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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - November 1, 2010 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBINI 1, 2010-6:30 P.M. The City Council of the Cily of Azusa met in regular session at the above date and lime in the Azusa Auditorium located all 213 E. Foothill (iomlevaid, Azusa, CA 91702. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The Cily Council and Representative of Azusa Pacific University Ginny Dadaian, Presented Certificates of Ccrt of Appiec Appreciation to Athens Services, Vulcan Materials Company and Waste Management for donations to the Sponsors Citylinks Program. Citylinks Proclamation for School Psychology Week was presented hoer in the meeting. Schl Psych Prot CLOSED SESSION Closed Session The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. I. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Confw/labor Agency Negotiator s: AdminisinuiveServices Director -Chief Financial OfficerKrcimcierand Negotiators City Manager Delach Organizations: AMNIA, SEW, APOA, APMA and ACEA 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: City Manager Piib Emp Eval City Mgr 'rhe Cily Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. The City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was ❑e reportable No Repoils action taken ill Closed Session. Closed Session Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Mrs—leuuie Avila led in the Flag Salute and InVocalion Was given by Pastor Dale Winslow of the Foothill Flag Saline Conuuunity Church Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEINIBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCIIA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBEIRS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Altoruey Carvalho, City Manager Detach, Assistant City Manager A7akshanoff, Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public Works Hues, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimcier, ' Recreation Superintendent Chavez, Library Director Johnson, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara, Director of Utilities Morrow, Senior Management Analyst Del Toro, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. The City Council presented a proclamation to Christine Estrada proclaiming the week of Proc School November 10-14t1i as School Psychology Week in the City of Azusa. Psychology W1 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION I'll[) Pull Mi. Mike Lee addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding a young girl hit by it vehicle on her skate M. Lce board without a helmet, reminder to vote in election tomorrow, meeting with Vulcan representatives and Couunents Azusams Against Mining Representative, good luck to retiring Police Sergeant Gurbada, and to remember all American heroes on Veteran's Day November I I" at I 1 a.m. at City Hall. Mr. Richard Deem aLit] resseCI Council expressing his opinion regaI(Iing Ilse hold of Iwo separate elections, R. Deem au aLldit being performed on the Knoles, money lost if Measure A is adopted, Vulcan, file proposed Conunenls Development Agieemenl and discrepancies. Ms..lei i Vogel, President of Azusans Against Mining Expansion, addressed Council anuouuciug that she .1, Vogel Ills received an audit form the Business License Department stating that any ex(m expense will go to a Commenls good cause and that Vulcan doesn't pay a large amount of business tax because their business office is located in Irwindale. Mr. Russ Rentschler addressed Council providing information about grants, DVD and CD he dislribuled to R. Rentschler Council, a band to consider for Concerts in the Park, displayed a sign promoting shopping in Azusa, noled Comments comments by a Councilmember regarding the Mills Act and the Special Election to be held. Mr. Ian Scott addressed Council expressing his Opinion regarding Ilse Azusa Rock Quarry and Mcasme A; I. Scott Ile posed questions regarding acreage disturbed/removed, production, Slate Law requirenncnls of Commenls conditional use permil and local air quality, lax payments, and rock tonnage. Ms. Suzanne Avila of California Resource Connections addressed Council announcing the new Community Garden at Memorial Park slating flint grants were received from Canyon City Foundation and Rivers and Mountains Conservancy totaling $23,000. She (banked Recreation and Family Services Department ror all their help with this project. She also addressed item D-10 o❑ the Agenda stating that the ileo (teals with hansfer of grant received from Rivers and Monutains Conservancy (RMC) to fund .Bike 'frail connection at Todd and Sierra Madre to the main Bike'Trail. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF City Manager Delach addressed item C-4, Communities Facilities District Bonds at Mountain Cove slating that This was the diligent work by the Financial Officer and Urban Futues which would save 13% on the cost of the bonds, about 1.8 million dollars, and "'0111(1 save $200-$275 for individual lax payer in Mountain Cove. Ile reported that the Police Deparinnenl made a siguilicant arrest of individuals for illegal marijuann operalious. He then advised that he would be consulfiug with legal counsel regarding Mr. Scotts questions posed during public participation. S. Avila Comments Rpts, Updates City Manager Delach Conuncnls Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales congratulated Ilse Parks all([ Recrealion Department for the success of the Trunk Gonzales or "]'reat event held for the community and Thanked the residents for slowing down during Halloween. Commenls Councilmember Macias Thanked the conummify for driving carefully during Halloween. Macias Cmts Councilmember Carrillo responded to a question regarding the Mills Act staling that he continues to Carrillo suppOrt it and would like to review it for the benefits to the community. He congralUlaled Sergeant Nlike Comments Gurbada on his refiremenl and service to fine City, expressed support to Suzanne Avila for file Community Gardens Project, and reminded all to gel out and vole. Mayor Rocha announced the following events: November 11°i Velcrails Day remembrance al City Ifall at Rocha I a.m., November 13"' Be A Walker at 9:30 a.m., Friends of Library Book Sale 10 a.m. and USO Theme Commenls Dance of NRC 6 p.m. I le asked all to pray for all servicemen and vofc. Sched Items SCIIEDULED 1TENIS ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAT'T'ER 14 AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTION OF 2010 Prop Ord Amen CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES. AMC Bldg Cod Mayor Pio-Tem Gonzales of'rered an Ordinance enfifled: AN ORDINANCE OP THE CITY COUNCIL OI' THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14 01' THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 14-I, 14-4. 14-51, I4-53, 14-55, 15-57, 14-62, 14-64, 14-201 and 14-202; ADDING SECTION 14-69, AND DELETING SE-CFIONS 14-58, 14-59, 14-60, 14-61, 14-63, I4-65, 14-66, 14-67 AND 14-68; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2010 EDITION 01' THE CA 1_1170RNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, "rl'1'LE 24), INCLUDING 'T'IlF_ CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOI_I.INIES I & 2 INCLUDING APPENDIX J (2010 PDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE); THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (2010 EDITION. INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2009 INTI-RNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE); THE CAI-11OIZNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (2010 EDII[ON): TIIE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (2010 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING TIIE 2009 UNIF()RNI NIECIIANICAI_ CODE); TIIE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (2010 EDITION, INCORPORA'T'ING AND AMENDING THE 2009 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE); THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (2010 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2008 NATIONAL ELEC'I'RIGAI_ CODE); THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2010 EDPLION), together with certain additions, insertions, deletions and changes thereto; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UN1170Ith4 SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE (2009 EDITION), AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE CIIAPTER.S 4,5,6 AND SECFIONS 701.2 AND 701.3 (1997 EDITION). 11/01/10 PAGE TWO I" Rd 01dinauc Amending AM( Amending Bldg Codes & Adopting by Reference Moved by Nlayor Pro=rein Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to I" Rdg Approve I waive 1Lrllier reading and introduce proposed ordinance and set a Public Hearing for November 15, 2010. PUBLIC. HEARING -EXPENDITURE PLAN —STATE AWARDED GRANT FUNDS I'll Ill I.Irg COPS The Mayor Declared the Public I learing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of I Irg open notice of said I learing published in the San Gabriel Valley'I'ribuue on October 18, 2010. Testimony was soliciled, but none was received. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, secauled by Testimony Councilmember Can ilio and unanimously carried to close the Ilea] ing. I'Ifg closed Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember flanks to approve the proposed StaleCilizen's ' expenditure plan and purchases from funds to be received from the Stale Citizens' Option for Public Safely Option for (COPS) Program. The anticipated funding from This program is $100,000. The proposed expenditure plan Public Safety was detailed in report and includes $79,946 in carryover funds from F/Y 09/10. Approved PUBLIC HEARING — TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS 13Y Pub 1-Irg 1'HR CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY POR AZUSA PACIPIC UNIVERSITY, A Issuanceof CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF THE Bonds VROJEC'T, SUCH ADOPTION IS SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSES OF SATISFYING THE TETRA REOUIREMENTS OF TF -FRA. The Mayor declared the I learing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of said Ilrg Open learing published in Ilse San Gabriel Valley "Tribune on Oclobef 11, 2010. Testimony was solicited, bill none was received. Moved by Councilmember hanks, seconded by Mayor "Testimony Pro=Tem Gonzales and unanimously carrier) to close the hearing. I hg Closed Nlayor I'ro=Tem Gonzales offered a Resolution enlilled. A RESOLUTION OFTI I IE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, Res. 10-C80 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION CII A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS Joint Exercise AGREEMENT' RELA'T'ING TO "THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY AND OfPwrs,Agmt APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS REVENUE BONDS (AZUSA PACIFIC UNIV171ZSIFY CM FA and PROJECT), SERIES 2010, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN BO -1-11 NIXED RATE AND VARIABLE APU ' RATE FROM AND AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUN'f NOT 10 EXCEED $180,000,000, FOR T'EFRA THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING AND REFUNDING BONDS PREVIOUSLY ISSUED TO FINANCE CF-R'TAIN FACILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY, AND CERTAIN O TITER MATTERS RELATING THERETO. I'lie resolution approves the issuance of the Bonds by the CMFA for the benefit of Azusa Pacific Rcsolulion University, a Calilbruia uouprolit corporation, to provide for the financing of Ute Project, such adoption is 1n1im-maliou solely fix the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TETRA, the Code and the Calilixnia Government Code Section 6500 (and following). The resolution will further authorize the Mayor, Cily Manager or designee thereof to execute Ithe Joint Exercise of Powers Agrccmenl with the California Municipal Finance Authority (CM FA). Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks to waive fmi'her reading and adopl. Resolution passed and adopled by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMI"NIBERS: GONZAL.ES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, MANTES, ROCITA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: C'OUNCILMEMBERS: NONE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9.0 MILLION Issuance Of AGGREGATE• PRINCIPAL AMOUNT CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. Bonds 2002-1 (SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2010), APPROVING'THE EXECUTION AND Community DELIVERY OF A FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, ESCROW AGREEMENT, A BOND PURCHASE Facilities AGREEMENT', AND THE PREPARATION OF AN OFFICIAL, STATEMENT AND OTHER District. MA'lTI',RS R]iLA'I Rll "f11ERl fO. Mountain Cove Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CII'Y COUNCIL 017 TI IF CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE Res. W -C85 ISSUANCE OI' SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS I.OR CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY Issuance FACILITIES DISTRICTNO. 2002-1 IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNTNOT" J'O EXCEED O£Special'I'ax $9,000,000 AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMEN'T'S AND TAILING CERTAIN OTHER Refunding ACTIONS IN CONNECTION TIIEREWI 11 Bonds 11/01/10 PA(:F,'TIIItE'E Staff and the Finance Team were directed to pursue the refinancing of Ibe Communily Facililies District Direcliou to 2002-1 Special Tax Bonds (Mountain Cove) and to initiate the sale of the bonds once homeowner savings Staff and Financ are no less than 9% per year. Team Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and aclopled by the following vole of the Council: AYES: COUNCILN4EM13ERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, IAACIAS, I IANKS, ROCIIA NOES: COUNCILMEMBLRS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE tThe CONSENT CALENDAIt consisting of Items D-1 through D-1 I was approved by motion of Mayor Consent Calends I'ro-tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried. Approved I. The minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 2010, and (lie special meeting of Octobcr 11 2010, were approved as written. 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: V. Benavidez, Apprentice Line Mechanic. Separation: J. Szabo, Water Pioduction Operator 111, I. The City TIcasurei's Report as of September 30, 2010 was received and filed. Min ap1ml lilt Action Item •Treas Itpl 4. The contract for Slauson Park Picnic Shelter Improvements (CDBG NO. 6111332-10) was awarded Slairson Pk to Creative Contractors Corporation in the amount of $51,075. Improvements 5. Approval was given to accept Surety Bonds and Subdivision Agreements from Lee i tomes to Surely Bonds replace Bonds and Agreements posted by Fieldslone Communities, Inc. for Tracts No. 54057-08 & Subdivision (Greenbrier), 54057-14 (Heritage Oaks) and 64417-01 (Arborview) as substitute developer for the Agreements completion of Heeded Public and Private improvements for these three subdivisions. ]'lie City Council Through (his action released (he bonds and agreements posted by Fieldstone Communities, Inc. 6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Iles. 10-C81 CALLING 17012 TIIE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE IIELD ON Holding of Elec TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 201 I, FOIL 7 1117 ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS. 3/8/11 A RESOLUTION OF 711E CITY COUNCIL OF 711E CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 10-C82 REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 017 LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER Requesting Co SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL Svs 3/8/11 MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO 13E HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 201 1. Election 7. Notice of Completion for the Sierra Madre Avenue Concie(e lmprovenrents l'rojec(— $24,991.00 — NOC Sierra Grigolla & Sons, Azusa, CA 91702, was approved and staff was authorized to file with Los Madre Concrete Angeles Counly Clerk. Imp Project 8. The class specification revisions and salary range adjustment for Police Conununica(ious Supervisor Specs Revise PI I were adopted as reconuneuded by the Personnel Board. ConrSupl 9. The revised class specifica(ions for Assistant City Librarian were adopted as recommended by (lie Specs Revise Personnel Board. Asst Librarian 10. A RESOLUTION OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION OF CALIFORNIA RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, INC., A 501C3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS BASED IN AZUSA, TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FROM THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SA17E NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002, THE WATER, SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL, AND BEACH PROTECTION ACTION OF 2002, AND THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROP 84) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF 711E AZUSA GEOLOGY PARK PROJECT. The grant is to be used for the design and conslniction of a geology interpretive park. 11. The lollop=ing resolution was adopted and entitled: Res. 10-C83 California Resource Connections To Accept Gran Funds on Behal of (lie City A RESOLUTION Oh'rl IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 10-C84 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME Warrants ARF, TO BE. PAID. 11/01/10 PAGE FOUR HE' CITY COUNCIL RECESSED ANll TIIE IIEDI'sVEL01'P11%N'I' AGSN'CY CONVENED AT Cncl Recess 8:29 P.M. THE ItBl)]sl'1?I,OPIIIEN'I' AGENCY ADJOURNED AT 8:30 P.M. AND THE AZUSA CRA Cool PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 8:30 P.M. '1'IIE CITY COUNCIL APPA Convene RI CONVENEll AT 8:31 P.M. Cnel Rcnd Councilmember I Junks offered an Ordinance enlilled: AN ORDINANCE, OF THE CITY COUNCIL OI''fIIE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING AND APPROVING AN ANIENDMENI'TO TIIE STA'T'UTORY DEVELOPMBN'f AGREEMEN'I' AND 1 OWNER PAR'T'ICIPATION AGREEMENl' RI (WEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA, THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AN JAR UNIVERSITY COMMONS, LI -C, GOVERNING CERTAIN RFAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ALOSTA AVLNUE AND CITRUS AVENUE IN AZUSA CALIFORNIA RELATING TO THE CITRUS CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER. Moved by Councilmcmber hanks, seconded by Coancilmef lki- Carrillo to waive furlhef reading and adopt Ordinance was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALP.S, CARRILLO, MACIAS, BANKS, ROCIIA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIREC'T'ORS: NONE It was consensus of Councihnembers to adjourn. FIAIE OF ADJOURNPIEN'F: 8:31 P.M. J'] CLERK ' NEXTRESCILUI'ION NCI. 20111-C86 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2010-07. 11/01/10 PAGE FIVPs Ord No. 10-06 Adopting and Approving Amcudmenl OPA Citrus Crossings Adjourn