CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
THE PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024 – 6:30 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in Special session at Azusa Auditorium at 213 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY, THE PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY & SPECIAL UTILITY BOARD MEETING
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., MAYOR PRO -TEM ALVAREZ , MAYOR
GONZALES
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH (Excused)
ALSO PRESENT
Elected Officials: City Clerk Cornejo.
Staff Members: City Manager Gonzalez, City Attorney Martinez , Interim City Clerk Services Manager Demirjian, Deputy City Clerk Hernandez, Chief of Police Wenrick, Deputy City Manager De-Anda, Director of Administrative Services Johnson , Director of Community Resources Carpenter, Director of IT Guadagnino, Director of Economic & Community Development Jimenez, Director of Public Works Delgadillo, General Manager of Utilities Singh, Library Services Manager Hassen.
Honor Guard by Azusa Police Department presented Colors.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cecilia Macias.
National Anthem sung by Loretta Corpis.
The Invocation was led by Pastor Will Yih, Sandals Church.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. RESOLUTION DECLARING GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RESULTS HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C69, reciting the fact of the General Municipal election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
City Clerk Jeffr ey L. Cornejo, Jr. provided the staff presentation for the General Municipal election held on November 5, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law.
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Motion: by Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Mendez, to Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C69.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, MAYOR GONZALES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH
Motion passed 4-0-1
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION GRANTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE
ADMINISTRATION (CDTFA) AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT MEASURE ZZ, A LOCAL
TRANSACTION AND USE TAX (TUT) AND ADOPT RESOLUTION TO GRANT CERTAIN
EMPLOYEES AND HDL ASSOCIATES AUTHORITY TO EXAMINE THE TUT TAX RECORDS OF THE CDTFA; AND APPROVE REQUIRED CDTFA AGREEMENTS AND DOCUMENTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C70 authorizing the CDTFA to administer and implement Measure ZZ, a local transaction and use tax (TUT); and
2) Authorize the City Manager and Director of Administrative Services to execute an agreement with the CDTFA for preparation work; and
3) Authorize the City Manager and Director of Administrative Services to execute an agreement with the CDTFA granting the CDTFA approval to administrate the City's transactions and use taxes; and 4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C71 granting certain City Employees and Hinderliter, de Llama & Associates authority to examine the transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA.
Total Cost: $175,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: General Fund 10-90-000-000-7071
Director of Administrative Services Johnson provided the staff presentation about the resolution to grant the California Department of T ax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Authority to implement Measure ZZ, a local Transaction and Use Tax (TUT), and the resolution to grant certain employees and HDL associates authority to examine the TUT tax records of the CDTFA and responded to council questions.
Motion: by Mayor Pro -Tem Alvarez, seconded by Councilmember Mendez , to approve all of staff recommendations as listed above.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, MAYOR GONZALES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH
Motion passed 4-0-1
CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Gonzales called for items to be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
1. Personnel Action Requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Civil Service Rules and app licable Memorandum of Understanding(s) were approved.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
Motion: by Councilmember Avila Jr., seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez , to Adopt the Consent Calenda r items E-1.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA JR., ALVAREZ, MENDEZ, MAYOR GONZALES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: BECKWITH
Motion passed 4-0-1
OATHS OF OFFICE, PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND SEATING OF
OFFICIALS
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Oath of Office was administered to newly elected officials: COUNCILMEMBER, District 2 - Sabrina Bow; COUNCILMEMBER, District 4 - Jesse Avila, Jr.; COUNCILMEMBER, District 5 - Robert Gonzales.
Councilmember Sabrina Bow spoke and thanked her family, frien ds, and district for supporting this endeavor and she looked forward to serving the City of Azusa and it’s wonderful community.
Councilmember Jesse Avila Jr. spoke and thanked his family and the community for supporting and re -electing him to City Council.
Councilmember Robert Gonzales spoke and thanked his family, friends and community for trusting him to continue serving the City and it’s residents who make up the community, as a Councilmember.
City Manager spoke regarding his enthusiasm in looking forward to working with the new Council during the next four years and some of the programs that are working hard to continue improving Azusa to be the best city.
Mayor Gonzales recognized the other elected city and community officials.
The Benediction was led by Pastor Will Yih of Sandals Church.
City Council members congratulated the newly elected Councilmembers and City officials.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gonzales adjourned the meeting.
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:16 P.M.
** Items heard out of order
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CITY CLERK
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-C01 (City)
NEXT ORDINANCE NO. 2025-01
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-R01 (Former Redevelopment Agency) NEXT MEETINGS:
December 16, 2024, Cancelled
January 6, 2025, Cancelled
January 21, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting