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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - June 20, 2016 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE ' FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 20; 2016 — 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. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo. Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo arrived at 6:31 p.m., after roll call. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City.Clerk Garcia. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:32 P.M. to discuss the following: I. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS — Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.8. Property Address: 340 N. Orange Avenue (Azusa Armory) Agency Negotiator: Troy Butzlaff, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Daniel C. Kim, California Director of General Services Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Sale REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8. Property Address: Approximately 201 acres of certain real property on the Azusa mountainside, located north of the Rosedale Development up to the mountain ridge near the Azusa "A" and approximately 0.5 miles in width (Approximately 200 acres of land) Agency Negotiators: Troy L. Butzlaff, City Manager and Kurt Christiansen, Economic and Community Development Director. Negotiating Parties: Bill Holman, Rosedale Land Partners, LLP Under Negotiation: Terms for Property Transfer/Exchange 3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to California Government Code. Section 54957.6. Agency Negotiator: Troy Butzlaff, City Manager Employee(s) to be Discussed: Unrepresented Employees (Department Heads) 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — THREAT OF LITIGATION/POSSHILE INITIATION OF 'LITIGATION — Pursuant to California Government Code, Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4). 1 Potential Case — Dispute with Waste Management regarding payment of landfill and business license taxes 5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS — Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Title(s): City Manager and City Attorney , REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:42 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 Cornejo Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Finance Director Johnson, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Acting Police Chief Hunt, Director of Information Technology_ and Library Services Graf, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, Management Analyst Lacasella, Administrative Intern Campos, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Fred Madjar. 1 The invocation was given by Associate Minister Helen Goodwin, Canyon Christian Fellowship, CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:42 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1: Council heard a presentation from its agency negotiator and provided direction concerning the price and terms of negotiation for a potential sale, no further reportable action; Item 2: Council provided additional direction to its negotiator concerning terms for the property transfer and a related item is on the open agenda for consideration, no further reportable action; Item 3: Council provided direction to its negotiator regarding the negotiations; Item 4: Council provided direction to its legal counsel and City Manager, no further reportable action; and Item 5: Item was not discussed and would be carried over to subsequent meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Congresswoman Grace Napolitano expressed her concerns about the fire and requested a status update. City Manager Butzlaff responded to Congresswoman Napolitano's inquiry stating that two fires had started earlier in the day. The first was the Reservoir Fire which was the result of an overturned vehicle in the ravine off of Highway 39. The Fish Canyon fire began soon after and had been burning aggressively toward both the City of Azusa and the City of Duarte. Acting Police Chief Hunt provided an update on the hvo fires stating that the Fish Fire had burned over 16,000 acres and was the biggest threat to the City of Azusa; the fire was approximately 1 mile away from the Mountain Cove Community; aerial firefighting efforts consisting of over 6 helicopters and 1 super scooper were taking place; a command post was 'established at the National Guard Armory; many federal agencies, the Red Cross, and approximately 50 police personnel from the Los Angeles County Sherriff and neighboring agencies were assisting; there was 0% containment; and both fires would be monitored throughout the night. Mayor Rocha and City Manager Butzlaff inquired about the status of the re -opening of Highway 39 at Highway 2 which had been closed for approximately 30 years due to a landslide that took out a roadway connecting the two Highways. It was critical that the road be reopened and should a situation arise where Highway 39 needed to close, people would not be able to get out. Discussion ensued regarding a possible meeting of various agencies to assist with the opening of the Highway and Congresswoman Napolitano agreed to assist with the meeting of the agencies. Mr. Fred Madjar congratulated the Council for the successful conclusion of the Block 36 item; discussed the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan and a community meeting with Rosedale Land Partners that he attended; and addressed his concerns regarding the development of the open space surrounding the APU/Citrus College Station. Mr. Arno Conley stated that at a community meeting with Rosedale Land Partners, residents were presented with a plan for the Transit II Parcel; he addressed his concerns regarding the proposed plan, which appeared to be inconsistent with the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan; and requested that the community be kept informed of plans. City Manager Butzlaff responded to public comments stating that the City had only received plans from Brookfield Development for the residential development to the west of the transit plaza. The City had been in discussions with Rosedale Land Partners to discuss the plans for the transit plaza but nothing had been formalized. Concepts had been discussed with the ad-hoc committee but they would ultimately be presented to the City Council for approval and there would be a time and place for the public to be involved.. 'REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen presented a plaque that the City received from the Los Angeles Section of the American Planning Association in recognition of City's Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan which was named Economic Plan and Development of the Year. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz provided information on the 626 Golden Streets event scheduled for June 26, 2016 stating that the event consisted of approximately 17 miles of open streets for individuals to enjoy activities which do not include a motor vehicle. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo expressed his appreciation of the fire fighting and law enforcement personnel that were assisting with the two fires and his best wishes for those individuals that were evacuated. PAGE TWO — 6/20/2016 Councilmember Gonzales thanked the fire fighters for their assistance and sent his thoughts and prayers to the impacted residents. He wished everyone a Happy 4 1 of July, asked everyone to support the local fireworks stands and remember to use safe and sane fireworks. Councilmember Alvarez expressed his wishes for the fire to turn away from homes. He asked that everyone stay safe on the 4'h of July and requested that residents support the local non-profit fireworks stands. . Councilmember Macias reminded residents that they are only allowed to discharge fireworks on July 4'h; hoped everyone had a great Father's Day; discussed the road closures for the 626 Golden Streets event which encourages individuals to participate in activities not involving a car; and expressed his appreciation of the fire fighters. Mayor Rocha expressed his sentiments regarding the fire; announced the following events: June 21- Azusa Library's 'Summer Reading Program's Teresa Smith Dance and June 25 — 5`1' Annual Veteran's Forum; reminded everyone of the fine for discharging illegal fireworks; stated that no fireworks were allowed north of Sierra Madre Avenue; and asked that everyone keep service men and women in their prayers. SCHEDULEDITEMS THE CITY COUNCIL, AZUSA UTILITY BOARD, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED JOINTLY TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING: FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 CITY. UTILITIES, AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGET ADOPTION. Finance Director Johnson presented an overview of the proposed 2016/17 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan Budgets stating that the budget was balanced with a projected surplus of $3.2 million, which contained one-time revenues of $2.0 million for a property sale related to the Metro Goldline; conservative sales tax projections of 2.5% and property tax projections of 3.0% were used; and a savings of (-$417,140) was also included due to attrition and vacant positions. The General Fund budget included the following: impacts of recent labor negotiations ($33,315); proposed personnel changes ($349,925); and a mandated Los Angeles County Fire contract increase of 4.1% ($178,683). The uncommitted reserve fund balance was expected to increase to $5.2 million by the end of FY 2016/17 which includes one-time revenues of $2.0 million and the projected $1.2 million surplus at fiscal year-end. The General Fund's proposed budget was $37,244,030 with a 15% reserve target of $5,586,605. The projected fund 'balance was $5,209,200 which was less than $380,000 from the reserve target. An overview of the General Fund Proposed Revenues and Expenditures was provided with a 9.3% proposed revenue increase and 0% proposed expenditure increase. The proposed 2016-17 City-wide Budget was $152,756,264 and summarized as follows: General Fund - $37,244,028; Special Revenue Funds - $17,470,595; Capital Projects Funds - $1,229,910; Debt Service Funds - $6,218,365; Enterprise Funds - $72,937,558; Successor Agency Funds - $5,906,120; and Internal Service Funds - $1 1,749,688. A proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program totaling $45.8 million city-wide was developed with approximately $32k in funding located and an additional $14k remained unfunded. The total proposed Capital Improvement budget was $10.8 million which included $8.0 million in carryover projects. Discussion regarding the budget ensued and the Council expressed its appreciation of staff, suggested that the reserve fund eventually be increased to 25%; public safety being 61% of expenditures was consistent and typical among cities of the same size; and there was no cap for the Los Angeles County Fire contract cost increases. Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2016-C39 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C39. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE THREE — 6/20/2016 Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. UB -4-2016 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE UTILITY BOARD OF THE AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the . members present to approve Resolution No. UB -4-2016. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-P1 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-P 1. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2016 -RI I entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017 Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-R11. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE UTILITY BOARD AND AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADJOURNED, AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL CONTINUED. PUBLIC HEARING - 2016 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) APPLICATION. Acting Police Chief Hunt presented the item stating that the Police Department applied for the 2016 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) which was non-competitive for frontline law enforcement equipment. $16,834 was being requested from the JAG program which would be utilized to purchase three handheld radios and one tablet computer. Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open. City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on June 8, 2016, in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. No public comment was given. Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to close the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ,AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the purchase of specified equipment. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE FOUR — 6/20/2016 REQUEST TO APPROVE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO CREATE THE "AZUSA-RMC JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY" AND CONVEYANCE OF HILLSIDE LAND NORTH OF THE ROSEDALE PROJECT TO THE AUTHORITY FOR LONG-TERM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE. City Manager Butzlaff presented the staff report stating that the Development Agreement with Rosedale Land Partners required 201 acres of hillside property, north of the Rosedale Project, be transferred to the City or the City's conservancy of choice. The proposed Joint Powers Agreement would establish a Joint Powers Authority called the "Azusa -RMC Joint Powers Authority" (JPA) consisting of the City and the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy tojointly manage the 201 acres of open space. City Attorney Martinez provided details about the Agreement stating that it was a standard form agreement which was negotiated with the California Attorney General's Office as they represent the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers 'and Mountains Conservancy. The agreement required that the JPA be run by five directors, two of which would be appointed by the Azusa City Council, one appointed by the Azusa Planning Commission, and two appointed by the Conservancy. An item requesting that City Council appoint two directors would be presented at a future meeting. Further details about the agreement were provided to the Council. In response to questions posed by the Council, City Manager Butzlaff stated that the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy would be financially contributing to the JPA and Rosedale Land Partners had made an initial contribution of $50,000 which would be utilized for operation and maintenance of the JPA. Action was only taken on Recommendation No. 1. Recommendation No. 2 would be presented at a future meeting. Councilmember Macias offered Resolution No. 2016-C40 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S ENTRY INTO A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO FORM THE "AZUSA — RMC JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY" FOR THE LONG-TERM OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HILLSIDE LAND NORTH OF THE "ROSEDALE" PROJECT Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C40. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' 2016 SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE. Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia presented the staff report stating that Staff proposed that the City Council cancel the meetings of July 5, 2016, August 1, 2016, and September 6, 2016 as opposed to cancelling both of the August meetings as has been done in the past. In response to questions posed by the Council, City Manager Butzlaff stated that holding one meeting per month would allow the Council the ability to conduct business without having the traditional six week gap between the July and September meetings. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed summer schedule and the majority of the Council agreed to the proposed schedule. No formal action was taken. - ADOPT NECESSARY RESOLUTIONS AND CERTIFICATE DESGINATING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATES AS REQUIRED FOR THE CITY'S MEMBERSHIP INTO CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY FOR INSURANCE SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016. City Manager Butzlaff presented the staff report stating that the presented administrative Resolutions were a requirement of joining the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CAJPIA). The Council would also need to designate a Delegate and Alternate to the CAJPIA Board of Directors. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C41 entitled: 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING(EXECUTION OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C41. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE FIVE — 6/20/2016 Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C42 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE EXCESS LIABILITY PROTECTION PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C42. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C43 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C43. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C44 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROVIDING WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY VOLUNTEERS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3363.5 OF THE LABOR CODE Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C44. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C45 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF CALIFORNIAFOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO SELF INSUREWORKERS' COMPENSATION LIABILITIES Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C45. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C46 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT DELEGATES BASIC TORT CLAIM HANDLING OF MINOR CLAIMS TO THE CITY MANAGER AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 935.4 Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C46. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala provided information regarding the designation of the Director and Alternates to the CAJPIA. Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to designate Mayor Rocha as Director and City Manager Butzlaff and Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala as Alternates to the CAJPIA. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE SIX — 6/20/2016 DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. City Manager Butzlaff presented the staff report stating that the League of California Cities requires that the Council appoint a delegate and alternate to vote on the City's behalf at the Annual Conference business meeting. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Rocha, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to designate Councilmember Macias to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference as voting delegate. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Rocha, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to designate Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference as alternate voting delegate. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-11, with the exception of items E-6 and E-8 which were handled under the Special Call portion of the agenda, and carried by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2016were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2016-C47 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: S. Hunt, A. Avalos, P. Brock, S. Sloniker, T. N. Rosales ' Flexible Staffing Promotion: S. Gonzalez Class Specification Revision: Library Services Manager. 4. The School Resource Officer contract for the 2016/17 school year between the Azusa Unified School District and the Azusa Police Department was approved. 5. The quarterly legislative update was received and filed. 6. Special Call. 7. The City Manager was authorized to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), allowing LACMTA to act as a designated grant recipient for FTA grant funds for the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center. 8. Special Call. 9. The issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders, in an amount of $25,000 or more as outlined in Sec. 2-518 (a) of the Municipal Code, was approved. 10. Staff was authorized to distribute correspondence to Supervisor Hilda L. Solis conveying the City's concerns with the proposed Los Angeles County Park Tax. 11. Resolution No. 2016-C49 was adopted and entitled: 'RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2016-17 IN THE AMOUNT OF $236,153,102. SPECIAL CALL REOUEST TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGRA CONSULTING TO DEVELOP A BRANDING AND MARKETING STRATEGY. Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen and Economic Development Specialist'Campos responded to questions posed by the Council stating that Allegra Consulting proposed to assist the City with the creation of a marketing and branding strategy to highlight the City's key attributes. PAGE SEVEN — 6/20/2016 Discussion ensued regarding the types of marketing materials that would be created and distributed. Staff provided information about how they were able to lower the originally proposed cost and the selection address. Staff also clarified the reasons that the received proposals had a wide -range of costs. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Allegra Consulting. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE LOS ANGELES' COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 8. '2016 BALLOT TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Director of Public Works/City Engineer and City Manager Butzlaff responded to questions posed by the Council stating that the L'os Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) would use Measure R funds to build the extension of the Gold Line to the County line and the San Bernardino County Association of Governments would take responsibility for the construction from that point to the Ontario International Airport. Council directed Staff to modify the language of the Resolution to include the extension of the Gold Line to the Ontario International Airport. Councilmember Macias offered Resolution No. 2016-C48 entitled: A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (herein, "METRO") BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016 BALLOT TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to adopt Resolution No. 2016-C48 with amendments. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ' ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council. 1 TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 P.M. er NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-050 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-03 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-1112 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: July 18, 2016 and August 15, 2016 PAGE EIGHT — 6/20/2016 '