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, AUGUST 19, 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
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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 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager, Talika M. Johnson, Director of Administrative Services and Nico De Anda-Scaia, Deputy City Manager.
Organizations: SEIU (Service Employees International Union- Local 721), ACEA (Azusa City Employees Association), AMMA (Azusa Mid-Management Association), APOA (Azusa Police Officers Association) APMA (Azusa Police Management Association), APEA (Azusa Police Executive Association), CAPP (Civilian Association of Police Personnel), and Unrepresented (Non-Department Directors).
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager Property Address: 641 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-905, 633 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-915, 629 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-920, 630 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-911, 606 Glenfinnan Ave; APN: 8612-001-921, 600 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-001-906, 610 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-001-912, 630 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-001-922, 670 East 6th St.; APN: 8612-001-919, 616 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-907, 628 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-908, 601 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-916, 615 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-917, 627 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-918, 630 Cedarglen Dr.; APN: 8612-001-910, 645 E. Lime Ave.; APN: 8612-001-914, 627 E. Lime Ave.; APN: 8612-001-909, 611 E. Lime Ave.; APN: 8612-001-913 Negotiating Parties: Emilio Salas, Executive Director, Los Angeles County Development Authority 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 James Mendoza, Altar Foursquare Church
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Certificates of Appreciation for partnership in the Azusa Community Day of Champions, 6th Annual Paul Banke BOXFAM, and Ringside Watch Party.
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. ?Pet of the Month? Presentation by Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control.
2. City Manager Communications.
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING-FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 88.22.070 (NEIGHBORHOOD SITE PLANNING AND BUILDING DESIGN), 88.70.020 (DEFINITIONS OF SPECIALIZED TERMS AND PHRASES), ADDITION OF SECTIONS 88.22.080 (LOT COVERAGE AND FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS), 88.22.090 (OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS 5) DETERMINING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close public hearing;
2) Waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2024-04 of the City of Azusa City Council amending the following Azusa Municipal Code Sections: 88.22.070 Neighborhood Site Planning and Building Design, 88.70.020 Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases, adding the following new Sections: 88.22.080 Lot Coverage and Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Requirements in Residential Neighborhoods, Section 88.22.090 Objective Design Standards for Residential Neighborhoods and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D-1 Staff Report - Final FAR, LC, and ODS Code Amendment
2. PUBLIC HEARING - FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE DHAMMAKAYA INTERNATIONAL MEDITATION CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN TO REDUCE THE SCOPE OF DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND ADOPTION OF RELATED EIR ADDENDUM.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close public hearing;
2) Find the requested project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
3) Waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2024-05, amending the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center specific plan to reduce the scope of development within the specific plan area, and adoption of related EIR addendum
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D-2 Staff Report - DIMC
3. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO A1 FOR OLD SCHOOLHOUSE RESTORATION PROJECT. This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15331 - Historical Resource Restoration of the CEQA Guidelines RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Award a construction contract to Act 1 Construction in an amount not-to-exceed $2,181,645.84 per modified project plan and specifications;
2) Authorize project contingency funding of 10%, or $218,165 for change orders as approved by the City Manager; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
Total Cost: $2,399,810.84 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 28-10-615-000/61524A
D-3 Staff Report - Award of contract for construction Old Schoolhouse
4. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS REVISING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Waive further reading, read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2024-06 - an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, amending Section 2-30 and Section 2-31 of the Azusa Municipal Code relating to City Council and Mayor's Compensation; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C43 - a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, Revising the Schedule of Salary and Benefits for City Council Members; and
3) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C44 - a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, Revising the Schedule of Salary and Benefits for Other Elected Officials; and
4) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C45 - a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, Adjusting Stipends for Board Members and Commissioners.
Total Cost: $46,914.39 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: General Fund/Fund 10
D-4 Staff Report - Discussion of Elected, Board, and Commissioner Compensation
5. CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW FOR THE CO-SPONSORING OF THE SECOND "CRUISING BACK 2 ROUTE 66" CAR SHOW AND TOY DRIVE TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2024, WAIVE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FEES, AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW FOR LIMITED STREET CLOSURES THE DAY OF THE EVENT. This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 - Existing Facilities of the CEQA Guidelines RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Authorize and adopt a Resolution to allow for the temporary street closure and use of the public right-of way on Azusa Ave between 5th St. And Santa Fe Ave, and Foothill Blvd between San Gabriel Ave and Alameda Ave for Cruising Back 2 Route 66 Car Show and activities;
2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Special Event Permit Agreement with the Louie Gomez of Cruising Back 2 Route 66, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City; and
3) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit with the Co-sponsorship by the City, and waiving of associated event costs.
Total Cost: N/A Is the Cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D-5 Staff Report - Curising Back 2 Route 66 Car Show and Toy Drive 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 JUNE 17, 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 June 17, 2024
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED JULY 11, 2024 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-C46 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 7.11.24-8.14.24
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 Staff Report - Council HR Action Items
4. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO T-SQ2, INC. TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE PROMENADE AT CITRUS (890 THE PROMENADE).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive the purchasing procedures as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-539; and Approve Professional Services Agreement with Studio T-SQ2, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $184,034; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, in substantial form, subject to minor modifications acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $184,034 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 4680000625-4699/62519A-4699
E-4 Staff Report - PSA - Studio T-SQ2, Inc.
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-C47: 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 Staff Report - Extending Emergency Proclamation Homelessness
6. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GLOBAL URBAN STRATEGIES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL GRANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Global Urban Strategies, Inc. extending the term of the Agreement for one year through June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $8,000 per month or $96,000 annually; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Amendment, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $96,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: CM Account #10-10-110-000-6399; AL&W Account #31-40-711-903-6399 E-6 Staff Report - 2nd Amendment to Grant Services Agreement
7. CITY TREASURER?S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF MAY 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of May 2024.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-7 Staff Report - City Treasurers Report May 2024
8. REQUEST TO INCREASE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR BEST, BEST & KRIEGER, LLC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve an increase to the Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Blanket Purchase Order No. 039308 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to a not-to-exceed amount of $43,350.
Total Cost: $18,450 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: 10-20-310-000
E-8 Staff Report - Increase Blanket PO Best, Best & Krieger, LLC
9. REQUEST TO INCREASE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR ENTERPRISE FM TRUST.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve an increase to the Enterprise FM Trust Blanket Purchase Order No. 039328 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to a not-to-exceed amount of $106,300.
Total Cost: $8,300 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: 10-20-310-000
E-9 Staff Report - Increase Blanket PO Enterprise FM Trust
10. REQUEST TO INCREASE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve an increase to the Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc Blanket Purchase Order No. 039342 for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to a not-to-exceed amount of $312,708.
Total Cost: $8,760 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: 10-20-310-333
E-10 Staff Report - Increase Blanket PO Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc
11. REQUEST TO INCREASE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve an increase to the Los Angeles County of Animal Care & Control Blanket Purchase Order for Fiscal Year 2023/24 to a not-to-exceed amount of $312,500.
Total Cost: $42,500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: 10-20-310-333
E-11 Staff Report - Increase Blanket PO Los Angeles County of Animal Care & Control
12. APPROVAL TO ENTER A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ? DIVERSION PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the partnership agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development and Volunteers of America in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-12 Staff Report - LA County Youth Diversion Program
13. APPROVAL OF CITY-COUNTY MUNICIPAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Professional Service Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control for a five-year agreement (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029) for an estimated amount of $435,333.00 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; Approve a budget amendment authorizing an additional allocation of $154,333.00 to the shortfall between the current adopted budget for animal care and control for the FY2024-25, $281,000.00, to the estimated amount of $435,333.00; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $435,333 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Partially $281,000 Fund/Account No: 10-20-333-000-6410
E-13 Staff Report - City-County Agreement for Animal Care and Control
14. APPROVE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BAKERS MAN PRODUCTIONS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Bakers Man Productions for On Call Video Production/Graphic Design/Printing/AV Services; and Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $60,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 10-25-410-various/10-25-543-various
E-14 Staff Report - PSA for Baker’s Man
15. APPROVE MEASURE A ANNUAL ALLOCATION GRANT AGREEMENT.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-15 Staff Report - Measure A Annual Allocation Agreement
16. APPROVE MODIFICATION TO MSRC GRANT FROM THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the AB2766/MSRC Local Government Partnership Program Modification to Contract.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-16 Staff Report - MSRC Modification to Contract
17. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SGVCOG) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY REGIONAL EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the City Manager to sign a Letter of Agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for the City of Azusa’s participation in the San Gabriel Valley Regional Food Recovery Program (“Program”).
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-17 Staff Report - Letter of Agreement OWR-2 Grant
18. REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN AZUSA JV BORROWER, LLC AND THE CITY OF AZUSA. This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 ? Existing Facilities of the CEQA Guidelines RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Agreement for Completion of Public Improvements between Azusa JV Borrower, LLC and the City of Azusa.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-18 Staff Report - SR - Bond Agreement
19. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 819 N CITRUS AVE. This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 ? Infill Development Projects of the CEQA Guidelines RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Accept Irrevocable Offer of Dedication and approve a Resolution No. 2024-C48 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF LAND LOCATED AT 819 N CITRUS AVE”.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-19 Staff Report - DEDICATION 819 N Citrus Ave
20. APPROVE TRACT MAP NO. 82805 LOCATED AT 300 W FOOTHILL BLVD. This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 ? Infill Development Projects of the CEQA Guidelines RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That this project complies with the General Plan and is consistent with the approved tentative map and any amendments thereto; That the City Council approves the subject maps and accepts the Offers of dedication shown on said maps; Approve Final Tract Map No. 82805; and Authorize the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificates, which embodies the approval of said map and acceptance of any grants, easements and dedications.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E-20 Staff Report - Tract Map 82805 300 W. Foothill Blvd
21. AUTHORIZE THE USE OF METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MEASURE R, TRANSPORATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 (TDA 3), AND SEWER FUNDS TO SUPPLEMENT THE GAS TAX FUND.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the use of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Measure R Funds in the amount of $400,000, the use of the Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) Funds in the amount of $100,600, and the use of the Sewer Funds to supplement the increased operational costs in the Public Works Department’s Gas Tax Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Total Cost: $500,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Measure R Fund 03-55-661-000 & Sewer Fund 34-55-665-000 E-21 Staff Report - FY 23-24 Measure R MTA Fund
22. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND TRANSTECH ENGINEERS INC., TO PROVIDE CONTRACT BUILDING PLAN REVIEW, BUILDING OFFICIAL, AND INSPECTION SERVICES.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the execution of a new Professional Services Agreement between the City of Azusa and Transtech Engineers Inc. to provide contract plan review support for three years in the aggregate amount of $2,295,000 or $765,000 annually; Authorize the City Manager to execute the PSA, subject to any non-substantive revisions approved by the City Attorney, and perform any other obligations of the City under the PSA; and On behalf of the City, authorize the City Manager to execute a Not to Exceed (“NTE”) amount of $765,000.00 Annual Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Inc.
Total Cost: $2,295,000.00 ($765,000.00) Is the cost of this item budgeted? Partially. The approved budget for FY 2024-25 includes $350,000 allocated under account 1035620000-6435 and $415,000 under account 1035620000-6399. Additionally, we will request further funding for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27 through the bi-annual budget approval process.
Fund/Account No: $1,050,000.00 - 1035620000-6435 and; $1,245,000.00 - 1035620000-6399 E-22 Staff Report - Contract Award - Transtech
23. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND THE AZUSA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approval of amended and restated Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Azusa and the Azusa Police Officers Association; and Authorize Staff to make non-substantive edits to the MOU as needed until fully executed.
Total Cost: $1,367,425 (over four years) Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: General Fund/10-20-310-000 Personnel
E-23 Staff Report - Restated MOU for Azusa Police Officers Association (APOA) F.
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. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED JULY 11, 2024 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2024.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-R11 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
F-1 Warrant Successor 7.11.24-8.14.24
G.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting will be adjourned in memory of Maria Olga Martinez, Longtime Azusa Resident.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
September 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - Cancelled August 19, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the meeting when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting.
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 August 15, 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