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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 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 6:31 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 Bertelsen, Director of Administrative
Services Johnson, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None given.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to closed session at 6:31 P.M. to discuss the following:
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code,
Section 54956.8.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Address: APNs 8625-005-026, 027, 022 and 053
Negotiating Parties: Bill Holman, Rosedale Land Partners II, LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section
54957.6.
City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Talika M. Johnson, Director of Administrative Services
Organization: AMMA (Azusa Mid-Management Association)
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, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, City Attorney Priest, Chief of Police Bertelsen,
Director of Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Economic and Community Development Marquez, Director of
Community Resources Carpenter, Director of Information Technology and Library Services Graf, Director of Utilities
Robledo, Interim Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Planning Manager Munoz, Assistant Director of
Electric Operations Vuong, Assistant Director of Water Macias, Assistant Director of Resource Management Torres,
Engineering Associate Barbosa, Senior Management Analyst Smith, Neighborhood Services Coordinator Quiroz, and
Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chief of Police Bertelsen.
The invocation was given by Pastor Greg Benton, Canyon City Church.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council reconvened at 7:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez announced the following regarding Closed Session:
Item 1 – City Council heard a presentation from its negotiating team, no reportable action; and Item 2 – no reportable
action.
CEREMONIAL
1. A certificate recognizing the City of Azusa as the first Age-Friendly City in the San Gabriel Valley was presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Eric Reese proposed the use of porous reflective pavements for city roadways.
Mr. Bruce Monroe encouraged the Council to vote no on Item D-1, stating that the City should decrease expenditures
rather than increase taxes; and also encouraged the Council to work with other cities regarding pension reform.
Ms. Diana Reyes Williams inquired about the status of Block 36; and proposed alternatives for the anchor tenant.
Mr. Jesse Avila announced the Hearts for the Hungry event on November 23; announced that he is running for City
Council and invited everyone to his kick-off event on November 24; thanked the City Council for allowing him to serve
on the Planning Commission for the past 8 years; and wished Councilmember Carrillo the best in his future endeavors.
Mr. Jorge V. Rosales expressed his pleasure that City Staff recommended that only the Sales Tax Measure be placed on
the ballot and not the Utility Users Tax; and stated that consultant Urban Futures, Inc., which were referenced in Items D-
2 and E-11, have been providing services to the City since 2015 and encouraged Staff to seek competitive proposals from
other consultants.
City Manager Gonzalez responded to public comment stating once Staff receives an update regarding the Block 36 anchor
tenant, it will be provided; should the anchor tenant change, the Council will decide if it meets the terms of the agreement.
REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Macias announced that former Mayor Eugene Moses has passed away; and he requested that the meeting
be adjourned in his memory.
Councilmember Gonzales reminded everyone to shop locally on Small Business Saturday.
Councilmember Carrillo wished a Happy Holiday Season to everyone.
Mayor Rocha announced that the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Ms. Ramona O. Ramos and former Mayor
Eugene Moses. He thanked the Azusa Veterans Committee for the Veterans Program on November 11, and thanked Citrus
College for hosting a Veterans Program as well; provided an update on the Azusa Canyon Clean-up and Health Clinic
which took place on November 16 and 17; he announced the following events: November 23 – Hearts for the Hungry,
November 23 – Thanksgiving Dinner for hospitalized Veterans at the VFW, November 26 – Family trip to the Museum of
Science; Donations for soldier care packages are being accepted; and asked that everyone pray for the service men and
women.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO PLACE A TRANSACTION AND USE (SALES) TAX MEASURE ON THE MARCH 3,
2020 BALLOT
Director of Administrative Services Johnson provided a brief overview of the City’s budget, Fiscal Sustainability
Assessment, budget forecasts, community engagement, community survey results, and sales tax generated in Azusa. A
Local Transaction and Use (Sales) Tax Measure for an additional ¾ cent sales tax could generate $4.0 - $4.5 million as a
direct allocation to the City; and the Sales Tax Measure provides long-term revenue enhancement. Approval of this item
does not implement a tax, but rather allow the Measure to be placed on the ballot for residents to decide on.
In response to questions posed by the Council, a simple majority is required in order for the Measure to be passed.
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Councilmember Carrillo offered the following Resolutions:
Resolution No. 2019-C54 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA CALLING FOR THE
PLACEMENT OF A GENERAL TAX MEASURE ON THE BALLOT FOR THE MARCH 3, 2020 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF AN ORDINANCE TO
ENACT A GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX (SALES TAX) AT THE RATE OF THREE-QUARTERS
CENT (3/4¢)
Resolution No. 2019-C55 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING FOR THE
FILING OF PRIMARY AND REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS AND SETTING RULES FOR THE FILING OF WRITTEN
ARGUMENTS REGARDING A CITY MEASURE TO BE SUBMITTED AT THE MARCH 3, 2020 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Resolution No. 2019-C56 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2020 WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
THAT DATE PURSUANT TO §10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
Moved by Councilmember Carrillo, seconded by Councilmember Macias and carried by unanimous vote of the Council to
adopt Resolution No. 2019-C54, Resolution No. 2019-C55, and Resolution No. 2019-C56.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (ROSEDALE) DESIGNATED 2019 SPECIAL TAX BONDS,
APPOINTING FISCAL AGENT, APPROVING FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF TERMS OF THE SALE OF SAID BONDS, APPROVING PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND
APPROVING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE.
Director of Administrative Services Johnson introduced the Item stating that Staff is requesting adoption of Resolutions
approving the issuance of bonds for Rosedale Community Facilities District Improvement Area No. 2 for the purpose of
funding public school facilities, development of a community park, and reimbursement to the developer for the
completion of public facilities.
Mr. Branden Kfoury, Urban Futures Inc., provided background information on Community Facilities District No. 2005-1;
stated that the proposed bonds for Improvement Area No. 2 are expected to be issued in a par amount of approximately
$19,840,000 with a final maturity of 2049; in order to complete the transaction the following documents must be
executed: Joint Community Facilities Agreement, Fiscal Agent Agreement, Preliminary Official Statement, Bond
Purchase Agreement, and Second Amendment to the Funding and Acquisition Agreement; and information regarding the
bonds was provided.
In response to questions posed by the Council, City Manager Gonzalez provided a brief explanation of the benefits of the
bond issuance and reimbursement process; stated that funds will be used for existing school facilities and no new schools
will be built; and this will only affect residents within Improvement Area No. 2.
Director of Administrative Services Johnson added that when the Community Facilities District was formed, land owners
within that area voted and approved that debt could be issued by the developer for such improvements.
Councilmember Macias offered Resolution No. 2019-C57 entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-1 (ROSEDALE) DESIGNATED 2019 SPECIAL TAX BONDS,
APPOINTING FISCAL AGENT, APPROVING FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND PURCHASE CONTRACT
AND AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATION OF TERMS OF THE SALE OF SAID BONDS, APPROVING PRELIMINARY
OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND AUTHORIZING PREPARATION OF FINAL OFFICIAL STATEMENT AND
APPROVING CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE
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Moved by Councilmember Macias, seconded by Councilmember Gonzales and carried by unanimous vote of the Council
to adopt Resolution No. 2019-C57 approving the issuance of bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2005-1
(Rosedale) Improvement Area No. 2; and authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary financing documents on
behalf of the City.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Alvarez and carried by
unanimous vote of the Council, to approve Consent Calendar Items E-1 to E-15.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, ROCHA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 4, 2019 were approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2019-C58 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: E. Bobadilla, J. Tello, M. Decaro, C. LaPorte, S. Huval, R. Hernandez,
C. Lopez, A. Baines, G. Espinoza, A. Mercado
Rehires: E. Cardoso
Reclassifications: C. Curiel, G. Rodriguez
New Class Specifications: Associate Electrical Utility Engineer
Separation/Retirements: K. Ball, R. Rodriguez.
4. The list of purchase orders issued in October 2019 with contracts executed by the City Manager was received and
filed.
5. The City Manager was authorized to execute a purchase agreement with Haaker Equipment Company for the
purchase of the Vactor Diesel 2112 Plus Sewer Cleaner and proposed attachments.
6. It was found that the 1-unit commercial and 6-unit residential condominium project located at 619 N. San Gabriel
Avenue complies with the General Plan and is consistent with the approved tentative tract map and any amendments
thereto; it was found that the project is in compliance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act; the Final Tract
Map 77182 was approved; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer were authorized to endorse the certificates on the
face of the map, which embodies the approval of Final Tract Map 77182.
7. A grant from South Coast Air Quality Management District AB2766/MSRC Local Government Partnership Program
was accepted; and the City Manager was authorized to execute the AB2766/MSRC Local Government Partnership
Program Contract.
8. The purchase of four (4), 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group, 490 Auto
Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076 in an amount not to exceed $152,012.24 was approved; and the purchase of this
vehicle based on the competitive bid process previously completed by the County of Los Angeles, under Sourcewell
master vehicle contract formally known as the NJPA master vehicle contract (#120716), as authorized under Azusa
Municipal Code Section 2-521 was approved.
9. Staff was authorized to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-call historic preservation consulting services
for future projects.
10. Resolution No. 2019-59 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR,
AND RECEIPT OF, SB 2 PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS
Staff was authorized to submit a completed SB 2 Grant application to the California Housing and Community
Development Department (HCD), on behalf of the City.
11. A Professional Services Agreement with Urban Futures, Inc. was approved in the amount of $14,550 annually, plus
any additional services as outlined in “Exhibit B” as approved by Staff; and the City Manager was authorized to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
12. The issuance of a purchase order to One Source Distributors, LLC in an amount of $100,402.74 for the purchase of
underground copper cable #2 STD was approved.
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13. The issuance of a purchase order to Consolidated Electrical Distributors, LLC in an amount of $136,332.10 for the
purchase of underground coper cables #2/0, #4/0, #350 MCM and #500 MCM was approved.
14. Resolution No. 2019-C60 was adopted and entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, GRADUALLY
INCREASING THE RATE OF THE OFFSITE MULTIUSER HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES TAX FROM
2% TO 6% PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 25173.5 AND AZUSA
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 18-707
15. The Side Letter of Agreement to extend the term of the Azusa Mid-Management Association Memorandum of
Understanding ended June 30, 2018 through June 30, 2020 was approved.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED OCTOBER
31, 2019 THROUGH NOVEMBER 13, 2019
Agencymember Gonzales offered Resolution No. 2019-R16 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 Agencymember Gonzales seconded by Agencymember Carrillo and carried by the following vote of the
Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2019-R16.
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 Ms. Ramona O. Ramos, Lifelong Azusa
Resident and Former City of Azusa Mayor, Mr. Eugene Moses.
Mayor Rocha stated that he has been a member of the City Council for 23 years; expressed his appreciation for serving on
the Council; and announced that due to his health, he will not be seeking re-election.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:34 P.M.
__________________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-61 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2019-04
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2019-R17 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS: December 2, 2019 and December 16, 2019.
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