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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 2, 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, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Bragg, Police Chief Hunt, Police Captain Dennis, Police Captain Bertelsen, Police Sergeant Coulter, Senior Management
Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CEREMONIAL
1. The following Police Officers were sworn into office:
Lieutenant Mike Bertelsen promoted to Captain and sworn in by Police Chief Hunt
Officer Erin Coulter promoted to Sergeant and sworn in by Police Chief Hunt.
2. The Azusa Police Officers Association (APOA) president, Steven Sears, introduced his Boardmembers to the
Council.
CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:41 P.M. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code,
Section 54956.8.
Property Address: Southeast Corner of Azusa Avenue and 9th Street (826, 830, 832 and 858 N. Azusa Avenue)
Agency Negotiator(s): Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic & Community
Development
Negotiating Parties: Chris Costanzo, Costanzo Investments, LLC
Under Negotiation: Amended Price & Terms of Payment
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS Pursuant to California Government Code
Section 54956.8.
Agency Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Kurt E. Christiansen, Director of Economic and
Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Mark and Arman Gabay, The Charles Company
Under Negotiation: Amended Price and Terms of Payment
Property Address: 624 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-914); 622 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-
004-912); 618 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-903, 904); 612 N. San Gabriel
Avenue (APN 8611-004-905); 610 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-902); 604 N. San
Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-907); 600 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-906)
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, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Economic and Community Development
Christiansen, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Bragg, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Public
Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Acting Director of
Utilities Lehr, Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter, Police Captain Bertelsen, Police Captain Bertelsen,
Police Captain Dennis, Senior Management Analyst Lacasella, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief
Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Elizabeth Ramirez.
The invocation was given by Pastor Rick McDonald, Azusa House of Prayer.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Item 1 – City Council heard a presentation from its real property negotiators concerning discussion of amended price and
terms of payments, no reportable action; and Item 2 - City Council heard a presentation from its real property negotiators
concerning discussion of amended price and terms of payments, no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Alice and Mr. Kriss Fuji announced a mattress fundraiser benefiting Azusa High School band and pageantry program.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales announced the 11th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 15, 2018; suggested that City Staff be
more competitive with the contracts referenced Items E-6 and E-7 and go out to bid for them as opposed to requesting
extensions of the existing contracts.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
City Manager Gonzalez stated that he is grateful for the opportunity to work for the City of Azusa and is looking forward
to working with the Council and City Staff.
1. Mayor Rocha: Request for Proclamation declaring April 2018 as “Donate Life Month” in the City of Azusa.
It was the consensus of the Council to prepare a Proclamation declaring April 2018 as Donate Life Month in the City
of Azusa.
2. Director of Recreation and Family Services: Request for a Proclamation proclaiming April 19, 2018 as Arbor Day in
the City of Azusa.
It was the consensus of the Council to prepare a Proclamation proclaiming April 19, 2018 as Arbor Day in the City of
Azusa.
3. Outdoor Watering Restrictions Update.
Acting Utilities Director provided an update on outdoor watering restrictions; encouraged customers to continue with
two days per week watering at least through the end of April 2018; and reminded everyone that information regarding
water restrictions is available on the City’s website.
Councilmember Gonzales welcomed City Manager Gonzalez and announced the Mulch Giveaway at Memorial Park on
April 7, 2018.
Councilmember Alvarez welcomed City Manager Gonzalez; encouraged everyone to check the calendar of events for the
City of Azusa; announced free yard sales on April 7 and 8; and the hazardous waste/shred-a-thon on April 21.
Mayor Rocha welcomed City Manager Gonzalez. He announced the following events: April 3 – Seal Beach clean-up,
April 7 & 8 – Free yardsales, April 7 – Mulch Giveaway; requested the City Attorney to provide an update on the
meetings with Rosedale Residents.
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City Attorney Martinez stated that a group of residents requested that the City look into the legality of the Rosedale
Transfer Fee which benefits the Canyon City Foundation; the fee is recorded on every property deed in Rosedale and a
sale cannot take place without payment of the fee; stating that Rosedale residents provided information to the City
Council and City Manager and expressed concerns that the fee violated certain Civil Code provisions; a total of three
meetings were held between the residents, City Manager, Staff, and two Councilmembers; and based on the information
that he reviewed, he does not believe that the transfer fee is illegal.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
CONSIDERATION OF ATHENS SERVICES’ PROPOSED COMMERCIAL ORGANICS RECYCLING PROGRAM
It was the consensus of the Council to pull the Item due to the absence of two Councilmembers.
Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen responded to the questions regarding Items E-6 and E-7
that were posed during public comment stating that the contract with Willdan is specifically for the Lagunitas project
which should be completed this summer; and Staff is in the process of preparing a Request for Proposals for plan check
services which should be completed in the next 3-6 months.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by the
following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-7 by the following vote of the Council.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2018 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2018-C230 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 Section 5.75 and
applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows:
Merit Increase and/or Regular Appointments: V. Villagomez, Jr., I. Diaz, M. Rodriguez, T. Richardson, C. Campos
New Appointment: K. Paragas, A. Mercado, R. Hernandez, R. Flores, Jr.
Promotion: A. Juarez.
4. The Funding Source for the Alosta Avenue Subdrain Project – CIP 66515A was previously budgeted under Project
6615A (Sewer Fund-Fund 34) and revised to be funded with $57,679 of Utility Mitigation Fund (Fund 13).
5. The project plans for the West Wing Ceiling Abatement Project were approved; and Staff was authorized to solicit a
Notice of Inviting Bids for the Project.
6. A Professional Services Agreement Amendment with Morse Planning Group to extend the Contract for 1 year was
approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement amendment on behalf of the City.
7. A Letter Agreement Amendment with Willdan Engineering to extend the contract for 1 year was approved and the
City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement amendment on behalf of the City.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:01 P.M.
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C31 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R06 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: April 16, 2018 and May 7, 2018
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