HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-01 6-19-2017, Minutes Regular Meeting- 6-26-2017 Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 19, 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. Mayor Pro-Tem Macias arrived at 6:44 p.m. and
Councilmember Carrillo arrived at 7:29 p.m., after roll call.
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 Human Resources & Risk Management
Bragg, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CEREMONIAL
Certificates were presented to the following City of Azusa Scholarship recipients: Sarah F. Serrano, Amanda Breceda,
Shelsey Mora, Cynthia Sanchez-Lucatero, Stephanie Gonzales, and Samantha Magallon.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:47 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 Troy Butzlaff, City
Manager
Organizations: IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers)
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Case Name: Azusa Unified School District vs. City of Azusa, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS157058
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: 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, Director
of Recreation & Family Services Jacobs, Management Analyst Lacasella, Economic Development Specialist Campos,
Recreation Superintendent Chavez, Assistant Planner Ibanez, Assistant Director of Electric Operations Langit, Assistant
Director of Water Operations Macias, Assistant Director of Resource Management Lehr, Assistant Finance Director
Honis, Budget Analyst Lam, Storekeeper Alvarez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City
Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Police Chief Hunt.
CONSENT ITEM
E-1APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
7/17/2017
The invocation was given by Mayor Rocha.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:44 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Item 1: City Council provided direction to Staff, no reportable action; and Item 2: Councilmember Carrillo was not in
attendance; City Council heard a presentation from legal Counsel, no further reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales expressed dissatisfaction for the automobile allowances, the creation of Assistant Director positions,
and proposed $100,000 increase in park maintenance costs in Item D-8.
Mr. Tyler Laird presented his proposal for the restoration of the Garcia Trail and expressed his concerns about the
Council’s Code of Ethics.
City Manager Butzlaff stated that he would defer a response to the comments made by Mr. Rosales to the scheduled item
and reiterated that he would not make any comments regarding the Garcia Trail unless directed by the Council.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
City Manager Butlaff stated that the Garcia Trail issue was deferred to the Azusa RMC Joint Powers Authority and
encouraged Mr. Laird and other Garcia Trail supporters to attend their meeting as they are now in control of the land that
a portion of the Garcia Trail runs through.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias alerted the public about a phone scam that was taking place and expressed his appreciation of the
opening of the Slauson Pool.
Councilmember Alvarez hoped everyone had a Happy Father’s Day; thanked Staff for their quick response to his request
for tree trimming near Memorial Park; and informed the public that cooling center information can be located on the
City’s website.
Councilmember Gonzales encouraged the use of the cooling centers for those that need it; wished everyone a happy and
safe 4th of July; and reminded everyone of the $1,000 fine for the use of illegal fireworks.
Councilmember Carrillo encouraged the public to use the cooling centers as needed; reminded everyone that the San
Gabriel River should not be used for swimming purposes as it is dangerous; encouraged the support of local non-profits
with the purchase of safe and sane fireworks; reminded everyone all firework usage prior to the 4 th of July is illegal;
presented a plaque to the City on behalf of the Azusa Softball Little League; provided an update on the Little League
softball tournament; and remarked the Code of Ethics in response to a comment made during public participation.
Mayor Rocha hoped that everyone had a nice Father’s Day; reminded everyone that the July 3, 2017 Council Meeting was
canceled; announced the following events: Library Summer Program Events begin June 20 at Memorial Park and
Concerts in the Park begins July 6; announced that Channel 7 was at Slauson Pool; reminded everyone that the ratio of
swimmers per lifeguard needs to be kept for public safety; requested that Staff look into the fees for recreational
swimmers for non-residents; asked everyone to be aware of scams targeting seniors; provided an overview of the Azusa
Cares Workshop and discussed the importance of communication with residents; and requested that everyone keep service
men and women in their daily prayers.
Police Chief Hunt gave an overview of firework enforcement and where they can be discharged.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - FORMATION PROCEEDINGS FOR PROPOSED CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 – RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCE.
Director of Finance Johnson presented the Staff Report stating that the purpose of the Community Facilities District
(CFD) is to partially fund the City’s public safety costs.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Cornejo announced that no individuals requested to present testimony; no written protests were received; and
there are no persons registered to vote in the district.
City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on May 29, 2017, in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune and mailed on May 24, 2017.
City Clerk Cornejo announced that the owners of all of the taxable property in the district have consented t o holding the
Special Election on June 19, 2017 immediately following the Public Hearing and the Special Election may be held on
June 19, 2017.
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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
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-C40 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING CITY OF AZUSA
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-1 (PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C40.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-C41 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION AND
SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS OF CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017 -1
(PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES) A PROPOSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIA L TAXES
WITHIN SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO PAY THE COSTS OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO BE
PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND A PROPOSITION WITH RESPECT TO
ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR SAID COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C41.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Special Election
City Clerk Cornejo conducted the Consolidated Special Election and announced the results of the canvass of votes cast.
Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-C42 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DE CLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017 -1 (PUBLIC
SAFETY SERVICES), COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ON THE PROPOSITIONS WITH
RESPECT TO (I) THE ANNUAL LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES TO PAY THE COSTS OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO
BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT AND (II) ESTABLISHING AN APPROPRIATIONS
LIMIT
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C42.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Gonzales 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 Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council to introduce Ordinance No. 2017-04.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
PUBLIC HEARING - 2017 REFUSE RATE ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING
Management Analyst Lacasella presented the Staff Report and provided an overview of the proposed rates.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on June 7, 2017, in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune
and mailed to customers on May 4, 2017.
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City Clerk Cornejo announced that one notice of opposition was received.
Public Comment
None given.
Mr. Christian Warner, Athens Services Director of Compliance provided information about disposal process and costs.
The Council expressed their appreciation for the quality of service provided by Athens.
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
Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-C43 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
TWENTY-FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ARAKELIAN
ENTERPRISES TO AMEND THE SERVICE RATES AND FEES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH
JUNE 30, 2018
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C43.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBER CARRILLO RECUSED HIMSELF FROM ITEMS D-3 AND D-4.
A Joint Public Hearing was held for Items D-3, General Plan Amendment (GPA-2017-01) and D-4, Specific Plan
Amendment (SPA-2017-01.)
PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 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.
and
PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE FOR A SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT (SPA -2017-01)
AMENDING THE TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT SPECIFIC PLAN.
Assistant Planner Ibanez presented the Staff Reports; provided a brief history of the Transit Oriented Development
Specific Plan; and described the amendments.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen stated
that Staff had not proposed any amendments to the Edgewood District portion of the Specific Plan; Staff will recommend
a Route 66 Historic Designation at a later time; Staff had not moved forward with the cost analysis for traffic calming on
Azusa Avenue but will make recommendations to the Council once more development has occurred; and the Transit
Oriented Development District does not include Lagunitas Brewery.
Discussion ensued regarding the Specific Plan and open space located near the Lagunitas Brewery.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on June 19, 2017, in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune.
Public Comment
None given.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, and carried by the following vote of the
Council to close the public hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
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Mayor Pro-Tem Macias 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 Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by the following vote of the
Council to introduce, waive further reading and read by title only Ordinance No. 2017-05.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
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
Council to introduce, waive further reading and read by title only Ordinance No. 2017-06.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
PROPOSED BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AMNESTY PROGRAM
Management Analyst Lacasella presented the Staff Report and requested that a Business License Tax Amnesty Program
be authorized to facilitate voluntary compliance for business es that have failed to obtain a business license tax or
underpaid their tax obligation while waiving the payment of penalties or interest.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Management Analyst Lacasella stated that Staff was expecting a positive
fiscal impact; the program would be the first step in the audit process by providing an opportunity for business owners to
pay the tax prior to being audited; and the penalties and interest would be forgiven.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-C44 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF AZUSA APPROVING AN AMNESTY PROGRAM FOR BUSINESS
LICENSE TAX
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C44.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF HOOKAH LOUNGES AND TOBACO STORES PENDING STUDY
AND ADOPTION OF REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS
Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen presented the Staff Report stating that the Urgency
Ordinance would halt the issuance of permits related to tobacco or hookah businesses in the City and would not affect the
any current businesses until Staff is able to analyze which locations would be best suited for these types of businesses.
In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Economic & Community Development Christiansen responded
that Staff would be reviewing the entire Zoning Code but are mainly focused on the Downtown area; the Code does not
specify zoning for these types of establishments; and the definition of tobacco stores are those whose primary purpose is
selling tobacco product or paraphernalia.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Urgency Ordinance No. 2017-07 entitled:
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
ENACTED PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 TEMPORARILY
PROHIBITING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BUSINESSES HOOKAH LOUNGES AND TOBACCO STORES
PENDING STUDY AND ADOPTION OF REGULATORY AND ZONING STANDARDS
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to introduce, waive further reading and read by title only and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 2017-07.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-473 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF LANDFILL FEES
City Attorney Martinez presented the item stating that City recently entered into an agreement with Azusa Land
Reclamation to settle a dispute concerning the interpretation and payment of landfill and business license fees charged to
their landfill and recommended the adoption of an Ordinance that would clarify the landfill fee that is located in the
Municipal Code.
Minor amendments were made to the Ordinance to ensure consistency in terms, a copy of the revised Ordinance was
provided.
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 Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to introduce, waive further reading and read by title only Ordinance No. 2017-08.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 CITY, UTILITILES, AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTH ORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGETS
Director of Finance Johnson presented the 2017-18 budget stating that the proposed budget was presented to the City
Council on May 30, 2017; no changes were recommended by the City Council; minor changes had been made since the
Study Session which resulted in a $45k reduction; the overall proposed General Fund Budget was $42.2M and Citywide
Budget was $153.5M; and there would be no reduction programs and services.
Discussion ensued regarding the creation of two Assistant Director positions and the reclassification of employees as a
result of the Class & Compensation Study. The City Council expressed opposition to the creation of an Assistant Director
of Recreation and Family Services position.
In response to a question posed by the Council, Assistant Director of Electric Operations Langit provided information
about the Advanced Meter Infrastructure Project.
Further discussion ensued regarding the proposed Assistant Director of Recreation and Family Services position and the
succession plan for the filling of the Director of Recreation and Family Services position, once the current Director retires
at the end of the year. Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs responded to questions posed by the Council and
further discussed the succession plan for his position.
It was the consensus of the Council to remove the item regarding the creation of the Assistant Director of Recreation and
Family Services from the proposed budget.
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-C45 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND
APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,
2017 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-C45.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. UB-07-2017 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE UTILITY BOARD OF THE AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER ADOPTING THE
OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. UB-07-2017.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Councilmember Alvarez offered Resolution No. 2017-P1 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE AUTHORITY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-P1.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias offered Resolution No. 2017-R08 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET AND
APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2017 AND ENDING JUNE
30, 2018
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2017-R08.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, to approve Consent
Calendar Items E-1 to E-15, with the exception of Item E-6 to which they recused themselves. Moved by Councilmember
Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo to approve Consent Item E-6 and carried the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS, ALVAREZ (Item E-6 only)
1. The minutes of the regular meetings of March 6, 2017, May 15, 2017, June 5, 2017 and special meeting of May 30,
2017 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2017-C46 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. The Code of Conduct/Transit Exclusion and Service/Emotional Support Animal Policies were approved.
5. A Cooperative Agreement with the City of Irwindale for the First Street Improvements Project was approved .
6. A contract was awarded to The California Surfacing Co. in the amount of $59,750.00 for the Athletic Court
Resurfacing Project #41017A at Memorial, Northside, Slauson and Gladstone Parks.
7. Staff was authorized to release a Request for Proposals for Video Production Services .
8. Resolution No. 2017-C47 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, ADOPTING A POLICY REGARDING
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES AND ELECTRONIC RECORDS.
9. The issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders in an amount of $25,000 or more was approved.
10. Staff was authorized to release the proposed Request for Proposals for Fixed Asset Inventory Services.
11. Resolution No. 2017-C48 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, RELATING TO
RESOLUTION NO. 6869 AND THE CITY‘S ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONVEYANCE OF THE AZUSA
WOMAN’S CLUB PROPERTY AT 1003 N. AZUSA AVENUE
12. Resolution No. 2017-C49 was adopted and entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $255,638,416
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13. The classification specification revisions for the Librarian position was approved.
14. An agreement with the Azusa Pacific University for University Resource Officer was approved and Resolution No.
2017-C50 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ON CERTAIN PRIVATE STREETS WITHIN THE CITY
15. A Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Covina for joint taskforce operation investigations was approved.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED MAY 11,
2017 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2017.
Agency Member Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2017-R08A 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 Macias and carried by unanimous vote to adopt
Resolution No. 2017-R08A.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
AUTHORIZATION TO COMMENCE PROCEEDINGS TO REFUND 2007A AND 2007B TAX ALLOCATION
BONDS
Moved by Agency Member Gonzales seconded by Agency Member Macias and carried by unanimous vote to approve the
commencement of proceedings to refund 2007A and 2007B tax allocation bonds.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
ORDINANCES/SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -02 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.
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
members present, to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2017-02.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2017-03 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.
Councilmember Alvarez 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
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Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council,
to waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2017-03.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:14 P.M.
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-C51 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2017-09
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2017-R9 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: July 17, 2017 and August 21, 2017.
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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017 – 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa, met in Special Session at the above date and time in the Azusa Light & Water
Conference Room, located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, California.
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 Utilities Morrow, Storekeeper Alvarez,
Management Analyst Lacasella, Cpl. Paul Dennis and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None given.
THE AZUSA CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:32 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 7:42P.M.
REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH SB 415 AND REQUIRED CHANGES IN MUNICIPAL
ELECTION DATES.
City Attorney Martinez gave a brief presentation regarding Senate Bill (SB 415) stating that Cities, Special Districts,
and School Districts are required to move their election dates to a General Statewide Election or Primary Election in
June or November of an even number year.
Discussion was held regarding the implications of SB 415 and the need to implement an action by January 2018, and a
plan that would go into effect no later than November 8, 2022.
City Attorney Martinez responded to a question posed by Council stating that the law requires that at least one election
cycle be completed by November 8, 2022. However, according to the Election Code both election cycles need to be
complete.
He further stated that one of the conditions required by SB415 is that no term of office can be increased or decreased by
more than a year as a result of this change. Cities that are on a November of odd number years can increase the term by
12 months to November of even number years. However, cities conducting an election February through June of odd
election years would need to adopt an Amended Ordinance referencing Municipal Code section 2-1 indicating elections
held in March of odd number years, would be moved to even number year, in order to comply with the 12 month
limitation required by SB 415. Council also has the option to implement a June or November 2022 election, which
would decrease and reduce terms by 4 to 9 months depending on whether a June or November election is conducted.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia provided information about the analysis completed by the Los Angeles County
Recorder’s Office which determined that the City of Azusa is able to conduct a stand-alone or consolidated election,
and stated that there were additional draw backs to conducting a stand-alone 2022 election as the election consultant
Martin & Chapman would not be conducting elections after 2019. Discussion was held regarding the election consultant
aspects of conducting a stand-alone election.
City Attorney Martinez stated that Council may choose to wait for a Legislative Fix authorizing a one time extension
that would allow the election cycle to extend over the 12 month period for those cities that are on an odd year cycle and
would be losing more than a 12 month term. Discussion was held regarding the Legislative Fix.
It was the consensus of the Council to wait to see if there would be a Legislative Fix or an extension that would bring
their 2023 election to November of 2022 and wait for a better view of the situation. The item will be discussed at a later
time in November of 2017.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 8:30 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 and payment dispute with
Carl Warren & Company.
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to California Government Code, Section
54957.
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 10:29 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed
Session:
Item 1: No reportable action; and Item 2: No reportable action.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 10:30 P.M.
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CITY CLERK
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