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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 16, 2009 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sess The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:35 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 Administrative Services Director -CFO Negotiator IBEW Kreimeier Organizations: IBEW 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Section Conf w/legal 54956.9 (a)). Case Name: Betty Stone Johnson v. City of Azusa, et al. Case Number: Los Cnsl Johnson Angeles County Superior Court Case No. KC054131 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Code Section Conf w/legal 54956.9 (a)). Case Name: J. De Sigio Construction, Inc. v. City of Azusa, Case No. Los Angeles Cnsl De Sigio County Superior Court KC056193. e City Council reconvened at 7:35 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho stated that there was no reportable action Reconvened taken in Closed Session. No Report Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Mr. Steven Munoz led in the salute to the Flag. Flag Salute INVOCATION was given by Pastor Eddie Velasquez of Jesus Is Lord Church Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Detach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Administrative Services Director — Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Acting City Librarian Shahsavari, Economic Development Director Christiansen, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Community Development Director McNamara, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. BLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council commenting on the following: in support of the IBEW and Unions in M. Lee general, Veteran's Day Observance Ceremony, proposed proclamations for outgoing commissioners, low Comments voter turnout, his selection for West Covina, and soldiers dying for our right to vote. Mr. Jeffrey Comejo, on behalf of the Azusa Historical Society invited all to attend the 45°i Anniversary of J. Comejo the Society celebration to be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009, from 2:30 p.m. — 4:00 p.m. at the Comments Durrell House at Veteran's Freedom Park. Ms. Maria Aramburo invited all to the 2"d annual Hearts for the Hungry to be held on November 2151 from M. Aranburo 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at Azusa Avenue Forth Street, sponsored by local churches, businesses and Comments organizations throughout the City. She provided details of the event and invited all to attend. Mr. Robert Connelly addressed Council expressing his opposition to a Target coming into Azusa. He talked about why he dislikes Target and stated that Costco and APU are better businesses for the City. Ms. Elaine Stricklin of Sierra High School Art class addressed Council displaying a picture of the item E. Stricklin being raffled by the class in order raise funds. The raffle tickets are $1.00 each and the winner will be Comments announced at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2009. Chief Executive Officer of the Azusa Chamber of Commerce Irene Villapania addressed Council and 1. Villapania provided an update of Chamber events which included new membership, events, and upcoming events and Comments 0teated she appreciates the community support. s. Maricela Cuevas on behalf of Me Donalds Corporation addressed Council providing an update on the M. Cuevas ps for Success college workshop held over the weekend at Azusa High School. Comments Mr. Matt Bruce addressed Council and announced Boys Nigh Out Event for Middle school boys to be held M. Bruce on Friday, December l l'h —Saturday, December 12'h at Memorial Park. The cost is $15 and students can Comments sign up at their Middle school. Mr. John Vienna of Canyon flora Care addressed Council stating that he represents a group of Veterans, J. Vienna and Cancer Patients and submitted paperwork to the City Clerk stating he is going to meet with council and Comments Staff regarding the matter. Mr. Charles Salse addressed Council expressing concerns regarding sewers surrounding the alley between C. Salse Dalton & Alameda/9°i to 11'h streets. He also stated that the Miller Property needs a fence around it as it is Comments a site that is attracting vagrants, kids riding ATC's and that the City should put a lot of trees on the Target property. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council asking if the new signal light on Citrus at Mauna Loa would replace J. Rosales the one at the Catwalk; he commended staff regarding the cost savings for the Zacatecas Park Storm Drain Comments Project and the Heavy Duty Diesel Exhaust Retrofits asking what would be done with the remaining funds. Mr. Dennis Willut addressed item regarding recovery of attorneys' fees in connection with code enforcement activities stating that tenants/renters are never held accountable for problems with properties �d described instances where problems existed and other matters. ty Manager Delach responded to items stating that with regard to the Miller Property, demolition has been approved and staff will look into the alley situation, those properties will also be fenced and secured. The traffic signal at the catwalk on Citrus will be moved south to Mauna Loa. The remaining funds with regard to the two items will be returned to be reprogrammed back in to restricted funds. City Attorney Carvalho responded to questions stating that the law says that property owners shall be responsible to maintain the property in the non -nuisance process and it's not unusual for cities to site owners. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF D. Willut Comments Staff Responses To Questions Posed Updates/Cncl City Manager Delach announced that the Los Angeles County Health Department has cancelled the H1N1 City Mgr Vaccine Cline due to the lack of vaccines and stated that if there is a need for the second vaccine call the Comments City Clerks office or Recreation Department as they have a list of places where the vaccine will be administered. He distributed a flyer noting the Target Ground Breaking Ceremony to be held on Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. at 809 N. Azusa Avenue, 91h and Azusa Avenue. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously* carried to Donation Sierra approve request for a $100 donation to the art department at Sierra High School. High Art Dept. The discussion regarding appointments to the Cultural and Historic Preservation Commission and/or Appts Cult & setting a date for interview of applicants was deferred to the Utility Board Meeting of November 23, 2009, Hist Cont. 11/23 in order that a ful l Council be present to discuss the matter. uncilmember Gonzales announced that on Friday, Saint Frances of Rome Church will be hosting the 6`h Gonzales mual Golf Tournament, to obtain additional information call Ms. Lily Rubio at (626) 705-7241. He Comments stated that he and Councilmember Carrillo will be collecting toys for the Slauson Middle School Toy Drive, announced the City of Azusa Winter Fiesta which will be held on Sunday, December Oh beginning at noon and the Tree Lighting Ceremony will be at 5 p.m. He talked about a proposed Joint Meeting with the City of Irwindale proposing that it be in January and lastly wishes all a Happy Holiday Season. Councilmember Hanks encouraged all to attend the Hearts for the Hungry event and stated with regard to Hanks the MTA Long Range Transportation Plan, the Gold Line Construction Authority is moving forward to Comments memorialize, what the architecture of the stations will be and on Saturday there will be an unveiling in Monrovia at 10 a.m, at the n/w comer of Myrtle and that the second one would be in Azusa. 11/16/09 PAGE TWO Mayor Rocha asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of John Uribe Sr. and Guadalupe Perez and Rocha announced the following: Free Yard Sales the week end of December 5th; Canyon City Car Club Christmas Comments Toy Drive to be held at Citrus Crossings on December 5'h from 12 — 5 p.m.; the 45'h Anniversary of the Azusa Historical Society on Sunday, November 22, 2009, from 2:30 — 4 p.m.; update on the Be A Walker Program; and wished all a Happy, healthy, peaceful, Thanksgiving. Please keep soldiers in prayer. SCHEDULEDITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK Pub Hrg CDBG GRANT (CDBG) 35TH YEAR PROGRAM (FY 2009/10) — STREET SAFETY/ADA IMPROVEMENTS Amend program AND NORTHSIDE PARK ADA CONCRETE REPLACEMENT Iidonomic Development Director Christiansen addressed the Hearing stating that they are recommending K. Christiansen I: Project Number 601067-08, Street Safety/ADA Improvements in the amount of $66,000 be cancelled Comments to reprogram $35,000 into the Northside Park ADA Concrete Replacement Project The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Hrg open of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on October 15, 2009. Mr. Mike lee addressed the Hearing expressing his opinion regarding the proposed gates at Foothill M. Lee Gardens and agreed that the project be cancelled due to lack of interest on the part of the residents, but Comments thanked Mayor Rocha for his efforts. Mr. Dennis Willut addressed the Hearing stating that he is sorry the fencing at Foothill Gardens is not D. Willut going up but he thinks the funds should be directed towards underground utilities. Comments Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously* carried to Hrg closed close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ADOPTING PROPOSED Res. 09-C97 CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND CDBG changes PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10. oved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks to waive further reading and lopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RECOVERY OF I` Rdg Ord ATTORNEYS' FEES IN CONNECTION WITH CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. Recovery Fees Economic Development Director Christiansen addressed the issue stating that the ordinance will allow the K. Christiansen City to recover cost when Code Enforcement is referred to the City Attorney and that there are several Comments cases that end up in legal action; the ordinance will amend the code and allow staff to recover the costs. City Attorney Carvalho responded to question posed stating that in the event that public nuisances occur City Atty and a process such as court action has been taken, that is the time when cost recovery will be enforced; it is Comments used as a tool and as a last resort. Councilmember Hanks offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING I" Rdg Ord THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RECOVERY OF ATTORNEYS' FEES IN CodeEnfFees CONNECTION WITH CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES. Recovery '9oni ved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unamously* carried to give further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-8 was approved by motion of Consent Calendar Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously* carried. D-1-8 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 2009, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: R. Ryan, C. Cusick, and G. Acosta. Items Promotion: R. Landeros, Police Corporal and T. Smith, Jr. Police Corporal. 11/16/09 PAGE THREE 3. Authorization was given to staff to solicit bids for a new traffic signal on Citrus Avenue and Mauna Solicit Bids Loa Avenue and associated improvements including ADA ramps. Signal Citrus 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO Res. 09-C98 ENTER INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT AND PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT Agreement WITH CALTRANS FOR THE RECEIPT OF FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. The Caltrans Trans City Manager was authorized to enter into the subject agreements. Funding 5. The Notice of Completion for the following project was approved and staff was authorized to file the NOC Zacatecas Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Clerk: Zacatecas Park Storm Drain Project CIP Park Storm Drain #66510A - $135,012 -Alcon Colorado Engineering, Inc., Murrieta, CA. 6. A contract to A -Z Emissions Solutions Group of Riverside, California in the amount of $47,773.12 A -Z Emissions for the purchase and installation of three (3) heavy-duty exhaust retrofits. Solution retrofit The 2009/2010 Capital Improvement Plan was amended to include "Foothill Blvd. from Alosta Ave. Amend CIP to Citrus Ave." as a merged project with CII' #66110A, Citrus Ave. Reconstruction and staff was Foothill authorized to solicit proposals to obtain topographic survey and mapping services for Citrus Ave. Reconstruction and Foothill Blvd. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 09-C99 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. Spec Call Items None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT CRA Convene 8:50 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:52 P.M. Cncl reconvened AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE I, SECTIONS 554(e) AND 55-6 (c), OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, REVISING MEMBERSHIP AND QUORUM PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL M'RESERVATION COMMISSION. oved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS It was consensus of Council that the meeting be adjourned in memory of John Uribe Sr. and Guadalupe Perez. TIME OF 8:53 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO.2009-C100 1EXT ORDINANCE NO. 2009-08. * Indicates Mayor Pro -Tem Macias absent. 11/16/09 PAGE FOUR Ord 09-07 Cult&Hist Amend Adjourn in Memory of J. Uribe Sr. and G. Perez