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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 22, 2011 - CCCITY OF AZUSA I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2011— 7:30P.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. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Flag Salute was led by Daniel John and Yvette Dominguez, Call to Order grandchildren of the late John Sonny Dominguez. Invocation was given by Reverend Le Roy of the First Assembly of God Church ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present 'City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Garcia, Director of Public Works Haes, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara, Director of Utilities Morrow, Library Director Johnson, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Pub Part PUBLIC PARTICIPATION A. Morales Comments Mr. Art Morales addressed Council and audience welcoming all to the meeting stressing the importance of it. He also urged all to vote in the General Municipal Election to be held on March 8, 2011, expressing his choices for Council. He also talked about the Gold Line coming to Azusa. M. Ramirez Comments Ms. Margarita Ramirez of Azusa Pacific University addressed Council announcing the upcoming Research Conference to be held on March 2, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. at Azusa Pacific University West R. MacDonald Campus. Comments Mr. Rick Mac Donald addressed Council detailing his history in Azusa and praised Councilmembers for M. Castro successful projects throughout the City. He talked about his choices for Council in the upcoming Comments election. J. Vogel Ms. Mercedes Castro addressed Council urging all to vote in the March 8" election voicing her choice for Comments Council. G. Becerril Ms. Jeri Vogel addressed Council and talked about the contents of a sample ballot and her doubt about the Comments 'truthfulness of it. J. Wallace Mr. Gilbert Becerril, Chairman of the Poverty Summit addressed Council providing statistics regarding Comments the program and urged the City to contribute funds to it. Mr. Josh Wallace addressed Council providing information on his recent Eagle Scout Project and thanked Ltr J. Rosales all for their donations. He announced the Azusa High School Band Pageantry and invited all to attend the Comments fund raiser Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction on March 5, 2011. City Clerk Mendoza read a letter into the record from Mr. Jorge Rosales who addressed items C-3, Repayment of Outstanding Indebtedness Owed to the City by the Azusa Redevelopment Agency and E-1 Loan Agreement and Budget Amendment for Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund Payment, expressing his concern regarding both items. Rpts, Updates City Manager Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF City Manager Delach responded to comments made during public participation regarding a potential new Library pointing out that the development agreement and revenues from the mining were one of three sources that were to be used and planned in the potential construction of a new Library, the other two C. Olsen were Redevelopment Tax Increment and additional economic development projects; he detailed how Comments mining revenues would not be enough funding to construct a new Library. 'Mr. Charles D. Olsen, Citrus College Student Veterans Ambassador addressed Council detailing the Proc D. Battles programs geared specifically towards Veterans offered at the college. For additional information please Eagle Scout call (626) 857-4175. J. Heisner Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to Comments approve request for proclamation for Daniel Battles for attaining Eagle Scout status. Sponsorship Fire Fighter Jack Heisner addressed Council and introduced members of Explore Post 16, and expressed Explorer Post his appreciation for donations to the Post. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to Sched Items approve a $5,000 donation to the Explorer Post 16 of Fire Station 32. Weed Abmt SCHEDULED ITEMS C. McNamara Comments LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT WEED ABATEMENT PROTEST HEARING. Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara addressed the informal Public Hearing stating that this is to allow the property owners to object to the brush and clearance notice that they received, testimony should be received, adoption of the order to abate should be considered, all Abatement affected property owners have been contacted and costs associated with the weed abatement are placed on Order appvd property tax rolls. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Homeless Pgrm Pro -Tem Gonzales and carried by roll call to approve the motion and abatement order directing abatement of the nuisance by removing all weeds and rubbish from the affected improved parcels. CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET APPROPRIATION FOR HOMELESS VOUCHER PROGRAM. Lengthy discussion between Councilmembers and staff regarding the Homeless Voucher Program which included consideration of addressing the item at budget time, account the funds would be taken from, the urgency of the funding, who processes the requests for funding, etc. It was then moved by Repayment Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to approve a Outstanding one time allotment of $5,000 for the Homeless Voucher Program. Debt CRA REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY BY THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY City Manager Delach and Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier presented the item and detailed the issue noting that in response to the Governor's proposed budget and the recommended elimination of Redevelopment Agencies statewide, they are requesting repayment of loans to the Agency. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding the matter. Res. 11-C12 Calling Loan Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: 229 S. Azusa A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN AGENCY LOAN AND REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY. (229 S. Azusa Avenue) Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks 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, ROC1 A NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Res. II -C13 Calling Loan Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: Downtown North A-2 & A- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING 3 Sites AN AGENCY LOAN AND REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY. (Downtown North (A-2 & A-3 sites)). 02/22/11 PAGE TWO Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks 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 Res. II -C14 ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Calling Loan NEC Azusa Councilmember Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: '& Arrow A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN AGENCY LOAN AND REQUIRING IMMEDIATE REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY. (NEC Azusa Avenue & Arrow Highway). Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks 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 Rpts, Updates NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Gonzales Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF (continued) Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales congratulated and thanked Councilmember Macias for co-chairing the successful Casino Night held at the Woman's Club on Friday, February 18th and thanked Councilmember Macias Com. Carrillo for his support. The proceeds will go towards both American and National Little Leagues. He asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Billy Avalos and Ray Chivara Jr. Carrillo Comments Councilmember Macias expressed his appreciation for being a part of the Casino Night fund raiser. Councilmember Carrillo congratulated all involved in the Casino Night fund raiser. He talked about Rocha Police Retirement Dinner he attended over the week end and recognized those who retired as follows: Comments Mark Walters, John Fischer, Alan Foley, Jerry Arnold, Tom Montegue and Melissa Powell. 'Mayor Rocha stated that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Sonny Dominguez, Billy Avalos and Raymond Chivara Jr. He announced that on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 8 a.m. there will be a tree planting event at Gladstone High School, at 10 a.m. is Opening Day Ceremonies at American Little Consent League, at 6 p.m. there will be a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser at Azusa High School for the Band. Calendar Min appvd The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-6 was approved by motion of Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, and unanimously carried. HR Action 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 2011 and special meeting of January 31, 2011, Items were approved as written. 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. Purchase Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Copper Cable Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: E. Vasquez and J. Picazo. Primary CC 3. Formal sealed bid process was waived and approval was given for the issuance of a Purchase Order to NOC Target HD Supply of Santa Fe Springs, CA, in an amount not to exceed $111,562 for the purchase of 2,450 Intersect circuit feet of 500 MCM Primary Copper Cable. Improvements 4. Notice of Completion for the following project was approved and staff was authorized to file the Res. I 1-C15 Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Clerk: Target Intersections Improvements Project Supporting No. 6611OG — $366,392.27 — CT&F Incorporated, Bell Gardens, CA 90201. State 57 & 60 Mixed Flow 5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA SUPPORTING THE Interchange STATE ROUTE 57/STATE ROUTE 60 MIXED FLOW INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS AS Improvement IDENTIFIED IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METRO 2008 LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN AND IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS 2008 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN. Res. 1 1-C 16 Warrants 6. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Spec Call CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO None BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Convene jointly None. w/CRA 02/22/11 PAGE THREE Joint Item THE CITY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 8:49 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: Loan Agmt Bdgt Amend JOINT CITY AND AGENCY ITEM SERAF LOAN AGREEMENT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL REVENUE AUGMENTATION FUND (SERAF) PAYMENT. 'Executive Director/City Manager Delach presented the item noting that the Redevelopment Agency is obligated to pay $512,545 to Los Angeles County for deposit into the Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF), to help address the state budget shortfall in 2009. Discussion was held between Directors/Council and staff regarding the Fiscal Impact and other issues regarding the matter. Res. 11-R6 Requesting Director Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: Loan (Agency) A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA REQUESTING A LOAN FROM THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED AND RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Directors: AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE Res. 1 1-C 17 Authorizing Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: Loan (City) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING LOANS FOR PURPOSES OF THE MERGED AND RANCH CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS. 'Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo 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 Res. II -C18 ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Appropriation Amendment Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: (City) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/11 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo 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-R7 Appropriation Amendment Director Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: (Agency) A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING 'APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/11 PURSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Directors: Cncl Recess AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA Cnel Rcnd NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT 8:56 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AND THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:57 P.M. Ord/Spec Resos Regs Ice Cream Vendors 02/22/11 PAGE FOUR ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF ICE CREAM VEHICLE Ord.]] -02 VENDORS. Ice Cream Vendor Councilmember Hanks offered an Ordinance entitled: Regulations 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 to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA Adjourn in NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Memory of ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE S. Dominguez, B. Avalos, R. Chivara, Jr. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Sonny Dominguez, Billy Avalos and Raymond Chivara Jr. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:58 P.M. ' CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-C19 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-03. 02/22/11 PAGE FIVE