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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018 – 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: Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Risk
Management Bragg, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Economic Development Specialist
Campos, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CEREMONIAL
1. A plaque was presented to sponsors of the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation Most Business Friendly
City Nominations: Athens Services, Azusa Chamber of Commerce, Best Best & Krieger, California Grand Villages,
EFPAR, Lagunitas Brewing Co., Performance Truck Repair, Inc., Rosedale Land Partners II, Spectrum Properties,
Inc., and VCS Environmental.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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: Don Penman, Interim City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT - Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6.
City Negotiator: Tanya Bragg, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and Don Penman, Interim City
Manager
Organizations: SEIU (Service Employees International Union- Local 721), ACEA (Azusa City Employees
Association), AMMA (Azusa Middle Management Association), APOA (Azusa Police Officers
Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), and APMA (Azusa Police Middle
Management Association)
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:31 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, City Treasurer Vasquez.
Staff Members: Interim City Manager Penman, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Bragg; Director of Economic and
Community Development Christiansen, Director of Finance Johnson, Acting Director of Utilities Lehr, Senior
Management Analyst Lacasella, Economic Development Specialist Campos, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz,
and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vietnam Veterans Mr. Ray Chavira, Mr. Blas Chavira, and Mr. Tommy Contreras.
The invocation was given by Pastor Adrian Greer, Foothill Community Church.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:31 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Items 1 and 2 were taken together, Council provided direction, no further reportable action; and Item 3 was briefly
discussed, Council provided direction, no further reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jim Cook stated his opposition to the Rosedale Transfer Fee and requested its removal.
Ms. Ronnetta Ellington stated her opposition to the Rosedale Transfer Fee and requested its removal.
Ms. Fong-Fong Chu stated her opposition to the Rosedale Transfer Fee and requested its removal.
Mr. Peter Jonker expressed his happiness with the design of the Transit II project; and stated his opposition to the
Rosedale Transfer Fee and requested its removal.
Ms. Sharon Lewis announced the Citrus College, Harmonicas for Veterans Fundraiser.
Ms. Yolanda Pena and Mr. Paul Naccachian announced that the Azusa Unified School District School Board will be
conducting meetings in the Civic Auditorium; and thanked Staff and Council for their assistance.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales expressed his opposition to the consideration of a dog park; and requested that funding for the Azusa
Golden Days celebration be continued.
Assistant Fire Chief Jim Enriquez, Los Angeles County Fire Department, informed the public that Fire Station 32 has
obtained a new fire engine; announced the upcoming CERT training; and welcomed Councilmember Alvarez back.
Ms. Diana Williams thanked the Council for working with the School Board to allow them to use the Civic Auditorium
for their meetings.
Mr. Lovlesh Tandon requested status of the inquiries made at the previous council meeting; discussed the Monrovia
Development agreement as it pertains to the Garcia Trail; and inquired about the proposed meeting between the Interim
City Manager, Mayor, and himself.
Interim City Manager Penman responded to public comments stating that Mr. Tandon requested that information be
provided to him prior to the proposed meeting to allow time for him to review it, Staff had already gathered most of the
information and would schedule the meeting in the immediate future.
Mayor Rocha announced that he and Councilmember Gonzales would be meeting with a small group of Rosedale
residents along with the Interim City Manager and Finance Director on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 regarding their
concerns.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias inquired about the agenda for the meeting with the Rosedale residents and expressed his desire to
attend; announced that the Los Angeles County Assessor has given a $7,000 exemption on the assessed value of homes
and provided information on how to apply; expressed his opinion of the recent comments made by a local official
regarding the military; congratulated Eric Knoles on his recent graduation from Navy boot camp; recognized Mr. Joey
Beltran for saving the life of a young girl and requested that he be publicly recognized at the next Council Meeting;
congratulated Street Maintenance Crew Supervisor Chris Davis for his recent promotion; wished his wife a Happy
Birthday; and announced the passing of his friend Mr. Roman Rodriguez.
Councilmember Alvarez announced a fundraiser at Max’s Mexican Restaurant to raise money for the family of Mr.
Roman Rodriguez; wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day; and reminded everyone to drive safely during the
upcoming President’s Day.
Councilmember Gonzales thanked Ms. Yolanda Pena and Mr. Paul Naccachian for acknowledging the work that has been
done between the School Board and the Council; thanked Staff for their assistance with the School Board’s use of the
Civic Auditorium; and announced the 13th Annual Casino Night at the American Legion Post 180.
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Councilmember Carrillo announced the last week of registration for Azusa Softball Little League and provided
information about the league.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ms. Teresa Esther Garcia, Mr. James Salce
Garcia, and Mr. Roman Rodriguez, Lifelong Azusa Residents, and Mrs. Rosie Contreras, Mother of Executive Assistant
Tina Cravens. He thanked all who assisted in cleaning behind the Hilton Hotel, and also those that assisted in cleaning the
military banners; apologized to his colleagues for not notifying them of the meeting with Rosedale residents, stating that
he and Councilmember Gonzales are part of the sub-committee; he announced the following events: February 15 – State
of the City, February 16 – Casino Night, beginning February 16 – Azusa High School Theater presents Beauty and the
Beast; wished a Happy Birthday to his grandson; reminded everyone of the sacrifices made by those in the military; and
asked that everyone keep the service men and women in their daily prayers.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
DISCUSSION REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTING A DOG PARK
Senior Management Analyst Lacasella presented the Item and provided the pros and cons of constructing a dog park;
construction guidelines; identified potential dog park locations; and associated costs.
Discussion ensued regarding the matter.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct Staff to present the item to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their
recommendation and input; solicit community input through a survey; explore funding options during the budget process;
and contact the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power regarding their property located on Newburgh Avenue.
REVIEW OF OPERATION AND COSTS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA’S PARTICIPATION IN THE AZUSA
GOLDEN DAYS CELEBRATION
Interim City Manager Penman presented a report summarizing the Azusa Golden Days Celebration which included
recommendations for future celebrations and the fiscal impact on the City.
Discussion ensued regarding the report.
It was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the report.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-8.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 16, 2018, Special Meetings of December 14, 2017, January 20, 2018
and Adjourned Special Meeting of January 22, 2018 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2018-C12 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 classification specification revisions for the Police Lieutenant position were approved.
4. The Interim City Manager was authorized to give Rosedale Land Partners consent to assign maintenance of Citrus
Detention Basin Facility 4D.
5. Resolution No. 2018-C13 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE UPDATED TITILE VI
PROGRAM.
6. A contract in the amount of $52,435 was award to All American Asphalt for the Alosta Avenue Subdrain Project –
CIP 66515A; a 10% contingency for potential change orders was approved; and the Interim City Manager was
authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the City.
7. A revised Business Expense Reimbursement Policy and Procedures was adopted.
8. The list of contract agreements executed by the City Manager for the month of December 2017 was received and
filed.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED
NOVEMBER 30, 2017 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2018
Agency Member Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2018-R03 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
Council adopt Resolution No. 2018-R03.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Ms. Teresa Ester Garcia, Mr. James Salce
Garcia, Mr. Roman Rodriguez, and Mrs. Rosie Contreras, Lifelong Azusa Residents.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:57 P.M.
__________________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C14 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R04 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: February 20, 2018 and March 5, 2018
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