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Home My WebLink AboutE-1 Minutes Regular Meeting December 18, 2023CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2023 – 7:30 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, Deputy City Clerk Hernandez, Library Services Manager Hassen, and Principal Civil Engineer Cabanas. SCHEDULED ITEMS 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8 City Negotiators: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager Property Address: 152 E. Foothill Blvd; APN: 8611-003-052 Negotiating Parties: Fred Kaplan, Broker, Bank of America Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIM - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95. Case Number/Claimant: General Liability Carl Warren File No: 3027477, Roderick Garcia. Agency: City of Azusa PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY Mayor Robert 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: AVILA Jr., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, MAYOR PRO-TEM BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALSO PRESENT CONSENT ITEM E-1 City Council December 18, 2023 Page | 2 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, Deputy City Clerk Hernandez, Library Services Manager Hassen, and Principal Civil Engineer Cabanas. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Library Commissioner Kim Antol. The Invocation was led by Pastor Adrian Greer, Foothill Community Church CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Marco Martinez reported City Council met in closed session and reported there were no reportable actions. CEREMONIAL 1. Recognition of City of Azusa Community Improvement Manager Rick McMinn, for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO). Economic & Community Development Director Jimenez presented City of Azusa Community Improvement Manager Rick McMinn with a Lifetime Achievement Award. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION None. REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL 1. **‘Pet of the Month’ Presentation by Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control. Baldwin Park Animal Control Officer provided the ‘Pet of the Month’ presentation regarding a one-year-old neutered Terrier named Roberto, who is available for adoption at Baldwin Park Animal Care Center, which is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 2. **Economic Development Update. Economic & Community Development Director Jimenez provided a presentation regarding the Economic Development Year End Review and Jason Tolleson with Serrano Development Group provided an update on The Orchard project and responded to Council questions. 3. City Manager Communications. City Manager Gonzalez announced that the City Library Manager position has been reclassified to Lila, the new City Librarian. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Pro-Tem Beckwith thanked Councilmember Mendez and all who put together the Santa Tour. Thanks to City staff for the excellent year and happy holidays. The City’s 125th Gala is scheduled for December 29, 2023, at the Linley Scott House. Councilmember Alvarez wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and urged those traveling to stay safe. Councilmember Avila Jr. congratulated Lila, Rick McMan, and all employees for a great year. December was a great month for community events. Great job to Mayor Gonzales and staff on the Azusa Resource Center (ARC). There have been six ribbon cuttings since September and thirty-four business licenses in the last quarter, great job by all those involved. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all. Councilmember Mendez expressed appreciation for the Christmas sweater contest and festive Council meeting, and for the City’s 4th Santa Tour. He thanked Chief Wenrick and the entire department for their efforts, congratulation to Lila for being selected for the City Librarian position. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mayor Gonzales expressed appreciation to City staff for all their hard work. Thanks to Public Works staff for making the downtown area more festive by decorating the poles with Christmas lighting. He recommended City Council December 18, 2023 Page | 3 working on a policy next year to make the downtown more festive during the holidays. Thanks to the Parks and Recreation Department for the wonderful Tree Lighting Ceremony, Cruising Back event, and toy drives. Mayor Gonzales requested that the Together We Fly organization be presented with a Certificate of Recognition for the toy drives. SCHEDULED ITEMS None. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL Mayor Gonzales called for items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Mendez pulled item E-7 for Special Call. 1. Minutes of the City Council Special meeting dated October 23, 2023 were approved as written. Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A 2. Resolution No. 2023-C75 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which the same are to be paid for November 30, 2023 – December 13, 2023 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. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Gonzalez Goodale Architects to extend the term of the agreement until December 31, 2024; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement(s), 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. Extension of the SDI Presence LLC contract; and Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the contract, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City was approved. Total Cost: $100,000 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 1020941000-6399 6. Plans and Specifications for CIP Project No. 2830511084/51023B; and authorize staff to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for the construction of CIP Project No. 2830511084/51023B Azusa City Library Outdoor Learning Space Project was approved. Total Cost: $500,000 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? $500,000 California State Library Grant Award; Remaining Project Budget to Return for Council Approval Fund/Account No: #2830511084/51023B 7. Request by Azusa Police Department to modify the order to National Auto Fleet Group to purchase three Dodge Durango Vehicles in lieu of three Ford Interceptors for patrol vehicles was pulled for Special Call by Councilmember Mendez . Total Cost: $0 Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A 8. Increase to the Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Blanket Purchase Order No. 040447, for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to a not-to-exceed amount of $350,000; and Authorize a budget amendment of $25,000 to the Human Resources (General Fund) and use of General Fund Insurance Reserves in the amount of $275,000 to amend the Risk Management Fund budget was approved. Total Cost: $300,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: $25,000 General Fund/10-50-921-000-6301; $275,000 General Fund Insurance Reserves and Risk Management Fund/42-50-923-000-6301 Motion: by Councilmember Mendez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Beckwith to Adopt the Consent Calendar items E-1 – 6 and E-8. City Council December 18, 2023 Page | 4 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, BECKWITH, MAYOR GONZALES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Motion passed 5-0-0 SPECIAL CALL 7. REQUEST TO MODIFY THE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP TO PURCHASE THREE DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES IN LIEU OF THREE FORD INTERCEPTORS RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the Department’s request to modify the order to National Auto Fleet Group to purchase three Dodge Durango Vehicles in lieu of three Ford Interceptors. Total Cost: $0 Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A Councilmember Mendez requested that Chief of Police Wenrick provide a brief background of the item, who also responded to Councilmember questions. Motion: by Councilmember Mendez, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Beckwith to Adopt the Consent Calendar item E-7. 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 NOVEMBER 17, 2023 THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2023. RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-R15 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds. Motion: by Councilmember Mendez, seconded by Councilmember Alvarez to 1) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-R14 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid for warrants dated November 2, 2023 through November 16, 2023 of Successor Agency Funds. 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. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 8:30 P.M. ** Items heard out of order __________________________________________ CITY CLERK City Council December 18, 2023 Page | 5 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-C76 (City) NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2023-08 NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2023-R16 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS: January 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting – Cancelled January 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting