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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AZUSA AUDITORIUM MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. Closed Session
AZUSA, CA 91702 7:30 P.M. Ceremonial/Regular Meeting
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
JOSEPH ROMERO ROCHA
MAYOR
EDWARD J. ALVAREZ ANGEL CARRILLO
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMEMBER
URIEL E. MACIAS ROBERT GONZALES
COUNCILMEMBER COUNCILMEMBER
6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
CLOSED SESSION
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION
Prior to going into closed session the City Council will convene in the Auditorium serving as Council Chambers
to take public comment on the closed session items only. General public comment will be provided for during
the regular portion of the meeting beginning at 7:30 P.M.
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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)
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Address: Parking Lot Southeast Corner of Azusa Avenue and 5th Street APN:8611-014-900
Negotiating Parties: MW Investment Group, LLC and Steel Craft.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase or Lease
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to
California Government Code, Section 54956.95.
Case Name(s): Mark Walters v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-1648,1681.
Roland Martinez v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. AZUA-2378,1834,1873,1905,2342,
CJP038871AZ.
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING
In compliance with Government code Section 54957.5, copies of staff reports or other written documentation
relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk - 213 E.
Foothill Blvd.; copies for public view are at the Azusa City Library - 729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa Police
Department Lobby - 725 N. Alameda Ave., and the City of Azusa Web Page www.ci.azusa.ca.us. Persons who
wish to speak during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda or on a Public Hearing item, shall fill out a
card requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerk prior to 7:30 P.M.; cards submitted after will not
be accepted.
A. PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Flag Salute
4. Invocation – Pastor Felix Garcia, Centro Esperanza
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Presentation by Zachary Tamayo of the American Red Cross, of the Gold Level Learn to Swim Provider
Award to the City of Azusa.
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2. Recognize and honor City of Azusa Police Officers Lieutenant Xavier Torres (Retired), Sergeant Terry
Smith (Retired), Sergeant Tommy Avila, Sergeant Seth Chapman, Sergeant Rocky Wenrick, Corporal Andy
Rodriguez (Retired/Reserve Officer), Officer Carlos Plascencia, and City of Irwindale Police Officer Manny
Campos for receiving the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor by President Donald Trump on May 22,
2019. This award is the highest national recognition for public safety.
B. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public comments on items within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the council/agency board that are not listed on this agenda or are listed on this agenda
as an item other than a public hearing item. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to address the
city council/agency board about public hearing items at the time the public hearing is held. Under the
provisions of the Brown Act, the council/agency board is prohibited from taking action on oral requests, but
may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. The council/agency board will respond after public
comment has been received. Each person or representative of a group shall be allowed to speak without
interruption for up to five (5) continuous minutes, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules.
Questions to the speaker or responses to the speaker's questions or comments shall be handled after the speaker
has completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes.
C. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. Air Quality Update by Michael A. Cacciotti, Governing Board Member, South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD).
D. SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF THE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (ROSEDALE) 2019 SPECIAL TAX
REFUNDING BONDS (IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1) IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $33,000,000, AND THE DEFEASANCE AND REFUNDING OF
PRIOR SPECIAL TAX BONDS OF SUCH DISTRICT; APPROVING THE FORM OF A FISCAL
AGENT AGREEMENT AND AN IRREVOCABLE REFUNDING INSTRUCTION AND
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND BOND
PURCHASE CONTRACT AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2019-C17 approving the issuance of refunding bonds to refund outstanding bonds
of Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 (Rosedale) Improvement Area No. 1 and approve the
execution of necessary financing documents.
2. CONSIDERATION OF 2019 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND STATE AND FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt the proposed 2019 City’s Legislative Platform; and
2) Approve the proposed 2019 State and Federal Legislative Priorities.
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3. REGULATING ALCOHOL SALES IN THE CITY OF AZUSA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive and file staff’s report on the subject matter.
4. AZUSA GOLDEN DAYS UPDATE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Authorize City Staff to negotiate a new draft Memorandum of Understanding with Azusa Golden Days,
a California Nonprofit Organization.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one vote. If
Councilmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be considered
under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
1. MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 22, 2019 AND REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 6,
2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve minutes as written.
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED MAY 2,
2019 THROUGH MAY 30, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-C18 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which
the same are to be paid.
3. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules Section
5.7.5 and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s).
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SETTNG THE NUMBER OF TRANSITIONAL
FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Resolution No. 2019-C19 setting the number of transitional fireworks sales permits available for
2019.
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5. PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED IN APRIL 2019 FOR CONTRACT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED
BY CITY MANAGER.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file the list of purchase orders issued in April 2019 with contracts executed by the City
Manager.
6. CITY TREASURER’S ACCOUNTING OF ALL RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND FUND
BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Reports of Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances for
the month of February 2019.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE CONTRACT PLAN
REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Award contracts to Transtech Engineers Inc. and Willdan Engineering Inc. in an annual amount not to
exceed $90,000.00 and $60,000.00 (respectfully), for as needed building plan check and inspection services;
and Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf
of the City.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CWE TO PERFORM INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL FACILITY INSPECTION SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with CWE for a not to exceed amount of $99,000 to perform
industrial/commercial facility inspections in accordance with the MS4 Permit; and Authorize the City
Manager to execute the agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
WILLDAN FOR THE ARROW HIGHWAY RAISED MEDIAN ISLANDS PROJECT NO. HSIPL-
5112(019).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Willdan for a not to exceed
fee of $94,072.66 to provide professional engineering services for the Arrow Highway Raised Median
Islands Project.
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10. AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER EXISTING MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH CONTROL AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE CORPORATION TO CONTROL AIR
ENTERPRISES LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the transfer of an existing maintenance services agreement with CACSC to Control Air Enterprises
LLC; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Consent to Transfer/Assignment of Maintenance
Services Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
11. REQUEST TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH MIG TO
PROVIDE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE
DHAMMAKAYA INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION CENTER LOCATED AT 865 E.
MONROVIA PLACE, AND BARBARA AVENUE SUBDIVISION PROJECT LOCATED AT 137
BARBARA AVENUE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with MIG to provide planning and environmental consultant
services for the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center Specific Plan Amendment in an amount not
to exceed $65,200.00; and Approve a Professional Service Agreement with MIG to provide environmental
consultant services for the Barbara Subdivision Project in an amount not to exceed $24,150.00; and
Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute the agreements, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, on behalf of the City.
12. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT TEMPLATE
AND REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR DHAMMAKAYA INTERNATIONAL
MEDITATION CENTER AND GLADSTONE LAND COMPANY. (CD)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Reimbursement Agreement Template for future development projects; and Approve
Reimbursement Agreement for Dhammakaya International Meditation Center; and Approve Reimbursement
Agreement for Gladstone Land Company; and Authorize the City Manager to execute, in a form acceptable
to City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
13. CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE
MONTH OF MARCH 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of March 2019.
F. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS.
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
DATED MAY 2, 2019 THROUGH MAY 30, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-R08 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency
Funds.
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G. ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting will be adjourned in memory of Mr. Javier Arellano, Long Time Resident.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
June 17, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
July 1, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Canceled
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CERTIFICATION
I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Azusa, or my designee, hereby certify under
penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on May 30, 2019, seventy-two
(72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the City Clerk’s Office, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.;
the lobby of the Police Department, 725 N. Alameda Ave.; the Civic Auditorium, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the
City Library, 729 N. Dalton Ave.; and on the City’s Web Page at www.ci.azusa.ca.us.
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Adrian Garcia, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Azusa City Clerk’s Office