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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 3, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012 — 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. CLOSED SESSION Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council stating that James Makshanoff was an excellent choice for City Manager The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31p.m. to discuss the following: 1. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR City Negotiators: Administrative Services Director -Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier and Acting City Manager Makshanoff Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association), CAPP (Civilian Association Police Personnel), SEIU (Service Employees International Union). 2. Gov. Code Sec. 54957 - PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT Title: City Manager -Appointment Closed Session Mr. Lee Comments Conf w/Labor Negotiators Public Employment The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable Cncl rcvnd action taken in Closed Session. No Rpts Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Pledge to the Flag was led by Lupita Rosales, niece of Gustavo "Gus" Murillo Mancha who recently Flag Salute passed away. Invocation was given by Reverend Leroy of the First Assembly of God Church Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Carvalho, Acting City Manager Makshanoff, Captain Sam Gonzalez, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Information Officer Quiroz, Administrative Services Director - Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, City Engineer Hassel, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Senior Management Analyst Del Toro, Assistant Director Economic and Community Development McNamara, Library Director Johnson, Utilities Director Morrow, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor -Parks Chavez, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS Presentations None. None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee congratulated new City Manager James Makshanoff and new Chief of Police Sam M. Lee Gonzalez. He acknowledged people in attendance at the meeting, voiced his opinion against the Comments legislators who are taking redevelopment away from cities and not paying attention to the voters. Mr. Bill Baca congratulated retiring City Manager Fran Delach and retiring Chief of Police Robert Garcia B. Baca and new City Manager James Makshanoff and new Chief of Police Sam Gonzalez. He expressed Comments appreciation to Azusa Staff on behalf of Gloria Romero and himself. Ms. Debra Ashby of South Coast AQMD addressed Council stating that they are in the process of D. Ashley developing an Air Quality Management Plan and provided details on the process. AQMD Mr. Clement Tam requested sponsorship for a bike riding fundraiser for Journey of Hope to raise funds C. Tam and awareness for people with disabilities. Comments Mr. David Zhang who also request sponsorship for Journey of Hope providing details of the fundraiser Mr. Joe Guarrera stated that the Railroad Crossing arms at Pasadena Avenue have been malfunctioning and staying down for over 50 minutes at a time; he asked that the City look into the problem. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed item E-9, the new City Manager Agreement, first congratulating Mr. James Makshanoff on being appointed to the position, then noting discrepancies in the agreement. In response to comments made during public participation, City Attorney Carvalho advised that people should feel free to write letters to local legislators and voice concern regarding the elimination of redevelopment. It was consensus of Councilmembers to direct staff to provide a $100 sponsorship to Clement Tam to participate in the Journey of Hope fundraiser. Acting City Manager Makshanoff stated that he will contact the Southern California Railroad Authority regarding the malfunction of railroad crossing arms on Pasadena Avenue. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF D. Zhang J. Guarrera Comments J. Rosales Comments Response To questions Rpts, Updates Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Sponsorship approve request for a $100 sponsorship to David Zhang who will participate in a bike riding fundraiser for D. Zhang Journey of Hope to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities. Push America Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried to Certificates approve request to prepare certificates to SCMAF B Division Volleyball and Flag Football Champion SCMAF participants to be presented at January 17, 2012 meeting. Update and Discussion concerning California Supreme Court's decision in California Redevelopment Update Calif Assn. v. Matosantos, eliminating California's redevelopment agencies and striking down the law that Redev Assn. would have provided for voluntary payments to permit redevelopment activities. v. Matosantos Acting City Manager Makshanoff addressed the issue stating that the State Supreme Court has issued their J. Makshanoff ruling regarding AB 26 and AB 27 which eliminated Redevelopment as of February 1, 2012. He stated Comments the item was placed on the agenda for discussion regarding the formation of a Successor Agency that will take the place of the Redevelopment Agency, if the City chooses not to be the successor agency then there is a need to adopt a resolution by January 13, 2012. The Successor Agency would not be able to do any new programs or projects, activities overseen by the Oversight Board until the debts of the former RDA are paid off, all Agency assets are liquidated and all property taxes are directed to the local taxing agencies. The Successor Agency would be reimbursed for administrative expenses only if there is money left over after the debt services are paid. The duties of the Successor Agency would be to pay enforceable obligations, maintain required bond reserves, remit all unencumbered RDA funds, dispose of all Agency assets, enforce Agency rights, collect rents, loan payments, wind up the agency's affairs, oversee development of Agency properties and prepare administrative budget for consideration by the Oversight Board. He stated the board to oversee the Successor Agency would consist of the County, the City, the largest Taxing Agency, the County Superintendent of Education, the State Chancellor of the Community College District, a former employee of the Agency appointed by the Mayor, and a County Board Member. He stated that Staff, with the advice of the City Attomey,is recommending that the Successor Agency is formed. He and the City Attorney responded to questions posed regarding the issue. Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks provided details regarding the State Supreme Court ruling eliminating Hanks ,Redevelopment and express his anger regarding the issue. Comments Councilmember Gonzales offered comments regarding his disappointment over the elimination of Gonzales Redevelopment, noted the positive things it has accomplished in the City of Azusa and the negative things Comments that will happen due to its elimination. Councilmember Carrillo talked about Redevelopment and the low income housing aspect, noting that Carrillo without it, it will negatively affect the City, specifically Atlantis Gardens. He also talked about the Comments successful project that Redevelopment has brought to the City, and expressed his anger regarding the elimination. 01/03/12 PAGE TWO Councilmember Macias wished all a Happy New Year. He then offered comments regarding Macias Redevelopment and its accomplishments i.e. Max's, Applebee's, Starbucks, AT&T, Subway, Quiznos, Comments CVS, Congregation Ale House, Bambinos, Target, Citrus Crossings, Dalia's Pizza, and affordable housing; he stated that Azusa will move forward. He announced that the Helping Hand will be having a fundraiser Day At The Races on Saturday, February 25'h, tickets are $20. Mayor Rocha wished all a Happy New Year. He stated that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Rocha Charles McLees, Gloria Oki and Gus Mancha. He announced that on January 7'4 will be beautification of Comments the end of the Bike Trail, January 141h Bee A Walker at Gladstone Park, and Hands Across Azusa on January 15'h. He stated that with regard to Redevelopment he shared the concerns as do his colleagues. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FY 2012/13 — Pub Hrg ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 38TH YEAR CDBG PROGRAM. CDBG Projects Senior Management Analyst Del Toro addressed the Public Hearing presenting the Community I. Del Toro Development Block Grant for 2012/13 stating that the Commission will no longer allocate administrative Presentation authority to participating cities; he stated there is a 20% statutory administrative cap for the CDBG Of Projects Program and the Commission has decided it no longer wishes to share it with the Agencies. He stated that finalizing of funding allocations will not be final until April. Staff will supply Council with the final budget as soon as it is available. He detailed the budget summary of proposed distribution of the funds, i.e. Non -Public Service Projects and Public Service Projects stating the City of Azusa anticipates receiving funding in the amount of $469,141 for FY 2012/13; this amount represents the lowest funding level in over 20 years. Staff received (3) Non -Public Service and (6) Public Service proposals from City staff and nonprofit organizations. Public Service funding requests totaled $135,076 exceeding the Public Service Cap by $64,705. He detailed the Non -Public Service Projects which will be fully funded as well as Public Service Projects which noted decreases in After School Program, Sr. Nutrition Site Manager and no funds for Coq's Kitchen and Azusa Library Literacy Program. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Hrg Open of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on November 28, 2011. Mr. Wayne Leamons of Cory's Kitchen addressed the Hearing providing statistics of how many people Testimony they serve from the City of Azusa at their location at Canyon Christian Fellowship. He stated that they W. Leamons ,supply food, clothing, job leads, job training, Legal Counsel, and continued education at no cost. Ms. Barbara Dickerson addressed the Hearing providing statistics of the many families and students they B. Dickerson help at the Homework House Program. She talked about their disappointment over the loss of Comments Redevelopment as it would have provided a place for another Homework House. Ms. Jennifer Clark of Santa Anita Family Service addressed the Hearing providing details of the service J. Clark they provide to the City of Azusa. Comments Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed the Hearing stating that the City Council should re -consider providing CDBG J. Rosales funds to Cory's Kitchen as they do provide much service to the City of Azusa residents. He referred to Comments other reductions in the Public Service Projects stating that they will be supplemented by the General Fund. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried to Hrg Closed close the Public Hearing. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers and Staff regarding alternative funding for the Lengthy projects that are either reduced or not being funded. Staff advised that they would began looking for Discussion alternative funding through grants and other sources or reduce the service levels of the programs during the next fiscal year budget. Staff was also directed to look into the Ordinance regarding Fireworks and its allowance for community benefit from revenues received. Councilmember Gonzales offered a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE Res. 12-C1 TATEMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND SELECTING PROJECTS Adopting FOR FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR CDBG Projects FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. 2012-13 Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 01/03/12 PAGE THREE The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items E-1 through E-10, were approved by motion of Mayor Consent Cal Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried with the exception of E -I thru E-10 item E-9 which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda. 1. The minutes of the special meeting of December 17'" and the regular meeting of December 19, 2011 Min appvd approved as written. 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. HR Action New Appointments: J. Martin, Community Service Officer - Field Items Separations: D. McFann, Field Services Supervisor and J. Gurbada, Police Communications Supervisor. 3. The City Treasurer's Report as of November 30, 2011 was received and filed. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, Res. 12-C2 AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION PROPOSAL AND THE SIGNING OF Application A CONTRACT FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR ELDERLY PERSONS AND AUTHORIZING Senior Meals EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS. 5. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles Conservation Corps and the Encanto Nature City of Azusa for the Encanto Nature Walk Extension Project was approved. Wlk Extension 6. Approval was given for the leasing of nine, unmarked police vehicles from Enterprise Fleet Services, Lease of nine 1480 E. Francis Street, Ontario, CA in an amount not to exceed $38,745.83 annually. The lease was Police Vehicle approved based on a competitive bid process completed by the City of Santa Ana, CA (Bid #09-055). Enterprise 7. Approval was given for the purchase of one replacement 2011 Ford Police Interceptor vehicle for gang Pur Ford Police enforcement from Wondries Fleet Group, 1247 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801, in an amount Interceptor not to exceed $24,140.38. The purchase of this vehicle was approved based on a competitive bid Vehicle process completed by the County of Los Angeles Contract #PO -SH -11323318-1 for Ford Police Interceptor vehicles. 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE Res. 12-C3 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CIVILIAN MOU CAPP ASSOCIATION OF POLICE PERSONNEL EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2011 THROUGH JULY 31, 2012, 9. SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call 10. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 12-05 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS 9. CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Special Call City Mgr Agmt Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks thanked Councilmembers Carrillo and Macias for negotiating the contract for the Hanks City Manager. He clarified that the language in the Employment Agreement page one paragraph one to be: Comments "beginning on January 3, 20112, and continuing through December 31, 2015". City Attorney Carvalho referred to the agreement responding to comments made during public City Attorney participation regarding inconsistencies in the document v. staff report, stating the sub -committee had not Comments made a formal recommendation yet, and that she will make any other additional changes that are necessary. She addressed a statement in the fringe benefits of the agreement page two section four and read "Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement" covers any differences between the staff 'report and the Exhibit A Benefits Sheets with regard to City Manager paying 4% toward PERS. Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING Res. 12-C4 JAMES MAKS14ANOFF AS CITY MANAGER AND APPROVING A CITY MANAGER CityMngr EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Agreement Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: 01/03/12 PAGE FOUR AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT Convene as 9:13 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:14 P.M. CRA It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Charles B. McLees, Gloria S. Oki, and Gus Mancha. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C6. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01. C 1 01/03/12 PAGE FIVE Adjourn in Memory C. McLees G. Oki G. Mancha