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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
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY
Due to the state and local State of Emergency resulting from the threat of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19),
Governor Newsom has issued Executive Order N-29-20 in which Section 3 supersedes Paragraph 11 of
Executive Order N-25-20 (issued on March 12, 2020) addressing Brown Act regulations. This new order states
that the City does not need to make a physical location available for members of the public to observe a public
meeting and offer public comment. The Order allows the City to hold City Council/Board meetings via
teleconferencing and allows for members of the public to observe and address the meeting telephonically or
electronically.
To comply with the recent Health Orders issued by the Governor and Los Angeles County Health
Department, the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. are
Closed to the Public. Those wishing to comment on items virtually on the closed session agenda 6:30 P.M.
may do so by calling (669) 900-6833 and when prompted entering the following meeting ID # 919 7563 5311
between 6:00 P.M - 6:30 P.M. Those wishing to make public comment virtually on the Regular City Council
meeting agenda 7:30 P.M. may do so by calling (669) 900-6833 and when prompted entering the following
meeting ID # 930 2815 1166 between 6:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. No calls will be accepted after 7:30 P.M. Please
note if you call in for Public Comment, you will be placed in a waiting room up until your turn to speak.
NOTE: You will not be able to hear the meeting live from the call but may access the meeting by clicking
the link below or on your local cable access channel. Members of the public may also submit written
comment by emailing PublicComment@azusaca.gov by 5:30pm. Emailed public comments will be provided to
the City Council and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud. (Email Comments shall be limited to
no more than 250 words).
View the City Council meeting live at the City’s website https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/1389/Watch-Meetings-
Online, or Channel 3 (Spectrum).
AZUSA AUDITORIUM – CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. Closed Session
AZUSA, CA 91702 7:30 P.M. Regular Meeting
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AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
ROBERT GONZALES
MAYOR
URIEL E. MACIAS EDWARD J. ALVAREZ
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMEMBER
JESSE AVILA ANDREW N. MENDEZ
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.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – THREAT OF LITIGATION - Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2).
Threat of Litigation: Claim of Efraim Parry Estate Companies Re: 975 Foothill Ave – APN: 8605-019-906
and 907. Re: Termination of Purchase & Sale Agreement.
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Address: 624 N. San Gabriel – APN: 8611-004-914; 622 N. San Gabriel – APN: 8611-004-
912 and 913.
Negotiating Parties: Martin D. Howard, SteelCraft Long Beach, LP
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to
California Government Code, Section 54956.95.
Case Names: Ray Zamora v. City of Azusa, WC Claim No. AZUA-2433, CJP040925AZ
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code,
Section 54957.6.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Talika Johnson, Director of Administrative
Services
Organizations: PMA (Police Management Association) and Unrepresented Employees.
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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.azusaca.gov. 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 – None
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Certificates of Recognition to Retirees;
• Sandy Willison - Training Coordinator - 11/16/1983 - 37 years of service
• Debbie Ursua - Court Liaison - 11/5/1986 - 34 years of service
• Monica Orta - Community Service Officer - 10/27/1986 - 34 years of service
• Corporal Jason Kimes - Police Corporal - 3/7/1995 - 25 years of service
• Joyce Adams – Customer Service Representative III - 10/10/2000 – 20 years of service
• Rosa Scholes – Customer Service Representative III – 11/17/1992 – 28 years of service
• Michael Gomez Jr. – Park Maintenance Worker III - 12/2/1985 – 35 years of service
• Joetta Velasco – Library Assistant III – 7/11/1994 – 26 years of service
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. COVID-19 Update: Positive Cases and Discussion on Current Health Order Restrictions.
2. Ranch 2 Fire Update.
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D. SCHEDULED ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2020-C69 approving and adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code
pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
E. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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 REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 16, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve minutes as written.
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2020.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2020-C70 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 following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service
Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s).
4. CANCELLATION OF JANUARY 5, 2021 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the cancellation of the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for January 5, 2020.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER WITH THE COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES FOR GENERAL SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Increase the blanket purchase order with the County of Los Angeles for general services from $25,000 to
$50,000 for FY 2020-2021.
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6. AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KJSERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, LLC FOR USED OIL AND BEVERAGE
CONTAINER RECYCLING SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with KJServices Consulting, LLC for
administration of used oil and beverage container recycling in an amount not to exceed $20,000 per year
from December 18, 2020 to December 18, 2022; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement,
in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
7. REQUEST TO APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA
METRO PATORL FOR SECURITY SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the second amendment to California Metro Patrol to increase the not to exceed annual amount to
$116,500 including a one (1) year extension; and Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the contract, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City; and Approve necessary budget
amendments and adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingly.
8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF STANDARD FORM TEMPLATE FOR A RIGHT OF ENTRY
AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a template for a Right of Entry Agreement; and Authorize the City Manager to execute said
agreements on behalf of the City
F. ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
December 21, 2020, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
January 5, 2020, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city
meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the
meeting when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be
made to provide access to the meeting.
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 December 3, 2020, 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.
______________________________________
Adrian Garcia, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Azusa City Clerk’s Office
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