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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 20, 2009 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009 — 6:30 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above dale and time in the Azusa Auditorium, located at 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA, 91702. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:33 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment ATLANTIS GARDENS Address: a. 600 East. 6th Street. (APN 8612-001-017) b. 630 Glenfinnan(APN 8612-001-060) ' c. 629 Glenfinnan (APN 8612-001-014) d. 627 East Lime Ave. (APN 8612-001-039) e. 618 Glenfinnan Ave. (APN 8612-001-100) f 630 E. Cedarglen Dr. (APN 8612-001-049) g. 615 E. Cedarglen Dr. (APN 8612-001-064) h. 601 E. Cedarglen Dr. (APN 8612-001-052) i. 667 Glenfinnan Ave. (APN 8612-001-010) Negotiator: Morgan Stanley MTG 2006-13ARX Trust Mario & Nerelys Acosta Edgardo and Neneth S. Arce Augustine A. Juarez Ramirez Gilbert Trust Lupe Rubio . Lupe Rubio Lupe Rubio 5812 Coldwater Way 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 (a)). AJDM v. City of Azusa, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BS 111893 and City of Azusa v. AJDM Corp. Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. KC051862. (D -Club) 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957. Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Organizations Executive Contracts The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Cameron Crosby led in the Salute to the Flag. ' INVOCATION was given by Pastor Samuel Martinez of Christian Faith Center of the Valley ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Hull, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Azusa Police Captain Gonzalez, 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, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Chavez, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Closed Sess Recess Real Prop Negotiations Conf w/legal Cost AJDM D -Club Conf w/labor Negotiator Reconvened Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Ms. Gimmy Dadaian of Azusa Pacific University addressed Council announcing a new federal work study G. Dadaian computer program at Azusa Recreation North which will be tutored by APU students; she presented a Comments check in the amount of $7,000 for the computer room. Mr. Lewis of Azusa High School and students of the Academy of the Arts thanked Council for their recent AHS Academy donation of $100 and talked about their trip to New York; announced new plays by the Academy; invited Ofthe Arts all to attend and talked about opportunities for advertising; for more information call 812-3416. Mr. Lewis Mr. Jim Gore of Vulcan Materials announced Open House being held on January 31, 2009, from 10:00 J. Gore a.m. — 12:30 p.m. at the Azusa Woman's Club to provide information on the Azusa Rock proposed project. Vulcan Mat 'Mr. Paul Naccachian proved an update on his campaign; invited all to visit his Campaign Headquarters; P. Naccachian provided an overview of his background in Azusa and qualifications to run for Council; thanked all Comments volunteers; invited all to join his campaign, for more information call 334-1168. Mr. Sal Martinez of Azusa American Little League announced sign ups on Saturday, January 24°; thanked S. Martinez Council for past support and requested additional support for paint for bleachers, structures, and monetary Comments donations and invited all, to Opening Day on March 71h. He invited city businesses to advertise with banners. Ms. Irene Villapania CEO of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce provided an update on Chamber activities; 1. Villapania announced City Council Candidate's Forum on Thursday, January 29"i, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. at Comments the Azusa Senior Center. She also announced the "Meet & Greet for the City Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer candidates on Saturday, February 7, 2009 from 10 a.m. — 12 p.m. She invited all to submit Valentines to be sent to soldiers. Mr. Richard Soto owner of Rene's Cafe requested that he be allowed to place signs out in front of his R. Soto business, and he asked for more police patrol in that area as he was recently robbed. Comments Ms. Aixa Pagan of U.S. Census Bureau talked about the 2010 Census and provided information. She asked A. Pagan for Council's help in recruiting applicants in the community. She noted that information can only be used Comments for statistical purposes; the need for people in the community to apply for jobs to work within the community and that information is with the City Clerk, Library and Senior Center. Mr. Mike Ortiz advised that he spoke to one of the managers of Marie Calendars who said business is slow M. Ortiz because they no longer can fly the banner on the comer and have had to layoff employees. He asked Comments Council to reconsider the sign ordinance and have a business friendly environment. City Manager Delach advised that the new code does allow businesses to fly banners, but they are not City Mgr allowed permanently, and they need to follow procedures. Comment Mr. David Casarrubias and Selina Garcia announced that Gladstone and Azusa High Pep Squads are having D. Cassarrubias a recycling event and need computers, monitors; etc. to use throughout the school year; for more S. Garcia information call Rosa at 922-2867; the event will be held in Covina. Comments Mr. Nick Rosales announced that there is a mail box missing in the downtown area and it is needed to the N. Rosales high density of people and businesses. He stated that he is major participant of Operation Santa Clothes Comments and detailed the program; for more information call Cathy at 966-7521. He invited all to a meet and greet on Saturday, January 24" noon and fundraiser at 6 p.m. Mr. Art Morales asked why some candidates cannot be part of the forum; expressed his opinion regarding A. Morales several issues and announced that he is a candidate for city clerk. Comments Captain Gonzalez responded to question regarding the area of Mr. Soto's restaurant and stated he would S. Gonzales look into the issue; lie talked about the clean up in the area. City Manager Delach was directed to send 1. Villapania Council a condensed version of the Banner Section of the Code. Ms. Villapania of the Chamber responded Comments to Mr. Morales' questions regarding the Candidates Forum and she needed to consult with the Board of Directors in order to consider making changes. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs reported on the Park Improvement Project completed in J. Jacobs the calendar year of 2008; he and Recreation Superintendent of Parks Chavez responded to questions Update Parks posed. City Manager Detach announced that the repainting of the bridge on Foothill is complete. City Mgr Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Cougar Soccer approve request for sponsorship in the amount of $200 for Center Middle Schools' I" Annual Cougar Tournament Soccer tournament. Sponsorship 01/20/09 PAGE TWO Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and unanimously* carried to Proc to S. approve request for proclamation for Sara Shankin in honor of her retirement from Azusa Unified School Shankin District. Councilmembers expressed appreciation to staff and the Human Relations Commission for the Hands Appreciation Across Azusa Event held in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 18, 2009. to Staff MLK Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo asked that staff be directed to report on the impact on Azusa regarding the Carrillo potential NFL stadium in the City of Industry and a possible letter of support. He then commented on the Comments Presidential Inauguration held this date and the hopes for the future. Councilmember Gonzales thanked staff, the Regency Theater and Emmit and Andrew Tracher for allowing Gonzales two theaters_ to be used to broadcast the Presidential Inauguration with an audience of 600 High School Comments students. Councilmember Macias requested the following: response to letter regarding Library issues; the feasibility Macias of a public art ordinance; feasibility of annexing Lario Park into the City, and the feasibility of redesign of Comments U.S. Post Office on long range plans. He complemented staff on the Canyon Park and Railroad overpass. Mayor Roclra asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Angelo Evangelista, Jane Watanabe, Jane Rocha Torrance and Michael Luna Pena. He thanked Regency Theater and Tracher for allowing the students to Comments view the Presidential Inauguration. Mr. Jeffrey Comejo of the Cultural and Historic Preservation Commission addressed Council providing J. Cornejo background on the commission and talked about its purpose. He requested that a formal survey, workshop Update ion and/or program be held to include lists of designated historical sites, the Mills Act and perhaps a consulting Cult & Hist firm to complete the process. Discussion was held regarding the issue and the City Manager agreed to Preservation come back with information on a process, potential cost, etc. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items None. None The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7, was approved by motion of Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried with the exception of items D-2 and D-6, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Consent Calenda D-1- D-7 D-2, 6, Spec Call 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 5, 2009, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 3. The Notice of Completion for the renovation of the Memorial Park North Recreation Center in the NOC Mem Pk amount of $273,779.55 was approved and staff was authorized to file same with the Los Angeles North Rec Cntr County Clerk. 4. The landscaping improvements to the median of the Promenade ranging from Azusa Veterans Way Landscape to the traffic circle at Palm Drive were approved; the 120 -day warranty period commenced and the Improvements $20,000 cash warranty bond for landscaping was accepted. Promenade A JOINT RESOLUTION OF.THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS Res. 09-05 ANGELES ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE Los Angeles County General, Los Angeles County Joint Reso Consolidated Fire Protection District, Los Angeles County Flood Control, THE BOARD OF County Sam DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, WTP AND THE GOVERNING BODIES OF City of Azusa, San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22. 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 Res. 09-C6 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 Human Resources Action Items requesting to abstain from the Gonzales promotion of Marcos Gonzales Jr. as he is his brother. Mayor Rocha requested clarification on dates of Rocha effective actions entitled "TBD" and staff responded that they are pending due to physical or administrative Comments paperwork needed. 01/20/09 PAGE THREE Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales (except unanimously* carried to approve Human Resources Action Items as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: R. Lopez, H. Voung, M. Bauer, as noted above) and HR Action Item: Approved S. Jauregui, and T. Montague. Promotions: Garrett Conrad, Welder/Water Distribution Worker 1, effective January 21, 2009. Marcos Gonzales, Jr. Recreation Superintendent -Programs and Services, effective January 21, 2009. VULCAN MATERIALS CON'T'RACT FOR PROJECT MANAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Vulcan Rocha ANALYSIS, GEOLOGY AND FINANCIAL SERVICES. Comments Economic and Community Development Director Christianson responded to question regarding Rocha compensation stating that there is a total amount of the contract including a 10% contingency and if the Questions project goes over the amount and the amount is under $75,000, the City Manager will have authorization to approve the overage and if it goes over the amount it will come back to Council; lie stated that Vulcan Materials will put the money up for the project; this would be an amendment to the contract. Mayor Roclia also requested that the word "should" in the Fiscal Impact be changed to "will be no impact to the City's General Fund". Moved by Mayor Pro -Tens Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried to Vulcan Material: approve Lilburn Corporation to provide consultant services for project management, environmental impact Contract for report preparation, geology analysis, and financial analysis in conjunction with the proposed Vulcan Project Manager Materials revised conditional use permit and reclamation plan project, and authorize the City Manager to execute the City's standard professional services agreement in the amount of $330,846. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT CRA Convene 9:09 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:10 P.M. Cncl reconvened Mayor thanked Maricela Cueva and Martin Quiroz for their help in obtaining the Regency Theater for Thanks to students to watch the Presidential Inaugural Address and the media coverage. Cueva & Quiroz It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Jane Watanabe, Jane Torrance, Michael Luna Pena and Angelo Evangelista, former City Employee of the City of Azusa. UPCOMING MEETINGS: January 26, 2009, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Light and Water Conference Room) February 2, 2009, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) February 17, 2009 (Tuesday) City Council Meeting - 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) February 23, 2009, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:12 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2009-C7. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2009-01.' * Indicates Councilmember Hanks absent. 01/20/09 PAGE FOUR Adjourn in Memory of J. Watanabe, J. Torrance, M. L. Pena, and A. Evangelista Upcoming Meetings