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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - February 6, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012 — 6:38 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. CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND PRESENTATIONS Ceremonial Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Azusa High School Band for becoming the Southern Cert AHS California Division 3A Gold Medal Field Champions. Band CLOSED SESSION Closed Session The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:49 p.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 Conf w/Labor City Manager Makshanoff Negotiators Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association), CAPP (Civilian Association Police Personnel), SEIU (Service Employees International Union). 12. Gov. Code Section 54956.9 (a) - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION. Faye Pierson, Individually and as Trustee of the Thomas J. Pierson Living Trust vs. Conf w/Legal City of Azusa, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case #BC 456612. * Cnsl Pierson 3. Gov. Code Sec 54956.9 (a) - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION. Gale Banks Engineering vs. City of Azusa, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case Conf w/Legal No. BS 133253 and City of Irwindale vs. City of Azusa, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. BS Cnsl Banks 132946. & Irwindale The City Council reconvened at 7:50 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable Cncl rcvnd action taken in Closed Session. *Councilmember Gonzales did not participate in any discussion regarding No Rpts item 2 in Closed Session due to a possible Conflict of Interest. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Pledge to the Flag was led by Richard and Desiree Pardo. Invocation was given by Pastor Dale Winslow of Foothill Community Church. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ' ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Makshanof, , Captain Sam Gonzalez, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Information Officer Quiroz, Administrative Services Director - Chief Financial Officer Kreimeier, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development Me Namara, City Engineer Hassel, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Library Director Johnson, Director of Recreation and Family Service Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Chavez, Director of Utilities Morrow, Senior Management Analyst Del Toro, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council presenting the contestants of the Miss Azusa and Miss Outstanding P. Martinez Teen Pageants, who introduced themselves to Council and audience. She invited all to attend the Pageant Comments at Citrus College Performing Arts Center on February 18, 2012. Ms. Laura Jimenez Field Representative of Senator Ed Hernandez addressed Council presenting a Report L. Jimenez on the January 27, 2012 meeting regarding Highway 39 which included representatives of Cal Trans, Comments Azusa Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Azusa. Mr. Eric Knoles addressed Council and talked about corporate spending and asked Council not to let them E. Knoles sway their vote. Comments Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council requesting answers to questions he posed at the January 17th and J. Rosales January 23, 2012 Council meetings regarding Redevelopment Agency Annual Financial Report and Comments Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule. Mr. Lynn Eaton addressed Council asking who initiated and/or proposed the site for a parking structure at L. Eaton Veteran's Park. He expressed his opinion regarding the issue. Comments Mr. Ray Zavala addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding the proposed parking structure and R. Zavala where it should be located, the Planning Commission, Band Shell, Graffiti, loss of tree in front of City Comments Hall, his history in the City of Azusa, and the City Council. City Manager Makshanoff advised that he will follow up and meet with Mr. Rosales, Mr. Eaton, and Mr. City Mgr Zavala. Comment REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Proc for Girl approve request for proclamation for the Girl Scouts in honor of its 100`h Birthday on March 12, 2012, Scouts 100'h which will be presented at the City Council meeting of March 5, 2012. Birthday Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Proc for Rotary approve request for proclamation for the Rotary Club of Azusa in honor of its $5'h Anniversary 85h Celebration. Mayor Rocha invited his colleagues to attend the presentation at the Rotary Meeting on Anniversary Thursday, February 9, 2012, at Kobe's at noon. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Sponsorship approve request for $100 sponsorship to Lzcalli Sanchez of Victor Hodge School to attend an overnight L. Sanchez field trip on June 7'h and 81h. Victor Hodge Lengthy discussion was held regarding Scholarship Fund and the feasibility of taking funds and giving a Discussion donation to Cory's Kitchen. City Manager Makshanoff stated that there is a balance of $5,045 and in 2010 Cory's Kitchen $5,799 was dispersed. He stated that the funds are to be used for public benefit. After discussion, it was Scholarship moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Fund -$500 donate a one time amount of $500 to Cory's Kitchen to be taken from the Fireworks Scholarship Fund. Councilmember Gonzales announced Casino Night to be held Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Azusa Gonzales Woman's Club from 6:30 p.m. — 11:00 p.m. and all proceeds go to benefit Azusa's sports program. Comments Councilmember Macias announced that the Helping Hand will be having a fundraiser Day At The Races Macias on Saturday, February 25`h, tickets are $20. Comments Mayor Rocha stated that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Patsy N. Pardo, David Fierro, and Rocha Madelyn Lopez Chavira, and announced Be A Walker on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. at Comments Canyon City Park; guest walker will be Zack Padilla. 'SCHEDULED ITEMS None. Sched Items None The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items E-1 through E-7, were approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried. Mayor Pro- E-1 thru E-7 Tem Hanks abstained from the meeting of January 23, 2012 as he was absent. 1. The minutes of the special meeting of January 23, 2012 and the regular meeting of January 17, 2012 Min appvd were approved as written. 02/06/12 PAGE TWO 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: R. Martinez and R. Schmidt. New Appointment: S. Soria, Water Distribution Worker I. HR Action Items 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DECLARING Res. 12-C8 HAZARDOUS BRUSH, DRY GRASS, WEEDS, COMBUSTIBLE GROWTH OR FLAMMABLE Weed VEGETATION ON IMPROVED PARCELS OF LAND TO BE A SEASONAL AND RECURRING Abatement NUISANCE 4. The City Treasurer's Report as of December 31, 2011 was received and filed. Treas Rpt 5. The Citrus Grove Park and Palm Drive center medians and parkways were accepted and Citrus Grove Accept ' Park and Palm Drive will come under the operational supervision of the Recreation and Family Medians & Services Department. Parkways 6. Notice of Completion for the following project was approved and staff was authorized to file the NOC Foothill Notice of Completion with the Los Angeles County Clerk: Foothill Crosswalks Project #661111 — Crosswalks Anchor Construction and Engineering Inc, Ontario, CA 91764. 7. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 12-C9 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO 13E PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call None. None THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONVENED AT Convene as 8:35 P.M. THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED AT 8:36 P.M. THE CRA CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:37 P.M. It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Patsy N. Pardo, David Fierro, and Madelyn Adjourn in 'Lopez Chavira. Memory P. Pardo, D. Fierro, M. Chavira TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:38 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C10. NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-01. 02/06/12 PAGE THREE