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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 15, 2010 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010 - 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 The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. to discuss the following: Agency Negotiators: City Manager Detach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment a. DOWNTOWN NORTH A3 Site Addresses: 809 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 813 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA ' The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m..City Attorney Martinez advised that there was no reportable action taken in closed session Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Mr. Louie Miranda led in the salute to the Flag. INVOCATION was given by Miss Azusa Chrisy Alcaraz and Miss Outstanding Teen Marisa Piceno ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Detach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Azusa Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Administrative Services Director/Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, City Engineer Hassel, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara, Utilities Director Morrow, Public Information Officer Quiroz, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Closed Session Downtown Properties A3 Sites Reconvd No Reports Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present Pub Part I Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council expressing his opinion on the following: The 2010 Census, Vulcan M. Lee Mining Company, Save the Canyon, T -Burgers, Dahlia's, Target, Funds for Education and asked all to pray Comments for our troops. Ms. Gloria Romero-dddressed Council presenting a petition to obtain speed bumps on the 100-300 block of G. Romero South Pasadena Avenue in Azusa. She stated that there is constant speeding/racing for the last couple of Comments months and expressed her concerns regarding area residents and possible accidents. Ms. Pamela Barilari addressed Council expressing her concerns regarding speeders on Pasadena and noted P. Barilari that many animals have been killed due to the problem. She provided many suggestions and requested that Comments Council help them. Mr. Fred Marquez, Chairman of the 2010 Relay for Life, addressed Council announcing the event on April F. Marquez 24°i and 25"' and invited all to come out and participate. He talked about fundraisers held and others that Comments will be held at the event, i.e. car show and raffles. Ms. Diana Sorges-Alkana addressed Council regarding the issue of yard sales. She expressed her frustration regarding the current process of quarterly free yard sales due to holidays that sometimes fall within those week ends. She asked that Council re -think the current process. D. Sorges-Atka: I Comments Mr. Michael Paisner of Duarte addressed Council expressing his disappoint with the Planning Commission M. Paisner decision regarding Vulcan Mining Company and talked about his expertise on the subject. Comments ' Miss Azusa Chrisy Alcaraz and Miss Azusa Outstanding Teen Marisa Piceno addressed Council stating C. Alcaraz that they will be competing in the Miss California and Miss California Outstanding Teen. If they sell three M. Piceno ads they will be able to receive a scholarship in the amount of $500; they requested that Council donate Comments towards the purchase of an ad in order to assist. Mr. Steven O'Bryant addressed Council stating that he resides at 813 N. Dalton Avenue. He stated he sent S. O'Bryant the Redevelopment Agency an assignment agreement he had with Lewis and asked that Council review it Comments before action is taken on the proposed item. Mr. Ronnie Blackburn of Duarte addressed Council in opposition to Vulcan's mining of the west side of R. Blackburn the canyon. He talked about the money the City would be getting and detailed his experience while in Comments attendance at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Matt Bruce of Azusa Pacific University addressed Council to promote the middle school Boys Night M. Bruce Out event to be held on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Teen Center of the Homework House on the campus Comments of Foothill Community Church located at 777 East Alosta. The event is being put on as part of Azusa Pacific University Master of Social Work Program and Homework House; Ire detailed the event. Ms. Xilonin Cruz -Gonzalez of Save Our Canyon addressed Council thanking them for the extension of the X. comment period of the Vulcan EIR. She asked when the final public hearing is scheduled and that the final Gonzalez EIR and Development Agreement be made available to the public as soon as they are completed. Comments Mr. Frank Park addressed Council stating that there is a recently formed gang at the Azusa Garden F. Park Apartments causing crime in the area and the negative impacts on the whole city as well as visitors and Comments students. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council requesting that staff be instructed to look into the weed problem J. Rosales behind Citrus Crossing shopping Center in the two large vacant lots. He thanked staff for addressing the Comments green covering over the temporary fence. Mr. Dennis Willut addressed Council expressing his concern regarding the following: 8'h Street issues, D. Willut wall at senior complex, landscaping, threats, trash, higher fences, Vulcan, Enterprise, GMAC and Comments Rosedale, funds spent on purchase of properties, outside consultants for Vulcan, community meetings, and litigation regarding Vulcan. Cru Mr. Michael Sandoval of Arcadia addressed Council with suggestions on yard sale issues, speeders on M. Sandoval Pasadena, and Vulcan. Comments Responses to comments: Issue of Speeders on Pasadena was referred to the Service Area Policing Representative who will work with the residents to solve this problem. Yard Sales issue will be brought back to another meeting with suggestions for discussion and when all Council members are present. Ad for Miss Azusa is usually purchased and $100 scholarship can be donated to Miss Outstanding Teen. Vulcan Public Hearing is tentatively scheduled for April 5, 2010. Chief of Police Garcia will discuss the issues at Azusa Garden Apartments with Mr. Parks. Weed problem at Citrus Crossing will be addressed according to code enforcement processes. Discussions regarding Vulcan as well as budgets for funding Enterprise can be found on the City website. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Macias and unanimously* carried to approve request for sponsorship of $100 to the Sunbirds Softball Team of Azusa to purchase equipment. Responses To questions Updates/Rpts Sponsorship Sunbirds Softbz Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried Sponsorship to approve request to donate $100 to the Azusa High School Marching Band as an honorarium for AHS Marching playing at the Gold Line sign unveiling on March 20`h. Band 03/15/10 PAGE TWO Mayor Pro -Tem Macias announced the following: Gold Line sign unveiling at 10 a.m. on March 201h at Macias Azusa Avenue and Santa Fe, and April 1, 2010 Gold Line Workshop at the Azusa Senior Center at 10 a.m. Comments He expressed concern regarding the graffiti on the walls of the County Flood Control Wash at 51h Street and Lee Place asking if there is a way to go in and remove the graffiti as soon as possible and suggested to install surveillance cameras or ivy on the wall to deter graffiti and staff responded there is a need to get permission from the County Flood Control to enter the property, are working on both surveillance cameras and an artificial ivy to place there, and will remove the graffiti as soon as possible. Councilmember Hanks stated that he is very pleased that the Ninth Circuit Court has agreed to leave the Hanks words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. Comments t Mayor Rocha asked to adjourn in memory of Philip Pardo. He announced the following: Saturday at 9 a.m. Rocha Women of Achievement for the 57" Assembly District at the City of Hope honoring Azusa's Peggy Comments Martinez and Barbara Dickerson and asked for certificates of recognition, on March 27°i Census Regional Meeting at llie Senior Center at 10 a.m., from 12 — 2 p.m. help to fill out the Census form in areas throughout the City; notices will be posted. He talked about the former problems with yard sales and current problems with street vendors. He thanked Sal Martinez and Arthur Vasquez Jr. for the success of both American and National Little Leagues Opening Day Ceremonies. - City Manager Delach responded to question regarding code enforcement stating that Code Enforcement City Mgr and Police Department are working hand in hand to work weekends and address any problems that arise. Response SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items Discussion was held regarding the selection of a Mayor Pro -Tem and the resolution that establishes the Mayor Pro -Tem criteria for the selection. It was the consensus of Council to bring back a resolution with a revised policy Selection R. clarifying the intent to select a Mayor Pro -Tem. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Gonzales Pro -Tem Macias and unanimously* carried to appoint Councilmember Robert Gonzales as Mayor Pro - Tem. PUBLIC IIEARING — FOR THE CLOSURE OF A PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY BETWEEN Pub Hrg CITRUS AVENUE AND VICEROY AVENUE Walkway Citrus Viceroy City Engineer Hassel addressed the Hearing presenting information regarding the history of the pedestrian C. Hassel 'walkway, residents request for closure due to illicit activities and crime, and the current request for Comments resolution quitclaiming the easement and removing the City's interest in the property. The walkway will not be closed until the traffic signal/controlled crosswalk at Mauna Loa and Citrus is installed. Director of Public Works Hiles responded to question regarding signal at Baseline and Citrus that a sign can be placed there encouraging them to use the crosswalk at Mauna Loa and Citrus. 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 March 4, 2010. Mr. Raul Barcenas adjressed the Hearing and thanked the Council and staff for starting the process and for Testimony responding to the community. R. Barcenas Mr. Mel Foy addressed the Hearing stating that although the closure of the walkway will be an M. Foy inconvenience to hum, he is in favor of the closure and suggested explorers or someone be stationed at the M. Lee former walkway to direct people to the new route. R. Rodriguez Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council in favor of the closure. M. Sandoval Mr. Richard Rodriguez addressed Council stating that the project on 181. Street looks great, expressed concern about crime in the area. Mr..Mike Sandoval addressed Council with suggestion for the.residents who live in that area. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously* carried to close Hrg Clsd the Public Hearing. Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CLOSING THE PEDESTRIAN Res. 10-C17 WALKWAY BETWEEN .CITRUS AVENUE AND VICEROY AVENUE AND APPROVING A Closureof QUITCLAIM OF EASEMENT. - Ped Walkway And Quitclaim Moved by Councilnfember Macias, seconded by Councihnember Hanks to waive further reading and Easement adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS, MACIAS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO 03/15/10 PAGE THREE 1 e ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING Prop Ord RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI. Graffiti Removal Cost Recovery Councilmember Macias offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING AND 1" Rdg Ord RESTATING SECTIONS 46-238 AND 46-240 OF CHAPTER 46 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Removal of REGARDING RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI Graffiti Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously* carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7 was approved by motion of Consent Calenda Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously* carried with the exception DI—D-8 of item D-6 which was handled under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Staff removed item D-8 D-8 rmvd D-6 from the Agenda. Spec Call 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 1, 2010, were approved as written. Min appvd 2. Hunan Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: L. Gonzales, C. Davis, J. Picazo, and J. Sanchez. Items 3. Approval was given for the purchase of an Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) System ALPR from PIPS TECHNOLOGY at the cost of $23,112 and approval for the purchase from the stated PD vendor per Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-523 (d) — sole source vendor. The purchase price includes installation, hardware, software, training and 30 months maintenance. 4. . Authorization was given to staff to award CIP #66110G, Target Intersection Improvements Project, Target Intersec to CT&F, Incorporated and CIP #66110H, Target Pedestrian Improvements Project, to Sully -Miller Improvements Contracting Company. 5. Staff was authorized to solicit proposals to obtain topographic survey and mapping services for Topographic intersections requiring street improvements to prepare for the traffic signal and/or striping Survey Rosedale modifications included in the Rosedale Traffic Mitigation. Traffic Mit 4 6. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 7. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: Spec Call A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 10-C19 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARE TO BE PAID. 8. The proposed. "Agreement to Satisfy Conditions of Development" and the proposed Agmt GMAC "Reimbursement Agreement" with GMAC Residential Capital LLC (GMAC) regarding the sale and REMOVED development of 98 units in the master -planned community of Rosedale, was REMOVED FROM FROM AGENDA AGENDA SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call Councilmember Macias asked the status of Caltrans.grant for on and off ramps and Director of Public Macias Works Haes stated that it was approved and will be put into next years budget as a project. Comment Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 10-C18 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY, ACCEPT, AND EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR Dept Trans A CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY-BASED Planning Grant 'TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-11. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HANKS, MACIAS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO 03/15/10 PAGE FOUR THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT CRA convened 9:23 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:26 P.M. Cncl reconvened It was consensus of Councilmember to adjourn in memory of Philip Pardo. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:26 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2010-C20. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2010-03. * Indicates Gonzales and Carrillo absent. e 03/15/10 PAGE FIVE Adjourn in Memory of P. Pardo