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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 17, 2009 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009 — 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. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess Mr. Adrian Greer of Homework House addressed Council and staff with thanks for attending their meeting to address concerns they had. The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:33 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code See. 54956.8) Real Prop Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Negotiations Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment DOWNTOWN NORTH Downtown Noll 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 Azusa Redevelopment Agency/Dr. Marlin Habern Address: 830 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Dolma 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 Azusa Redevelopment Agency/Ramirez Masonry 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. Address: 624 — 630 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 JK Partnership Negotiating Parties: JK Partnership Address: 630 Glenfinnan (APN 8612-001-060), Azusa, CA 91702 Acostas 'Property Negotiating Parties: Mario & Nerelys Acosta The City Council reconvened at 7:36 p.m. There was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. Reconvened Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Michael Ramish of the Boy Scouts 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, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Hull, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Economic and Community Development Director Christianson, Director of Information Technology Graf, Assistant Community Development Director McNamara, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, City Treasurer Hamilton, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Library Director Tovar, Assistant City Librarian Shalhsavari, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. ' PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council welcoming all to the meeting; reminded all to vote on March 3rd and M. Lee wished all the candidates good luck. IIe invited all to visit local businesses and expressed his opinion Comments regarding concerns he had. Ms. Elena Castruita addressed Council and asked if the city is buying property in the area where she lives, E. Castruita Atlantis.Gardens, and if the Redevelopment Agency has any incentive programs. Comments Ms. Sylvia Contreras and Gloria Calderon announced that they will be chairing the Golden Days S. Contreras Committee; invited all to attend meeting and thanked Council for past support. She introduced members in attendance and others in the committee. Ms. Rene Bailey on behalf of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce, addressed Council speaking in support of R. Bailey the re -opening of Highway 39 and Crystal Lake; detailed the importance of its re -opening and benefits to Comments the community, and announcing that a Public Hearing will be held on February 24, 2009 at the Azusa Senior Center from 6:00 p.m. — 8:30 p.m. Mr. Eddie Alvarez addressed Council stating that he is in favor of the re -opening of Highway 39. He then E. Alvarez expressed concern regarding the proposed Materials Recovery Facility located at the northeast comer of Comments Gladstone and the possible traffic congestion; it's true net benefits; a preliminary review; and if the ' benefits outweigh the positive and the negatives. . Mr. Nick Rosales addressed Council stating that the community should stand next to the youth of today and N. Rosales tomorrow; work together to cut taxes; have a business friendly environment; and be of good will; Comments professionalism, and accountability. He reminded all that he is a candidate for the upcoming City Council election and will trim unnecessary spending; have safer streets; and more stropping centers. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council announcing a Special 90°i Birthday of his Aunt Inez Silva Barbosa A. Morales Lopez Noriega. He stated that there is a need for more signage/advertisement of the shuttle from the old Comments Ranch Center to Stater Bros. and suggested that it be able to stop at other stores. He reminded all to vote on March 3, 2009, Mr. Arthur Vasquez Jr. addressed Council urging all to contact legislators to demand that they approve the A. Vasquez State budget as many entities, including the Azusa Unified School District are anticipating budget cuts, but Comments need the State budget approved. Mr. Juan Perez, who resides in the area of Atlantis Gardens, asked that the city consider the people who J. Perez reside there before making any decisions about the property; he talked about the advantages of Homework Comments House and how it has helped him, and stated he would like the area to remain how it is now. Mr. Alex Zavala, of and speaking on behalf of the residents of Atlantis Gardens, addressed Council slating A. Zavala that many children in the audience are soon to be homeless; the families don't speak English; low income; Comments no options, and have ninety days to vacate their apartments. He stated that his manager thinks if she evicts every one in the apartments she will be able to sell. He asked that they try and understand their situation ' and would like help to relocate. City Manager Delach responded to questions posed regarding Atlantis Gardens; Azusa Land Reclamations City Mgr and its application for a Materials Recycling Facility; Shuttle Service to Stater Bros and other possible Comments locations; and Section 8 Housing and help for certificate holders. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates City Manager Delach invited Council to the Canyon City Foundation Reception on February 22, 2009 at 3 CityMgr p.m. to acknowledge recipients of past grants and the progress on projects. Comment 02/17/09 PAGE TWO Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Sponsorship approve a request for sponsorship of Girls JV/Varsity Softball Team from Azusa High School in the AHS Softball amount of $200 in order to raise funds for uniforms and equipment. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to Proclamation approve request for proclamation in celebration of an 80" surprise birthday party. SSuurprise bd party Assistant City Librarian Shahla Shahsavari announced and provided a brief presentation of the Library S. Shahsavari Department's new bookmobile service. She invited all to the March 11'" launch of the Bookmobile. Comments Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo congratulated Library Staff or the success of the Library Bookmobile; Carrillo the Mayor and City Staff on the success of the State of the City; and congratulated Fresh & Comments 'congratulated Easy business on its successful grand opening; he talked about business friendly -signage options. Councilmember Macias advised that the plaque on the north monument is in need of repair; asked about Macias Rosedale resident's signage; noted a lot of speeding on Sierra Madre and asked for a speed trailer; stated lie Comments is in favor of Highway 39 opening and stated that the City is business friendly. City Manager Delach responded stating that the street signs in Rosedale are up and installed and the park signs are in the works. Councilmember Gonzales announced that there will be an Azusa Day at Dodger Stadium on August 8'" and Gonzales that tickets are available for$15 each which will include transportation; raffles, etc. Comments Mayor Rocha invited community to join him for a clean on Palm Drive on Saturday, February 28'" at 8 a.m. Rocha He noted the success of the grand opening of Fresh & Easy. Comments SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING. Economic and Community Development Director Christianson presented the Informal Public Hearing regarding those improved properties that need weed abatement. He stated the properties on the list have been notified; Los Angeles County Fire will go out and do inspections; property owners will need to clean up; if they don't, the Fire Department will clean up and charge owners; compliance date is in April. Los Angeles Co. Weed Abatement Improved Properties The Mayor declared the Informal Public Hearing, open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of Informal I-Irg publication of notice of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 6, 2009. Open Testimony 'testimony was solicited, but none was received. None Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to close Hrg Closed the Informal Public Hearing. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Abatement Ordet approve the motion and abatement order directing abatement of the nuisance by removing all weeds and Approved rubbish from the affected improved parcels. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AZUSA LAND RECLAMATION COMPANY, INC., FOR A Reimbursement PROPOSED MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF Agreement w/ GLADSTONE ST. AND IRWINDALE AVE. Assistant Community Development Director McNamara Azusa Land addressed the item stating that the item is a reimbursement agreement to allow staff to properly analyze and Reclamation process the materials recovery facility application that Waste Management has submitted. City Manager Delach responded to questions posed by Councilmembers that the applicant is agreeing to pay for costs and legal work. Mr. Mike Hammer of Waste Management also addressed council and responded to questions posed. City Attorney noted that the address of the applicant on the Agreement has been modified. Mayor Rocha asked if there will be an RFP for the Project Management and CEQA Review; staff responded yes. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to approve a Reimbursement Agreement with Azusa Land Reclamation Company, Inc., for a proposed Materials Recovery Facility located at the northeast corner of Gladstone Street and Irwindale Ave ("The Property") 'The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-9 was approved by motion of Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried with the exception of items D-2, 4, 7, and D-8, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 2, 2009, were approved as written. 2. Hunan Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: R. Landeros, A. Magana, and L. Santatnaria. New Appointment: Steven Martinez, Police Officer. Promotions: John Momot, Police Captain. Mayor Rocha congratulated John Momot on his promotion from Lieutenant to Police Captain. 02/02/09 PAGE THREE Reimbursement Agreement ALR Approved Consent Calenda D-1-9, 4, 7, 8, Special Call Min appvd HR Action Items I 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING ITS Res. 09-CI5, SUPPORT FOR STATE HIGHWAY PROJECTS TO REOPEN STATE HIG14WAY 39 supporting State THROUGH TO STATE ROUTE 2 AND ENCOURAGING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO Route -39 PROCEED WITH ALL DUE HASTE TO FUND AND MAKE ADEQUATE REPAIRS TO Reopening INSURE THE HIGHWAY IS REOPENED AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE DATE. Project. 4. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 5. A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS Res. 09-C16, ANGELES ACTING ON BEHALF OF ']'HE Los Angeles County General, Los Angeles County approving the Consolidated Fire Protection District, Los Angeles County Flood Control, THE BOARD OF Tax Sharing DIRECTORS OF COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22 OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Resolution AND THE GOVERNING BODIES OF City of Azusa, San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water Interpretive District, APPROVING AND ACCEPTING NEGOTIATED EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY TAX Center REVENUES RESULTING FROM ANNEXATION TO COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT NO. 22. (Annexation Number 397, Interpretive Center) 6. Approval was given to award a contract to Transtech in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for grant Tianstech grant writing and administrative services. writing sys SPECIAL CALL ITEM. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 9. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: Spec Call Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIIE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 09-C17 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 solicitation of proposals to obtain topographic survey and RFP Mapping mapping services asking what method they will using for the survey. Director of Public Works/Assistant Services City Manager Haes responded stating that they need to know the exact layout of the area before they do the design for it. City Manager Delach responded stating that he thinks its laser and GPS. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to RFP Approved authorize staff solicit proposals to obtain topographic survey and mapping services for the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Alosta Avenue. Councilmember Macias addressed item regarding the webcasting management software stating that lie is in favor and asked for time table for implementation. Councilmembers expressed their support and appreciation for the new program. Director of Information Technologies Graf responded to questions posed stating that the program implementation would begin after the election; there will be no need for residents to download software; public service amtouncements and city information can be placed on the site; Granicus will be providing hardware, software and hosting services; server will store copies and they will bear all maintenance at a fixed cost for three years. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to waive formal sealed bids in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code using alternative purchasing procedures for purchases not involving public projects. Section 2-523 section B, computers: when purchasing computer software and 2-523 section C, no competitive market, authorize the purchase of the Granicus Webcasting management software and services in the amount of $34,787.27 and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, per municipal code section 2-526. Granicus Webcasting software Granicus Webcasting Management Services Approved Councilmember Hanks addressed the addition of Pasadena to the Foothill Transit Joint Powers Authority, JPA Foothill stating that he meets with Foothill Transit and there is a unanimous representation looking forward to this. Transit — add Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to Pasadena approve the amended joint powers agreement which would add Pasadena to the Foothill Transit Joint Powers Authority (JPA). THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT CRAConvene 8:58 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED P.M. Cncl reconvened THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APFA Covene CONVENED AT THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT P.M. ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered an Ordinance entitled: 02/17/09 PAGE FOUR Cncl reconvened I Ord/Spec Resos AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD AN ARTICLE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FRANCHISE FEES, PUBLIC ACCESS SUPPORT FEES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE PENALTIES FOR STATE FRANCHISE HOLDERS PROVIDING VIDEO SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILM,EMBERS: NONE Ord 09 -OI Franchise Fees Public Access Support Fees & Customer Servic Penalties Discussion was held regarding the shuttle service for residents in the area of Ranch Market to shop other Discussion stores in Azusa; staff was given direction to research a reasonable route for residents. Shuttle Route Mrs. Jenny Avila, resident from Azusa since birth, provided a brief history of her family's existence in J. Avila Azusa and provided suggestions for Block 36 until the property is developed. She suggested that the City Comments create a central park in the downtown area. She also talked about communication with State Legislators, stating that residents should not only write letter with concerns regarding the economy, but let them know they can get voted out of office if they don't care about the people. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn UPCOMING MEETINGS: February 23, 2009, Utility Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m. February 23, 2009, Special Meeting — Midyear Budget Review (Light and Water Conference Room - immediately following Utility Board Meeting). March 2, 2009, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) March 16, 2009, City Council Meeting — 6:30 p.m. (Auditorium) TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:43 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2009-C18. NEXT ORDINANCE. NO. 2009-02. 02/1.7/09 PAGE FIVE Adjourn in Upcoming Meetings