HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-01 - 6-20-2016, Minutes Regular MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 – 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 Carrillo arrived at 6:31 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, Economic and Community Development Director
Christiansen, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:32 P.M. to discuss the following:
1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code
54956.8.
Property Address: 340 N. Orange Avenue (Azusa Armory)
Agency Negotiator: Troy Butzlaff, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Daniel C. Kim, California Director of General Services Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
of Sale
2.REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property Address: Approximately 201 acres of certain real property on the Azusa mountainside, located north of
the Rosedale Development up to the mountain ridge near the Azusa "A" and approximately
0.5 miles in width (Approximately 200 acres of land)
Agency Negotiators: Troy L. Butzlaff, City Manager and Kurt Christiansen, Economic and Community
Development Director.
Negotiating Parties: Bill Holman, Rosedale Land Partners, LLP
Under Negotiation: Terms for Property Transfer/Exchange
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6.
Agency Negotiator: Troy Butzlaff, City Manager
Employee(s) to be Discussed: Unrepresented Employees (Department Heads)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREAT OF LITIGATION/POSSIBLE INITIATION OF
LITIGATION – Pursuant to California Government Code, Sections 54956.9(d)(2) & (d)(4).
1 Potential Case – Dispute with Waste Management regarding payment of landfill and business license taxes
5.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS – Pursuant to California Government Code,
Section 54957.
Title(s): City Manager and City Attorney
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:42 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT ITEM
E-1
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
7/18/2018
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo
Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Ayala, Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen, Finance Director Johnson, Public Works
Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Acting Police Chief Hunt, Director of Information Technology and Library Services
Graf, Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Gonzales, Management Analyst
Lacasella, Administrative Intern Campos, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Fred Madjar.
The invocation was given by Associate Minister Helen Goodwin, Canyon Christian Fellowship.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:42 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Item 1: Council heard a presentation from its agency negotiator and provided direction concerning the price and terms of
negotiation for a potential sale, no further reportable action; Item 2: Council provided additional direction to its negotiator
concerning terms for the property transfer and a related item is on the open agenda for consideration, no further reportable
action; Item 3: Council provided direction to its negotiator regarding the negotiations; Item 4: Council provided direction
to its legal counsel and City Manager, no further reportable action; and Item 5: Item was not discussed and would be
carried over to subsequent meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Congresswoman Grace Napolitano expressed her concerns about the fire and requested a status update.
City Manager Butzlaff responded to Congresswoman Napolitano’s inquiry stating that two fires had started earlier in the
day. The first was the Reservoir Fire which was the result of an overturned vehicle in the ravine off of Highway 39. The
Fish Canyon fire began soon after and had been burning aggressively toward both the City of Azusa and the City of
Duarte.
Acting Police Chief Hunt provided an update on the two fires stating that the Fish Fire had burned over 16,000 acres and
was the biggest threat to the City of Azusa; the fire was approximately 1 mile away from the Mountain Cove Community;
aerial firefighting efforts consisting of over 6 helicopters and 1 super scooper were taking place; a command post was
established at the National Guard Armory; many federal agencies, the Red Cross, and approximately 50 police personnel
from the Los Angeles County Sherriff and neighboring agencies were assisting; there was 0% containment; and both fires
would be monitored throughout the night.
Mayor Rocha and City Manager Butzlaff inquired about the status of the re-opening of Highway 39 at Highway 2 which
had been closed for approximately 30 years due to a landslide that took out a roadway connecting the two Highways. It
was critical that the road be reopened and should a situation arise where Highway 39 needed to close, people would not be
able to get out. Discussion ensued regarding a possible meeting of various agencies to assist with the opening of the
Highway and Congresswoman Napolitano agreed to assist with the meeting of the agencies.
Mr. Fred Madjar congratulated the Council for the successful conclusion of the Block 36 item; discussed the Monrovia
Nursery Specific Plan and a community meeting with Rosedale Land Partners that he attended; and addressed his
concerns regarding the development of the open space surrounding the APU/Citrus College Station.
Mr. Arno Conley stated that at a community meeting with Rosedale Land Partners, residents were presented with a plan
for the Transit II Parcel; he addressed his concerns regarding the proposed plan, which appeared to be inconsistent with
the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan; and requested that the community be kept informed of plans.
City Manager Butzlaff responded to public comments stating that the City had only received plans from Brookfield
Development for the residential development to the west of the transit plaza. The City had been in discussions with
Rosedale Land Partners to discuss the plans for the transit plaza but nothing had been formalized. Concepts had been
discussed with the ad-hoc committee but they would ultimately be presented to the City Council for approval and there
would be a time and place for the public to be involved.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen presented a plaque that the City received from the Los
Angeles Section of the American Planning Association in recognition of City’s Transit Oriented Development Specific
Plan which was named Economic Plan and Development of the Year.
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz provided information on the 626 Golden Streets event scheduled for June 26,
2016 stating that the event consisted of approximately 17 miles of open streets for individuals to enjoy activities which do
not include a motor vehicle.
Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo expressed his appreciation of the fire fighting and law enforcement personnel that were assisting
with the two fires and his best wishes for those individuals that were evacuated.
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Councilmember Gonzales thanked the fire fighters for their assistance and sent his thoughts and prayers to the impacted
residents. He wished everyone a Happy 4th of July, asked everyone to support the local fireworks stands and remember to
use safe and sane fireworks.
Councilmember Alvarez expressed his wishes for the fire to turn away from homes. He asked that everyone stay safe on
the 4th of July and requested that residents support the local non-profit fireworks stands.
Councilmember Macias reminded residents that they are only allowed to discharge fireworks on July 4th; hoped everyone
had a great Father’s Day; discussed the road closures for the 626 Golden Streets event which encourages individuals to
participate in activities not involving a car; and expressed his appreciation of the fire fighters.
Mayor Rocha expressed his sentiments regarding the fire; announced the following events: June 21- Azusa Library’s
Summer Reading Program’s Teresa Smith Dance and June 25 – 5th Annual Veteran’s Forum; reminded everyone of the
fine for discharging illegal fireworks; stated that no fireworks were allowed north of Sierra Madre Avenue; and asked that
everyone keep service men and women in their prayers.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
THE CITY COUNCIL, AZUSA UTILITY BOARD, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED
JOINTLY TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 CITY, UTILITIES, AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND SUCCESSOR
AGENCY OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGET ADOPTION.
Finance Director Johnson presented an overview of the proposed 2016/17 Operating and Capital Improvement Plan
Budgets stating that the budget was balanced with a projected surplus of $3.2 million, which contained one-time revenues
of $2.0 million for a property sale related to the Metro Goldline; conservative sales tax projections of 2.5% and property
tax projections of 3.0% were used; and a savings of (-$417,140) was also included due to attrition and vacant positions.
The General Fund budget included the following: impacts of recent labor negotiations ($33,315); proposed personnel
changes ($349,925); and a mandated Los Angeles County Fire contract increase of 4.1% ($178,683). The uncommitted
reserve fund balance was expected to increase to $5.2 million by the end of FY 2016/17 which includes one-time revenues
of $2.0 million and the projected $1.2 million surplus at fiscal year-end.
The General Fund’s proposed budget was $37,244,030 with a 15% reserve target of $5,586,605. The projected fund
balance was $5,209,200 which was less than $380,000 from the reserve target.
An overview of the General Fund Proposed Revenues and Expenditures was provided with a 9.3% proposed revenue
increase and 0% proposed expenditure increase.
The proposed 2016-17 City-wide Budget was $152,756,264 and summarized as follows:
General Fund - $37,244,028; Special Revenue Funds - $17,470,595; Capital Projects Funds - $1,229,910; Debt Service
Funds - $6,218,365; Enterprise Funds - $72,937,558; Successor Agency Funds - $5,906,120; and Internal Service Funds -
$11,749,688.
A proposed five-year Capital Improvement Program totaling $45.8 million city-wide was developed with approximately
$32k in funding located and an additional $14k remained unfunded. The total proposed Capital Improvement budget was
$10.8 million which included $8.0 million in carryover projects.
Discussion regarding the budget ensued and the Council expressed its appreciation of staff, suggested that the reserve
fund eventually be increased to 25%; public safety being 61% of expenditures was consistent and typical among cities of
the same size; and there was no cap for the Los Angeles County Fire contract cost increases.
Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2016-C39 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, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C39.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. UB-4-2016 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, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present to approve Resolution No. UB-4-2016.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-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, 2016 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve Resolution No. 2016-P1.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2016-R11 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, 2016 AND ENDING
JUNE 30, 2017
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-R11.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
THE UTILITY BOARD AND AZUSA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADJOURNED, AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUED.
PUBLIC HEARING - 2016 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) APPLICATION.
Acting Police Chief Hunt presented the item stating that the Police Department applied for the 2016 Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) which was non-competitive for frontline law enforcement equipment. $16,834 was being requested from the
JAG program which would be utilized to purchase three handheld radios and one tablet computer.
Mayor Rocha declared the hearing open.
City Clerk Cornejo read the affidavit of proof of publication published on June 8, 2016, in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune.
No public comment was given.
Moved by Mayor Pro-tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present, to close the public hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present, to authorize the City Manager to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the
purchase of specified equipment.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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REQUEST TO APPROVE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT TO CREATE THE “AZUSA-RMC JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY” AND CONVEYANCE OF HILLSIDE LAND NORTH OF THE ROSEDALE PROJECT TO
THE AUTHORITY FOR LONG-TERM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
City Manager Butzlaff presented the staff report stating that the Development Agreement with Rosedale Land Partners
required 201 acres of hillside property, north of the Rosedale Project, be transferred to the City or the City’s conservancy
of choice. The proposed Joint Powers Agreement would establish a Joint Powers Authority called the “Azusa-RMC Joint
Powers Authority” (JPA) consisting of the City and the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy to jointly manage the 201 acres of open space.
City Attorney Martinez provided details about the Agreement stating that it was a standard form agreement which was
negotiated with the California Attorney General’s Office as they represent the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers
and Mountains Conservancy. The agreement required that the JPA be run by five directors, two of which would be
appointed by the Azusa City Council, one appointed by the Azusa Planning Commission, and two appointed by the
Conservancy. An item requesting that City Council appoint two directors would be presented at a future meeting. Further
details about the agreement were provided to the Council.
In response to questions posed by the Council, City Manager Butzlaff stated that the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy
would be financially contributing to the JPA and Rosedale Land Partners had made an initial contribution of $50,000
which would be utilized for operation and maintenance of the JPA.
Action was only taken on Recommendation No. 1. Recommendation No. 2 would be presented at a future meeting.
Councilmember Macias offered Resolution No. 2016-C40 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
CITY’S ENTRY INTO A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO FORM THE “AZUSA
– RMC JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY” FOR THE LONG-TERM OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF
HILLSIDE LAND NORTH OF THE “ROSEDALE” PROJECT
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C40.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
2016 SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE.
Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia presented the staff report stating that Staff proposed that the City Council cancel the
meetings of July 5, 2016, August 1, 2016, and September 6, 2016 as opposed to cancelling both of the August meetings as
has been done in the past.
In response to questions posed by the Council, City Manager Butzlaff stated that holding one meeting per month would
allow the Council the ability to conduct business without having the traditional six week gap between the July and
September meetings.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed summer schedule and the majority of the Council agreed to the proposed
schedule. No formal action was taken.
ADOPT NECESSARY RESOLUTIONS AND CERTIFICATE DESGINATING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATES
AS REQUIRED FOR THE CITY’S MEMBERSHIP INTO CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE
AUTHORITY FOR INSURANCE SERVICES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016.
City Manager Butzlaff presented the staff report stating that the presented administrative Resolutions were a requirement
of joining the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CAJPIA). The Council would also need to designate a
Delegate and Alternate to the CAJPIA Board of Directors.
Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C41 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING EXECUTION OF THE JOINT
POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C41.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C42 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE EXCESS LIABILITY PROTECTION PROGRAM OF THE
CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C42.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C43 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
POOLING OF SELF-INSURANCE THROUGH THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION PROGRAM OF THE
CALIFORNIA JOINT POWERS INSURANCE AUTHORITY
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C43.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C44 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA PROVIDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN CITY VOLUNTEERS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3363.5 OF
THE LABOR CODE
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C44.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C45 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE
DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF CALIFORNIAFOR A CERTIFICATE OF CONSENT TO
SELF INSUREWORKERS’ COMPENSATION LIABILITIES
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C45.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2016-C46 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ESTABLISHING A POLICY THAT
DELEGATES BASIC TORT CLAIM HANDLING OF MINOR CLAIMS TO THE CITY MANAGER AS
AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 935.4
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve Resolution No. 2016-C46.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala provided information regarding the designation of the
Director and Alternates to the CAJPIA.
Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present to designate Mayor Rocha as Director and City Manager Butzlaff and Director of Human Resources and
Risk Management Ayala as Alternates to the CAJPIA.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE.
City Manager Butzlaff presented the staff report stating that the League of California Cities requires that the Council
appoint a delegate and alternate to vote on the City’s behalf at the Annual Conference business meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Rocha, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present
to designate Councilmember Macias to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference as voting delegate.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Rocha, and carried by unanimous vote of the members present
to designate Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference as alternate voting
delegate.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to approve
Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-11, with the exception of items E-6 and E-8 which were handled under the Special Call
portion of the agenda, and carried by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 16, 2016 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2016-C47 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 and applicable
Memorandum of Understanding(s), were approved as follows:
Merit Increase: S. Hunt, A. Avalos, P. Brock, S. Sloniker, T. N. Rosales
Flexible Staffing Promotion: S. Gonzalez
Class Specification Revision: Library Services Manager.
4. The School Resource Officer contract for the 2016/17 school year between the Azusa Unified School District and the
Azusa Police Department was approved.
5. The quarterly legislative update was received and filed.
6. Special Call.
7. The City Manager was authorized to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement between the City and the Los
Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA), allowing LACMTA to act as a designated grant
recipient for FTA grant funds for the Azusa Intermodal Transit Center.
8. Special Call.
9. The issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders, in an amount of $25,000 or more as outlined in Sec. 2-518 (a) of the
Municipal Code, was approved.
10. Staff was authorized to distribute correspondence to Supervisor Hilda L. Solis conveying the City’s concerns with the
proposed Los Angeles County Park Tax.
11. Resolution No. 2016-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 2016-17 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $236,153,102.
SPECIAL CALL
REQUEST TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ALLEGRA CONSULTING TO
DEVELOP A BRANDING AND MARKETING STRATEGY.
Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen and Economic Development Specialist Campos responded
to questions posed by the Council stating that Allegra Consulting proposed to assist the City with the creation of a
marketing and branding strategy to highlight the City’s key attributes.
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Discussion ensued regarding the types of marketing materials that would be created and distributed. Staff provided
information about how they were able to lower the originally proposed cost and the selection address. Staff also clarified
the reasons that the received proposals had a wide-range of costs.
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the members
present to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Allegra Consulting.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 8,
2016 BALLOT TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer and City Manager Butzlaff responded to questions posed by the Council stating
that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) would use Measure R funds to build the
extension of the Gold Line to the County line and the San Bernardino County Association of Governments would take
responsibility for the construction from that point to the Ontario International Airport.
Council directed Staff to modify the language of the Resolution to include the extension of the Gold Line to the Ontario
International Airport.
Councilmember Macias offered Resolution No. 2016-C48 entitled:
A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (herein, "METRO") BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO PLACE A MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 8,
2016 BALLOT TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUES FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS IN LOS
ANGELES COUNTY.
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the
members present to adopt Resolution No. 2016-C48 with amendments.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 P.M.
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2016-C50 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2016-O3
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-R12 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: July 18, 2016 and August 15, 2016
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