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 18, 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. 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54957.6. City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager and Talika M. Johnson, Director of Administrative Services Organization: IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ? Local 18), APMA (Azusa Police Management Association), and APEA (Azusa Police Executive Association)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ? EXISTING LITIGATION WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.95(d)(1).
Case Name: Charles Wilkins
Claim Nos: 4021026A6420001 and 4A22020VV6G0001
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.8. City Negotiator: Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager Property Address: 201 N Vernon Avenue; APN: 8615-018-901 Negotiating Parties: Azusa Unified School District
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms for Payment
7:30 P.M. - REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF THE UTILITY BOARD Notice of Special Utility Board Meeting - August 18, 2025
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.
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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 Felix Garcia, Centro Esperanza
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
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.
3. City Clerk: Request to set a time and date to hold interviews with Board and Commission applicants.
4. Councilmember Announcements.
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE NEXUS STUDY AND FEE APPROVAL RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive the proposed Development Impact Fee Nexus Study from Willdan Financial Services; and 2) Open the consolidated Public Hearings for the adoption of the Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and the DIF, receive public comments, close the Public Hearing; and 3) Approve and adopt Resolution No. 2025-37, regarding Development Impact Fee Nexus Study and DIF, to be effective 60 days after adoption.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
D.1 - Staff Report - Development Impact Fee Adoption
2. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE & ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Designate a Voting Delegate and an Alternate for the League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting, scheduled for Friday, October 10, 2025; and 2) Authorize the City Council's Voting Delegate to vote in a manner that most adequately reflects the best interests of the City, on any potential resolution(s) not yet submitted for consideration during the League of California Cities' General Assembly Meeting.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.2 - Staff Report - LCC Voting Delegate & Alternate
3. DISCUSSION ITEM - REVIEW AND FUTURE DIRECTION REGARDING THE CITY’S FIREWORKS POLICY AND THE SALE OF "SAFE AND SANE" FIREWORKS IN AZUSA RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Discuss and provide direction on the future of the City's fireworks policy.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
D.3 - Staff Report - Discussion of Fireworks Policy and Legal Firework Sales 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 APRIL 21, 2025 AND SPECIAL MEETING DATED MAY 27, 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, April 21, 2025, Regular Meeting
E.1 - Minutes, May 27, 2025, Special Meeting
2. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED JULY 17, 2025 THROUGH AUGUST 13, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C38 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 07.17.25-08.13.25
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).
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
E.3 - HR Council Action Items 08.18.25
4. CITY TREASURER’S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer's Report for the month of April 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.4 - Staff Report - City Treasurer’s Report, April 2025
5. APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 84241 LOCATED AT 137 N. BARBARA AVENUE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) That this project complies with the General Plan and is consistent with the approved tentative map and any amendments thereto; and 2) That the City Council approves the subject maps and accepts the Offers of Dedication shown on said maps; and 3) Approve Final Tract Map No. 84241; and
4) 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.5 - Staff Report - Final Tract Map No. 84241, 137 N. Barbara Ave
6. CONSIDERATION OF AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE ("NATIONAL CORE") FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SEVERAL VACANT PARCELS LOCATED AT N. ROCKVALE AVE AND E. 6TH STREET COMPRISING THE ATLANTIS GARDEN SITE, AND DETERMINATION THAT THE ACTION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT This action does not constitute a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, as the activity involves entering into an agreement for exclusive negotiations on a prospective project, but does not create a commitment to a specific project (Public Resources § 21065; Guidelines § 15378). Future development of the project site would require review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement ("ENA") with National Core, which allows for a period of exclusive negotiations between the City and National Core; and 2) Authorize the City Manager, on behalf of the City to execute the ENA in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, including any additional non-substantive changes; and 3) Determine that the adoption of this action 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
E.6 - Staff Report - Exclusive Negotiating Agreement, Atlantis Gardens
7. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A CAT 420 BACKHOE LOADER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) In accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Sec. 2-521. - Cooperative, piggyback and multiple awarded bid purchasing with other agencies, approve the purchase of a CAT 420 Backhoe Loader and attachments in the amount not to exceed $111,718.81 from QUINN; and 2) Waive the disposition of surplus property as required in Azusa Municipal Code Sec. 46-87. - Property turned over to city purchasing agent and authorize Staff to trade-in its CASE 590 backhoe loader to QUINN at a value of $65,000 to offset the cost of the CAT 420 Backhoe Loader; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with QUINN Equipment Company for the purchase of the CAT 420 Backhoe Loader and proposed attachments.
Total Cost: ?$111,718.81??? Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: Sewer Fund (acct # 34-55-655-000-7135) E.7 - Staff Report - CAT Backhoe Loader Equipment Purchase
8. APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND SHADE STRUCTURE AT RANCHO PARK, 1357 MACNEIL DRIVE BY INNOVATIVE PLAYGROUNDS COMPANY RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) In accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Sec. 2-521. - Cooperative, piggyback and multiple awarded bid purchasing with other agencies, approve the purchase and installation of new playground equipment from the Innovative Playgrounds Company in an amount of $295,865.99, plus a contingency of the remaining available project budget of $24,134.01 for potential change orders, for a total not-to-exceed $320,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Construction Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: ?$295,865.99?? Is the Cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: QUIMBY Fund (acct # 19-80-000-666-7120/66626C-7120) and Rosedale Community Facility District Park Maintenance Fund (acct # 37-80-000-000-7120/66626D-7120) E.8 - Staff Report - Rancho Park Playground Replacement
9. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ELEVATED GEOMATICS INC. FOR THE TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY, DIGITAL BASE MODEL, AND JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION FOR GLADSTONE STREET FROM WESTERLY TO EASTERLY CITY LIMITS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve an agreement for a total not-to-exceed amount of $76,000, to Elevated Geomatics Inc; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost (Preliminary Engineering): $76,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No.: SB1-Road Maintenance & Rehabilitation Account Funds (Acct. 05-80-000-661-7120/66126A-7120) E.9 - Staff Report - PSA Topographic Survey, Elevated Geomatics Inc
10. APPROVAL OF INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY AND GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CASSO & SPARKS, LLP RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Ratify approval of the City Manager to enter into a legal services agreement with Casso & Sparks, LLP to provide general and special legal services for the period of August 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025; and 2) Ratify the appointment of James M. Casso as Interim City Attorney; and 3) Approve issuance of a Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $108,000 for Casso & Sparks, LLP to cover the monthly retainer for general legal services; and 4) Approve issuance of a Blanket Purchase Order in the amount of $42,000 for Casso & Sparks, LLP to cover special legal services outside the scope of the general retainer.
Total Cost: $150,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: General Fund/10-09-000-000-6301 and Various Departments-6301 E.10 - Staff Report - Interim Attorney Services
11. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AZUSA AND MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE THIRD PARTY ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED AZUSA GREENS PROJECT AT 919 W. SIERRA MADRE AVE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City and Michael Baker International to include the additional scope of work described above, for an amount not to exceed $13,060 (Task A and Contingency), increasing the total PSA amount accordingly; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to prepare and execute the 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.11 - Staff Report - PSA Amendment Report - Michael Baker Int for Azusa Greens
12. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO LOENGREEN, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH TENANT IMPROVEMENTS OF LA METRO SYSTEM SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICES AT 890 THE PROMENADE (PROMENADE AT CITRUS PROJECT CIP NO. 62519A) This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (a) - Interior or Exterior Alterations. Before the contract is awarded, staff will file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Award a contract (CIP Project #62519A) to Loengreen, Inc., for construction services in the amount of $1,560,700, and authorize staff to increase the contract amount up to 10% ($156,070) for contingencies as needed. The total not-to-exceed contract amount shall be $1,716,770; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantial revisions in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $1,716,770 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: #46-80-000-625-7140/62519A-7140
E.12 - Staff Report - Award of Contract 890 Promenade Construction Svs. 8.18.25_Final
13. AWARD A CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A REPLACEMENT BOILER FOR THE AZUSA POLICE STATION LOCATED AT 725 NORTH ALAMEDA AVENUE This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15301 Class 1 (d) Restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated or damaged structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment to meet. Staff has filed a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) In accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Sec. 2-521. - Cooperative, piggyback and multiple awarded bid purchasing with other agencies, approve an Agreement with EMCOR for the installation of a new boiler for the Police Station for a not-to-exceed total of $296,930 plus a 10% contingency of $29,693, totally $326,623; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City; and 3) Authorize Staff to use up to $320,123 of the General Fund Capital & Infrastructure Replacement Reserve to fund this unanticipated boiler replacement.
Is this Item Budgeted: No Total Cost: $326,623
Fund/Account No: $6,500 Public Benefit Fund 24 (24-40-739-082-6625/MMUNIB-6625), $320,123 General Fund Capital and Infrastructure Replacement Reserve Fund (Account #46-20-310-000-7140) E.13 - Staff Report - Police Department Boiler Replacement
14. PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED WITH CONTRACT AGREEMENTS EXECUTED BY CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Receive and file the list of purchase orders.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A
Fund/Account No: N/A
E.14 - Staff Report - CM Signed Contracts August 2025
F.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTIONS 88.24.005 (ALLOWED USES IN DISTRICTS), 88.28.030 (SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS), 88.30.070 (TRASH ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS), (DRIVEWAYS AND SITE ACCESS), AND SECTION 88.70.020 (DEFINITIONS OF SPECIALIZED TERMS AND PHRASES). ADDITIONALLY, AN AMENDMENT TO THE TOD SPECIFIC PLAN TO EXPAND THE STANDARD OPERATING HOURS IN THE DOWNTOWN AND DOWNTOWN EXPANSION DISTRICTS. LASTLY, TO DETERMINE THAT THE AMENDMENTS ARE STATUTORILY EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2025-05 of the City of Azusa City Council amending the following Azusa Municipal Code Sections: 88.24.005 Allowed Uses in Districts, 88.28.030 Special Purpose Zone Land Uses and Permit Requirements, 88.30.070 Trash Enclosure Requirements, 88.36.100 Driveways and Site Access, and 88.70.020 Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases; amend the TOD Specific Plan to expand standard operating hours in the Downtown and Downtown Expansion Districts; 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
F.1 - Second Reading Staff Report - 2025 Code Clean Up Plus TOD Ordinance 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.
1. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF WARRANTS BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY DATED MAY 29, 2025 THROUGH JULY 21, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-R09 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: Fund 87 Successor Agency
G.1 - SA Warrant Register 07.17.25-08.13.25
H.
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE THE SPECIAL MEETING OF UTILITY BOARD I.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) - During this portion of the Utility Board meeting, members of the public may only address the Utility Board concerning any item that has been described in the notice for the Special Meeting.
J.
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. APPROVAL OF THE NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR UNDERGROUND LINE EXTENSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN AND SPECIFICATION LD2023-4 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Find that Perry C. Thomas Construction has completed the underground line extension with plans and specifications for Project LD2023-4; and 2) Approve the Notice of Completion and authorize the Mayor to execute the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to submit the Notice of Completion for recordation to the Office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, within ten days of the Utility Board approval, as required by Section 3093 of the California Civil Code.
J.1 - Staff Report - Notice of Completion LD2023-4
K.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
September 15, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting October 6, 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 August 14, 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