HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 23, 2009 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
' SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009 — 7:41 P.M.
The City Council/Board of Directors of the City/Redevelopment Agencyof Azusa met in special session at
the above date and time at the Azusa Light and Water Conference Room, located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue,
Azusa, California.
Mayor/Chairman Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, HANKS,
MACIAS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney/General Counsel Ferre, Assistant City Manager/Assistant Executive Director Makshanoff,
Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Assistant to Utilities Director Kalscheuer,
Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, Director of Utilities Morrow,
Economic Development Director Christiansen, City Clerk Mendoza/Secretary, Deputy Secretary/Deputy
' City Clerk Toscano.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part
Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council requesting the status on the joint meeting with the city of Irwindale; M. Lee
advised that lie thinks Mr. Morrow is doing a greatjob and wished good luck to Congress and health care Comments
issue.
Counciltnember Gonzales responded and advised that the meeting with Irwindale will be held sometime in Gonzales
January 2010. Mayor Rocha advised that the Gold Line with commence in June, 2010. Comments
Discussion regarding appointments to the Cultural and Historic Preservation Commission and/or selling a Cult & Hist
date for interview of applicants. Commission
Appointments
Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING Res. o9 -C 1 o0
DAYS[ HERNANDEZ TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Appt D.
Hernandez
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Macias to waive further reading and Cult & Hist
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: Commission
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, HANKS, MACIAS, ROCHA
' NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPOINTING
BRUCE KNOLES TO THE CULTURAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Macias to waive further reading and
adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, HANKS, MACIAS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 09-C 101
Appt B.
Knoles
Cult & Hist
Commission
Il was consensus of Councilmembers to direct the City Clerk's office to post notices for applicants for the Notice for ABC
Architectural Barriers Commission, there is one vacancy; the Notice is to run for one month.
The City Council recessed and the Redevelopment Agency convened to discuss the following: City Recess CRA
Convene
AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Fin Assist
FOR A POTENTIAL RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 855 E. ALOSTA AVENUE 855 Alosta
Economic Development Director Christiansen addressed the issue stating that this is a request for K. Christiansen
' authorization to negotiate for financial assistance in the amount of $50,000 for the former Whole Enchilada Comments
property, to locate a Dalia's Pizza. Dalia's vision and concept for the new location includes a full-service
restaurant with an expanded Italian inspired menu and banquet room.
Mr. Dan Bracani addressed Council responding to questions posed and stating that they have a letter of D. Bracani
intent which is contingent upon financial assistance from the city and the owner of the property is helping Comments
offering it for less than $1 a square foot to help the tenant,
Mr. Fidel Ferris, of Dalia's Pizza and the applicant, stated that he has been is Azusa for 15 years and that F. Ferris
this is a good opportunity for a full service restaurant and 50 % of the employees are from Azusa. He Comments
provided an overview of the business. He responded to questions posed regarding a beer and wine license
and employees.
Moved by Director Macias, seconded by Director Gonzales and unanimously carried to authorize the Approved to
Executive Director to enter into negotiations with a potential restaurant business owner for the property Authorize .
located at 855 E. Alosta Avenue to provide financial assistance. Negotiations
The Redevelopment Agency recessed at 7:55 p.m. and City Council reconvened.
CLOSED SESSION
CRA Recess
Closed Sess
It was consensus of the Council/Utility Board Members to recess to Closed Session at 7:56 p.m. to discuss Recess
line following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop
Negotiations
Property: Water Rights in the Main San Gabriel Basin Water Rights
Agency negotiator: George F. Morrow
Negotiating party: Monrovia Nursery
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/Labor
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Administrative Services Director -CFO Kreimeier Negotiator
Organization: IBEW IBEW
The Utility Board Members and the City Council reconvened at 8:25 p.m., there was no reportable action. Reconvened
No Reports
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened and it was consensus of the Utility Board Members, City Council Adjourn
and Redevelopment Agency to adjourn.
TIME ADJQURNMENT: 8:26 P.M.
NEXT CITY RESOLUTION NO. 09-C102
NEXT CRA RESOLUTION NO. 09-11159
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