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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 7, 2011 - CCCITY OF AZUSA I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7,2011— 6:30P.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 Session The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:33 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/labor Agency Negotiators: Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier and Negotiators City Manager Delach Organizations SEIU and APMA 2. 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 a. BLOCK 36 Block 36 Address: 100 E. Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702 614-640 N. Azusa Ave, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency Address: 152 E. Foothill Blvd, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Bank of American & City of Azusa/City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency b. DOWNTOWN NORTH A2 & A3 Site Downtown Addresses: North A2 & A3 858 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 832 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 826 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 812 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 830 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 801 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 810 N. Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 803 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 805 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 809 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 813 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA Negotiating Parties: City/Azusa Redevelopment Agency/Lewis Retail Centers c. ENTERPRISE PROPERTY Enterprise Address: 229 S. Azusa Avenue (APN 8614-014-056, 057 and 058) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Negotiating Parties: City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency 'UBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code See. 54957) Pub Emp Title: City Manager Evaluation The City Council reconvened at 7:39 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable Reconvened action taken in Closed Session. No Reports Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Flag Salute was led by Alissa Zamora and Zachary Sandoval, Call to Order Great Granddaughter and Great Grandson of Dolores "Lolita" Romero, lifelong resident who recently Flag Salute passed away. Invocation was given by Pastor Wayne Leamons of Bread of Life Church ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Invocation GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, Roll Call City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public Works Haes, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Director of Economic and Community 'Development McNamara, Director of Utilities Morrow, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Also Present Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council and expressed his opinion regarding the Special Election recently held, his frustration regarding voter turnout, a proposed new library, and a building for educators. M. Lee Comments Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed Council expressing her opinion regarding the recently held Special Municipal Election, a proposed new library, and a building for the educators. S. Mills Comments Mrs. Mercedes Castro, President of Canyon City Alliance, addressed Council expressing her opinion regarding the outcome of the recently held Special Municipal Election and thanked the City Council for M. Castro their leadership in their vote in favor of Vulcan Mining Development Agreement voted upon at the Comments Election; she also thanked Liz Ramirez for all her work. Mr. ]an Scott addressed Council expressing his concern regarding the passing of Measure A and the misinformation that was distributed. He wondered if the things that were promised will come to pass and I.Scott urged Council to work on a detailed schedule with Vulcan with milestone dates. Comments Ms. Peg Casey, Project Manager for Vulcan Materials, Azusa Rock Project, addressed Council stating that they have been working with Council and community to develop a better plan for Azusa Rock to P. Casey provide long lasting environmental and financial benefits for the community while meeting the business Comments objectives of their company. She talked about the positive outcome of the election, about the positive impact to the community, and about Vulcan and its continued commitment to the City. 'Susan Elliott, Meg Savella, Belinda De Torres, Marji Aveson, Arthur Eddy, Rosanna Shinall, and Peggy Martinez representing Teachers and Azusa Educators Association, addressed Council regarding the denial Speakers re: of application to purchase a building in the Azusa Downtown area due to zoning restrictions. They urged Azusa Council to reconsider the request and talked about the benefits they would bring to the area. Educators Association Mr. Edwin Carmona-Cruz, ASB President of Azusa High School addressed Council and requested funds for the Azusa High School Tennis Team uniforms. E. Cruz Comments City Attorney responded to question regarding arguments/rebuttals in the Sample Ballots stating that they are viewpoints by the authors and not binding by the City. City Clerk responded to question regarding Responses Precinct Officer Training stating that they received two hours of Training for the election. City Attorney To questions advised that she would meet with applicants regarding the purchase of a building in the downtown area, Pub the uses of the area, discretion of staff, appeal period, and call up or appeal. City Manager was directed to Participation allocate $200 each to the AHS Tennis Team and GHS Swim Team, as sponsorship funds. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates City Manager Delach addressed Council distributing a legislative action alert from the League of California Cities urging cities to call their local legislatures, Senator Ed Hernandez and Assemblyman City Mgr Roger Hernandez, to talk about the benefits of Redevelopment. He then talked about the many benefits Comments re: Redevelopment has provided for the City of Azusa. Redevelopment City Manager Delach requested an item of subsequent need be added to the agenda as item B-3, the Gladstone swim team use of the city pool. He noted that the item came to the City after the posting of the City Mgr agenda, that the Gladstone pool has been shut down and the students involved in the program could miss Item of Sub several weeks of practice which will affect their competition. Sequent need Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to add an item of subsequent need, request of Gladstone High Swim Team to use the City Pool. Add item to Agenda Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to approve request for Certificates of Recognition to honor District 6 Official Visit of State Commander Cert to VFW Denis Wells and State President Judy Jones of the VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. District 6 Officials 02/07/11 PAGE TWO Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to Cert to Azusa approve request for Certificates of Appreciation for all Azusa schools and drivers who participated in the Schools Food 13th Annual Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and City sponsored Food Drive. Drive Councilmember Macias requested that the southern gateway monument of the Maiden Lady be restored Macias So as it is faded; he requested staff to look into the feasibility of utilizing tile in the restoration. City Gateway Manager Delach responded stating that staff is in the process of repairing the monument. Monument Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales announced the 51h Annual Casino Night to be held on Friday, February 18'h at the Azusa Woman's Club to support the youth of Azusa, call Parks and Recreation if you have any Gonzales questions. He talked about the voter turn out and the need for it to be stronger; he asked all to get to know Comments the candidates. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Murray Hirota. Councilmember Macias expressed his condolences to Mickey Hirota on the passing of her husband City Manager Delach, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs and Jackie LaTrell of Gladstone Use of pool Macias High School presented item regarding use of the pool by Gladstone Team noting that it is now being Gladstone Day. leased by Azusa Pacific University. They requested that staff be authorized to coordinate a sublease or a Swim Team Carrillo joint lease agreement to make sure they address liabilities. Question and answer session ensued between Comments Councilmember Hanks expressed his appreciation and thanks to the City Clerk's office for the dedication, Councilmembers and staff. sincerity, conscientious and very good public servants in running the election. 'Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to Staff authorized Murray Hirota. He thanked the AUSD for the Parent University to help families. He read a letter into direct staff to allow the sub lease to occur between Azusa Unified School District and Azusa Pacific record from Silvana Calvasos regarding the Poverty Summit and vouchers for the homeless program for University or a joint lease between the Azusa Unified School District and the City. To coordinate 'kids Homeless Program. He asked Code Enforcement to close down any unlicensed vendors who sell on Use of Pool Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales announced the 51h Annual Casino Night to be held on Friday, February 18'h at the Azusa Woman's Club to support the youth of Azusa, call Parks and Recreation if you have any Gonzales questions. He talked about the voter turn out and the need for it to be stronger; he asked all to get to know Comments the candidates. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Murray Hirota. Councilmember Macias expressed his condolences to Mickey Hirota on the passing of her husband Murray Hirota. He then asked Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales if he would like to join him in a Voter Macias Registration Drive, with the help of Southwest Voter Registration. He wished all a Happy Valentines Comments Day. Councilmember Carrillo talked about his attendance at the Miss Azusa Pageant stating that the contestants Carrillo put much work into the process and they are all winners and congratulated all involved. Comments Councilmember Hanks expressed his appreciation and thanks to the City Clerk's office for the dedication, Hanks sincerity, conscientious and very good public servants in running the election. Comments Mayor Rocha stated that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Dolores `Lotita' Romero and Rocha Murray Hirota. He thanked the AUSD for the Parent University to help families. He read a letter into Comments record from Silvana Calvasos regarding the Poverty Summit and vouchers for the homeless program for who attend Azusa Unified School District. He asked that Council consider adding funds to the 'kids Homeless Program. He asked Code Enforcement to close down any unlicensed vendors who sell on corners. He also asked that a crosswalk on Fondale and Cerritos be moved forty feet to the north under the street light. He announced Be a Walker at Zacatecas Park on Saturday, February 12`h at 9:30 a.m. He announced a series of workshops Azusa Cares Health Seminars, Assemblyman Roger Hernandez and himself, on the following subjects: Neurological Diseases, Diabetes, Mental Health Issues, Dental Hygiene, Hypertension, and a Health Fair. He asked all to pray for the Soldiers and especially for employment when they return home. Sched Items SCHEDULED ITEMS Pub Hrg Crown PUBLIC HEARING — on application from Francisco Jara Meza and Elva M. Villegas, DBA "A Crown Yellow Cab Yellow Cab" to operate Taxicabs in the City of Azusa. Revenue Supervisor Cawte and Chief of Police Garcia responded to questions posed regarding Rev Supv &COP resp dispatching area, levels of saturation of taxicabs, review of applications, number of vehicles that will be driven in town, staging locations, renewal process, and any problems that exist, which are complaint questions driven. Hrg Open The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 27, 2011. F. Meza Mr. Francisco Jam Meza addressed the Hearing stating that his taxicabs are safe, he has an office in the Comments City of West Covina with a parking lot, and he will give good service and keep clean cabs. V. Martinez 'Mr. Victor Martinez of Fast Express Taxi, addressed the Hearing via an interpreter, stated that the subject Comments Taxi Company has been in operation for quite a while and is just now obtaining a permit. He asked if this was the process, and he displayed pictures of alleged unlicensed cabs in the City of Azusa. Hrg Closed Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. After additional questions, Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: Res. 11-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE Auth issue ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE OPERATION OF A Cert of Con TAXICAB SERVICE TO FRANCISCO JARA MEZA AND ELVA M. VILLEGAS, DBA "A CROWN A Crown YELLOW CAB". Yellow Cab 02/07/11 PAGE THREE Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PUBLIC HEARING — on application from Julian Cardenas, DBA "Yellow Cab Co. of San Gabriel Pub Hrg Valley" to operate Taxicabs in the City of Azusa. Yellow Cab SG Valley Revenue Supervisor Cawte addressed the Hearing stating that the company operates out of Hacienda Rev Supv 'Heights and has five cabs. Chief of Police Garcia responded to question posed regarding inspection of COP Comments cabs, stating that they have to meet requirements of their insurance and not inspected by the City. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of Hrg Open notice of said hearing published in the Azusa Herald on January 27, 2011 Ms. Helen Garcia addressed the Hearing stating that their cabs do have inspections every Monday, have H. Garcia random drug testing and background inspections of drivers. They stated that they provide service to Comments Government Agencies i.e. Access Medicare, Medicare, and Pomona Regional Services. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to Hrg Clsd close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR THE OPERATION OF A TAXICAB SERVICE TO JULLIAN CARDENAS, DBA "YELLOW CAB CO. OF SAN GABRIEL VALLEY". Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA 'NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Res. 11-C6 Auth issue Cert of Convenience Yellow Cab Co. SG Valley ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ICE CREAM VEHICLE Prop Ord Regs VENDORS. lee Cream Vdrs City Manager Delach advised that this new ordinance will limit what ice cream vendors can sell and addresses the issue of sales adjacent to schools within 500 feet. He responded to questions regarding hours of operation and complaints. Councilmember Hanks asked that the hours of operation adjacent to schools be relaxed and City Manager Delach advised that Sec. 62-401 (c ) Prohibited Locations, be amended to read: No ice cream truck shall make any sales within 500 feet of any public or private school from 11: 00 a. m. and 4: 00 p. m., Monday through Friday ". Councilmember Hanks offered an Ordinance, as amended, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE X TO CHAPTER 62 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE REGULATION OF ICE CREAM VEHICLE VENDORS. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to introduce the proposed ordinance that regulates the operation of Ice Cream Vehicle Vendors within the City of Azusa on public and private roads. ' City Clerk Mendoza presented the Results of the January 25, 2011, Special Municipal Election and stated that the percentage of voter turnout was 19.6 after the canvass was completed. City Manager Delach noted that there are an increasing number of permanent Vote By Mail voters. City Mgr Comments And Discussion S' Rdg Ord Regulation Of Ice Cream Vehicle Vendors City Clerk Presented Results Councilmember Hanks congratulated City Staff for their professionalism and hard work in putting Hanks together the Vulcan Project. He stated that the results of the Election validated their work. Comments Councilmember Macias echoed Councilmember Hanks comments and asked that the City now move forward. 02/7/11 PAGE FOUR Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Macias to waive further reading and adopt the resolution. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROC14A NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Res. 11-C7 Reciting the Fact of the Special Election 1/25/11 The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-14 was approved by motion of Consent Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, and unanimously carried with the Calendar exception of item D-11 which was considered under the Special Call Items portion of the Agenda. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 2011, were approved as written. Mayor Rocha Min appvd abstained from the minutes as he was absent from that meeting. Rocha Abstn 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. HR Action Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Items Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: M. Bauer, and P. Adame. Treas Rpt 3. The City Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 2010, was received and filed. 4. Approval was given for a License Agreement between Gorby & Dashew Foothill Vista and the City Lic Agmt of Azusa for a Bookmobile stop at the Foothill Vista 55+ Community. Bookmobile Stp 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING HAZARDOUS Res. 11-C8 BRUSH, DRY GRASS, WEEDS, COMBUSTIBLE GROWTH OR FLAMMABLE VEGETATION, TO Setting Weed INDLUDE ORNAMENTAL VEGETATION, IN THE CITY OF AZUSA A SEASONAL AND AbatementHrg RECURRING NUISANCE, AND SETTING THE DATE AND TIME OF FEBRUARY 22, 2011, AT 2/22/11 7:30 PM., AS THE DATE AND TIME TO CONDUCT A PROTEST HEARING FOR AFFECTED PROPERTY OWNERS BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL. '6. Approval was given for an Off -Campus Federal Work -Study Program Agreement for the Community Agmt w/APU Scholars Program at the Azusa City Library and the City Manager was authorized to execute agreement Off -Campus between the City of Azusa and Azusa Pacific University. Fed Wk Study 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING ITS Res. 11-C9 ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT FROM THE AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY TO Grant of Esmt THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AND THE MAINTENANCE THEREOF ON From APU Sig UNIVERSITY DRIVE AT CITRUS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF AZUSA. Maint & Equip 8. Approval was given to award a contract to Republic ITS to perform traffic signal maintenance and Republic ITS equipment services. Trffc Sig Maint 9. Approval was given to award a contract to Segura Associates, Inc. for professional landscape Segura Assoc. architectural/design services in an amount not to exceed $71,530. Landscape dsgn 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ZUSA AMENDING RESOLUTION 00- Res. 11 -CIO C140 WHICH SETS FORTH COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF NON -CLASSIFIED Comp & Bene EMPLOYEES AND ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. PT Employees IL SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call Item ?. Approval was given to accept the improvements required for Tract No. 54057-02, Garnet Hill as complete, Accept Imp take the streets, water, sewer and storm drain systems into the City maintained systems, exonerate the Garnet Hill bonds, accept the monumentation of the Tract as complete, and release the monument bond. Release Monu ' The agreements for legal and financial advisory services and the Landowner Deposit Agreement to provide funding for these services in order to begin the process of amending the rate and method of Amend Rate & apportioning special taxes for CFD 2005-1 (Rosedale) as requested by the landowner were approved. Method of Apportionment 14. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: CFD Rosedale A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO Res. 11 -CI 1 BE PAID. Warrants 02/07/11 PAGE FIVE SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Award of Contract — City Hall L.E.D. Retrofit. Councilmember Macias addressed this item requesting Macias that staff look into the feasibility of upgrading the Marquee in front of City Hall to include color. City Marquee Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried to award a contract for City Hall L.E.D. Retrofit to Advantage Project Builders of Azusa in the amount of City Hall L.E.D. $17,230 for the installation of the L.E.D. light fixtures. Retrofit Approved Advantage Project Bldrs THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT Cncl Recess '9:38 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC Cncl Rcnd FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 9:46 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:47 P.M. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Dolores "Lolita" Romero and Murray D. Adjourn in Hirota. Memory of D. Romero And M. Hirota TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:48 P.M. 'NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-C12 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-02. 02/07/11 PAGE SIX