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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 2, 2012 - CCCiTY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JULY 2, 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 Closed Session Mr. Mike Lee addressed the item wishing good luck to Council on decisions to be made in closed M. Lee session. Comments The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:33 p.m.: Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6— CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Conference City Negotiators: City Manager Makshanoff w/Labor Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Negotiators Association), SEIU (Service Employees International Union), APMA (Azusa Police ACEA, Management Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), HPOA AMMA, SEIU, (Azusa Police Officers Association) and IBEW (International Brotherhood of APMA, APOA, Electrical Workers). IBEW Gov. Code See. 54956.9 ( c) - CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED Anticipated LITIGATION. 1 Potential Case litigation The City Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m. City Attorney Martinez announced that Councilmember Report from Macias was not present at Closed Session and advised that there was no reportable action taken on item Closed No. 1. Item No. 2, City Council voted 4 to 0, to authorize City Manager to join any efforts by the League Session of California Cities to challenge AB 1484, the recently adopted Redevelopment Trailer Bi 11, as long as it represents no cost to the City. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order Pledge to the Flag was led by Ms. Brandy Linares Invocation was given by Pastor Eddie Velasquez of Azusa Ministerial Association ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: 'City Attorney Martinez City Manager Makshanoff, Police Chief Gonzalez, Interim Finance Director Paragas, Library Director Johnson, Economic and Community Director Christiansen, Interim Human Resources Director Neiuber, Director of Utilities Morrow, City Engineer Hassel, Assistant Director to Economic and Community Development McNamara, Information Officer Quiroz, Public Works Senior Management Analyst Del Toro, City Clerk Mendoza, Acting Deputy City Clerk Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Flag Salute invocation Roll Call Also Present Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council regarding local business, a proposed parking structure, wished all a M. Lee happy 4°i of July, commended Councilmembers on a job well done, and requested prayers for soldiers. Comments i Representatives from Cafe Cola addressed Council thanking them for the opportunity to run their Caf6 Cola business in the City and to Mr. Mike Lee for his continued support. Mr. Richard Carpenter addressed Council thanking them for the Citrus Ave. paving project, and R. Carpenter congratulated Cafe Cola for their business. Comments Mr. Juan Cicadelli, on behalf of Mr. Candido Benitez, addressed Council regarding an illegal patio cover J. Cicadelli conversion at 682 E. 5t' Street stating that the property was purchased with the patio conversion, and 682 5" St believes that the previous owner is liable for any penalties as a result of the conversion. Patio Cover Ms. Jeri Vogel addressed Council regarding a survey she made on the operation and maintenance cost per J . Vogel space on parking structures explaining the difference between operation and maintenance costs. Comments Mr. Bruce Knoles addressed Council regarding a survey he made on parking structure costs, and B. Knoles expressed his opposition on a proposed parking structure. Comments Mr. Ronald Lohr addressed Council expressing his opposition to a proposed parking structure; he gave a R. Lohr brief history of him and his wife's 46 years of volunteer services, and encouraged all to get involved in Comments volunteering. Ms. Audrey Lohr addressed Council asking what would happen to the gazebo, bathroom storage, A. Lohr playground and benches at Veteran's Park, if a parking structure is built. Comments Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed council regarding Consent Calendar Item No. D-6, asking if there is any J. Rosales connection between Arroyo Strategy Group and Arroyo Associates Inc. He spoke about a previous Comments presentation made by staff on proposed locations to construct a parking structure. Ms. Peggy Martinez addressed Council regarding her recent trip to the Ms. California Pageant in Fresno, P. Martinez where Ms. Azusa and Ms. Outstanding participated; Azusa's representation was on the top 25 finals in Comments both categories, and asked Council to continue their support to the Ms. Azusa Organization. Ms. Brandy Linares addressed council requesting an update on a previous request for a traffic signal at B. Lynares the comer of I" Street and Cerritos; she presented a poster indicating some of the accidents at this Comments intersection and her proposal to install a traffic signal. Ms. Sandra Benavides addressed Council congratulating Caf6 Cola for their business; she addressed S. Benavides Consent Calendar items D-2 expressing her concerns for the people being laid off, and D-6 stating that Comments she believes there is a connection between Arroyo Strategy Group and Arroyo Associates; and expressed 'her concern on a proposed parking structure. City Manager Makshanoff indicated that he or a member of staff will respond to question at a later time, J. Makshanoff and requested to pull Consent Calendar Item D-6 for further discussion with staff. City Attorney & M. Martinez indicated that staff will be discussing General Plan issues relating to item D-6. Comments REPORTS UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates Mayor Rocha gave notice to the public of City Board and Commission term of office expirations, ending Notice of Open September 30, 2012 for the following Boards and Commissions of the City of Azusa: Board and Commission 2 Positions Architectural Barriers Commission Positions 1 Position Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission 2 positions Human Relations Commission 1 position Library Commission 1 position Personnel Board I position Planning Commission For interested residents, applications will be available in the City Clerk's Office, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, City Library, 729 N. Dalton Avenue, Light & Water Department, 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Police Department, 725 N. Alameda, an at: www.ci.azusa.ca.us; and they will be accepted through Thursday, August 30, 2012. For further information, please call: (626) 812-5233. Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Delegate and appoint Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo to the Independent Cities Associations to attend their annual event. Alternate to Further, it was moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously the ICA carried to designate Councilmember Macias as the alternate. Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo stated the importance of volunteering thanking Mr. Ronald Lohr for the many Carrillo years he served as a volunteer, and encouraged all residents to get involved in volunteering; he wished all Comments a happy 4"i of July, and asked all to abide by city rules when burning fireworks. Councilmember Gonzales wished all a happy and safe 4"of July. 07/02/2012 PAGE TWO Gonzales Comments Councilmember Hanks wished all a happy and safe 4'h of July, stating that he was happy that Azusa Hanks celebrates with fireworks; he announced the Azusa Veterans Memorial Committee celebration on Comments Wednesday July 4, at 9:00 a.m. in front of City Hall, and the annual fundraiser breakfast of the Jesus Christ Latter -Day Saints at 7:00 a.m.; talked about the employees layoffs in Auzsa, and the city of Stockton potential bankruptcy filing asking for blessings to our nation during this difficult financial times; requested public input on the 1446 Senate Bill, which will allow to put in the November ballot to extend measure R; the bill is scheduled to be voted by the Southern California Council of Governments (SCCAG) this Thursday; and encourage residents to volunteer to any of the eight positions that are open to the City's Boards and Commissions. Councilmember Macias stated that he has visited Cafe Cola on several occasions; the L&W meetings are Macias open to the public and recorded, the City Council and Planning Commission meetings are televised and Comments are placed in the internet to view, at anytime, and that Council has been open and transparent; he announced the Eagles Annual Chile Cook -off on July 7, from 10-7 p.m. 1603 N. San Gabriel, benefits go to the challengers group, a group of mentally challenged children; and wished all a happy 4" of July. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Timoteo Hernandez, Oscar Rocha Aguirre and Angie Ochoa, lifelong residents of Azusa; wished all a happy 4"i of July and read letters Comments from Cpl. James A. Ramos from Afghanistan, giving thanks for the care packets, and from Ariel and Angie Verayo asking for prayers for their son, 1Lt. Aldrich M. Verayo who is in the service; he announced that Wednesday from 9-10 a.m., donations will be collected in front of City Hall to prepare care packets for the troops, and a box for donations will be at reception desk in City Hall until July 14; he announced the Azusa,Veterans Memorial Committee fund raising breakfast Sunday July 15, at 8 a.m., benefits go to prepare care packets for the troops; July 14, at 9:30 a.m. Gladstone Park be a walker. He held light discussion with staff regarding the traffic accumulation by the Garcia Trail to which staff has been working on to alleviate the problem; and requested to keep Service man and woman on prayers. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items PUBLIC HEARING - ANNUAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) Pub Hrg CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP) LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT. Congestion Management Economic and Community Director Christiansen presented the item stating that the state legislature Program requires that Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to annually monitor local jurisdictions and (CMP) determine that they are in compliance with the CMP Program. The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice of said Hearing published in the Azusa Herald on June 21, 2012. Mayor asked for comments from the public but none were received. Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Council Member Gonzales, and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. Councilmember Gonzales offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING Reso 12-C46 THE CITY TO BE IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Adopting (CMP) AND ADOPTING THE 2012 CMP LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT, IN ACCORDANCE CMP WITH CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks 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 ' CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/13 WITH THE AZUSA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Chamber of Economic and Community Director Christiansen presented the item stating that this is an annual contract, Commerce and this year the amount is being reduced; this portion comes out of the Light and Water budget as City is Contract not able to fund it at this time. The amount is less than last year, in compliance with last year's Council action to reduce the contract by 5% each year. City Attorney Martinez added that the contract is similar to last year's with some modifications needed to be made, such as removing Mayor and Council's column from their newsletter. Mr. Dan Bacani, Chamber Chairman, addressed Council thanking them for their continued support. D. Bacani Comments 07/02/2012 PAGE THREE 1 After further discussion held, it was moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Contract Gonzales and unanimously carried to authorize staff to finalize and execute the Agreement Regarding Approved Chamber of Commerce Funding and Support between the City of Azusa and the Azusa Chamber of With Commerce for Fiscal Year 2012/13, with an amendment to keep the same amount that was given last year Amendment without the 5% decrease. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-7, was approved by motion of Consent Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried, with the Calendar exception of item D-6, which was removed from the agenda. D-6 Removed 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, and the special meeting of June 25, 2012, were Min Appvd approved as written. Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo was absent at the special meeting of June 25. 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS were approved for: HR Action Merit increase and/or regular appointment: D. Ursua, E. Coulter, R. Lomingkit. Item Flexible staffing Promotions: L. Rogers New Appointment: L. Levario Separation: G. Agosta, B. Donnelson, R. Strege, T. Tate, O. Bruno, E. Lomeli, E. Wanstrath, L. Rogers, D. Shuttleworth, A. Martinez. 3. The City Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2012, was received and filed. Treas Report 4. Approval was given to amend the existing B/R Partners agreement, extending its term to June 30, B/R Partners 2013, and the Mayor was authorized to sign the amended agreement. Agreement 5. The following Resolution was adopted and entitled: Reso 12-C47 Empl Coverage A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING THE Under One COVERAGE OF ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES UNDER ONE MASTER FAITHFUL Bond PERFORMANCE BOND 6. Request to allow Arroyo Strategy Group to submit a Disaster Recovery Initiative (DRI) was removed Removed from the agenda. From Agenda 7. The following Resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN Reso 12-C48 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 Spec Call Sccsr Agency 1. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried Treas Report to receive and file the Successor Agency of the former Redevelopment Agency Treasurer's Report for the month of May 2012. 2. Councilmember Gonzales offered a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUZSA Reso 12-R25 ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF THE CRA Warrants REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Hanks 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 07/02/2012 PAGE FOUR 1 1 ORDINANCE/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Resos Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo offered an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING Ord. 12-04 AND RESERVING SECTION 62-302 PROHIBITING SOLICITATION IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY Amend AND AMENDING SECTION 62-304 REGARDING THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF Solicitation SECTIONS 62-302 AND 62-303 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE. in Public Right of Way Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt. Ordinance passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE It was consensus of council to adjourn in memory of Timoteo Hernandez, Oscar Aguirre and Angie Adjourn in Ochoa. Memory of T. Hernandez TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 P.M. O. Aguirre A. Ochoa CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C49. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-05. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R26 (Former Redevelopment Agency) 07/02/2012 PAGE FIVE