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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 26, 2007 - CC, Adjourned MeetingCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL ' ADJOURNED MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2007 — 7:47 P.M. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in adjourned session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order - by Reverend Gilbert Becerril of the Pathfinders Ministries Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MAGAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present General Counsel Carvalho, Executive Director Delach, Assistant Executive Director Person, Chief of Police Garcia, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part ' Ms. Madelyn Payne addressed Council stating that the third vote getter, Robert Gonzales, M. Payne should be appointed to the City Council; that it's his rightful seat. Comments Mr. Dan Simpson addressed Council expressing his disappointment at seeing the Council D. Simpson voting two to two at the start of their terms. He asked that they give it to the next vote getter, Comments which is a fair rule. Mr. Mike Lee also expressed his disappointment stating he does not want a special election, M. Lee but that Council should appoint Robert Gonzales. Comments Mr. Art Morales expressed a good evening to everyone in attendance as well as everyone at Morales home and asked that the Council do the right thing for the community. Comments Ms. Stephanie Mills announced that she Is campaigning for the YWCA who are accepting S. Mills donations; call 815-9415 to donate, or send to Murray School, Room 12. She asked the City Comments Council for fairness and that Robert Gonzales be given his rightful chair. Mr. Michael Murphy addressed Council regarding fireworks stands stating that he hopes this M. Murphy Council supports fireworks stands, not illegal fireworks. He voiced his support of Mr. Comments Gonzales to fill the vacancy. Mr. Tony Alvarez voiced his disappointment that Robert Gonzales was not appointed last T. Alvarez week, he stated that he deserved the seat, that a precedence was set, and to give Robert the Comments opportunity to represent the City. Mr. Robert Gonzales addressed the issue, first thanking his campaign team, his campaign R. Gonzales manager, Calling Team, the Walkers, his high school football team and high school basketball Comments team who helped him, Signs Crew, the Girl Scouts, the voters and all who have continued to support him. He delivered a message to Mr. Hanks and Mr. Carrillo, expressing why he felt he Is qualified for the position, noting that he received over 1000 votes and he Is a community driven person. Mr. Dennis Willut addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding Mexico Pension Funds, D. Wlllut electric cars, Mayor of Oakland, fire and police and who he thinks should be selected for the Comments Council vacant seat. I A AGENDA ITEM Agenda Item DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION REGARDING APPOINTMENT OR SPECIAL ELECTION TC Dis filling cncl FILL THE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY. Vacancy Councllmember Carrillo addressed the issue stating that he takes the decisions he makes as a Carrillo Councilmember very serious and won't base them on threats or intimidations, and he will Comments always do what is best for the community of Azusa. He reminded all that precedence has not been set with regard to this matter, not at the last election or this time and that this type of situation will continue to rise with an elected Mayor and Councilmembers' being able to run for Mayor in mid-term. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and unanimously Robert Gonzales carried to appoint Robert Gonzales to the vacant Council seat. Appointed to Fill Vacancy Councilmember Hanks expressed his appreciation to Mr. Macias for the meetings held earlier Hanks this week with regard to filling the vacancy; he reiterated his thoughts on how to fill the seat Comments and stated that in the future Council should take action to forestall it from happening again by considering the following: 4 year Mayoral term or a rotating unelected mayor. He stated that If the system remains the same, there should be a provision on the ballot to fill the vacated seat. He expressed concerns regarding the continuation of development In the City, that it not slow down, a potential loss of Target, which he said should be protected and/or of other business starting to be attracted to Azusa. He expressed that he was in favor of a special election and talked about his meetings with Mr. Gonzales. Mayor Rocha reiterated that he is pro -development naming projects he has been in favor of Rocha i.e. Block 36, Talley Building, IlForno, Dr. Reyes Office, Foothill Center, Target, and those he Comments wasn't In favor of such as the first Rosedale Project, he stated his reasons and talked about the Impacts of those types of projects. City Attorney Carvalho advised of option forswearing In ceremony, i.e. calla special meeting City Attorney or have it as part of April 2nd meeting. Advice Moved by Councllmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously Swearing In carried to conduct the swearing In ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at the regular meeting of April 2nd. 4/2/07 Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Rocha and unanimously carried to Adjourn adjourn. TIME ADJOURNMENT. 8:43 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 07-C23. 03/26/07 PAGE TWO (Adjourned City Council Meeting)