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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 15, 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, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Hunt, Neighborhood Services
Coordinator Quiroz, and Assistant Chief Deputy City Clerk Juarez.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None given.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:30 P.M. to discuss the following:
1. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.
Consultation with: Chief Steve Hunt, Azusa Police Department
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: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo, City Treasurer Vasquez.
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 Finance Johnson, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Director of Recreation and
Family Services Carpenter, Utilities Communications and Environmental Program Specialist Sagun; Neighborhood
Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Assistant Chief Deputy City Clerk Juarez.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ms. Jennifer Hicks.
The invocation was given by Mr. Adrian Greer, Foothill Community 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 Councilmember Carrillo; Item 1: City Council entertained
discussion and consultation with Chief of Police Hunt, no reportable action.
CEREMONIAL
1. Bob Machuca, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, presented a Most Business Friendly City
Finalist Scroll to the City.
2. The Canyon City Foundation presented grant award recipients Neighborhood Homework House, Santa Anita Family
YMCA, City of Azusa Library, and City of Azusa Recreation and Family Services.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales thanked the Chamber of Commerce for organizing the Candidate’s Forum scheduled for October 22,
2018; and thanked the City for allowing the use of the Civic Auditorium for the Candidate’s Forum.
Ms. Maricela Cueva, Azusa Leaders for Learning Foundation representative, thanked everyone that supported the Golden
Days Dinner and Dance; and provided information about the Foundation, www.azusaedfoundation.org.
Mr. Hector Elizalde, representative of Congress Woman Napolitano, presented a Certificate of Congressional Recognition
to Ms. Florence Hernandez in celebration of her 101st birthday; and provided information about Military Academy Day on
October 27, 2018.
Mr. Andrew Mendez and Mr. Art Ramirez provided a recap of the Golden Days Week events; stated that the parade was
cancelled due to safety reasons; invited all parade participants to return next year; announced that Golden Days badges are
still available; and thanked everyone involved in the events.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
City Manager Gonzalez stated that Staff is working on clearing debris from the high winds; thanked Fire Chief Enriquez
and the Azusa Police Department for their updates and assistance; thanked the Golden Days Committee and City Staff for
their hard work; and provided a recap of the parade cancellation, stating that it was a unanimous consensus to cancel the
parade due to safety concerns from the heavy rain.
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla provided an update on the impact to Azusa Avenue and San Gabriel
Avenue infrastructure due to the 19-29 daily Foothill Transit bus trips, stating that the City does not receive funds from
Foothill Transit for street improvements; and the City uses Prop A and Prop C funds to improve roads impacted by bus
routes.
Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales stated that it is an honor to be nominated as a Most Business Friendly City Finalist; thanked
Economic and Community Development Director Christiansen, Staff, and the Council for their work; and expressed his
appreciation to everyone that has expressed their sympathies to his family due to the recent loss of his brother.
Councilmember Alvarez thanked the Golden Days Committee for their hard work; stated that he would like the 2018
Honored Citizens to participate in the 2019 Golden Days Parade; and thanked Valleydale School for inviting him to the
Walk to School Day event.
Councilmember Macias expressed what an honor it is to be nominated as Most Business Friendly City; he thanked Staff,
current Councilmembers and past Councilmembers for their work; and inquired about where residents can call to report
street light outages, broken water sprinklers, and downed trees.
Director of Utilities Robledo stated that residents can call Azusa Light & Water Customer Service at 626-812-5225,
download the Azusa 24/7 phone app, or go to the City website www.azusaca.gov, to report issues.
Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter stated that downed trees can be reported by calling the Recreation
and Family Services Department at 626-812-5280, or by emailing Parks Supervisor, Ross Montes, at
rmontes@azusaca.gov.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory Ms. Carmen A. Vasquez, Life Long Azusa
Resident. He echoed the sentiments of his colleagues and thanked Staff for their work in being nominated for Most
Business Friendly City; stated that Public Safety is the number one concern during community events; thanked the Golden
Days Committee for their efforts; announced the Azusa Cares Workshop on October 27; and thanked service men and
women for protecting our rights and freedom.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales and carried by the
following vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-8. Mayor Pro-Tem Gonzales abstained from
Item E-1 only.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES (Item E-1 only)
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
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1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 1, 2018 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2018-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 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:
Promotion: R. D. Flores, Jr.
4. A grant award from California Mental Health Services Authority was accepted; necessary budget amendments were
approved; and the current fiscal year budget will be adjusted accordingly.
5. An amendment to the agreement with Recycled Wood Products for green waste processing and diversion services
from November 1, 2018 to November 1, 2023 was approved.
6. An amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Blais & Associates for grant research and development
services, extending the term through June 30, 2019 was approved; and the City Manager was authorized to execute
the amendment on behalf of the City.
7. The Performance Bond in the amount of $355,000, the Labor and Materials Bond in the amount of $355,000, and the
Monument Bond in the amount of $10,000 for Tract 54057-5 in the Rosedale Community, were released.
8. Special Call.
SPECIAL CALL
AMEND THE CURRENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND BRIGHTVIEW FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL FOUR MONTH PERIOD TO FACILITATE A FORMAL
PROCUREMENT PROCESS
City Manager Gonzalez and Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter responded to questions posed by the
Council regarding median maintenance stating that the City stopped watering medians to conserve water; median
maintenance is the responsibility of the vendor but it is up to the City to decide whether to plant new grass or drought
tolerant plants on them; and Staff will evaluate the contract regarding median maintenance and work with the vendor to
negotiate a possible credit for services not provided.
Discussion was held regarding median landscaping, the RFP process, and expectations regarding maintenance of City
medians.
Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the Council
to approve an amendment to the existing agreement for landscape maintenance services extending the term of the
agreement for an additional four (4) month period; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement amendment,
with the stipulation that Staff work with the contractor to determine if the City is owed any credits for the previous
contract.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Ms. Carmen A. Vasquez, Life Long Azusa
Resident.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:42 P.M.
__________________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-C63 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2018-05
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2018-R16 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: November 5, 2018 and November 19, 2018.
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