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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 17, 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), Unrepresented
Employees.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREAT OF LITIGATION – Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2).
One potential case – 975 W. Foothill Blvd.
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 Teresa Aguilar, Kingdom Center
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
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.
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C. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. Summary of Community Facilities District Refinancing. (Oral Report)
2. City Clerk: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following City Commissioners terms of office will
expire on September 30, 2019:
2 positions Library Commission
3 positions Park & Recreation Commission
1 position Personnel Board
2 positions Planning Commission
The following City Commissioner term of office has been vacated and will expire on
September 30, 2020:
1 position Park & Recreation Commission
Applications for these positions will be accepted in the Office of the City Clerk through 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office - 213 East Foothill
Boulevard, City Library - 729 N. Dalton Avenue, Light & Water Department - 729 N. Azusa Avenue,
Police Department - 725 N. Alameda, and at: www.ci.azusa.ca.us.
D. SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 CITY, UTILITIES, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY,
AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BUDGETS
AND CITY GOALS AND PRIORITIES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve Resolution 2019-C20, 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, 2019
and ending June 30, 2020;
2) Approve Resolution 2019-UB06, A Resolution of the Utility Board of the City of Azusa adopting the
budget and approving appropriations for Utilities for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019 and
ending June 30, 2020;
3) Approve Resolution 2019-P1, A Resolution of the Azusa Public Financing Authority of the City of
Azusa adopting the budget and approving appropriations for the Authority for the fiscal year
commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020; and
4) Approve Resolution 2019-R09, A Resolution of the Successor Agency for the Former Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Azusa adopting the budget and approving appropriations for the Agency for the
fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020; and
5) Reaffirm the attached City of Azusa Fiscal Year 2019/20 City Council Goals and Priorities.
2. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING PROPOSED COMMERCIAL AND OVERSIZED
VEHICLE ORDINANCE.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review the information contained in this report and provide direction regarding a proposed oversized
vehicle ordinance.
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 OF MAY 28, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve minutes as written.
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED MAY 31,
2019 THROUGH JUNE 12, 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-C21 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. REQUEST TO APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LDM
ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND LABOR COMPLIANCE SERVICES FOR
THE CITY OF AZUSA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. for Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) administrative and labor compliance services in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for FY
2019-20; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, on behalf of the City.
5. APPROVAL OF UPDATED MOU AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND TASKFORCE FOR
REGIONAL AUTOTHEFT PREVENTION.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department, Taskforce for Regional Auto theft Prevention (TRAP) and the City of Azusa to continue
participation in TRAP; and Authorize the City Manager to execute, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, the MOU on behalf of the City.
6. AUTHORIZATION TO USE GENERAL FUND INSURANCE RESERVE FUNDS TO SETTLE
CLAIMS.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
If a settlement is reached, approve the disbursement of funds up to $614,084.66 from the City’s designated
Insurance Reserve account to settle two Worker’s Compensation claims.
7. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AZUSA-RMC JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-C22 approving the Azusa-RMC Joint Powers Authority Budget for Fiscal Year
2019-20.
8. RENEWAL OF JAIL SERVICES WITH THE G4S SECURE SOLUTIONS (USA) INC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the renewal of the Operating Contract for the Azusa City Jail with the G4S Secure Solutions
(USA) Inc. for another three (3) year term with two additional optional one (1) year terms.; and Authorize
the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to changes made by the City Attorney and Human
Resources Director to the insurance and indemnity provisions as recommended by the City’s insurance
carrier, on behalf of the City.
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TKE
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
FROM AZUSA AVENUE TO ALOSTA AVENUE PROJECT.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc. for
a not to exceed fee of $74,140 to provide professional engineering services for the Foothill Boulevard
Pavement Rehabilitation from Azusa Avenue to Alosta Avenue Project.
10. ADOPTION OF GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2019-C23, approving and adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal
Year 2019-20 in the Amount of $343,668,853.
11. REQUEST TO APPROVE TEMPLATE FOR LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR TEMPORARY
ACCESS TO CITY-OWNED TRASH ENCLOSURES IN THE DOWNTOWN.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a template for a License Agreement to allow temporary access to City-owned trash enclosures
located in the City’s Downtown; and Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute the agreement, in a
form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
12. APPROVAL OF CITY-COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Police Department to enter into a five-year agreement with the County of Los Angeles
Department of Animal Care and Control for an estimated amount of $190,000 for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
13. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL
UNION, LOCAL 721.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Azusa and the
Service Employee International Union.
14. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE AZUSA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Azusa and the
Azusa Police Management Association in draft format; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement, subject to non-substantive changes to the MOU provisions.
15. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Azusa and the
Azusa Police Officers’ Association in draft format; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement, subject to non-substantive changes to the MOU provisions.
16. CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE
MONTH OF APRIL 2019.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the issuance of Blanket Purchase Orders detailed on the attached schedule, in an amount of
$25,000 or more as outlined in Sec. 2-518 (a) of the Azusa Municipal Code.
17. BLANKET PURCHASE ORDERS OVER $25,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 (CITY AND
SUCCESSOR AGENCY).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of April 2019.
F. ADJOURNMENT.
The meeting will be adjourned in memory of Mr. Ted Garcia, Long Time Resident.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
July 1 , 2019, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Canceled
July 15, 2019, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
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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 June 13, 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