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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-18-2022, Minutes Regular MeetingCITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022 – 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 Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, MAYOR PRO-TEM AVILA Jr., MAYOR GONZALES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MENDEZ ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Deputy City Manager De Anda-Scaia, Director of Administrative Services Talika M. Johnson, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia. PUBLIC COMMENT - None CLOSED SESSION 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(1) Case Name: Erin Kay Coulter vs City of Azusa, Case Number: 21STCV43825 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY. Mayor Gonzales called the Regular meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo. PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH, ALVAREZ, MAYOR PRO-TEM AVILA Jr., MAYOR GONZALES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MENDEZ The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Jennifer Hicks. Invocation was delivered by Father Richard Vega, of Saint Frances of Rome Church, in Azusa California. ALSO PRESENT Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo. Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Marco, Chief of Police Bertelsen, Director of Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Utilities Robledo, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Delgadillo, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia, and Chief Deputy City Clerk Garcia, Miki Carpenter, Director of Community Resources, Matt Marquez Director of Economic & Community Development, Economic Development Specialist Carina Campos, Consultant Elizabeth Ramirez with Athens Services, Director of Administrative services Talika Johnson. CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Council convened at 6:30 P.M. in Closed Session; City Attorney Marco reported there was no reportable action. CEREMONIAL None PUBLIC COMMENT One letter of correspondence from Bill Holman (Rosedale Great Park) Darinka Vargas (CBG Grant funding for the Homework House); Jennifer Hicks (Exec. Director of Neighborhood Homework House); Julsa Rosetta (Spanish translator: Darinka Vargas – Homework House); Diana Reyes Williams (Atlantis Gardens Jurisdiction/crime/Affordable Housing); REPORTS, UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL City Manager Communications City Manager Sergio Gonzalez reported the next phase of the Athens organic trash service will be to deliver trash bins, and the roll-out is expected to be in February 2022. A pandemic update was provided, city operations are currently being held in person under strict COVID-19 guidelines. There has been an increase in testing, the positivity rate is about 26%, 35,000 tests were processed in 2021. Testing has been increased between 8 a.m. – and 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday due to the contagious rate of Omicron and the need for testing to return to schools and work after infection. Residents should be going to sanctioned sites for testing. Precautions be made and everyone should continue to be mindful. In reply to the comments made by Diana Reyes, City Manager Gonzalez stated the Atlantis Gardens housing project is not on a future agenda. The property was acquired by the LA County 15-years ago when the state allowed cities to create redevelopment agencies and invest in property to improve blight areas. There was an approved project in process when the State eliminated the redevelopment agencies in 2011 and as a result, the properties reverted to the LA County. The property is located within the Azusa City limits and thus falls within the jurisdiction of the Azusa Police Department. LA County has recently allocated the vacant properties to the LA Land Act for Affordable Housing. Mayor Gonzales commented that he and Councilmember Mendez were on the Ad-Hoc Committee that oversaw the allocation of the vacant properties in the Atlantis Garden area and the intended completion date of that housing project was for 2016. When the state eliminated the Redevelopment Program the funds were also eliminated. Mayor Gonzales spoke with Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis on Saturday and the Mayor has now moved this item as a priority with the Supervisor, stating a development needs to be completed as soon as possible, and encouraged Staff to work with Supervisor Solis in working towards this goal. Council has worked with and will continue to work with the Police Department in making that area safer. Police Department Annual Report Chief of Police Bertelsen commented about the homicide that occurred ten days ago in Atlantis Garden has jurisdiction in that area, however often when there is a homicide, they call in the Sheriff’s Department at which point all press releases and jurisdiction of the crime become that of the Sheriff’s Department. Azusa City Police Department is working in conjunction with the LA County Sherriff’s Department to solve this crime as quickly as possible. Chief Bertelsen provided a 2021 report for the Azusa City Police Department (ACPD) citing some of the challenges and successes of the department. COVID-19 continues to be a challenge and all officers are practicing safety precautions. The jail was inspected by the health department to include a full facility inspection of COVID-19 protocols which was passed with the comment that the ACPD was doing more to keep their staff safe than most agencies that have been inspected. The cyber-attack in early 2021 resulted in much of the IT responsibilities being outsourced so that their IT is in a more collaborative situation with the City’s IT environment and in a much safer position. There have been many community outreach programs in 2021 that had been postponed in 2020 and will continue to hold more in 2022. The Department is working towards filling the vacancies within the ACPD, City Council approving lateral hiring bonuses in 2021 will help significantly. There are currently 9 officer vacancies, with 7 currently in the hiring process, and a list was provided of positions hired in 2021. ACPD has implemented in a Chaplin program that has been working well for the Department and the community. Helicopter services was also implemented for critical incidents and calls as needed. The new ACPD K-9 program began in 2021; since that time, they have participated in the seizure of 1200-plus kilos of methamphetamines, 11-kilos of cocaine, 45,000 heroin and fentanyl pills, cash, and weapons with the regional K-9 programs they assist. There was an 11% increase in calls that ACPD responded to in 2021, equaling close to 35,000-total calls. There were no increases in homicides, with five in 2019, one in 2020 and one in 2021. There was a 9% decrease in domestic disturbance calls, 9% decrease in motor vehicle thefts, and in increase in sexual assaults and arson resulting in a .3% decrease in major felonies. The body worn cams will be installed in 2022. The organization is looking into leadership promotions for the future. There will be a transition of Chief’s in May as Chief Bertlesen has announced his plan to retire after 28 years of service. Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr. thanked Chief Bertlesen for the extensive report and requested the report be made public on the ACPD website, so everyone has access to the 2021 data. In reply to Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr, Chief Bertlesen stated the criteria for placing a pole-cam in a specific area within the community is based on situations and the current needs, there was one in front of City Hall for a period of time. There are currently several fixed auto license plate readers in the community. Sometimes they are covert and sometimes they are not. OneLegacy Update Mr. Tom Mone, CEO of OneLegacy, provided an update on the OneLegacy Donor Recovery Center in Azusa. The Topping Ceremony has taken place, it is a 160,000 Square Foot building that through the help of the City, Staff and City Council, they are set to take possession of the building on July 1, 2022. They participated in the Holiday Banners in 2021 and are looking forward to joining in that again in 2022. In addition, they had a Rose Parade Float First Look event in December of 2021. This year they had sixty national partners participating in the Rose Parade Float. The relocation schedule is as follows: Completion of Construction will be June of 2022, furniture and IT installation will be June-August, move-in is scheduled for September of 2022 and the New Corporate Office-Azusa will begin November 1, 2022. Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr. thanked Mr. Mone for the update and expressed the City’s appreciation for including Azusa in their outreach and corporate activities of relocating to Azusa and an interest in seeing a tour when the time is appropriate. Council Comments Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr. commented that Councilmember Mendez requested he thank everyone who participated in the Christmas parade, they were able to provide the parade for children and adults who typically are not accessible to such events. Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr. expressed his deepest condolences to Jorge Rosales’ family for their loss, and to the family of Robert Lopez for their tragic loss and requested tonight’s meeting be adjourned in honor of Mr. Robert Lopez and Dolores Ramirez, and asked City Clerk Cornejo to put together letters of condolences. Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr. is looking forward to 2022 and the opportunities being opened for Azusa. OneLegacy will be opening, Lumia project will be breaking ground in February. Elections are coming in 2022, he wished everyone who is up for election luck. There are lot of things that still need to be accomplished and he has great expectations that with the help of Council, Staff and City Officials that they will accomplish everything they can. Chief Bertlesen will be greatly missed. Councilmember Alvarez reported the Foothill Transit Meeting in December had Congresswoman Grace Flores Napolitano who spoke about the Infrastructure Bill and what it means financially; $30 billion will be dedicated to highways, $9 million will go to transit agencies, $5.5 billion for low emission buses, $2 billion for transit effecting seniors and disabled, $17 million for transit-oriented development. Foothill Transit has applied for a grant for $7.9 million for low emission buses. Foothill Transit leads the nation for alternative energy buses. There will be service changes: Line 690 will be canceled due to low ridership and Line 292 will be cancelling two runs. These changes will save $451,000 annually. They are also challenged due to COVID and are requesting patience and are hiring drivers. Councilmember Alvarez spoke about Jorge Rosales and his participation in City Council meetings and photography work around the city through the years. Many considered him the office photographer of Azusa. He will be greatly missed and please continue to pray for his family. In conclusion Councilmember Alvarez extended a welcome to OneLegacy. Councilmember Mendez – excused absence Councilmember Beckwith expressed many thanks to all those who took part of the Christmas events, it was a joy to be out and about, extended his thoughts and prayers to the Lopez, Rosales and Ramirez families. There is a coffee time event on January 19th, 2022 with both LA County Captain Queijo and Chief Bertlesen at the Azusa APU/Citrus Station from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for coffee and discussions about security in the area. The Athens recycling changes will be coming soon, and he encouraged everyone to read through the information and ask questions as this will be a transition everyone will go through together. Mayor Gonzales attended a previous coffee event in the summer that was well attended and very informative. Discussions were held about ridership, safety and security on the Line, and the vision of what the TSB will be doing regarding safety. Tomorrow was supposed to be the start of the Spectrum Youth Library program and has been postponed due to the COVID surge. It will provide resources for children who are on the Spectrum. He is looking forward to the start of that. Pica Rivera put together a Veterans Commission as a one stop shop to address Veteran resource issues in Pica Rivera. He would like to put together a similar committee in Azusa called the Veterans Resource Committee. He would like to provide better resources to the veteran community in Azusa. Anything we can do to support our Veterans is greatly needed and directed staff to research a program such as the one in Pica Rivera and bring forth the information to City Council for consideration. This is one of many challenges facing our community, another is homelessness. Mayor Gonzales is looking to aggressively address these challenges for the community. SCHEDULED ITEMS – CITY COUNCIL 1. PUBLIC HEARING – ADOPTION OF UPDATED CITYWIDE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES. Richard Lamb, Budget Administrator, provided a staff report. Mayor Gonzales noted a correction in the Staff Report for the Door Tag Fee which was printed at $250 dollars, it should have been $25 dollars. City Manager Gonzalez clarified the money listed for the fire house is what the cost would be to build a new fire house. The City does not have any control over the County’s CPI fees for fire services. Public Works Principal Civil Engineer Miguel Cabanas replied to Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr.’s question that if a City tree causes damage, there is no fee. The City crews replace lateral at no charge to the homeowner. It is determined at the time of replacement if it is a private or public tree. Director of Community Resources Mickie Carpenter responded to Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr.’s inquiry that the fee to decorate is the total cost, not an hourly cost. The $60 dollars listed is for two people to open the facility and help with the decorations at a rate of $15 dollars per hour. Two people are needed in case something is required that is offsite. One can remain onsite with the contractors. Mr. Lamb answered Councilmember Beckwith’s question that a full cost service study was conducted in 2016 and the cost of services rendered was matching the charges and fees that were being applied to end users. In order to calibrate the increase in inflation, materials and labor costs, if those costs are not adjusted, the City will end up having to supplement the difference and it will hit the General Fund. City Manager Gonzalez explained the City has to stay in line with labor costs as it would not be fair to pay less rates than other Cities without catering to one segment over the other, particularly in the Public Works department. Mayor Gonzales opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Cornejo confirmed all noticing was met and is on file in the City Clerk’s office and held proof of publication in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on December 28th, 2021. There were no public communications or comments. Public Testimony: None Motion to close the Public Hearing by Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by 4-0 vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MENDEZ Mayor Gonzales stated the Public Hearing is closed. a. Resolution No. 2022-C01 was approved regarding various municipal activities and services to be effective on January 18, 2022; and b. Resolution No. 2022-C02 was approved for development project services fees to be effective 60 days from January 18, 2022 (March 19, 2022). Motion to move Resolution No. 2022-C01 and Resolution No. 2022-C02 by Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., seconded by Councilmember Beckwith, with the stated correction, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MENDEZ 2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS AND BUDGET FOR THE NEW CDBG PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023. Director of Economic & Community Development Matt Marquez introduced Azusa City Grant Block Consultant Tina Gal provided a staff report. Ms. Gal answered Councilmember Alvarez’s question that the Azusa Family Services was funded in 2021, and the three projects explained are the projects that indicate the highest needs within the community. Only those three applications were received. City Manager Gonzalez replied to Mayor Gonzales that Azusa reached the 50,000 thresholds which gave Azusa Entitled status. A certified census will be needed to withdraw from the County’s process should this grant be awarded, if that is accomplished in time, the City could see a 20% increase in funding from not having to pay the County’s passthrough fees. In response to Mayor Gonzales, Ms. Gal stated the criteria amount awarded remains $10,000 until determined at the time the Entitlement is formally reached. The $10,000 amount is a requirement of the LA County Development Authority. Mayor Gonzales requested the amount of funding be increased when the Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) becomes available. City Manager Gonzalez explained next week they will have information available for the Access Reserve funds and soon after they will have the information about the Federal funds. Mayor Gonzales opened the Public Hearing. City Clerk Cornejo confirmed all noticing was met and proof of publication in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune on December 22, 2021 is on hand. Public Testimony: There were no public communications other than the Public Speakers earlier in the meeting. Motion to close the Public Hearing by Councilmember Beckwith, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., and carried by 4-0 vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ Mayor Gonzales stated the Public Hearing is closed. A. Resolution No. 2022-C03 was approved for the Program Year (PY) 2022-2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; and Authorizing 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. Motion to move Resolution No. 2022-C03 by Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by 4-0 vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ 3. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, BUDGET APPROPRIATION, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT, AND INITATION OF BID PROCESS FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AND PURCHASES RELATED TO CITY-OWNED FACILITY AT 890 THE PROMENADE (PROMENADE AT CITRUS PROJECT). Deputy City Manager Nico DeAnda-Scaia provided a staff report. a) A Lease Agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) was adopted for use of the City’s building located at 890 The Promenade, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in substantial form, subject to minor modifications acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City; b) Project plans and specifications for the Promenade at Citrus Project (CIP Project #62519A) was approved with authorization given to Staff to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for construction services related to tenant improvements; c) Staff was authorized to solicit a Requests for Proposals for the purchase and installation of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) related to the Promenade at Citrus Project (CIP Project #62519A); d) A Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Project Dimensions, Inc. was approved for planning, leasing and development services related to the Promenade at Citrus Project, extending the term for an additional one (1) year term and modifying the compensation amount, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Amendment on behalf of the City; and e) The appropriation and use of $3,111,498 from the General Fund for project-related costs, of which $2,865,318 will be reimbursed by LA Metro over three (3) phases of construction was approved. In reply to Councilmember Alvarez’s inquiry Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia explained the reimbursements through the construction phase of the project will be based on contract assignment upon construction completion before FF&E and upon project completion. The tenant will be paying for the Line Share of the costs. There will be a budget amendment to add the $2.8 million to the funds already allocated. In response to Councilmember Beckwith’s comments Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia stated that there many potential costs associated with leasing to small businesses who require the property owner to fund Tenant Improvements and lease turnovers with failing new businesses as opposed to leasing to the County which would ensure stable rent payments and they pay their own tenant improvements. Vice President Steve Sandland, Project Dimensions, Inc. provided additional information regarding national tenants and the county being more suitable for this project as it is a 10-year lease with mutual four or five-year options. City Manager Gonzalez and Mayor Gonzales both commented that any retail going into the promenade area right now would struggle and would need security, the future potential is there as they expand the area for active transportation. In answer to Councilmember Alvarez, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia stated LA Metro has said they will have 24- 25 daily employees supplemented by contractors and it will be 24 hr./7 day a week operation. Motion to approve Agenda Item 3 (a) – (e) by Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., seconded by Councilmember Beckwith, and carried by a unanimous vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr. abstained from Item 5 due to proximity of his residence. Councilmember Beckwith abstained from Item 1, Minutes for the Special meeting of September 28, 2021, as he was not in attendance of the meeting. City Manager Gonzalez stated there is a typo in Item 9, “in an amount to exceed” should be “in an amount Not to exceed”. 1. The minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 4, 2021 were approved as written. 2. Resolution No. 2022-C04 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which the same are to be paid was approved and adopted. 3. Resolution No. 2022-C05 Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s); and update classification titles of Director of Utilities and Director of Recreation and Family Services was approved and adopted. 4. City Treasurer’s Report for the month of October 2021 was received, reviewed and filed. 5. Project improvements as recommended by the City Engineer; and Authorization for Staff to file a Notice of Completion for the 2021 Residential Resurfacing Project Capital Improvement Project No. 66121A was approved. 6. The grant award from the California State Library was accepted; and necessary budget amendments to adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingly was approved. 7. The LSTA Grant award from the California State Library was accepted; and necessary budget amendments to adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingly was approved. 8. The first amendment with Client First, not-to-exceed annual amount of $16,000; and Authorization for the City Manager to sign the first amendment between the City and Client First was approved. 9. A Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with SWA Group to develop the Downtown Azusa Streetscape Plan in an amount not to exceed $100,000 plus an allowance of $10,000 (10%) for contingencies for a total contract amount of $110,000; and Authorization for the City Manager to prepare and execute the agreements, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City was approved. 10. Resolution No. 2022-C06, the assignment of existing agreement between the City of Azusa and Allied Universal for ongoing contract Jail Services was adopted; and the continued contracting jail services with Allied Universal Security Services who has acquired the existing G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. contract was approved. 11. Resolution No. 2022-C07, assignment of existing agreement between the City of Azusa and SDI Presence LLC for ongoing Contract Information Technology Services was adopted; and assignment of existing agreement to continue contracting IT services with SDI Presence LLC who has acquired the existing Scientia Consulting Group, Inc contract was approved. 12. The quotation for products and services of $98,086.28 with McMurray Stern for the delivery and installation of Spacesaver pass through evidence lockers, two Mystaire SecureDry forensic evidence drying cabinets, and a stainless-steel countertop for packaging and documenting evidence prior to temporary storage in the pass through lockers was approved. 13. An extension of the current agreement on a “month to month” basis while City Staff completes a new request for proposal for security services; and authorizing 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. 14. Waive the competitive bidding process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section. 2-517(a)(14) – Attorney Services; and the increase of Blanket Purchase Order 036239 to Debra L. Reilly in the amount not to exceed $100,000 for Legal Services was approved. Motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items E-1 – E-14 by Councilmember Beckwith, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by unanimous vote of the Council, with Councilmember Beckwith abstaining from Item E-1 and Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr. abstaining from Item E-5. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr. (E-1 – E-4, E-6 – E-14), BECKWITH (E-2 – E-14) NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH (Consent Calendar Item E-1), AVILA Jr. (Consent Calendar Item E-5) ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MENDEZ SECOND READING 1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2021-07 AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 58 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING AND ORDINANCE NO. 2021-08, AMENDING AND RESTATING SECTION 88.34.080 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE MODEL WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE (CODIFIED AT CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 23, DIVISION 2, CHAPTER 2.7, SECTION 490 ET SEQ.) AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO. 1) Read by title only, second reading of Ordinance No. 2021-07 amending and restating Article II of Chapter 58 of the City of Azusa Municipal Code, Waste Disposal and Recycling; and Motion to approve amending and restating Ordinance No. 2021-07 by Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., seconded by Councilmember Beckwith, and carried by a 4-0 vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ 2) Read by title only, second reading of Ordinance No. 2021-08 amending and restating Section 88.34.080 of the Azusa Municipal Code relating to the adoption of the California State Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (codified at California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Division 2, Chapter 2.7, Section 490 et seq.) and any amendments thereto. Motion to approve amending and restating Ordinance No. 2021-08 by Councilmember Beckwith, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., and carried by a 4-0 vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ 2. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION – AMENDED AND RESTATED ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE VII. – BIDDING AND CONTRACTING, AND OTHER PURCHASES OF PROJECT, SUPPLIES, SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT. 1) Read by title only, second reading of Ordinance No. 2021-09 and AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMENDING AND RESTATING ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 2 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO Bidding and Contracting, and other purchase of project, supplies, services and equipment. Motion to approve amending and restating and revising Ordinance No. 2021-09 by Councilmember Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Beckwith, and carried by a 4-0 vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ 2) The attached Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual was reviewed and adopted. Motion to approve review and adopt the attached Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual by Councilmember Beckwith, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez, and carried by a 4-0 vote of the Council. AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED DECEMBER 9, 2021 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2022. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Resolution No. 2022-R01 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds was adopted and approved. APPROVAL OF RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Resolution No. 2022-R02, approving and adopting the “Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule” for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (ROPS 22-23) pursuant to AB x1 26 as amended by AB 1484 was adopted and approved. Resolution No. 2022-R03, approving and adopting the proposed Administrative Budget for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 was adopted and approved. Moved by Agency Member Beckwith, seconded by Agency Member Mayor Pro-Tem Avila Jr., and carried by unanimous vote of the Agency to adopt Resolution No. 2022-R01, Resolution No. 2022-R02 and Resolution No. 2022-R03. AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS: GONZALES, ALVAREZ, AVILA Jr., BECKWITH NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: AGENCY MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS: MENDEZ ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Council to adjourn the meeting in solemn honor of Jorge Rosales, Ms. Lucille Pedroza, Robert Lopez, and Dolores Ramirez, and those Azusans who lost their lives to Covid-19. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:45 P.M. * Items heard out of order __________________________________________ CITY CLERK NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-C08 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2022-01 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2022-R04 (Former Redevelopment Agency)