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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 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 6:30 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, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief
Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:32 P.M. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to
California Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(4).
1 Potential Case Concerning Supplemental Insurance Assessment Imposed by ICRMA
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION Pursuant to
California Government Code, Section 54956.9 (d)(4).
1 Potential Case: Dispute with Foothill Transit Authority over reimbursement of public art costs
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION - Pursuant to
California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1).
One Potential Case
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:30 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 Economic and
Community Development Christiansen, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Utilities
Director Morrow, Management Analyst Lacasella, Associate Planner Munoz, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz,
and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Victor Ponto.
The invocation was given by Pastor Tony Rodriguez, Ministerio Internacional Nuevo Nacimiento en Jesus Cristo.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Item 1: Council heard a presentation from Staff and City Attorney, no reportable action; Item 2: Council authorized a
settlement of the matter by a vote of 5-0; the City would contribute an amount not-to-exceed $90,000, which represents
approximately 50% of the cost, for public artwork that would be placed on the intermodal parking structure.; and Item 3:
no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Hecor Elizalde, Representative of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, provided information about the 6th Annual
Veteran’s Forum on June 17, 2017 at the National Guard Armory.
Mr. Lovlesh Tandon discussed the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan as it pertained to the Garcia Trail.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias wished everyone a great start to their summer and reminded everyone to be cautious while
driving when children are out playing.
Councilmember Alvarez wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day and requested that Staff look into trimming the trees near
Angeleno Avenue and Memorial Park.
Councilmember Gonzales congratulated all of the City’s high school graduates; wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day;
congratulated the daughter of Planning Commissioner Lee for being awarded a full scholarship to the Air Force Academy;
and asked everyone to drive safely while children are out of school.
Councilmember Carrillo congratulated all Azusa Unified School District students that graduated or got promoted; and
congratulated the Azusa Softball Little League for winning the Major, Minor and Junior Tournament of Champions.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ms. Virginia Trejo and Mr. Ramon Nañez,
long time Azusa residents. He wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day; congratulated all of the graduates from Azusa
High, Gladstone High, Sierra High, Azusa Adult School, and those receiving a CNA pin; announced the following events:
free yard sales on June 10 & June 11, Slauson Pool opening day on June 10, ribbon-cutting for the new McDonalds on
June 14, and Veteran’s Forum on June 17; discussed the Memorial Day event that took place on May 29; and applauded
the Azusa Softball Little League.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 88.42.035 (MEDICAL
MARIJUANA USES) OF CHAPTER 88 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) OF AZUSA CODE TO REGULATE THE
PERSONAL, MEDICAL AND COMMERCIAL USE OF MARIJUANA.
Associate Planner Munoz presented the Staff Report stating that the Ordinance proposed the prohibition of cultivation,
delivery, medical, and commercial uses; a Residential Indoor Marijuana Cultivation Permit would allow for the personal
growth of up to 6 marijuana plants; and permit fees shall be $426 for initial permit and $213 for renewals.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen and
Associate Planner Munoz responded that property owners’ signatures must be notarized on the Permit applications; the
cost of the permit allows for the City to recover the cost of Staff’s time to go into the residences to see where the plants
are to be grown in order to ensure proper ventilation and safety; residents would be allowed to grow plants in their garage
as long as it does not interfere with parking; and the permit is strictly for personal use.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on May 18, 2017, in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune.
Public Comment
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales inquired about the procedure to obtain permission from property owners.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to close the public hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-C35 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION (RIMC) PERMITS
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by the following vote of the
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C35.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-C36 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
USE OF LIVE SCAN TECHNOLOGY WITH RESIDENTIAL INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
(RIMC) PERMITS
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by the following vote of the
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C36.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
Councilmember Gonzales offered Ordinance No. 2017-02 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AMENDING SECTION 88.42.035 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE (DEVELOPMENT CODE) TO REGULATE THE PERSONAL, MEDICAL, AND
COMMERCIAL USE OF MARIJUANA
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by the following vote of the
Council to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2017-02.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IX (MASSAGE TECHNICIANS
AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS) OF CHAPTER 18 (BUSINESSES), ADDING CHAPTER 88.48 (MASSAGE
PARLORS AND MASSAGE TECHNICIANS) TO ARTICLE 4 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES) OF
CHAPTER 88 (DEVELOPMENT CODE), AMENDING SECTION 88.70.020, AMENDING SECTION 88.24.005, AND
AMENDING SECTION 88.26.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MASSAGE PARLORS AND
MASSAGE TECHNICIANS.
Associate Planner Munoz presented the Staff Report stating that the current Urgency Ordinance was set to expire on July
22, 2017; the code amendment would classify specific land use for massage parlors; a Massage Parlor Permit would be
administered through the Planning Division; and massage technicians are to be licensed by the state and employees that
are not massage technicians are to be live scanned.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen and
Associate Planner Munoz stated that those employees that are not technicians would be live scanned such as owners or
receptionists; most of the $39,750 in citation fines for prior massage establishment code compliance operations were
collected; massage parlors cannot be banned in the City due to State law; separation requirements between massage
parlors would limit the number of establishments in the City; and there are a total of 13 establishments in the City.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on May 18, 2017, in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune.
Public Comment
None given.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council to close the public hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Ordinance No. 2017-03 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA DELETING ARTICLE IX
(MASSAGE TECHNICIANS AND MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS) OF CHAPTER 18 (BUSINESSES), ADDING
CHAPTER 88.48 (MASSAGE PARLORS AND MASSAGE TECHNICIANS) TO ARTICLE 4 (STANDARDS FOR
SPECIFIC LAND USES) OF CHAPTER 88 (DEVELOPMENT CODE), AMENDING SECTION 88.70.020,
AMENDING SECTION 88.24.005, AND AMENDING SECTION 88.26.010 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING MASSAGE PARLORS AND MASSAGE TECHNICIANS
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 2017-03.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-C37 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING
FEES FOR MASSAGE PARLOR PERMITS
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C37.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-C38 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
USE OF LIVE SCAN TECHNOLOGY WITH MASSAGE PARLOR PERMITS
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C38.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPOINTMENTS TO CALIFORNIA JPIA BOARD OF DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATES FOR ANNUAL BOARD
OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to appoint Mayor Rocha as Director and City Manager and Director of Human Resources/Risk Management as Alternates
to represent the City at the annual Board of Directors business meeting.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED UTILITY BOX ART PILOT PROJECT FROM AZUSA BEAUTIFUL.
Management Analyst Lacasella presented the item stating that the City received a proposal from Azusa Beautiful to
establish a Utility Box Art Pilot Project for the creation of temporary art work on up to ten City owned utility boxes along
Azusa Avenue between 5th and 9th Streets. Staff requested direction from the Council on whether to convene the Art in
Public Places Commission to develop guidelines and criteria for implementing the proposed project.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed project and the selection process.
The Council directed Staff to convene the Art in Public Places Commission and proceed with the project.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, to approve Consent
Calendar Items E-1 to E-9, and carried the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS (Item E-4 only)
1. The minutes of the special meeting of February 27, 2017 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2017-C39 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.
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3. The release of the Monument Bond in the amount of $4,300 for Tract 54057-21 was approved and the release of the
Performance Bond in the amount of $380,168, the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $380,168, and the
Monument Bond in the amount of $8,000 for Tract 54057-22, were approved.
4. The low bid from All Cities Engineering was rejected and a contract was awarded to Martinez Concrete, Inc. for a
total not-to-exceed amount of $165,374 for the Sidewalk and ADA Improvements Project No. 601804-16.
5. A contract was awarded to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed amount of $384,495.90 for the
Foothill and Dalton Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project – CIP 66117A & B.
6. The City Treasurer’s Statement of Cash and Investment Balances for the month of April 2017 was received, reviewed,
and filed.
7. The City Manager was authorized to execute a Task Order with HR Green for a not-to-exceed fee amount of $57,500
to perform construction management and inspection services for the Sierra Madre Avenue Street Rehabilitation
Program.
8. The Quarterly Legislative Update was received and filed.
9. A Professional Services Agreement with Badawi & Associates Certified Public Accountants for auditing services was
approved.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Ms. Virginia Trejo and Mr. Ramon Nañez,
long time Azusa residents.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:29 P.M.
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C40 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-O4
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-R08 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: June 19, 2017 and July 3, 2017.
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