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' MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED
REGULAR MEETING OF THE AZUSA
CITY COUNCIVREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2005 - 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 Light and Water Department Conference Room, located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue, Azusa,
California.
Mayor Chagnon called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
amity Attorney Ferre, Director of Utilities Hsu, Assistant to the Utilities Director Kalscheuer,
Isistant Director of Resource Management Tang, Assistant Director of Electric Operations
mirez, Assistant Director of Water Operations Anderson, Assistant Director of Customer Care
and Solutions Vanca, Administrative Technician Yang, Senior Electrical Engineer Langit, City Clerk
Mendoza, Deputy City Clerk Toscano.
Public Participation Pub Part
Mr. Mike Lee addressed the Board Members expressing his appreciation for appointing Angel M. Lee
Carrillo to fill the unexpired term on the City Council. He agreed with Board Member Rocha's Comments
suggestion to create a Community Outreach Program and also urged the Board Members to look
into the feasibility of bringing a Home Kitchen Restaurant Into the City.
Mr. Art Morales addressed Board Members expressing his delight at the turn out of the election, A. Morales
especially to Chairperson Chagnon and he welcomed new Board Members Keith Hanks and Angel Comments
Carrillo.
Scheduled Item Sched Item
City Clerk Vera Mendoza administered the Oath of Office to Angel Carrillo. Oath to
Carrillo
was consensus of Council to recess at 6:42 p.m.
Recess
Re City Council reconvened at: 8:28 p.m. Reconvened
Discussion was held regarding the proposed sponsorship of students in Ms. Brandi Lopez, Sponsorship
Teacher, and 9th Grade Academy to attend the 29" Annual National Hispanic Women Conference 9`h Grade
on April 20h at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Mayor Chagnon advised that Mr. Dennis Academy
Chiappetta of Athens Disposal had earlier advised that he covered the cost of the attendance. It
was moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Hanks and unanimously
carried to approve the sponsorship If Ms. Lopez has not met her goal. (Ms. Lopez advised at a
later date that she did meet her goal).
Lengthy discussion was held regarding the process for Azusa City Manager Recruitment and the Discussion
proposed schedule. Director of Utilities Hsu presented the proposed schedule as follows: on City Manager
Saturday, April 9h from 9 — 10:30 a.m. The Mayor and Council will hold public interviews with Recruitment
consultant Dr. Mathis and invited guest (3-4 per Councilmember that represent important Process
Community Constituencies. They are to list traits for the new City Manager and important first
challenges. From 12 noon — 1:15 p.m. (later changed and noticed from 11: a.m. to 12:15 p.m.,
the Community at large will be invited to bring recommendations for traits of the new City
Manager an priorities for the City Manager. On April 20/21 there will be confidential interviews of
the top 7-8 candidates, by Dr. Mathis, possibly at the Marriott/Ontario Airport Board Room from
4-9:00 p.m. On April 21 Interview will be held for the next four final candidates and lastly on April
30, 2005, there will be a closed session scheduled for April 30'h from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the
selection of #1 and #2.
Jved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison and unanimously carried CMprocess
pprove the City Manager proposed schedule as presented with Mayor Diane Chagnon and Approved
yor Pro -Tem Dave Hardison to serve as sub -committee of the Council at the April 20-21
Interview session. Further, the City Councllmembers are to send list of 3-4 people that they
would like to invite, to Administration by April 2nd adjourned regular meeting.
Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL Res. 05-C28
AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. Investment
Monies
Moved by Mayor Pro -Tem Hardison, seconded by Councilmember Carrillo to waive further
reading and adopt. Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCiLMEMBERS: NONE
Director Rocha offered a Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AUTHORIZING Res. 05-1114
INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. Investment
Monies
oved by Director Rocha, seconded by Director Hardison to waive further reading and adopt.
solution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Board Members:
AYES: DIRECTORS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: DIRECTORS: NONE
ABSENT: DIRECTORS: NONE
Discussion was held regarding items presented to the City i.e. plaques, awards, etc. and where Discussion
they should be displayed in order for the public to be able to enjoy them. It was suggested that Awards,
items be displayed in the Azusa Museum. Councilmember Rocha advised that he wised to get a Plaques, etc.
case for the American Flag which was flown over Iraq and plaques presented at the last Council
meeting and place It In the Library. He also asked that a recognition certificate be presented to
American soldiers as they return from Iraq; staff was directed to prepare and Council will present
as requested.
It was consensus of the City Council Members adjourn to Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 8:00 a.m., Adjourn to
to conduct an Organizational Workshop. 4/2/05
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 05-C29.
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