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Home My WebLink AboutE-1 - Minutes Regular Meeting, October 1, 2018CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2018 – 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: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Bragg, Chief of Police Hunt, Recreation Coordinator Alirez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. THE CEREMONIAL PORTION OF THE AGENDA WAS MOVED TO 6:30 P.M., AT THE DISCRECTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL. CEREMONIAL 1.Certificates of Appreciation were presented to sponsors of the Kids Come First Golf Tournament and checks were presented to Azusa High School and Gladstone High School Golf Teams. 2.A Certificate of Recognition was presented to the Azusa Unified School District Nutrition Services for providing free summer meals to Azusa youth for the past three years. PUBLIC COMMENT None given. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:40 P.M. to discuss the following: 1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1). City of Azusa v. Richard Francis Hall, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. KC069803 2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95. Case Name(s): Kyle Bailey v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-1799,1876. John Madaloni v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-1562,1890,2367. Mike Bires v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-2344,2441,CJP038206AZ. 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: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES CONSENT ITEM E-1 APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 10/15/2018 ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Utilities Robledo, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Danica Vargas. The invocation was given by Reverend John LeRoy, First Assembly of God Church. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: All members of the Council were present with the exception of Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales; Item 1: City Council heard a presentation from City Attorney and Staff, no reportable action; and Item 2: City Council provided direction to legal counsel and staff, no further reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Hector Elizalde, representative of Congress Woman Napolitano, announced the Military Academy Day on October 27, 2018 and provided information about the event. Mr. Jorge V. Rosales inquired about the time discrepancy for the ceremonial portion of the agenda; announced the Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2018; commended Director of Public Works/City Engineer for obtaining funding for the Citywide Crash Data Analysis Project listed in Item E-4; and inquired about the Fehr & Peers contract executed by the City Manager on August 24, 2018 for parking space leasing analysis listed in Item E-15. Mr. Andrew Mendez and Mr. Art Ramirez announced the 2018 Golden Days week events; provided information about the Parade on October 13, 2018; and announced the parade Grand Marshalls. City Manager Gonzalez apologized for the time change of the ceremonial portion of the agenda stating that due to miscommunication, the awardees were present at 6:30 p.m. and the Council decided to move the ceremony to that time as to not keep them waiting; and responded to the inquiry regarding the Fehr & Peers contract stating that the parking analysis is for the parking structure in order to determine the number of spaces being utilized and the possibility of leasing the spaces out to local businesses in the future. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL ITEMS 1 AND 2 WERE TAKEN TOGETHER. 1.Request for a Proclamation proclaiming October 14-20, 2018 as “Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week” in the City of Azusa. 2.Request for a Proclamation proclaiming the Month of October 2018 as “National Community Planning Month.” Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the Council to approve the request for a Proclamation proclaiming October 14-20, 2018 as “Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week” in the City of Azusa; and the request for a Proclamation proclaiming the Month of October 2018 as “National Community Planning Month.” AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES 3.Development Update – Staff will provide a brief update on various development projects in the City (Oral Report). Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen provided the following development project updates: Block 36 – project has been approved by the Planning Commission and submitted to plan check, construction expected to begin sometime after January 1, 2019; “The Avenue” (A2 project across from Target) – approved by the Planning Commission, expected to submit for plan check by the end of the year, utility boxes on the site will need to be relocated; D-Club – abatement and demolition will be taking place shortly; Todd and Sierra Madre (former Colorama) – approved by the Planning Commission; In-n-Out – construction should be starting fairly soon; Raising Canes – in the process of finalizing site plans, Staff is still working on the drive-thru queuing line; California Grand Village Azusa Greens – project will be brought to Council as it is a General Plan Amendment. A list of Staff driven projects was provided. 4.Presentation of a video for Public Power Week. Utilities Director Robledo presented a video highlighting the Light & Water Department Employees in honor of Public Power Week. PAGE TWO – 10/1/2018 Councilmember Macias extended his sincere condolences to the Gonzales Family; and stated that he is looking forward to Golden Days week and all of the events. Councilmember Alvarez encouraged everyone to participate in the events during Golden Days week; and asked that everyone pray for the entire Gonzales Family. Councilmember Carrillo echoed the sentiments of his colleagues and asked that everyone keep the Gonzales Family in their thoughts and prayers; and encouraged everyone to participate in the Golden Days events. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Louie Gonzales, brother of Mayor Pro- Tem Robert Gonzales, and Mr. Salvador Gaeta Jr., Life Long Azusa Residents. He thanked Mr. Art Ramirez and Mr. Andrew Mendez for their reporting of the Golden Days week events; announced a LED lightbulb giveaway from October 9-11 in honor of Public Power week, and an energy water conservation kit giveaway at Azusa Light & Water Lobby on October 11; inquired about whether Foothill Transit contributes to the cost of the infrastructure for bus line that runs north on Azusa Avenue to Sierra Madre and south on San Gabriel Avenue; and asked that everyone keep service men and women in their prayers. SCHEDULED ITEMS None. CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried by the following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-16. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES 1.The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2018 and Special meeting of September 25, 2018 were approved as written. 2.Resolution No. 2018-C54 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 Section 5.75 and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows: Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: T. Patlogar, C. Miller, I. Diaz New Appointment: R. Gameo-Camacho, S. Hisey, J. Wold, D. Ferrari Promotion: J. Rush. 4.Resolution No. 2018-C55 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT, FUND EXCHANGE AGREEEMENT, AND/OR FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE CITYWIDE CRASH DATA ANALYSIS PROJECT NO. SSARPL-5112 (021). 5.The first amendment to the agreement with California Metro Patrol for security services was approved in a not-to- exceed annual amount of $89,500; the City Manager was authorized to sign the first amendment; and the necessary budget amendments were approved. 6.The revised classification specification and title change for the position of Buyer to Purchasing Agent was approved. 7.The revised classification specification and title change for the position of Utility Application Specialist to Utility Business Improvement Specialist was approved. 8.The newly created classification for the position of Planning and Economic Development Manager was approved. 9.An extension of Workers’ Compensation leave for Street Maintenance Crew Supervisor was approved for the maximum period of six months per the SEIU MOU for a work related injury/illness. 10.An extension of Workers’ Compensation leave for Park Maintenance Worker III was approved for the maximum period of six months per the ACEA MOU for a work related injury/illness. 11.An amendment to the agreement for liability claims third party administrator – Carl Warren & Company was approved. 12.An expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Associated Students of Citrus College for associated expenses with the 13th annual “Saluting Our Veterans” was approved; and a finding was made that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item. 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Resolution No. 2018-C56 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING ROBERT DONNELSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Resolution No. 2018-C57 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING ELIZABETH RAMIREZ TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION Resolution No. 2018-C58 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING EDITH RUSSEK TO THE CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Resolution No. 2018-C59 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JENNY HERRERA TO THE CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Resolution No. 2018-C60 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING JENNIE AVILA TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION Resolution No. 2018-C61 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING FERNANDO RUBIO, JR. TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD 14. The proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sidewalk and ADA Improvements Project No. 601965-18 was approved; and Staff was authorized to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for the CDBG-funded Project. 15. The list of agreements executed by the City Manager for the months of July and August 2018 was received and filed. 16. The request from the Azusa Chamber of Commerce to waive soft cost of rental fees associated with the use of the auditorium of $150 and recovery of hard costs for Custodian Fee (Staff Time) of $80 was approved. SECOND READING ORDINANCES SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-04 PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by the following vote of the Council to read by title only, second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 2018-04 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 46-324 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON THE FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED AUGUST 30, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 Agency Member Macias offered Resolution No. 2018-R15 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 Alvarez, seconded by Agency Member Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2018-R15. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES PAGE FOUR – 10/1/2018 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Louie Gonzales and Mr. Salvador Gaeta, Jr., Life Long Azusa Residents. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:16P.M. __________________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C62 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R16 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: October 15, 2018 and November 5, 2018. PAGE FIVE – 10/1/2018