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, MAY 5, 2025
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
06:30 P.M.
1. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8 Property Address: 340 West 5th Street; APN: 8616-017-900 City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
Property Negotiator: Arturo Ortega, Superintendent, Azusa Unified School District Under Discussion: Price and Terms of Payment for Lease
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95 Case Name: David Aguilar Claim Nos: 22025540, 4A22090LHYY0001, and 4A22097T8G20001 7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REGULAR MEETING
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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.
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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 Varinia Jordan, Iglesia Cristiana Ebenezer
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 2025 as Older American Month in the City of Azusa.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 4-10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Azusa.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 4-10, 2025 as Municipal Clerks Week in the City of Azusa.
4. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 18-24, 2025 as Public Works Week in the City of Azusa.
5. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 2025 as Building and Safety Month in the City of Azusa.
6. Presentation of a Proclamation proclaiming May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Azusa.
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. San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority Update
2. City Manager Communications.
3. Councilmember Announcements.
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), CHAPTER 14 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS), AND CHAPTER 34 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ("AMC") RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, DESIGNATED NUISANCES, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND THE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS CONTAINED IN CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE 17920.3 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and close public hearing; and 2) Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02: an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Azusa, California, amending Chapter 1 (General Provisions), Chapter 14 (Buildings and Building Regulations), and Chapter 34 (Health and Sanitation) of the Azusa Municipal Code ("AMC") relating to administrative citations, administrative hearings, designated nuisances, and adopting by reference the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, the 1997 Uniform Housing Code, and the standards and definitions contained in California Health and Safety Code 17920.3; and 3) Determine that the adoption of this Resolution does not qualify as a "project" as defined in California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA"). Section 15378.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.1 - Staff Report - CI Code Amendments Second Reading PH
2. DISCUSSION REGARDING 2025 SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE AND CANCELLATION OF THE MAY 19, 2025 REGULAR MEETING RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Discuss and provide direction to Staff regarding the 2025 summer meeting schedule; and 2) Approve the cancellation of the May 19, 2025 City Council meeting.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
Staff Report - 2025 Meeting Schedule and Cancellation of May 19 Meeting
3. DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION ON CITY OF AZUSA MEMBERSHIP IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Discuss the City's membership with the SGVCOG and provide direction to staff.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
D.3 - Staff Report - Discussion SGVCOG membership
4. APPROVAL OF FIRST CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE FOR CONTINUED OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the first amendment to the contract with L.A. CADA for continued outreach and case management services within the City of Azusa for an additional 2-year term, subject to language modifications acceptable to the City Attorney; and 2) Direct staff to continue to seek grant funding to support homeless programs; and 3) Allocate $222,480 for FY 2025-26 and $229,154 for FY 2026-27 from the General Fund, while final funding sources are identified.
Total Cost: $451,634 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: N/A
D.4 - Staff Report - LA CADA homeless outreach contract amendment 5-5-2025 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 MARCH 3, 2025
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 March 3, 2025
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED APRIL 17, 2025 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C25 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 - City Warrant Register 04.17.25-04.30.25
3. HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the following personnel action requests in accordance with the City of Azusa Rules of the Civil Service System, Azusa Municipal Code, and/or applicable Memorandum of Understanding(s); and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C26 granting the City Manager temporary authority to make new hire appointments (including promotions) during the periods of May 1, 2025 through May 31, 2025 and June 16, 2025 through September 14, 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
E.3 - HR Action Items 05.05.25
4. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SETTING THE NUMBER OF TRANSITIONAL FIREWORKS SALES PERMITS FOR 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-27 setting the number of transitional fireworks sales permits available for 2025 at three (3).
Total Cost: $0 Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
E.4 - Staff Report - Transitional Fireworks Sales Permits for 2025
5. APPROVAL OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STUDIO T-SQ., INC. FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE PROMENADE AT CITRUS PROJECT (890 THE PROMENADE) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Studio T-SQ., Inc. to revise the scope and schedule of services under 'Phase 1' of project development, and increase the compensation amount by $36,964; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment, in substantial form, subject to minor modifications acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $36,964 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 4680000625-7140/62519A-7140
E.5 - Staff Report - Studio T-SQ., Inc. - First Amendment
6. REQUEST TO APPROVE ANNUAL RENEWAL INCREASE FOR EXISTING 3-YEAR MICROSFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT (EA) INVOICED BY DELL INC RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the annual renewal increase on the existing 3-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) from $176,122.74 to $189,821.94 annually; and 2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve remaining renewals of existing 3-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (EA) for licensing and software assurance in the amount of $189,821.94 annually.
Total Cost: $13,699.20 Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 48-49-930-000-6504 ($6,849.60) & 48-49-942-000-6504 ($6,849.60) E.6 - Staff Report - Microsoft EA Renewal Annual Increase
7. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND MARISPOSA LANDSCAPE INC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the Second Amendment to the Maintenance Services Agreement between the City of Azusa and Mariposa Landscapes Inc. for landscape and irrigation maintenance services; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Amendment, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $573,355 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Parks General Fund (10-55-420-000-6493)/ Rosedale Park Maintenance Fund (37-55-420-000-6493) E.7 - Staff Report - Second Amendment to Marisposa Landscaping Agreement
8. PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED WITH CONTRACT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED BY CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive and file the list of purchase orders.
Total Cost: $ 332,963.88 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Various Accounts
E.8 - Staff Report - CM Signed Contracts May 2025
F.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
May 19, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting June 2, 2025, 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 May 1, 2025 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