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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 15, 2017 – 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.
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo. Mayor Pro-Tem Macias arrived at 6:34 p.m., after roll call.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Bragg, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:33 P.M. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION/POSSIBLE INITIATION OF
LITIGATION – Pursuant to California Government Code, Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4).
One Potential Case – Dispute with Waste Management regarding payment of landfill fees and business license taxes.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION/EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION -
Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1) & (2).
Case Name: The Cities of Duarte & Huntington Park v. State Water Resources Control Board; The California
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region; Case No. 30-2016-00833614-CU-WM-CJC (Related
Case No. 30-2016-00832722)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6.
City Negotiator: Tanya Bragg, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and Troy Butzlaff, City
Manager
Organizations: IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Finance Johnson, Director of Human
Resources and Risk Management Bragg, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Police Chief
Hunt, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Utilities Director Morrow, Assistant Director of Finance Honis,
Management Analyst Lacasella, Storekeeper Alvarez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City
Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Garcia.
The invocation was given by Pastor Felix Garcia, Centro Esperanza.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:35 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Item 1: Council heard a presentation from legal counsel, no reportable action; and Item 2: Council heard a presentation
from legal counsel, no reportable action; and Item 3: Council heard a presentation regarding the status of the negotiations
and provided direction to city negotiators, no further reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Maria-Inez Perez and Ms. Catherine Heinlein provided information about the Healthy Azusa program and requested
to make a formal presentation about it at a future council meeting.
Mr. Hector Elizalde, Representative of Congresswoman Napolitano provided information about the 6th Annual Veteran’s
Forum on June 17, 2017 at the National Guard Armory.
Mr. Tyler Laird discussed the benefits of reopening of the Garcia Trail.
Mr. Wesley Rentimann, Bike SGV Executive Director and Mr. Andrew Fung Yip, Bike SGV Program Director thanked
city staff for their work in preparation of the 626 Golden Streets event and discussed the success of the event.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales inquired about the Letter of Agreement with RCS Investigative Services referenced in item E-11.
In response to the comments made during public participation, City Manager Butzlaff stated that he would reach out to
Ms. Perez and Ms. Heinlein to get the information about the Healthy Azusa program; and further stated that the
Agreement with RCS Investigative Services was for a personnel investigation.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias hoped that everyone had a nice Mother’s Day; inquired about the possibility of the City acquiring
the property which runs along Crescent Parkway between Angeleno Ave. and Todd Ave. for a potential park.
City Manager Butzlaff responded to the inquiry stating that Staff will follow-up to determine the current status of the
property.
Councilmember Alvarez wished everyone a belated Happy Mother’s Day; announced an Armed Forces Day fundraiser on
May 20; and stated that he will be attending the Veteran’s Forum on June 17.
Councilmember Gonzales hoped everyone had a nice Mother’s Day; stated that he attended the California Contract Cities
Conference; provided information about Senate Bill 231; directed City Attorney Martinez to obtain information about the
California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) conflict of interest gift regulations; and requested that information
regarding upcoming legislative bills be posted on the City’s website.
Councilmember Carrillo provided an update on the California Contract Cities Conference that he attended and hoped that
everyone had a nice Mother’s Day.
Mayor Rocha wished everyone a Happy Belated Mother’s Day; provided information about the Be-a-Walker event that
took place on May 13; announced the opening of Stan’s Bike Shop in the City; announced the following events: Mariachi
de Azusa concert on May 19 at Gladstone High School, Spring Thing Family Celebration on May 21 at City Hall,
Memorial Day ceremony on May 29 at City Hall; inquired about the possibility of another Councilmember attending the
LA County City Selection Committee meeting on May 22; and asked everyone to keep service men and women on their
daily prayers.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
Scheduled Items 1 and 2 were heard at the same time but action was taken separately.
Director of Finance Johnson presented the items stating that the Goals and Policies provide guidelines for the
administration and financing of the Community Facilities District (CFD). The Resolution of Intention establishes the
formation of a CFD to mitigate the cost of providing public safety services to newly developed areas.
In response to questions posed by the Council, City Manager Butzlaff stated that Staff was unable to locate the original
Goals and Policies and the City Attorney’s office recommended that the City re-adopt them; the Goals and Policies will
apply to all current and future CFDs; the CFD tax rate is based upon the City’s tax revenue, cost of services, and cost per
residential category; and the City has the ability to annex future development projects into the CFD.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Police Chief Hunt stated that the Police Department employs 61 Police
Officers and there is a possibility that the number of Officers will increase as development grows.
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1. ADOPTION OF GOALS AND POLICIES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 53311, ET
SEQ., REGARDING THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-C30 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING GOALS AND POLICIES FOR
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MELLO-ROOS COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED,
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE § 53311, ET SEQ., REGARDING THE FORMATION OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICTS.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C30.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES)
Councilmember Alvarez offered Resolution No. 2017-C31 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA WITH RESPECT
TO FORMATION OF PROPOSED CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1
(PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES).
Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C31.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, to approve
Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-13, with the exception of Items E-4 and E-6, which were handled under the Special Call
portion of the agenda, and carried the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of May 1, 2017 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2017-C32 was adopted and entitled:
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. The Human Resources Action Items, in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable
Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows:
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointment: R. McMinn, Z. Romero, M. Corona
New Appointment: A. Qadeer, J. Carrillo
Separation: J. Georgino, D. Carlson.
4. Special call.
5. The Final Tract Map No. 74154 for a 112-unit townhome and 1-commercial building project located between Palm
Drive and Citrus Avenue in the Transit II Neighborhood of the Rosedale Community was approved and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer were authorized to endorse the certificates on the face of the map.
6. Special call.
7. The competitive bidding process was waived due to sole source and the purchase of thirty seven (37) conducted
energy devices (TASER) from Axon Enterprise through the TASER 60 purchase plan in an amount not-to-exceed
$49,602.15 was approved.
8. The competitive bidding process was waived under the General Services Administration provision and the purchase
of ballistic helmets from Aardvark Tactical for a not-to-exceed price of $29,027.49 was authorized.
9. The City Treasurer’s Statement of Cash and Investment Balances for the month of March 2017 was received,
reviewed, and filed.
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10. Resolution No. 2017-C34 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE BIKE
MS: COSTAL CHALLENGE ON MARCH 25, 2017
11. The list of contract agreements executed by the City Manager for the months of January through April 2017 was
received and filed.
12. The recommendations of the Scholarship Selection Ad-Hoc Committee were accepted and the following was
awarded: one (1) $1,000 scholarship; two (2) $500 scholarships; and award three (3) $500 scholarships to the
remaining three applicants from the unused Adult Advancement Scholarship Opportunity.
13. The third quarter financial report ending March 31, 2017 was received, reviewed, and filed.
SPECIAL CALL
AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE SIERRA MADRE AVENUE STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT
(BETWEEN TODD AVENUE AND AZUSA AVENUE) – CIP PROJECT 66117H
In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla responded that the
project will commence in early June and a 60 day project excluding weekends and holidays; the work will be done with
one lane open at all times; Staff will discuss the possibility of adding a crossing guard or working around the school
schedule with the contractor; and dust mitigation and traffic control signs will be posted.
A brief overview of the project and the road maintenance process were provided.
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to award a contract to All American Asphalt for the Sierra Madre Avenue Street Rehabilitation Project.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C33 SETTING THE NUMBER OF TRANSITIONAL FIREWORKS
SALES PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR 2017
In response to questions posed the Council, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz stated that the City received a
total of five (5) transitional firework permit applications; Staff requested that six (6) permits be authorized to allow for an
additional application; and the City has a total of 15 legacy permits.
Councilmember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2017-C33 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO ESTABLISH THE
NUMBER OF TRANSITIONAL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS AUTHORIZED IN 2017.
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by by unanimous vote of the
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C33.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED APRIL 27,
2017 THROUGH MAY 10, 2017.
Agency Member Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-R07 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS TO BE PAID OUT OF SUCCESSOR AGENCY
FUNDS
Moved by Agency Member Gonzales, seconded by Agency Member Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present, to approve Resolution No. 2017-R07:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:47 P.M.
_________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C35 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O2
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-R08 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: June 5, 2017 and June 19, 2017.
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