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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 7, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 7, 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 The City Council presented a proclamation to Lizette Salas who competed in the Woman's CIF Golf, the Proc to L. Salas U.S. Woman's Amateur Golf Tournament, the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup in Phoenix, and most LPGA Tour recently qualified for the LPGA Tour for which she competed with nine -woman players for the final tour spot. Certificate of recognition to Nancy Gibson, who received "Woman of the Year" award Cert/Proc N. from Congresswoman Judy Chu, and presentation of proclamation to Nancy Gibson as an outgoing Gibson Human Relations Commissioner were not presented as she was not in attendance at the meeting. Not Presented CLOSED SESSION Closed Session The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:42 p.m. to discuss the following: Recess Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6 — CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Conf w/Labor City Negotiators: City Manager Makshanoff Negotiator Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA Azusa Middle Management Association), SEN (Service Employees International Union), APMA (Azusa Police Management Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), APOA (Azusa Police Officers Association) and IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. 2. Gov. Code Sec. 54956.9 ( c) - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED Conf w/Legal LITIGATION. 1 Potential Case Counsel Gov. Code See. 54956.8 - REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Real Prop Agency: City of Azusa Negotiations City Negotiators: City Manager Makshanoff License Agmt Negotiating With: Azusa Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for License Agreement. Commerce a. BLOCK 36 Address: 152 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Address: 100 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702 Address: 614 — 640 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702 Address: APN 8611-003- 921 Ihe City Council reconvened at 7:44 p.m. City Attorney Martinez advised that there was no reportable Reconvene ction taken in Closed Session. No Action Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Pledge to the Flag was led by 2nd Lieutenant Jeffrey Woo, U.S. Army. Flag Salute Invocation was given by Councilmember Keith Hanks. Invocation ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Gonzalez, Information Officer Quiroz, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Finance Controller Paragas, Assistant Library Director Strege, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor Gonzales, Director of Utilities Morrow, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Assistant Director of Economic and Community Development Me Namara, Senior Management Analyst Del Toro, City Clerk Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding a variety of issues and asked all to pray M. Lee tfor our Troops. Comments s. Andrea Adnoff addressed Council inviting all to Azusa Creates the city's first Annual Arts Festival to A. Adnoff be held on Sunday, May 20 at Memorial Park beginning at 3:00 p.m. For more information call (95 1) Comments 490-1570. Mr. Scottish Grimm addressed Council asking if the City of Azusa has any plans for a Dog Park. S. Grimm 2"d Lieutenant of the U.S. Army Jeffrey Woo, stationed at the Azusa National Guard Armory, addressed J. Woo Council requesting a variance to get a permit to sell fireworks. Comments Ms. Morrie Suydam addressed Council expressing her concerns and opposition regarding a proposed M. Suydam parking structure on Alameda citing costs and negative impacts regarding the project. Comments Ms. Jeri Vogel addressed Council thanking city employees who responded to fixing a sidewalk quickly, J. Vogel and announced the Azusa Veteran's Monte Carlo Night May 12" at a cost of $20 to raise money for Comments Veterans. Mr. Bruce Knoles addressed Council expressing his opinion regarding a proposed parking structure, B. Knoles conflict of interest on boards, and the Gold Line. Comments Mr. Joe Guarrera addressed Council thanking all responsible for upgrades to the Sister City House and J. Guarrera opposition regarding the proposed parking structure. Comments tCity Manager Makshanoff responded to comments stating that staff will contact Mr. Grimm regarding dog City Mgr ark questions; in response to Lieutenant Jeffrey Woo and Fireworks, the Azusa Municipal Code will have Response be amended to issue any other permits; and he asked that speakers regarding the parking structure be patient as the city goes through the EIR process. Discussion was held between Councilmembers and staff regarding fireworks permit and the process, the Discussion City Attorney Martinez advised that in order to accommodate the request there is a need to change the Re: Fireworks Code. The item will be brought back with options for discussion. Ordinance REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates City Manager Makshanoff advised that the Budget Review will be held on Tuesday, May 29"i, following City Mgr the Utility Board Meeting. Comments Chief Executive Officer Habib F. Balian of Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority H. Balian provided an update on the Gold Line. Metro GL Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to Approval of approve the following requests: proclamation in honor of the 90i4 Birthday of Louie Miranda, Proclamations, proclamation in honor of outgoing Azusa Unified School District Superintendent Cynthia Cervantes Plaques and McGuire, recognition plaques for Father Gustavo Castillo and Reverend Aloysius Ezeonyeka who will be Certificates leaving Saint Frances of Rome Church in June, proclamation in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Knights of Columbus, and certifications of recognition for the Relay for Life Committee Members. tpoved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to Procs Fr. prove request proclamations for Father Gustavo Castillo and Reverend Aloysius Ezeonyeka in honor of Castillo & Rev their service to the City of Azusa. Ezeonyeka Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo congratulated the Parks and Recreation staff for the success of the Cinco de Carrillo Mayo celebration. Comments Councilmember Macias wished all past, present and future mothers, a Happy Mother's Day. Macias 05/07/12 PAGE TWO Councilmember Gonzales congratulated the Parks and Recreation staff for the success of the Cinco de Gonzales Mayo celebration. He also thanked Councilmember Hanks and group for the hard works of sanding and Comments refinishing all the benches on Azusa Avenue. He wished mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Councilmember Hanks stated the Morman Helping Hand State Organization refinished the benches and Hanks thanked all who participated in Azusa. He noted there are many opportunities for service in Azusa and Comments encouraged groups to come forward and be of service. Mayor Rocha stated that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Raymond B. Padilla, Juan Rocha Hernandez, Connie Rubio Kershner and Kendree McDade. He thanked Director of Recreation and Family Comments Services for the success of the Cinco de Mayo and the 251h Anniversary of the Senior Center celebration. He wished all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day.. He provided an update on volunteer work throughout the t mmunity and tree planting. He announced the following: May 11th AUSD Marachi Benefit Concert; ay 12th Honor Our Vets Monte Carlo Night; May 18°i Chamber Texas Holdum Casino Night; May 12'h S. Postal Letter Carrier Food Drive; and pray for our Servicemen and Women. City Manager Makshanoff provided an update on the Oversight Board Meeting held May 3, 2012, stating City Mgr that everything went well and ROPS were approved. Comment SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE WATER UTILITY BUDGET AMENDMENT IN AMOUNT OF Pub Hrg $2.4 MILLION TO EFFECT COST SAVINGS THROUGH DEBT REFUNDING PLAN. Budget Amend Director of Utilities Morrow addressed the Hearing detailing information regarding the subject matter Dir ofUtil noting that staff was given permission by the Utility Board to refinance the water bonds which will save Comments the city $520,000 per year. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. Testimony was solicited, but none was received. Hrg Open/test Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to close Hrg Closed the Public Hearing. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: WrRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AMENDMENT Res. No. 12- O WATER UTILITY BUDGET IN AMOUNT OF $2.4 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 C26 Budget URSUANT TO SECTION 2-450 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. Amendment Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, 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 AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES BETWEEN THE City Attorney CITY OF AZUSA AND BEST, BEST AND KRIEGER, LLP. Svs amended Discussion was held regarding the proposed Amended and Restated Agreement and the following changes Discussion were proposed: Section 3.2.2 add office hours at the direction of the City Manager; Exhibit "A" No. 3 add Utility Board Meeting $217.00 per hour; and Section 3.9 Annual Reviews add a six month review and annually thereafter. After additional comments it was moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember CA Svs Agmt Hanks and unanimously carried to approve the amended and restated agreement for City Attorney services Amended between the City of Azusa and Best, Best, and Krieger, LLP, with noted changes. he CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-8, were approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried. Approved 1. The minutes of the special meetings of March 26th, April 2"d and April 23`d, and the regular meeting of Min appvd April 16, 2012 were approved as written. HR Action 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS. Items Merit Increase and/or regular appointments: S. Gonzalez, Water Distribution Worker 1. Flexible Staffing: R. Arevalo, Park Maint. Worker 111. Separation: D. Baird, and T. Jackson. 05/07/12 PAGE THREE 3. The Request for Proposal for on site cooking at the Azusa Senior Center for the Senior Meal Program, RFP Senior allowing implementation of the open bid procedure as required by the Los Angeles County Area on Meal Program Aging to secure senior meals for Fiscal Year 2012 — 2016, was approved. 4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND Res. 12-C27 ADOPTING THE POST -ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE POLICY FOR BOND ISSUES. Compliance 5. The City Treasurer's Report as of March 31, 2012 was received and filed. Policy Treas Rpt 6. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE - Approval was given for the positions recommended on the legislation Legislative listed in the report Update 7. The Reimbursement Agreement for the 2012 Tour of California, Stage 7, was approved. Amgen Tour Agmt 8. The following resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Res. 12-C28 CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE Warrants TO BE PAID. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS None. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED MATTERS FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TREASURER'S REPORT AS OF MARCH 31, 2012. Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to receive and file report. Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: Special Call None Sccssr Agncy Agency Treas Rpt A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING Res. 12-R20 CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. Former Agency Warrants iloved by Mayor Pro -Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further reading and d opt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Cncl recess CONVENED AT 8:55 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 8:56 P.M. APFA cnvd It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn in memory of Raymond B. Padilla, Juan Hernandez, Adjourn in Connie Rubio Kershner and Kendrec McDade. Memory of R. Padilla, J. Hernandez, C. Kershner, and TIME OF JOURNMENT: 8:56 P.M. K. McDade NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C29. (City) 11EXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-02. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-1121 (Former Redevelopment Agency) 05/07/12 PAGE FOUR