AGENDA
CITY OF AZUSA
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL,
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO
THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AZUSA AUDITORIUM
213 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
AZUSA, CA 91702
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
06:30 P.M.
Closed Session
Regular Meeting/Ceremonial
AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
ROBERT GONZALES
MAYOR
DENNIS BECKWITH
MAYOR PRO TEM
EDWARD J. ALVAREZ
COUNCIL MEMBER
JESSE AVILA JR.
COUNCIL MEMBER
ANDREW N. MENDEZ
COUNCIL MEMBER
In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk - 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; Azusa Police Department Lobby - 725 N. Alameda Ave., and the City of Azusa Web Page www.azusaca.gov.
Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered “projects” under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.
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Procedures for Addressing the Council
The Council encourages interested people to address this legislative body by making public comments. Public comments may be made during designated agendized public comment periods and during public hearing items. Public comments are limited to five (5) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the Mayor/presiding Chair.
The Council encourages free expression of all points of view. To allow all persons the opportunity to speak, please keep your remarks brief. If others have already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. State law generally prohibits the City Council from responding to or acting upon matters not listed on this agenda. Council rules prohibit clapping, booing, or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience. Clapping, booing, shouting or other actions from the audience which, disturbs, impedes, or otherwise renders infeasible the meeting’s orderly conduct, who, after a request by the presiding officer, refuses to cease such behavior may be removed from the City Council chambers or remote participation platform.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR CLOSED SESSION
Prior to going into closed session, the City Council will convene in the Auditorium serving as Council Chambers to take public comment on the closed session items only. General public comment will be provided for during the regular portion of the meeting beginning at 7:30 P.M.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95. Case Name: Grant Wells v. City of Azusa WC Claim No. AZUA-0194
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES- Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957. Consultation with: City of Azusa Chief of Police and Police Captain
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8.
City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Address: 609 North Azusa Avenue; APN: 8611-004-023 Negotiating Parties: Henry Bouchot
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Purchase
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection at the City Library.
Persons who wish to speak during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda, shall fill out a card requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the City Council meeting. When called, each person may address any item on or off the agenda during the public participation.
In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk - 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; copies for public view are at the Azusa City Library - 729 N. Dalton Ave., Azusa Police Department Lobby - 725 N. Alameda Ave., and the City of Azusa Web Page www.azusaca.gov. Persons who wish to speak in-person during the Public Participation portion of the Agenda or on a Public Hearing item shall fill out a card requesting to speak and shall submit it to the City Clerk prior to 7:30 P.M.; cards submitted after this time will not be accepted.
Those wishing to participate during Public Comment may do so in-person at the Azusa Auditorium, or may submit written public comments by emailing [email protected]. Emailed public comments are due by 5:30 p.m. and shall be limited to no more than 250 words. Written public comments will be provided to the City Council and will be part of the record but will not be read aloud.
View the City Council meeting live on the City’s website https://www.ci.azusa.ca.us/1389/Watch-Meetings-Online, or on Channel 3 (Spectrum). Archived video of recorded meetings is also available on the City website.
Notice Regarding California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Determinations. Pursuant to CEQA, a "project" is defined as a "whole action" subject to a public agency's discretionary funding or approval that has the potential to either (1) cause a direct physical change in the environment or (2) cause a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. "Projects" include discretionary activity by a public agency, a private activity that receives any public funding, or activities that involve the public agency's issuance of a discretionary approval and is not statutorily or categorically exempt from CEQA. (Pub. Res. Code § 21065.) To the extent that matters listed in this Agenda are considered “projects” under CEQA, their appropriate CEQA determination will be listed below each recommendation. If no CEQA determination is listed, it has been determined that the action does not constitute a “project” under CEQA.
A.
PRELIMINARY BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Flag Salute
4. Invocation ? Pastor Felix Garcia, Centro Esperanza
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Presentation from Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano, 31st Congressional District of California.
2. Presentation of Certificate(s) of Recognition to Councilmember Dennis Beckwith.
B.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
This time has been set aside for persons in the audience to make public comments on items listed or not listed on this Agenda. Members of the audience will have the opportunity to address the City Council/Agency Board about public hearing items at the time the public hearing is held. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, the Council/Agency Board is prohibited from taking action on oral requests, but may refer the matter to staff or to a subsequent meeting. Each person or representative of a group shall be allowed to speak without interruption for up to five (5) continuous minutes, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to the speaker’s questions or comments may be handled after the speaker has completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes.
C.
REPORTS, UPDATES, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF/COUNCIL
1. City Manager Communications.
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C66 approving and adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974. Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D-1 Staff Report - Conflict of Interest Code 2024
2. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR RAPID HOUSING DEVELOPMENT (RHOD) PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE AZUSA RESOURCE CENTER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approval to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SGVCOG; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the SGVCOG, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and 3) Authorize $374,667 from undesignated General Fund reserves to fund the Azusa Resource Center operational contract as other grant funding is being pursued.
Total Cost: $374,667 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: appropriation from undesignated General Fund reserves D-2 Staff Report - MOA with SGVCOG for RHoD funds
E.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The
Consent Calendar
adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one vote. If Councilmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar
individually, it will be considered under
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
1. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATED NOVEMBER 4, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve minutes as written.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-1 Minutes Regular Meeting November 4, 2024
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2024 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C67 allowing certain claims and demands and specifying the funds out of which the same are to be paid.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-2 Warrant Register 11.14.24-11.27.24
3. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the following Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s).
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
E-3 Council HR Action Items
4. CITY TREASURER?S ACCOUNTING OF ALL RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS AND FUND BALANCES FOR THE MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Reports of Receipts, Disbursements and Fund Balances for the months of April and May 2024.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
E-4 Treasurers Reports for April and May 2024
5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY THE HOMELESS CRISIS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review and adopt the following Resolution No. 2024-C68; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY CAUSED BY THE HOMELESS CRISIS Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
E-5 Resolution Extending Emergency Proclamation Homelessness
6. PURCHASE OF FOUR 2024 FORD UTILITY POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the purchase of four 2024 Ford Police Interceptor SUV vehicles from Envision Ford Lincoln of Duarte, in an amount not to exceed $255,033.
Total Cost: $255,033 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 46-20-310-000-7135
E-6 Staff Report Police vehicle purchases
7. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN HEAVY MOVING AND RIGGING, INC TO COMPLETE THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE BUILDING RELOCATION RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a contract amendment and to American Heavy Moving and Rigging, Inc, for an additional $27,000, for the final stage of the Old Schoolhouse Relocation Project to a total contract amount of $107,250, plus maintain the original contingency of $8,225.
Total Cost: $257,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 28-10-615-000-7125/61524A-7125
E-7 Staff Report - School House Relocation Contract Amendment F.
SECOND READING ORDINANCES
1. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 88.42.190 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Waive further reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-08; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION 88.42.190 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER SECTION 21080.17 OF THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
F-1 Second Reading - ADU and JADU Code Amendment
G.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The
Consent Calendar
adopting the printed recommended actions will be enacted with one vote. If Councilmembers or Staff wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar
individually, it will be considered under
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS.
G-1 Warrants Successor Agency 10.17.24-11.27.24
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED OCTOBER 17, 2024 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-R14 allowing certain claims and demands to be paid out of Successor Agency Funds. Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
H.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will be adjourned in memory of Nancy Gimlich, longtime Azusa resident, Jerry Padilla, longtime Azusa resident, and Edith Russek, longtime Azusa resident and City Commissioner.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
December 11, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Special Meeting
December 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting January 6, 2025 Canceled
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I, Adrian Garcia, MMC, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of Azusa, or my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on November 27, 2024 seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at the City Clerk’s Office, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the lobby of the Police Department, 725 N. Alameda Ave.; the Civic Auditorium, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.; the City Library, 729 N. Dalton Ave.; and on the City’s Web Page at www.ci.azusa.ca.us
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Adrian Garcia, MMC
Chief Deputy City Clerk
Azusa City Clerk's Office