No. 63336 01 Mapleton A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, DECLARING ITS Res.08-C110. APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 63746. Map #63746 12/01/08 PAGE THREE 6. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. 08 -Cl II Warrants Spec Call Items None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT CRA Convene 8:35 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:38 P.M. Cncl reconvened ' Councilmember Gonzales reminded all that there will be a free flu shot clinic at the Senior Center on Flu Shots Thursday, December 4, 2008, from I p.m. — 4:30 p.m. rj Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Adjourn adjourn. UPCOMING MEETINGS: December 15, 2008, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) January 5, 2009, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) January 20, 2009, (Tuesday) City.Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) January 26, 2009, Utility Board Meeting— 6:30 p.m. (Light and Water Conference Room) TIME OF ADJOURNMENT 8:39 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2008-C112. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2008-013. 12/01/08 PAGE FOUR Upcoming Meetings