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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - January 18, 2011 - CCCITY OF A7USA MINUTES OFTHE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY,.IANUARY 18,21111-6:3611.111. The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above dale mid time in the Azusa Auditorium located at 213 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702. CLOSED SESSION Closed Sessioi Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council addressing item 2a of the Closed Session portion asking if a developer .1. Rosales has been selected from the pre -qualification list. City Manager Delach responded staling that there has not Coumteuls been a developer selected for the project. The City Council recessed to Closed Session al 6:39 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6) Agency Negotiators: Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreiucier and City Manager Dclach Organizations SEW and APNIA 2. REAL PROPE11"1'1' NEGO'l'IA'I'IONS (Gov. Code See. 54956.8) Agency Negolhuors:City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Uuder Negotiation: Price acid "Perms of Pavment a. ALAI1IEDA PROPER'PIES Address: 902, 906, 908 and 912 N. Alameda Agency Negolialors: City Manager Delach and Assistant City Manager Makshanoff Negotiating Parties: City Ventures and The Olson Company 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORNIANCE EVALUATION (Gov. Code Sec 54957) 'Title: Cily Manager Recess Conf w/labor Negotiators Real Prop Negotiations Alameda Properties Pub 171111) l7valualiou The City Council reconvened al 7:42 p.m. City Auorucy Carvalho advised that there was no reportable Reconvened action taken iu Closed Session. No Reports Mayor Pro -feu Gonzales called the meeting to order. Mr. Vince Moronez led in the Flag Salute and Invocation was given by Pastor Malt MarzhiR of the Village Covenant Church ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILRIEMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ALSO PRESENT: Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Cyll GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, I IANKS ROCHA City Allorney Carvalho, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Police Captain Momol, Director of Public Works (Ines, Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Krcimcier, Director of Economic and Community Development C'hrisliausen, Library Director Johnson, Director of Recrealion and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Chavez, Public lofonnation Officer Quiroz, Assistant Direclor of Economic and Community Development McNamara, Director of Utilities Morrow, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk "foscano. I i PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Ms. Peggy Martinez announced and invited everyone to the 62"d Annual Miss Azusa Pageant to be held al the Citrus College Performing Arts Center oil Saturday, February 5, 2011. Each contestant for the Pageant introduced themselves and noted thei, platform issue. Also Preseul Pub Part P. Martinez Miss Azusa Pageant 2/5/11 Miss Azusa Christina Alcarnz and TAiss Oldstanding Teen Marisa Piceno thanked the Council for their Alcarazand sulllloil throughout the year. I'iceuo The following persons spoke against Measure A to be voted on in the upcoming Special Municipal Election COula1e11t S: Io be held oil J.- mruy 25, 2011: Erica Lanchnaun Johnsey, Richard Carpenter, Andics Mendoza, Endo Measure A Sanchez, Stephanie Mills, aeri Vogel, lan Scott, Bruce Kuoles, Rich Deem, Madelyn Payne, Izcaa VaIellZllela, .forge Rosales, Diana Sorges-Alkana, and Daniel Meza. The following persons spoke in favor OF Measure A: Karen Orliz, Jennie Avila, Vincent Moronez, Ronald Lohr, Peg Casey, Rick Mac Donald, Rickey Mac Donald, Liz Ramirez, Sandra Rentschler, Mercedes Castro, Dan Simpson, and Russ Rentschler. Nlr. Salvador Martinez addressed Council inviting all to the Opening Day Ceremonies for Azusa American S. Martinez Little League to be held on March 5, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Zacatecas Park and talked about the eelebratiou of' Comments it's 55°i Anniversary. Ile stated that registration will be held every Saturday for the next three lvecks for kids ages 4-13 years old, for $55, and xvill be expanding to girls' softball. lie announced Casino Night Find raiser at Woman's Club on Pebntary 18"i, for furtherinformation call 626 385-7490. Assistant Direclor of Economic and Community Development Conal McNamara responded to questions C. McNamara regarding the number of blasts per year by Vulcan Mining Company. Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL, BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS-STAFh Rills, Updates City Manager talked about the need for a City I lall on the Move ill February and that Stuff would facilitate City Mgr it. I le also reported on the development of an ordinance relating to ice cream vendors in close proximity to Commeuts schools and stated that it will be brought to Council at the lasl meeting in February. C'ouncilmember Canillo thanked all who participated in the success of the (lands Across Azusa Marlin Carrillo hillier King .Ir. even) and especially thanked the Iluulal Relations Connnission. Comments C'ouncilmember I larks provided au update on the Gold Line slating that two items exist which are clearance Banks of use of easement issue with BSF Railrond ori the right of way which is being successfully negotiated anis Comments Ilse Construction Aulhority needed to have half of the laud ill order to build a maintenance and operation facility and they have now certified Ilse Supplemental Environmental Impact Reporl to the Gold Line which approved acquisition. Couucilmenlber Macias annonnccd a helping (land Benefit Dinner Dance to honor Michael Campos on Macias Saturday, January 29°i at the Parish I fall from 11-11 p.m. For further information call ,nesse Avila 482-6218. Gonuucnls Mayor ho -Tern Gonzales Ihauked the human Relations Commission for the (lauds Across Azusa. Ile Gonzales suggested that a possible date for City Hall on the Move be on Saturday February 12°' at Veterans Park. Ile Comments asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of John Morouez. Sched Items SCHEDULED F EMS None None. The CONSLNT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7 was approved liy motion of Mr. Mile Lee addressed Council expressing his appreciation Im the great Marlin Luther King It. celebration 1,I. Lec I. The minutes of the regular meeting of Jauumy 4, 2011, were approved as lvrillen. ri and expressed his opinion regarding Measure A. Mr. Jorge Rosales expressed his concern regarding the Redevelopment Agency Annual Report slating that Comments .I. Rosales I uman Resources Action hems were approved as follows: the Redevelopment Agency owes the City over 44 million dollars, has 56 million dollars in assets of which Comments Madoloui, E. Cardoso amt B. Bonnuarilo. 42 milhol Is vacanl pl'operly and 120 mullion dollars Ill liabilities. Flexible Stalling I'ronu?tiou: G. Espinoza, Customer Service Representative 11. Nlr. Salvador Martinez addressed Council inviting all to the Opening Day Ceremonies for Azusa American S. Martinez Little League to be held on March 5, 2011 at 10 a.m. at Zacatecas Park and talked about the eelebratiou of' Comments it's 55°i Anniversary. Ile stated that registration will be held every Saturday for the next three lvecks for kids ages 4-13 years old, for $55, and xvill be expanding to girls' softball. lie announced Casino Night Find raiser at Woman's Club on Pebntary 18"i, for furtherinformation call 626 385-7490. Assistant Direclor of Economic and Community Development Conal McNamara responded to questions C. McNamara regarding the number of blasts per year by Vulcan Mining Company. Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL, BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS-STAFh Rills, Updates City Manager talked about the need for a City I lall on the Move ill February and that Stuff would facilitate City Mgr it. I le also reported on the development of an ordinance relating to ice cream vendors in close proximity to Commeuts schools and stated that it will be brought to Council at the lasl meeting in February. C'ouncilmember Canillo thanked all who participated in the success of the (lands Across Azusa Marlin Carrillo hillier King .Ir. even) and especially thanked the Iluulal Relations Connnission. Comments C'ouncilmember I larks provided au update on the Gold Line slating that two items exist which are clearance Banks of use of easement issue with BSF Railrond ori the right of way which is being successfully negotiated anis Comments Ilse Construction Aulhority needed to have half of the laud ill order to build a maintenance and operation facility and they have now certified Ilse Supplemental Environmental Impact Reporl to the Gold Line which approved acquisition. Couucilmenlber Macias annonnccd a helping (land Benefit Dinner Dance to honor Michael Campos on Macias Saturday, January 29°i at the Parish I fall from 11-11 p.m. For further information call ,nesse Avila 482-6218. Gonuucnls Mayor ho -Tern Gonzales Ihauked the human Relations Commission for the (lauds Across Azusa. Ile Gonzales suggested that a possible date for City Hall on the Move be on Saturday February 12°' at Veterans Park. Ile Comments asked that the meeting be adjourned in memory of John Morouez. Sched Items SCHEDULED F EMS None None. The CONSLNT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7 was approved liy motion of Consent Councilmcmber hanks, seconded by Councilmenlbe Carrillo, and unanimously* carried. Calendar I. The minutes of the regular meeting of Jauumy 4, 2011, were approved as lvrillen. ri Min allpvd 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS I IR Action I uman Resources Action hems were approved as follows: liens Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment G. Acosta, L. Saulamaria, T. Smith, R. N,lariiucz, .I. Madoloui, E. Cardoso amt B. Bonnuarilo. Flexible Stalling I'ronu?tiou: G. Espinoza, Customer Service Representative 11. 3. Amendment of contract with NIrtriposa haudscaoes, Fuc. by extending loo a period of eiehlccn utoutlus N,lariposa through .lune 30, 2012. Staff lvas authorized to execute au eighteen -mouth extension of the existing Landscapes contact belweea the City mil Mariposa Landscapes lila pursuant to the option leen in the agreement Contract I bis agreement then would coincide directly with the vinual l,ISeal year budget process. Amend 4. Approval was_giveu for acceptance of grants front 1) California's Pamily Place Library Program; 2) Libray California Library Literacy Services (CLI -S) -and 3) Canyon City hounilalion; and the budget Cit:vds anleuduleuts associated with these grants was approved. 0I/I8/II PAGETWO e 5. Notice of Completion fnr the following Ixoject was approved and staff was authorized to file the NOC Cilru: Notice of Complelion with the Los Angeles Counly Clerk: Citrus Avenue RCCmlSIRIC6011 prcryect to Ave Restrw Sill I)-KIillerCollhacting Company of Brea, CA, in the amount of $562,298.00. Sully -Mille .6. Approval was given to release freeway Electric Inc. From the bid results and award the contract for Traffic Sig the C'errilos Avenue and Gladstone Street Traffic Signal Improvements and for the "Traffic Signal Improvene_ Modification on Citrus Avenue and Baseline Avenue to Dynalectric Ine. in an amount not to exceed Dynalectric $435118.40. 7. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION Of THE CITY COUNCIL Of TUE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. I I -C4 ' CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING TUF FUNDS OUT OF WHICH TUE SAME ARE Warrants TO 131, PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. Spec Call None THL CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND TIIC REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT Cod Reces: 9:14 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:29 P.M. Cod Rcud II Was consensus ofColl lei llei libels to adjourn in memory ofJohill Moronez. Adjourn in Memory of 1'I�IE OI' Al1JOl1RNPlEN`I': 9:30 PAL I. Moronez CITY CLERK IN&XT RLSOLU'IION NO. 2011-05 NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2011-02. 'k Indicates Mayor Rodin absent. III/I8/l l PAGE TIIIIEL