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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 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, Acting City Manager Bobadilla, City Attorney Martinez, Director of
Human Resources and Risk Management Bragg, Senior Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CEREMONIAL
1. The Azusa Chamber of Commerce presented checks from the proceeds of the Casino Night Fundraiser to Azusa
American Little League, Azusa National Little League, Azusa Jr. All American Football, Azusa Little League
Softball, and the City of Azusa Department of Recreation and Family Services.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:39 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 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 7:33 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: Acting City Manager Bobadilla, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Economic and Community
Development Christiansen, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Bragg, Director of Finance Johnson,
Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter, Police Captain Bertelsen, Senior Management Analyst Lacasella,
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Jeri Vogel.
The invocation was given by Mr. Hector Elizalde.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:33 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
All Councilmembers were present; Item 1 – City Council heard a presentation from its negotiating team and provided
direction, no further reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Christopher Anid expressed his support for the Gladstone Park Ballfield Netting Project.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. Economic and Community Development: Request appointment of two members of the City Council for the City of
Azusa Scholarship Program Ad Hoc Committee.
It was the consensus of the Council to appoint Mayor Pro-Tem Macias and Councilmember Alvarez to the City of
Azusa Scholarship Program Ad Hoc Committee.
Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen provided an update on the letter of support to maintain a
Post Office in the City of Azusa stating that the letter had been drafted and will provided to the Council for their review;
Staff is working with the Post Office to find another location in the City; Staff is planning to hold a community meeting to
update the public and obtain community input; the Post Office will remain at its current location until July 2019; and Staff
will reach out to Congresswoman Napolitano’s office for assistance.
Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen also provided an update on the Lagunitas Brewery stating
that the tap room was temporary and the space it occupied will be used for offices; the plan check for the permanent tap
rooms should be submitted in the next week; and a description of the site and progress of tap rooms was provided.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias thanked Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen for his updates;
expressed his optimism that a new Post Office site would be located; reminded everyone of the upcoming rain; and
wished everyone a great week.
Councilmember Alvarez wished everyone a safe and Happy Easter.
Councilmember Gonzales inquired about the K-Rails in the neighborhoods north of Sierra Madre Avenue; and inquired
about the comments made at a Planning Commission meeting regarding the opening of the Garcia Trail.
Acting City Manager Bobadilla stated that the K-Rails are scheduled to be removed in the summer.
Senior Management Analyst Lacasella stated that at the Azusa-RMC JPA meeting, it was stated that the JPA was looking
for funding opportunities mainly geared toward the wilderness park which includes various trails; the Garcia Trail runs
through private property and is not deemed safe so it would not be included in grant opportunities.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Miss Yanira Aceves, Lifelong Azusa
Resident. He announced the following events: March 22 – Community Input Session regarding the Creation of a Plan to
Address Homelessness, March 24 – Azusa Cares Disaster Preparedness Workshop, April 2 – Senior Craft Fair; wished
everyone a Happy Easter; and asked that everyone keep the service men and women in their daily prayers.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
APPROVE LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO AB 1912, AS PROPOSED TO BE AMENDED, REGARDING JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY PENSION OBLIGATIONS
Senior Management Analyst Lacasella presented the Staff Report stating that Assembly Bill 1912, as proposed to be
amended, would retroactively hold all forming agencies of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to be accountable for all
terminated JPA pension obligations.
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to approve a letter of opposition to AB 1912, as proposed to be amended; and authorized the City Council to sign the
letter.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF BALLFIELD NETTING AT GLADSTONE
PARK LOCATED AT 414 S PASADENA AVE
Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter presented the Staff Report stating that Staff held a public meeting,
on February 22, 2018 regarding the installation of ballfield netting at Gladstone Park to reduce foul balls. The two options
that were previously identified are 1) a canopy extending over home plate and 2) netting extending the length of the ball
field, from behind home plate to the end of right field, and 50 feet high. The first option was rejected as it would impact
the playability of balls during games; Renderings of Option 2 were presented and it was stated that construction could take
from one to two weeks and the estimated cost is $50,000.
In response to questions posed by the Council, it was stated that Measure A funds from the previous year have been spent
and are currently unavailable; the use of reserve funds may not be an option due to the ways that Measure A funds are
allowed to be dispersed; the Measure A Steering Committee is scheduled to meeting with the Board of Supervisors in
May; the Committee is currently working out the guidelines and criteria for grant funding; the lifespan of the netting is
dependent on weather and use and may last 15 to 20 years; and Staff could repair the netting if it’s feasible, otherwise
Staff would seek out a vendor.
It was the consensus of the Council to direct Staff to proceed with the project.
APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
City Clerk Cornejo presented the Item stating that, at the request of the Council, Staff had prepared the Resolutions for the
three appointees to the Cultural and Historical Preservation Commission.
Councilmember Gonzales offered the following Resolutions:
Resolution No. 2018-C25 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING STEVIE HEATH TO THE
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2018-C26 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING MICHELLE PASTRANO TO
THE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2018-C27 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JAMES RAMIREZ TO THE
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution Nos. 2018-C25, 2018-C26, and Resolution No. 2018-C27.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO-TEM
Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia presented the Staff Report stating that Resolution No. 2010-C20 establishes guidelines for
the selection of the Mayor Pro-Tem; the Mayor Pro-Tem shall serve a one-year term, expiring March, 2019.
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by the
following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-6 by the following vote of the Council. Mayor
Pro-Tem Macias abstained from Item E-1.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS (Item E-1 only)
1. The minutes of the Special Meeting of February 26, 2018 and Regular Meeting of March 5, 2018 were approved as
written.
2. Resolution No. 2018-C28 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 Human Resources Action Items, in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section 5.75 and
applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows:
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: M. Honis
Promotion: J. Kroner, J. Bird
Salary Adjustment: K. Soliven.
4. Resolution No. 2018-C29 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, OFFERING A REWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000) LEADING TO THE DETERMINATION OF THE IDENTITY AND
APPREHENSION OF THE PERSON WHOSE WILLFUL MISCONDUCT RESULTED IN THE DEATH OF
ALEXANDER MORALES.
5. The classification specification revisions and title change for the Building Inspector position was approved.
6. The classification specification revisions for the Director of Utilities position was approved.
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-01 – APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01 AND
REVISING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP (FIGURE 1 OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE) TO
REFLECT THE APPROVAL
Councilmember Gonzales offered Ordinance No. 2018-01 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONE
CHANGE NO. Z-2016-01 AND REVISING THE CITY’S ZONING MAP (FIGURE 1 OF CHAPTER 88 OF THE
CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE) TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to read by title only, second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2018-01.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED MARCH 1,
2018 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2018
Agencymember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2018-R05 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 Agencymember Gonzales seconded by Agencymember Carrillo and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-R05.
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 Miss Yanira Aceves, Lifelong Azusa
Resident.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:23 P.M.
__________________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C30 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R06 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: March 19, 2018 and April 2, 2018
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