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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - May 06, 2019 - CCCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019 – 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. Councilmember Carrillo arrived at 6:32 p.m., after roll call. 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, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Bragg, Economic Development Specialist Campos, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. PUBLIC COMMENT None given. CLOSED SESSION The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:34 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) 2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager Property Address: Block 37: 624 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-914); 622 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-912, 913); 618 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-903, 904); 612 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-905); 610 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-902); 604 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004-907); 600 N. San Gabriel Avenue (APN 8611-004- 906). Negotiating Parties: MW Investment Group, LLC Under Negotiation: Price and Terms 3. 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 4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Erik Westedt, CBRE Property Address: D Club, 975 W. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa (APN 8605-019-906 and 907) Negotiating Parties: Keith Parry, EFPAR Development Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment 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, Chief of Police Hunt, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Bobadilla, Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter, Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Bragg, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Director of Economic & Community Development Marquez, Director of Utilities Robledo, Senior Planner Munoz, Utilities Communications & Environmental Program Specialist Sagun, Economic Development Specialist Campos, Executive Assistant Cravens, Senior Administrative Technician Narvaez, Senior Administrative Technician Maldonado-Orr, Librarian Antunez, Recreation Coordinator Alirez, Senior Administrative Technician Hernandez, Administrative Analyst Garcia, Human Resources/Risk Management Technician Munoz, Receptionist Avila, Deputy City Clerk I Hernandez, Assistant Chief Deputy City Clerk Juarez, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Joseph Pimentel-Martinez. The invocation was given by Bishop Jim Strong, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A musical tribute, in honor of Mother’s Day, was performed by Mariachi Ilusion. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council reconvened at 7:32 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session: Item 1 – Council heard a presentation from its negotiating team, no additional reportable action; Item 2 – Council heard a presentation, Councilmember Carrillo did not participate in the discussion pending Staff’s review and determination regarding whether he has property subject to the real estate proximity rules; Item 3 – Item was continued to a future meeting; and Item 4 – Council heard a presentation regarding matters related to the Item. A report was given regarding the closed session item on April 1, 2019 regarding a potential initiation of litigation regarding the property at 534 E. Foothill Blvd.; the report was delayed pending compliance with noticing requirements; by a vote of 4-0, with Councilmember Macias abstaining from the vote due to property in close proximity, the Council authorized the filing of a receivership lawsuit to eliminate the nuisance conditions at the property located at 534 E. Foothill Blvd. CEREMONIAL 1. A Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 6-10, 2019 as Public Services Recognition Week in the City of Azusa was presented to the Employee Relations Committee. 2. A Proclamation proclaiming the week of May 6-10, 2019 as the 50th Annual Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Azusa was presented to the City Clerk’s Office. PUBLIC COMMENT Mr. Jorge V. Rosales addressed Item D-3 stating that the Sales Tax Override would bring enough revenue to cover the projected deficit for the next five years and the Utility Users Tax increase is not needed at this time; addressed Item E-10 stating that the General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report was already submitted and the agenda should request the ratification of the Report rather than approval; and inquired about the reason why only two bidders were sought and the accuracy of the drawings and specifications in Item E-15. Mr. Hector Elizalde, representative of Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, provided information about the Emergency Preparedness Fair on May 18, 2019 at Azusa High School; and announced the honoring of Mr. Valencia, who helped bring the remains of a fallen soldier home after 50 years, at the Veteran’s Fair. Utilities Director Robledo responded to inquires made regarding Item E-15 stating that Staff did seek three bids for the project, however the third bidder was unable to respond in a timely manner; the matter was urgent, as the six affected homes have temporary power; and Staff reviewed the bids and the lower bid is qualified and less disruptive. PAGE TWO – 5/6/2019 REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL Water Supply Update Utilities Director Robledo provided a water supply update stating that both state and local reservoirs are at close to full levels, snow pack is above average, the water table is up 27 feet, and conservation is still recommended; tours of the water treatment facility are scheduled for May 11, 2019; and a video promoting Drinking Water Week was shown. Development Updates Economic Development Specialist Campos provided the following development project updates: The Orchard “Block 36” – the groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for June 17, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. and construction is scheduled to commence at the end of June 2019; The Avenue (800 N. Azusa Ave.) – Developer received an extension on their Purchase and Sale Agreement and Disposition and Development Agreement, the Developer has hired a broker to market the site to capital investors, and the Developer is scheduled to submit construction documents in September 2019; Gladstone Senior Villas (360 E. Gladstone St.) – the project is under construction, the Developer currently has three individuals on the wait list for the affordable housing units, and the Developer is directly handling the lottery for the affordable housing units; Canyon City Business Center (1025 N. Todd Ave.) – the property was sold to Allard Property Group, grading is anticipated to take place in June 2019; Lagunitas Brewing Company – the Community Room is nearing final sign-off and will be available for non-profits to utilize, a special brew for the City of Azusa is being worked on, and their other two breweries must meet capacity before production begins in Azusa; Senna (475 E. Arrow Highway) – the project has been completed and all homes were sold; Azusa Packing House – Staff and Applicant are to collaborate and prepare a formal entitlement submittal; Raising Canes Chicken Fingers – currently under construction, site demolition is complete, building permits will be pulled within a week; In-N-Out – no concrete opening date at this time; and One Legacy – Headquarters are being relocated to 1303 Optical Drive, tenant improvements have been finalized and it is anticipated that they will move into the building by the end of the year. Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and a Happy Memorial Day; he encouraged everyone to remember the service members that have passed away. Councilmember Macias wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. Councilmember Gonzales thanked Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter for completing the netting project at Gladstone Park; and wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. Councilmember Carrillo wished his wife, his mother, and all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day. Mayor Rocha read a newspaper article regarding an analysis of California gas prices; announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Mr. Alfred G. Pimentel, lifelong Azusa resident; announced the following events: May 7 – “Beauty and the Beast” play at Foothill Middle School, May 10 – Gladstone High School Talent Show, May 19 – Spring Thing Family Day at City Hall, May 27 – Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall, June 13 – Block 36 groundbreaking ceremony, June 1 – Low Cost Vaccination and Licensing Clinic at Memorial Park; and asked that everyone keep the service men and women in their daily prayers. SCHEDULED ITEMS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 81336, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LEGAL PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1100 NORTH TODD AVENUE; AND A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR-2017-20, A REQUEST TO DEVELOP A 253-UNIT SENIOR VILLAGE & DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR-20178-04, A REQUEST TO RECONFIGURE A PORTION OF THE AZUSA GREENS GOLF COURSE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1100 NORTH TODD AVENUE Director of Economic and Community Development Marquez presented the Staff Report stating that a Public Hearing on the Item was conducted on March 4, 2019 and April 15, 2019, and the Council denied the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan on the basis that conversion of the land use designation and zoning would be inconsistent with the General Plan; the tentative tract map and design review requests also cannot be approved as they are dependent upon the amendment of the General Plan; and Staff is requesting that Resolution No. 2019-C12 and Resolution No. 2019-C13 be adopted to confirm the denial of the project. It was noted that the title of Resolution No. 2019-C13 should be amended to read “Design Review No. DR-2018-04.” Discussion ensued regarding a pre-screening process for General Plan Amendments; Staff will look into a process and report back to the Council at a later time. Councilmember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2019-C12 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 81336, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE ONE LEGAL PARCEL INTO TWO LOTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1100 NORTH TODD AVENUE PAGE THREE – 5/6/2019 Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2019-C12. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES Councilmember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2019-C13 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR-2017-20, A REQUEST TO DEVELOP A 253-UNIT SENIOR VILLAGE & DESIGN REVIEW NO. DR-2018-04, A REQUEST TO RECONFIGURE A PORTION OF THE AZUSA GREENS GOLF COURSE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1100 NORTH TODD AVENUE Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and carried by the following vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2019-C13. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (ROSEDALE – IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1) REGARDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX REFUNDING BONDS BY SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT Director of Finance Johnson presented the Staff Report stating that Staff is requesting the adoption of a Resolution for issuance of Refunding Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2005-1 Improvement Area No. 1; and the Item was first brought to Council in 2015 but was halted due to pending litigation. City Financial Advisor Michael Bush, Urban Futures, Inc., provided detailed information regarding the refunding of the bonds. In response to questions posed by the Council, Mr. Bush responded that the bonds are currently at 5% and it is estimated that they will be 3.3%; rates are at an all-time low; and increases in assessed value has helped the lien-to-value. Councilmember Carrillo offered Resolution No. 2019-C14 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 1 REFUNDING BONDS; APPOINTING FINANCIAL AND LEGAL CONSULTANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED REFUNDING; MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS RELATING THERETO; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to adopt Resolution No. 2019-C14; and approve the execution of necessary financing documents. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE FOLLOW-UP TO FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT Director of Finance Johnson provided a recap of the General Fund five year financial forecast stating that projected deficits range from $1.5 - $3.3 Million annually over the next five years; provided an overview of General Fund expenditures; stated that cash reserves are projected to be depleted to $1.6 Million by FY 2023/24 should the City decide not to cut costs or enhance revenues; projections do not include replenishment of designated reserves used; if nothing is done, the General Fund will not be able to sustain operations beyond FY 2023/24; options to address the forecasted budget deficits are: 1) use reserves to cover projected deficits, 2) make budget cuts by reducing services offered to the community, or 3) enhance revenues, including consideration of extraordinary measures. An overview of the Fiscal Sustainability Assessment and Revenue Enhancement Goals were also provided. Staff recommended that two extraordinary revenue enhancement options be examined: Sales tax override which could potentially increase revenues by $3.0M - $4.5M annually, and Utility Users Tax (UUT) modernization which could potentially increase revenues by $1.5M - $2.0M annually. The current sales tax rate in Azusa is 9.5%, of which the City receives a 1.0% allocation; sales tax can be assessed up to 10.25%, of which an additional 0.75% tax would be a direct allocation to the City; the tax would be regionally paid and is competitive with what other surrounding cities have done. The UUT ordinance was last updated in March 2003 and is currently assessing a 4% residential tax and 8 % commercial tax on electric, water, and gas services; and the City does not assess the tax on telephone, cable, video or garbage services. Staff plans to conduct public outreach, polling, educational workshops and community meetings during the months of June through October to assess the priorities of the public. Discussion ensued regarding the budget deficit and rising pension costs; it was emphasized that the decision would ultimately be decided by the voters. PAGE FOUR – 5/6/2019 In response to questions posed by the Council, Director of Finance Johnson and City Manager Gonzalez stated that the previous TOT tax increase resulted in an estimated $400K increase in annual revenue; a preliminary review of contracts has been completed and information regarding the review will be made part of the public education campaign; the purpose of hiring a consultant is to find out which services are valued by the community, and then prioritize those services should the Council decide not to place a tax measure on the ballot and cuts in services are needed; and should the Council decide to place the place a ballot measure, the Consultant would need to conduct public engagement and educate the community on the benefits of additional revenue. Further discussion ensued regarding the Fiscal Sustainability Assessment; the need to determine potential cuts; concerns regarding a ballot measure; and the importance of determining where the community stands on the issue. City Manager Gonzalez and Director of Finance Johnson responded to questions posed by the Council stating that the $100K cost of hiring a Consultant covers both the creation and conducting of surveys, compiling of results, as well as public outreach; the cost is average and would be funded from the General Fund reserves; Staff is also examining the budget process to determine if there are any areas where costs can be cut; it is important to understand the priorities of the Community; since the next election is less than a year away, it is important that everything be looked at simultaneously; the contract is a not-to-exceed cost of $100K; Staff would work closely with the Consultant and Legal Counsel to ensure that the Community is not being pursued one way or the other, the outreach would be for educational purposes only. Discussion ensued regarding assurances that funds would be used for specific services, the need to further explore areas where funds can be saved, and legal concerns regarding advocacy of a tax measure. City Manager Gonzalez added that the projected deficit for next year is not covered by a sales tax override or UUT modernization; should a tax measure be placed on the ballot and pass, it would not start collection until July 1, 2020; the projected budget for FY 2019/20 would be started with a $2.4M deficit; there would not be enough savings to make up the $1.5M to $3.3M in daily operations or contracts without severely cutting services which would mean cutting jobs; the Council has the option to spend down the reserves for the next five years; it is recommended that the tax be placed on the ballot as general tax rather than a special tax, as it would only require a majority vote; the City has been prudent in spending and rising pension costs are not unique to Azusa, and Azusa is in better position than most cities. Further discussion ensued regarding the deficit, the need for additional revenues, and the importance of determining where community members stand on the issue. Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the Council to authorize Staff to proceed with community engagement via a public opinion research survey in order to assess community priorities and to gauge public support of Transaction and Use Tax and Utility User’s Tax Modernization measures on the City’s March 2020 election ballot. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez and carried by the following vote of the Council to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with the Lew Edwards Group and FM3, for a combined no- to-exceed total of $100,000, for the purpose of engaging in public outreach, polling, educational workshops, community meetings, and communication activities relating to the City’s projected budget deficits and proposed ballot measure(s) if later adopted via resolution by the City Council for the March 2020 election; and authorize Staff to waive the purchasing procedure under Azusa Municipal Code section 2-539 in the best interest of the City and hire Lew Edwards Group as a sole source vendor because the Lew Edwards Group is the preferred vendor based on Staff’s research, and due to the limited time the City as to assess community priorities and gauge public support of the ballot measure in time for the March 2020 election. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-17, with the exception of Item E-16, which was handled under the Special Call portion of the agenda. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE 1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2019 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2019-C15 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. PAGE FIVE – 5/6/2019 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 Appointment: J. Kolbach, J. Macias, R. Delgadillo, S. Urich, J. G. Palacios, R. D. Flores, Jr. New Appointment: A. Devezin, J. Johnson Promotion: T. Rivera, J. M. Munoz Separation: E. Atencio. 4. The issuance of a purchase order to ERMCO for the purchase of 2000 KVA 3 Phase Padmount Transformer was approved in an amount not to exceed $33,085.43. 5. The City Treasurer’s Report of Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances for the months of December 2018 and January 2019 were received, reviewed, and filed. 6. The “Dia de Los Ninos” grant award from the California State Library was accepted; the necessary budget amendments were approved; and the current fiscal year budget will be adjusted accordingly. 7. The project plans and specifications for the Police Facility HVAC Replacement Project were approved; and Staff was authorized to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for the Project. 8. A General Services Agreement between the City of Azusa and the County of Los Angeles for a five-year period, commencing July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2024, was approved. 9. An increase to the blanket purchase order for Preventive Mobile from $104,200 to $150,000, was approved. 10. Staff was authorized to submit the 2018 Housing Element Annual Progress Report; and Resolution No. 2019-C16 was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA, TO RECEIVE, ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018 AND AUTHORIZE ITS SUBMITTAL TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH 11. A Memorandum of Understanding with the Community Service Agency was approved; and the City Manager was authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 12. The annual refuse and organics rate adjustment public hearing was set for July 15, 2019; and Staff was directed to mail a 45-day advanced notice of the public hearing to all property owners to consider the annual refuse rate adjustment, which include rate for organic waste recycling services. 13. The City Treasurer’s Statement of Cash and Investment Balances for the month of February 2019 was received, reviewed, and filed. 14. The competitive bidding process was waived as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code section 2-517(38) Solicitation and Bidding exceptions; the purchase of EMC Hyperconverged Virtual Appliance and implementation services from ConvergeOne, in an amount not-to-exceed $149,250 was approved; the appropriation of $149,250 in the Water and Electric funds for the purchase of the system was approved; and the City Manager was authorized to sign and execute the Agreement and Scope of Work on behalf of the City. 15. A Maintenance services Contract was awarded to MJ Starlite, Inc. for repairing underground electric service cables in the properties of six residences on the 1300 block of Azusa Avenue and Alameda Avenue in a total not-to-exceed amount of $49,500; and the Mayor was authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. 16. Special Call. 17. The terms of the Temporary License Agreement with New Singular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) for access to Police Department Site (725 N. Alameda Avenue) to conduct L.A. RICS equipment upgrades and facility testing subject to any additional non-substantive changes made by the City Attorney and City Manager, was approved. Special Call CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR WEST COAST ARBORIST, INC FOR CITY-WIDE TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES Director of Recreation and Family Services Carpenter responded to questions posed by the Council stating that West Coast Arborist, Inc. handles the tree maintenance for the Parks Division and Light & Water on a four-year grid cycle and also handle emergency storm related tree issues; and the recruitment process to fill the Park Supervisor position is beginning and the contract is currently being overseen by Park Superintendent Roy Chavez. PAGE SIX – 5/6/2019 Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to approve a two-year extension with West Coast Arborist, Inc. for city-wide tree maintenance services for trees in the public and utility right of ways in the amount of $677,992, which includes a 6% contingency for non-routine and emergency services as needed; and authorize the City Manager to execute the two year extension. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED MARCH 28, 2019 THROUGH MAY 1, 2109 Agency Member Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2019-R07 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 Macias and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2019-R07. AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council in memory of Mr. Alfred G. Pimentel, Lifelong Azusa Resident. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:29 P.M. __________________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-17 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R08 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: May 20, 2019 (Canceled) and June 3, 2019 PAGE SEVEN – 5/6/2019