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Home My WebLink AboutE-1 Minutes November 16, 2015CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 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 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. Councilmember Macias joined the meeting at 6:41 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 Hull, Community Development Director Christiansen, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala, Police Chief Gonzalez, 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: 943 N. Vernon Avenue, Azusa CA 91702, APN: 8605-015-907 Agency Negotiator(s): Troy Butzlaff, City Manager; Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic & Community Development Negotiating Parties: Dave Kalacky, Performance Truck Repair Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment for Property Purchase 2.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. Property Address: Northeast corner of Dalton and Foothill, Azusa CA 91702, APN: 8608- 029-904, 906, 907 908,909,910 Agency Negotiator(s): Troy Butzlaff, City Manager; Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic & Community Development Negotiating Parties: Chase Pelton, Four Seasons Properties Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment for Property Purchase 3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6. City Negotiators: Troy L. Butzlaff, City Manager and Amelia Ayala, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Organizations: APOA (Azusa Police Officers Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association) 4.THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Consultation with Sam Gonzalez, Chief of Police, City of Azusa The City Council reconvened at 7:33 P.M.; City Attorney Hull announced that there was no reportable action. Call to Order Roll Call Closed Session APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 1/19/2016 REGULAR MEETING Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. Councilmember Carrillo joined the meeting at 7:33 p.m. after roll call. 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 Treasurer Vasquez, City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Hull, Community Development Director Christiansen, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala, Police Chief Gonzalez, Police Captain Hunt, Finance Director Paragas, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Administrative Technician Juarez. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Diana Williams. The Invocation was given by Pastor Rick McDonald, Azusa House of Prayer PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. Barbara Dickerson addressed the Council to encourage Veterans to attend Citrus College, should they wish to pursue an academic Career and announced three of the nine programs that received a grant from the Canyon City Foundation. Ms. Diana Williams discussed the success of the Lead in Harmony Conference which was held on November 6, 2015; thanked Administrative Intern Carina Campos along with everyone who assisted in the event; and stated that she would like to see the Human Relation Commission’s various annual events continued. Mr. Art Morales addressed the Council to discuss the great job of the Azusa Police Department and his desire to hire more officers; suggested designated parking spots at Citrus College for City of Azusa residents; suggested the lighting around the City be increased; and thanked the military for their service. Mr. Jorge V. Rosales addressed item D-6, commended staff for having the RFP ready right away; regarding item D-8, he stated he was glad to see the development of a pavement management plan; and expressed his happiness to see the First Quarter Financial Report on the agenda as it provides transparency. City Manager Butzlaff responded to the comments of Ms. Williams, stating that he would pass on her compliments to Carina Campos. In response to Mr. Morales’ comments regarding lighting, he stated that the City follows design guidelines and if there were specific areas of concern, he ccould provide a list to city staff. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL City Manager Butzlaff discussed the success of the Eddy Awards stating that although the City did not win it was a great opportunity to showcase the City and attract the businesses that the City needs. Mayor Rocha: Request for a proclamation for retiring Azusa Unified School District Board of Education Member, Mr. Burke Hamilton to be presented on Tuesday, November 17 at 3:30 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Alvarez to approve the proclamation for retiring Azusa Unified School Board of Education Member, Mr. Burke Hamilton, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Council to set a time and date in November, to hold the interviews of applicants for the vacant Planning Commission position. After a brief discussion, the Council elected to hold the interviews for the vacant Planning Commission position on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the Light and Water Conference Room. PAGE TWO – 11/16/2015 Regular Meeting Roll Call Flag Salute Invocation Public Comment B. Dickerson Comments D. Williams Comments A. Morales Comments J. Rosales Comments T. Butzlaff Comments Rprts/Update T. Butzlaff Comments Proclamation Request Planning Commission Interview Date Mayor Pro-tem Alvarez praised the success of the Veteran’s Day event; wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; stated that he would like to install a crosswalk or signal at the intersection of Irwindale and Paramount; and requested that staff also look at Vernon Avenue between Gladstone Street and Arrow Highway, although a crosswalk is present, safety is still an issue. Councilmember Macias reminded everyone to get their flu-shots; discussed the success of the Eddy Awards; and thanked staff for their presentation. He wished a happy belated birthday to the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corp and also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Carrillo wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and encouraged everyone to reflect on what they were thankful for. Councilmember Gonzales wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving; reminded everyone of the free yard sale dates on December 5 and December 6; and reminded everyone to think of the less fortunate during this cold weather and donate as they were able to. He announced the following events: Winter Fiesta and tree lighting on December 5; a senior citizen haircut drive, compliments of local beauticians and barbers on December 13 at the American Legion; and asked that anyone that may need transportation to the event contact him. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ms. Frances Salazar and Ms. Jovita Elias, lifelong Azusa residents. He wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and announced the following: donations for the Military can be dropped off at City Hall; the 17th annual school district wide food drive was taking place and donations received would go to local food banks; Buster Balloon Show and Food Drive at the City Library on December 2. He asked that everyone keep service men and women in their prayers. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 to D-12, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the Special Meeting of October 12, 2015 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2015-C60 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: M. Sencion, F. Zarate, P. Flores Promotion: P. Brock Separation: T. Harrington. 4. The lease contract with Enterprise Fleet Services for the lease of nine (9) unmarked police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $38,679.48 annually was approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute a lease agreement on behalf of the City. 5. The City Treasurer’s Statement of cash and investment balances for the month of September 2015 was received, reviewed and filed. 6. Staff was authorized to release a Request for Proposal for the development of a mixed-use project on the southeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Azusa Avenue, commonly known as Block 36. 7. The first amendment to the Franchise Agreement between the City and Jan’s Towing, Cities Towing and Storage, Inc. (DBA: San Gabriel Valley Towing), and Royal Coaches Auto Body & Towing was approved and the Mayor was authorized to sign on behalf of the City. 8. The City Manager was authorized to execute a Task Order with RKA Consulting Group for a not- to-exceed fee amount of $59,070.00 for the development of a Pavement Management System. 9. The Mayor was authorized to sign the Fiduciary Agreement Addendum Memorandum of _ Understanding to the Los Angeles Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) Strike Force Memorandum of Understanding. 10. The list of agreements executed by the City Manager from September 28, 2015 to October 31, 2015 was received and filed. 11. The First Quarter Financial Report ending September 30, 2015 was received, reviewed and filed. PAGE THREE – 11/16/2015 E. Alvarez Comments U. Macias Comments A. Carrillo Comments R. Gonzales Comments J. Rocha Comments Consent Calendar Minutes Res. No. 2016- C60, Warrants HR Action Items Lease of Police Vehicles Treasurer’s Statement RFP, Block 36 Amendment to Towing Agreement Task Order RKA Consult. MOU Amendment, OCDETF City Manager Agreements First Quarter Financial Rpt 12. Resolution No. 2015-C61 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF INTENT TO WITHDRAW MEMBERSHIP FROM THE INDEPENDET CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (ICRMA). ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AZUSA TRANSIT - ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AND ZONE CHANGE OF ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM THEIR CURRENT ZONING TO ‘SPECIFIC PLAN – AZUSA TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT’ Councilmember Macias offered an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA, APPROVING THE AZUSA TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT AND ZONE CHANGE OF ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA FROM THEIR CURRENT ZONING TO ‘SPECIFIC PLAN – AZUSA TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT’ Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2015-O11, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS Councilmember Gonzales offered a Resolution 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 Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-tem Alvarez, to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2015-R26, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: It was consensus of the City Council to adjourn the meeting in memory of Ms. Frances Salazar, Ms. Jovita Elias, and Ms. Rosemary Pementel, lifelong Azusa residents. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:15 P.M. _________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-C62 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2015-O14 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-R27 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: December 7, 2015 and December 21, 2015 PAGE FOUR – 11/16/2015 Res. No. 2015- C61, ICRMA Ord./Spec. Res. Second Reading of TOD Ordinance Ord. No. 2015- O11, TOD Specific Plan Succ. Agency Res. No. 2015- R26, Warrants Adjournment