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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - March 18, 2013 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013 — 7:30 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. Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, 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, Community Development Assistant Director McNamara, Information Officer Quiroz, City Treasurer Vasquez, City Clerk Cornejo, Assistant City Clerk Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Call to Order Roll Call Also Present Public Part 'Mr. Walter Schaub from Shepherd's Pantry in Glendora, addressed Council giving information on the W. Schaub pantry's food assistance program to surrounding communities, and announced the Azusa Easter Egg Hunt Comments event, March 28, 4:30 P.M., Memorial Park, those who donate a caned food item, ages 2-12, will get a free picture with the Easter Bunny. Mr. Kim Paulsen member to the Azusa Historical Society, addressed Council congratulating newly K. Paulsen elected officials and requested that the heater and air conditioner in the Historical Building be repaired. Comments Mr. Art Morales addressed the meeting congratulating newly elected officials; spoke about the 1-1istorical A. Morales Building; and on behalf of Mr. Mike Lee extended best wishes to newly elected officials. Comments City Manager Makshanoff addressed Mr. Paulsen's concerns stating that staff has been made aware of J. Makshnoff the Historical Building's heating and air problems and will look into it as well an inspection for termites. Comments REPORTS, UPDATES COUNCIL BUSINESS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -STAFF Repts, Updates Selection of Council for city representation at the various outside Aeency Board and Committees April Selection 2013 to March 2015. Outside Agency Board City Manager Makshanoff address the item stating that the Azusa Agricultural Water Co. has been & Committees dissolved, and the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society Joint Powers Authority has been substituted with Los Angeles County Animal Control. 'Councilmember Carrillo addressed the item stating that the Southern California Association of A. Carrillo Governments (SCAG) is an appointed seat by neighboring Cities; the Gold Line II Construction Comments Authority seat belongs to the City of South Pasadena, they allow cities of the subsequent phases to take those seats, and they have appointed Ontario Mayor Paul Leon to represent on the next phase. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Appoint appoint Mayor Pro -tem Macias as Representative to the Foothill Transit Authority; it was further moved Foothill Transit by Mayor Pro -tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to appoint Councilmember Alvarez as an Alternate. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously carried to AlvarezAltern appoint Councilmember Alvarez as an Alternate to the Los Angeles County Sanitation District #22. LA Dist 22 Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to Amended approve the roster of appointments as amended. Roster Request to designate voting delegate and alternate to the Southern California Association of Delegate and Governments (SCAG) General Assembly to be held May 2-3, 2013 in Palm Desert. Alternate for SCAG Gen Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Macias, and unanimously carried to Assembly appoint Councilmember Angel Carrillo as Delegate to attend the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) General Assembly to be held May 2-3, 2013 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert California; it was further moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and unanimously carried to appoint Mayor Pro -tem Uric[ Macias as Alternate. Moved by Councilmeber Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and unanimously carried to $150 Sponsor approve $150.00 sponsorship for 30 Azusa students to go on a fieldtrip to the National History Museum to attend Nat] on Tuesday, April 2. Museum Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to Certificates approve a request for certificates in recognition Azusa S.P.I.R.I.T participant students who helped their S.P.LR.I.T schools build strategies to improve lines of communication, to be presented April 11, at the Human Students 1-11ZC Relations Commission Meeting. Mayor Pro -tem Macias addressed the meeting announcing the Foothill Credit Union Annual Golf U. Macias Tournament at Azusa Greens, Sunday April 28, 7:00 a.m., for information call (626)445-0950; and Azusa Comments Helping Hand Day at the Races, March 23, for tickets call (662)625-9218. Councilmember Carrillo addressed the meeting congratulating Councilmeber Gonzales and Mayor Rocha A. Carrillo for their re-election, and welcomed Newly elected Councilmember Alvarez, City Clerk Cornejo and City Comments Treasurer Vasquez, and on behalf of the community, thanked outgoing officials for their services. Councilmember Alvarez addressed the meeting thanking everyone and wished all a happy and safe 1?. Alvarez Easter. Comments Councilmember Gonzales addressed the meeting thanking Councilmember Carrillo and congratulated R. Gonzales Councilmember Alvarez; announced the Easter Egg Hunt Under the Stars event, March 28 at 4:00 p.m. at Comments Memorial Park, for information call (626)812-5280; and wished all a Happy Ester. Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting will be adjourned in memory of Vietnam Veteran Mr. John J. Rocha Miranda and Marjorie "Pinky" Hunter; announced Senator Ed Hernandez Women of Achievement Comments Awards on March 28, at 2:30 p.m., Grace Black Theater Auditorium, 3130 N. Tyler Ave., EI Monte, Staff Sergeant Keisha Kirk from the Azusa Recruiting Center, will be presented with an award; it was consensus of the Council to prepare a certificate for Ms. Kirk; he asked to keep service men and women in prayers. SCHEDULED ITEMS Sched Items SPECIAL ELECTION VOTING FOR A SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY Election voting (WOA) BOARD ALTERNATE REPRESENTING CITIES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE WATER for SGBWQA PUMPING RIGHTS. Utilities Director Morrow addressed the item stating that the approval of this resolution will cast a vote G. Morrow for Councilmember Gonzales for the position of Alternate Board Member to the Water Quality Comments Authority; he explained that the 3 candidates are from cities of EI Monte, Monrovia, and Azusa, and it will benefit Azusa to have presentation on this important board. Councilmember Carrillo offered and Resolution entitled: Reso Casting a A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, CASTING Vote for R. tITS VOTES FOR COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT GONZALES OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AS AN Gonzales to the ALTERNATETO THE ELECTED BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTING CITIES WITH SG Basin PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS ON THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER WQA QUALITY AUTHORITY. Moved by Councihnembe Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro -tem Macias to waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 13-C14, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 03/18/2013 PAGE TWO (7:30 p.m. Reg. Mtg.) The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items E -I through E-7, was approved by motion of Consent Cal Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried, with the exception of item E-7 Spec Call E-7 which was considered under the Special Call portion of the agenda; Councilmember Alvarez abstained from item 1. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, and the Special Meeting of January 28, 2013, Minutes were approved as written. 2. The following Resolution No. 13 -Cl 5, was adopted and entitled: Reso 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. 3. In accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of H.R. Action Understanding(s) the Human Resources Action Items were approved as follows: Items Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: R. Martinez, E. Cardoso. New Appointments: G. Antunez, A. Avila. 4. The City Treasurer's Report for the City of Azusa for the month of February 2013, was received, Treas Rport reviewed and filed. 5. A one year Helicopter service contract extension with the City of EI Monte was approved. Helicopter Contract 6. The improvements required for the ELS Outlet project at 880 South Azusa Avenue as complete was ELS Proj approved and the release of the improvement bonds was accepted. 7. SPECIAL CALL. SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Spec Call GOLD LINE LIGHT RAIL STATIONS NAMING RECOMMENDATIONS. Gold Line 'Station Naming Public Works Director/Assistant City Manager Haes addressed the item stating that most cities along the Gold Line from Pasadena to Azusa will have one station, Azusa will have two; the METRO Board tentatively named them "Azusa" and "Citrus College;" the guidelines by METRO are to be no more than 24 characters and must be named after something on the area or an intersection; staff proposed "Azusa Downtown" and "APU/Citrus College;" Councils' recommendations will be forward for consideration to the METRO Board who will consider them at their April 18, special meeting. Lengthy Discussion was held regarding adequate names that can better identify the city such as "Azusa Promenade;" and/or other names i.e. "College Corner of University Square" or "Azusa University Square," it was stated that Citrus College and Azusa Pacific University were supporters of this project and such institutions need to be recognized. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to authorize staff to submit the proposed station names "Azusa Downtown" and "APU/Citrus College" to the METRO Board for consideration, with alternate names of "Azusa Promenade Square" and "APU/Citrus College Center" CLOSED SESSION Closed Session The City Council Recessed to closed session at 8:30 p.m. to discuss the following: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Gov. Code See. 54957.6. Labor Negot 'City Negotiator: City Manager James Makshanoff SEIU Organizations: SEIU (Service Employees International Union) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Gov. Code Sec. Existing 54956.9(d)(1). Litigation City of Duarte vs. City of Azusa, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. Case No. BSI 27709. The City Council reconvened at 9:12 p.m., City Attorney Martinez announced that there was no No Reportable reportable action taken in closed session. Action 03/18/2013 PAGE THREE (7:30 p.m. Reg. Mfg.) ADJOURNMENT It was consensus of Council to adjourn in memory of Vietnam Veteran Mr. John Buranda, and Marjorie "Pinky" Hunter TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:12 P.M. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-C16. (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2013-01. NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-115 (Former Redevelopment Agency) 03/18/2013 PAGE FOUR (7:30 p.m. Reg. Nttg.) Adjourn