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 15, 2025
07:30 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 ? ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 54956.9(d)(2). 1 Potential Case This item relates to letters sent to the City dated December 2 and 9 from West Coast Arborists, Inc (WCA) regarding the City?s tree services contract award.
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: APEA (Azusa Police Executive Association) and Unrepresented Employees. 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 Adrian Greer, Foothill Community Church
5. Closed Session Report by the City Attorney
CEREMONIAL
1. Recognition of outgoing Mayor, Robert Gonzales.
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.
2. Councilmember Announcements.
D.
SCHEDULED ITEMS
1. SELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO-TEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the selection of Mayor for a one-year term, through January 2027; and 2) Approve the selection of Mayor Pro-Tem for a one-year term, through January 2027. Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account Number: N/A
D.1 - Staff Report - Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem Selection
2. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECTS AND BUDGET FOR THE NEW CDBG PROGRAM YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 AND FINDING THAT SUCH DECLARATION IS NOT A PROJECT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Open the public hearing, receive testimony and presentation of the proposed projects, and adopt Resolution No. 2025-C57 the 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and finding that such declaration is not a project subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act; and, 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute all contracts and Agreements, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) and CDBG Program subrecipients. Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account Number: N/A
D.2 - Staff Report - Public Hearing 2026-2027 CDBG Funding
3. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (?AMC?) RELATING TO PARKING CITATIONS RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Waive further reading, read by title only and introduce an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE (“AMC”) RELATING TO PARKING CITATIONS Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account Number: N/A
D.3 - Staff Report - Parking Citation Code Amendment
4. CONSIDERATION OF TERMINATING A SERVICE CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Authorize staff to provide Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control with notice of termination as required under the County agreement; and 2) Direct staff to commence negotiations with Inland Valley Humane Society for Animal Care and Control Services Commencing July 1, 2026; and 3) Return to Council with an update no later than March 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account Number: N/A
D.4 - Staff Report - Discontinuance of Animal Control Services 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. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING DATED OCTOBER 20, 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 - October 20, 2025 - Regular Meeting
2. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-C58 AUTHORIZING PAYMENTS OF WARRANTS BY THE CITY DATED NOVEMBER 26, 2025 THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C58 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 11.26.25-12.10.25
3. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES PERSONNEL RELATED ACTION ITEMS REQUESTS 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) Approve Side Letter of Agreement between the City and Civilan Association of Police Personnel to add a Wellness Program.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.3 - Staff Report - HR Action Items
4. CITY TREASURER?S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of August 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.4 - Staff Report - City Treasurers Report, August 2025
5. CITY TREASURER?S STATEMENT OF CASH AND INVESTMENT BALANCES FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the City Treasurer’s Report for the month of September 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.5 - Staff Report - City Treasurers Report, September 2025
6. CONSIDERATION OF 2026 CITY OF AZUSA CO-SPONSORSHIPS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the City of Azusa co-sponsorship request deadline of October 31st of each year, so that staff may prepare the slate of potential co-sponsorships in December, for the following year; and 2) Approve the proposed co-sponsorships for 2026.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.6 - Staff Report - 2026 City of Azusa Co-Sponsorships
7. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE ARTS, CULTURAL AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C59 appointing Alesandra Lopez to the Arts, Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission for a partial term ending 9/30/2026; and 2) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-C60 appointing Monica Jones to the Arts, Cultural & Historic Preservation Commission for a partial term ending 9/30/2029.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.7 - Staff Report - City Commission Appointments
8. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83660 LOCATED AT 326 N. AZUSA 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. 83660; 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.8 - Staff Report - Final Tract Map No. 83660, 326 N. Azusa Ave
9. REQUEST TO CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A FOOTHILL TRANSIT BUS STOP ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (BSEP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 TO FUND BUS STOP IMPROVEMENTS AT THE ROUTE 66 TRIBUTE CORNER LOCATED AT FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND ALAMEDA AVENUE RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Consider and approve acceptance of the Bus Stop Enhancement Grant from Foothill Transit; and 2) Determine that the acceptance of the BSEP Grant does not constitute a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. (Section 15378); and 3) Authorize staff to execute the Grant Agreement in the Not to Exceed amount of $40,000.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.9 - Staff Report - BSEP Grant Acceptance
10. ACCEPT COMPLETION OF THE CANYON CITY DOG PARK LOCATED AT 400 W. CRESCENT DRIVE; BOUNDED BY ORANGE AVENUE AND ANGELENO AVENUE This action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 Class 1 (c) - Rehabilitation of Existing Streets and Highways. Staff has filed a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Accept the project improvements; and
2) Approve an increase to the contract purchase order by $161,099.67 with Measure A Funding; and 3) Approve a decrease to the contract purchase order by $241,081.34 in General Funds by; and 4) Authorize Staff to file a Notice of Completion for the Canyon City Dog Park Project.
Total Construction Cost: $2,225,436.33 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No:
General Fund (10-80-000-420-7120/42023A) - $1,171,336.66 Measure A (53-80-000-420-7125/42026A) - $561,099.67
Measure M (04-80-000-000-7120/42025C) - $223,000.00
Measure W (20-80-000-665-7120/42025A) - $155,000.00
Sewer (34-80-000-665-7120/42025B) - $115,000.00
E.10 - Staff Report - NOC, Canyon City Dog Park
11. CONSIDER APPROVING AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FROM STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR CUSTOMER PREMISE EQUIPMENT (CPE) FIXED ALLOTMENT FUNDING RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Authorize and accept funding in the amount of $490,000 for Call Processing Equipment within the Azusa Police Department Dispatch Center; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement acceptable to the City Attorney.
Total Cost: $490,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 28-20-310-115-4540/6625
E.11 - Staff Report - Acceptance of Increased CPE Funding
12. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE A ONE YEAR EXTENDED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH AT&T FOR AZUSA POLICE DEPARTMENT DISPATCH 9-1-1 PHONE LINES RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve waiving the purchasing procedures in accordance with Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-517(a)(13) Solicitation and Bidding Exceptions for utility service payments, utility connection and/or installation charges; and 2) Authorize funding in the amount of $27,403.04 to purchase an extended maintenance contract through AT&T for the Dispatch Center 9-1-1 Vesta phone system.
Total Cost: $27,403.04 (Fully reimbursed by CalOES) Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 28-320-310-119-4540/6625
E.12 - Staff Report - Police Dispatch Extended Maintenance Agreement
13. CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve acceptance of the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Member City Grant Program grant; and 2) Authorize staff to execute the Grant Agreement.
Total Cost: $50,000 Is the cost of this item budgeted? No Fund/Account No: N/A
E.13 - Staff Report - SGVMWD Grant Acceptance
14. FINDING OF PUBLIC BENEFIT AND APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION AND FUND DISBURSEMENT TO THE AZUSA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL PROGRAM RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve $500 of Special Assistance funds to the Azusa High School Girls' Flag Football Program for program expenses; and 2) Make a finding that the community at large will receive a public benefit from the expenditure of funds for the recommended items.
Total Cost: $500 Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: 50-08-000-141-2718
E.14 - Staff Report - Finding of Public Benefit - AHS Flag Football Team
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PURCHASE ORDER FOR BOT HOSTING FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PROCESSING WITH GRAYLOPEZ STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS, LLC RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1) Approve the issuance of a Professional Services Agreement in perpetuity with GrayLopez Strategic Solutions, LLC, in a not-to-exceed amount of $38,000 per year; and 2) Waive the competitive bidding process as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section. 2- 517(a)(22) - Specialized Computer Software and Hardware; and 3) Authorize the City Manager to approve renewals of the Professional Services Agreement and additional work outside the defined scope of services, provided the total annual cost does not exceed the City Manager's signing authority of $50,000 and the cost of the work is budgeted; and 4) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreements, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
Total Cost: $38,000 per year Is the cost of this item budgeted? Yes Fund/Account No: General Fund - 10-45-810-000-6504
E.15 - Staff Report - AP BOT PSA GrayLopez
16. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRACTICE FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE HISTORIC SANTA FE DEPOT LOCATED AT 130 E. SANTA FE AVENUE (APN 8608-025-801) AND PROJECT UPDATE E.16 - Staff Report - Practice - Amendment 4
17. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT ENDING JUNE 30, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive, review, and file the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Fourth Quarter Financial Report, ending June 30, 2025.
Total Cost: N/A Is the cost of this item budgeted? N/A Fund/Account No: N/A
E.17 - Staff Report - Quarterly Financial Report - Q4 FY 2024-25 F.
ADJOURNMENT
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
January 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Closed Session, 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting February 2, 2026, 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 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