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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 7, 2005 - CCCITY OF AZUSA I MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2005 - 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. CEREMONIAL Ceremonial Ms. Helen Clark, President of the Azusa Woman's Club presented a check in the amount of Azusa Woman's $365.00, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to help defray the cost of maintaining the Club presented American Flags on Foothill Boulevard and Betty Hughen of the Azusa Woman's Club presented a Check to VFW check in the amount of $50.00 also to the VFW to entertain the Veterans who are brought to the VFW at Christmas time for dinner, Mayor Madrid accepted on their behalf. The entire Council presented a proclamation to Judi Phipps, Brownie Troop Leader, 938, Laura Robinson, Junior Troop Leader 907, and Bryanna, Amanda, and Lauren Robinson members of the Girl Scouts, in celebration of the Girl Scout Birthday. The Girl Scouts presented Councilmembers with boxes of Girl Scout cookies. The entire Council presented a Resolution to Public Information Officer Martin Quiroz and the Clean and Green Committee, proclaiming the month of April as Clean and Green Month. Mr. Quiroz announced that all bulky Items can be put out during that month, there will be a household hazardous waste roundup on April 161hat Northrup Grumann and the disposal of Junk cars or motorcycles can be done during the month by calling Azusa Police Department, notice will be sent to all households. He also announced the new program that will be forthcoming entitled Online Materials Exchange Website. Ms. Maria Salazar announced that Sister City will be having a yard sale on the week end of April 23rtl and 24h, at the Sister City House located at 795 N. Dalton. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:47 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Sec. 54956.9 (a)1 John Moore v. City of Azusa et al. Case No. BS094963 — Judge Janays CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov. Sec. 54956.9 (a)l City of Pomona v. American Olean, et al. Case No. KC045354 — Judge Oki The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. Proc to Girl Scouts Reso to Clean ✓i Green Com. Closed Session Recess Existing Lit Moore Existing Lit City of Pomona Reconvened City Attorney Carvalho announced that the City Council directed the City Attorneys office to City Attny defend the noted cases and report back to Council. Comments Mayor Madrid called the meeting to order and Councilmember Hardison led in the Salute to the Call to Order Flag. INVOCATION was given by Assistant City Manager Person Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, CHAGNON, ROCHA,MADRID ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, Interim City Manager Hsu, Assistant City Manager Person, Azusa Police Captain Garcia, Director of Public Works Nakasone, Economic Development Director Hightower, City Treasurer Macias, Public Information Officer Quiroz, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mr. Robert Aschenbrenner addressed Council expressing his opinion in favor of the San Gabriel Valley Gun Club and objecting to the proposed closure. He commended the Azusa Police Department for traffic control on Citrus and Alosta; he requested that Council consider putting a turn signal at Foothill and Citrus. Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council wishing all good luck in the election and urged all to vote. He noted that the polls are open from 7 a.m. — 7 p.m. He expressed his concern regarding election materials that have been distributed by Save Azusa Committee. Also Present Pub Part Aschenbrenner Comments M. Lee Comments Mr. Robert Donnelson •addressed Council expressing his disgust regarding the Save Azusa R. Donnelson Committee who is passing out the negative election literature. He stated that he is in favor of Comments Military and Police, contrary to what the flyers are stating; he noted several other misrepresentations put out by the Committee. Mr. Joseph Carmona addressed Council and the entire City of Azusa for the great support they J. Carmona have given the troops of the war in Iraq. He thanked them for the Care Packages, etc., with a Comments special thanks to Councilmember Rocha. Councilmember Rocha responded with thanks as well and advised that it's through the soldier's efforts that we are all here. Mr. Art Morales addressed Council urging all to get out and vote in the March 8, 2005, election. A. Morales He reminisced about his time in the service many years ago and about his target practice at Comments Burro Canyon. He stated that he nominated Joe Rocha to the Veteran's Committee. Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed Council urging all to get out and vote. She also expressed her S. Mills opinion regarding the Gun Club. Comments Mr, Angel Carrillo addressed Council thanking Mayor Madrid and Councilmember Stanford for A. Carrillo 'their time on the Council. He urged all to get out and vote in the March 8, 2005. Comments Ms. Maricela Cueva addressed Council thanking Mayor Madrid and Councilmember Stanford for M. Cueva their tenure on the City Council. She then expressed her opinion regarding the Save Azusa Comments Committee and the false literature that has been put out during the campaign. Mrs. Barbara Dickerson addressed Council inviting all to participate for the fundraising effort for B. Dickerson Homework House. She advised Council of great silent auction items; the fundraiser is on Friday, Comments March 11, 2005. Pub Hrg set REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts/Updates Mr. David H. Lewis, Counselor/Drama Teacher of Azusa High Drama Class addressed Council D. Lewis requesting sponsorship to take twenty-two students on a historical and musical theater AHS Drama excursion to New York. He introduced jasmine and Savannah students of the Drama Class and Teacher stated that they have raised $23,000 so far, and their goal is $45,000. Moved by Mayor Pro - Tem Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried to donate $50 per student, which would amount to $1,100 and staff was directed to look into the Scholarship as well as Firework fund to see what is available. Councilmember Hardison — Possible Call Up of Planning Commission Decision regarding Precise Call Up PC Plan of Design P-2004-71 and Major Variance V-2004-11. Economic Development Director Decision re: Hightower addressed the issue stating that this is in regards to the Talley Building and a Planning Talley build Commission decision regarding a revised plan eliminating the third floor. She advised that the elevator item went before the Planning Commission on February W and with the third floor there was a requirement of an elevator, without It the California Building Code says they would exempt the requirement, but the Planning Commission wants the elevator included. Moved by Counciimember Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously Pub Hrg set carried to set a Public Hearing for the meeting of March 21, 2005. For 3/21 Councilmember Hardison voiced his objections to the Save Azusa Committee flyers/Iiterature. Hardison He urged all to vote tomorrow. Comments 03/07/05 PAGE TWO Councilmember Stanford announced the fundraiser for Homework House and urged all to attend Stanford or support and the contact person is Jan Wickershan. He reminisced about his time in Azusa Comments noting his participation in the fight against hate crimes, regional participation his service, COG, Foothill Transit, decorum on the Council, Mountain Cove, and Monrovia Nursery Project. He voiced his objections to mailers for Save Azusa Committee. He thanked Azusa stating it has been an honor to serve. Councilmember Chagnon expressed her disgust at the recent mailers that have gone out from Chagnon the Save Azusa Committee. She then announced the UMAPA Dance on Saturday, March 12th, Comments and expressed best wishes to Stanford and Madrid, and asked that the meeting be adjourned in their honor. Councilmember Rocha requested that the meeting be adjourned In memory of Joseph Beam Rocha Lujan and Marie Philleo. He urged all to vote tomorrow, and to support Homework House. He Comments announced the American Little League Opening Day on Saturday, March 12, 2005 and that Azusa National Little League is having opening Day on March 19, 2005. He expressed thanks to his colleagues Mayor Madrid and Mayor Pro -Tem Stanford for all they have been through together. Mayor Madrid expressed thanks to all, stating that her times as Mayor and as a Councilmember Madrid have been wonderful; she reflected on her 13 years in office and stated that now she Is ready to Comments take her place in the history of Azusa. She recognized her colleagues for helping her develop patience and compassion; she thanked city employees, organizers of her party, and stated she will miss us. She thanked her two children for sharing their mom with the community, and thanked the voters of Azusa. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items V-A through WE was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Chagnon, seconded by Councilmember Rocha and unanimously carried. Approved A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 22, 2005, were approved as written. Min approved B. Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Human Res. Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: T. Patlogar, R. Landeros, and S. Callebs. Action Items New Appointments: E. Flores, Police Officer Trainee, pending physical. Approved Flexible Staffing Promotion: M. Bowman, Water Distribution Worker 11. ' C. Contract amendment for the Gold Line Downtown Station Planning Grant was approved and Gold Line awarded to Community partners doing business as Southern California Transportation and Downtown Land Use Coalition (SCTLC), now know as Transportation and Land Use Collaborative Ping Grant "TLUC". TLUC D. Side Letter agreement for Azusa City Employees Association (ACEA) and the Laborers Side Ltr Agmts International Union of North America Local 1082 (Laborers) for "status quo" contracts dated ACEA 8. August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2005. This is a one year extension to the existing Laborers 1082 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUS). The City agrees to provide a 1.8% Increase In base pay for those classifications covered by these MOUS. E. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 05-C19 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHiCH THE SAME ARE TO Warrants BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call Items None. None. THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT 8:38 P.M. Convene CRA THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:39 P.M. Cncl recess/rec It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Joseph Beam Lujan and Marie Adjourn in Philleo and in honor of Mayor Cristina Madrid and Councilmember Stanford. Memory of J. Lujan & I.TIME OF AD URNMENT: 8:40 P.M. M. Philleo In Honor of Cristina Madrid Dick Stanford CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2005-C20. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2005-02. 03/07/05 PAGE THREE