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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - March 19, 2018AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AZUSA AUDITORIUM 213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AZUSA, CA 91702 AZUSA CITY COUNCIL JOSEPH ROMERO ROCHA MAYOR EDWARD J. ALVAREZ COUNCILMEMBER URIEL EDWARD MACIAS MAYOR PRO -TEM 6:30 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call CEREMONIAL MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2018 6:30 P.M. Ceremonial/Closed Session 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting ANGEL CARRILLO COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT GONZALES COUNCILMEMBER 1. Azusa Chamber of Commerce to present checks from the proceeds of the Casino Night Fundraiser to Azusa American Little League, Azusa National Little League, Azusa Jr. All American Football, Azusa Little League Softball, and the City of Azusa Department of Recreation and Family Services. CLOSED SESSION 3/19/2018 - 1 - NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION Prior to going into closed session the City Council will convene in the Auditorium serving as Council Chambers to take public comment on the closed session items only. General public comment will be provided for during the regular portion of the meeting beginning at 7:30 P.M. 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Tanya Bragg, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and Don Penman, Interim City Manager Organizations: SEIU (Service Employees International Union- Local 721), ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association), APOA (Azusa Police Officers Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), and APMA (Azusa Police Middle Management Association) 7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING In compliance with Government code Section 54957.5, copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk - 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; copies for public view are at the Azusa City Library - 729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa Police Department Lobby - 725 N. Alameda Ave., and the City of Azusa Web Page www. ci. azusa. ca. us. Persons who wish to speak during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda or on a Public Hearing item, shall fill out a card requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerkprior to 7:30 P.M.; cards submitted after will not be accepted. A. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Flag Salute 4. Invocation 5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public comments on items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the council/agency board that are not listed on this agenda or are listed on this a enda as an itein other than a public hearing item. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to address the city council/agency board about public hearing items at the time the public hearing is held. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the council/agency board is prohibited from taking action on oral requests, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. The council/agency board will respond after public comment has been received. Each person or representative of a group shall be allowed to speak without interruption for up to five (5) continuous minutes, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to the speaker's questions or comments shall be handled after the speaker has completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes. 3/19/2018 - 2 - C. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL 1. Economic and Community Development: Request appointment of two members of the City Council for the City of Azusa Scholarship Program Ad Hoc Committee. D. SCHEDULED ITEMS 1. APPROVE LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO AB 1912, AS PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED, REGARDING JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY PENSION OBLIGATIONS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve a letter of opposition to AB 1912, as proposed to be amended; 2) Authorize the City Council to sign the letter. 2. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING INSTALLATION! OF BALLFIELD NETTING AT GLADSTONE PARK LOCATED AT 414 S PASADENA AVE. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Discuss and provide direction to Staff. 3. APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt the following Resolutions: a. No. 2018-C25 re -appointing Stevie Heath to the Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission term expiring September 30, 2022. b. No. 2018-C26 appointing Michelle Pastrano to the Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission term expiring September 30, 2022. c. No. 2018-C27 appointing James Ramirez to the Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission term expiring September 30, 2022. 4. SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO -TEM. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the selection of Council Member Robert Gonzales as Mayor Pro -Tem for a one-year term, expiring March, 2019. E. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one vote. If Councilmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS. 1. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 26, 2018 AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2018. _ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes as written. 3/19/2018 -3 - 2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED MARCH 1 2018 THROUGH MARCH 14 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-C28 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which the same are to be paid. 3. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 5.7.5 and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s). 4. ADOP'T'ION OF A RESOLUTION OFFERING A REWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) LEADING TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE IDENTITY AND APPREHENSION OF THE PERSON WHOSE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF ALEXANDER MORALES. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-C29: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, OFFERING A REWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) LEADING TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE IDENTITY AND APPREHENSION OF THE PERSON WHOSE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF ALEXANDER MORALES. 5. CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISION AND TITLE CHANGE — BUILDING INSPECTOR. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached classification specification revisions and title change for the Building Inspector position. 6. CLASS SPECIFICATION REVISION — DIRECTOR OIC UTILITIES. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the attached classification specification revisions for the Director of Utilities position. F. SECOND READING ORDINANCES 1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01 — APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016- 01 AND REVISING THE CITY'S ZONING MAP (FIGURE I OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE) TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Read by title only, second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 2018-01: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01 AND REVISING THE CITY'S ZONING MAP (FIGURE 1 OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE CITY'S MUNICIPAL CODE) TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL. 3/19/2018 - 4 - G. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS. 1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED MARCH 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2018. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2018-R05 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds. H. ADJOURNMENT. UPCOMING MEETINGS: April 2, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Ceremonial/Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting April 16, 2018, 6:30 p.m. Ceremonial/Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the meeting when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting. CERTIFICATION I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Azusa, or my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on March 15, 2018, seventy- two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the City Clerk's Office, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the lobby of the Police Department, 725 N. Alameda Ave.; the Civic Auditorium, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the City Library, 729 N. Dalton Ave.; and on the City's Web Page at www.ci.azusa.ca.us. Adrian Garcia; MMC Chief Deputy City Clerk Azusa City Clerk's Office 3/19/2018 - 5 -