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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - April 21, 2014 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2014 — 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 Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Comejo: PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Makshanoff, City Attorney Martinez, Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Haes, Police Chief Gonzalez , Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant/Deputy City Clerk ' Hernandez. The City Council Recessed to closed session at 6:32 P.M. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6 City Negotiator: City Manager Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), Executive Management Group, and Unrepresented and Part-time Employees. REGULAR MEETING The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M., City Attorney Martinez announced that all Council was present at Closed Session, they heard a presentation from the negotiating organizations and there was no reportable action taken. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo: Call to Order Roll Call Present Also Present Closed Sess Labor Negot ACEA, AMMA, CAPP, Mngmnt & Part-time Reconvened Regular Mtg Call to Order Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS ALVAREZ, ROCHA 'ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo, City Treasurer Vasquez. Staff Members: City Manager Makshanoff, City Attorney Martinez, Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Haes, Police Chief Gonzalez, City Engineer Bobadilla, Utilities Director Morrow, Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Assistant Economic and Community Development Director McNamara, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Senior Management Analyst Del Toro, Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Hernandez. Pledge to the flag was led by Mr. Vincent Valtierra. Flag Salute Invocation was given by City Manager James Makshanoff. Invocation PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Javier Perez addressed the Council expressing concern in the cost of obtaining a City Building J. Perez Permit to build a patio, and requested that Council look into the possibility of reducing those fees. Comments Ms. Barbara Dickerson, Boardmember for the Citrus College Board of Trustees, gave an update on B. Dickerson Citrus College programs, which include a newsletter sent to Azusa High School students identifying 10 Comments reasons why students should consider Citrus College; she further announced students programs that will be held during the summer, 2014. Mr. James Kitto addressed the Council regarding parking violations issued to his motor home by City J. Kitto Staff; his motor home has been impounded, he is now homeless and living at the encampment at the Comments 'Canyon; a two week notice has been issued to vacate the Canyon, and he requested that the evacuation be extended to at least 4 weeks to allow him time to find housing. Mr. Armando Yanez, representing Assemblyman Roger Hernandez, addressed the meeting to invite A. Yanez everyone to a Veterans Community Resource Fair, May 9, 2014, 10:00 A.M., at Citrus College. Comments Mr. Salvador Pedregon addressed the Council regarding Senate Bill 1266 (SB 1266), which allows S. Pedregon transgender youth to use whatever bathroom and participate on whichever sports team they believe Comments matches their gender identity; he requested that Council take action to prevent this bill from passing. Ms. Vanessa Alikhan addressed the Council regarding a 2 acre parcel of land located on 9th Street that V. Alikhan was granted to the Rosedale Home Owners Association (HOA) by Rosedale Partners, expressing Comments concern that the land is un -kept and in public view adjacent to the Goldline; she proposed a dog park and wild flower meadow to be built on the parcel, and requested Council's support on this project. Mr. Dan Simpson addressed the Council regarding a proposed Legislation by Congresswoman Judy D. Simpson Chu for a National Recreation Area (NRA), at the Angeles National Forest; the NRA would take some Comments of the areas at the upper Canyon and turn them into scenic and wilderness areas; the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) has been actively involved in the review process; he suggested that public meetings be conducted to discuss this Legislation. Mr. Jorge V. Rosales addressed the Council stating that the updated Goldline parking structure design J. Rosales presented at a recent Planning Commission Meeting, is different than the original design, and requested Comments a public presentation of the updated design; he addressed Item D-3, a Letter of Agreement (LOA) for 'the Intermodal Transit Center, stating that the dollar amount is higher than the amount approved by Council, it does not address the value of the land contributed by the City, and the total cost for the project is different than what was originally stated; he suggested that Council review the LOA before considering its approval. Ms. Mercedes Castro addressed the Council thanking them for attending the recent Chamber Mixer, M. Castro and invited them to: the Texas Hold'Em & Casino Night and Bunco, Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Comments Eagles Club, and the Scrabble Tournament/Dinner, May 22, 2014, 6:00-8:00 P.M. at the Azusa Library to benefit the Literacy Program; tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce for both events. City Manager Makshanoff answered public comments: staff will contact Mr. Perez regarding his concerns on the cost of Building Permits, and Mr. Kitto regarding his concerns on the two week notice issued to the homeless encampments in the Canyon; he suggested that Mr. Pedregon contact the Azusa Unified School District regarding SB 1266; staff has been discussing the dog park suggested by Ms. Alikhan, and is looking at the specific plan to see what is allowed in that area and what is the responsibility of the HOA on this land, they will also contact the Water Resource Board and L.A. Co. Flood Control to find out if dog waste can have a negative impact in this area; the SGVCOG has been actively involved in the proposed NRA Legislation, as stated by Mr. Simpson, and has taken a position on the issue, the way this Legislation was presented by Congresswoman Chu, did now allow enough time to hold public meetings, Utilities Director Morrow has been reviewing it and will be presenting it at the next Utility Board Meeting, this topic has been discussed with Congresswoman Napolitano's Office, and staff will continue the dialog with Congresswoman Chu's Office; regarding Mr. Rosales' comments on Item D-3, they will be answered at the time the item is discussed. Councilmember Carrillo addressed the meeting stating that he has been discussing the NRA issue with the Council, it is a topic that he has not taken lightly; Congresswoman Chu initially informed the cities that this project was going to move forward and they could participation in the review process, but the time allowed for the review was limited; Azusa and surrounding Cities have expressed concerns on the ramifications of water rights; as a result, the SGVCOG created an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of a number of cities and water agencies to participate in the discussions; Azusa Utilities Director Morrow has been working with other water agencies giving his input; the SGVCOG needed to take a vote on April 17, 2014, and, unfortunately, there was not enough time for public input; this Legislation was not proposed by the cities, it was originally proposed by former Congressmembers Solis and Drier. REPORTS, UPDATES, COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF 04/21/2014 PAGE TWO J. Makshanoff Comments A. Carrillo Comments Rprts/ Updates Utilities Director Morrow addressed the meeting stating that the proposed Legislation on the NRA has G. Morrow been discussed at previous Utility Board Meetings; it is an issue of great importance to the Cities and Comments the water agencies; Azusa is the most affected given its location, as the City's water rights emanates from the mountains and river; the first draft of the Legislation was poor with respect to protecting the City's water rights, and has since been revised; staff and the different water associations to which the City belongs, feel that the revisions will protect water rights under the Legislation; at the next Utility Board Meeting, the Board will hear on the subject and staff will be proposing additional revisions to the wording to add clarification to some of the definitions; within a month, further discussions will be held on the two additional pieces of Legislation regarding the wilderness and the wild scenic designations; additional designations tend to be more complex and staff will ensure that Azusa is protected; he congratulated the SGVCOG and the Ad Hoc Committee for a job well done in representing the cities and the water utilities, as all the concerns were addressed and considered. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, to approve Councilmember Ratify Letter Macias' request to ratify the letter in support of Assembly Bill 257 (AB 257), by the following vote of AB 257 the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, to approve Councilmember Letter Support Carrillo's request to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support for the San Gabriel River Discovery Discovery Center, by the following vote of the Council: Center YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Selection of Council for City Representative and Alternate to the California Contract Cities Representative Association, for the period of April 2014 to March 2015. & Alternate to the CCCA Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, to appoint Councilmember Carrillo as the representative to the California Contract Cities Association, by the following vote of the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, to appoint Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, as the alternate to the California Contract Cities Association, by the following vote of the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales addressed the meeting congratulating the Parks and Recreation Department R. Gonzales for the recent and well attended Easter Egg Hunt, and announced: second Annual Shredathon, April 26, Comments 2014, 9:00-12:00 P.M., Azusa Light and Water; Cinco de Mayo celebration, April 27, 2014, 12:00-6:00 P.M. in front of City Hall. Councilmember Macias addressed the meeting stating that his request to ratify the letter in support of U. Macias AB 257, is for the extension of the GoldLine from Montclair to the Ontario Airport; he expressed Comments concern regarding the proposed NRA and its direct impact to Azusa; he discussed the need for additional funds to help with the anticipated cost for the necessary first responders, parking enforcement, street lighting, trash collection and increase asphalt maintenance, as a result of having additional people travel through City streets, and he feels that Azusa may not have enough representation at the Ad Hoc Committee; he requested from staff additional information regarding the property addressed by Ms. Alikhan. Councilmember Alvarez addressed the meeting to announce the Azusa Youth BBQ, Saturday June 7, E. Alvarez '2014, 5:00 P.M.; he thanked all who assisted with the beach clean-up on April 19, 2014, and on the Comments recent Easter Egg Hunt Event. Mayor Rocha addressed the meeting stating that it was to be adjourned in memory of Mr. Manuel J. Rocha Valenzuela, former longtime Azusa resident; he thanked: Parks and Recreation Director Jacobs, for the Comments past activities; Ms. Alikhan for addressing the un -kept parcel, stating the Azusa has a large group of volunteers that can help with the cleanup if allowed; Azusa Beautiful and an anonymous donor, for their donation, which helped bus people to Seal Beach for the Save Our Beach program, on April 19, 2014; he announced: Father Boyle film screening of G -Dog, April 25, 2014, 6:00 P.M., at Azusa Pacific University (APU), and Picnic with Father Boyle April 26, 2014, 5:00 P.M., in front of City Hall; Relay for Life, April 26, 2014, 9:00 A.M., Northside Park; Cinco de Mayo Celebration, April 27, 2014, in front of City Hall; and Parent University, 8:00 A.M., at Azusa High School; he asked to keep service men and woman in daily prayers. 04/21/2014 PAGE THREE C CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, Consent Cal to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 to D-11, with the exception of item D-3, which was handled under the Special Call portion of the Agenda, by the following vote of the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE I. Minutes of the regular meeting of April 7, 2014. Minutes 2. Resolution No. 14-C21, entitled: Reso 14-C21 Warrants A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 3. SPECIAL CALL ITEM Spec Call 4. First amendment of the extension of the Use/Lease Agreement with Azusa Pacific University APU Aquatic for the Slauson Park Community Pool/Azusa Aquatics Center from May 3, 2014 — July 31, 2014. Agmnt 5. Retainer Agreement for legal services from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester, LLP, that Retainer are anticipated to arise from an officer involved shooting that occurred on or about April 4, 2014, Agreement in an amount not to exceed $75,000 without written approval of the City Council. 6. Retainer Agreement for legal services from Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester, LLP, that Retainer are anticipated to arise from an accidental death that occurred on or about March 30, 2014, in an Agreement amount not to exceed $75,000 without written approval of the City Council. 7. Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural and design services to rehabilitate the Santa Fe RFP Santa Fe Depot, and amendment to the FY 2013/14 Capital Improvement Plan to reflect this phase of the Depot project budgeted at $100,000. 8. The positions recommended on the legislative update. 9. Resolution No. 14-C22, entitled: Legislative Update A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO Reso 14-C22 ESTABLISH THE NUMBER OF TRANSITIONAL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS Fire Works AUTHORIZED IN 2014. Permits 10. Resolution No. 14-C23, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Reso 14-C23 DECLARING TERMINATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PROCLAIMED BY THE Terminate DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES ON FEBRUARY 26, 2014. (Terminates Resolution Emergency No. 14-C 15, adopted March 3, 2014. Reso 11. Human Resources Action Items in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and H.R. Action applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s): Item Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: C. Grant, A. Juarez. New Appointment: P. Flores. Separations: J. Saathoff. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Letter of Agreement (LOA) between the City of Azusa and Los Angeles County Metropolitan LOA with Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for $3,520,190 in grant funding for the Azusa Intermodal LACMTA Transit Center. 'Senior Management Analyst Del Toro responded to questions posed by Councilmember Alvarez and Mayor Rocha stating that the funds stated in Schedule A, from Proposition C and Measure R, are sales tax revenue that are guaranteed and set aside for this project; staff has already been utilizing the Safetea-Lu Grant funds for the cost associated with the Environmental Impact Report (ETR); there is a need to approve the LOA in a timely fashion, or there may be the risk that the funds are redistributed to another agency, as stated on the conditions; for the purpose of the LOA, the 400 parking spaces for transit users as stated on Attachment B, do not relate to Foothill Transit at this time, this LOA is for the commitment of Azusa in terms of what the total cost will be and what the total allocation will be for the City; per the requirements on the original grant application, the City is legally required to provide up to 150 spaces for patrons, but the City will grant 400 spaces as previously discussed, this is also addressed in the parking plan; the distribution of parking spaces take separate actions by the Council. 04/21/2014 PAGE FOUR Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, to authorize the City Manager to execute a Letter of Agreement (LOA) between the City of Azusa and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for $3,520,190 in grant funding for the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center, by the following vote of the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS. Seer Agency Resolution Authorizing Payment of Warrants by The Successor Agency. Reso 14-R5 'Warrant Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales introduced a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY FUNDS. Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 14-R5, by the following vote of the Council: YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: It was consensus of the Council to Adjourn in Memory of Mr. Manuel Valenzuela, former longtime Adjourn in Azusa resident Memory M. Valenzuela TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:40 P.M. 1 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-C24. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2014-02. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2014-R6 (Former Redevelopment Agency) UPCOMING MEETINGS: April 28, 2014, Utility Board Meeting; May 5, 2014, City Council Meeting; May 19, 2014, City Council Meeting. 04/21/2014 PAGE FIVE