HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-1 - Minutes Regular Meeting, October 17, 2022CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022 – 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date at Azusa Auditorium located at 213 E.
Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Marco Martinez, Chief of Police Wenrick, Director of
Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-
Scaia, Director of Community Resources Carpenter, IT and Library Services Director Graf, and Chief Deputy City Clerk
Garcia.
CLOSED SESSION
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Carachure v. City of Azusa; Case No. 22STCP03478
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California
Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Case Name: Carachure et.al. v. City of Azusa; Case No. 22STCV31418.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MAYOR PRO-TEM MENDEZ,
MAYOR GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Marco Martinez, Chief of Police Wenrick, Director of
Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-
Scaia, Director of Community Resources Carpenter, IT and Library Services Director Graf, and Chief Deputy City Clerk
Garcia.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Roxanne Spear.
The Invocation was led by Pastor Johnny Cabrera of Foothill Community Church.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Council convened at 6:30 P.M.; City Attorney Martinez reported there was a Closed Session, with no reportable
actions at this time.
CEREMONIAL
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Roxanne Spear provided public comment and a site map for a potential dog park in Northside Park.
Trish Gonzalez provided public comment regarding a comment by Mayor Gonzales at the candidate forum.
Emily Wall provided public comment about SGA of APU.
City Manager Gonzalez responded to public comments.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. City Manager Communications.
City Manager Gonzalez provided a public thank you to the city, staff and residents for their patience while a the fifteen-
hundred square foot School house was relocated and moved through the streets of Azusa. At the November 7th meeting,
staff will bring the recipients of the Business Support Program to present them with the checks for that program. The City
will be adding a webpage to the City’s site which will allow residents to check updates and see the status of projects that
were approved by City Council and are now being implemented under the Capital Improvement Program.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez commented it’s been a busy couple of weeks. Azusa Golden days was a very exciting and busy
event and congratulated the committee for a successful event that was planned in such a short time and thanked everyone
who was involved in bringing it all together. Deep gratitude was extended to the School Board, Senator Rubio and
Assembly Woman Rubio, in addition to all who contributed to the moving and preserving of the historic School House.
Councilmember Alvarez commented it was nice to see so many people watching and participating in the moving of the
School House. Thanks were extended to all those who helped and participated in the Golden Days parade and event, with
a request that City staff check on the condition of the booths that have been provided at prior Golden Day events. Reports
have been heard that many vendors had to supply their own due to the condition of the City’s booths.
Councilmember Avila Jr. announced the Library’s Fall festival will be on October 26th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Veteran’s
Park with Trunk or Treat, decorating pumpkins, playing games, costume contest and more! Many thanks to all those who
contributed to the Golden Days events and congratulations to all the non-profits who had successful fund-raising.
Congratulations on the successful move of the School House. A couple of weeks ago City Council visited Florence P
Hernandez for her 105th birthday, the best part was she invited Council to join her for her next year’s party!
Congratulations to his friends Tracy and Eric on their recent marriage.
Councilmember Beckwith reported he attended the California JPIA conference which is an Insurance Authority annual
conference formed by thirty-three cities, forty-years ago to address their shared risks and concerns for today and provides
benefits of scale on best practices and preserving independence. There were break out sessions he attended on topics
which included SB 236, compliance, changed management for elected, social media issues and risks. One year ago today
was his first meeting with City Council and it was great to experience a larger scaled Golden Days event in comparison to
last years. Many thanks to all who participated. Meeting Florence Hernandez was a special treat, as well as the moving of
the old School house. One Legacy will be having their ribbon cutting event on November 2nd.
Mayor Gonzales congratulated all the volunteers for Golden Days and all the non-profits. The One Legacy ribbon cutting
event is exciting and will be a wonderful addition to the Azusa family. Many thanks to everyone involved and particularly
city staff and City Clerk Cornejo for all the patience and work that went into moving the School House, that has been two
years in the making and a special thanks to Senator Rubio’s office. This is the last scheduled meeting before November.
Halloween is near and it’s getting darker earlier… Please be mindful and safe and drivers please watch your speed in
residential neighborhoods.
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SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. CONSIDERATION OF CO-SPONSORSHIP OF A SPECIAL EVENT FOR THE OFFICE OF STATE
SENATOR SUSAN RUBIO TO HOST OPERATION GOBBLE ON ALAMEDA AVENUE BETWEEN
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND SANTA FE AVENUE.
Recommended Actions:
1) Authorize the closure and use of the public right-of-way on Alameda Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and
Santa Fe Avenue and request staff to prepare a resolution to that effect for the Mayor’s signature;
2) Authorize the use of public parking lots located north of City Hall, the public parking located on the
northwest corner of Alameda Avenue and Foothill Boulevard;
3) Authorize any necessary street closures, traffic diversion efforts and associated detours during the event;
4) Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary traffic and site plans once approved by the City
Engineer; and
5) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the
recommended items and waive associated costs.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
City Manager Gonzalez provided details of this item to the Council and responded to Council questions.
Motion by Councilmember Beckwith, seconded by Councilmember Avila Jr. to approve Co-Sponsorship of a Special
Event for the Office of State Senator Susan Rubio to host Operation Gobble as amended by City Attorney (language
amended in italics under item number 1). City Clerk Cornejo issued Resolution number 2022-C79 for the use of the City
Attorney’s amendment.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
1. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting on August 22, 2022 was approved as written.
2. Resolution No. 2022-C77 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which
the same are to be paid was adopted.
3. Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable
Memorandum of Understanding(s) was approved.
4. Resolution No. 2022-C78, ratifying the proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom (March
4, 2020), and authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of Azusa
pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 was approved.
5. Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2022 was approved.
6. The grant award from Canyon City Foundation; and Approve necessary budget amendment and adjust the
current fiscal year budget accordingly was approved.
7. Authorize the City to release a Request For Proposals for crossing guard services; and Authorize the City to
continue on a Month-to-Month basis with All City Management Services to provide crossing guard services
until a new long-term contract can be awarded was approved.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Avila Jr. to approve the Consent Calender.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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SECOND READING ORDINANCES
1) Read be title only, second reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-04.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE XI TO CHAPTER 46
OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING CITY FACILITIES AND SUBJECTING THEM TO NIGHTTIME CLOSURE
Motion by Councilmember Beckwith, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mendez to adopt Ordinance No. 2022-04.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
It was the consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting in solemn honor of those Azusans who lost their
lives to Covid-19.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:10 P.M.
* Items heard out of order
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-C80 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-05
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R10 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS:
November 7, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
November 21, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2022 – 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session at the above date at Azusa Auditorium located at 213 E.
Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Wenrick, Director of Administrative
Services Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia, Director
of Community Resources Carpenter, IT and Library Services Director Graf, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
CLOSED SESSION
None
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Max Wenrick.
The Invocation was led by Pastor James Mendoza, Altar Foursquare Church.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
None
CEREMONIAL
1. Swearing in of Chief of Police Rocky Wenrick by Senator Susan Rubio, who also provided a recognition by
the State of California.
The following additional Police Officers were sworn in by Mayor Gonzales, with Certificates presented by
Senator Rubio:
• Kim, Seunghyeok "Shawn" - Police Officer
• Figueroa, Fernando - Police Officer
• Leyland, Joshua - Police Officer
• Barron, Michelle - Police Officer
• Cordero, Eliasar - Police Officer
• Rivera, Randy - Police Officer
• Rubio, Damian - Police Officer
• Delgado, Vincent - Police Officer
• Cortez, Pedro - Police Officer
Alexis Sanchez from Assemblywoman Rubio’s office commemorated and congratulated the new officers.
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2. Presentations: Azusa Small Business Support Grant Program
City Manager Gonzalez introduced this item and Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia provided information about the
Small Business Grant Program. Mayor Gonzales presented the certificates to the following businesses:
• Aldolino’s Italian Restaurant
• Alvarado Insurance and Tax Services
• El Barber
• Canyon City Barbeque
• Ifade Barbershop
• Mantra Coffee Company
• Max’s Mexican Cuisine
• SoCal Orthodontics
• Sushi Sawa
• Top Nails and Spa
Mayor Gonzales congratulated the recipients and requested staff initiate a conversation with City Council soon
regarding the remaining funds from the grant program.
3. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming the Month of November 2022 as Family Court Awareness Month in
the City of Azusa.
Councilmember Alvarez read the last paragraph of the Proclamation for Family Court Awareness Month.
4. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming the Week of November 13-19, 2022 United Against Hate Week in
the City of Azusa.
Councilmember Avila Jr. read the Proclamation declaring week of November 13-19th, 2022 United Against Hate Week
in the City of Azusa.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Emily Wall from Azusa Pacific University Student Government Association congratulated the newly sworn officers
and wished all current running elected officials luck in the elections and provided comments about updates from Azusa
Pacific University.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
* 2. Presentation by SoCalGas Lanae O’Shields, Public Affairs Manager
Lanae O’Shields gave an overview presentation about SoCalGas and their goals and objectives and responded to
Council questions about hydrogen/electric buses.
* 1. City Manager Communications.
City Manager Gonzalez provided comments commending the Azusa Light and Water staff for their work after the
accident over the weekend in restoring power so quickly to the affected areas.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez congratulated Chief Wenrick, and the other officers sworn in today and recognized Officer
Shawn Kim as today was his first time donning his uniform after being shot in the line of duty earlier this year.
Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem thanked Azusa Light & Water staff for their work after the accident; and reminded
everyone to vote on election day.
Councilmember Alvarez announced from the Foothill Transit meeting that Foothill Transit will be providing
transportation free of charge for election day and congratulated the newly sworn in officers and provided information
about the Veterans Day event in front of City Hall on November 11, 2022 at 11:00 am. December 3rd care packages
will be sent to active-duty men and women, boxes will be provided at City hall for donations.
The left turn signal when turning left from Gladstone onto Vincent doesn’t always work. People are starting to run the
red light; Councilmember Alvarez requested the signal be checked.
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Councilmember Avila Jr. congratulated Chief Wenrick and the new officers and thanked the Chief for filling in the
interim position. Friday is Veterans Day, and after the Veteran’s Ceremony in front of City Hall, the library will be
giving veterans craft kits and highlighting their veterans section in the library. Thanks was provided to One Legacy
with congratulations for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony on November 2nd and relayed some of the stats about the new
building and how it will help organ donation in the future.
Councilmember Beckwith expressed congratulations to Chief Wenrick and the new officers and thanked the City
Manager for his work in the hiring process for the chief position and spoke about the new One Legacy facility and
offered congratulations to them. Councilmember Beckwith reminded everyone to vote and talked about his experience
voting at the Women’s Center and how helpful and courteous the volunteers were.
Mayor Gonzales congratulated One Legacy and commented about donation statistics and thanked them for the $75
million dollar investment into the City of Azusa which will help create new jobs and put Azusa in the ranks of new
development in the Valley. Congratulations and job well done to all those who made this joint effort possible. Thanks
to all those who attended the compost mulch event, and many thanks to all those volunteers who have made it possible
for this to now be a twice-a-year event. School Board member Cruz-Gonzalez is retiring and has invited City Council
to attend her going away reception and requested City Clerk to create a certificate for the outgoing member. In final,
Mayor Gonzales reminded everyone to get out and vote on election day.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. INTRODUCTION (FIRST READING) OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE
AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING ADOPTION OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE.
CEQA - The proposed Code amendments are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines because they have no
potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment as the
proposed amendments are regulatory in nature.
Recommended Actions:
1) Introduce the proposed Ordinance No. 2022-05, read its complete title, and set the public hearing for
November 21, 2022.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS, 14-1, 14-2, 14-4, 14-6 OF
ARTICLE I, ARTICLE II, VI, XV ; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE; THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Motion by Councilmember Avila Jr., seconded by Councilmember Beckwith to approve and introduce the proposed
Ordinance No. 2022-05, read its complete title, and set the public hearing for November 21, 2022.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MENDEZ, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
2. SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY SPECIAL ELECTION FOR ALTERNATE
BOARD MEMBER REPRESENTING CITIES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS.
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-C80, CASTING ITS VOTE(S) FOR COUNCILMEMBER ______________
TO REPRESENT CITIES WITH PRESCRIPTIVE PUMPING RIGHTS AS AN ALTERNATE
MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF THE SAN GABRIEL BASIN WATER QUALITY AUTHORITY
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
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Mayor Gonzales explained this is a resolution for casting votes for an alternate to represent cities with prescriptive
plumbing rights. Due to the Mayor being listed as one of the perspective Alternates Mayor Gonzales will abstain from
the vote. City of El Munte Council Woman Martinez has rescinded herself as part of this vote.
Nomination by Councilmember Beckwith, seconded by Councilmember Avila Jr. nominate Hector Delgado City of
Covina for Resolution No. 2022-C80.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
1. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting on September 19, 2022 was approved as written.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
2. Resolution No. 2022-C81 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which
the same are to be paid. was adopted.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
3. Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable
Memorandum of Understanding(s) was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
4. Acceptance of the project improvements; and Authorize Staff to file a Notice of Completion for the
replacement of the playground equipment at Memorial Park was approved.
Total Cost: $207,550.03 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Measure A Allocated Funds/53-80-000-420-7120
5. Acceptance of the project improvements; and Authorize Staff to file a Notice of Completion for the
replacement of the playground equipment at Veterans Freedom Park was approved.
Total Cost: $149,818.41 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Measure A Allocated Funds/53-80-000-420-7120
6. Approve an extension of the SDI Presence LLC contract; and Authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the contact, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City was approved.
Total Cost: $146,500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 10-20-941-000-6399 - Professional Services
7. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Irwindale for a not to
exceed amount of $167,375.00 for the construction Traffic Signal Modification Project for Arrow
Highway at Vincent Avenue was approved.
Total Cost: $167,375 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? No
Fund/Account No: $100,000 in Utility Mitigation funds (Fund 13) $100,000 under account #1380000661-
7120/65323A-7120 $67,375 in General Funds (Citywide Sidewalk Capital Improvement project) Account#
1080000662-7120/66222B-7120
Motion by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Avila Jr. to approve the Consent Calendar with a
correction on the last page, Item E-7 to correct the spelling of “Azuza” to Azusa.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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ADJOURNMENT
It was the consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting in solemn honor of those Azusans who lost their
lives to Covid-19.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 P.M.
* Items heard out of order
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-C82 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-06
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R10 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS:
November 21, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
December 5, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2022 – 7:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in Closed and Regular session at Azusa Auditorium located at 213 E.
Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702.
CLOSED SESSION
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Wenrick, Director of Administrative
Services Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia, Director
of Community Resources Carpenter, IT and Library Services Director Graf, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
City Clerk Cornejo stated there were no public comments.
Mayor Gonzalez recessed to the Closed Session.
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Address: APN#8625-005-053 and 8625-005-053
Negotiating Parties: Bill Hollman, Rosedale Land Partners
Under Negotiation: Additional Terms for Transfer of Park Property
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Chief of Police Wenrick, Director of Administrative
Services Johnson, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia, Director
of Community Resources Carpenter, IT and Library Services Director Graf, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jennifer Hicks.
The Invocation was led by Pastor Adrian Grear, Foothill Community Church.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Martinez reported there was a Closed Session with no reportable actions at this time.
CEREMONIAL
None
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Kimberly Antrol thanked the library for hosting an event for children and thanked Councilmembers for their service
and support in the Armed Forces.
Jennifer Hicks commented regarding Neighborhood Homework House and thanked the City and Staff for all their
work and spoke about the importance of grant funding resources.
Julissa (through interpreter) spoke about the benefits the Neighborhood House has provided for her family in both
support and tutoring/translator education services for her daughter.
Oscar Cuevas commented regarding the positive impacts the Neighborhood Homework house has provided throughout
his life, family and community.
James Ramirez spoke on behalf of the Neighborhood Homework House and the importance of their work for so many
youth throughout the City of Azusa.
Christine Ramirez spoke on behalf of the Azusa Connects Foundation about the upcoming Festival Lights Event and
Holidays for Heroes fundraising event.
Ana Interiano commented regarding YWCA CBDBG Funding for Seniors and the need for continued services and the
importance of grant funding.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. City Manager Communications.
City Manager Gonzalez provided a presentation regarding budget information, transparency, and the contributing
factors of the current financial position of City of Azusa.
Mayor Gonzales thanked City Manager for addressing public concerns.
*2. Presentation on the Caltrans SR-39 Reopening Project
City Manager Gonzalez introduced Ruben Hojas, Community Relations Manager for the Sierra Group, who announced
the presentation on the Caltrans SR-39 Reopening Project that will be given on December 15th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00
pm and provided contact information and registration information for anyone wishing to attend and gave a brief
background of the project.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez thanked Azusa Connects for the holiday decorations and all the volunteers and all the
decorations the staff did. The third annual Santa tour is scheduled for December 18th, 4:30p-7:30p (approximately),
with an escort by the Azusa Police Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Happy Holiday Season
and a Very Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to his wife.
Councilmember Alvarez thanked Azusa Connects and staff for all of the decorations and spoke about all the Holiday
events coming up and announced that Foothill Transit Metro is having a bus operator hiring event on Saturday
December 17th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Compton College and provided salary information and required documentation
requirements. Holiday events information can be found on the website.
Councilmember Avila Jr. talked about the busy upcoming month and thanked everyone for all the invitations,
particularly Maria for the Hearts for the Hungry event on November 19th that brought the community together and Mr.
& Mrs. Casas for their invitation and offered his condolences for Pedroza Family for their loss, Mr. Pedroza was an
important community servant who will be dearly missed.
Councilmember Beckwith spoke about the events to come and recognized and thanked the folks for the veterans event
and Paramount Elementary School for their presentation and thanked San Gabriel Valley Housing Coalition Summit
for hosting a Thanksgiving food give-away event and Senator Rubio for attending, there was a large turnout. Many
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thanks were expressed for all the toy drives yet to come, all the organizations who help serve the community, and all
their volunteers.
Mayor Gonzales expressed congratulations to all those who were elected and re-elected. There will be a Special
Meeting on December 12th for the Council swearing-in ceremony at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. The fountain looks
gorgeous, big thanks to everyone who worked on the holiday decorations for it and in the Auditorium. Festival of Light
is the Saturday coming up. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be Friday December 16th at 5 p.m. for Multi-Auto
Insurance. This meeting will be adjourned in honor Mr. Robert ‘Bobby’ Pedroza who was so significant in the
community.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF
THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING ADOPTION OF THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE.
CEQA - The proposed Code amendments are exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines because they have no
potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment as the
proposed amendments are regulatory in nature.
Recommended Actions:
1) Conduct the Public Hearing and receive testimony;
2) Waive further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 2022-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING CHAPTER 14
OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTIONS, 14-1, 14-2, 14-4, 14-6 OF
ARTICLE I, ARTICLE II, VI, XV ; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
TITLE 24), INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE; THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Deputy City Manager De Anda-Scaia provided information regarding Ordinance No. 2022-05, the 2022 edition of the
California Building Standards Code and staff’s recommendations.
Mayor Gonzalez opened the Public Hearing at 8:12 p.m.
City Clerk Cornejo confirmed Public Hearing Notice requirements on November 10, 2022 in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune newspaper and there were no public comments.
Councilmember Beckwith requested information regarding the real property records process to ensure fairness and
reasonable due process.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Beckwith to close the Public Hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MENDEZ, GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Gonzales closed the Public Hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Beckwith, Councilmember Alvarez seconded to Waive further reading, and adopt
Ordinance No. 2022-05.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MENDEZ, GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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2. A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS AND BUDGET FOR THE NEW CDBG PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING
JULY 1, 2023 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended Action:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and presentation of the proposed projects;
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-C82 approving the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program; and,
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute all contracts and Agreements, in a form approved by the City
Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), CDBG Program
subrecipients, and CDBG Program consultants.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Deputy City Manager De Anda-Scaia and City CDBG consultant Tina Gall provided information regarding the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects and funding budget for the new CDBG program year
beginning July `1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Councilmember Alvarez requested and received information regarding the City’s history of carryover funds and
expressed a concern about spending the entire grant.
Mayor Gonzales requested and received information about how Azusa’s options will change once it gains status of
Entitlement, the difference between program services which may overlap or are similar to services offered through the
library, and staffing needs for the programs.
Mayor Gonzales opened the Public Hearing at 8:32 p.m.
City Clerk Cornejo confirmed Public Hearing Notice requirements on November 18, 2022 in the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune newspaper and that there are no public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Beckwith, Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez seconded to close the Public Hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MENDEZ, GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Mayor Gonzalez closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Gonzales suggested Director of Community Services Carpenter and Ana collaborate their efforts to ensure the
best use of funding for the better of community service programs.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez, Councilmember Avila Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2022-C8 approving
the 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and, Authorize the City Manager to execute
all contracts and Agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Development
Authority (LACDA), CDBG Program subrecipients, and CDBG Program consultants.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MENDEZ, GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
3. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended Action:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2022-C83 approving and adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code
pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
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Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia provided information regarding the amendments to the Conflict-of-Interest Code.
Motion by Councilmember Beckwith, Councilmember Avila Jr. seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2022-C83 and the
amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., MENDEZ, GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
1. Minutes of the City Council Regular Meeting on October 3rd, 2022 was approved as written.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
2. Resolution No. 2022-C84 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which
the same are to be paid date November 3, 2022 through November 30, 2022 was adopted.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
3. Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable
Memorandum of Understanding(s) was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
4. Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2022 was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached State Homeland Security Grant Program Subrecipient
Agreement Grant Year 2021 between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Azusa; and Approve the
purchase of Cybersecurity software, prevention resources and training offered through the reimbursable
State of California FY2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) in an amount not-to-exceed
$63,500.00 was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
6. A grant in the amount of $120,000 (for hourly wages at an overtime rate) from the California Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) to conduct DUI Saturation Patrols to apprehend drunk drivers, Warrant Service
Operations and other related programs; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement
was approved and accepted.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
7. Authorize the City to release a Request For Proposals for the department firing range upgrade was
approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Capital Improvement Budget (CIP) 46-80-000-310-7125/31023A-7125.
8. Authorize staff to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Old Schoolhouse renovation and
Historic Row improvements was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
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9. Authorize staff to circulate a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-call engineering services. was
approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
10. ITEM PULLED FOR SPECIAL CALL by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez.
11. Accept the grant award from SAMHSA; and Approve necessary budget amendments and adjust the
appropriate fiscal year budgets accordingly was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
12. Accept the grant award from Kaiser Foundation Hospitals; Authorize the City Manager to execute the
agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and Approve necessary budget amendments and
adjust the appropriate fiscal year budgets accordingly was approved and accepted.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
13. Resolution No. 2022-C85, ratifying the proclamation of a State of Emergency by Governor Newsom
(March 4, 2020), and authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the City of
Azusa pursuant to Assembly Bill 361 was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
14. Approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Gonzalez Goodale Architects to
provide services for the rehabilitation of the historic Santa Fe Depot for a total amount not to exceed
$172,114; Authorize the City Manager to approve subsequent amendments to the scope of work as
necessary to facilitate final plan submittal, in an amount not to exceed an additional $30,000; and
Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute the agreement(s), in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, on behalf of the City was approved.
Total Cost: Not to exceed $202,114 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Professional Services Account 10-35-645-000-6399
15. Professional Services Agreement with Unite Us, Inc., for use by City of Azusa service partners; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement, in a form acceptable to
the City Attorney, on behalf of the City, subject to non-substantive changes made by the City
Manager and City Attorney was approved.
Total Cost: $160,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes, pending grant acceptance
Fund/Account No: TBD, pending grant acceptance
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Avila Jr. to approve the Consent Calendar Items E1-
E-9 and E11-E15.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR - SPECIAL CALL ITEM
Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez provided comments and requested and received information regarding the Gold Line station
security resources, and enforcement authority at the Gold Line station.
Councilmember Alvarez commented about the frustration of adequate security at stores in the area.
Councilmember Avila Jr. commented there will be equipment and maintenance needed to help ensure security and
while the amount of money needed for this is large, it is good to see that those aspects are also included.
Councilmember requested and received staffing requirement information.
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10. A Professional Services Agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for Unarmed Security Services
from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025 with the option for two one (1) year extensions not-to-
exceed an annual amount of $303,947.52; Authorize an appropriation of $48,947.52 in general fund to the
police department to fund the security contract; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement,
in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City was approved.
Total Cost: $303,947.52 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: account #10-20-333-000-6615 -$150,000
account #10-25-410-100-6493 $25,000
account #10-25-543-000-6493 $40,000
account #10-25-410-000-6493 $40,000
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Avila Jr. to approve the Consent Calendar item E10.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2022.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Resolution No. 2022-R11 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds
was approved.
Motion by Mayor Pro-Tem Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Avila Jr. to approve Resolution No. 2022-R11
allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, MENDEZ, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ADJOURNMENT
It was the consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting in solemn honor of those Azusans who lost their
lives to Covid-19 and Mr. Robert ‘Bobby’ Pedroza.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:50 P.M.
* Items heard out of order
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-C86 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-06
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R12 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS:
December 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Special Ceremonial Meeting
December 19, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
January 2, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Cancelled
January 17, 2022, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting