HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-1 Minutes Regular Meeting September 18, 2023CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 – 6:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in Closed and Regular session at Azusa Auditorium at 213 E. Foothill
Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702.
CLOSED SESSION
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: MENDEZ, AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MAYOR PRO-TEM BECKWITH,
MAYOR GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia, Chief of
Police Wenrick, Director of Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Community Resources Carpenter,
Interim Director of IT Guadagnino, Director of Economic & Community Development Jimenez, Chief Deputy
City Clerk Garcia, Library Services Manager Hassen, Principal Civil Engineer Cabanas, and Economic
Development Specialist Hinojos.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government
Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Address: 624-628 N. San Gabriel Ave, Azusa, CA 91702
Negotiating Parties: Jim Martindale, Martindale Commercial Real Estate Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM Pursuant to
California Government Code, Section 54956.95.
Case Name: Richard Aguirre v. City of Azusa; WC Claim No. 4A21110JBWZ0001
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None
City Council convened for closed session.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY & SPECIAL UTILITY BOARD MEETING
Mayor Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL ROLL CALL: Roll call was taken by City Clerk Cornejo.
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: MENDEZ, AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MAYOR PRO-TEM BECKWITH,
MAYOR GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
CONSENT ITEM
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ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez, Deputy City Manager DeAnda-Scaia, Chief of
Police Wenrick, Director of Administrative Services Johnson, Director of Community Resources Carpenter,
Interim Director of IT Guadagnino, Director of Economic & Community Development Jimenez, Chief Deputy
City Clerk Garcia, Library Services Manager Hassen, Principal Civil Engineer Cabanas, and Economic
Development Specialist Hinojos, Project Manager Lucy Demirjian.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ray Zavala.
The Invocation was led by Pastor Rick Clark, The Rising Movement Church.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Martinez reported City Council met in closed session for two items. There were no reportable
actions on either item.
CEREMONIAL
1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to all who contributed to the 2023 Kathy’s Cool Cuts for Kids
event.
Mayor Gonzales presented a Certificate of Appreciation for all the organizations and beauticians who
contributed to the 2023 Kathy’s Cool Cuts for Kids event and spoke regarding the importance of the event.
2. Presentation of Certificate of Recognition to Azusa Pacific University (APU) Track & Field Team for their D2
National Championship.
Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith presented a Certificate of Recognition to APU track and field team for their D2
National Championship and invited Athletic Director Gary Pine to speak about the team and their pride in
representing Azusa, and invited Coach Jack Hoyt who spoke about the team’s accomplishment.
3. Presentation of Proclamation proclaiming the week of September 18-24, 2023 as National Adult & Family
Literacy Week in the City of Azusa.
Councilmember Mendez presented the Proclamation for National Adult & Family Literacy Week for
September 18-24, 2023.
4. City Clerk Cornejo introduced Ms. Mercedes Castro, Marilyn Grinsdale and Elaine Dominguez from the
Canyon City Foundation who presented grants to the Azusa Library for their Literacy Program, APU for their
Ask-A-Nurse vaccine program, 4-C Lab who create safe space to young artists in transformation, All In For
Azusa for their youth and family programs, and Neighborhood Homework House for their youth programs.
Leila Hassen, Azusa City Library Services manager recognized the volunteer tutors of the adult literacy
program and new United States citizens who went through the program.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Assistant General Director and Iso Nakasato from Athens Services provided updates from Athens Services for the
Compost and Mulch program at Memorial Park on September 23 from 9 a.m. until noon. Please contact Athen
Services if you have large items for pick up at 888-336-6100. Please be mindful of bear break-ins, Athens Services
offers bear resistant trash barrels. Athens Services sponsors many youth events, please contact them if you have an
event and are looking for a potential sponsor partner. Flyers were left at the public podium.
Laura L. Feune provided comment regarding the Quiet Enjoyment Rule at the complex in which she lives, and
complaints that have gone unanswered by the property management and the lack of security regarding the problem.
Daniel Bringhurst provided comment regarding a HUD grant that is available from the Department of Urban
Development and offered to assist in applying for the grant. The name is Pathways to Remove Obstacles to
Housing designed to help subsidize the affordable housing requirements by RHNA. It is an $85 million dollar grant
that estimates giving out a total of 20 portions.
Antonio Constanetta provided comments regarding the speed of traffic on the streets near playing children and
elderly walkers on Sodano Avenue from the Foot Hill direction between 4th and 5th streets and requested speed
bumps or stop signs at the intersections.
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City Clerk Cornejo commented that he will be making an announcement at the next City Council meeting
regarding the Golden Days 75th Anniversary celebration that will be taking place on October 13-22, 2023. The
parade will be on October 21. Please check out the latest information on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly
known as Twitter).
City Manager Gonzalez responded that in regard to the senior housing noise complaints, he would connect the
public commenter with the City staff in the Community Development Improvement department look into the
matter to see if there are any ordinance violations at the private property.
Mayor Gonzales requested Azusa Police Department look into the speeding problems on Sodano Avenue and
possibly patrol the area a little more.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
*1. ‘Pet of the Month’ Presentation by Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control.
Mayor Gonzales introduced the Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control Pet of the Month Scooter, a four
month old Pug from the Baldwin Park Animal Care center at the Baldwin Park Animal Center at 4275 Elton Street.
Last month’s pet Mia was adopted. Anyone interested in Scooter should contact the care center Monday – Friday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2. City Manager Communications.
City Manager Gonzalez reported that the City received a $2 million dollar grant for Urban Forestry to help reduce
the heat island effect in concrete intense environments to help educate youth on preserving natural resources. The
first kickoff event for the City’s 125th Anniversary celebration will be in front of City Hall on September 30th from
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a concert. Food will also be available. There will be an event on Veteran’s Day, November 11,
at 11 a.m. will begin the City’s led event and that evening will be a concert at the Armory in partnership with the
local VFW and American Legion. Prior to the Veteran’s Day event the City will be promoting the Golden Days
Celebration beginning October 13, 2023 through October 22. There will be a formal Gala Dinner on December 29
from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., more information will come.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Beckwith commented that he attended the Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) conference in
support of several members of staff who presented and did a great job. Shout out to Azusa Rotary and the other
community members who hosted the Field of Glory event. It was a wonderful event at City Hall with the display of
flags. He attended the tree planting ceremony in honor of Councilmember Macias, he was grateful to have been a
part of that.
Councilmember Alvarez asked everyone to please pray for the Mendoza Family. Former City Clerk Vera Mendoza
passed away, she was a great person and will be missed.
Councilmember Avila Jr. thanked staff and the Mayor for initiating the tree planting in member of former
Councilmember Macias. It was a great tribute, and it was good to see his family participating in the event. On
October 17th, the Azusa Police Department will be celebrating their 125th birthday, Golden Days will be celebrating
their 125th Anniversary and La Tolteca will also be celebrating 75 years in business on October 17th, there will be
a comedy show and tickets can be purchased for $50.00 by visiting azusapolicefoundation.org.
Councilmember Mendez thanked everyone who attended and contributed to the services for former
Councilmember Macias. It was a very fitting tribute. He tipped his hat to Rotary and everyone else who assisted
with the Field of Glory event. It was a spectacular event to watch and very moving to see how the individuals
being honored have contributed to this country.
Mayor Gonzales reported on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (COG) who had a presentation the
previous week regarding the implementation of Care Court. They will begin their process on December 1, 2023
and are very restrictive. He asked the Azusa Police Department and the City Attorney to be diligent, as there are
many requirements in getting someone into the system so they can utilize the Care Court program. Ultimately over
the next two years there will be 1,600 beds. This is a probational program over the next two years to see how it will
work out. Mayor Gonzales attended a workshop on broadband and it’s time for this Council to have that
discussion. Azusa is different than many other cities in that Azusa owns their own utility. The Mayor would like to
see what it would look like to have broadband for all residents as a discussion on a future agenda. Additionally, he
would like to discuss oversized vehicles in sensitive places. Trucks have been parking in and around parks and
schools and requested that also be added to a future agenda item. The City’s yard sale weekend was rained out, and
the City Manager was able to postpone it to the next weekend. Rather than guess, there should be a policy in place
that states if it rains or has to cancel, the residents would get a free yard sale on the following weekend.
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Councilmember Mendez stated a secondary plan to that may also be beneficial in a heat wave scenario.
Mayor Gonzales continued and stated that on Monday October 9th the Metro Chair and Mayor Sandoval from the
City of Pomona has asked Azusa City Council to ride on the Metro with him to discuss security and safety. He will
provide the time after the meeting and believed it would be during the morning hours.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE AZUSA CITY COUNCIL TO
AMEND SECTIONS 88.22.065 (ALLOWABLE USES IN NEIGHBORHOODS,) 88.24.005
(ALLOWABLE USES IN DISTRICTS,) 88.26.005 (ALLOWABLE USES IN CORRIDORS,) 88.42.200
(SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS,) 88.36.050 (NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED,)
88.26.010 (FOOTHILL BOULEVARD CORRIDOR,) 88.26.020 (AZUSA/SAN GABRIEL AVENUE
CORRIDORS,) 88.30.014 (DWELLING UNIT MINIMUM FLOOR AREA,) AND 88.36.050 (NUMBER
OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND DETERMINING
THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT. THE AMENDMENTS ARE NEEDED IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT HOUSING PROGRAMS
H3-3, H4-4, H4-5, AND H4-6 AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY'S ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed amendments are exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.),
Section 15061(b)(3) and are outside the definition of a “project” under Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines
and Section 21065 of the Public Resources Code. Due to the nature of the code amendment being considered,
the amendment has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change in
the environment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Waive further reading, read by title only and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-04 An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Azusa amending sections 88.22.065 (Allowable Uses in Neighborhoods,) 88.24.005
(Allowable Uses in Districts,) 88.26.005 (Allowable Uses in Corridors,) 88.42.200 (Senior Citizen
Apartments,) 88.36.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required,) 88.26.010 (Foothill Boulevard Corridor,)
88.26.020 (Azusa/San Gabriel Avenue Corridors,) 88.30.014 (Dwelling Unit Minimum Floor area,) and
88.36.050 (Number of Parking Spaces Required) of the Azusa Municipal Code, and determining the
ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Mayor Gonzales introduced Ordinance No. 2023-04 and requested staff’s presentation.
Director of Community Resources Carpenter provided staff’s presentation, noted that code section 88.42.140
was omitted from the title in the Agenda, but it is written into the Code Amendment and responded to Council
questions.
Mayor Gonzales opened the Public Hearing and requested proof of Publication.
City Clerk stated notice was provided in the San Gabrial Valley newspaper on September 8, 2023. No public
comments were received.
Motion: by Councilmember Mendez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith to close the Public Hearing.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Motion passed 5-0-0
Motion: by Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith, seconded by Councilmember Avila, Jr. to Adopt as written Ordinance No.
2023-04 and read by title only.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALVAREZ
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Motion passed 4-0-1 (Alvarez Abstained)
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2. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-C42 of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, approving a Fourth
Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement (Sergio Gonzalez).
Total Cost: $17,600 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? No
Fund/Account No: General Fund 30%/Special Revenue Funds 70%
Director of Administrative Services Johnson provided the staff report.
Motion: by Councilmember Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Avila, Jr. to Adopt Resolution No. 2023-C42
of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, approving a Fourth Amendment to the City Manager
Employment Agreement (Sergio Gonzalez).
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Motion passed 5-0-0
3. UPDATE AND DIRECTION REGARDING LOCAL RESOURCE CENTER TO PROVIDE SHELTER
AND SERVICES FOR THE UNHOUSED POPULATION.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Provide direction on the development of a site plan and amenities for the Azusa Resource Center; and
2) Authorize City Manager to enter into necessary agreement(s) to develop the project, including
procurement of prefabricated modular units, construction of project site, agreement for on-site support
services and operations; and
3) Authorize City Manager to negotiate an agreement for additional outreach services for an initial one-year
term, pending discussion and allocation of available funds.
4) Authorize FY 2023/24 budget allocation of $1,954,843 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
5) Authorize staff to budget Permeant Local Housing Allocation funds up to $423,286 if the City is awarded
these funds by the Los Angeles County Development Authority.
6) Authorize staff to continue working with SGVCOG and SGVRHT on securing additional funding for the
project.
Preliminary Estimated Cost is $1,548,000 for construction and $625,000 for the first-year operations. Is the
Cost of this item budgeted? No, Fund/Account No: TBT
Project Manager Lucy Demirjian provided staff’s presentation and responded to Council questions.
Council requested local residents be prioritized over transient unhoused population and unanimously liked the
name Azusa Resource Center.
Motion: by Councilmember Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Avila, Jr. to approve staff’s recommendations
as stated above.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Motion passed 5-0-0
CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
1. Minutes of the Regular meeting July 17, 2023 and Special meeting on August 7, 2023 were approved as
written.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
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2. Resolution No. 2023-C43 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which the
same are to be paid was approved.
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 were approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
4. An agreement with Azusa Pacific University for Azusa Reads/Writes/Counts and Discovery Club; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on
behalf of the City was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
5. Accept the grant award from Canyon City Foundation was approved.
Total Cost: $40,000 (Grant) Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: TBT
6. Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of June 2023 was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
7. First Amendment to the agreement authorizing a change to purchase four (4) 2024 Dodge Durango Pursuit
SUV’s vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group in Watsonville, California 95076, in an amount not to
exceed $215,832.08; and Approve the purchase of these vehicles based on the competitive bid process
completed by the County of Los Angeles as authorized under AMC Section 2-253, from which they
ordered Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicles under the Sourcewell master vehicle contract #091521-NAF was
approved.
Total Cost: $215,832.08 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Equipment Replacement #4620310000-7135
8. Waive the competitive bidding process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code section 2- 517(38)
Solicitation and Bidding exceptions; Computers, Computer Components; and Approve the purchase of (2)
Unitrends Recovery Series Appliance Bundle Model R90605 with Unitrends Cloud Service Subscription
for a total of $189,979.13 was approved.
Total Cost: $189,979.13 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 4849930000-7142 (50%) and #4849942000-7142 (50%)
9. An increase to the contract purchase order for Toro Enterprises, Inc. by $150,000; and Authorize the City
Manager to increase the compensation for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $2,708,716 was
approved.
Total Cost: $2,708,716.00 (Increase Contract P.O. by $150,000) Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Citywide Sidewalk Improvements (Acct. 10-80-000-662-7120/66222B-7120)
10. An increase to the contract purchase order for Willdan by $32,022; and Authorize the City Manager to
increase the compensation for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $266,583 was approved.
Total Cost: $266,583.00 (Increase Contract P.O. by $32,022.00) Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Federal HSIP Grant Fund 28 (28-80-000-662-7120/66222A-7120)
11. Receive and file the list of purchase orders was approved.
Total Cost: $107,438 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Various Accounts
12. Waive competitive bidding as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2.521(a) and approve the
lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Lift Gate
through the use of a bid with TIPS-USA; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement
with Enterprise Fleet Management was approved.
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Total Cost: $74,494.11 over five years. Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 10-25-410-000-7135
13. First Amendment to the Slauson Pool Maintenance and Repair Agreement between the City and Hasa,
Inc., DBA Commercial Aquatic Services; 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 was approved.
Total Cost: $36,348 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 10-25-410-100-6493
14. Authorize the City Manager to execute subject to City Attorney approval as to form, Amendment No. 2 to
the Memorandum of Agreement between the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and the City of
Azusa for continued participation in the San Gabriel Valley Neighborhood Coyote Program was approved.
Total Cost: $10,600/annually Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 10-10-130-000-6625
15. Accept a grant award in the amount of $50,000 from Canyon City Foundation to the Community
Resources Department; and Approve necessary budget amendment and adjust the current fiscal year
budget accordingly was approved.
Total Cost: $50,000 Grant Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: 28-25-410-151-4599
16. The acquisition of two Matrice 350 unmanned aerial systems for the purposes of enhancing public safety
by adding needed capability to the DFR program. Total quoted cost of $53,280.83.; and Approval of
purchase through Advexure LLC. Advexure LLC is a Sourcewell vendor operating under contract
#011223 was approved.
Total Cost: $53,280.83 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 28203100417142
17. Funding ($124,322) for services with Flying Lion Inc, so that the Azusa Police Department can enhance
public safety by adding needed capability to the DFR program; and Approve funding pursuant to
Municipal Code 2-520(b), sole source. Flying Lion, Inc. provides a unique and sole source service which
is outlined in attachment #2 was approved.
Total Cost: $124,322 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: 28203100417142
18. Resolution No. 2023-C44 to receive $3 Million for the relocation and preservation of the Old Schoolhouse;
and Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant Agreement between the City of Azusa and the State
of California Natural Resources Agency in a form acceptable to the City Attorney was approved.
Total Cost: $3,000,000 funded through a grant Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Will be established upon Council Approval.
19. Resolution No. 2023-C45 to receive $3 Million for the replacement of the City of Azusa South Reservoir;
and Authorize the City Manager to execute the funding Agreement between the City of Azusa and the
State of California Department of Water Resources in a form acceptable to the City Attorney was
approved.
Total Cost: $3,000,000 funded through a grant Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes
Fund/Account No: Will be established upon Council Approval
20. Resolution No. 2023-C46 appointing Joe Batarse to the Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission;
Adopt Resolution No. 2023-C47 re-appointing Dena Simpson to the Library Commission; Adopt
Resolution No. 2023-C48 re-appointing Lita Abella to the Library Commission; Adopt Resolution No.
2023-C49 re-appointing Mitchell Loera to the Parks & Recreation Commission; Adopt Resolution No.
2023-C50 appointing Patricia Gonzales to the Parks & Recreation Commission; Adopt Resolution No.
2023-C51 appointing Dennis Pellegrino to the Planning Commission; Adopt Resolution No. 2023-C52
appointing Daniel Gavahi to the Planning Commission; and Adopt Resolution No. 2023-C53 appointing
Chris Dodson to the Planning Commission was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
21. The application of a Community Resilience Centers Planning Grant to the CA Strategic Growth Council;
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Adopt Resolution No. 2023-C54; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Grant Agreement, if
awarded, 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: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
22. Resolution No. 2023-C55, A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX TERRITORY TO THE
DESIGNATED IMPROVEMENT AREA NO. 3 OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2005-
1 (ROSEDALE) OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AND ADOPTING A MAP OF THE AREA PROPOSED TO
BE ANNEXED THERETO (ANNEXATION NO. 1) was approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Motion: by Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith, seconded by Councilmember Avila, Jr to approve the Consent Calendar
Items E -1 through E-22 with Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith and Councilmember Alvarez abstaining from Item E-9,
and Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith abstaining from Item E-22.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALVAREZ (Item E -9 only) BECKWITH (Items E-9 and E-22)
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Motion passed 5-0-0
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
1. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE MODIFYING ARTICLE XI OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL
CODE- REAL PROPERTY RECORDS REPORT, SECTION 14-331 – EXCEPTIONS OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Read by title only, second reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-03.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING
A CODE AMENDMENT MODIFYING AND AMENDING ARTICLE XI – REAL PROPERTY
RECORDS REPORT, SECTION 14-331 EXCEPTIONS AND DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE
TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Motion: by Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith, seconded by Councilmember Mendez. to Adopt the 2nd reading of
Ordinance No. 2023-03.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Motion passed 5-0-0
CONSENT CALENDAR - SUCCESSOR AGENCY RELATED BUSINESS.
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
DATED AUGUST 17, 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2023.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-R11 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency
Funds.
Motion: by Councilmember Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Avila, Jr. to approve the Successor Agency
Consent Calendar Items G-1 to adopt Resolution No. 2023-R11 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid
out of Successor Agency Funds.
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
Motion passed 5-0-0
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzales adjourned the meeting in memory of Vera T. Mendoza, Life-Long Azusa Resident and Former
City Clerk. She was a beautiful person and professional in every aspect. She will be sorely missed.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:41 P.M.
* Items heard out of order
__________________________________________
CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-C56 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R12 (Former Redevelopment Agency)
NEXT MEETINGS:
October 2, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting
October 16, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting