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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Bragg, Chief of Police Hunt, Recreation Coordinator Alirez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief
Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
THE CEREMONIAL PORTION OF THE AGENDA WAS MOVED TO 6:30 P.M., AT THE DISCRECTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL.
CEREMONIAL
1. Certificates of Appreciation were presented to sponsors of the Kids Come First Golf Tournament and checks were
presented to Azusa High School and Gladstone High School Golf Teams.
2. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to the Azusa Unified School District Nutrition Services for providing free
summer meals to Azusa youth for the past three years.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None given.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:40 P.M. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION – Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1).
City of Azusa v. Richard Francis Hall, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. KC069803
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.95.
Case Name(s): Kyle Bailey v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-1799,1876.
John Madaloni v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-1562,1890,2367.
Mike Bires v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-2344,2441,CJP038206AZ.
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Rocha called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES
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 Utilities Robledo,
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf,
Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy
City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Danica Vargas.
The invocation was given by Reverend John LeRoy, First Assembly of God Church.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
All members of the Council were present with the exception of Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales; Item 1: City Council heard a
presentation from City Attorney and Staff, no reportable action; and Item 2: City Council provided direction to legal
counsel and staff, no further reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Hector Elizalde, representative of Congress Woman Napolitano, announced the Military Academy Day on October
27, 2018 and provided information about the event.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales inquired about the time discrepancy for the ceremonial portion of the agenda; announced the
Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2018; commended Director of Public Works/City Engineer for obtaining
funding for the Citywide Crash Data Analysis Project listed in Item E-4; and inquired about the Fehr & Peers contract
executed by the City Manager on August 24, 2018 for parking space leasing analysis listed in Item E-15.
Mr. Andrew Mendez and Mr. Art Ramirez announced the 2018 Golden Days week events; provided information about the
Parade on October 13, 2018; and announced the parade Grand Marshalls.
City Manager Gonzalez apologized for the time change of the ceremonial portion of the agenda stating that due to
miscommunication, the awardees were present at 6:30 p.m. and the Council decided to move the ceremony to that time as
to not keep them waiting; and responded to the inquiry regarding the Fehr & Peers contract stating that the parking
analysis is for the parking structure in order to determine the number of spaces being utilized and the possibility of leasing
the spaces out to local businesses in the future.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
ITEMS 1 AND 2 WERE TAKEN TOGETHER.
1. Request for a Proclamation proclaiming October 14-20, 2018 as “Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week” in the City
of Azusa.
2. Request for a Proclamation proclaiming the Month of October 2018 as “National Community Planning Month.”
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the
Council to approve the request for a Proclamation proclaiming October 14-20, 2018 as “Freedom from Workplace
Bullies Week” in the City of Azusa; and the request for a Proclamation proclaiming the Month of October 2018 as
“National Community Planning Month.”
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES
3. Development Update – Staff will provide a brief update on various development projects in the City (Oral Report).
Director of Economic and Community Development Christiansen provided the following development project
updates: Block 36 – project has been approved by the Planning Commission and submitted to plan check, construction
expected to begin sometime after January 1, 2019; “The Avenue” (A2 project across from Target) – approved by the
Planning Commission, expected to submit for plan check by the end of the year, utility boxes on the site will need to
be relocated; D-Club – abatement and demolition will be taking place shortly; Todd and Sierra Madre (former
Colorama) – approved by the Planning Commission; In-n-Out – construction should be starting fairly soon; Raising
Canes – in the process of finalizing site plans, Staff is still working on the drive-thru queuing line; California Grand
Village Azusa Greens – project will be brought to Council as it is a General Plan Amendment. A list of Staff driven
projects was provided.
4. Presentation of a video for Public Power Week.
Utilities Director Robledo presented a video highlighting the Light & Water Department Employees in honor of
Public Power Week.
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Councilmember Macias extended his sincere condolences to the Gonzales Family; and stated that he is looking forward to
Golden Days week and all of the events.
Councilmember Alvarez encouraged everyone to participate in the events during Golden Days week; and asked that
everyone pray for the entire Gonzales Family.
Councilmember Carrillo echoed the sentiments of his colleagues and asked that everyone keep the Gonzales Family in
their thoughts and prayers; and encouraged everyone to participate in the Golden Days events.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Louie Gonzales, brother of Mayor Pro-
Tem Robert Gonzales, and Mr. Salvador Gaeta Jr., Life Long Azusa Residents. He thanked Mr. Art Ramirez and Mr.
Andrew Mendez for their reporting of the Golden Days week events; announced a LED lightbulb giveaway from October
9-11 in honor of Public Power week, and an energy water conservation kit giveaway at Azusa Light & Water Lobby on
October 11; inquired about whether Foothill Transit contributes to the cost of the infrastructure for bus line that runs north
on Azusa Avenue to Sierra Madre and south on San Gabriel Avenue; and asked that everyone keep service men and
women in their prayers.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo and carried by the
following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-16.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2018 and Special meeting of September 25, 2018 were
approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2018-C54 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: T. Patlogar, C. Miller, I. Diaz
New Appointment: R. Gameo-Camacho, S. Hisey, J. Wold, D. Ferrari
Promotion: J. Rush.
4. Resolution No. 2018-C55 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, TO ENTER
INTO A MASTER AGREEMENT, PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT, FUND EXCHANGE
AGREEEMENT, AND/OR FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE
CITYWIDE CRASH DATA ANALYSIS PROJECT NO. SSARPL-5112 (021).
5. The first amendment to the agreement with California Metro Patrol for security services was approved in a not-to-
exceed annual amount of $89,500; the City Manager was authorized to sign the first amendment; and the necessary
budget amendments were approved.
6. The revised classification specification and title change for the position of Buyer to Purchasing Agent was approved.
7. The revised classification specification and title change for the position of Utility Application Specialist to Utility
Business Improvement Specialist was approved.
8. The newly created classification for the position of Planning and Economic Development Manager was approved.
9. An extension of Workers’ Compensation leave for Street Maintenance Crew Supervisor was approved for the
maximum period of six months per the SEIU MOU for a work related injury/illness.
10. An extension of Workers’ Compensation leave for Park Maintenance Worker III was approved for the maximum
period of six months per the ACEA MOU for a work related injury/illness.
11. An amendment to the agreement for liability claims third party administrator – Carl Warren & Company was
approved.
12. An expenditure in the amount of $200 to the Associated Students of Citrus College for associated expenses with the
13th annual “Saluting Our Veterans” was approved; and a finding was made that the community at large will receive a
public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended item.
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13. Resolution No. 2018-C56 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING ROBERT
DONNELSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2018-C57 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING ELIZABETH RAMIREZ
TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2018-C58 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING EDITH RUSSEK TO
THE CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2018-C59 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA APPOINTING JENNY HERRERA TO
THE CULTURAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2018-C60 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING JENNIE AVILA TO
THE LIBRARY COMMISSION
Resolution No. 2018-C61 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RE-APPOINTING FERNANDO RUBIO,
JR. TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD
14. The proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Sidewalk and ADA Improvements Project No.
601965-18 was approved; and Staff was authorized to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for the CDBG-funded Project.
15. The list of agreements executed by the City Manager for the months of July and August 2018 was received and filed.
16. The request from the Azusa Chamber of Commerce to waive soft cost of rental fees associated with the use of the
auditorium of $150 and recovery of hard costs for Custodian Fee (Staff Time) of $80 was approved.
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2018-04 PROHIBITING THE FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by the following vote of the
Council to read by title only, second reading and adoption, Ordinance No. 2018-04 entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADDING SECTION 46-324 TO THE AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO PROHIBITIONS ON THE FEEDING OF WILD ANIMALS.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED AUGUST
30, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2018
Agency Member Macias offered Resolution No. 2018-R15 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 Alvarez, seconded by Agency Member Carrillo, and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency
to adopt Resolution No. 2018-R15.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Louie Gonzales and Mr. Salvador Gaeta,
Jr., Life Long Azusa Residents.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:16P.M.
__________________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C62 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R16 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: October 15, 2018 and November 5, 2018.
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