HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 18, 2013 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
REORGANIZATION/SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 — 6:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in special session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium located
at 213 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702.
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. Call to Order
Pledge to the Flag was led by Vietnam Veteran Mr. Ray Chavira. Flag Salute
The National Anthem was led by Ms. Ana Aguilar. Nat] Anthem
Invocation was given by Pastor Woody Calvary of Praise Chapel of Azusa. Invocation
Cheer Leaders representing Azusa Schools - Nelly Castro Lee School, Ilene Del Real Dalton Bob Cats Cheer Leaders
and Abby Hernandez Hodge Cougars - performed a Cheer for Azusa.
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
Services/Library Director Graf, Community Development Assistant Director McNamara, Recreation
Superintendent Gonzales, Recreation Supervisor Gonzales, Information Officer Quiroz, Executive
Assistant to the City Manager/City Council Cravens, Administrative Technician to Police Chief Ceccia,
Office Specialist Wilson, City Clerk Mendoza, Assistant City Clerk Hernandez.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Roll Call
Also Present
Public Part
Mr. Dan Simpson addressed the meeting congratulating newly elected officials, wished well to outgoing D. Simpson
officials, and offered prayers. Comments
Councilmember Hanks presented a plaque to outgoing City Treasurer Marcene Hamilton, recognizing her Plaque M.
for 8 years of dedicated service to the City. Hamilton
A standing ovation was given to recognize all veterans, past and present, that have served our country. Recognize
Veterans
RESOLUTION DECLARING ELECTION RESULTS Resolution
Declaring
Concilmember Hanks offered a resolution entitled: Election
Results
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RECITING
THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON MARCH 5, 2013,
DECLARING THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
Moved by Councilmember Hanks, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and unanimously carried to
waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 13-C13, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO. MACIAS, HANKS, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
OATHS OF OFFICE
Oaths of Office
City Clerk Vera Mendoza administered the Oath of Office to newly elected City Clerk Jeffrey Lawrence Oath to City
Comejo Jr. Clerk Jeffrey
City Clerk Jeffrey Lawrance Cornejo Jr. addressed the audience thanking family, friends and residents for Comejo
their support.
Mrs. Nancy Vasquez administered the Oath of Office to newly elected City Treasurer Arthur M. Oath to City
Vasquez. Treas Arthur
City Treasurer Arthur M. Vasquez addressed the audience thanking his family, friends and residents for Vasquez
their support.
Ms. Martha Alvarez administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmember Edward J. Oath to
Alvarez. Council
Councilmember Edward J. Alvarez addressed the audience thanking his family, friends and residents for Edward
their support. Alvarez
Mr. Louie Gonzales administered the Oath of Office to newly re-elected Councilmember Robert Oath to
Gonzales. Council Robert
Councilmember Robert Gonzales addressed the audience thanking his family, friends and residents for Gonzales
their support.
Mr. Roderick S. Rocha administered the Oath of Office to newly re-elected Mayor Joseph R. Rocha. Oath to Mayor
Mayor Rocha addressed the audience thanking his family, friends and residents for their support. Joseph Rocha
Outgoing Elected Officials, Councilmember Keith Hanks and City Clerk Vera Mendoza, stepped down New Officials
from the dais, and newly Elected Officials, Councilmember Edward J. Alvarez and City Clerk Jeffrey Join Mtg
Lawrence Cornejo Jr., stepped up to the dais for the remainder of the meeting.
SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO -TEM
Moved by Mayor Pro -tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried to select
Councilmember Macias as Mayor Pro -tem for the year March 2013 to April 2014, councilmember
Macias abstained.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 6:58 P.M.
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A SISTANT CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-C14. (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-115 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
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Selection
Mayor Pr -tem
Adjourn