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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 21, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 21, 2012 — 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. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session Mr. Mike Lee addressed the item stating that he hopes that no city employees be laid off. Mr. Lee comments The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:33 p.m. to discuss the following: Gov. Code See. 54957.6 — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Conference City Negotiators: City Manager Makshanoff w/Labor Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Negotiators Management Association), SEIU (Service Employees International Union), ACEA, APMA (Azusa Police Management Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of AMMA, SEIU, Police Personnel), APOA (Azusa Police Officers Association) and IBEW APMA, APOA, (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). IBEW 'The City Council reconvened at 7:34 p.m.; City Attorney Richardson advised that there was no reportable Cnel rcvnd action taken in Closed Session. No Reports Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Pledge to the Flag was led by Specialist Rick Price, US Army Invocation was given by Richard Sanchez of Calvary of Praise Chapel of Azusa ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Richardson, City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Gonzalez, Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Interim Finance Director Paragas, Recreation and Family Services Director Jacobs, Library Director Johnson, Recreation Program Coordinator Martinez, City Engineer Hassel, Assistant Director to Economic and Community Development McNamara, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, Administrative Technician Hernandez. Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also ,Present 'PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed council to: request information of the current financial status of the city, remind M. Lee everyone to vote on the June 51" Primary Election, expressed his support for local business, and asked that Comments all pray for our troops. Ms. Adrian Martinez, Recreation Coordinator, addressed council inviting all to the 17°i annual Kids Come A. Martinez First Golf Tournament that will be held on June 8, at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course, 7 a.m.; all proceeds Kids Come to be used to help Azusa youth groups. 10 Tournament Ms. Jeri Vogel addressed council thanking all who participated in the Casino Night event where funds J. Vogel were raised to help Veterans. She reminded all that May is Military Appreciation Month and asked that Comments Veteran's Park be kept in its current state. Mr. Bruce Knoles addressed council reminiscing on Azusa History. B. Knoles Comments Mr. Oscar Barrientos addressed council regarding the dangerous conditions at the intersection of 81h and O. Barrientos Pasadena as vehicles speed through, and requested that a stop sign be placed on the intersection. Comments Mr. Lynn Eaton addressed council asking how the Vulcan taxes have been distributed, and if Vulcan L. Eaton agreed to pay the taxes in advance; if federal funded money was used for the property acquisition and Comments upgrades of Veterans Park. He expressed his opposition regarding a parking structure. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed council asking about consent calendar agenda items D-6, if the city will be J. Rosales taking the lead role in this project and will there be an MOU; and item E-1 will all the items approved by Comments 'the Oversight Board of the Successor Agency be sent to the Department of Finance and the State Controller for final approval. Specialist Rick Price, representing the 18°i Cavalry Azusa, addressed council requesting a fireworks permit Spe. R. Price to raise funds for Veterans. Fire Wks Print Mr. Bill Holman addressed council regarding the public hearing item and made himself available should B. Hollman council have question. Attorney Richardson stated that applicant requested that item be continued On Pub Hrg City Manager Makshanoff responded to questions stating that he will contact Mr. Lee regarding the city's City Mgr current financial situation, Mr. Barrientos regarding a stop sign at 8°i and Pasadena, and Mr. Eaton on the Comments funding of Veterans Park. Regarding Mr. Rosales' questions on consent calendar items of the Gold Line Construction Project and the Oversight Board, and Mr. Price's question on a fireworks permit, they will be addressed at this meeting when the items are being considered. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to LCC Delegate designate Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo as voting delegate, and Councilmember Macias as the alternate, to the and Alternate League of California Cities Annual Conference to be held September 5-7 in San Diego. Councilmember Macias recognized all men and women in uniform and wished all a beautiful and safe Macias Memorial Day. Comments I Councilmember Hanks wished all a happy and safe Memorial Day. Hanks Comments Councilmember Gonzales invited all to the Azusa Youth Program (AYP) Bar-be-que to be held on June 2, Gonzales 5:00 to 11:30 p.m., at the Senior Center 740 N. Dalton, tickets are $15.00 pre -sale and $20.00 at the door, Comments for more information call (626)812-5280. Mayor Rocha stated that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Eva Contreras. He announced the Rocha Memorial Day tribute to be held May 28, in front of City Hall, and free yard sales Jun 2 and 3. He asked Comments for prayers for Michelle Augostine who is fighting cancer. He announced that Jacob "Jack" Mauroa made it back safe from Afghanistan, and asked all to pray for our Servicemen and Women. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL BY CHRISTOPHER DEVELOPMENT GROUP FROM THE Pub Hrg PLANNING COMMISSION'S CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW DR -2011-17 Contd to REQUIRING FRONT YARD LANDSCAPING PRIOR TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR 6/4/2012 THE WISTERLA PROJECT IN THE ROSEDALE COMMUNITY. Moved by Colnlcillmelmber Hanks, seconded by Mayor Pro -tern Carrillo and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of June 4, 2012. CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE iV, Urgency SECTION 30-132 AND ADDING SECTION 30-133.5 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF Ordinance ' FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS. No. 12-02 Amend Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes , addressed the item stating that at the May 7, Fireworks meeting a Member of the National Guard requested a new fireworks permit to which our current ordinance Sales does not allow any new additional permits. Staff was instructed to do a study, which is the proposed Permits ordinance being presented for consideration; he described the options before council stating that option 3 — Amend existing definitions to expand the types of groups that could be issued "expired Permits" — is staffs recommendation. Councilmember Hanks addressed the item stating that he agrees to allow additional permits to help local Hanks organizations help themselves. He questioned if this ordinance qualified as urgency, because urgency is Comments 05/21/12 PAGE TWO considered for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, and he believed this was not an urgency matter. He requested that two votes be considered, (1) to find that this to be an urgency, (2) vote on the ordinance itself if urgency findings are approved. Discussion was held regarding the possibility of considering the mental health aspect in order to adopt this Discussion as an urgency ordinance due to time restrains. They also discussed the cost of amending the ordinance, to exclude the "automatic attrition" clause, and the number of permits currently allowed per organization. After additional comments it was moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo and carried, Councilmember Hanks voting no, to declare this item as urgency item under the purview that it is for the immediate preservation of public health. 'Councilmember Gonzales offered an Urgency Ordinance entitled: CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 30-132 AND ADDING SECTION 30-133.5 RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt, with an amendment to strike out the "automatic attrition", Urgency Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Approve Item as Urgency Urgency Ordinance No. 12-02 Amend Fireworks Sales Permits APPROVAL OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL CONTRACT SERVICES FROM COUNTY OF Contract w/ LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL. L.A. County For Animal Police Chief Gonzales addressed the item stating that this is a two year contract for animal care and Care control services with the County of Los Angeles. He stated that this agreement will benefit the community for they will have better care services for their animals. Police Chief Gonzalez responded to a question posed stating that the county does not issue life time Discussion licenses because of vaccination expiration. The city will either honor residents who currently hold one, or do a side letter of agreement with the county, to ensure that residents get reimbursed for their lifetime 'license. Council expressed its appreciation to staff for finding a better option for animal control and savings of $75,000 to the city. Mr. Michael Burns, from Animal Care Control, was introduced and he provided his contact information at M. Burns 7026 Hatillo Ave. Winnetaka, (818)346-2839 and (818)388-9614 Comments Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to approve the Police Department to enter into a two year agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Control (Baldwin Park Office) for Animal Care and Control Contract Services in the estimated amount of $188,013 for Fiscal Year 2012/2013. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA LEVYING Ord Levying SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES Special ialeaxes DISTRICT NO 2005-1 (ROSEDALE) OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Fac Dist Interim Finance Director Paragas, addressed the item stating that on November, 2011, council approved 2005-1 the change in the rate and method of apportionment for the special tax CFD 2005-1, Rosedale Improvement Area #2, and authorized staff to take necessary steps to complete the process. This current action lower the special taxes on the improvement area, to reflect more of the revised housing product offered at the more current prices, and will authorize the city to levy and collect these community and facilities district taxes. Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo offered an Ordinance for introductory reading, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING I` Rdg Ord SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 2 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES Special ialeaxes DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (ROSEDALE) OF THE CITY OF AZUSA. Fac Dist Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to 2005-1 waive further reading and introduce the proposed ordinance. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-6, were approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, and unanimously carried. Approved 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 2012, were approved as written. 05/21/12 PAGE THREE Min appvd 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: M. Vega, and S. Rodriguez 3. Final Tract Map No. 64417, Tamarind Land, was approved as follows: a. It was found that this project complies with the General Plan and is consistent with the approved tentative map and any amendments thereto. b. The dedications as offered on the maps were approved and accepted. c. The AGREEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR Tract No. 64417 to construct the required public improvements was approved and the Mayor was authorized to execute the same; the Faithful Performance Bond in the amount of $903,700, the Labor and Materials Bond for $903,700, as guaranteed by Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company of America, and a cash Documentation Bond in the amount of $30,000, were accepted. d. Pursuant to Section 66436(a)(3)(A)(i-vii) of the Subdivision Map Act, it was found that the development of the property, ' in the manner set forth on the subject division of land, will not unreasonably interfere with the free and complete exercise of the easements held by Monrovia Nursery Company, Starfield Azusa Arborview, LLC, Cityview Rosedale 98, L.P., and Rosedale Land Partners 11, LLC and accepts the map without the signatures of said easement holders. e. The Final Tract Map No. 64417 was approved. f. The City Clerk was authorized to endorse on the face of the maps the certificates, which embodies the approval of said maps and acceptance of dedications. The map also includes the vacation of 10 Street as dedicated on Tract 54057-01 as filed in book 1312, pager 39 through 47 of Maps, in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. 4. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: HR Action Items Final Tract Map No. 64417 Tamarind Land A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF T14E CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. I2 -C29 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. 5. Notice of Completion for Project No. 601403-11: CDBG Concrete and ADA Improvements, Black NOC Concr Rock Construction, Brea, CA 92821, was approved and staff was authorized to file the Notice of Impr, Black Completion with the Los Angeles County Clerk. Rock Const 6. Staff was authorized to solicit proposals to obtain professional consultant inspection for the Gold Line Rl-P Consult Foothill Extension Phase 2A for the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, and Azusa. Insp Svcs ' Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Hiles, responded to question posed at public participation stating that this item calls for request for professional services, and the action does not require a formal GPA or MOU. This approval will be for an informal meeting of the cities to find an economy to scale in a way to go out to Request for Proposals (RFP)jointly. Each city will go back to their respective council to take back the decision of the group based the RFPs received and ask to award their own contract. There is no fiscal impact SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED MATTERS Goldline Tooth i I I Extension Phase 2A. Special Call None Scessr Agncy Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, Seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to DDA review direct staff to forward the City Ventures Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) for the 9°i and & approval, Alameda Project, to the Oversight Board for review and approval. City Ventures Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development McNamara responded to question posed at public participation stating that the Oversight Board decisions go to the State Department of Finance and the Los Angeles County's monitor for final approval. This item is administrative in order to transition the DDA to the oversight board and the developer can start construction; at this time there is no time set for the final approvals. 'Councilmember Gonzales offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res. 12-R21 CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. Former Agency Warrants Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:NONE 05/21/12 PAGE FOUR It was consensus of Counc i I members to adjourn in memory of Eva Contreras, long life resident of Azusa. Adjourn in Memory of E. Contreras TIME OF ADJOURN NT: 8:26 P.M. h,�tl DEPUTY CITY CLERK ' NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C30. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-03. i NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R22 (Former Redevelopment Agency) 05/21/12 PAGE FIVE