HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 5, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA
' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 5, 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.
CEREMONIAL
Ceremonial
City Council presented a Certificate of Welcome Home to Michael Puente Jr. U.S. Army and Peggy M. Puente Jr.
Martinez presented him with his banner that hung on Azusa Avenue while he was serving our country. Welcome
City Council presented a proclamation to Girl Scouts in honor of their 100'h Birthday on March 12, 2012 Girl Scouts
City Council presented a proclamation to Ashlee Polarek of Girl Scout Troop 9124 for receiving the Gold A. Polarek
Award. Gold Award
Councilmember Gonzales and Councilmember Macias presented checks in the amount of $500, proceeds Checks to
from Casino Night, to Azusa National Little League and Azusa Jr. All American League; Azusa American Nat League
Little League was not present and check will be given to them at a later date. & Jr. All Amer
CLOSED SESSION Closed Session
he City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:57 p.m. to discuss the following:
1. (Gov. Code Sec. 54957) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Performance
Evaluation
Title: City Manager City Manager
2. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.8 - REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Real Prop
Agency: City of Azusa Negotiations
City Negotiators: City Manager Makshanoff
Negotiating With: Mr. Bill Holman, RLP
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Sale.
a. . Rosedale Development Agreement Extension
Address: Lot 49 of Tract 62150
The City Council reconvened at 7:34 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho advised that there was no reportable Cncl rcvnd
action taken in Closed Session and that items not reviewed will be handled in Closed Session at the end of
the City Council meeting.
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order.
Pledge to the Flag was led by Aldridge Verayo, U.S. Army.
Invocation was given by Pastor Ariel Verayo of Jesus is Lord Church
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
City Attorney Carvalho, City Manager Makshanoff, Chief of Police Gonzalez, Director of Economic and
Community Development Christiansen, Information Officer Quiroz, Assistant Director of Economic and
Community Development Mc Namara, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Library
Director Johnson, Director of Utilities Morrow, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Call to Order
Flag Salute
Invocation
Roll Call
Also Present
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Pub Part
Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council congratulated American hero's, expressed greetings to his neighbors, M. Lee
expressed condolences to Hilda Solis on the passing of her father, Raul Sanchez Solis, talked about the Comments
success of VFW Breakfast Fundraiser for Cory's Kitchen, the success of the Azusa High School Spaghetti
Dinner Fundraiser, and Council's participation around the community.
Mr. Ron Lohr addressed Council expressing his appreciation to the City, Martin Quiroz, and City Manager R. Lohr
James Makshanoff, for the quick response to his problems with Cable Television. Comments
Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council with questions regarding the state of the city, Council's decisions P. Martinez
regarding employees, and the proposed parking structure at Veterans Park. Comments
Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council expressing his opposition to a parking structure at Veterans Park, J. Rosales
stating that other cities are building parks in their cities. Comments
Ms. Elizabeth Ramirez addressed Council announcing the 2012 Call for Proposals for the Canyon City E. Ramirez
Foundation. She provided details regarding the Foundation when it was formed pursuant to a development Comments
agreement between the City of Azusa and Monrovia Nursery Company when they sold their property
which is now Rosedale. The Foundation's mission is to promote social welfare, education and the arts.
She encouraged all organizations who are interested to apply for a grant.
City Manager Makshanoff advised that he would contact Ms. Martinez in response to her questions City Mgr
regarding the City. Response
REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF
Rpts, Updates
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Proclamation
approve request for proclamation for Praise Chapel Azusa in celebration of its 10 Anniversary to be held Praise Chapel
on Sunday March 25th 2012 @ 11:00a.m. 10'h Years
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks and unanimously carried to Proc for S. Bell
approve request for proclamation for Dr. Sally Alonzo Bell in honor of her retirement. Retirement
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzalez and unanimously carried to
direct staff to set up a joint meeting with the Azusa Unified School Board, preferably on an off Monday
td at their facilities.
oved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to
approve request for Certificate of Appreciation to Azusa National Little League for their 54 years of
service to be presented on March 17, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at their Opening Day Ceremony.
Councilmember Macias proposed that in addition to the quarterly yard sales which now exist, Council
consider or the discuss the feasibility of having one more. He noted that the City newsletter doesn't list
June, but it was noted as a typographical error. Discussion was held regarding the current ordinance and
prior ordinance which allowed for yard sales with permits and fees. Councilmember Macias asked for
clarification on the current: yard sales policy and perhaps re -visit the question of an additional one with a
fee. City Manager Makshanoff stated that the information would be corrected to note June as a month for
yard sales and be placed on the web.
Councilmember Macias questioned who took the Azusa "A" off the side of the hills in the foothills
Joint Mtg w/
AUSD Board
Cert of Apprec.
National Little
League
Macias
Yard Sales
Macias
Mayor Rocha announced the following: Saturday, March 10'h at 9:30 a.m. - Be A Walker at Veteran's Rocha
Park, and on Saturday, March 17'h at 9:00 a.m. — Cycle Azusa at Slauson Park, 10:00 a.m. — National Little Comments
League Opening Day Ceremony, Azusa Cares — on Diabetes at Slauson Park immediately following Cycle
Azusa.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
None.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-5, were approved by motion of
Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, and unanimously carried.
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 2012 were approved as written.
2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS.
New Appointment: M. Silva, Line Mechanic.
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Sched Items
None.
Consent Cal
Approved
Min appvd
HR Action
Items
3. The City Treasurer's Report as of January 31, 2012 was received and filed.
Treas Rpt
4. Staff was authorized to solicit bids for the following two (2) Capital Improvement Projects: West Bids Roof
Wing Roof Replacement (CIP 466112A) and Memorial Park Gymnasium Roof Replacement (CIP replacement
#66112B). Gym/WW
5. The following resolution was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 12-C18
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants
TO BE PAID.
Special Call
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS
one.
None
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED MATTERS Successor
Agency
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Min appvd
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 2012.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried that the Treas Rpt
Former Agency Treasurers Report as of January 31, 2012 be received and filed. Received
Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING
CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS.
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hanks, 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
RDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
i ayor Pro -Tem Hanks offered an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 11-011 ELECTING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALTERNATIVE VOLUNTARY
REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34192
ET SEQ.
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:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Res. 12-R10
Former Agency
Warrants
Ord/Spec Reso
Ord. 12-01
Repealing
Ord. 11-011
Alternative
Voluntary
Redevelopment
Program
The City Council recessed back into Closed Session at 8:12 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:03 Closed Sess
p.m.; there was no reportable action taken in Closed Session. Reconvened
No Reports
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn.
Adjourn
TIME OF AD URNMENT: 9:13 P.M.
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C19. (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-02.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-RII (Former Redevelopment Agency)
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