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Home My WebLink AboutE-1 - Minutes, April 18, 2016CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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. 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, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Administrative Technician Juarez. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:32 P.M. to discuss the following: 1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: 340 N. Orange Avenue (Azusa Armory) Agency Negotiators: Troy Butzlaff, City Manager Negotiating Parties: Daniel C. Kim, California Director of General Services Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Sale 2.CONFERENCE INVOLVING A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY – EAST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM dba L.A. WORKS – Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.96. Discussion will concern: Exposure to Litigation Azusa Agency Representatives: Joe Rocha, Mayor; Troy Butzlaff, City Manager 3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Titles: City Manager and City Attorney The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1: Council provided direction to City negotiator, no other reportable action; Item 2: No reportable action; and Item 3: Council will continue to conduct the evaluations, item will be on future agendas. REGULAR SESSION 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 Cornejo, City Treasurer Vasquez Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Police Chief Gonzalez, Utilities Director Morrow, Interim Finance Director Johnson, Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Administrative Technician Juarez. CONSENT ITEM E-1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 5/2/2016 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Jeff Cameron. The invocation was given by Pastor Ariel Verayo, Jesus is Lord Church. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Dan Simpson expressed his desire for the re-opening of the Garcia Trail and inquired about its restoration. Mr. Hector Elizalde provided information regarding the 5th Veteran’s Forum scheduled to take place on June 25, 2016 at the National Guard Armory and discussed the Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Raphael Olano commented on the recently posted parking restrictions located in the areas surrounding the Downtown Gold Line Station. City Manager Butzlaff responded that he would prepare answers to the questions posed by Mr. Simpson to be provided at a later time. With respect to restricted parkinghe encouraged residents to utilize Azusa Transit to shuttle back and forth from the stations. He announced a Special City Council meeting on April 25th following the Utility Board meeting to discuss issues related to parking. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL City Manager Butzlaff announced the annual City Hall clean-up on Friday, April 22. Mayor Rocha: Request for a $200.00 donation to Lee School to assist with costs associated with bus transportation for 85 to 100 4th grade students to visit Mission San Juan Capistrano on April 27, 2016. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve a donation to Lee School. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Rocha: Request for a Proclamation proclaiming the month of May, 2016 as “Lupus Awareness Month” in the City of Azusa for Looms4Lupus, a non-profit organization. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve a proclamation proclaiming the month of May 2016 as “Lupus Awareness Month.” AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Manager: Request for a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 1-7, 2016 as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Azusa. Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 1-7, 2016 as Public Service Recognition Week. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE City Clerk: Request for a Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 1-7, 2016 as the 47th Annual Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Azusa. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve a proclamation proclaiming the week of May 1-7, 2016 as the 47th Annual Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Azusa. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Macias discussed the issues related to the Department of Veterans Affairs, offered his condolences in the passing of WWII Veteran, Mr. Jim Rose, and reminded everyone that Fish Canyon Falls was open to hikers. Councilmember Alvarez suggested that a session regarding veteran burials be added to the Annual Veteran’s Forum. Councilmember Gonzales thanked City Staff for their recognition of Earth Day throughout the month of April. He announced the Shred-a-Thon on Saturday, April 23 at Azusa Light & Water, and recognized the Armenian Genocide as well as all other Genocides. 4/18/2016 – PAGE TWO Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Rodolfo Salgado Ramirez and Ms. Frances Villanueva Salce, lifelong Azusa residents, and Mr. Jim Rose, WWII Veteran and longtime Azusa resident. He announced the following events: April 21 - Arbor Day; April 22 - Azusa Reads, Writes and Counts; April 23 – Azusa Unified School District’s Parent University; April 24 - Remembrance Day in honor of the Armenian Genocide; and April 24 - Relay for Life. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 to D-8, and carried by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the Adjourned Regular/Special Meeting of February 22, 2016 and the Regular Meeting of March 7, 2016 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2016-C28 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: C. Gutierrez, M. Shan Thompson Flexible Staffing Promotion: M. Vega Promotion: M. Barbosa, F. Cawte. 4. A Professional Services Agreement with ThinkNow Research to conduct a Public Opinion Research Survey in an amount not to exceed $25,000 was approved. 5. Resolution No. 2016-C29 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYLCING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) FOR PAYMENT PROGRAMS AND RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS. 6. The issuance of a purchase order to One Source Supply in an amount not to exceed $92,930.13 was approved. 7. A contract was awarded to Western Indoor Environmental Services to clean above the ceiling tiles at City Hall West Wing in an amount not to exceed $58,025. 8. An amendment to the Letter Agreement with MuniTemps for Interim Assistant City Clerk services increasing the total compensation by an additional $14,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $64,000 was approved. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Rodolfo Salgado Ramirez and Ms. Frances Villanueva Salce, lifelong Azusa residents, and Mr. Jim Rose, WWII veteran and longtime Azusa resident. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:14 P.M. _________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-C30 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O2 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-R8 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: May 2, 2016 and May 16, 2016 4/18/2016 – PAGE THREE