HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-01 6-18-2018, Minutes Regular MeetingCONSENT ITEM
E-1CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 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: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Bragg, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None given.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:31 P.M. to discuss the following:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section
54957.6.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Tanya Bragg, Director of Human Resources & Risk
Management
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 7:32 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 Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Economic and Community Development
Christiansen, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Finance Johnson,
Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter, Acting Director of Utilities Lehr, Economic Development
Specialist Campos, Associate Planner Munoz, Police Captain Dennis, Storekeeper Alvarez, Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Pastor Ron Aramburo.
The invocation was given by Pastor Ron Aramburo.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
7/16/2018
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:32 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Item 1: The City Council heard a presentation from its negotiators on the status of the negotiations, no additional
reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Maricela Cueva, Azusa Beautiful President, and Ms. Yolanda Pena, Azusa Beautiful Treasurer, announced the 2018
Beautification Awards on August 9, 2018 at Azusa Greens Country Club.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales commended City Manager Gonzalez and Finance Director Johnson for the well put together and
transparent budget.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
City Manager Gonzalez reminded residents that only safe and sane fireworks may be discharged in the City of Azusa and
only on the 4th of July; and provided an update on the recent Post Office Community Information Meeting stating that the
developer is working on a five (5) year lease extension with the Post Office; and Staff will continue to work with the Post
Office on alternate locations in the City.
Developer presentation on A-2 (Southeast corner of Azusa Avenue and 9th Street, generally located east of Azusa Avenue,
south of 9th Street, west of the Azusa Intermodal Parking Structure, north of the Azusa Downtown Metro Gold Line
Station, Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 8608-025-902, 907, 908, 909, 910
Mr. Chris Costanzo, Developer, provided an overview of the project history and upcoming schedule stating that
construction is estimated to begin in the 2nd Quarter of 2019.
Mr. Michael Heinrich, Architect, provided a detailed description of the project design stating that the project is 127 units
and 12,000 sq. ft. of retail; and parking is 58 spots over Code requirement.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales thanked the Developer for their presentation; wished everyone a Happy Belated Father’s Day;
reminded everyone to purchase fireworks from the City’s local non-profits and that Azusa has a zero-tolerance for illegal
fireworks; thanked Staff for a successful Community Information Meeting; and wished everyone a wonderful 4th of July.
Councilmember Alvarez wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day and Happy 4th of July; and thanked Staff for putting the
Community Information Meeting together.
Councilmember Macias wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day; announced that he attended the International Council of
Shopping Centers Conference and provided information from the conference; reiterated that the Post Office lease will get
a five (5) year lease extension while they look for another location; wished everyone a great 4th of July; and requested that
the meeting be adjourned in memory of Ms. Rosemarie Grosser, Lifelong Azusa Resident.
Councilmember Carrillo wished everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Joe Alba and Ms. Rosemarie Grosser,
Lifelong Azusa Residents; wished everyone a Happy Father’s Day; he announced the following events: June 19 –
Magician performance at Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m., June 19 – Movies Under the Stars at Memorial Park, and June 24
– Mini-carnival at Veteran’s Park; Friday’s during the Summer - Dive-in Movies at Slauson Park; thanked everyone that
attended the Community Information Meeting; and asked that everyone keep all service men and women in their daily
prayers.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
THE CITY COUNCIL, AZUSA UTILITY BOARD, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY CONVENED JOINTLY TO
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 CITY, UTILITIES, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY, AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGETS
Director of Finance Johnson presented the 2018/19 budget stating that the proposed budget was presented to the City
Council on May 29, 2018; no changes were recommended by the City Council; the following minor changes were made
to the budget since the Study Session: decreased animal control proposed by $52,015, decreased insurance premiums by
$67,030, added salary adjustment request in Economic and Community Development to address compaction $7,350;
added position reclass request in Light & Water for vacant position ($16,900); and the overall proposed General Fund
Budget is $42.5M and Citywide Budget is $161.0M.
A recap of the budget highlights was provided.
In response to questions posed by the Council regarding the forecast and projections through 2020-21, Finance Director
Johnson confirmed that the City has a structural deficit that is being funded by the sale of Redevelopment properties.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2018-C44 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,
2018 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2018-C44.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2018-UB-03 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, 2018 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2018-UB-03.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2018-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, 2018 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-P1.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Councilmember Alvarez offered Resolution No. 2018-R10 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, 2018 AND ENDING JUNE
30, 2019
Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Council to adopt Resolution No. 2018-R10.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
THE UTILITY BOARD AND THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY ADJOURNED AND THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL
CONTINUED.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REVISING GENERAL FUND RESERVE POLICY
Director of Finance Johnson presented the Item stating that the Revised General Fund Reserve Policy would add three
additional categories to the current policy, initial funding of $1.5M for Capital Assets & Infrastructure Replacements,
$1.0M for Insurance Reserves, and $1.5M for Retiree Benefits; and Staff will obtain Council approval should any of the
reserves need to be utilized.
Discussion ensued regarding whether the Budget Stabilization and Catastrophic Event Reserve Account should be
segmented into two separate categories.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2018-C45 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ADOPTING A REVISED GENERAL FUND
RESERVE POLICY
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Macias, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-C45.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-12 with the exception of Items E-11 and E-
12 which were handled under the Special Call portion of the agenda. Councilmember Macias abstained from Item E-1 and
Mayor Pro-Tem Macias abstained from Item E-3.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS (Item E-1 only), GONZALES (Item E-3 only)
1. The minutes of the Special Meeting of May 29, 2018 and Regular Meeting of June 4, 2018 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2018-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, 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: A. Meyer, J. Agnew, J. Gasca, C. Wilkins, J. Sandoval, X. Torres, P.
Orona-Fujimoto, J. Terrazas, T. Rosales, M. de Graaf, R. Camarena, D. Patterson, S. Smith
New Appointment: J. Kolbach, C. Parades III, H. Ramirez
Promotion: G. Espinoza
Transfer: S. Yang
4. Agreements with six various artists for professional artwork services for the Azusa Art Box Program in Downtown
Azusa were approved in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for Art Box #1-5 and $2,000.00 for Art Box #6; and the
City Manager was authorized to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
5. The Azusa Police Department School Resource Officer Contract with the Azusa Unified School District for the
2018/19 school year for the provision of law enforcement services at a shared cost was approved; and the City
Manager was authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
6. The renewal of the Operating Contract with G4S Corporation for the Azusa City Jail Services was approved for a one
year term, effective July 1, 2018.
7. The recommendations of the Scholarship Selection Ad-Hoc Committee was accepted; one (1) $1,000 scholarship and
two (2) $500 scholarships were awarded; and one (1) $500 scholarship to the remaining eligible applicant was
awarded from the unused Adult Advancement Scholarship Opportunity.
8. Resolution No. 2018-C47 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 2018-19 IN THE AMOUNT
OF $289,709,341.
9. City Treasurer’s accounting of all receipts, disbursements and fund balances for the months of July 2017 through
February 2018 was received, reviewed, and filed.
10. The issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2018-19 in an amount of $25,000 or more as outlined in Sec.
2-518 (a) of the Azusa Municipal Code was approved.
11. Special Call.
12. Special Call.
SPECIAL CALL
JAIL FOOD SERVICE CONTRACT
In response to a question posed by the Council, Chief of Police Hunt stated that the Los Angeles County prepares the
meals and delivers them to the Police Department; inspections by the Los Angeles County Health Department and the
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation are conducted bi-annually; meal plans are available for
individuals with a special diet.
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to approve a Jail Food Service Agreement with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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APPROVE A 3-YEAR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS,
INC. FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Mr. Richard Eaton, Inter-Con Security Systems representative, responded to questions posed by the Council stating that
the officers will be licensed by the California Bureau of Security Investigative Services; security officers will not be
armed and will not be required to have a firearms license; and will be uniformed in a light blue shirt.
Staff responded to questions posed by the Council stating that the Department did not intend on having a grace period
because one was already given in the Gold Line Zones and with Street Sweeping; limited enforcement has been conducted
and citations have been written; enforcement is scheduled from Monday-Friday; and Police Department Staff will be
conducting enforcement on Saturday and Sunday.
Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to approve an agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems for Parking Enforcement Services with the option for two one
(1) year extensions in an amount not to exceed $168,488.32 annually.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED MAY 17,
2108 THROUGH JUNE 13, 2018.
Agency Member Alvarez offered Resolution No. 2018-R11 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 Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2018-R11.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
CONSIDERATION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRY LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY OF AZUSA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND EFPAR DEVELOPMENT,
LLC. TO ACCESS CERTAIN SUCCESSOR AGENCY OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 975 W.
FOOTHILL BLVD FOR THE LIMITED PURPOSE OF DEMOLISHING EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE
PROPERTY AND TO CONDUCT ASBESTOS REMOVAL
Moved by Agency Member Gonzales, seconded by Agency Member Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the
Agency to approve an agreement providing the Developer temporary access to the property; authorize the City Manager to
execute the agreement; and direct the City Manager to take all actions necessary to implement the intent of the agreement.
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Joe Alba and Ms. Rosemarie Grosser,
Lifelong Azusa Residents.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 P.M.
__________________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C48 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-02
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R12 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: July 16, 2018 and August 20, 2018. The meeting of August 6, 2018 was canceled.
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