HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - September 23, 2020 - CC, Special MeetingCITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CITY COUNCIL
“OFF-SITE TOUR”
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 – 2:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa, met in Special Session at the above date and time in the Azusa Auditorium located
at 213 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 91702.
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M., in the courtyard outside of the Azusa City Hall.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Mendez.
ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, MACIAS, ALVAREZ, AVILA, MENDEZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MACIAS (Mayor Pro-Tem Macias met the Council at Steel Craft, Long Beach.)
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, Director of Economic and Community Development Marquez, and Economic
Development Specialist Campos.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
TOUR OF CRAFT LONG BEACH located at 3768 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90807
The City Council, City Clerk Cornejo, City Manager Gonzales, Director of Economic and Community Development
Marquez, and Economic Development Specialist Campos met at Craft Long Beach. Mayor Pro-Tem Macias joined the
Council.
Mr. Martin D. Howard, CEO and President, Ms. Jennifer P. Le, Director of Marketing and Business Development, and
Ms. Kim Gros, Founder, were introduced.
A brief history of the company was given and it was stated that there are now locations in Garden Grove, Bellflower and
Long Beach.
Discussion ensued regarding what demographics the food selections cater to at each location.
Economic and Development Specialist Campos presented City of Azusa informational packets to all those present.
Mr. Martin Howard requested a trip to the City of Azusa in order to gain an understanding of what the City would like.
City Manager Gonzalez reported on the current projects in Azusa.
A tour of the Steel Craft, Long Beach facility was given.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by consensus of the City Council.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 3:55 P.M.
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CITY CLERK