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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 17, 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. Councilmember Carrillo arrived at 6:35 p.m., after roll call.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: Police Chief/Acting City Manager Hunt, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources & Risk
Management Bragg, Director of Finance Johnson, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City
Clerk Garcia.
CEREMONIAL
A certificate was presented to “Employee of the Quarter,” Ms. Naomi Narvaez – Senior Administrative Technician.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:37 P.M. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6.
City Negotiator: Tanya Bragg, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and Stephan E. Hunt,
Chief of Police/Acting City Manager
Organizations: IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2)/(e)(1). Exposure to Litigation
One Potential Case
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RELEASE/DISMISSAL – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.
Title: City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.
Title: Acting/Interim City Manager
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:44 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: Police Chief/Acting City Manager Hunt, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Finance Johnson, Director
of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Police Captain Dennis, Police Captain Fleming, Director of
Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Recreation & Family Services Jacobs, Utilities Director Morrow,
Management Analyst Lacasella, Recreation Superintendent Chavez, Associate Planner Munoz, Budget Analyst Lam,
Storekeeper Alvarez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Gregory Ahern.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Alvarez.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:44 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
All members were present with the exception of Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, Item 1: City Council provided direction to its
negotiators, no reportable action, Items 2-4: By a vote of 4-0, the City Council accepted City Manager Butzlaff’s offer to
resign effective August 22; his resignation will accompany a Resignation Agreement similar to the Waiver and Release
Agreement contained in Mr. Butzlaff’s Employment Agreement; direction was provided to the City Attorney to finalize
the Resignation Agreement for the Mayor’s signature; The Resignation Agreement will acknowledge Mr. Butzlaff’s
resignation, provide for payment of severance identified in his existing Employment Agreement, provide for the payment
of accrued vacation time, contain a waiver of any and all possible claims pursuant to his existing employment agreement,
and provide that Mr. Butzlaff will be available to assist the City and its Staff in transitioning to an Interim City Manager;
and by a vote of 4-0, the City Council appointed Chief of Police Hunt as Acting City Manager with all authority
previously granted to the City Manager. The Council thanked Mr. Butzlaff for his service to the City and wished him the
best in all of his future endeavors.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Andres Altamirano provided information about the American Red Cross “Be A Friend of Hope” event on
August 2 and free health clinic on September 3-4.
Mr. Ewan Wonoprabowo and Ms. Lucy Panjaitan provided information about the free Impact your Health Azusa
clinic on September 3-4.
Mr. Hector Elizalde provided an update on the success of the Veteran’s Forum and announced the Mental Health
Consortium on August 25 at the City of Hope.
Mr. Gregory Ahern commented on the importance of respecting the civil service rights of public employees.
Mr. Lovlesh Tandon advocated for the restoration of the Garcia Trail and commented on the importance of
transparency and engaging with the public.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales inquired about the reason for five extensions to the Rosedale Land Partners Development
Agreement in Item D-1; inquired about the lack of effort to bring a restaurant to the corner property on Arrow
Highway in Item D-4; and commented on the sale price of the property referenced in Item D-5.
Chief of Police/Acting City Manager Hunt responded to the comments made by Mr. Tandon stating that the Azusa-
RMC held a meeting on June 29 to discuss the condition of the Garcia Trail but due to the change in leadership, the
presentation and discussion was moved to the September meeting; and will provide a response to Mr. Rosales’
comments at a later time.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
Presentation: San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District – Jason Farned, Public Information Officer.
Mr. Jason Farned, Public Information Officer San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District gave an update on
mosquitoes; West Nile Virus; Zika Virus; bite prevention; and tips on how to keep mosquitos away.
4th of July Update.
Police Operations Captain Dennis gave a report on the 4th of July enforcement efforts stating that the Police Department
had no fewer than 24 officers were on duty on July 4; there were 159 fireworks related calls; 67 citations for the discharge
of illegal fireworks were written on July 4; a total of 77 illegal firework citations were written during the period of June
30 – July 4; approximately 100lbs of illegal fireworks were seized during that time period; there were no reports of
significant injuries; there were two small brushfires during that period; and 22 of the 77 citations were issued to
individuals that were not residents of Azusa.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias expressed his displeasure with the departure of the City Manager; stated that City Manager
Butzlaff was the best City Manager that the City has had in the past 20 years and wished him well; and reminded people
to be more responsible when discharging fireworks.
Councilmember Alvarez stated that he noticed a decrease in fireworks during the holiday and announced his upcoming
retirement from the Navy after 24 years of service.
Councilmember Gonzales congratulated Councilmember Alvarez on his retirement and thanked him for his service; and
announced the Kathy’s Cool Kutz program on August 13 at Memorial Park.
Councilmember Carrillo congratulated Councilmember Alvarez on his retirement and thanked him for his 24 years of
service.
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Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Raymond David Ortiz, lifelong Azusa
Resident; thanked Councilmember Alvarez for his service; thanked Ms. Angie Salce for 38 years of dedicated service to
Lee School; requested that Utilities Director Morrow look into rebates for waterless urinals; reminded everyone to not
feed coyotes; thanked Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs for the opportunities provided to the City’s
youth. He announced the following events: and requested that everyone keep service men and women in their daily
prayers.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, EXTENDING FOR A PERIOD OF
TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF HOOKAH LOUNGES AND TOBACCO STORES PENDING STUDY AND ADOPTION OF
REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS
Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen presented the item stating that Staff was requesting an
extension to the moratorium to allow sufficient time to finalize the Ordinance; had amended the moratorium to exclude
cigar lounges; and a correction was made to the Urgency Ordinance changing the minimum age to purchase tobacco
products from 18 to 21, with the exception of active military, in accordance with state law.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen stated that
existing business would be allowed to continue to operate but would temporarily prohibit any new tobacco related
businesses from opening; the moratorium would not apply to a change in business ownership; and only applies to those
businesses whose main purpose is to sell tobacco products.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on July 6, 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
Councilmember Carrillo offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2017-09 entitled:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858, EXTENDING FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) MONTHS
AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS A MORATORIUM TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF HOOKAH LOUNGES AND TOBACCO STORES PENDING STUDY AND ADOPTION OF
REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2017-09.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ROSEDALE LAND PARTNERS
II (GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF 9TH STREET AND WEST OF CITY OF GLENDORA)
Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen presented the item stating the Staff had been unable to
finalize the Development Agreement due to pending legal action between the City and the Azusa Unified School District.
City Attorney Martinez gave a brief update on the lawsuit.
Revisions were made to the Urgency Ordinance and Development Agreement, copies were provided to the Council and
the public.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen stated that
he expected that this would be the last Development Agreement extension dependent on whether or not there is an appeal
to the lawsuit decision; the Project is close to being completed; Staff was hopeful that the Development Agreement would
be finalized in less than one year.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
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City Clerk Cornejo announced that publication was not required due to the item being an Urgency Ordinance, but was
listed as a Public Hearing to allow for public comment.
Mr. Bill Holman, representative of Rosedale Land Partners, addressed the Council and provided background on the
Development Agreement negotiation process and gave a construction update.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Mr. Holman stated that the only remaining public infrastructure obligations
involving the City are the Transit Plaza and Great Park; and the size of the school in question would be determined by the
School District.
Discussion ensued regarding the development of the great park and the status of the old Fire Station site.
Public Comment
None given.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to close the public hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen stated that Staff has been looking into the completion of
the great park; Monrovia Nursery has the first right of refusal for the old Fire Station site; and Staff expected to hold an
ad-hoc committee meeting in the next couple of months. Discussion ensued regarding the ad-hoc committee.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2017-10 entitled:
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ROSEDALE LAND PARTNERS II
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2017-10.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Management Analyst Lacasella presented the Staff Report stating that the 2017 League of California Cities Annual
Conference is scheduled for September 13-15, 2017; the City is required to designate a voting delegate and alternate to
participate at the Annual Business Meeting.
Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to appoint
Councilmember Carrillo as the delegate to represent the City at the 2017 League of California Cities Annual Conference.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to appoint Councilmember Gonzales as the alternate to represent the City at the 2017 League of California Cities Annual
Conference.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO CONSIDER THE CONVEYANCE OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17511
ARROW HIGHWAY, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA (ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 8621-024-905) TO CHARVAT FAMILY,
LLC PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37420 ET SEQ (PENDING SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEM)
Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen presented the Staff Report stating that the Public Hearing
would be set for the regular meeting of August 21, 2017 for the consideration of the sale of the property located at 17211
Arrow Highway to the Charvat Family, LLC as the Development Agreement’s five year wait period has passed. An
overview of the property’s history was given.
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Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-C52 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE
CONVEYANCE OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 17511 E. ARROW HIGHWAY, AZUSA
(APN 8621-024-905) TO CHARVAT family, LLC PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 37420 ET SEQ
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C52.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
JOINT SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RAPHAEL GLENOAKS, LLC, AND AN AGREEMENT AFFECTING
REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND RAPHAEL GLENOAKS, LLC FOR THE SALE AND
DEVELOPMENT OF REAL PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED 975 W. Foothill Blvd. (APNS 8605-019-906,
8605-019-907)
Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen presented the Staff Report stating that the City previously
entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with EFPAR which is a part of Raphael Glenoaks, LLC for a
commercial retail development. An overview of the proposed development was given.
In response to an inquiry made during Public Comment about the sale price, he stated that the property was purchased at
the height of the market and the sale price was based on the property’s current worth.
Mr. Keith Parry, EFPAR Development, discussed the proposed development. In response to a question posed by the
Council, he stated that the development provides for approximately 9,500 sq. ft. of space that could be used for medical
purposes.
Agency Member Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2017-R09 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH RAPHAEL GLENOAKS, LLC FOR 975 W. FOOTHILL BLVD,
AZUSA (APN 8605-019-906 AND 8605-019-907)
Moved by Agency Member Carrillo, seconded by Agency Member Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Members to adopt Resolution No. 2017-R09 and authorize the Executive Director of the Successor Agency to execute the
Purchase and Sale Agreement.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-C53 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND RAPHEAL GLENOAKS,
LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 975 W. FOOTHILL BLVD, AZUSA (APN 8605-019-906 AND 907)
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C53 and authorize the City Manager to execute the City Agreement.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPROVAL OF QUITCLAIM DEEDS CONVEYING ASSESSOR PARCEL NO.’S 8684-019-900, 8608-028-901,
8608-028-903, 8608-028-904, 8608-028-908 8608-028-910, AND 8621-024-905 FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE CITY OF AZUSA IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF AZUSA’S SUCCESSOR AGENCY LONG
RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY
Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen presented the Staff Report provided background on the
Long Range Property Management Plan and Controller Audit; the Parcels are for portions of the Senior Center parking
lot, also a landscaping triangle located north of Sierra Madre Avenue, and the northeast corner of Azusa Avenue and
Arrow Highway; and Staff recommended the approval of Quitclaim Deeds from the Successor Agency to the City of
Azusa.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council to approve and accept the Quitclaim Deeds from the Successor Agency to the City of Azusa.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to approve
Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-18, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO (Items E-7 and E-10 only)
1. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 19, 2017 and special meeting of June 26, 2017 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2017-C54 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 were approved in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section
5.7.5 and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s).
4. Resolution No. 2017-C55 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE
AZUSA RMC JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018
5. Staff was authorized to circulate a Request for Proposals for environmental consultant services for the preparation of
the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Sierra Todd Project located at 1025 N. Todd Avenue.
6. The plans and specifications for the Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive Traffic signal Project were approved and Staff
was authorized to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids – CIP Project 66114A.
7. The project improvements for the Azusa Avenue and Fifth Street Parking Lot Improvements Project No. 73017D
were accepted and Staff was authorized to file a Notice of Completion.
8. The First Amendment to the Maintenance Services Agreement between the City and Ultimate Maintenance Services,
Inc. for city-wide janitorial services was approved.
9. Staff was authorized to finalize and execute the Agreement regarding Azusa Chamber of Commerce funding and
support for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 at a funding level of $44,493 and the City Manager was authorized to execute in
contract, in a format acceptable to the City attorney, on behalf of the City.
10. Funds in the amount of $7,900 to develop the full Grant Application were approved and Resolution No. 2017-C56
was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO A
MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT, FUND EXCHANGE AGREEEMENT,
AND/OR FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE ALOSTA AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. STPL-5112 (020)
11. It was determined that Ice Energy Holdings, Inc. was a sole source vendor based on proprietary thermal storage
technology as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-520(b) and a contract was approved for the
installation of an Ice Bear Thermal Energy Storage System and associated HVAC equipment at City Hall; and
funding in an amount not-to-exceed $132,275 was approved.
12. A Notice of Completion for the C.I.P Project #41017D Azusa Canyon Bike Trail L.E.D. Bollard Project was approved
and Staff was authorized to file the Notice of Completion.
13. The new class specification and recommended salary range for Public Works Manager was approved.
14. The City Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2017 was received, reviewed, and filed.
15. The School Resource Officer Contract between the Azusa Unified School District and Azusa Police Department for
the provision of law enforcement services at a shared cost was approved and the City Manager, or designee, was
authorized to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
16. Resolution No. 2017-C57 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER INTO A
MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT, FUND EXCHANGE AGREEEMENT,
AND/OR FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE ALOSTA AVENUE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. STPL-5112 (020)
17. A Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to provide environmental consultant services in
an amount not-to-exceed $175,405.00 was approved; a Professional Services Agreement with MIG to provide
planning consultant services in an amount not-to-exceed $86,160.00 was approved; and the City Manager was
authorized to execute the agreements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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18. Necessary certificates to authorize and approve pooling of self-insurance through the excess workers’ compensation
program of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority was approved effective August 1, 2017; Staff was
directed to apply to the Department of Industrial Relations for a Certificate of Consent to Self-insure and take such
actions as necessary to effectuate self-insurance worker’s compensation for employees of the City; and Resolution
No. 2017-C58 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO
AUTHORIZE AND APPROVE POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE EXCESS WORKERS’
COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED JUNE 14,
2017 THROUGH JULY 12, 2017.
Agency Member Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-R10 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 Macias seconded by Agency Member Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the
members to adopt Resolution No. 2017-R10.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE 2017 TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND 2007A AND 2007B
TAX ALLOCAITON BONDS.
Director of Finance Johnson presented the item stating that Staff requested direction on the preferred structure for the
refinancing of the outstanding Tax Allocation Bonds.
Mr. Michael Busch, Urban Futures, Inc. presented the structure options and described what Public Offering and Private
Placement entail.
Discussion ensued regarding the two options.
Agency Member Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-R11 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO REFUND CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SUPPLEMENT
TO INDENTURE OF TRUST, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS PROPERLY RELATING THERETO
Moved by Agency Member Macias seconded by Agency Member Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the
members to adopt Resolution No. 2017-R11.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-04 LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES TO BE
COLLECTED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018 WITHIN THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Ordinance No. 2017-04 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, LEVYING SPECIAL
TAXES WITHIN CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY
SERVICES), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by the following vote of the
members present, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2017-04.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
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SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-05 FOR A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(GPA-2017-01) AND DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (NO. 244) TO REFLECT THE CITY’S ADOPTION
OF THE TOD SPECIFIC PLAN.
Councilmember Gonzales offered Ordinance No. 2017-05 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA REVISING THE GENERAL
PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO REFLECT THE ADOPTION OF THE TOD SPECIFIC PLAN
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by the following vote of the
Council, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2017-05.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-06 FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT
(SPA-2017-01) AMENDING THE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN.
Councilmember Gonzales offered Ordinance No. 2017-06 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE TOD
SPECIFIC PLAN
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by the following vote of the
members present, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2017-06.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-08 AMENDING SECTION 2-473 OF THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF LANDFILL FEES.
Councilmember Gonzales offered Ordinance No. 2017-08 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 2 -
473 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF LANDFILL FEES
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2017-08.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Raymond David Ortiz, lifelong Azusa
resident.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:55 P.M.
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C59 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-11
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-R12 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: August 21, 2017 and September 18, 2017.
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