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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - January 22, 2013 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY ' REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013 — 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 The City Council Recessed to closed session at 6:32 p.m. to discuss the following: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Gov. Code See. 54957.6. Labor CityNegotiator: City Manager James Makshanoff Negotiators Organization: 1BEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). IBEW 2.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code, Existing Section 54956.9(a). Litigation Case Name: Estrellita Diaz, through her guardian ad litem, Catalina Valerio v. City of Azusa et. al. Diaz Case No: Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. KC063466. The City Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m., City Attorney Martinez announced that there was no action taken on item Nos. 1, 2 and 4; Item No 3, Council on a 5-0 vote authorized staff to enter into a 6 month tolling agreement in return of dismissal of the case; the agreement will be with prejudice. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Pledge to the Flag was led by Mr. Zachary Zanchez. Invocation was given by Pastor Dale Winslow, Foothill Community Church ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Makshanoff, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Police Chief Gonzalez, Finance Director Paragas, Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Utilities Director Morrow, Human Resources Director Neiuber, Information Officer Quiroz, City Clerk Mendoza, Assistant City Clerk Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Attorney Report on Closed Session Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present Public Part Ms. Vanessa Alikhan, Rosedale resident, addressed Council expressing her concerns regarding Azusa V. Alikhan Pacific University (APU) purchase of homes in the development to use as student dormitories; she stated Comments that the added traffic will affect parking, and requested that a transportation study be done, have rules in place to control student housing, and to assist Rosedale residents become part of the greater community. 3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code, Existing Section 54956.9(a). Litigation Case Name: Anthony Encinas v. City Of Azusa Encinas Case No: Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. KC064837 ' 4.Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code, Existing Section 54956.9(a) Litigation Case Name: David Morgan v. City Of Azusa Morgan Case No: Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. KC064863 The City Council reconvened at 7:32 p.m., City Attorney Martinez announced that there was no action taken on item Nos. 1, 2 and 4; Item No 3, Council on a 5-0 vote authorized staff to enter into a 6 month tolling agreement in return of dismissal of the case; the agreement will be with prejudice. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Pledge to the Flag was led by Mr. Zachary Zanchez. Invocation was given by Pastor Dale Winslow, Foothill Community Church ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Makshanoff, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Police Chief Gonzalez, Finance Director Paragas, Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Utilities Director Morrow, Human Resources Director Neiuber, Information Officer Quiroz, City Clerk Mendoza, Assistant City Clerk Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION City Attorney Report on Closed Session Call to Order Flag Salute Invocation Roll Call Also Present Public Part Ms. Vanessa Alikhan, Rosedale resident, addressed Council expressing her concerns regarding Azusa V. Alikhan Pacific University (APU) purchase of homes in the development to use as student dormitories; she stated Comments that the added traffic will affect parking, and requested that a transportation study be done, have rules in place to control student housing, and to assist Rosedale residents become part of the greater community. Pastor Dale Winslow, Foothill Community Church, addressed Council giving a background history of the D. Winslow church; he expressed his concerns regarding current slavery and sex trafficking, and offered his Comments assistance to join in the investigation and efforts to bring awareness on these issues. Mr. Jorge Rosales addressed Council requesting clarification on agenda item D-5 which addressed a J. Rosales grant, asking if the amount of money that the city will invest from Proposition C and Public Benefits Comments Funds, will be recovered. Mr. Salvador Pedregon addressed Council showing pictures he took from the Azusa Canyon and the 210 S. Pedregon Freeway, which illustrated images that he described as UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects), demon faces, Comments rocket ships and Mr. Rainbow stating that he is after him, and read a parable from the bible. 'Mr. Art Morales addressed Council commenting on his plans for future traveling, thanked A. Morales Councilmember Hanks and City Clerk Mendoza for their services to the city, and encouraged voters to Comments support certain candidates in the upcoming election. Mr. Dennis Willut, addressed Council expressing his concerns for the homeless, Cable T.V. rate discount D. Willut for Seniors, and a new Senior Center. Comments City Manager Makshanoff answered Ms. Alikhan's comments stating that staff and City Attorney have J. Makshanoff met with the Mr. and Mrs. Alikhan to discuss their concerns, last Thursday a meeting was held with APU Answers Public to explain how the code affects the use of the units they purchased in Rosedale, and staff will continue Participation meetings to address these issues. Regarding Pastor's Winslow's concerns, Chief Gonzalez will contact Questions him. Regarding Mr. Willut's concerns, State of California has taken away funds, and the City has no funds available for housing; Enterprize property is tied up with the State due to Redevelopment; and the Fullerton property was purchased by the County of Orange; the L.A. County provides shelters for homeless during the winter; it is not illegal to be homeless in California, and they cannot be forced to use the shelters. Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Haes addressed Mr. Rosales question on agenda item D-5, T. Haes stating that the 42% match is a hard match, and regardless of what is spent, the city will still pay 42% of Answers the cost. Questions REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Repts, Updates 'Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo addressed the meeting congratulating the Human Relations Commission (HRC), A. Carrillo and all who assisted, for the successful event on the Hands Across Azusa event held on January 20. Comments Council Member Hanks addressed the meeting welcoming Water Board Member Mr. Michael Touhey to K. Hanks the meeting; addressed the Foothill Blvd. bridge construction that is being widen to accommodate for the Comments Goldline project that is being funded by Measure R; stated that he will not be running for re-election; and indicated that the police department is one of the most important functions, which provides safety and protection for our residents, congratulated dispatchers, and police officers who put their lives on the line to protect others, and congratulated Police Chief Gonzalez for their professionalism. Councilmember Gonzales, requested that the newly elected Upper San Gabriel Municipal Water District R. Gonzales Board Member Michael Touhey introduce himself, congratulated the HRC for their Hands Across Azusa Comments event last Sunday, and thanked APU for the Walk Across Azusa. Mr. Michael Touhey, Board Member of the Upper San Gabriel Municipal Water District, introduced M. Touhey himself stating that he was appointed to the Metropolitan Water District for Southern California division, SGVMWD he will be assisting Azusa with the grant funding for the many programs that the City currently has, and Comments that the majority of the City is represented by the four City's District. Mayor Rocha addressed the meeting stating that it will be adjourned in memory of Messrs Antonio A. J. Rocha Torres and Albert Armenta; thanked the HRC and all who were involved in the Hands Across Azusa Comments Event, and invited all to the tree planting at Gladstone Street Park, Saturday, February 2nd, at 8:00 a.m. ' SCHEDULEDITEMS No Business. Sched Items The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items D-1 through D-6, was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, and unanimously carried, with the D1&D6 Spec exception of items D-1 and D-6 which were considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda, and Call, D4 Pulled Item D-4 which was pulled from the agenda. SPEC CALL 1. SPECIAL CALL 01/22/2013 PAGE TWO 2. The following Resolution No. 13-C4 was adopted and entitled: Reso 13-C4 Warrants A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID. In accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of H.R. Action Understanding(s), the Personnel Action Requests were approved as follows: Items Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: B. Bommarito, J. Poulos, E. Coulter. 4. The agreements between the City of Azusa and the Jr. All American Football, and the American and Leagues 'National Little Leagues, were removed from the agenda. Agmnts Rmvd 5. The solicitation of Notice Inviting Bids for the Azusa Gateway Capital Improvement Project was Bids Gateway approved. Impr Proj 6. SPECIAL CALL. Spec Call SPECIAL CALL Special Call Councilmember Macias the item stating that he was absent at the Meeting of January 7; as he was in Minutes Southern Carolina. Consent Item D-1 Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and carried, Councilmember Macias abstaining, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 7, 2013, as written Councilmember Carrillo addressed the item asking when was the last time bids were requested regarding Willdan Budget the Building Division's Plan Check; staff responded that an RFP (Request for Proposals) did go out and Amend, are in the process of being reviewed; this increase is due to the retirement of a Building Inspector and Consent Item there was a need to back fill with an Inspector from Willdan, the revenue from building permits and plan D-6 checks will help cover this increase. Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to approve the request to increase the Building Division's Plan Check budget and Blanket Purchase Order ' for Willdan Associates by $100,000, to a total of $175,000 and $163,000, respectively. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED MATTERS Sccssr Agncy No Business. No Business AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY APFA No Business. No Business ORDINANCE/SPECIAL. RESOLUTIONS Ord/Resos No Business. No Business ADJOURNMENT Adjourn It was consensus of Council to adjourn in memory of Messrs Antonio A. Torres and Albert Annenta. TIME OF ADRNMENT: 8:18 P.M. ' CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-05. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-112 (Former Redevelopment Agency) 01/22/2013 PAGE THREE