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Home My WebLink AboutE-1 - Minutes, April 4, 2016CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, APRIL 4, 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 6:35 p.m. and Councilmember Macias at 6:58 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, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Administrative Technician Juarez. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 P.M. to discuss the following: 1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: D Club, 975 W. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa (APN 8605-019-906 and 907) Agency Negotiators: Troy Butzlaff, City Manager; Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic & Community Development; and Erik Westedt, CBRE Negotiating Parties: Keith Parry, EFPAR Development Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION – Pursuant to California Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(1). One Potential Case 3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATIONS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Title(s): 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 heard a presentation from Staff concerning the property and a proposal received, no further reportable action; Item 2: Item related to a claim received from Waste Management concerning a dispute regarding payment of taxes, Council heard from staff, found no legal action, no reportable action; and Item 3: Council was working through evaluations, no other reportable action. 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 CONSENT ITEM E-1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 5/2/2016 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, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Police Captain Hunt, Utilities Director Morrow, Interim Finance Director Johnson, Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Administrative Technician Juarez. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Patricia Brizuela. The invocation was given by Pastor Rick McDonald, Azusa House of Prayer. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Carmen Schmidt expressed concern with the lack of parking on Alameda Avenue, due to the Gold Line Station. Ms. Alexandra Muniz provided information regarding the Relay for Life event scheduled for April 30, 2016. Ms. Victoria Battle and Ms. Jasmine Cardona inquired about affordable housing programs offered by the City. Ms. Patricia Brizuela announced the recent passing of her father and WWII Veteran, Mr. Jim Rose. Mr. Hector Elizalde, representative of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, announced the 5th Annual Veteran’s Forum on June 25, 2016 and provided a brief background of the event. City Manager Butzlaff responded to public comments, noting that the City was aware of the parking issues and had two approaches. He advised that short term solutions included commuter education and parking restrictions, and long term solutions included remote parking and parking structure permits. Regarding the comments about affordable housing, he stated that itwas challenging for the City to meet the affordable housing requirements due to the lack of revenue from the former Redevelopment Agency. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo: Request for a donation to Gladstone High School to assist with costs associated with bus transportation for students to attend a performance by the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on April 15, 2016. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present to approve a donation to Gladstone High School. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo requested that Staff expedite the solutions to the parking issues surrounding the Gold Line parking structures. Councilmember Gonzales offered his condolences to Ms. Patricia Brizuela in the passing of her father, Mr. Jim Rose. He announced the success of the compost and mulch giveaway on Saturday, April 2 and thanked sponsors and volunteers that participated in the event. Councilmember Macias expressed his condolences to Ms. Patricia Brizuela in the passing of her father. He assured residents that the City would find a solution to the parking issues surrounding the Gold Line Station; announced the First Annual City Council Walkabout on April 9; and wished his sister-in-law Terry, and his sons Ethan and Andres a happy birthday. Councilmember Alvarez offered his condolences to Ms. Patricia Brizuela, in the passing of her father and addressed the Gold Line Station parking issues, requesting that Staff quickly find solutions to the problem. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Jim Rose, WWII veteran. He announced the following events: two days per week lawn watering beginning April through October; free yard sales, April 9 and 10; Foothill Middle School and Sierra High School Fitness Spring Fling, April 9; City Council Walk-a-bout, April 9; Neighbors Helping Neighbors, April 16; and Azusa Veterans Memorial Committee fundraising breakfast at American Legion on April 17. He requested extra patrol in the area surrounding the Gold Line Station and asked that everyone keep service men and women in their daily prayers. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 to D-10, and carried by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 4/4/2016 – PAGE TWO 1. Resolution No. 2016-C26 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. 2. The City Treasurer’s Statement of cash and investment balances for the month of February 2016 was received, reviewed, and filed. 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: A. Hernandez Separation: S. Seffer 4. Staff was authorized to submit an application with California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) for Insurance Services effective July 1, 2016. 5. The City Manager was authorized to give Rosedale Land Partners consent to assign maintenance of Area D Detention Basin Facility 2B. 6. A grant from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Traffic Management System Project was accepted. 7. The City Manager was authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Arcadia, Azusa, Duarte, Irwindale, Monrovia, San Marino, and South Pasadena and the County of Los Angeles for the Golden Streets Festival. 8. A Professional Services Agreement with Public Sector Personnel Consultants (PSPC) to conduct a Citywide Classification and Compensation Study in an amount not to exceed $78,750, which includes a 5% ($3,750) contingency, was approved. 9. Resolution No. 2016-C27 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF TRANSITIONAL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS AUTHORIZED IN 2016 10. The list of agreements executed by the City Manager for February 2016 was received and filed. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY. Agency Member Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2016-R7 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 Agency Member Gonzales, seconded by Agency Member Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present, to approve Resolution No. 2016-R7: AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:14 P.M. _________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-C28. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O2. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-R8 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: April 18, 2016 and May 2, 2016 4/4/2016 – PAGE THREE