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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 17, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 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 The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:31 p.m. to discuss the following: Closed Session 1. Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Conf w/Labor City Negotiators: Administrative Services Director— Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier and Acting Negotiators 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 EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE The City Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. City Attorney Richardson advised that there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. ' Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Pledge to the Flag was led by Angel Perales and Mr. Claustro and Son. Invocation was given by Pastor Dale Winslow of Foothill Community Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS ROCHA PRESENT: COUNCILMEM13ERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Richardson, 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, Assistant Library Director Strege, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS Pub Emp Cncl rcvd No Rpts Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present Presentations Certificates of Recognition were presented to SCMAF B Division Volleyball and Flag Football Cert of Rec Champion participants. SCMAF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee expressed his opinion regarding the following: Congratulations to new City Manager M. Lee Makshanoff and new Chief of Police Gonzalez, acknowledgement to his neighbor, the need for Comments bathrooms during celebrations held in front of City Hall, and the proposed parking structure. Ms. Stephanie Mills addressed Council with suggestions fot yard sale process, announced National Little S. Mills League sign ups, and the proposed parking structure. Comments Mr. Ivan Villegas addressed Council stating that he recently had "break-in" in his neighborhood, wants to 1. Villegas install an alarm system but found that the Registration Fee is $25 and the Annual Fee is $16. He stated Comments that he objects to the Registration Fee, there is never police presence in his neighborhood, and he would like to know where the funds are going and justification for them. Mr. Greg Ahem addressed Council requesting information regarding the Fireworks Scholarship Fund. G. Ahern Com. Mr. Joe Guarrera addressed Council stating that he attended the Planning Commission meeting and was J. Guarrera very disappointed at the discussion regarding new development on Ninth and Alameda because staff responses were not answered adequately. He also talked about the parking structure. Mr. Bruce Knoles addressed Council and talked about the Gold Line and it's need for a parking structure B. Knoles and against the proposed parking structure on Alameda. Comments Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council regarding the Redevelopment Annual Financial Report and pointed J. Rosales out discrepancies in comparison with previous Redevelopment reports submitted in 2011. Comments Ms. Madelyn Payne, Mr. Tom Sanchez and Ms. Jeri Vogel addressed Council expressing their opposition Parking to a parking structure on Alameda. Structure City Manager Makshanoff responded to questions posed during public participation stating that he will City Mgr Scholarship Fund information to City Council and Mr. Ahem, and he will talk to Planning Staff Reponses regarding responses during the Planning Commission meeting. Administrative Services Director -Chief CFO Financial Officer Kreimeier responded to comments made by Mr. Rosales noting that the previous Responses Redevelopment Annual Report was in draft form and the Audit was not complete, but the report in this agenda is the most recent and complete Audit. REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and unanimously carried to Certof Rec approve request for certificates of recognition for the award winning Azusa High School Band. AHS Band Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and unanimously carried to Certof Apre approve request for certificates of appreciation for all schools and businesses who participated in the 141h Food Drive Annual Citywide Food Drive. Mayor Rocha advised that there will be a clean-up of Atlantis Gardens on Saturday, January 28, 2012 Rocha from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. He asked that all bring their tools for the clean up, and there will be a Comments donation of food and a portably potty. He asked that a meeting be held there some time in the future in order to let the neighborhood know what is going in that area. Councilmember Macias announced that the Eagles will be hosting a fund raiser breakfast to benefit Boy Scout Troop 414 on Sunday January 291h from 8:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m., at North San Gabriel Canyon, breakfast is $5, they will have 50/50 and raffles. He introduced Mr. Jim Eckhart who introduced the Scouts Zachary Eckhart, and Paul and Chris Miranada stating that they meet at Scout Hall and the reason for the fundraiser is so the Scouts could attend summer camp. Mr. Macias then recognized Mr. Claustro and family noting that it's an honor to adjourn in memory of Maria Isabel Claustro. Staff responded to a question that the EIR for the parking structure should be completed by July of this year. Councilmember Gonzales congratulated the Human Relations Commission, and thanked all who participated in Hands Across Azusa; he noted that there is a need for a policy on bathrooms at City events. He announced the 61h Annual Casino Night, hosted by Councilmember Macias and himself, stating that he proceeds will go towards youth sports. Staff responded to question regarding intersection of Cerritos and First Street stating that four way protected left hand turns were not warranted at that intersection, but they did change the timing on those signals for a better traffic flow north and south. The issue regarding donating money to Cory's Kitched from the Scholarship Fund will be place on the agenda for discussion at the next meeting. City Manager Makshanoff responded that he will follow up with Mr. Mills regarding yard sales. Mayor Rocha stated that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Maria Isabel Claustro and Helen Clark, an thanked the HRC for the successful event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He announced the Azusa Cares seminar an Anger and Anger Management on Saturday, January 21, 2012, from 10 - noon, at Lee School, being co-sponsored by Senator Ed Hernandez, Assemblyman Roger Hernandez and Azusa Renew; he announced confirmed Guest Speakers. On Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 6:00p.m. ther will be Gospel Sing at APU in the Felix Event Center. Councilmember Carrillo announced that he will not be at the January 28`I' clean-up as he will be attending a Strategic Planning for the San Gabriel Council of Governments. He thanked HRC for the success of Hands Across Azusa. He urged all to Support Senate Bill 659 which will temporarily extend Redevelopment; he urged all to contact local legislators expressing support for SB 659. SCHEDULED ITEMS None. Macias Comments Gonzales Comments Rocha Comments Carrillo Comments Sched Items None The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items E-1 through E-5, were approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried. E-1 thm E-5 5 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of January/L, 2012 approved as written. Min appvd 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS HR Action Merit Increase and /or regular appointments: B Bommarito, R. Lopez, E. Coulter, and J. Peek. Items Separation: K. Rasmussen, Police Officer. 3. Approval was given to authorize staff to award the CDBG Concrete and ADA Improvements Project Black Rock to Black Rock Construction In. Constr, Impmts 4. Approval was given to take a stance in support of the proposed Senate Bill 659 (SB 659) and approval Suuport SB was given to send a letter of support to proposed SB 659 which requests temporary postponement of the 659 dissolution of redevelopment agencies. 5. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 12-C6 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO Warrants BE PAID. SPECIAL CLAIMS None. Special Call None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CONVENED AT Convene as 8:53 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:54 P.M. CRA It was consensus of the Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Maria Isabel Claustro and Helen Clark. Adjourn in Memory M. Claustro TIME OF : 8:55 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C7. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01 1/17/2012 PAGE THREE