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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 6, 2011 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011- 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. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition to Azusa National Little League Rays — Juniors, for Cert of Rec winning District 19 Tournament of Champions Junior Division and Azusa National Little League Ironbirds — National Little Minors, for winning District 19 Tournament of Champions Minor Division. League The City Council presented checks to Azusa High School and Gladstone High School Golf teams for their Checks AHS contributions to Kids Come First Golf Tournament. GHS Golf CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:50 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) ' Agency Negotiators: Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier and City Manager Delach Organizations APMA (Azusa Police Management Association). 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) Title: City Manager 3. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS (Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8) Agency Negotiators: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Under Negotiation: Price and Terns of Payment a. BLOCK 36 Address: 152 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Address: 100 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Address: 614 — 640 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Address: APN 8611-003- 921 Negotiating Parties: Lewis Retail Centers b. BLOCK 37 Address: 634 N. San Gabriel Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Negotiating Parties: Soon Kwon I c. DOWNTOWN NORTH A2 & A3 Site Addresses: 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: Lewis Retail Centers Closed Session Conference w/Labor Negotiator APMA Pub Employee Appointment Real Prop Negotiations Block 36 Block 37 Downtown North A2 & A3 Sites The City Council reconvened at 7:37 p.m. City Attorney Hull advised that direction was given to staff but Cncl rcvnd there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. Closd Sess No Reports Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Ms. Carmen Silva led the pledge to the Flag. Flag Salute Invocation was given by Pastor Dale Winslow of Foothill Community Church Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Hull, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Garcia, Police Captain Gonzalez, Director of Public Works Haes, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Director of Utilities Morrow, Library Director Johnson, Public Information Officer Quiroz, City Engineer Hassel, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara, Emergency Services Coordinator Bruno, Area D Representative Hunimiller, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, Program Coordinator Martinez, Senior Management Analyst Del Toro, Senior Office Specialist Bautista, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council with comments regarding the Rentchlers Anniversary, Roger Hernandez, M. Lee Concerts in the Park, parking structure, 9-11 Remembrance, Grocery Worker's, Applebee's, Congregational Comments Ale House and Redevelopment funds. Mr. Walter Schaub invited Council to the 2nd Annual Shepherds Pantry Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, W. Schaub September 24, 2011 at 6 p.m. at the Glendora Community Country Club, to obtain tickets call (626) 852- Comments 7801 or e-mail shepherdspantry.com. He detailed information regarding the Sheppard's Pantry and its operation. Reverend Gilbert Becerril of Pathfinders Ministries addressed Council, first thanking Lieutenant Frank G. Becerril Chavez of the Azusa Police Department for coming to the aide of a homeless family in the City. He talked Comments about the agenda item regarding the Transfer of the Temporary Homeless Voucher Program Funds from the East San Gabriel Valley Coalition for Homeless to the Azusa Voucher Taskforce Committee via Pathfinders Ministries. Ms. Christy Joy Brendel of Methodist Hospital addressed Council thanking the Chief of the Fire Department C. Brendel and Paramedics for the support to the FAST -MAG & Stroke Program. She presented Battalion Chief Comments Bernstein with a Certificate of Appreciation for his and the Paramedics support. Mr. Kim Paulsen addressed Council expressing his concern regarding historical landmarks being torn down K. Paulsen in Azusa. He talked about the Azusa Depot on of Santa Fe and the damage that has/could occurred there. He Comments asked that Council respect the properties that the City has at this time. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council and announced the 64h Annual Miss Azusa and Miss Outstanding P. Martinez Teen Pageant to be held on February 18, 2012, and thanked Council for their participation and sponsorship. Comments She talked about her choice for candidate for the Azusa Unified School Board. Mrs. Jennie Avila addressed Council expressing her appreciation for being chosen as Azusa's Community J. Avila Hero to represent Azusa at the Los Angeles County Fair this year. Comments The following persons spoke against placing a Park and Ride Structure on Alameda in the City of Azusa: Speakers Jennie Avila, Joe Guarrera, Jeri Vogel, Jorge Rosales, Ronald Lohr, Audrey Lohr, Stephanie Mills, Bruce Prop Park & Knoles, and Tom Sanchez. Ride Structure Mr. Scott Bledsoe of Azusa Pacific University addressed Council and announced the Azusa Cares Workshop S. Bledsoe on Bullying, Saturday, September 17, from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. at Lee Elementary School. Comments 'Ms. Elizabeth Ramirez, Executive Director of the Canyon City Alliance, addressed Council providing E. Ramirez information regarding the Canyon City Alliance activities, specifically an update on the Vulcan Project. Comments Ms. Iso Nakasato representative of Assemblyman Roger Hernandez' office addressed Council announcing I. Nakasato and inviting all to the following events: Scam Stoppers, Saturday, September 10" at the West Covina Senior Comments Center from 10 a.m. to noon, Candlelight Vigil on Sunday at 8 p.m. in Remembrance of the victims of 9-11 terrorist attacks, Azusa Cares Bullying Workshop at Lee School Saturday September 17th, and Coffee with Assemblyman Roger Hernandez on Saturday, September 24'h from 10 a.m. — noon. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council and talked about the band sheil and tennis courts that used to be at A. Morales Veteran's Park, and the parking structure which he said would be replacing another parking structure. Comments 09/06/11 PAGE TWO City Manager Delach responded to questions regarding the Santa Fe Depot which is not owned by the City Mgr City and is in the railway right a way, and regarding the proposed parking structure. Response ,REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates The entire Council presented a Proclamation to Ms. Olga Bruno, Emergency Services Coordinator for the Presentation City of Azusa recognizing September, as National Preparedness Month. Ms. Bruno graciously accepted Of Proclamation the proclamation recognizing the many persons who aide her in Emergency Services for the City of O. Bruno, Azusa. She thanked City Manager Delach, Chief of Police Garcia, Captain Gonzalez, Members of the National Team, Azusa Police Department, Office of Emergency Services, the Emergency Operations Center Preparedness Team, (AACES) Azusa Amateur Radio Communication Emergency Services members, the Area D Month Office of Disaster Management, and the many other volunteer and civic organizations that routinely provide their invaluable services to our community. She reminded all to prepare for earthquakes and other disasters. Interviews Brd It was consensus of Council that September 12, 2011 be the date for interviews for applicants of the City & Com. 9/12/11 Board and Commission vacancies, at 6:30 p.m. in the Light and Water Conference Room.. Proc 10 Anni. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to 9-11 prepare a proclamation to join the National Moment of Remembrance of the 10'h Anniversary of September 1I'h- Sponsorship Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Saluting Our approve request from Citrus College for City Sponsorship in the amount of $200 in order that Gladstone Veterans High School Marching Band participate in the sixth annual "Saluting Our Veterans" event to be held at Citrus College on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Hanks Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks announced that the Gold Line is beginning construction of a bridge in Arcadia. Comments He talked about the upgrade of the Panama Canal and concerns about the movement of goods in the port of Long Beach which could be affected and the need to be prepared to protect and improve jobs and potential loss of business. He commented on a proposed parking structure for the Gold Line stating that if the City doesn't find a place it will be across from Target and the City will lose shopping center/market in that area. He talked about the process, study, which needs to be completed before decisions can be made, the possibility of losing the funding source, and public comment. Gonzales Councilmember Gonzales congratulated Parks and Recreation for the success of the overnight camp out at Comments Northside Park; he thanked the hair stylists, volunteers and sponsors of the Kool Cuts for Kids and requested certificates for the event to be presented at the next meeting, September 19'h, and reminded all to slow down as the kids are back in school. He responded to comments stating that West Covina turned down their parking structure due to a development project they were undertaking. Macias Councilmember Macias wished all kids and students a good school year, and welcomed all who were in Comments attendance at the meeting. Carrillo Councilmember Carrillo thanked Project Coordinator Adrian Martinez and staff at Park and Recreation Comments for the success of Concerts in the Park, thanked and expressed his appreciation to Emergency Services Coordinator Olga Bruno for the work behind the scenes to make sure the City is prepared, and keeping everyone informed on a daily basis about weather conditions, etc. He talked about the Grand Openings of Applebee's and Congregational Ale House. Rocha Mayor Rocha stated that the Manager of Applebee's is Steven Franklin, an Azusa High graduate. The Comments meeting will be adjourned in memory of Dolores J. Martinez. He announced the following: Be A Walker — Saturday, September 10'h, Candle Light Vigil 9-11 Remembrance — Sunday, September I Vh, 8:00 p.m., and Workshop on Bullying — Saturday, September 17, from 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. at Lee Elementary School. He asked that plaques be prepared for the Community Hero's Jenny Avila and Angel Maldonado to be presented at the fair. City Mgr & City Manager Delach advised that the radar speed signs have been placed on Baseline and Rockvale. Dir PW's Director of Public Works Haes responded to question regarding horizontal rails in front of Lee school and Comments safety measures. Sched Items SCHEDULED ITEMS Pub Hrg PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) CMP CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT. C. McNamara Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara addressed the Hearing stating Comments that this is the Congestion Management Monitoring Report for MTA. Each year staff tracks the debits and credits and the development report is sent to the MTA and is required so that the City remains eligible for the Section 2105 Highway User tax money; he detailed the analysis of developments in the City over the last year. 09/06/11 PAGE THREE The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Deputy City Clerk read the affidavit of notice of said hearing Hrg open published in the Azusa Herald on August 25, 2011. Mr, Art Morales addressed the Hearing stating the City should look into the feasibility of obtaining round A. Morales reflectors on the ground on freeway off ramps as do other cities. Comment Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried to close Hrg Clsd the Public Hearing. Councilmember Macias offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THE CITY TO BE IN Resolution CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) AND ADOPTING No.I I -C60, THE 2011 CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA Local GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 Development Report and Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. self - Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: certification AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF THE TEMPORARY HOMELESS VOUCHER PROGRAM Transfer FUNDS FROM THE EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COALITION FOR HOMELESS TO THE Home MAYOR'S APPOINTED "AZUSA VOUCHER TASKFORCE COMMITTEE" VIA PATHFINDER Less Voucher MINISTRIES (501 (C) (3)). Funds After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to approve a transfer of the "Temporary Homeless Voucher Program" remaining fund Discussion balance of $2,500 to the Azusa Voucher Taskforce Committee via Pathfinder Ministries (501 (C) (3)) to and provide temporary shelter for families of Azusa Unified School District for a more local expeditious Approval implementation of the program. CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 WITH THE AZUSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Chamber agmt 'After discussion, it was moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to authorize staff to finalize and execute the Agreement Regarding Chamber of Discussion Commerce Funding and Support between the City of Azusa and the Azusa Chamber of Commerce for Fiscal And Approval Year 2011/12. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-15 was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried with the exception of items D-2 and D-14, which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. Councilmember Macias abstained from the Minutes of July 25, 2011, item D-1 as he was not in attendance at the meeting. The minutes of the special meetings of June 27th, July 25'h, and August 18`h, 2011 and the regular Min appvd meeting of July 18, 2011, were approved as written. (Macias abstained from July 25'h minutes) 2. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 3. The City Treasurer's Report as of June 30, 2011 was received and filed. Treas Rpt 4. Approval was given for four Off -Campus Federal Work -Study Program Agreements: One for Azusa Reads, AZUSA READS, WRITES, COUNTS, (AZUSA RWC) and another for AZUSA CALCULATES, Writes, both at the Azusa City Library; and GIRLS ON THE MOVE AND KIDS ON THE MOVE and Counts, COMPUTER LAB TUTOR, both through the Department of Recreation and Family Services, and the Etc. City Manager was authorized to sign the agreements between Azusa Pacific University (APU) and the City of Azusa. 5. Approval was given for iue extension of the Use/Lease Agreement with Azusa Pacific University for Lease Agmt the Slauson Park Community Pool/Azusa Aquatics Center from September 7, 2011 — April 28, 2012. APU Pool 6. Approval was given for the purchase of ten Panasonic Toughbook laptop computers and associated Purchase equipment for mobile digital computer (MDC) use in police vehicles from CDCE, Inc. in the amount Toughbook of $61,945.38, the purchase of this equipment is based on the competitive bid process completed Laptop PD under GSA Contract Number GS -35F-01438, per AMC Section 2-523(E). 09/06/11 PAGE FOUR 7. Approval was given for the Memorandum of Understanding and the City Manager was authorized to MOU Centro sign the agreement between Centro Latino for Literacy and the City of Azusa. Latino A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CLASSIFYING THE Res. 11-C61 VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF FUND BALANCE AS DEFINED IN GOVERNMENTAL GASB Stmt ACCOUNTING STATEMENT NO. 54. 54 9. The Azusa Police Management Association (APMA) Contract Effective August 1, 2010 Through July 31, 2015, was approved. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE AZUSA POLICE Res. I1 -C62 MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2010 THROUGH JULY 31, 2015 MOU APMA A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS. Res. 11-C63 Emp Paid 10. Notice of Completion for Foothill Boulevard Reconstruction Project #6611013 — Sully Miller Con Contracting Co., was approved and staff was authorized to file with Los Angeles County Clerk. NOC Foothill 11. Notice of Completion Pavement Management Program Project #66111D — All American Asphalt, Reconstructio was approved and staff was authorized to file same with the Los Angeles County Clerk. n 12. Notice of Completion for Project No. SRTSL-5112(011) — Safe Routes to School, CIP 466111J — NOC Martinez Concrete Inc., was approved and staff was authorized to file same with Los Angeles County Pavement Clerk. Management 1 13. Notice of Completion was approved for Police Station Full Roof Restoration (CIP# 31011C) — NOC Safe Restoration of the roofing system at the Police Station addressed required maintenance and improved Routes School the energy efficiency of the facility. Staff was authorized to file Notice with Los Angeles County Clerk. 14. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. 15. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: NOC Police Station Roof Restore 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 BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Councilmember Gonzales advised that he would be abstaining from HR Action Items as his brother is listed for a Merit Increase; there is no conflict of interest. 2.HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. Merit Increase: R. Martinez, O. Bruno, H. Gonzalez, M. Gonzales. Promotion: E. Cardoso, Water Production Operator I. New Appointments: M. Barbosa, Engineering Associate. Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried to approve the HR Action Items. Councilmember Gonzales abstained. Res. 1 I -C64 Warrants Special Call Items Gonzales Comment Human Res Action Items 14. APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPING AGREEMENT AND POSTING OF BOND FOR FINAL TRACT MAP 63336-2, MAPLETON AT ROSEDALE, BY KB HOME COASTAL, INC. HR appvd Discussion was held regarding the Arroyo and it was noted that it is not a park but a landscape area that would be maintained by the Homeowner's Association. It was also noted that foliage at the entrance of the Landscape tunnel should not be dense. Agmt Rosedale Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried that the Agreement for Completion of Landscaping Improvements for a portion of the Arroyo adjacent to Tract 63336-2 and Discussion accept the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $500,000 for landscaping improvements of a portion of the Arroyo adjacent to Tract 63336-2, as guaranteed by Westchester Fire Insurance Company, be approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute same. Landscape THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT Agmt 9:47 P.M. THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ADJOURNED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC Approved FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 10:00 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:02 P.M. Cncl Recess 09/06/11 PAGE FIVE CRA Adjourn Ord/Spec Resos 2DINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Conflict of Due to the fact that the five City Council members own real property within 500 feet of the boundaries of Interest the Redevelopment Plan there was a need to invoke the rule of necessity, which is when the participation Exists of Council Members is legally required in order to make a decision. The passage of this ordinance required that three members vote on the matter which was selected by a straw vote at a previous meeting. Councilmember Carrillo offered an Ordinance entitled: Ord. 11-015. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DETERMINING IT WILL Voluntary COMPLY WITH THE VOLUNTARY ALTERNATIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT Alternative �TO PART 1.9 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE IN ORDER Redevelopment TO PERMIT THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE AND OPERATION OF THE AZUSA Program REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS Adjourn in It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Dolores J. Martinez. Memory of Dolores J. Martinez 'TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:03 P.M. - L �/'� e Z" JM. " � f,-, ej DEPUTY CITY CLERK ' NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2011-C65. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-016. 09/06/11 PAGE SIX