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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 5, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 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. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial The Canyon City Foundation Board presented the 2012 Grants in the combined amount of $113,550.00, Presentation which were granted as follows: Azusa Pacific University School of Business and Management, Grants Neighborhood Homework House, Foothill Family Services Azusa Readiness Program, Keeping History Cnyn City Alive Program, Azusa Pacific University Department of Graduate of Social Work, Powell School Box Foundation Program, Azusa Library Healthy Literacy Program. Council presented a Proclamation to Foothill Community Church thanking them for their volunteer Cert Foothill services to the community through their "Foothill Has Left The Building Program." Comm Chrch Council presented certificates of recognition to the following Murray Elementary Schoo; Track and Field Cert Track & Athletes who are celebrating their success at State Level Competition; Alyssa Martinez, Matthew Flores, Field Athletes Angelina Martinez, Veronica Osorio, Dajah Rice, Samantha Martinez. Murray School CLOSED SESSION Closed Session City Attorney Martinez addressed Closed Session Item No. 3, stating that the item is for discussion to the Attorney possible initiation of litigation against the State of California Department of Finance relating to Address Redevelopment properties. Item #3 The City Council Recess to closed session at 7:02 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to California Government Code, Labor Section 54957.6 Negotiators City Negotiators: City Manager Makshanoff SEIU, IBEW Organizations: SEIU (Service Employees International Union) and IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to California Government Code Labor Section 54957.7 Negotiators Agency Representative: Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney Exec Mngmnt Unrepresented Employees: Executive Department Heads CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Anticipated California Government Code, Section 54956.9(c). Litigation 1 potential case The City Council reconvened at 7.41 p.m. City Attorney Martinez announced that all members present during closed session and there was no reportable action taken on items 1 and 2; item possible litigation against the State of California Department of Finance (DOF), no authorizatio given to begin a law suit, as Council requested to wait for the outcome of negotiations with the DOF. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Pledge to the Flag was led by Mr. Steve Castro. Invocation was given by Pastor Rick McDonald from the Azusa House of Prayer ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE were City Attorney 3, a Report on n was Closed Sess Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call 1 ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Makshanoff, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Police Chief Gonzalez, Interim Finance Director Paragas, Library Director Johanson, Interim Human Resources Director Neiuber, Community Development Director Christiansen, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Information Officer Quiroz, City Engineer Hassel, Community Improvement Supervisor McMinn, Community Improvement Inspector Hale, Assistant Director to Economic and Community Development McNamara, City Clerk Mendoza, Administrative Technician Acting Assistant City Clerk Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council regarding consent calendar item D-6, the Sewer Master Plan, J. Rosales questioning the reason for the large difference between the lowest and highest bidder, and how will the Comments prevailing wages be monitored on this project. Ms. Jeri Vogel addressed the meeting regarding the Kaboom Event (Community Build Day at Zacatecas J. Vogel Park) held last Saturday; and addressed politicians who use domestic violence as a political platform. Comments Mr. Steven Franklin, Applebee's Manager, addressed the meeting announcing a free entr6e that will be S. Franklin served to members who are currently inactive duty as well as retired members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Comments on Sunday November 11, from 11:00 a.m. to midnight; this is a thank you movement for their sacrifice to the country. , , Mr. Dermis Willut, addressed Council regarding problems on 81h street, in back of senior center building, D. Willut people jumping over the wall, homeless sleeping in garages and porches of his properties, drug dealing, Comments and Cable TV leaving debris. City Manager Makshanoff addressed Mr. Willut's concerns stating that he was not aware of the problems J. Makshanoff and will meet with staff and contact the Cable Company to address the concerns. Comments Public Works Director Assistant City Manager Haes responded to Mr. Rosales' questions stating that the T. Haes difference in bids is not unusual, bidders were pre -qualified, all bids were thoroughly reviewed, and Comments prevailing wages is included in all City contracts. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates City Manager Makslranoff addressed the meeting presenting a certificate of recognition to the City of City Manager Azusa from Senator Ed Hernandez, for the "Kaboom Playground at Zacatecas Park" held November 3, Present 2012, where over 125 volunteers participated in this Community Build Project to rebuild the playground. Certificate Moved by Councilmember Gonzlaes, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried to Certificates approve a request by the Human Relations Commission (HRC), for certificates of recognition to all the Lead in participants at the Azusa's Annual Youth Conference Lead in Harmony held on October 10, 2012. Harmony Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried to $100 Sponsor approve a request for $100.00 sponsorship for Vanessa Garcia, to help with her trip to Washington D.C. V. Garcia Councilmember Macias addressed the meeting thanking Applebee's for hanging Lizette Salazar's picture U. Macias at their restaurant who is now a pro with the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association); congratulated Comments all the Canyon City Foundation Grant recipients; wished happy birthday to his two nieces and his friend Doreen; announced November 16, the Azusa National Guard, 240th Signal Company, mobile command post in front of City Hall to do a teleconference with secured internet and phone, from Pomona to Long Beach and to Azusa, and invited all to visit the post. Councilmember Hanks addressed the meeting expressing his gratitude for the recent event at Zacatecas K. Hanks Park and to all who volunteers; announced the Hearts for Hungry Canyon City Fellowship Thanksgiving Comments Meal and invited volunteers to help. Councilmember Gonzales addressed the meeting congratulating all who participated at the Zacatecas R. Gonzalez Park event and encouraged all to vote tomorrow. Comments Mayor Rocha addressed the meeting encouraging all to vote; announced the 15th annual partnership of J. Rocha the City and School District Food Drive, collections will be November 30, and December 7 & 14; Comments collection boxes for care packets for service men and women are available at City Hall; Wednesday, November 7, Senior Center will be honoring Veterans; Saturday November 10, be a walker program at Freedom Park 9:30 a.m.; Sunday November 11, at 11:00 a.m. Veterans Day celebration in front of City Hall, 14 names will be added to the Walk of Freedom; Healthy Azusa Cares seminar on diabetes on Saturday November 17 at Lee School from 9:00-11:00 a.m.; and asked to keep serviceman in prayers. 11/05/21112 PAGE TWO SCHEDULEDITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - FOR A CITY INITIATED ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZCA 234 TO Pub Hrg AMEND SECTION 88.54.100.F OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE - REQUIRED TERMINATION OF Code Amend A NONCONFORMING USE, STRUCTURE OR SITE IMPROVEMENT. ACA 234 Assistant Director to Community Development McNamara addressed the Hearing stating that on C. McNamara September 4, Councilmember Macias brought forward this issue along with a request from Express Tire Comments to extend their nonconforming status; council directed "staff to prepare an amendment to the City's Development Code to facilitate the extension; Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendment on October 10, and recommended Council to grant a 7 year extension, along with another possible 3 year at staff's discretion upon receiving a request from the applicant. Councilmember Hanks addressed the Hearing stating that these properties were addressed in the past and K. Hanks is aware that the new owners bought them without knowledge of the amortization, and questioned if due Comments to the loss Redevelopment Agency, will Council be able to continue with these types of changes. Staff responded that as a result of loosing Redevelopment, the City lost certain tools to make changes. Mayor Rocha addressed page A-2 of the ordinance, which states that the City has no legal obligation to Discussion notify subsequent owners of ineffective parcels stating that it is a moral obligation to notify them. Discussion followed on the legal obligations by the City, possible policy directing staff to provide notification to new buyers who inquire on the property status, statement on page A-5 of the ordinance which will help existing businesses recuperate their investment, and question if City could be subject to possible legal action. The Mayor Declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Hrg Open of said Hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, October 26, 2012. Ms. Rosario Lucas addressed the Hearing thanking Council and the Planning Commission for this R. Lucas amendment. Comments Ms. Mercedes Castro addressed the Hearing thanking Council, staff and Planning Commission for this M. Castro. Development Code amendment which she believes will help keep businesses in Azusa. Comments Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and unanimously carried to Hrg Closed close the Public Hearing. I Councilmember Gonzales offered an Ordinance entitled: Introduce Ordinance AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AMENDMENT ZCA 234 TO CHAPTER 88 DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to waive further reading and introduce the proposed Ordinance. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY INSTALLATION OF ADVANCED METER So. Cal FACILITIES IN AZUSA PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. Advanced Meter Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo excused himself from this item as he lives 500 ft within an affected site. Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, addressed the item stating that as part of this project, Southern California Gas Company needs to install 5 DCU (Data Collection Units) for the advanced meters, within the City's public right of way; staff visited the areas and have a 500ft radius where the DCUs can be installed without being to intrusive; they are approximately 30ft poles that will have communications equipment on top; they could not be placed on any existing light or utilities poles due to conflicting lines; he identified the addresses of the locations where they will be placed; Southern California Gas Co. will be responsible for installation and maintenance. Mr. Bob Cruz, Public Affairs Manager for the Gas Company, addressed the item stating that this project was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in 2010, they have until 2017 to have the system up, there are approximately 5,000 data collection units that need to be installed in the entire collection system, receivers will be installed in 5.5 million meters, this will send the signal to the DCU and to the headquarters, customers can monitor their usage online, improvements such as this are part of the current franchise agreement with the city, smart meters will take 1000 gas vehicles off the roads and reduce miles by 6.3 million miles of travel per year, will reduce approximately 140 thousand tons of greenhouse gasses per year, there will not be layoffs as the current workforce will work on the installation until 2017, opportunities to move to other positions within the company will be offered, some employees will retire. The installation of the receivers in the meters will be from November 2013 to December 2014. 11/05/2012 PAGE THREE Facilities Pub Right Of Way B. Cruz So. Cal. Gas. Co. Comments Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried, Mayor Pro -tem Approve Smart Carrillo abstained, to authorize the City Manager to approve the Southern California Gas Company Meter Intall Advanced Meter Facilities in the City of Azusa's public right of way. AMENDMENT #3 TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT (JEPA) FOR THE Gold Line METRO GOLD LINE PHASE II JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY (JPA) ALLOWING THE CITY OF Phase 11 MONTCLAIR TO JOIN. JPA Amend #3 Councilmember Macias, City's Representative at the JPA addressed the item stating that the JPA U. Macias requested to put this item forward for review and approval to work with phase II, the extension to Comments Montclair, this agreement is to indicate that Azusa agrees to allow Montclair to join the JPA. Councilmember Hanks questions if the reinstatement of fees was part of the motion, and stated that he is K. Hanks in favor and happy to see that Montclair is join. Comments Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Approve authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment #3 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Metro Amendment Gold Line Phase 11 Joint Powers Authority allowing the City of Montclair to join. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-10, was approved by motion of Consent Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried. Calendar 1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 15, and the Special Meeting of October 22, 2012, Min appvd were approved a written 2. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Reso 12-C83 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. 3. The Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2012, was received and filed. Treas Rport 4. The contract for contracting of rentals and catering services for private party events held at the Azusa Bashful Butler Woman's Club, effective for a (3) year term, commencing on December 1, 2012 and concluding Woman's Club ' December 1, 2015; was awarded to The Bashful Butler; with a possible extension of two additional Catering one year terns upon agreement of both parties. 1 5. A budget amendment in the amount of $5,860 for CIP 66112F, Traffic Signal Controller Upgrades, Budget Amend was approved. Traffic Cntrl Upgrades 6. The CIP #66513A, Sewer Master Plan Improvements, in the amount $2,931,148, was awarded to SewrMstrPlan Southwest Pipeline & Trenchless Corporation. Southwest Pipeline 7. The acceptance of a grant award from the Canyon City Foundation for Healthy Literacy Learning Grant Cnyn Program, and the budget amendments associated with this grant award, were approved. City Foundat 8. The first amendment to Promissory Note and Deed of Trust Securing a Promissory Note executed by Rosedale Deed Rosedale Land Partners Il, LLC, was approved. of Trust 9. Hunan Resources Action Items were approved as follows: HR Action Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: M. Moore, S. Rodriguez, M. Bertelsen. Item New Appointments: A. Meyers 10. The professional services agreement with Hogle-Ireland Inc., in an amount not to exceed $44,064.00, Hsg Element for the preparation of the State mandated update to the City of Azusa Housing Element of the General Hogle Ireland Plan, was approved. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED MATTERS Spec Call Scessr Agncy Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Treas Rprt receive and file the Former Redevelopment Agency Treasurer's Report as of September 30, 2012. 11/05/2012 PAGE FOUR Councilmember Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Reso 12-CR34 CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Warrants FUNDS. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Cncl Recess 'CONVENED AT 8:38. THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RECESSED AND COUNCIL APFA Convnd RECONVENED AT 8:39. Cncl Recnvnd 1 ADJOURNMENT It was consensus of council to adjourn TIME OF ADJOI.IRNMENT: 8:40 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C84. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-06. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-1135 (Former Redevelopment Agency) 11/05/2012 PAGE FIVE Adjourn