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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 4, 2012 - CCCITY OF AZUSA ' MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2012 — 6:35 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, California. CEREMONIAL Council Presented certificates of recognition to Pony 13 year Old All-Star World Series Participants for Cert Pony 13 winning the championships in the 2012 Pony Baseball Sectional and the Super Regional Tournaments; and for participating in the 2012 Pony Baseball World Series. Recreation Coordinator, Adrian Martinez presented $500.00 sponsorship checks each to Azusa and Kids Come Gladstone High Schools Golf Programs, from the proceeded of the Kids Come First Golf Tournament First Present fundraiser held in June. Close to $17,000.00 were raised, and most of the proceeds will be for new Sponsorship playground equipment at Zacatecas Park; some of the funds will go to the Family Swim free weekend. Checks The City Council Recessed to Closed Session at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the following: CLOSED SESSION Closed Session CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Gov. Code Sec. 54957.6. Labor Negot City Negotiator: City Attorney Marco A. Martinez Exec Mngmnt Organizations: Executive Management Group, Unrepresented Employees. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Gov. Code, Sec. Anticipated 54956.9(b)(3)(A). Litigation 2 Potential Cases CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Gov. Code Sec. Existing 54956.9(a). Litigation Case Name: John Fischer v. City of Azusa, WCAB Number: ADJ4587005 (SBR 0336676); ADJ2598926 Fischer (SBR 0226788) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE - Gov. Code Sec. 54957. The City Council reconvened at 7:45 p.m., City Attorney Martinez announced that all Councilmembers were present at closed session and there was no reportable action taken on items one thru three, and item four to be discussed at the end of the meeting. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Pledge to the Flag was led by Ms. Elaine Dominguez. 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 Martinez, City Manager Makshanoff, Public Works Director Assistant City Manager Haes, Police Chief Gonzalez, Interim Finance Director Paragas, Library Director Johnson, Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Interim Hunan Resources Director Neiuber, Director of Utilities Morrow, Director of Family Services Jacobs, City Engineer Hassel, Director of Information Services Graf, Assistant Director to Economic and Community Development McNamara, Information Officer Quiroz, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, Recreation Coordinator Martinez, City Clerk Mendoza, Acting Assistant City Clerk Hernandez. Pub Empl Disp/Dismiss Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee addressed Council congratulating certificate recipients, spoke about local businesses, at&t Mr. Lee union strike, the proposed parking structure, concerts in the park, and thanked council for their work. Comments The following addressed Council expressing their opposition to the location of the proposed parking Residents structure: Ms. Jenny Avila, Ms. Marrie Syudam, Ms. Peggy Martinez, Ms. Sandra Benavides, Mr. Jorge ProposedOppos Rosales, Ms. Helen Jaramillo, Ms. Madelyn Payne, Ms. Jeri Vogel, Ms. Sharon Lewis, Ms. Yolanda ing Pena, Ms. Abie Hernandez, Ms. Kailee Martinez and Bridget Muniz. They expressed concerns regarding: Parking Veterans Park; proposed new added green space; Environmental Impact Report (EIR); students fieldtrips Structure to Veterans Park; surrounding businesses; blocking library view of the mountains; disturbing Police 'routes; upkeep of the structure; A2 and A3 lots; north and south proposed structures. Ms. Jenny Avila addressed Council to congratulate Ms. Rosemary Garcia and Mr. Joe Corona, who were J. Avila named the 2012 Community Heroes of Azusa. Comments Ms. Dora Gomez from Covina Assembly of God Church, addressed council thanking them for attending D. Gomez their Back to School Blast event on August 3. She stated that 531 families registered and 21% of those Comments were from Azusa; 1400 children attended and 1300 backpacks were distributed; and medical units were there for vision and hearing free testing. Ms. Laura Jimenez, Representative for Senator Ed Hernandez, addressed Council stating that the Senator L. Jimenez has partnered with Azusa for free vision exams on September 26, at block 36. Those interested will need Senator Rep to meet eligibility requirements, i.e. low income and not have vision insurance. For information call Comments (626)430-2499. Mr. Joe Guarrera, invited all to a walk and rally on 5th & Azusa, Saturday at 10 a.m. and will be walking J. Guarrera to city park. Comments Ms. Jeri Vogel, announced September is hunger action month around the nation and encouraged all to J. Vogel donate $10.00 of dry items to local food banks. Comments Ms. Theresa Bonilla, on behalf of her family, addressed Council thanking them for honoring her father T. Bonilla Mr. Joseph Bonilla who recently passed away, introduced her family and gave a brief biography of her Comments 'father's time in the service. REPORTS, UPDATES, COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Rpts, Updates Moved by Councilmember Gonzales seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo and Unanimously carried to Sponsorship approve a $200.00 sponsorship, a request from Citrus College, for the Gladstone High School Marching Gladstone Band to pay for bus transportation to attend the "Saluting Our Veterans" event on November 1, 2012, High Sch where they will be performing. Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks, and unanimously carried to Sponsorship approve a $200.00 sponsorship to Azusa High School Track and Wrestling Teams to assist in the Azusa High purchase storage containers. School Councilmember Macias brought up for discussion a 10 year extension of a business amortization for Express Tire & Auto Service, 633 N. San Gabriel Ave., due to expire on January 2013. Staff explained that a Code Amendment process is required in order to extend the amortization. Staff was directed to bring back next meeting, a report stating the number of businesses that are in the same situation, in order to review it and consider a citywide amendment, and to bring options to expedite the process. Mr. Luis Rosales and Mrs. Rosario Lucas, owners, thanked council for their action. Councilmember Macias brought up for discussion the proposed Intermodal Parking Facility project and Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR), proposing to consider new alternatives for the location. Lengthy discussion was held regarding the partnership with Foothill Transit and Metro GoldLine, north 'of the tracks site, minor revisions to be considered, extension of the timeline, cost on changes, amount funded for the project, A2 and A3 lots. Council directed staff to bring back a report next meeting explaining what it would take to expand the existing EIR by including an additional alternative location; how that additional alternative would impact the timeline, the cost, and anything else related to the project. The report is to include meeting with executive directors of Foothill Transit and GoldLine to get as much information as possible on the impacts; and an inquiry with CEQA guidelines if this can be an amended or a new EIR is required. With this report, Council can take an approach if to pursue that additional alternative.In regards to the Planning Commission Meeting of September 12, where the EIR is still being reviewed, Council suggested to continue such item in order that they get the additional information that Council will be reviewing. 09/04/2012 PAGE TWO Discussion Buss Amortizat Express Tire Discussion on proposed Parking Structure 1 Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo addressed the meeting stating that there is support in the community for the A. Carrillo proposed location of the parking structure, and he disagrees with the negative comments that have been, Comments as a result of this project, regarding Azusa. Councilmember Gonzales thanked everyone for sponsoring 4'h Kool Cuts event on August 12; 13 local R. Gonzalez stylists participated and over 200 cuts were given, in addition, sponsors provided backpacks to the Comments children that participated; and requested certificates of appreciation be presented at the October 1, meeting to all who donated. He announced the opening of The Outlet by E.L.S. on September 11. Councilmember Macias reiterated on the opening of The Outlet by E.L.S. and invited all on September U. Macias 27, to Azusa Day at the Fair to honor Azusa's Hometown Heroes. comments Councilmember Hanks announced that after thorough consideration, he will not be seeking a P term in K. Hanks office, and that the nomination period for the March 5, 2013, General Municipal Election, is November Comments 12 to December 7, and it will be extended to December 12, for his seat. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting will adjourn in memory of Martha J. Gonzales, Anastacio Lucero, Adriene Herrera, Daniel Z. Vasquez, Joseph L. Bonilla and Pete Ramos. He announced free yard sales on Saturday and Sunday, September 8-9; be a walker at Zacatecas Park on September 8, a nutritional specialists will be there to talk after the walk, about sugar and soda; this will be followed by dancing; recreation trips during school year are posted on the recreation brochure; and asked all to keep service men and women in prayers. PUBLIC HEARING - 2012 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT APPLICATION. J. Rocha comments Sched Items 2012 Justice Assistance The Mayor declared the Hearing open. The City Clerk read the affidavit of proof of publication of notice Grant (JAG) of said hearing published in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on August 23, 2012 Application Mayor Rocha sought testimony from the public, but none was received. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and unanimously carried to approve the 2012 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application, in the amount of $17,361, and utilize the funds for the purchase of three Motorola P25 Complaint UHF radios. INTERVIEWS FOR BOARD AND COMMISSIONS Brd Comm Interviews It was consensus of the Councilmembers to set the interview date for the Board and Commissions to Monday, September 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the Light & Water Conference Room, located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue.; and to extend the deadline to submit applications to Wednesday, September 5, at 5:00 p.m. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-14, was approved by motion of Mayor Consent Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried. Mayor Pro -tem Calendar Carrillo abstained from the minutes of July 16, and August 2, as he was absent at those meetings. Councilmember Hanks was absent at the meetings of July 23, and August 2. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of July 16, and the special meetings of July 23 and August 2, Min Appvd 2012, were approved as written. 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS were approved for: Merit increase arid/or regular appointment: R. Schmidt, J. Vasquez, J. Picazo, G. Conrad, F. Vasconcelos. ' Flexible staffing Promotions: R. Nodarse New Appointment: C. Gutierrez Promotion: F. Chavez Separation: E. Alaverdian, K. Vanca, J. Peek 3. Two separate Resolutions were adopted and entitled: Martin, H. Gonzalez, T. Rivera, E. HR Action Item A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OI' WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. 4. The City Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2012, was received and filed. 09/04/2012 PAGE THREE Resosl2-059 & 12-C60 Warrants June Treas Rprt 5. The City Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2012, was received and filed. July Treas Rprt 6. The extension of the Use/Lease Agreement with Azusa Pacific University for the Slauson Park Agmnt APU Community Pool/Azusa Aquatics Center from September 5, 2012 — May 2, 2013, was approved. Aquatic Center Original agreement began in 2009-2010 School Year. 7. Request for Proposals inviting applicants to submit proposals for professional hall rental/catering RFP Catering service for The Azusa Woman's Club was approved. Woman's Club 8. Formal sealed bids in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-523 section B, computer Purchase 22 software maintenance services were waived; and the purchase of 22 PC's with Gov Connection in PC's the amount of $21,380.58, was approved. 9. Solicitation Bids for Plans and Specifications to solicit bids for CIP #66513A, Sewer Master Plan Bids Sewer Improvements, was approved. Master Plan 10. The contract in the amount of $13,966.76, was awarded to Office Depot for the purchase of filing Office Depot cabinets for plans and specifications. Filing Cabinets 11. A five ,year lease agreement extension with Plaza de la Raza Head Start, Inc., for use of facilities at Plaza de la Memorial Park, was approved. Original Agreement began July 1, 2002. Raza Agmnt 12. Four Off -Campus Federal Work -Study Program Agreements: Azusa Reads, Writes, Counts; Azusa APU off Calculates; Girls On The Move and Kids On The Move; and Computer Lab Tutor; were approved Campus Study and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreements between Azusa Pacific University Programs (APU) and the City of Azusa. This is a thirteen year collaboration agreement between APU and the City. 13. Formal sealed bids in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-523(d), no competitive Charter for market were waived, and the bandwidth upgrade and two year agreement with Charter for Internet Internet Agmnt Services was approved. 14. Staff was authorized to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit an experienced consultant to RFP Housing prepare an updated Housing Element for submission to the California Department of Housing and Element Community Development (HCD), and complete required CEQA documentation. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call None. Secsr Agency SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED MATTERS Councilmember Hanks offered two separate resolutions entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AUZSA ALLOWING Resos 12-1129 CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY & 12-R30 FUNDS. CRA Warrants Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales to waive further reading and adopt. Resolutions passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 'Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to June Treas receive and file The Successor Agency Treasurer's Report for the month of June 2012. Report Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to July Treas receive and file The Successor Agency Treasurer's Report for the month of July 2012. Report THE CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Cncl Recess CONVENED AT 10:00 P.M. THE CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 10:01 P.M. APFA convnd Cnclreconvnd 09/04/2012 PAGE FOUR ORDINANCE/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS Ord/Resor Councilmember Gonzales offered an ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, REPLACING ARTICLE IV Ord. 12-05 OF CHAPTER 62 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NEWSRACKS Newsracks Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo and unanimously carried to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 12-05. Ordinance 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 to Closed Session at 10:03 p.m. to discuss the following: PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE - Gov. Code Sec. 54957. The City Council reconvened at 10:30 p.m., City Attorney Martinez announced the City Council took action, by a 4-0 vote, Mayor Rocha absent, to discharge employment of a Meter Reader. It was consensus of council to adjourn in memory of Martha J. Gonzales, Anastacio Lucero, Adriene Herrera, Daniel Z. Vasquez, Joseph L. Bonilla, Pete Ramos. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:31 P.M. CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-C61. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2012-06. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2012-R31 (Former Redevelopment Agency) 09/04/2012 PAGE FIVE Recess Closed Sess Empl Disc/ Release Adjourn in Memory of M. Gonzales A. Lucero A. Herrera D. Vasquez J. Bonilla P. Ramos