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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 02, 2015 - CCd CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2015 — 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 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. Call to Order ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Comejo. Councilmember Carrillo joined the meeting Roll Call at 6:32 P.M. after roll call. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCH.MEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Also Present Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Martinez, Interim Human Resources Director St. Peter, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Hernandez. CLOSED SESSION Ceremonial The City Council Recessed to closed session at 6:31 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Labor Code, Section 54957.6. Negotiations City Negotiator: Theresa St. Peter, Interim Human Resources Director ACEA, AMA, Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employee Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of IBEW, Exec Police Personnel), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association), 113EW Management (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) and Executive Management Employees (Unrepresented). The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced that Council heard a City Attorney presentation from the City's negotiator, and there was no reportable action taken. Report REGULAR MEETING Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS ALVAREZ , ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Comejo. Staff Members: Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Martinez, Police Chief Gonzalez, Finance Director Paragas, City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Bobadilla, Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Police Captain Chavez, Police Administration Service Manager Miller, Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Hernandez. Pledge to the flag was led by Ms. Dora Gomez. Invocation was given by Pastor Rick McDonald, Azusa House of Prayer. Regular Mtg Call to Order Roll Call Also Present Flag Salute Invocation PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public Part Ms. Dora Gomez, representing Project 29:11, a community developed corporation in the City of D. Gomez Covina, thanked Mayor Rocha for attending the Annual Community Christmas Party held in Comments December 2014, and invited all to the Back to School Blast Event in August 2015; she provided the program's web page at www.project291 Lnet, for information on the program and future events. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed the meeting to welcome new City Manager Mr. Troy Butzlaff; she P. Martinez suggested that the Downtown area needs change to create a more friendly shopping experience and a Comments mixed use development; she encouraged everyone to vote on Election Day on March 3, 2015. Mr. Robert Donnelson addressed the meeting thanking the Council and staff for installing a new light R. Donnelson 'pole on Russell St. and Azusa Ave.; he addressed item B-1, the dog licensing report, stating that he did Comments not receive a renewal notice; he suggested that three year and lifetime licensing be offered, same as with the previous provider. REPORTS, UPDATES, COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Report from staff regarding dog licensine: Police Chief Gonzales addressed the Council stating that the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (LACACC) issued renewal notices to 52 Cities, but the City of Azusa Zip Code was omitted from that mailing due to a data entry error; the few residents that did received the notice were coded as Azusa County residents; the LACACC will take corrective measures by re - sending renewal notices that will include refunds for the $40.00 field officer enforcement penalty, and those who were penalized with an amount equal to their license will be given credit for a second year license; he responded to Mr. Donnelson's question, stating that staff researched various options for animal licensing and humane services, during that time the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) was dissolving, the cost to the City to maintain the relationship with the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society was high, and the service was poor; the LACACC provides better service, and their prices are reasonable; after the LACACC took over, registration went up from 600 to 4,000. Rprts/Update Report on Dog Licensing by Police Chief Mayor Rocha thanked thank Police Chief Gonzales for looking into this matter, and he was happy that J. Rocha & the error was being corrected; Councilmember Macias asked if the three days notice to respond left at U. Macias residences by the canvassing filed officer, be extended to a week, to allow more time for those who are Comment not at home during the day. Mr. Carlos Pineda, Animal Control Manager for the LACACC, addressed the Council thanking them for the opportunity and apologized for all the inconveniences that the error caused; they will take this as a learning opportunity to prevent it from happening again; he responded to Councilmember Macias question stating that the field officers are responsible for enforcing State and City laws regarding licensing of pets; the canvassing process allows for three attempts to reach the resident, officers provide a contact phone number on the notices, so that they can set up specific appointments, as they understand that some people are absent from their home during the day; they will look at alternative options to make it more available for residents and cost effective to the City. Discussion was held regarding having two dog clinics per year, during the winter and summer; in June, Police staff coordinates with the Azusa Light &Water Department on the mailing of notices to all residents inside their utility bills, to announce the July and August clinic events, and again in July to announce the January Canvassing; staff will work with the LACACC regarding adding another clinic event during the year; two or three year licenses are not available, because if the pet dies prior to the license expiring, the fees are non-refundable; the former provider offered life -time licensing, which the LACACC does not honor as they are not legal; however, the City will reimburse those who had the lifetime license with the prior provider once they register with the LACACC; Azusa is one of 52 Cities that contract with the LACACC and cannot customize its contract, but staff negotiated a few benefits such as not licensing cats, as it is mandatory with the LACACC; in addition to the animal shelter, they offer online licensing renewal and at the Norwalk Office; it was requested that they keep up-to-date and accurate records, as a resident reported having wrong information on her account. L.A. County Reps Comment Discussion 'Interim City Manager Permian addressed the Council to thank them for giving him the opportunity to D. Penman serve them, the community and staff for the past three and a half months, as it was his last official Comments meeting; he enjoyed the experience and stated that he sees a good future for Azusa. Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his hard work, it was a pleasure R. Gonzales working with him and wished him the best in his future endeavors; he announced that Azusa is hosting Comments a delegation of South Korean High School baseball players who are using the Recreation softball field to practice, they have played with high schools from the San Gabriel Valley, and he invited all to their exhibition game with Azusa and Gladstone High Schools, February 4, 2015, 3:00 P.M., Memorial Park; he announced the 10th Annual Casino Night, February 20, 2015, 6:30 P.M., Azusa Woman's Club; he requested that during the election season constitutes try to contact candidates personally and not use social media to transmit wrong messages, and asked everyone to be respectful of campaign signs as someone was caught stealing political signs was arrested. 02/02/2015 PAGE TWO Councilmember Alvarez thanked Interim City Manger Penman for his hard work and for the great job E. Alvarez he did during his tenure, and stated that he will be missed. Comments Councilmember Macias gave Interim City Manager Penman a heartfelt thank you, and stated that he U. Macias did make a difference during his tenure with the City; he thanked everyone who assisted in putting Comments together the Great Menudo Cook -off event on January 31, 2015; he wished everyone a Happy Groundhog Day. Councilmember Carrillo thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his service and commitment to the A. Carrillo community. Comments Mayor Rocha thanked Interim City Manager Penman for his service; he announced the following J. Rocha events: Tree Planting Ceremony, February 7, 2015, 8:00 A.M. on Russell St. between Azusa Ave. and Comments San Gabriel Ave.; Recognition and Hanging up of a Military Banner, February 8, 2015, 8:30 A.M., 6th St. and Azusa Ave.; Be a Walker, February 14, 2015, 8:00 A.M., Northside Park; he read a letter received from an Azusa soldier currently serving in Afghanistan, thanking everyone who donated to the care packages; he asked to keep service men and women in daily prayers. Sched Items No Items. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Consent Carrillo, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 to D-5, by the following vote of the Council: Calendar YES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 2015, were approved as written. 2. The following Resolution No. 2015-05 was adopted and entitled: 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. The Human Resources Action Items, in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows: Merit Increase and or Regular Appointments: T. Avila, Police Corporal; J. Rush, Police Officer; S. Sloniker, Police Officer. Flexible Staffing Promotions: J. Picazo, Water Distribution Worker III; R. Sok, Police Records Specialist III; M. V. Vega, Police Records Specialist II. 4. The Interim City Manager was authorized to approve the License Agreement with Performance Truck Repair for the use of approximately 4,000 square feet of City property, 943 N. Vernon Ave., at $800 per month for the storage of large vehicles, subject to any non -substantive changes made by the City Attomey. Minutes Reso 2015-05 Warrants H.R. Action Item License Agreement w/ Truck Repair 5. Pursuant to the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 3.5 and 3.8, the class specification and Class Spec & corresponding salary range for Police Records Supervisor was adopted, and the reclassification of Reclassification Rose Rodriguez from Police Records Specialist III to Police Records Supervisor was approved. ADJOURNMENT: It was consensus of the City Council to adjoum the meeting. I TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:40 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-C6. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2015-03. NEXT RESOLUTION NO.2015-R1 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: February 17, 2015 (Tuesday); March 2, 2015. 02/02/2015 PAGE TEIREE Adjourn