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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015 – 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. Councilmember Macias arrived at 6:35
p.m. and Councilmember Carrillo at 6:48 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, Community Development Director
Christiansen, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala, Finance Director Paragas,
Director of Recreation and Family Services Jacobs, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz,
Administrative Technician Juarez.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council Recessed to closed session at 6:40 P.M. to discuss the following:
1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.8.
Property Address: 975 W. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702, APN: 8605-019-906 and 907
Agency Negotiator(s): Troy Butzlaff, City Manager and Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic
& Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Nancy K. Bane, The William Warren Group
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment for Property Purchase
2.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.8.
Property Address: 805, 803, 809 N. Dalton Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702, APN: 8608-027-905,
906, 908 and 810 Alameda Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702, APN: 8608-027-
907
Agency Negotiator(s): Troy Butzlaff, City Manager and Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic
& Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Craig Cook, WC Homes
Aaron Hirschi and Matt Ashton, The Olson Company
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment for Property Purchase
3.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.8.
Property Address: 826, 858, 832 and 830 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702, APN: 8608-
025-902, 907, 909 and 910, 908
Agency Negotiator(s): Troy Butzlaff, City Manager and Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic
& Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Chris Costanzo, Costanzo Investments
Bart J. Hollander, Rich Development Enterprises, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment for Property Purchase
Call to Order
Roll Call
Closed Session
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
2/1/2016
4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.8.
Property Address: 714, 716, 720, 726 and 728 N. Dalton Avenue and 303 E. Foothill Blvd.,
Azusa, CA 91702, APN: 8608-029-904, 906, 907, 908, 909 and 910
Agency Negotiator(s): Troy Butzlaff, City Manager and Kurt Christiansen, Director of Economic
& Community Development
Negotiating Parties: Craig Cook, WC Homes
Ilan Golcheh, Golcheh Developments and Investments, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price & Terms of Payment for Property Purchase
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54957.6.
City Negotiators: Troy L. Butzlaff, City Manager, Amelia Ayala, Director of Human
Resources & Risk Management and Susan Paragas, Director of Finance
Organizations: APOA (Azusa Police Officers Association), CAPP (Civilian Association
of Police Personnel)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales inquired about the City’s ability to hold negotiations on a property that had not
yet been approved by DOF and whether the property located at 812 N. Azusa Ave. would be
negotiated along with the others listed in Closed Session Item No. 3.
City Manager Butzlaff responded that the law does not keep the negotiations from happening, as long
as no action is taken until the DOF approves the property, which would happen in a matter of time.
The property located at 812 N. Azusa Ave. was excluded, as it was not considered developable.
The City Council reconvened at 7:32 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced that for the four real
property negotiation items, City Consultant and Broker, Erik Westedt, was also present; Item 2,
Councilmember Gonzales recused himself as he resides within 500 feet of the listed address; Items 1-4
no reportable action; and Item 5, City Council heard a presentation concerning the status of the
negotiations, there was no other reportable action.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:32 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 Treasurer Vasquez, City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Butzlaff, City Attorney Martinez, Community Development Director
Christiansen, Director of Human Resources and Risk Management Ayala, Police Chief Gonzalez,
Finance Director Paragas, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Recreation and
Family Services Jacobs, Recreation Superintendent Chavez, Management Analyst Lacasella,
Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, Administrative Technician Juarez.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Patricia Salazar.
Invocation was given by Reverend Kristina Collins, Sanctuary for Spiritual Living.
A moment of silence was held in remembrance of the victims of Pearl Harbor and the San Bernardino
shootings.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales inquired about the following: Item D-6, the manner in which the $2 million
purchase price of the Construction Authority parking easement was obtained; Metro being allowed to
keep revenues received for parking fees; clarification on whether the Construction Authority or Metro
would be paying for the operation and maintenance costs; and what was included in those costs. He
inquired about the source of funding for the purchase of the equipment in Item D-9, and requested
clarification on the policy definitions and street boundaries discussed in Item D-12..
Mr. Art Morales spoke about Pearl Harbor and the importance of December 7. He shared a photo of
Iwo Jima and recognized the Uncle of Treasurer Art Vasquez, who served in Iwo Jima.
City Manager Troy Butzlaff advised Mr. Jorge Rosales’ that he would address his inquiries
individually should the items be pulled for discussion.
Pub. Comment
J. Rosales
Comments
T. Butzlaff
Comments
Regular
Meeting
Roll Call
Flag Salute
Invocation
Moment of
Silence
Pub. Comment
J. Rosales
Comments
A. Morales
Comments
T. Butzlaff
Comments
12/7/2015 – PAGE TWO
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
City Manager Butzlaff introduced new city employees Louie Lacasalla, Management Analyst and
Manuel Munoz, Associate Planner.
Mayor Rocha: Request for a $200 sponsorship for the Gladstone High School Marching Band.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez, to approve a request for a
$200 sponsorship for the Gladstone High School Marching Band, and carried by the following vote of
the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Gonzales: Request for Proclamation for retired Police Lieutenant Tim Harrington.
Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, to approve a
proclamation for retired Police Lieutenant Tim Harrington, and carried by the following vote of the
Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-tem Alvarez commented on Pearl Harbor day and also encouraged everyone to donate toys
to the needy children.
Councilmember Macias spoke about the tragic event that took place in San Bernardino, and
encouraged everyone to be mindful of their surroundings and report suspicious activity to the police
department. He wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas.
Councilmember Carrillo congratulated the Department of Recreation and Family Services for the
success of the Winter Fiesta.
Councilmember Gonzales acknowledged the Department of Recreation and Family Services for the
successful Winter Fiesta and Public Works Director/City Engineer Daniel Bobadilla and the Public
Works Department for the Christmas Lights outside City Hall. He announced the Holiday Shears
Event for Seniors on Sunday, December 13 at the American Legion Post 180.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Laverne “Scott” Perea,
long-time Azusa resident. He thanked everyone involved in the Tree Lighting Ceremony, as well as all
those who donated items for the military care packages. He also acknowledged the importance of
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. He requested that an ordinance prohibiting the parking of
commercial vehicles on public streets overnight be considered.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember
Carrillo, to approve Consent Calendar Items D-1 to D-12, with the exception of items D-6 and D-11,
which were handled under the Special Call portion of the agenda, and item D-12, which was
withdrawn from the agenda for clarification, and carried by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
1. The minutes of the Special Meeting of October 26, 2015 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2015-C62 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 City Treasurer’s Statement of cash and investment balances for the month of October 2015
was received, reviewed and filed.
4. 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 and or Regular Appointments: N. Covarrubias, T. Smith Jr., S. Hunt
New Appointments: B. Piszkiewiez, S. Rodriguez
Separation: A. Cawte
5. The Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority (LACMTA) for participation in the National Transit Database (NTD) reporting was
approved.
Rprts/Update
Staff
Introductions
Sponsorship,
Gladstone
Marching Band
Proclamation,
Lt. Harrington
E. Alvarez
Comments
U. Macias
Comments
A. Carrillo
Comments
R. Gonzales
Comments
J. Rocha
Comments
Consent
Calendar
Minutes
Reso 2015-C62
Warrants
Treasurer’s
Statement
H.R. Action
Item
MOU,
LACMTA
12/7/2015 – PAGE THREE
6. Special Call.
7. The release of the Performance Bond in the amount of $307,564.24, the Labor and Materials Bond
in the amount of $307,564.24, and the Monument Bond in the amount of $100,000 for Tract
54057-7 in the Rosedale Community were approved.
8. Staff was authorized to issue a Request for Proposals to provide traffic signal maintenance services.
9. The formal bidding process was waived and staff was authorized to purchase sewer video camera
equipment from Haaker Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $85,218.
10. The agreement with Preventive Mobile in an amount not to exceed $104,200 per year for fleet
maintenance services was approved.
11. Special Call.
12. Tabled to meeting of January 5, 2015.
SPECIAL CALL
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY FOR THE
AZUSA INTERMODAL TRANSIT CENTER.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Bobadilla responded to questions posed by Mayor Rocha stating
that the City had sufficient funds to begin maintaining the parking structure, Foothill Transit would be
paying their fair share and Metro would begin paying their portion on June 30, 2016. The fair share
was determined by the number of parking spaces allotted to each individual agency. At the end of
every five year period the figures will be reviewed and adjusted as necessary. Should the structure be
damaged by a major earthquake, the insurance would cover the repair and any funding gap would
likely be covered by Federal Disaster Assistance.
Moved by Mayor Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to approve a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Metro Gold Line Foothill Transit Authority, and carried by the following vote
of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT’S “CITIES AND
SPECIFIED EXCESS FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM” FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
(CIP)
Recreation Superintendent Chavez responded to questions posed by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez stating
that the improvements were for engineered wood fiber that were installed in place of sand at Pioneer
Park, Veterans Freedom Park and Memorial Park. Rock veneer pilasters were installed at Gladstone
Park.
Mayor Pro-tem Alvarez offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN FOR THE REGIONAL
PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM FOR (1) THE
SLAUSON PARK POOL REHABILITATION, (2) ZACATECAS PARK RESTROOM FACILITY
RENOVATION, (3) NORTHSIDE PARK DISC GOLF WALKING PATH DEVELOPMENT, (4)
PIONEER PARK, MEMORIAL PARK, VETERAN’S FREEDOM PARK AND GLADSTONE
PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
Moved by Mayor Pro-tem Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales, to waive further reading
and adopt Resolution No. 2015-C64 approving the adoption of a youth employment plan, and carried
by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Special Call
Release of
Bonds, Tract
54057-7
RFP, Signal
Maint.
Sewer Video
Camera Equip.
Agreement,
Fleet Maint.
Special Call
Item Tabled
Special Call
MOU,
Intermodal
Transit Center
Reso. 2015-
C64, Youth
Employment
Plan
12/7/2015 – PAGE FOUR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS
Councilmember Gonzales offered a Resolution 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, to waive further reading
and adopt Resolution No. 2015-R27, and carried by the following vote of the City Council sitting as
the Successor Agency:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Gonzales offered a Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF AZUSA APPROVING AND ADOPTING FIVE (5) REVISED DATA SHEETS TO THE
LONG RANGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTION 34191.5
Moved by Agency member Gonzales, seconded by Agency member Carrillo, to waive further reading
and adopt Resolution No. 2015-R28, and carried by the following vote of the City Council sitting as
the Successor Agency:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned in memory of Lavern “Scott” Perea, long-time Azusa resident, by
consensus of the City Council.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:17 P.M.
_________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-C65. (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2015-O14.
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-R29 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: January 5, 2016 and January 19, 2016
Succ. Agency
Reso. 2015-
R27, Warrant
Register
Reso. 2015-
R28, Long
Range Property
Management
Plan