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' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 7,2011 — 6:33P.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 Sess
Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council regarding the NEC Azusa/Arrow Site stating that he hopes the owners M. Lee
of NEC Azusa/Arrow Site receive a fair deal.
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess to CS
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Conf w/Labor
Agency Negotiators: Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier and Negotiator
City Manager Delach
Organizations SEIU and APMA
2, REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Real Prop
Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Negotiations
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
a. NEC AZUSA/ARROW SITE NEC Azusa
Address: 17511 E. Arrow Hwy, Azusa, CA 91702 Arrow Site
Negotiator: Fowler Family Trust
Address: 17525 E. Arrow Hwy
Negotiating Parties: City of Azusa and City of Azusa Redevelopment Agency
b. DAY LABORER SITE Day Laborer
Address: APN#8615-007-017 Site
Negotiator: Waste Management
The City Council reconvened at 7:34 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable Rend Clsd Sess
action taken in Closed Session. No Rpts
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order.
Ms. Annette Campos led in the Flag Salute and Invocation was given by Councilmember Hanks.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS,
HANKS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Chief of Police
Garcia, Director of Public Works Haes, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer
Kreimeier, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Library Director Johnson,
Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Chavez, Public
Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara,
Director of Utilities Morrow, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Call to Order
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
Rpts, Updates
REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF
Macias
Councilmember Macias advised that Ms. Leslie Dierking would be unable to receive proclamation for her Comments
services on the Personnel Board at this meeting but would be able to receive it on March 21" regular Proc Dierking
Council Meeting.
Rocha Request
Mayor Rocha requested that an item be placed on a future agenda entitled discussion regarding issuance Item
of proclamations to commissioners who are no longer serving.
Convalescent
Mr. Dennis Chapetta and Ms. Mary McKendrick of Athens 'Services presented a check in the amount of Aid Soc Check
$2500 to Jesse Avila of the Convalescent Aid Society.
Checks to
Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, Councilmember Macias, and Councilmember Carrillo presented checks in the Little Leagues
amount of $500 to Azusa National Little League, Azusa American Little League and Azusa Jr. All
American Raiders Foothill.
Pub Part
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
M. Lee
Mr. Mike Lee wished all candidates running in the March 8, 2011 election good luck and urged all to Comments
vote. He asked all to pray for our soldiers.
J. Vogel
Ms. Jeri Vogel addressed Council expressing her opinion regarding the city's donation of money to the Comments
food bank and stressed the importance of giving to homeless.
S. Mills
Ms. Stephanie Mills expressed her opinion regarding her winnings at the Casino Night fundraiser. Comments
Discussion was held regarding comments made by Ms. Mills, and City Attorney Carvalho advised that
there are rules of order and comments are not relevant to City business. Mayor Rocha asked Ms. Mills
not to talk about this matter.
P. Naccachian
Mr. Paul Naccachian addressed Council and audience urging all to vote noting that he is a candidate for Comments
City Council for the March 8th election. He provided background information regarding his qualifications
for Council.
J. Rosales
Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council and audience announcing that he is a candidate for City Council for Comments
the March 8'h election, endorsed by Mayor Rocha, and reminded all to vote.
M. Payne
Ms. Madelyn Payne addressed Council and audience announcing that she too is a candidate for City Comments
Council for the March 8`h election urging all to vote.
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I. Nakasato
Ms. Iso Nakasato, Field Representative for Assemblyman Roger Hernandez announced that they will be
Field Rep
preparing free taxes for those who made $49,000 or less last year on Thursday, March 10`h at the City of
R. Hernandez
La Puente from 8 a.m. — 2:00 p.m., call (626) 960-4457 for appointment. She also announced an Inter-
Anncmts
active Budget Town Hall Meeting at the Azusa Senior Center on Saturday, March 13`h from 10:00 a.m. —
12 noon.
Art Morales
Comments
Mr. Art Morales addressed Council and wished good luck to all the candidates, wished happy birthday to
friends, expressed his choice for City Council, stated Council is doing well, and that he is praying for the
Mayor and his family.
Rpts, Updates
REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF (Continued).
City Mgr corn
City Manager Delach noted clerical errors on items E-1, E-2 and E-3, i.e. dates and numerical items.
Request Proc
Donate Life
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to
approve request for proclamation for National Donate Life Month.
Gonzales
Comments
Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales expressed his apologies to Councilmember Macias for the comments made
during public participation. He talked about the rumors being circulated about the Council; City Manager
Delach responded stating that Council was 100% responsible for the Target Project and quelled other
unsubstantiated items.
Carrillo
Comments
Councilmember Carrillo urged all to reiterate its vote in support of Proposition 22 by going to the website
myvotecountsca.org.
Hanks
Comments
Councilmember Hanks echoed Councilmember Carrillo thoughts, and said hello to students of Rooms 14
and 6 at Lee Elementary School
Macias
Comments
Councilmember Macias expressed his frustration regarding comments made during public participation.
He talked about his attendance at the American Little League Opening Day, and the Azusa High School
Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. He stated he was glad to see the Farmer's Market opening in Azusa.
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Mayor Rocha announced the Be A Walker Program on Saturday at Northside Park, the California Budget
Presentation at the Senior Center, Opening Day Ceremony at National Little League, and a Workshop at
the Library Auditorium on Ataxia Disease. He asked to keep all Servicemen and Servicewomen in
prayer. He commented on the item discussed under Public Participation.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH FAMILY FESTIVAL PRODUCTIONS INCORPORATED
(FFPD TO PRODUCE A FARMER'S MARKET ON BLOCK 36.
Director of Public Works Haes presented the subject item stating that the Farmer's Market will be held on
Block 36 on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from April 2, 2011 through September 24, 2011. He
responded to questions posed regarding location, alternative location if they find a suitable project for the
site, termination clause, and options if there were concerns with the Farmer's Market. City Manager
Delach suggested that the item be brought back at the second meeting in September to discuss any
possible issues; he reminded all that Block 36 was a temporary location and if it is successful an alternate
site would be found for the Farmer's Market.
Rocha
Comments
Sched Items
Farmer's Mkt
Block 36
Agmt w/Family
Festival
Productions Inc.
Mr. David Gayman, President of Family Festival Productions, Inc. addressed Council stating that many D. Gayman
questions regarding services could be answered at www.familyfestivalproductions.net. Comments
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales and unanimously carried to Agmt w/FFPI
authorize the Mayor to sign an Agreement with FFPI to produce a weekly Farmer's Market on Block 36. Appvd
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-9 was approved by motion of Consent
Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried with the Calendar
exception of item D-2 which was discussed under Special Call portion of the Agenda.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 2011 and special meeting of February 22, 2011, Min appvd
were approved as written.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM.
The City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2011 was received and filed.
Spec Call
Treas Rpt
4. Staff was authorized to solicit bids for the 2010-2011 Capital Improvement Project, purchase and Light Fixtures
liursuant
nstallation of (22) LED light fixtures in the interior of the Aquatic Center's (3) pools. (CIP441011 E). Aquatic Center
to the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 3.3, the revised class specifications for Class Specs
Engineering Associate were adopted. Engr Assoc.
i. Pursuant to City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 3.3, the new classification of Property, New Class Spec
Evidence, and Crime Scene Technician (PE&CST) in the Police Department, and the corresponding Crime Scene
salary schedule were adopted. Tech
Amendment to Tolling Agreement in NRDC v. County of Los Angeles, USDC CASE NO.: 08-1467 Amend Tolling
ARM (PLAx) was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Azusa. Agmt NRDC
Staff was authorized to solicit bids for the Police Station Roof Rehabilitation Project.
9. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:
PD Roof Rehab
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 11-C19
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO Warrants
BE PAID.
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call
Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales addressed the Human Resources Action item and abstained from voting due to Gonzales
'a possible conflict of interest. Comments
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried to approve the 14R Action
Human Resource Action Items as listed. Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales abstained. Items
Approved
2, HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS.
Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows:
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: L. Gonzales, and M. Beate.
THE CITY CONVENED JOINTLY WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 9:02 P.M. Convene jointly
TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: w/CRA
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JOINT CITY AND AGENCY ITEM
Joint Item
(1) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSFER Joint Pub Hrg
FROM THE AGENCY TO THE CITY OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS APN Transfer Prop
NUMBERS 8611-004-902 8611-004-903 8611-004-904, 8611-004-905, 8611-004-906, 8611-004-907, From Agency
8611-004-912, 8611-004-913, 8611-004-914, 8611-003-921 FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. To City
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Hrg Open
of said Joint Public Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 21" and 28`h, 2011.
Testimony was received from Mr. Jorge Rosales who noted discrepancy on APN numbers stating that Testimony
titles and body of the report do not match, and quick claim deed has typographical errors. He asked what Received
public improvements would be done on Block 36 and 37 and the source of funding and any funding to
improve them from their current state would have to come from General Fund proceeds or Transportation
Fund Proceeds if they qualify for park and ride facilities.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Gonzales and Hrg Closed
unanimously carried to close the Joint Public Hearing.
City Manager/Executive Director Delach apologized for the typographical errors. He then responded City Mgr
stating that Block 36 and Block 37 will be maintained as parking lots until potential project come forth. Comments
Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen addressed the issue stating that the Dir Com & Eco
APN numbers contained in the Resolutions are correct, but, the ones in the staff report weren't. He Dev Comments
explained the process of changed numbers in the assessor's list.
Director Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFERRING PROPERTY (APN NUMBERS 8611-004-902,
8611-004-903, 8611-004-904, 8611-004-905, 8611-004-906, 8611-004-907, 8611-004-912, 8611-004-
913, 8611-004-914, 8611-003-921) TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 IN CONNECTION
WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S TRANSFER OF LAND FOR FINANCING OF
CERTAIN FUTURE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
AREA.
'Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Gonzales 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
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
PROPERTY (APN NUMBERS 8611-004-902, 8611-004-903, 8611-004-904, 8611-004-905, 8611-004-
906, 8611-004-907, 8611-004-912, 8611-004-913, 8611-004-914, 8611-003-9211 (SEE ATTACHED
MAP) FROM T14E REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
33445 IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S TRANSFER OF LAND FOR
FINANCING OF CERTAIN FUTURE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
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
(2) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS GOVERNING THE
TRANSFERRING FROM THE AGENCY TO THE CITY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS
THE DALTON PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen addressed the Hearing stating that this
is the same type of item as the last and calling for the transfer of Agency property to the city for Public
Purposes, which include, but are not limited to the construction of a new Library, and would be
transferred from the Redevelopment Agency to the City.
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Res. 11-R9
Transferring
Property
Res. 11-C20
Making Crtn
Findings
Transfer of
Land
For Financing
Joint Pub Hrg
Transferring
Dalton Prop
Com & Eco
Dir Comments
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Hrg Open
of said Joint Public Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 2151 and 28", 2011.
Testimony was received from Mr. Jorge Rosales who stated that the property is being transferred for Testimony
public purposes and may include a new library; he asked about the source of funding. Received
Moved by Councilmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Councilmember/Director Carrillo and Hrg Closed
unanimously carried to close the Joint Public Hearing.
City Manager/Executive Director Delach responded stating that the property had originally been
purchased by the city for the construction of a new future library. He detailed how originally the
proposed funding would have come from a State Grant and voter approved bonds, but the City was not
awarded a grant. Now that the Governor is proposing to eliminate Redevelopment, it cannot be a source
of funding and the City thinks it is prudent to take the property back for a library possibly in the future.
Director Hanks offered a Resolution entitled
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFERRING PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE DALTON
PROPERTY [APN NUMBERS 8608-029-908, 8608-029-909, 8608-029-910, 8608-029-904, 8608-029-
906 AND 8608-029-9071 (SEE ATTACHED MAP) TO THE CITY OF AZUSA AND MAKING
CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
33445 IN CONNECTION WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S TRANSFER OF LAND FOR
FINANCING OF CERTAIN FUTURE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Gonzales 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
Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING
PROPERTY [APN NUMBERS 8608-029-908, 8608-029-909, 8608-029-910, 8608-029-904, 8608-029-
906 AND 8608-029-9071 (SEE ATTACHED MAP) FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33445 1N CONNECTION WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S TRANSFER OF LAND FOR FINANCING OF CERTAIN FUTURE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
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
The City Council Recessed at 9:16 p.m. and reconvened at 9:26 p.m.
City Mgr
Response
Res. 11 -RIO
Transferring
Dalton Property
Res. 11-C21
Accepting
Dalton
Properties
Rec/rcvnd
Councilmember/Director Carrillo stepped down from the Council dais and abstained from the following Carrillo left
item due to a conflict of interest. dais
U JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER RESOLUTIONS GOVERNING THE TRANSFER Joint Pub Hrg
FROM THE AGENCY TO THE CITY OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO REPAY Transfer Prop
OUTSTANDING INDEBTEDNESS Outstanding
Indebtedness
Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen addressed the Joint Public Hearing Dir Eco & Com
detailing that over the years the City has advanced the Redevelopment Agency funds for the acquisition Dev Comments
of real property for the furtherance of redevelopment purposes. Each time, the City has received a
promissory note from the Agency for the repayment of those funds. The following resolutions call for the
immediate repayment of outstanding indebtedness owed to the City by the Redevelopment Agency by
transferring Agency owned property to the City.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Hrg Open
of said Joint Public Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 21" and 28", 2011.
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Testimony was received from Mr. Jorge Rosales who stated that it wasn't clear whether the properties had
been properly appraised. Mr. Christiansen responded stating that an analysis of properties had been done
and he detailed the item.
Moved by Councilmember/Director Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Gonzales
to close the Joint Public Hearing. Councilmember/Director Carrillo abstained.
AN AGENCY LOAN AND REQUIRING
,INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY.
)F AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING Res. I I -C22
REPAYMENT OF OUTSTANDING Calling Agency
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:
COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFERRING PROPERTY LOCATED AT (SEE ATTACHED
LISTING) TO THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PAYMENT IN FULL OF OUTSTANDING
INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY. (Downtown North (A-2 & A-3 sites).
Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Gonzales waive further reading and adopt.
passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Directors:
AYES:
NOES:
,ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFERRING PROPERTY LOCATED AT (SEE ATTACHED
LISTING) TO THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PAYMENT IN FULL OF OUTSTANDING
INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY. (229 S. Azusa Avenue)
Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Gonzales to waive 1
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Directors:
GONZALES, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFERRING PROPERTY LOCATED AT (SEE ATTACHED
'LISTING) TO THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PAYMENT IN FULL OF OUTSTANDING
INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY. (North East Comer Azusa/Arrow)
Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt.
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Directors:
GONZALES, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NONE
Director Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Res. 11-1114
CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TRANSFERRING PROPERTY LOCATED AT (SEE ATTACHED Transferring
LISTING) TO THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR PAYMENT IN FULL OF OUTSTANDING Property
INDEBTEDNESS OWED TO THE CITY. (D -Club, Trans Center, 5'h/Azusa) D -Club, Transit
Center, 5°i &
Moved by Director Hanks, seconded by Director Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt. Azusa
Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Agency Directors:
AYES: DIRECTORS: GONZALES, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
,ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSTAIN: DIRECTORS: CARRILLO
Councilmember/Director Carrillo returned to the Council dais.
Carrillo rtnd
4) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED OPTION TO SELL FOR Joint Pub Hrg
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OWNED PROPERTY, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE Option to Sell
INTERSECTION OF ALOSTA AVENUE AND ROCKVALE AVENUE AND KNOWN AS THE Atlantis Garden
ATLANTIS GARDENS SITE. ACOUIRED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY Site
WITH TAX INCREMENT MONEY.
Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen presented the Option Agreement with Dir Eco & Com
Mercy Housing California for the purpose of facilitating Mercy's acquisition of the Agency's property in Dev Comments
the Atlantis Gardens neighborhood. He detailed the Option Agreement; certain deal points, requirement
to prepare a 33433 Report, purchase price, properties, survey, and responded to questions regarding
responsibilities.
The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Hrg Open
of said Joint Public Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on February 21" and 28th, 2011.
Testimony was received from Mr. Jorge Rosales who asked if the Agency has considered a ninety-nine Testimony
year lease agreement in lieu of selling each property for $1. Mr. Christiansen responded stating that it Received
would be part of the DDA and they haven't gotten to the terms of the affordability yet.
'Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem/Director Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember/Director Hanks and Hrg Closed
unanimously carried to close the Joint Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING Res. 11-C23
THE OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF Option Agmt
AZUSA AND MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CRA & Mercy
CORPORATION, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH Housing
AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433 IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Gonzales, 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
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director Gonzales offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 11-R15
APPROVING THE OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE Appvg Option
CITY OF AZUSA AND MERCY HOUSING CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC Agreement
BENEFIT CORPORATION, AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CRA & Mercy
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 33433 IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. Housing
Moved by Director Gonzales, seconded by Director Hanks 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
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THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONTINUED AT Cncl Recess
9:42 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AND THE CITY COUNCIL Cncl Rend
RECONVENED AT 9:44 P.M.
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn.
Adjourn
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:46 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-C25.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-03.
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