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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 21, 2109 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 – 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 and City Treasurer Vasquez. Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Bertelsen, Director of Administrative Services Johnson, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. PUBLIC COMMENT None given. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:31 P.M. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager Organizations: Unrepresented Employees Part-Time REGULAR SESSION Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:31 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 Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Bertelsen, Director of Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Economic and Community Development Marquez, Director of Community Resources Carpenter, Director of Utilities Robledo, Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Police Captain Grant, Police Captain Landeros, Planning Manager Munoz, Community Resource Specialist Serna, Police Lieutenant Sandoval, Police Lieutenant Wenrick, Police Sergeant Bailey, Police Sergeant Sears, Police Officer Gomez, Police Officer Wold, Police Officer Velasquez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Herrera Family. The invocation was given by Pastor Eric A. Celaya, Encouragement Community Church. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:31 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1 – the City Council heard a presentation from its Labor Negotiator and provided direction to that Labor Negotiator, no further reportable action. CEREMONIAL 1. Canyon City Foundation Grant Awards were presented. 2. An Employee of the Quarter certificate was presented to Ms. Sandra Serna, Community Resource Specialist. 3. The following Police Officers were sworn into office: Robert Landeros, Captain; Jorge Sandoval, Lieutenant; Rocky Wenrick, Lieutenant; Brandon Bailey, Sergeant; Steve Sears, Sergeant; Alex Gomez, Officer; Jeffrey Wold, Officer; and Luis Velasquez, Officer. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Linda McNary and Ms. Saida Valdez provided information about programs offered at the Azusa Adult Education Center. Ms. Kathy Ko and Ms. Erika Gonzalez thanked the City Council, on behalf of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, for the Proclamation declaring Red Ribbon Week in the City of Azusa; and provided information about the red ribbon week campaign. Mr. Jorge V. Rosales addressed the Council regarding Item D-2 to inquire whether the taxes produced by the Fire District’s potential tax measure reduce the City’s budget shortfall; inquired about the average cost of the parcel tax increase to the homeowner; expressed concerns regarding the community survey recently conducted; and inquired about the City’s reductions in expenditures. City Manager Gonzalez responded to public comments stating that the survey conducted was just a poll; Staff will return to Council on November 4 to present a progress report on the Financial Sustainability Plan; and on November 18, Staff will request the Council’s decision as to whether they want the residents to vote on a sales tax measure. REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez thanked the Golden Days Committee for the events; and announced that Raising Canes will be open on October 23, 2019. Councilmember Macias congratulated the Police Officers that were sworn in. Councilmember Gonzales thanked the Golden Days Committee for the week of events; congratulated the Police Officers that were sworn in; and reminded everyone to drive safely on Halloween. Councilmember Carrillo reported that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference stating that he participated in sessions related to homelessness issues and smart city growth; and he congratulated the sworn in Police Officers. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Michael Herrera, Longtime Azusa Resident and Ms. Sophia Jauregui, Life-Long Azusa Resident. He thanked the volunteers that helped clean military banners; thanked the Golden Days Committee for their work; and congratulated the Community Heroes. He announced the following events: October 26 – Money Smart Workshop, October 24 – Think Together Open House, and October 29 – Halloween at the Park; expressed concerns regarding the 2020 California Rent Control Law; and inquired about options that the City may take in response to evictions and rent increases. City Attorney Martinez responded to the inquiry regarding rent increases and evictions, stating that adopting an Urgency Ordinance until the law takes effect is a possibility; and the Attorney’s Office will conduct research and provide a recommendation to the City Manager. 1. Request by Mayor Rocha for Resolution No. 2019-C35 in Support of the Keep California Safe Initiative. Chief of Police Bertelsen stated that in 2014 several early release provisions were passed. Since then there has been an increase in property and violent crime. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2019-C35 in support of the Keep California Safe Initiative. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE PAGE TWO – 10/21/2019 SCHEDULED ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING – REQUEST TO APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA-2019-01) AND ADOPTION OF THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP). Planning Manager Munoz introduced Ms. Collette Morris, Morris Planning Group, lead consultant of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). Ms. Collette Morris, Morris Planning Group, presented the LHMP timeline and hazard mitigation planning, information about the 10 Step Planning Process, and the contents of the LHMP; and an overview of the General Plan Amendment was also presented. Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open. City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on October 11, 2019, in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Public Comment None. In response to a question posed by the Council, Planning Manager Munoz stated the LHMP only specifies natural disasters. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to close the Public Hearing. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Councilmember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2019-C36 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA-2019-01 AND THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2019-C36 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA-2019-01 and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTON OPTING FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE INCLUDED IN THE POTENTIAL PARCEL TAX MEASURE BY THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COSTS IN THE EVENT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ELECTS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE MEASURE. Director of Administrative Services Johnson presented the Staff Report stating that adoption of the Resolution would allow the County to place a potential parcel tax measure before Azusa voters in March or November 2020; background of a prior parcel tax, and costs related to fire protection and emergency medical services was provided; and an overview of the potential parcel tax was given. In response to questions posed by the Council, Staff stated that it is estimated that the parcel tax would generate $1.4-$2.0 Million; the last Fire Protection bill increased $800k over the past year; and clarification was provided regarding the money generated by the parcel tax. Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2019-C37 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA OPTING FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA TO BE INCLUDED IN A PROSPECTIVE 2020 REVENUE MEASURE TO FUND FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES SHOULD THE CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DECIDE TO PURSUE SUCH A MEASURE PAGE THREE – 10/21/2019 Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2019-C37 opting for the City of Azusa to be included in the Fire District’s potential parcel tax measure for fire protection and emergency medical services; and authorize the City Manager to issue a written notice to the Fire District that the City of Azusa has determined to allow voters to decide on this important funding measure and therefore authorizes the Fire District to include the City of Azusa within a 2020 ballot measure to provide critical funding for fire protection and emergency medical services. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-6. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ROCHA (Item E-1 only) 1. The minutes of the Special Meeting of October 14, 2019 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2019-C38 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: J. Kroner, B. Wright, I. Segura, A. Solis, S. Spahr, A. Avalos, T. Vuong, R. Martinez, D. Ferrari, Z. Romero, J. Poulos, E. Vazquez, A. Meyers, S. Chapman New Appointments: A. Lara Promotions: E. Bobadilla Separation/Retirements: N. Narvaez, M. Tehrani, S. Hisey. 4. Resolution No. 2109-C39 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES. Resolution No. 2109-C40 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO RENDER FULL SERVICES TO THE CITY RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020. Resolution No. 2109-C41 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020. 5. Resolution No. 2109-C42 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING CHARLES “FRANK” ALLEN III TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Resolution No. 2109-C43 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING MERCEDES CASTRO TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. Resolution No. 2109-C44 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING STEVEN RAMIREZ ROBLES TO THE CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. PAGE FOUR – 10/21/2019 Resolution No. 2109-C45 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JOYCE HSIAO TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. Resolution No. 2109-C46 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING SABRINA BOW TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION. Resolution No. 2109-C47 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING VICTOR EDUARDO MUNOZ TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD. Resolution No. 2109-C48 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING GERARD BATISTA TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Resolution No. 2109-C49 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING PAM MERCADO TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Resolution No. 2109-C50 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING ROSSANA HELBERT TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. Resolution No. 2109-C51 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JOSE TORRES TO THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION. The following members from existing Board and Commissions were appointed to serve on the Art in Public Places Commission: Robert Donnelson, Pam Mercado, James Ramirez, Stevie Heath, and James Griffith. 6. An expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Associated Students of Citrus College for associated expensing with the 14th annual “Saluting Our Veterans” Program; and it was found that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED OCTOBER 3, 2019 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2019 Agencymember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2019-R14 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 Agencymember Carrillo seconded by Agencymember Gonzales and carried by the following vote of the Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2019-R14. AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE PAGE FIVE – 10/21/2019 ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Michael Herrera, Longtime Azusa Resident and Ms. Sophia Jauregui, Life-Long Azusa Resident. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:32 P.M. __________________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-52 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R15 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: November 4, 2019 and November 18, 2019 PAGE SIX – 10/21/2019