HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - November 25, 2013 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013 — 7:11 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in special session at the above date and time in Azusa Light and Water
Conference Room located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California.
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
City Attorney Ferre, City Manager Makshanoff, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes,
Police Chief Gonzalez, Human Resources Director Neiuber, Operations Captain Momot, Police Officer
Bires, City Clerk Cornejo, Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Hernandez.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None Given
' AGENDA ITEM
Presentation by Police Chief Sam Gonzalez, on the Department's proposed Website.
Police Chief Gonzalez addressed the meeting to present a proposed Police Department Website, that
was designed by Police Officer Mike Biers, with the assistance of Captain Momot; the proposal has
been reviewed by the City Manager who is supportive of the project; the purpose of the website is to
better connect with the community and improve Police services, he explained the importance of
having a prominent online presence, and to have information readily available in a real time
environment for public safety purposes; the goal and objective is to have better connectivity with the
community who can at the same time, help the Police Department solve crimes by communicating
through these venues; residents that visit the police websites, seek specific information that relates to
police, such as where to pay a parking ticket, what are the alarm requirements, restraining orders,
humane information, forms for the various services, quick links to various services and government
agencies; in addition there would be a link to download the nixel application where people can
subscribe and get notices of events happening in their particular area on their cell phones.
Police Officer Biers, gave Council a visual of the proposed www.azusapd.org web page, he explained
that it has been set up with a responsive layout, with a total of 14 languages and additional languages
can be added; he showed the many links to the department's services, a welcome by the Police Chief
and his biography, police personnel and their duties, what happens when a 911 call is made, the
services available to the community and businesses, emergency preparedness, news and press
releases, alarm information, parking citations information; he further explained people that log into a
police website when they need help and to get the latest news and information in their area.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Also Present
Pub Pail
Agenda Item
P.D. Website
S. Gonzalez
Comments
M. Biers
Presentation
Discussion was held regarding posting elected officials' biographies on the website, different laws for Discussion
posting information on the website vs. mass mailing, how the website will be managed, this website
being a stand alone to give an easier avenue to get to the Police Department website, getting instant
real time, clear and concise information, public safety being a priority, provide online service 24
hours a day, and that 95% of police departments nationwide currently using social media nationwide.
CLOSED SESSION Closed
Session
The City Council Recessed to closed session at 8:12 p.m. to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code, Labor
Section 54957.6. Negotiations
City Negotiators: City Manager James Makshanoff ACEA &
Organizations: ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association) and AMMA (Azusa Middle Management AMMA
Association).
'The City Council reconvened at 8:37 p.m., City Attorney Ferre announced there was no reportable action
taken in closed session.
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ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
It was consensus of the City Council to adjourn the meeting.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:38 P.M.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-C92.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2013-05.
s Indicates Mayor Pro -tem Macias and Councilmember Carrillo Absent.
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NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2013-C92.
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2013-05.
s Indicates Mayor Pro -tem Macias and Councilmember Carrillo Absent.
1.1/25/2013 PAGE TWO